Founded in 1982, Automated Programming Technologies is a software developer that specializes in networking and file distribution solutions for a variety of different platforms. One of its flagship products, Beyond FTP, represents the next generation in the automation of file distribution and data collection. It is the first Internet/intranet file transfer system to combine automation, scheduling, encryption, compression and assured delivery into one integrated product. Automated Programming s APTNet family of networking products are designed for PCs that run MS-DOS, OS/2 or Windows and IBM mainframes running the MVS operating system. The APT product line is distributed in the United States by APT s direct sales force and a network of value-added resellers. Automated Programming Technologies is based in Bingham Farms, Mich., and has an office in Howell, Mich.