SMART is a collection of methods and tools that enable the technical. These tools include screen design, report design,
program compilations, etc.
LIFE/Asia Introduction 2
Base System Guide
In addition to these program tools SMART contains other aspects of the
system such as Security and controlling system environments so that the
Development of new code can be completed whilst the Life Office is writing
new business, etc. It also controls Accounting periods, Batch Processing and
automatic Financial Batching.
As mentioned earlier SMART is normally the domain of the computer
technical side of a company's operation. However, administrators will find
that a certain amount of SMART knowledge will be required to be able to
fully consider the options related to you when a system change is requested