Inmedius and Vektas Forge Partnership to Deliver End-to-End Document Authoring, Publishing and Operational Performance Management Solutions.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers PITTSBURGH & PORTSMOUTH, United Kingdom--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 16, 2004 Partnership Exploits Expertise in AECMA/S1000D Authoring Applications, Publishing and Display Technologies for Government, Military and Defense Industry Customers Inmedius, Inc., a pioneer in providing interactive operational performance management software solutions, today announced a strategic partnership with Vektas Ltd, Portsmouth, United Kingdom. Inmedius will be the first company to distribute and support Vektas professional authoring tools, including their new Warrior(TM) application that is compliant with the S1000D Technical Publications Specification (also referred to as AECMA AECMA European Association of Aerospace Industries AECMA Association Europeene des Constructeurs de Materiel Aerospatial ), throughout North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. . "The Inmedius team spent considerable time and energy evaluating the leading S1000D solutions available worldwide before selecting Vektas," said Gary L. Schaffer, president and 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. of Inmedius. "We identified Vektas as having the expertise and experience not only in professional authoring but they are 'battled-tested' and a proven leader in solutions compliant with Technical Publications Specifications S1000D(AECMA). Our U.S. customers are rapidly moving towards S1000D and the Inmedius/Vektas partnership accelerates our ability to deliver world-class solutions and services that they expect, not only here in North America but anywhere around the world." "We could not imagine a more ideal match with Vektas' professional authoring solutions and Inmedius' Publisher and Mentor capabilities," said Michael Ingledew, Operations Director for Vektas. "Inmedius has a superb product, unparalleled technical expertise and real dominance in the IETMS/ETIMS technical publication marketspace  This article or section is in need of attention from an expert on the subject.Please help recruit one or [ improve this article] yourself. See the talk page for details. . The market is quickly adopting S1000D standards, and together we will be leading the way with the most comprehensive 'end-to-end' solution for our customers. Our collaboration means a customer can work with just one team to deliver a complete and integrated solution that meets their hypercritical hy·per·crit·i·cal adj. Excessively critical; captious. hy  per·crit technical publications requirements." The partnership begins with the immediate availability of Vektas products, Warrior, Armada An earlier brand name for laptop computers from Compaq. The line was noted for its quality and innovative features. and ARK, in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. and Canada through Inmedius. Additional product capabilities and enhancements will emerge throughout 2004 as the teams work to meet and exceed the most rigorous and advanced technical publication standards. "We are applying substantial resources to this partnership because the marketplace is demanding more comprehensive and innovative, performance-oriented frontline front·line also front line n. 1. A front or boundary, especially one between military, political, or ideological positions. 2. Basketball See frontcourt. 3. Football The linemen of a team. applications," said Gary L. Schaffer. "Our customers and the world-stage are less tolerant of 'cobbled-together' solutions requiring work arounds and custom integration. The Inmedius and Vektas marriage brings two technology leaders together to create a one-of-a-kind solution at a time when those skills are highly sought after." About Vektas Vektas is a UK-based company and leading specialist in professional authoring. The company employs experts in the documentation discipline, who understand the day-to-day issues of a technical authoring department. Originally founded in December 1996 and recently renamed Vektas, they combine over 30 years of real-life technical publications experience, including key personnel who have strong experience on the AECMA/S1000D as former members of BAE Systems BAE Systems British manufacturer of aircraft, missiles, avionics, naval vessels, and other aerospace and defense products. BAE Systems was formed (1999) from the merger of British Aerospace (BAe) with Marconi Electronic Systems. (NQB NQB National Quotation Bureau, Inc (now Pink Sheets) : BAESY). Vektas was formed from technical authors, technical publications managers and software developers, with an aim to deliver to the author tools that are needed to achieve authoring functions, quickly, easily and cost effectively in this ever demanding discipline. Vektas have representation on the ATA (1) (AT Attachment) The specification for IDE drives. See IDE. (2) See analog telephone adapter. ATA - Advanced Technology Attachment standards committees and are recognized as authoring experts as a representative with the EPWG EPWG Environmental Protection Working Group EPWG Electrical Power Working Group EPWG Electronic Publication Working Group EPWG Electrical Protection Working Group Group who have a direct influence over the development of the S1000D (also known as AECMA) specification. For more information on world-class documentation solutions contact Vektas at www.vektas.com. About Inmedius, Inc. Inmedius interactive software automates the capture and re-use of operational knowledge and presents that knowledge in field-service, multimedia, interactive formats that can be instantly deployed around the globe via the web. Incorporated in 1995 and based in Pittsburgh, Inmedius has developed its operational performance management solutions through extensive work with global enterprises that seek to deploy rich, interactive mentoring and workflow management experiences. Inmedius' clients include multiple service branches of the Department of Defense and national-security-focused corporations that support military preparedness. Learn more by visiting www.Inmedius.com |
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