MatrixOne Introduces Instant Messaging Technology for Value Chain Portfolio Applications; Enables ad hoc Communication Across Global Value Chains

Business Wire, Nov 20, 2002

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

WESTFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 20, 2002

MatrixOne, Inc. (NASDAQ: MONE), a leading provider of collaborative product lifecycle management (PLM) solutions for the value chain(TM), today announced the release of an Instant Messaging (IM) platform that can be added to any of MatrixOne's Value Chain Portfolio(TM) applications. This module extends online collaborative capabilities such as the ability for secure enterprise instant messaging for one-to-one or multiple user sessions across the value chain.

By adding this application, which is based on secure Internet protocols across firewalls, a MatrixOne user can detect other online team members and invite them into an instant messaging session. The session can be expanded by inviting others, thereby providing a real-time, text communication medium. Additionally, participants may instantly transition to other supported online conference mechanisms that support real-time collaboration in context, for multiple media types such as WebEx.

"This technology extends MatrixOne users the ability to have an integrated instant messaging solution to enhance communication across the global value chain," said Sam Zawaideh, vice president of product and solutions for MatrixOne. "Being able to detect online presence and invite users to collaboration sessions and ad hoc meetings, regardless of geographical boundaries, empowers MatrixOne users with effective communication tools that help them to accelerate product development and reduce time to market."

The IM platform was developed in conjunction with Geometric Software Solutions, Co. Ltd. of Bombay, India, a specialist in providing PLM software solutions to leading organizations worldwide.

"We are happy to provide innovative technology services to a global PLM player such as MatrixOne. Geometric's co-development strategy with value-added, technology-based services is what we believe differentiates us as a leading provider of cost effective, PLM solutions," said Ajit Joshi, head of the information management business unit at Geometric.

About MatrixOne

MatrixOne, Inc. (NASDAQ: MONE) is a recognized leader in delivering collaborative Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions. We provide flexible solutions that unleash the creative power of global value chains to inspire innovations and speed them to market. MatrixOne's more than 625 global customers represent the aerospace and defense, automotive, consumer products, high technology, life sciences, machinery and the process industries, and include Agilent Technologies, General Electric, Honda, Johnson Controls, Philips, Procter & Gamble, and Siemens. MatrixOne (www.matrixone.com) is headquartered in Westford, Massachusetts with locations throughout North America, Europe, and Asia/Pacific.

MatrixOne and eMatrix are registered trademarks, and Value Chain Portfolio and leading provider of collaborative product lifecycle management (PLM) solutions for the value chain are trademarks of MatrixOne, Inc. All other trademarks and service marks are the property of their respective owners.

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