Avatech Solutions' Online Assessment Testing Maximizes Productivity at Clark Nexsen.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers BALTIMORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 12, 2004 New Tool Tailors Software Implementation and Training to Eliminate Downtime The time during which a computer is not functioning due to hardware, operating system or application program failure. and Measure Performance Avatech Solutions, Inc. (OTCBB OTCBB See OTC Bulletin Board (OTCBB). :AVSO AVSO Association of Voluntary Service Organisations .OB), the recognized leader in design and engineering technology for the manufacturing, building design and engineering markets, announced the latest in its line of custom services - Online Assessment Testing for Autodesk software including AutoCAD(R), Autodesk(R) Architectural Desktop, Autodesk Inventor Autodesk Inventor is the 3D parametric solid modeling package produced by U.S.-based software company Autodesk. It competes with other CAD systems such as SolidWorks, Pro/ENGINEER, and Solid Edge. (R) and Autodesk(R) Land Desktop. Clark Nexsen, an award-winning, full-service architecture and engineering firm headquartered in Norfolk, Virginia Norfolk is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia, in the United States of America. With a population of 234,403 as of the 2000 census, Norfolk is Virginia's second-largest incorporated city. , has benefited greatly from the new service that includes customized assessment testing, implementation and training. Using a series of targeted surveys and interviewing techniques, more than 150 Clark Nexsen engineers, designers and architects will receive customized training by Avatech based on each individual's skill level - significantly enabling the company to best utilize the latest Autodesk Architectural Desktop software and maximize return on investment. "The tiered approach Avatech recommended we adopt for our new design software has been well received across the company - saving us time, money and frustration levels," said David Moniot, Project Manager at Clark Nexsen. "Moving to the latest release of Architectural Desktop, we knew this version was a major upgrade and a huge shift in the fundamental operation of the software. Avatech helped us take a snapshot of our expertise so that we could get people up and running as quickly and painlessly pain·less adj. Free from complication or pain: a painless operation. pain  less·ly adv. as possible; at the same time ensuring we had adequate hardware requirements in place. Using real projects in the training process virtually eliminated down-time." Tiered Approach Ensures Uninterrupted Productivity Avatech employed their proprietary, systematic approach with Clark Nexsen. Engineers, designers and architects were polled via an online assessment test and personally interviewed to determine not only technical levels, but also how people interact professionally within the office. Secondly, levels of hardware, operating systems Operating systems can be categorized by technology, ownership, licensing, working state, usage, and by many other characteristics. In practice, many of these groupings may overlap. , network systems and other system requirements To be used efficiently, all computer software needs certain hardware components or other software resources to be present on a computer system. These pre-requisites are known as (computer) system requirements and are often used as a guideline as opposed to an absolute rule. were scrutinized to ensure Clark Nexsen could accommodate the new solution. Once all data was compiled, Avatech determined a number of "CAD gurus" to be trained first. Next, office standards were set up in Architectural Desktop with the assistance of the newly appointed gurus, who then assisted with training the next level, the people responsible for production work. One or two cross discipline pilot projects were selected as part of the training exercises, ensuring that production was not interrupted. Designers were able to learn techniques as they go and actually work on a live project without giving up valuable production time. Once feedback is compiled from the pilot projects, Avatech will further refine the process, roll it out company wide and start mass training of individuals. Already trained gurus will be in place to assist staff and serve as trainers/mentors for new employees coming aboard. "Companies are spending thousands of dollars on highly complex software, yet often are unaware of individual employees' technical levels and capabilities," said Avatech CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , Scotty Walsh. "By using our assessment testing tool, companies can be assured that staff are trained appropriately for their levels and are utilizing technology to the highest capabilities possible, thereby maximizing software investments and increasing efficiencies. Using this model, we can help with all manner of software implementations." Powerful Assessment Testing Tool Assessment testing from Avatech Solutions is a powerful tool to gauge performance and measure Autodesk software knowledge for all types of individuals in an organization. Avatech's industry-experienced, certified See certification. instructors have compiled years of experience into a repository of knowledge. Working with clients across the country, in every industry, Avatech has researched and fine-tuned procedures during countless one-on-one assessments. The result is a series of questions that relate directly to productivity and efficiency in real-world situations. The assessment testing can also help assess potential job candidates' technical strengths, as well as their knowledge of an organization's industry, based on pre-determined requirements. Features and benefits of Avatech Solutions' Online Assessment include: -- Justify the cost and time for training by proving a quick return-on-investment backed by quantitative data about how much employees have learned. -- Create a custom training program that focuses on the important elements in a firms' design process. -- Accurately assess users' skill set and potential hires' skill set. -- Identify workflow processes that could be streamlined or automated. -- Identify implementation issues In the Business world, companies frequently set-up a connection between which they transfer data. When the connection is being set-up, it is referred to as implementation. When issues occur during this phase, they are known as implementation issues. before they become issues. A free demonstration of how Avatech's Online Assessment Testing for AutoCAD works can be viewed at www.avatechlearning.com. About Avatech Solutions Avatech Solutions, Inc. (OTCBB:AVSO.OB) is the recognized leader in design and engineering technology with unparalleled expertise in CAD software, data management and process optimization Process optimization is the practice of making changes or adjustments to a process, to get results. Optimization is the use of specific techniques to determine the most cost effective and efficient solution to a problem or design for a process. for the manufacturing, engineering, building design and facilities management The management of a user's computer installation by an outside organization. All operations including systems, programming and the datacenter can be performed by the facilities management organization on the user's premises. industries. Headquartered in Owings Mills, Maryland Owings Mills is an unincorporated community and a census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States. The population was 20,193 at the 2000 census. Owings Mills is home to the northern terminus for the Baltimore Metro Subway and to Owings Mills Mall. , the company specializes in software integration, standards development and deployment, education and technical support. Avatech is one the largest integrators of Autodesk software worldwide and a leading provider of SMARTEAM PLM (Product Life cycle Management) A comprehensive information system that coordinates all aspects of a product from initial concept to its eventual retirement. Sometimes called the "digital backbone" of a product, it includes the requirements phase, analysis and design solutions. The company serves 18,000 clients worldwide including the industry leaders from Fortune 500 and Engineering News Record's Top 100 companies. Visit http://www.avatechsolutions.com for more information. All brand names, product names, or trademarks belong to their respective holders. |
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