WebScope Announces Worldwide Distribution Agreement With TechNet Alliance
19 June 2000
TechNet Alliance Brings Global Computer-Aided Engineering Services Network Closer With Collaboration Software
PALO ALTO, Ca. - WebScope, Inc. announced today a worldwide distribution agreement with Technology Network Alliance AG, an organization comprised of the world's leading computer-aided engineering service companies.By distributing WebScope(tm) collaboration software, the TechNet Alliance expands its service to enable members and their customers to help solve the toughest product lifecycle problems in real time via the Internet.
Key to the power of WebScope software is its ability to tie these communities together regardless of their technical knowledge. Within a "common" WebScope environment, design engineers, engineering analysts and managers, sales and support, suppliers and customers can clearly understand each other.
"The members of the TechNet Alliance are very pleased to incorporate the WebScope software within their CAE service offerings," said John Twerdok, president of the Technology Network Alliance AG. "We believe WebScope will help facilitate the collaboration of our global network of CAE member companies with customers around the world. The WebScope product adds to the TechNet Alliance members' portfolio of professional CAE service and product offerings."
"Today's Internet economy is aggressively driving companies to work more closely together -- and more often -- regardless of their location, language or technical background," said Raja Jasti, CEO and founder of WebScope, Inc. "By integrating WebScope into product life cycles, TechNet Alliance members and customers can work in a secure environment using just an Internet connection and browser to dramatically improve time to market."
WebScope is an Internet application for real-time product collaboration and communication. Developed entirely in Java, it is ideal for supplier networks, business-to-business Internet exchanges, field operations and support and other applications across the manufacturing industry. WebScope is highly secure and scalable, and is designed to run on all types of systems and networks including laptop PCs and wireless networks.
TechNet Alliance members will also have the opportunity to develop and support localized versions of the WebScope product for collaboration and distribution within their geographic regions. The TechNet Alliance will act as a global distributor for the localized versions.
Technology Network Alliance AG, "TechNet Alliance," is a global corporation representing a worldwide network of engineering solution providers dedicated to the application, development, marketing and support of CAE technology. With member companies in over 25 countries, servicing FORTUNE(R) 100 Global Industrial Companies, and with total annual revenues in excess of $100 million (U.S.), TechNet Alliance members have been helping customers solve the world's toughest mechanical and structural engineering problems for over 15 years.
Customers can obtain the WebScope product from their local TechNet Alliance member or by contacting WebScope directly.