CIMdata Press Releases
A New Program Review Report from CIMdata: CONTACT Software GmbH
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, January 17, 2006—CIMdata consulting and research firm announces the availability of its CONTACT Software Program review report. In this report, CIMdata provides an overall review and assessment of CONTACT Software GmbH (CONTACT) and their PLM solution. Areas covered include CONTACT’s position within the PLM market, a review of their market and solutions programs, an assessment of their product offerings, and reactions from a number of their users.
Ken Amann, CIMdata Director of Research and author of this report said, “While CONTACT started with a CAD data management system, they have evolved to provide a more robust environment and are expanding their ability to manage more comprehensive business processes.” He added that they are developing a “richer set of applications that will reside on top of the foundation PDM and integration capabilities already in place.”
CONTACT software is focused on CAD data management, engineering data management (EDM), product data management (PDM), and consulting. “Although the current release of their solution has limited configuration management capabilities when compared to the industry leaders,” said Mr. Amann, “they provide a solid PDM-based solution for small-to medium-size enterprises and groups within larger companies.”
CONTACT has an excellent understanding of the problems and working methods of customers and prospects in their target industries, Mr. Amann explained. They have a loyal and growing customer base, who describes CONTACT as a company that is “knowledgeable, listens to their needs, and responds quickly to requests for product enhancements.”
Copies of the CONTACT Software Program Review are available at no cost as a CIMdata Complimentary Report.