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ENGHOUSE EXTENDS OPEN SOFTWARE APPROACH Markham, ON, July 1, 2002 - Enghouse Systems Limited (TSX:ESL) today announced it has added Intergraph to the growing list of technologies supported by Enghouse's unique PowerWORKS™ APD (Automated Plat Design. The Intergraph integration was highlighted in the March/April issue of EnergyIT magazine. "We are committed to being an open applications provider," said Andrew Nellestyn, President of Enghouse's Asset Management Division. “We will continue to work with all suppliers in order to support our customers and to permit them to leverage their investment in third-party GIS and CAD solutions. The provision of cross-platform, cross-product solutions is the order of the day.” As a testament to its openness, APD has already been integrated with utility processes using ArcInfo, AutoCAD®, and utility-developed mainframe systems. Integration with other technologies is underway. PowerWORKS™ APD has proven to annually save millions of dollars. APD is a software tool that enables the electric utility design for new residential subdivisions to be optimized. APD provides highly configurable automation, with manual override by the designer and extensive engineering calculations that automatically flag violations of design standards. PowerWORKS APD generates optimal design that means substantial savings in construction and time. Enghouse Systems Limited is a publicly traded Canadian software company, whose shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ESL. Founded in 1984, Enghouse offers a variety of software products and services for the telecommunications companies, utilities and oil and gas companies. Further information about Enghouse may be obtained from the company website at www.enghouse.com. PowerWORKS APD is a registered trademark of Enghouse Systems Limited. For further information contact: |
