Avolve Software Adds Support for the NavisWorks NWD File Format and JetStream Freedom Viewer to ProjectDox®


New Version of Project Management Software Can Be Integrated with 3D Design Review Platform to Promote Advanced Communication Solution

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.- Avolve Software, developers of ProjectDox® communication and collaboration software, has announced that the new version of ProjectDox fully supports the NavisWorks® NWD file format and the JetStream Freedom viewer from NavisWorks®, the leading solution provider for integrated construction 3D design review.

"NavisWorks is truly a front-runner in the area of multi-format 3D visualization and building information model (BIM) data integration - they do it better than anyone," said Ron Loback, president and CEO of Avolve. "By supporting the JetStream Freedom viewer in ProjectDox, we open the way for project teams to centralize 3D visualization and make it a part of workflow processes - a significant step forward."

Users can now upload NWD files to ProjectDox for viewing by a project team. When NWD files are selected for viewing during a ProjectDox session, the JetStream Freedom viewer will automatically load on demand. ProjectDox treats the NWD files as any other document, with support for versioning, notifications and workflow associations.

The two companies have agreed to work together to support more of NavisWorks' advanced graphical and network-based tools for design engineering and construction projects. Support for the Freedom viewer is already available as an update in ProjectDox Service Release 4 and is integrated into the current version, Service Release 5. The companies will also engage in joint marketing and sales activities in the architectural, engineering and construction (AEC) market.

"After reviewing ProjectDox and discussing our mutual product development and market objectives, we discovered considerable synergy and want to take our common visions forward," said Jonathan Widney, president of NavisWorks Inc. "The combination of ProjectDox and our Freedom viewer take you one step closer to communication that is unhindered by time, geography, application or file format."

About Avolve Software

Avolve Software is a subsidiary of Informative Graphics Corporation (IGC) and was founded in 2007. Avolve develops and markets ProjectDox online collaboration project management software. IGC, which was founded in 1990, is a leading developer of commercial software products for content visualization, secure publishing and collaboration. Avolve Software has sales and marketing partners worldwide, including in Japan, Korea, Brazil and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit www.avolvesoftware.com

About NavisWorks & JetStream

NavisWorks is a customer oriented organization that develops and markets software to enable full exploitation of the benefits of 3D digital designs in the Building, Process Plant and Marine markets.

JetStream from NavisWorks offers a comprehensive set of tools to enhance 3D CAD navigation, collaboration and coordination for everyone in the design cycle and beyond. JetStream improves user effectiveness and is a key to the business investment return of 3D CAD; simplifying the adoption of BIM and Virtual Construction by reducing or eliminating the interoperability issues that arise. JetStream Freedom is the free NWD viewing software.

NavisWorks is a privately owned limited company based in Sheffield UK and has offices in Scottsdale, AZ, USA, and Mainz, Germany.

Contacts

Bill Gould,
Director, Marketing,
Avolve Software,
602-567-5244,

Fax: 602-971-6079,

bgould@avolvesoftware.com

Jennifer Oredson,
Public Relations,
Two Rivers Marketing,
515-557-2010,

Fax: 515-557-2001,

jennifero@2rm.com

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