MultiValue Consulting and

                              Technical Support, Inc.

the offices of Wayde and Mecklenberg et al

Searching for a MultiValue / PICK Programmer to put an AccuTerm GUI face on your "green screen" software?  Or a Consultant to help define a PICK Database?  We've been developing MultiValue / PICK Basic applications across various platforms since 1982.  If a PICK programmer, Database Consultant, or PICK software house left you hanging, we can help.  Headquartered near Toledo, with District Offices from Coast to Coast, MvCaTs is the low price leader in MultiValue / PICK software house support.  And with the addition of our Pacific & Britain District Managers, MvCaTs goes International!

Want to "go GUI" without going broke?  And still retain the Legacy Code you have so much invested in?  Did you know that programmers write AccuTerm GUI code in 100% MultiValue Basic, but the screens run in Visual Basic and C?  We can "put an AccuTerm GUI face on an old friend" faster and at less cost than you would think possible.  We can upgrade just one screen, several, or your entire software suite.  So if you have PICK programmers on staff, they won't be left pounding the pavement.

We're not your typical PICK software house ...

We Support Application Software Development on these MultiValue / PICK Systems:  ADDS/NCR, Advanced Revelation (ARev), AP Pro, AT&T, D3 (Raining Data), D3ProPlus, Honeywell, IBM U2, jBASE, mvBASE, mvENTERPRISE, OpenInsight, Prime, R83, R91, Reality/Sequel, Ultimate, UniData, UniVerse, UniVision.  If you are running Caché, Mumps, ONware, or OpenQM, we may be able to support those as well.

"LONE  WOLF"  PACT

Are you relying on a "Lone Wolf" programmer to support your MultiValue / PICK proprietary software?  If so, then you have probably asked this question:  "What happens to us if something happens to you?"  Or perhaps YOU are that PICK programmer, whether full-time or a "contract player", concerned about your position and the company if something happens which would require you to take time off.  We can help "hold your place".

On Broadway, every lead actor or actress has a stand-in, rehearsed, paid, and waiting in the wings because the show must go on.  MvCaTs offers Three Levels of discounted 24/7/365 software maintenance support to provide low-cost peace of mind whenever your programmer wants help with a project or needs scheduled or unscheduled time off.  Click here for Details.

MvCaTs delivers BMW performance at a Volkswagen price.

An MvCaTs Consultant can come to your place of business for the initial Onsite Survey, if desired.  Or we can conduct a Software Preview by secure remote access.  Afterward, we develop and support your PICK / MultiValue application software from our District offices.  See our Rates page for sample quotes.

"Old" PICK Programmers never die; instead, they earn the right to telecommute.  21st Century telecommunications enable you to engage the best and brightest from anywhere in the world, not just a narrow geographic location.  Why draw from the local gene pool when you can have an Einstein?  Why select the winner of a local track meet when you can have an Olympic Gold Medalist instead?

We encourage Clients to have their system vendors install and test all available O.S. patches and updates prior to engaging software support.  Why?  Because the system rather than the software may be the cause of some of your concerns.  If patching the system alleviates the problem, you save unnecessary expense.  If the problem persists, we're ready to help.

Are you still limping along with an outdated PICK system, perhaps even an R83?  That old workhorse deserves to retire.  Perhaps you are not aware that Raining Data took over the PICK brand.  We know of a national Value Added Reseller (VAR) who can most likely migrate your software to a new system WITHOUT the need for a conversion.  In no time at all, you could be running your existing applications on your existing workstations (if you like) on a brand new, ultra fast, very stable Raining Data D3.  Then if a report which used to take an hour to process finishes in only 2 minutes, you could spend the other 58 wishing you had upgraded sooner.  Contact us today for a Free Estimate.

Here are Ten Compelling Reasons to Partner with MvCaTs:

New Clients receive a 10% Discount off the first 100 billable hours.  That's a savings of $1,050.00!  And the initial New Client Consultation is Free.  Contact us today for a Free Estimate based on your description of your software and needs.  For a more specific quote, we would need to run a diagnostic, just as any good certified mechanic would do.  In that case, you may want to request a low-cost Software Preview.

But why telecommute?

Let us answer that with a question.  Do you have a home, a family, kids in school, friends, elderly parents perhaps, religious and community ties and responsibilities?  So do we.  Uprooting every few months (or weeks) to relocate to a new job site is simply no longer feasible or desirable.  Been there, done that.  As Senior PICK Programmers, we've "earned our wings".  Although we may on occasion visit a client site, we mostly travel now via telecommute and leave the running around to others.

