Omnify Software Joins Mentor Graphics OpenDoor Program; Seamless Interface Gives Mentor Customers a Means for Simplified Product Data Management
WILMINGTON, Mass.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Feb. 22, 2005—
Omnify Software, a leading provider of product
lifecycle management (PLM) software for mid-market electronic,
medical, mechanical, and defense OEMs, today announced that it has
joined the Mentor Graphics OpenDoor(TM) partner program. Through the
partnership, customers are able to reap the benefits of a joint
solution based on Mentor's electronic design products and Omnify's PLM
software.
The OpenDoor program consists of companies that offer well
integrated, leading edge software solutions that complement the Mentor
Graphics suite of tools in all aspects of the design process. Omnify's
business-ready PLM solution allows for bi-directional sharing of
information between the Omnify database and Mentor Graphics
engineering design tools. This interface offers the ability for
customers to simplify their component data and library management and
enhance their productivity with Mentor's design tools. The integrated
solution also eliminates the need for engineering departments to
manage separate databases from other groups in an organization.
"The Mentor Graphics OpenDoor program offers customers integrated
solutions, expanding the choices available to Mentor Graphics users in
all design processes," said Dan Boncella, Director of Marketing
Systems Design Division. "Due to Omnify's open architecture and
seamless interface with the Mentor products, the company is a natural
fit for the program."
Leveraging Omnify PLM with Mentor design tools provides customers
with:
-- Simplified part data and library management
-- Seamlessly integrate between Omnify and Mentor's
DxDesigner/DxDatabook products; providing engineers with a
content database that is managed and used by all groups in
an organization.
-- Automation of administrative tasks
-- New part request (NPR)
-- Engineering Change Orders (ECOs)
-- Bill of Materials (BOM) processing and management
-- Access to additional product development groups
-- Eliminate disconnect between engineering and other groups
in an organization such as Operations, Documentation
Control/Configuration Management, Manufacturing Groups,
and Test/QA.
-- Engineering Sandbox
-- Create, modify and organize BOMs prior to release without
logging into the Omnify system.
-- Unified product development process
-- Manage parts, bill of materials, engineering change and
documentation information in one location.
-- Reduced prototype errors
"We are extremely pleased to be a member of the OpenDoor program,"
said Chuck Cimalore, CTO of Omnify Software. "Our seamless integration
with Mentor's engineering design tools provides a single comprehensive
engineering environment for product innovation that enables companies
to quickly deliver products to market and obtain competitive advantage
within their industry."
About Omnify Software
Omnify Software designs, delivers and supports innovative product
lifecycle management (PLM) solutions for the Electronics OEM and
Electronics Manufacturing Services industries. The Omnify Software
platform provides bi-directional interfaces with an organization's
existing systems such as CAD/CAE tools, ERP, MRP and CRM programs to
offer a single environment for the sharing of product data among the
design environment, Enterprise and supply chain. The Omnify product
content and change management system delivers significant
cost-savings, improved product innovation and quality, and decreased
time-to-market for customers in a wide range of industries. For
additional product information, including pricing, please call
978-988-3800, email info@omnifysoft.com or visit www.omnifysoft.com.
About Mentor Graphics
Mentor Graphics Corporation (Nasdaq: MENT) is a world leader in
electronic hardware and software design solutions, providing products,
consulting services and award-winning support for the world's most
successful electronics and semiconductor companies. Established in
1981, the company reported revenues over the last 12 months of about
$700 million and employs approximately 3,800 people worldwide.
Corporate headquarters are located at 8005 S.W. Boeckman Road,
Wilsonville, Oregon 97070-7777; Silicon Valley headquarters are
located at 1001 Ridder Park Drive, San Jose, California 95131-2314.
World Wide Web site: http://www.mentor.com.
"Omnify" is a registered trademark of Omnify Software. Any trade,
product or service name referenced in this document using the name
"Omnify" is a trademark and/or property of Omnify Software. All other
trade, product, or service names referenced in this release may be
trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
Contact:
PAN Communications
Lisa Rivero/Colin Ruane, 978-474-1900
omnify@pancomm.com
or
Omnify Software
Alaine Bettencourt, 978-988-3800
alaine@omnifysoft.com
