Prescient Software, JRD Inc. and its
predecessor company Prescient Software have been in business
since 1988. Our primary product (and the focus of this web site)
is Mun-Ease, the Municipal Bond Manager
™.
In April, 2008, we released the 2008 version of Mun-Ease. Release
2008 allows users to use use either the SQL Server or BDE (Borland
Database Engine) databases. It is compatible with the the 2000/XP/Vista
line of products and can run in a secure "locked-down"
environment.
Easy & Flexible Transition to SQL Server
We provide a conversion program with the 2008 release that
allows you to move data back and forth between the SQL Server
and BDE (Borland Database Engine) databases. Thus, you do not
need to immediately convert to the SQL Server version. Instead
you can make the transition over time while you become comfortable
with the new version. You can also run the SQL Server version
of Mun-Ease concurrently or independently with the BDE version
of Mun-Ease. Because the BDE version of Mun-Ease requires considerably
less resources than the SQL Server version, you might decide
to run the BDE version on your laptop when you are away from
your office.
About the Development of Mun-Ease
John Dillavou
(the founder and President of Prescient) is the chief architect
of Mun-Ease. He also coordinated the work of others who have
contributed to Mun-Ease.
Many people have helped develop Mun-Ease over the years. With
respect to our 2008 release, Aaron Jensen converted our Crystal
Report specifications from the BDE to SQL Server. He also assisted
with the conversion of our database routines to SQL Server and
developed the Report Samples volume of documentation. Ted Blue
of Blue Star Learning helped in a consulting capacity with the
Internet module and our SQL Server version. Michael Cummings of Brick Software also assisted
with the development of the SQL Server version of Mun-Ease.
Jason Van Norman did much of the
original programming on our SQL Server version and our Internet
Add-On Module. In prior releases, he designed many of our reports
and 8038 tax forms. Dinh Nguyen configured our in-house 2000
and 2003 servers and routers which is used to host part of our
web site. David Liles has made major
contributions to various Windows versions of Mun-Ease. Dave
has developed much of the documentation and has created the
online help.
Cheri Laney-Stetson of Londonberry
Design designed the brochures and feature checklist. Jim Hague
designed our web site.
As of this date (August, 2005), there are approximately 950
installations of Mun-Ease. About 60% of these installations
are state and local governments. The remaining installations
include accounting firms, financial advisors, law firms, and
underwriters.
Prescient Software is located on the Pacific coast in Dana
Point (about half way between L.A. and San
Diego).
