New version of Perception Analyzer
Portland, Ore.-based MSInteractive (formerly Columbia Information Systems) has released an update to its Perception Analyzer software. The new 6.2 software includes several features and enhancements to the system, including ease of use features that automate and simplify the data collection and troubleshooting processes. In addition, the new software integrates PowerPoint 2000, allowing moderators to focus on the Analyzer software, and making presentations easy to use for questioning. Internet capabilities have also been added to the Analyzer software - it is now possible to create Web-based surveys utilizing the same Analyzer questions used for live audiences. The data may be aggregated and viewed in conjunction with dial-collected data or as a stand-alone, Web-only survey.
WinCross, WinQuery updated
The Analytical Group, Inc., Scottsdale, Ariz., has released WinCross 3.0, an updated version of its crosstabulation system. New features and enhancements include: charting; data editing; an "edit selections" feature for easier table selection; a threshold for "other" rows; comments for tables; an increase in the maximum number of rows to 3,000 per table; and support for long-character file names. The company has also released version 2.0 of its WinQuery market research interviewing software. New features include: a Windows-based interviewing/Web module; a never-call list; voice capture; audio playback during the interview; auto-dialing, optional power-dialing and predictive dialing; enhanced long answer lists; wide area network (WAN) support; and integration with WinCross.
SmartViewer from SPSS
SPSS Inc., Chicago, has introduced SmartViewer Web Server 2.0, which enables information workers to publish, store and distribute reports created in SPSS. With SmartViewer Web Server, the same people who create analytical reports in SPSS publish them to a centralized repository without the need for assistance from Web professionals. Information consumers then view these reports using a Web browser. Access to analytical reports via SmartViewer Web Server is controlled by both user authentication and document-level authorization. Users can also interact with the information, controlling how they learn from SPSS by rearranging rows, columns and layers with SPSS’ pivoting technology.
Pulse Train launches Bellview 7
U.K.-based Pulse Train Ltd, has launched its new generation of data collection software for public beta release. Bellview 7 CATI software brings together a number of data collection tools under one centralized management system, and integrates with questionnaire design and data analysis tools. The first release of Bellview 7 includes a new version of Bellview CATI, which incorporates all features of the existing system, but includes more tools for managing sample, quotas, surveys, users and multiple sites.
New Web reporting tool from Maritz
St. Louis-based Maritz Marketing Research Inc. has launched a Web-based reporting tool called eQuest, which will provide users with online access to summarized data and reports from market research studies. It is designed to increase the speed of distribution and accessibility of research findings.
Cardiff upgrades TELEform
Cardiff Software, Inc., San Diego, Calif., has introduced TELEform v7, an upgrade to its information capture and processing application. TELEform automates the processing of paper forms and documents into database and Web-based content management systems. TELEform v7 includes more than 100 new features and enhancements, including improved throughput and performance, a new version of the point-and-click Form Designer, support for color scanners, native XML input and output, as well as support for processing signatures from paper or online forms.