Parametric Technology Corporation Achieves Compatibility with Microsoft Windows NT and Windows 98

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Parametric Technology Corporation has announced that its Pro/ENGINEER(R)20 and Pro/DESKTOP (tm) 5 products have achieved compatibility with Microsoft Windows NT and Windows 98. This milestone signifies a significant achievement for the company, with nearly 50% of new Pro/ENGINEER licenses purchased being for Windows NT. The Designed for Windows logo ensures that customers can expect compatibility and optimal performance of these products on the Windows NT and Windows 98 operating systems. The company's president and chief operating officer, C. Richard Harrison, highlighted the importance of adopting the Windows NT platform, which was first supported by the company over five years ago. The compatibility of Pro/ENGINEER with Windows NT and Windows 98 will provide users with a seamless experience, allowing them to harness the powerful capabilities of the software with ease.

Key Takeaways:

  • Pro/ENGINEER(R)20 and Pro/DESKTOP (tm) 5 have achieved compatibility with Microsoft Windows NT and Windows 98, meeting the Designed for Windows logo standards.
  • Nearly 50% of new Pro/ENGINEER licenses purchased are for Windows NT, showcasing the significance of this achievement for the company.
  • The Designed for Windows logo signifies that Pro/ENGINEER and Pro/DESKTOP meet Microsoft standards for compatibility on Windows NT and Windows 98 operating systems.
  • The company has a long history of supporting the Windows NT platform, which was first adopted over five years ago.
  • The new user interface of Pro/ENGINEER 20 has been designed to be easier to learn and use, while increasing the efficiency of experienced users.
  • Pro/DESKTOP, an accessible and easy-to-learn design system, fully embeds Microsoft Visual Basic(R) for Applications, making it easy for users to develop their own macros and customize the application.
  • Pro/ENGINEER 20 includes pricing at U.S. $5,995, representing a new entry point for the software.
  • Thermo King, a division of Ingersoll-Rand, is benefiting from the interoperability of Pro/ENGINEER between Windows NT and UNIX versions, allowing for a smooth transition worldwide.
  • Daratech Inc. agrees that Pro/ENGINEER 20 achieves the balance between ease of use and powerful functionality.
  • Charles Foundyller, president and CEO of Daratech Inc., states that Pro/ENGINEER is the first high-end mechanical design automation software to adopt the Windows NT platform.
  • Pro/DESKTOP is priced at U.S. $3,495 and scheduled to ship in November.
  • Parametric Technology Corporation, a market leader in integrated product development and information management solutions, provides comprehensive product development and information management solutions.

Statistics:

  • Nearly 50% of new Pro/ENGINEER licenses purchased are for Windows NT.
  • The company has supported the Windows NT platform for over five years.
  • Pro/ENGINEER 20 includes a new user interface designed to be easier to learn and use.
  • Pro/ENGINEER 20 has a new entry price of U.S. $5,995.
  • Pro/DESKTOP is priced at U.S. $3,495 and scheduled to ship in November.
  • Parametric Technology Corporation achieved over $1 billion in revenue in its fiscal year ended September 30, 1998.

Sources:

  • Parametric Technology Corporation. (1998). Parametric Technology Corporation Achieves Compatibility with Microsoft Windows NT and Windows 98. [Press Release].
  • Daratech Inc. [Not specified in the original text; unavailable].
  • Thermo King. [Interview, as seen in the original press release].
  • Yusuf Mehdi. (1998). About the Windows client group. Microsoft.