Cyco Software Announces Availability of Cyco AutoManager 2005 Business Application Suite

Atlanta, GA - July 27, 2005- Cyco Software, a leading global software company offering Engineering Data Management (EDM) solutions, announced today the worldwide availability of Cyco AutoManager Meridian 2005 and Cyco AutoManager TeamWork 2005. Both data management solutions deliver robust multi-CAD integration, multiple productivity enhancements and accelerated performance that helps companies, large and small, to strategically manage engineering data across the information lifecycle. Cyco AutoManager Subscribers will be the first to receive the new software as part of their annual maintenance contract. Special upgrade pricing is available for existing users.

Companies are increasingly challenged to leverage critical engineering data and technical asset documentation across the information lifecycle. In a world driven by global communications, organizations need to have the capability to instantly access this information to meet deadlines, avoid disruptions and maintain quality while saving money in the process. Cyco Software's integrated business application suite simplifies, automates and streamlines the management of technical information to achieve higher levels of profitability.

"Fast access to technical information enables organizations to maintain superior productivity standards while competing in a global market place," says Martijn Janmaat, Cyco Software President & CEO. "This latest installment of our popular data management solutions provides organizations with the power to consolidate engineering data and share it across the enterprise at a moment's notice."

Cyco AutoManager 2005 Highlights
Cyco AutoManager Meridian 2005, for larger organizations, and Cyco AutoManager TeamWork 2005, for departmental operations, are Cyco Software's most versatile software solutions to date with support for a range of different CAD applications including AutoCAD 2006, Autodesk Inventor 10, SolidWorks, Promis-E, ESCAD and ELCAD. Support for the latest CAD releases provides Cyco customers with a seamless upgrade while maintaining their existing investment.

Cyco AutoManager 2005's Inventor browser enables designers to work faster while minimizing errors. They can see the status of all sub-component documents right inside the active Inventor assembly. Consequently, designers can now make simple adjustments to the assembly without switching between Inventor and Cyco AutoManager.

Industry-Specific Capabilities
The Cyco AutoManager Meridian 2005 business application suite features key functionality relevant to specific industries, including energy, manufacturing, construction, pharmaceutical and oil & gas. In conjunction with add-on applications, Cyco's core data management platform can be configured to fit the special requirements of these markets:

· Cyco AutoManager MAXIMO Module enables access to all technical asset documentation in Cyco AutoManager from MRO Software MAXIMO.

· Cyco AutoManager BOM Module for automatic bill of materials management and integration of product data in ERP systems.

· Cyco AutoManager Publisher distributes engineering data to other enterprise automation systems.

Since its inception in 2000, Cyco AutoManager Meridian has enabled customers around the world to reach new levels of productivity and profitability. "We need Cyco AutoManager Meridian to keep things on track here. We wouldn't be able to get our work done on time and deliver prototypes if it wasn't for Cyco AutoManager Meridian," says Dan Bounds with York International (United States). Jeroen Renes with Hawe (The Netherlands) agrees, "No single document in this company will ever be lost again." Jose Perez with Chilectra (Chile) says to be "extremely pleased" with Cyco AutoManager Meridian. Steve Forehand with Egide (United States) concludes, "All our departments are now able to retrieve engineering data at a moment's notice."

Availability, Packaging and Pricing
Cyco AutoManager 2005 is now shipping worldwide. Both Cyco AutoManager Meridian and Cyco AutoManager TeamWork are available in English, German, French, Japanese, Finnish, Italian, Spanish, Brazilian/Portuguese and Russian. As part of their maintenance program benefits, Cyco AutoManager Subscribers will be the first to receive the software. Other Cyco customers can take advantage of special upgrade pricing. Please contact Cyco Software or a local reseller for details. Call (800) 323-2926 ext 111 (Americas) or +31 (0) 70 413-3700 (Europe, Asia/Pacific) to find a reseller.

About Cyco Software
Cyco Software provides Engineering Data Management (EDM) and Application Integration solutions for multiple vertical industries, including energy, manufacturing, construction, pharmaceutical and oil & gas. Cyco Software has almost two decades of industry experience with more than 16,000 clients and over 275,000 users in 50+ countries worldwide. The company has offices in the USA, UK, Germany, and The Netherlands and an extensive global network of established partners. Cyco Software ensures a high level of service and support on a truly worldwide scale for its leading software solutions Cyco AutoManager Meridian and Cyco AutoManager TeamWork. For more information, please visit http://www.cyco.com, or call (800) 323-2926 ext 111 (Americas) or +31 (0) 70 413-3700 (Europe).

Cyco Software, Cyco and AutoManager are registered trademarks of Cyco Software BV. All other brand names, product names, or trademarks belong to their respective holders. (c) 2005 Cyco Software, Inc. All rights reserved.

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