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Compaq Achieves Number-One Market Share in PTC MDA Market

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Compaq Computer Corporation has taken the top spot in the PTC MDA market for the first time, according to data collected by the Parametric Technology Corporation. This achievement reflects the company's strong relationship with PTC and the demand for Windows NT-based workstations. Compaq's market share numbers also demonstrate the effectiveness of their lab on site at PTC in Waltham, Massachusetts, and their use of PTC applications in the development phase of new workstation design.

Key Takeaways:

  • Compaq has achieved the number-one overall market share position within the PTC MDA market, surpassing its competitors for the first time.
  • The company has been number one in the Microsoft Windows NT segment of PTC's Pro/ENGINEER market for the past year, outdistancing its competitors by nearly a 2 to 1 margin.
  • Compaq has a strong relationship with PTC, as evident from their lab on site at PTC in Waltham, Massachusetts, and their use of PTC applications in the development phase of new workstation design.
  • Compaq has been rolling out user seminars with PTC worldwide, showcasing their commitment to the Pro/ENGINEER 2000i platform.
  • Compaq has maintained a close partnership with PTC, with Ron Locklin, VP of Strategic Alliances at PTC, stating that Compaq's workstations are "clearly some of the best" designed with Intel processors.
  • John Thompson, VP and GM of the Workstation Division at Compaq, emphasizes the importance of Compaq's lab on site at PTC, stating that "we not only do our homework in the labs but we bring it to the market place as well."

Statistics:

  • Compaq has achieved a market share of number one in the PTC MDA market for the first time.
  • The company has a market share of nearly 2 to 1 in the Microsoft Windows NT segment of PTC's Pro/ENGINEER market.
  • Compaq's workstations are designed with Intel processors, which are a significant contributor to the company's success in the PTC MDA market.
  • Compaq has a strong global presence, with products sold and supported in more than 100 countries through a network of authorized Compaq marketing partners.

Sources:

  • Compaq Computer Corporation announcement: HOUSTON, Dec. 2 /PRNewswire/ --
  • Parametric Technology Corporation (PTC)
  • Compaq Computer Corporation press release (date and reference number unknown)

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