Software provides data mangement and distribution.
Press Release Summary:
The iTools v3.0 software complements and optimizes Pro/ENGINEER, Pro/INTRALINK, AutoCAD, and ME10 system by automating information capture and integrity, enterprise-wide distribution, and connectivity to other business systems. It enables companies to leverage CAD data by migrating valuable legacy data into Pro/INTRALINK and ensuring consistent data integrity within user's Pro/INTRALINK database, as well as integrating Pro/INTRALINK with user's ERP/MRP system.
Original Press Release:
RAND Worldwide Launches iTools Version 3.0 Software Suite for Multi-CAD/PDM Environments Provides Enhanced Low-Cost Solution for Engineering Data Management and Distribution
Toronto, Ont., June 6, 2003 - Rand A Technology Corporation [TSX: RND], operating as RAND Worldwide*, announces the launch of version 3.0 of its iTools suite of software tools, which was created to solve vital knowledge management challenges facing manufacturers. The iTools software solution suite complements and optimizes your Pro/ENGINEER, Pro/INTRALINK, AutoCAD and ME10 system by automating information capture and integrity, enterprise-wide distribution and connectivity to other business systems.
The iTools suite was developed by RAND Worldwide's ACCURIT software development division. The Company's research and development team has taken advantage of RAND Worldwide's experience of over 15 years with Pro/E, AutoCAD and ME/10 to effectively develop optimal solutions addressing critical customer needs.
Users who are planning to or who have recently started to use Pro/INTRALINK can leverage iTools to accelerate and optimize their implementation, setting the right configuration from the start. As well as providing a cost-effective solution with easy implementation, iTools reduces operating costs through its use of web-based technology and open standards.
The suite is made up of four packages and related modules: iLoad, iCheck, iBridge and iVault. The iTools suite enables companies to effectively leverage their CAD data by cost-effectively migrating a large quantity of valuable legacy data into Pro/INTRALINK and ensure consistent data integrity within the user's Pro/INTRALINK database, as well as integrating Pro/INTRALINK with a user's ERP/MRP system. The iTools software also helps to provide enterprise-wide access to important CAD data to a company's manufacturing, sales, marketing and purchasing departments for viewing and printing purposes.
With Version 3.0, iTools users have:
o An enhanced iView interface;
o Secure SSL encryption for an iView session, enabled by a new Tomcat web server integration;
o The new iWatermark module allows for TIFF and PDF on-the-fly watermarking for iView and iPrint;
o New iConnectors to the iVault are available for AutoCAD and MS Word;
o Pro/NC and Pro/CABLING assembly support within iLoad, and the support of parameter mapping to Pro/INTRALINK system or user-defined attributes;
o Rules-based checking options and custom error messaging within iCheck;
o A new graphical configuration utility for iBridge and iConnector to Pro/INTRALINK; and
o The ability to select and process all drawings from a given assembly in the iPublish module of iBridge.
In addition to Pro/INTRALINK, iTools are also directly accessible within PTC, Autodesk and CoCreate CAD environments. Future releases will extend the environment to include CATIA V5 and SMARTEAM.
For more information about the iTools family of software, please visit: www.engineering.com
About RAND Worldwide
RAND Worldwide is one of the world's leading providers of services and technology to companies looking to optimize their product lifecycle management (PLM) processes. Unlike traditional CAD/CAM/CAE/PDM technologies, PLM provides collaborative solutions to define and manage information throughout the complete product lifecycle and across the entire extended enterprise. As the world's only independent global technology provider, RAND Worldwide employs over 1,000 people in more than 100 international sales and client service centres. The Company's corporate head office in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada can be reached at 905-625-2000 or through the Internet at www.rand.com.
Contact:
Greg Taylor, Vice President, Investor Relations & Communications
RAND Worldwide
Tel: (905) 625-2000, ext. 2369;
Fax: (905) 625-3378
E-mail: gtaylor@rand.com
Greg W. Taylor
