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What is Tencia? Tencia is an integrated business solution built using a multi-layered design utilising web services offering a new level of business connectivity and agility The word Tencia combines two romanised Mandarin words, Tian - which means sky and Xia - which means under. Arrow has transliterated this to mean Everything under the Sun.

Multi-layered design User Interface layer Is the presentation layer that the user interacts with. It can be a computer via WinForms or other portable device such as a PDA or WAP phone. Data centric layer performs basic validation and comprises of the components that help to access the database. Business logic layer Comprised of the components or algorithms that help to access the database and handle information exchanged between the database and the user interface. Database Rules and Database Cluster These two components are the brains of the application where data manipulation and extraction occur. User centric layer Performs basic business rule validations, such as entry verification, find and display functions. Web services layer Web services related code sits in this layer and allows data to be exposed to selected authorised third parties.

What does Tencia deliver? Boundless business capabilities with one integrated financial solution: A comprehensive set of accounting features Real time data anywhere and at anytime Remote user access Flexible and comprehensive reporting Web services for better connectivity Highly customisable workspace that integrates seamlessly with Microsoft Office programs Sophisticated security features

User interface

Favorites & Quick Links Information panel Status bar & login entry information Standard menu Main application window

Tencia user settings and preferences Tencia has: Standard and Dynamic menu components Intuitive and logically structured menus A user defined workspace aligned to suit your job role Dynamic menu Standard menu

Tencia, gives you easy access to applications such as Microsoft Excel via a Quick Links menu

Customise inquiry screen colours to suit your needs

Security features

Security model Tencia has a comprehensive layered security model: Security can be applied down to a field level Code level permissions can be set Role classifications can be set up to restrict access to sensitive data

Access & edit role information Customise Tencia to suit different job roles that exist in your organisation

Select the relevant security level for each user Tencia gives you control over permissions to sensitive data

Rich functionality

Contact information & addresses can be maintained using these tabs Images can be stored in the image panel

Find stock information quickly using the look up panels and filter functions Create and save your own filters

View transactions and drill down for more detail Select the columns you would like to see displayed

Core system Cashbook Debtors Creditors General Ledger Foreign currency Stock Sales Orders Purchase Orders Multistock Location Serial/batch/roll tracking Security Multi-company Advanced Sales Analysis Tencia application Specialist modules Job costing Bill of Materials Fixed Assets Payroll Tencia Connect

Reporting

Reports are stored in a reporting inbox Simply select and click on the report you wish to view

Click on the links in the table of contents to navigate to a selected area of the report Various options for viewing your reports exist

For more information contact or your authorised Arrow business partner