SDRC Receives $3 Million Metaphase Order From Ericsson
18 July 2000
Ericsson is Expanding the Use of Metaphase for Common Data Management Platform Across Multiple Sites
CINCINNATI - SDRC , a global supplier of e-business collaboration solutions for the product lifecycle, today announced that Ericsson has placed a $3 million order for SDRC's Metaphase product knowledge management software. Ericsson is using Metaphase as its common data management platform across multiple sites in Sweden."Ericsson has a strong history of collaboration among independent work units, and SDRC is delighted to continue to support them in their ongoing corporate strategy," said Bill Weyand, chairman and CEO, SDRC. "The open and flexible web-centric infrastructure of Metaphase is well-suited to Ericsson's distributed worksites and processes."
About Ericsson
Ericsson is the leading communications supplier, combining innovation in mobility and Internet in creating the new era of Mobile Internet. Ericsson provides total solutions covering everything from systems and applications to mobile phones and other communications tools. With more than 100,000 employees in 140 countries, Ericsson simplifies communications for customers all over the world.
About SDRC
SDRC (Structural Dynamics Research Corporation) is a leading global provider of e-business collaboration solutions for the product lifecycle. The Company's products address the areas of Product Knowledge Management, Collaborative Product Commerce, and e-Design Automation. Coupled with process engineering and consulting services, the Company's solutions facilitate innovation through collaboration, enabling industry leaders to optimize product development early in the design process, increase productivity, and significantly improve time-to-market. SDRC employs more than 2,500 people worldwide, with 77 offices in 18 countries throughout North America, Europe, and Asia/Pacific.