Adra Systems and Informative Graphics to develop interface between Matrix PDM and document imaging; Interface between Matrix, Adra's PDM System, and Myriad, Informative Graphics' document viewing software, to set new standards in business process re-engineering.CHELMSFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 13, 1996--Adra Systems, Inc., creator of advanced software solutions for the business and manufacturing sectors, today announced an agreement with Informative Graphics Corporation (Phoenix, Ariz.) to develop an interface between Matrix, Adra's object-oriented PDM (1) (Product Data Management) An information system used to manage the data for a product as it passes from engineering to manufacturing. The data includes plans, geometric models, CAD drawings, images, NC programs as well as all related project data, notes and (product data management) solution, and Myriad, Informative Graphics Corporation's (IGC (Integrated Graphics Controller) The inclusion of the video display circuitry on the motherboard. An IGC is typically contained in the chipset, such as the Northbridge. See integrated graphics and IGP. IGC - Institute for Global Communications ) viewing software. The planned interface will combine the two companies' advanced technologies to enhance the Matrix enterprise-wide business solution for information and process management. The interface will seamlessly integrate Matrix and Myriad, providing companies with greater control over their engineering workflow processes. Myriad, IGC's document imaging software, will add sophisticated viewing and redlining Identifying text that has been changed in a word processing document by displaying it in a special color, for example. It allows the original author of the text or other users to see ongoing revisions. The term comes from manual editing where a red pen is used to mark up the pages. capabilities to Matrix's superior data management and workflow tracking system. The combination of these functions will ensure a high degree of quality, consistency and control in companies' engineering and design processes. "Adra is committed to offering the most advanced enterprise-wide solution to data management." said William Mason There have been several notable people named William Mason, including (sorted by birthdate):
"Myriad and Matrix, as stand-alone products, offer exceptional capabilities," said Gary Heath, president and CEO of Informative Graphics. "The integration extends the functionality of both software systems to provide superior document management and navigational capabilities, representing a significant enhancement to our companies' shared strategy for a total process solution." Interface provides functionality for efficient, productive information management Matrix goes beyond traditional PDM to enterprise-wide information and business process management. The Matrix System integrates complex data management, workflow and communications through an easy-to-use, highly graphical user interface graphical user interface (GUI) Computer display format that allows the user to select commands, call up files, start programs, and do other routine tasks by using a mouse to point to pictorial symbols (icons) or lists of menu choices on the screen as opposed to having to . Matrix is a cross-platform client/server solution that supports AIX (Advanced Interactive eXecutive) IBM's Unix-based operating system which runs on its Intellistation workstations and pSeries, p5, iSeries and i5 server families. (TM), Digital UNIX See Tru64 Unix. (TM), HP-UX HP's version of Unix that runs on its 9000 family. It is based on SVID and incorporates features from BSD Unix along with several HP innovations. (operating system) HP-UX - The version of Unix running on Hewlett-Packard workstations. (TM), Irix(TM), Solaris(TM), SunOS(TM), Microsoft(R) Windows(TM) version 3.1, Windows NT (Windows New Technology) A 32-bit operating system from Microsoft for Intel x86 CPUs. NT is the core technology in Windows 2000 and Windows XP (see Windows). Available in separate client and server versions, it includes built-in networking and preemptive multitasking. and Windows 95, Apple(R) Macintosh(TM) and Digital Alpha NT(TM). Myriad is a viewing and annotation software solution that adds interactive viewing, redlining, and side-by-side comparison capabilities to Matrix's superior product data management system. Myriad's Changemark(TM) technology features unique navigational tools that allow reviewers to retrieve author-specific changes and notations on demand. Side-by-side comparison posts approved engineering changes next to actual changes enabling users to quickly detect differences in released revisions. Myriad's unique redlining tools -- Highlights, Insert, Crossout and Sticky Notes -- apply heightened workflow monitoring capabilities to Matrix, which provides accurate, controlled document and workflow management. The combined features of Matrix and Myriad result in a sophisticated viewing and management system that supports better control of products throughout the development cycle. INFORMATIVE GRAPHICS CORPORATION Informative Graphics, based in Phoenix, Ariz., is the leading manufacturer of commercial and consumer software products for the information viewing process. The company has been developing software for national and international end-users, OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and and systems integrators since 1996. IGC maintains a home page on the World Wide Web at http://www.infograph.com. ADRA SYSTEMS, INC. Adra Systems, Inc., based in Chelmsford, Mass., is dedicated to providing an information infrastructure for integrating people, information and business processes. Adra creates next-generation distributed information and process-management applications for managing and navigating through complex data and organizations. Adra's flagship product, Matrix, is an object-oriented product data management system focused on information lifecycle management Information Lifecycle Management refers to a wide-ranging set of strategies for administering storage systems on computing devices. Specifically, four categories of storage strategies may be considered under the auspices of ILM. . Additionally, Adra offers five CAD/CAM/CAE software solutions under the Cadra trade name: Cadra Design Drafting, Cadra Solids, Cadra NC, Cadra E and Cadra DM. Adra serves some 1,600 customers in 20 countries, among them AT&T, Fujitsu, General Electric, Goodyear, Hyundai, Motorola, Polaroid, Toshiba, TRW TRW The Real World (TV reality show) TRW The Right Way TRW Tactical Reconnaissance Wing TRW The Retriever Weekly (University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD) TRW Thompson Ramo Wooldridge Inc , Volkswagen and Westinghouse. Information about Adra and its products is available on the World Wide Web at http://www.adra.com. Cadra is registered trademark of Adra Systems, Inc. Cadra Design Drafting, Cadra Solids, Cadra DM and Cadra NC are trademarks of Adra Systems, Inc. All other brand names are recognized as trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. CONTACT: Adra Systems, Inc. Schwartz Communications, Inc. Paul Gilmartin Christine Gannon or Jim Owens 508/937-3700 617/431-0770 http://www.adra.com |
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