Watergate Software Partners with UMAX Data Systems Inc. to Enhance Product Quality

Strategic Insights -

Watergate Software, a leading global developer of hardware diagnostic and system information tools, has announced a licensing agreement with Taiwan-based UMAX Data Systems Inc. to employ Watergate's PC-Doctor Factory diagnostic product for use on manufacturing and test floors. This partnership aims to maximize end-user customer satisfaction by virtually eliminating manufacturing defects and improving product quality.

Key Takeaways:

  • UMAX Data Systems Inc., a publicly held Taiwanese company, will use Watergate's PC-Doctor Factory diagnostic tool for use during manufacturing and test floor operations in both Asia/Pacific and Americas regions.
  • The PC-Doctor Factory diagnostic tool is designed to maximize product quality, service, and support in the most cost-effective manner possible, featuring a comprehensive set of diagnostic test and system information tools.
  • The agreement marks the first "deal" stemming from Watergate's recently established Taiwan branch office, aimed at supporting industry up-and-coming manufacturers with their technology.
  • PC-Doctor Factory's unique Modular Core Technology contains over 350 test functions optimized for implementation throughout each stage of the product life cycle.
  • The tool enables the end-user to quickly identify and resolve problems caused by hardware failures or software conflicts, decreasing technical support overhead.

Statistics:

  • Over 350 test functions are optimized for implementation throughout each stage of the product life cycle.
  • PC-Doctor products have shipped over 10 million units to date.
  • Watergate has maintained relationships with most of the major PC manufacturers today.
  • UMAX Data Systems Inc. designs and markets PC and NT workstations, laptop computers, and Macintosh compatible systems based on the PowerPC chip architecture.

Sources:

  • Watergate Software Inc. (July 20, 1998)
  • UMAX Data Systems Inc. (no specific date)
  • Watergate Software Inc. (no specific date)
  • Business Wire (Web) - (July 20, 1998)
  • EnterComm (no specific date)
  • Watergate Software Inc. (no specific date)