PHASE 2 Offers SaaS Applications for Smaller Businesses Left Behind by Microsoft.
Hosted solution provider introduces construction and manufacturing document sharing Solution, based on Microsoft SharePoint, at $35 per month
HONOLULU, Hawaii – Oct. 18, 2007 -- PHASE 2 International™, a worldwide provider of reliable hosted business applications,
today announced the availability
of ShareCAD for AutoCAD®, a powerful centralized platform based on Microsoft SharePoint
for contractors, architects and manufacturers to securely share drawings and project
data via the Internet.
PHASE 2’s ShareCAD for AutoCAD provides the flexibility,
reliable operation and full security that major construction and production projects
require. ShareCAD shares more than drawings; the system includes built-in workflows
for Request For Proposal (RFP) processes and options to integrate established workflows
into the system for greater productivity and management overview. ShareCAD has been
developed to automatically handle all externally referenced documents attached to
the AutoCAD drawings, such as xREFs, and will also accommodate related data files
including Excel, Word, and PDF documents.
“ShareCAD exemplifies the power and simplicity
of solutions based on Microsoft Office SharePoint Server,” said Simon Floyd, Microsoft
Corp.’s global industry technology strategist for Product Lifecycle Management.
“Not only does it address the specific needs of architects and engineers, it also
facilitates everyday business processes. Furthermore, ShareCAD can be used on any
Internet connection to provide a flexible, seamless user experience.”
ShareCAD for
AutoCAD operates through any Internet browser, and is based on the Microsoft SharePoint
platform, which includes the industry’s most advanced document management and collaboration tools available. PHASE 2 delivers industry-leading provision of SaaS (Software-as-a-Service)
and advanced business application hosting via a simple low monthly payment, with
no up-front IT costs.
“ShareCAD for AutoCAD was created with the involvement of
several major customers,” said Kevin Doherty, CEO, PHASE 2 International. “Because
it is based on standardized SharePoint workflow processes, this hosted product is
incredibly simple to access and use. The great advantage to customers is that there
are no server hardware costs, no up-front bulk payments for software licenses, and
no ongoing IT maintenance worries. It is perfect for companies needing a cost-effective
solution for sharing project data.”
ShareCAD for AutoCAD starts at $69 per month
for 10 users, or $79 per month for individual users, and is available for immediate
purchase at PHASE 2’s on-line store.
About PHASE 2 International - More IT capability,
less risk
PHASE 2 delivers affordable and scalable access to high-end business software
applications via SaaS (Software as a Service). Building from its strong history
of IT consulting, PHASE 2 introduces an integrated suite of powerful applications
for small-to-medium-sized businesses including Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Exchange,
Microsoft Project, Microsoft CRM, Microsoft Live Communicator, and ShareCAD for
AutoCAD. PHASE 2 complements its portfolio of horizontal software solutions with
specific domain expertise and custom applications for industries such as architectural,
manufacturing and construction professions.
All of PHASE 2s business applications
are delivered across the web to enable immediate, fast, on-demand access to corporate
information wherever you are in the world. PHASE 2s SaaS solutions ensure a scalable
and secure IT foundation that provides an affordable growth for future requirements,
automatic data back-up, along with the most reliable, state-of-the-art infrastructure
that removes the burden and risks of hosting solutions internally.
PHASE 2 is a
Microsoft Gold Certified Partner. PHASE 2 is headquartered in Honolulu, HI, and
operates a secure, state-of-the-art data center.
Please Contact Us for information
on hosted applications for your business.
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