Versatile, scalable and targeted document management software for engineering divisions represents the latest advances in collaborative document management and workflow.
Cyco Software the leading provider of engineering document management solutions for the departmental and divisional CAD and facilities management market, launches AutoManager Meridian 2002 - versatile, scalable and targeted document management software for engineering divisions. AutoManager Meridian 2002 represents the latest advances in collaborative document management and workflow, and ships with support for SolidWorks, Inventor, Oracle and business templates for rapid deployment. AutoManager Meridian offers rapid and measurable return on investment with rapid deployment, and simple access to complex information.

More than document management, AutoManager Meridian is a powerful tool to fuel the efficiency and productivity of engineering organizations, by increasing the reliability, security and availability of engineering information.

Martijn Janmaat, CEO of Cyco Software says: 'AutoManager Meridian 2002 offers larger engineering organizations a powerful tool to collaborate and manage engineering and office data across business units, departments and divisions.' He continues: 'This major new release features powerful MCAD integration, Oracle support and configuration tools for rapid deployment.

This will enable organizations to support existing business processes and create more efficiency while saving money in the process.' Major New Functionality in AM-Meridian 2002 includes: * Versatile support for leading MCAD applications - AM-Meridian 2002 provides powerful integration with autodesk inventor 5 (including 5.3), and SolidWorks 2001 and 2001 Plus.

This integration features fully customizable bi-directional titleblock updates, 'where-used, 'Show assembly,' and 'Show deratives' functionality.

AutoManager Meridian 2002 also supports Solidworks part configurations.

* Scalability with Support for SQL 2000 and Oracle - AutoManager Meridian is compatible with major enterprise automation infrastructure AM-Meridian 2002 users can select the database backend of choice with support for Microsoft SQL 2000 and Oracle versions Oracle 8.1.6 and 8.1.7 * Targeted Industry Templates For Rapid Deployment Customers can further increase the speed of deployment and boost return on their investment with enhanced business templates for the manufacturing, facility management, construction, utility, telco and process industries.

* Rapid configuration environment with AutoManager AutoPages(tm) AutoPages enables fast configuration of AM-Meridian without the need for programming.

AutoManager Meridian 2002 also features: * Single document workflow.

* Support of automatic naming conventions.

* Role based security.

* Easy migration from AutoManager WorkFlow and AutoManager TeamWork and other document management systems.

* Fast searches on specific drawing details.

* Centralized administration of CAD links.

* Updated Microsoft Office 2002 viewers.

* Support for Windows XP clients.

* Available in English, German and Italian.

AutoManager Meridian 2002 is scalable, enabling it to grow as companies' needs increase, giving the flexibility to meet ever-changing business and engineering needs.

AutoManager Meridian's customizable features and robust, open platform architecture enhance the operational efficiency of businesses without interrupting business progress.

Powerful integration capabilities with ERP systems, purchasing systems, and the ability to integrate with Oracle and Microsoft SQL databases allow sharing of engineering data across the enterprise.