New CMwebStat From CMstat Gives Manufacturers Virtual Access to Product Information; Powerful Tool Makes Sharing Critical Data a 24-Hour Capability for Business Operations
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 15, 1998--CMstat Corp., a leading developer and provider of comprehensive Configuration Management (CM) systems, today announced the release of CMwebStat(TM), a Web-based query tool that gives manufacturers access to product information via the Internet.
"CMwebStat is a Web-enabled software application designed to solve many manufacturing problems associated with complex business processes and limited availability of product information," said Jack Daley, president and chief executive officer of CMstat.
"Manufacturing companies with product drawings, documents, data and field service information distributed among multiple business functions and databases are CMwebStat's key markets. When used in combination with CMstat's V5 Configuration Management software system, CMwebStat is a cost-effective solution for synchronizing company resources and a powerful tool for making dynamic management decisions based on changing product and configuration information."
CMwebStat and CMstat's V5 CM system provide access to a product's vital information throughout its life cycle. CMwebStat is a powerful, easy-to-use query tool for viewing information on a product's parts, drawings, documentation, and changes within the CMstat V5 CM system. CMwebStat offers wildcard and Boolean capabilities to simplify searches and minimize the user knowledge required for retrieving any item. Each item possesses several searchable fields or attributes to refine queries with pinpoint accuracy.
"CMwebStat's most powerful feature is its ability to create custom reports on-the-fly," Daley said. "Every data item is available and easy to select -- a customized report can be created within CMwebStat in less than a minute. Companies that have used report templates in the past can now have dynamic reporting capability. Since one variable can affect a key management decision, CMwebStat gives management a flexible, accurate and fast tool for help in making critical product decisions."
"CMwebStat is designed as a browser-independent server application. This approach provides additional benefits such as increased user productivity and cost savings," said Cheryl Cornell, director of product management and marketing for CMstat.
"Because the browser is CMwebStat's user interface and means of navigating to information screens, users can be more productive as searching and cross-referencing data from several databases is avoided. As a server application, there are no costs to install hundreds to thousands of client applications, other than the browsers of choice. This means employees and vendors can use CMwebStat immediately with any browser after receiving user rights and a password."
CMstat's V5 CM system is a robust, full-featured configuration-management software application. The V5 CM system provides a complete CM process and closed-loop controls to manage the production and flow of product data. Its CM process creates relationships among data items to synchronize and minimize redundant data among departments and business operations.
As a result, users have a means of obtaining clear, concise and valid product information from one source.
The CMstat V5 CM system is installed at companies such as Lockheed Martin, Hughes JVC and the U.S. Postal Service in both integrated and standalone systems.
CMwebStat helps users eliminate the potential of redundant product information and uncertainty as to its validity. Installing CMwebStat means that critical product and configuration information can be available 24 hours a day worldwide.
CMwebStat is competitively priced and sold on a concurrent license basis.
CMstat Corp.
CMstat is the developer of a comprehensive suite of software applications, which manage all forms of product data and asset information. CMstat's configuration-management software helps companies effectively manage change and complex data relationships.
More information about CMstat is available on the Web at cmstat.com, via e-mail at info@cmstat.com or by telephone at 619/597-7502. CMstat is a wholly owned subsidiary of VSE Corp., Alexandria, Va.
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