Engineous Software Launches iSIGHT 5.5; New Release Features More Powerful Optimization, Enhanced Runtime Performance, and Support for Linux Operating System.Business & High-Tech Editors MORRISVILLE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 2, 2000 Engineous Software Inc., provider of the award-winning integration, automation, and design improvement software iSIGHT and related strategic services, today announces the release of iSIGHT 5.5. The latest version of the technology includes two additional optimization techniques, parallel processing parallel processing, the concurrent or simultaneous execution of two or more parts of a single computer program, at speeds far exceeding those of a conventional computer. capabilities to decrease design time, an improved 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 , and support for the Linux operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. . "With each version of iSIGHT, Engineous provides engineers with new tools that will enable them to use the most effective engineering techniques in an easy-to-use environment," said Engineous 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. and President Dennis Nagy. "iSIGHT 5.5 fulfills these requirements by providing users with two additional optimization techniques, while decreasing the time it takes to create an optimized design." The two new optimization techniques help users converge on an optimum design quickly. A mixed integer algorithm combines a hill climbing (algorithm) hill climbing - A graph search algorithm where the current path is extended with a successor node which is closer to the solution than the end of the current path. technique with a branch and bound method that allows users to find optimum solutions efficiently in discrete space In topology and related fields of mathematics, a discrete space is a particularly simple example of a topological space or similar structure, one in which the points are "isolated" from each other in a certain sense. . Using iSIGHT's new sequential quadratic programming The introduction to this article provides insufficient context for those unfamiliar with the subject matter. Please help [ improve the introduction] to meet Wikipedia's layout standards. You can discuss the issue on the talk page. algorithm, users can rapidly obtain an optimum design by exploiting the local region around the initial design point. Both methods lead to reduced design time by requiring fewer function evaluations. Expanding upon Noun 1. expanding upon - adding information or detail expansion step-up, increase - the act of increasing something; "he gave me an increase in salary" the distributed processing functionality introduced in version 5.0, iSIGHT 5.5 introduces parallel processing capabilities, which allow users to execute simulation codes and/or multiple design techniques simultaneously. For instance, independent design points can be evaluated in parallel across a network or on multi-processor machines. The parallel execution and all supporting activities are transparent to the user; however, the process can be reviewed using a simple GUI (Graphical User Interface) A graphics-based user interface that incorporates movable windows, icons and a mouse. The ability to resize application windows and change style and size of fonts are the significant advantages of a GUI vs. a character-based interface. interface. New iSIGHT capabilities also include enhanced runtime performance with a 3:1 reduction in execution time on an NT Platform. Combined with the program's new GUI interface, the runtime performance ensures users can define their project parameters and create an optimum design more quickly and easily. According to Alan Barker, engineering specialist at Emerson Motor Company, an iSIGHT 5.5 beta site, "In terms of comparing version 5.5 with version 5.0, the latest release is as much as 100% to 150% faster. So there are large improvements in throughputs and in the end user functionality." The newest version of iSIGHT also includes Linux Operating System support and full GUI support for Excel integration. Availability Engineous Software is now shipping iSIGHT 5.5. The new release is available by contacting an Engineous representative. Additional information about the product and Engineous office locations can be obtained by visiting www.engineous.com. iSIGHT Product Suite iSIGHT 5.5 can be purchased in a variety of packages which have been developed to support an organization's specific design processes. Package capabilities range from simple trade and optimization studies to those that require a full suite of quality engineering methods that support Six Sigma design initiatives. About Engineous Software Engineous Software, Inc. is based in Morrisville, NC. Leading Fortune 100 manufacturers in the aerospace, automotive, electronics, power transmission, and industrial equipment industries use its iSIGHT software. Companies such as DaimlerChrysler, General Electric, Ford Motor Company, United Technologies, NASA NASA: see National Aeronautics and Space Administration. NASA in full National Aeronautics and Space Administration Independent U.S. , and Rolls-Royce are realizing improved productivity and reduced time to market as a result of implementing Engineous products and services. Engineous operates sales offices in the US and Europe, and a wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. Notes: In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners. in Japan. For more information about Engineous, as well as its products and services visit www.engineous.com. |
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