International Capabilities
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Read it Now Aptify provides a rich feature set out-of-the-box that
enables an organization to manage worldwide operations in a seamless manner,
while at the same time respecting the unique characteristics of local cultures
and business practices. Aptify's international functionality spans several key
categories, including multiple language, multiple currency, international
address formatting and sales/use/value-added tax support. In each instance of
the feature set, Aptify has designed the product to not only support companies
operating in various regions of the world, but also to support organizations
that are operating in many regions of the world simultaneously. The latter
scenario proves far more challenging organizationally and in most software
applications.
Multi-Language Support
Aptify's software is built to enable any number of languages
to be used simultaneously within a given software installation based on the
needs of each individual user.
- Unlimited
number of languages can be in place for a single installation of the product
- Flexible
meta-data definition of words and phrases to enable easy translation into any
language
- Each user
may have their preferred language selected while on the same software
installation/image as all other users. For example, Spanish-speaking users
could run the exact same software installation/image on their computers as
English-speaking users in parallel.
- Culture-specific
spelling, word and phrase variations are supported. For example, within
English, American English and UK English spell many words differently, Aptify
can support a single language having a common base, but varying only in those
areas where there needs to be branching.
Multi-Currency Support
Aptify has deep expertise in multi-currency transaction
management. Aptify multi-currency support is not new, we have refined it for
nearly a decade. The following list highlights some of the key capabilities in
this area:
- Unlimited
number of currencies for each entity
- Each
entity/business unit can operate in any number of currencies
- Different
entities/business units can have distinct functional currencies
- Automate
spot-rate conversions using Aptify and web services to connect with financial
services of your choice
- Dynamic
and set-rate pricing in any number of currencies for each product
- Ability
to order in one currency and make payment against the same order in any number
of other currencies
- Integrated
accounting to ensure controls and seamless flow of information to the GL
package
Sales/Use/Value-Added Tax Support
Aptify has a very flexible tax management architecture in
order to support a wide variety of taxation schemes in different jurisdictions.
Some of the capabilities include:
- Unlimited
number of tax jurisdictions, rates and applicable rules
- Products/Services
can qualify, conditionally for taxation for each rate/jurisdiction based on
distinct rules
- Tax-inclusive
pricing supported
- VAT
functionality to factor in 3+ input criteria to determine tax authority, rate
and applicability.
- Support
for "tax-on-tax", for example Canadian QST
- Variable
tax rates based on product or service type
- Integrated
accounting to ensure controls and seamless flow of information to the GL
package
International Address Support
Mailing addresses around the world vary greatly in format. Aptify's
standard functionality recognizes published standards from worldwide postal
authorities to ensure preview and printing of addresses system-wide comply with
each country's requirements.