TechniCon Showcases New 3D Electronic Commerce Software at Comdex; New Online Visualization Software Represents Next Generation of Cost-effective Sales Automation.LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 17, 1997--TechniCon Computer Services Data processing (timesharing, batch processing), software development and consulting services. See service bureau, SaaS and ASP. , a leading developer of online product visualization Product Visualization involves visualization software technology for the viewing and manipulation of 3D models, technical drawing and other related documentation of manufactured components and large assemblies of products. It is a key part of Product Lifecycle Management. software, together with Intel Corporation (company) Intel Corporation - A US microelectronics manufacturer. They produced the Intel 4004, Intel 8080, Intel 8086, Intel 80186, Intel 80286, Intel 80386, Intel 486 and Pentium microprocessor families as well as many other integrated circuits and personal computer networking , will showcase for the first time its new 3D electronic commerce software at COMDEX The former, premier computer trade show in the U.S. Although it grew into an end user event, it was originally created for dealers and distributors (it was the COMputer Dealers EXposition). Fall '97. TechniCon's 3D Web Visualizer vi·su·al·iz·er n. One who visualizes, especially a person whose mental images are predominantly visual. Noun 1. visualizer - one whose prevailing mental imagery is visual visualiser software, which recently won a first-place Business/Enterprise award from Cosmo Software, will be demonstrated at the Intel booth (N109). Delivered over the Internet or company intranet/extranet, 3D Web Visualizer enables manufacturers to create one central source of product data and graphics that is easily accessible by both salespeople and customers. It provides a complete online delivery mechanism, including online product selection, specification, visualization, and order fulfillment Order fulfillment (in BE also: order fulfilment) is in the most general sense the complete process from point of sales inquiry to delivery of a product to the customer. Sometimes Order fulfillment . And by using the Internet, it helps manufacturers shorten the sales cycle and reduce costs. "To compete in today's world of mass customization, companies require tools that continue to improve the efficiency of sales," said Anthony Mirante, President of TechniCon. "TechniCon's new electronic commerce software represents the next generation of cost-efficient sales automation Sales Automation - Sales Force Automation ." "TechniCon's 3D Web Visualizer is a great example of a new class of e-business applications which uses visual computing The use of computers for 3D modeling and animation. See visualization. to add value to the unlimited information resources (1) The data and information assets of an organization, department or unit. See data administration. (2) Another name for the Information Systems (IS) or Information Technology (IT) department. See IT. of the net," said Sally Fundakowski, Director, Business Developer Relations, Intel. "It uses Comso Player 2.0 optimized for the Intel Pentium(R) II processor and Accelerated Graphics Port See AGP. (hardware, graphics) Accelerated Graphics Port - (AGP) A bus specification by Intel which gives low-cost 3D graphics cards faster access to main memory on personal computers than the usual PCI bus. (AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) A high-speed 32-bit port from Intel for attaching a display adapter to a PC. It provides a direct connection between the card and memory, and only one AGP slot is on the motherboard. ) technology, to deliver the visual computing experience." Online Visualization Shortens Sales Cycle 3D Web Visualizer helps customers visualize customizable products, from automobiles to furniture. Using compelling, interactive 3D graphics, customers and salespeople can instantly change the finish, fabric or configuration of furniture, view numerous different options for a car, or see floor/wall/window coverings as they will appear after applied. The software can even present products laid out in rooms tailored to match customer-specified dimensions, as well as paint, carpet, artwork, etc. All of this is accomplished instantly, directly over the Internet at the point of sale. Previously, many companies assigned product designers or engineers to perform such modeling with expensive CAD workstations. As a result, sales representatives were often forced to go back and forth between designers and customers, a costly process that greatly lengthened the sales cycle. Now, with 3D Web Visualizer, customers obtain answers to their questions instantly by accessing product information and 3D graphics directly over the Internet. Increases Sales and Expands Customer Base TechniCon's new software brings the full benefits of the Internet to businesses. With