As "lone wolves", we had no one to back us up if we wanted or needed to take time off, we could service only one client at a time, and we had no home life to speak of.  As MvCaTs, we are a strong alliance, able to service several clients a day, while enjoying the benefits of home and hearth.

Well, that's nice for us, you say, but what's in it for you, the Client?  How about much lower I.T. costs and the combined expertise of several PICK programmers available around the clock, ready to come online the moment you need us?  In exchange for your willingness to have your PICK software serviced by secure remote access, we offer rates discounted well below what other PICK software houses typically charge.  And when one of us is unavailable, there are several other highly qualified MvCaTs Consultants ready to step in.  So you'll never be left stranded.

When you experience a serious O.S. problem, you call your system manufacturer.  The first thing they do is determine what system and O.S. version you are running.  If they still support it, the next thing they do is determine whether any system patches or updates are available that have not yet been installed.  If none of the above correct your concern, they request a credit card number before proceeding and charge a substantial rate (sometimes as high as $250.00 per hour) to come online via remote access to troubleshoot your case.  They do not work onsite; they telecommute.

We are MultiValue / PICK application software specialists.  We also telecommute.  But we do Not charge a substantial hourly rate to come online via remote access to service your software.  Our discount rates are substantially lower than other software houses.  We could begin supporting your software for as little as $94.50 per hour or less.  We can tailor an agreement to suit both your needs and your budget.

A Picture and a Promise

When you buy something over the internet, you are agreeing to purchase "sight unseen".  Based on a picture and a description of the product, you decide whether the vendor is worthy of your trust.  Basically, you are purchasing a picture and a promise.  You pay the money, but until the product arrives, you have nothing to show for it except a receipt.  I purchase products regularly from both Amazon and Ebay with only a picture and a promise.  I'm sure you do as well.

I purchased my New Beetle over the internet without a test drive.  First, I accessed the manufacturer's web site to "design" a car with the features I wanted.  Then I logged onto a local dealer web site to see if such a car was in stock.  With picture in hand, I negotiated the entire deal over the telephone (after printing a copy of the dealer invoice, because I trust the advice of Consumer Reports online).  And the sales rep drove 27 miles to pick me up so he could deliver the car!

I also purchased my Dell laptop over the internet without having seen or used one.  I had read the advertising and heard good things about the product.  So I took the plunge.  These were major purchases based solely on trust.  But I am happy to report I have been 100% satisfied with both my New Beetle and my Dell laptop.

Dr. Phil says those with nothing to hide hide nothing.  Our Pictures are on the Credentials page.  Our web site gives you our Promise in a forthright and honest manner.  Our discount Rates are in plain view; there are no hidden charges.  And our money-back Guarantee is unparalleled.  Ethics, morality, and integrity are words we live by.  We're working hard to earn your trust.  And we'll work just as hard to keep it.

Of course ...

Loretta Lynn was once quoted as saying, “To succeed, you have to be first, best, or different.”  We are obviously not the first PICK software house (although we may be the first Discount PICK software house).  Someday, we would like to be considered the best.  But one thing we definitely are is different.

Our rates are lower for 3 reasons:  1) Our overhead is lower because we telecommute from District Offices so we don't need to maintain corporate headquarters or a fleet of vehicles.  2) Our productivity is higher because we telecommute so the hours formerly wasted commuting are now invested in programming.  3) Our billable hours are fewer because we don't do R&D at client expense to create vertical software packages.  And we don't carry inventory for resale.

Remember the first question the instructor asked in Intro to Philosophy 101?  "If a tree falls in the forest and no one is there to hear it fall, did it make a sound?"  You didn't have to be there to know it made a sound.  And you don't have to see our Consultants in their District Offices, heads down, assaulting the keys, to know they are working diligently on your behalf.  Only results matter.

Why not put us to the test?  Give us a small project.  The results will speak for themselves.  Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much.

Déjà Vu

If you are still undecided about whether to Partner with MvCaTs, what's holding you back?  And if this is not your first visit, what drew you back?  Send us your thoughts on what we could do differently to attract your business.  We'll listen.

Our Mission ...

... To make a difference, not just a living, by providing low cost, high quality application software, consultation and technical support for MultiValue / PICK™ systems, with Client database maintenance, analysis and design, custom programming and training, by various means of secure remote access for global clients.  Our goal will always be to deliver ...

twice the performance at half the price; twice the value in half the time

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