Users Prognosticate Increasing Requirements for softelec Software
Recent user poll shows promising market perspectives for Munich based raster software specialist
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Munich, September 20, 2004 - More than one third of softelec users estimate an increase in requirements to apply their raster software in the next few years. The largest potential can be foreseen in graphic services, in GIS related applications, and in the mechanical industry. These are the major results of a recent research study initiated by softelec.
A specialist in software development of raster, hybrid, and vector conversion technology since the early 1990s softelec's future looks bright. More than 90 percent of their clients predict that using the software will at least stay stable on the current level. About 38 percent even expect an increase in demand.
High Potential Industry Sectors In some industrial sectors even above average requirements are estimated. Particularly scan and drafting service providers as well as users from geographical applications and in the mechanical industry see a growing demand compared to the current status. This has been expressed by more than 40 percent of these users.
"The figures point out quite clearly that we have been right with our product strategy. Obviously, we are successful in fulfilling user requirements and market needs", resumes Stefan Horvatin, managing director of softelec.
The poll results prove that softelec's software has become an indispensable tool for many companies and is applied frequently. 25 percent of all respondents are making use of it on a daily basis. One third have stated to run it frequently and constantly. 18 percent use the software on a weekly basis. Thus, more than three quarters of all users are applying softelec programs at least once a week. "From discussions with clients we were aware that our products often have a major significance for key tasks in a company. Now the results of the poll bring even more evidence for this", says Horvatin.
The most active users are found at graphic service providers and in Facility Management applications.
Software Supports Key Tasks Broad coverage across application areas is another indicator for the significance of softelec's software. Two thirds of the respondents use it for a clean-up of their scanned drawings. For 57 percent drawing conversion is a primary functionality while 53 percent use the software's extensive tool set for editing or revisions, 44 percent for legacy drawings' enhancements. Thus, the software is applied for at least two different kinds of applications. "These results support our general strategy which is to combine different tool groups and features in one product. Another good reason why our VPHybridCAD line of products is the leading brand in raster/vector processing."
In spring 2004 softelec had sent out a questionnaire to registered clients interrogating the frequency of usage of the softelec products, customer satisfaction, and future application trends.
Softelec's software products are primarily employed by users from graphic services, geographical applications, mechanical engineering, or industrial plant planning. Close to 44 percent of the respondents use Vpraster or Vpraster edit products, while more than 30 percent are using softelec's top level solution Vpstudio. Of all users interrogated 69 percent were from European countries, 16 percent from North America, and 14 percent from Asia.
Since 1990 softelec is a world leading software supplier for intelligent raster technology in CAD and GIS. VPHybridCAD is softelec's market leading brand for raster editing and vector conversion products. From the Munich, Germany, headquarters softelec products are distributed worldwide through international specialist resellers.