the World Wide Web as its delivery vehicle, the software allows anyone with a Web browser The program that serves as your front end to the Web on the Internet. In order to view a site, you type its address (URL) into the browser's Location field; for example, www.computerlanguage.com, and the home page of that site is downloaded to you. to instantly view a company's products, thereby supplying a significant opportunity to reach new customers and increase sales. In addition, salespeople who use 3D Web Visualizer can begin the sales process sooner. By simply directing a customer to the appropriate company Web address, they begin the process from the very first telephone call. TechniCon's software is also easy enough to use that customers can place orders directly, without assistance. Supplies Up-To-The-Minute Product Information TechniCon's new electronic commerce software provides significant advantages over many existing sales automation solutions. Many of the CD-ROM-based product specification systems in use today, while an improvement over preceding manual or CAD-based methods, are rapidly becoming outdated in today's world of real-time, interactive information. CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). systems are typically updated only on a quarterly basis. Similarly, printed sales collateral is also frequently out of date, as well as bulky. TechniCon's new 3D Web Visualizer is designed to end these problems. For the first time, companies can instantly deliver up-to-the-minute product data and graphics directly to customers and salespeople, guaranteeing they are working with the most accurate, up-to-date information. Availability TechniCon's 3D Web Visualizer is available immediately. It requires a Web browser and a VRML (Virtual Reality Modeling Language) A 3D graphics language used on the Web. After downloading a VRML page, its contents can be viewed, rotated and manipulated. Simulated rooms can be "walked into." The VRML viewer is launched from within the Web browser. client such as Cosmo Player 2 from Cosmo Software. Cosmo Player works as a plug-in for Netscape Navigator(R), and Microsoft Internet Explorer See Internet Explorer. (TM), and also ships as an integral component of Netscape Communicator(TM) 4.0. To tailor 3D Web Visualizer to a specific product line, TechniCon integrates product data from a manufacturer's existing legacy or relational database system with product configuration software and Web-compatible 3D VRML graphics. TechniCon then updates and maintains this product database itself or trains the manufacturer to do so. Any product that incorporates customer options can be incorporated into 3D Web Visualizer, enabling potential buyers to gain more confidence about the finished product. About TechniCon TechniCon Computer Services, a 10-year-old company based in Emeryville, Calif., is a leading developer of customized product visualization software. Using the latest 2D/3D graphics and Internet technologies, TechniCon makes it easy for sales representatives and customers to preview and order products that meet today's build-to-order requirements. By allowing customers to fully visualize and configure products at the point of sale, TechniCon's software helps companies shorten the sales cycle, decrease product configuration errors, reduce costs, and increase customer satisfaction. For more information, visit the company's Web site: http://www.technicon.com . -0- Note to Editors: TechniCon(SM) is a service mark of TechniCon, Inc. Cosmo (TM) is a trademark of Silicon Graphics, Inc. AlertVIEW, i960, iCOMP, iPSC, Indeo, Insight960, Intel, Intel Inside, LANDesk, MCS, NetPort, OverDrive, Pentium, ProShare, SmartDie, Solutions960, the Intel logo, the Intel Inside logo, and the Pentium Processor logo are registered trademarks of Intel. BunnyPeople, CablePort, Connection Advisor, Create & Share, EtherExpress, ETOX A family of flash memory products from Intel. See StrataFlash. , ExCA, FlashFile, i386, i486, Intel386, Intel486, IntelDX2, IntelDX4, IntelSX2, Intercast, MMX (MultiMedia EXtensions) A set of 57 additional instructions built into the Pentium MMX chip for improved multimedia and modem performance by performing mathematical operations on multiple sets of data at the same time (see SIMD). , NetportExpress, Paragon, RemoteExpress, StorageExpress, TeamStation, The Computer Inside., TokenExpress, the Indeo logo, the MMX logo, the OverDrive logo, the Pentium OverDrive Processor logo, and the ProShare logo are trademarks of Intel. PC DADS and Mediadome are service marks of Intel. Intel's trademarks may be used publicly with permission only from Intel. Fair use of Intel's trademarks in advertising and promotion of Intel products requires proper acknowledgement. All other brands and names are property of their respective owners. CONTACT: TechniCon Computer Services Karen Sorensen, 510/653-9163 karen@technicon.com |
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