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January 15th, 2010
I-Cubed Names Distinguished Group of Industry Leaders to Board of Advisors
Leaders to Add Acquisition, PLM Technology and Cloud-Computing Expertise
Raleigh, NC, January 15, 2010 – Integrated Industrial Information, Inc. (I-Cubed™), the Engineering Business Integration (EBI) company, announced today that Fred Hutchison, Yogesh Shinde and Troy Tolle have been appointed to the company’s newly formed Board of Advisors (BOA). These distinguished individuals will provide the necessary strategic direction to move I-Cubed into the next phase of growth.
The I-Cubed BOA members offer an essential source of expertise in the key areas of acquisitions, cloud-computing and PLM technology. They will contribute guidance to I-Cubed’s meeting its business objectives and long-term strategic goals moving forward. The BOA members are expected to provide insight and critique so that I-Cubed can exceed the expectations of its partners and customers, and provide value to its employee shareholders.
“It is my responsibility to make informed decisions about the direction of the company,” says Donald A. Thompson, Jr., President and CEO of I-Cubed. “It is critical in this position to have access to people with high integrity and strong business acumen to guide us in the right direction. Fred, Yogesh and Troy are leaders in their respective fields, and equally as important, have a passion for innovation, mentoring, and a commitment to delivering candid feedback to the I-Cubed management team.”
Fred Hutchison is Managing Partner at Hutchison Law Group, a Raleigh, NC based firm representing many of the premier technology and life science companies in the Southeast. Fred works with a variety of companies, from startups and university spinouts to publicly held companies, and focuses his practice on venture capital, securities and mergers and acquisitions. Fred and his firm have represented I-Cubed for several years and, in 2005, Fred was the lead attorney during I-Cubed’s asset sale to Adobe systems.
Yogesh Shinde is Senior Director of Technology Engineering at Ingenix, a UnitedHealth Group company focused on Health Management and Decision Support solutions. Prior to joining Ingenix, Yogesh was a member of the engineering management staff at PTC where he led development of design collaboration applications for PTC’s Windchill Enterprise PLM suite and served as a technical liaison for I-Cubed. Yogesh has the unique ability to apply technical expertise in a business context, which is a rare skill to have and difficult expertise for a small company to acquire. Yogesh will help I-Cubed create structure and programs to enhance the development of its new products and mentor its technologists.
Troy Tolle is the Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at Digital Chalk, an online educational software company offering web-based platforms for e-learning and continuing education. As a champion of cloud computing Troy pushes the envelope for what can be done in education to build for the future. Troy is a leader in cloud technology and has been called on numerous times by Amazon’s cloud technology team for feedback on emerging technologies. Troy is the author of multiple patent applications in the arena of synchronized multimedia and video authoring using cloud technology. The expertise that Troy brings will allow I-Cubed to evolve smoothly into the cloud computing arena.
About I-Cubed
Since 1984, I-Cubed has been developing solutions that maximize the tremendous potential of engineering assets across the enterprise. I-Cubed is a leader in CAD Data Migration, Business Process Consulting, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) consulting and engineering software development.
January 12th, 2010
I-Cubed Expands Executive Team with Two Industry Experts
Kennebrew and Yates to Grow I-Cubed’s New Business Units
Raleigh, NC, January 12, 2010 – Integrated Industrial Information, Inc. (I-Cubed™), the Engineering Business Integration (EBI) company, announces the addition of Lewis Kennebrew, as Vice President, Professional Services, and Robin Yates, as Director, Emerging Technologies, to its executive leadership team. Both individuals are accomplished professionals in the technology industry.
Lewis Kennebrew, based in Chicago, IL, specializes in improving product development processes, leading technology initiatives and services development. Kennebrew has a distinguished career as a business consultant with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLC, think3, Inc. and Parametric Technology Corporation (PTC). Prior to joining I-Cubed, Kennebrew was Vice President, Operations at ProductSpace Solutions, Inc. a PTC value-added reseller in the Midwest region. He has a B.S. in Aerospace Science Engineering from Tuskegee University and earned his MBA from the University of Michigan.
“Lewis has a blend of deep technical expertise that is shared through the lens of an experienced business process leader”, says Donald A. Thompson, Jr., President and CEO of I-Cubed. “His experience delivering technical solutions across the aerospace, defense and discrete manufacturing sectors adds immediate value to our emerging PLM consulting practice. Lewis delivers strategic advice that is embraced by customers because he has the talent to deliver what he describes.”
Robin Yates has a history of transforming new ideas from concept to code to commercial offerings. As Director, Emerging Technologies, Yates will be charged with growing I-Cubed’s partnership network, and developing synergies between industry, government and universities. Yates began his career with Bell Northern Research specializing in Pro/ENGINEER designs for the telecommunications industry. Yates served as Director of Marketing & Technology for JRMI, an HR consulting practice that developed software such as Employee Appraiser. Prior to joining I-Cubed, Yates served as COO and Managing Partner of NetUnlimited, Inc. Yates has served on the boards of two technology companies and the Better Business Bureau of NW NC. He has a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from NC State University.
“Having led companies through strategic alliances, funding stages and acquisitions, Robin will provide us with valuable insight as we execute our strategic plan,” says Thompson. “An engineer by training and entrepreneur at heart, Robin’s approach to innovation is results-based, and with his guidance our portfolio of innovative products will create long-term value for our employee shareholders.”
About I-Cubed
Since 1984, I-Cubed™ has been developing solutions that maximize the tremendous potential of engineering assets across the enterprise. I-Cubed is a leader in CAD Data Migration, Business Process Consulting, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) consulting and software development.
January 11th, 2010
I-Cubed Announces Partnership with Convertigo
Mashups Could Eliminate Swivel-Chair Integrations
Raleigh, NC, January 11, 2010 – Integrated Industrial Information, Inc. (I-Cubed), the Engineering Business Integration (EBI) Company, announces formation of a strategic partnership with Convertigo, Inc., a global leader in Enterprise Mashups. Convertigo’s software will allow I-Cubed to integrate their customers’ ERP, PLM, CRM, and CMS systems into a seamless application interface for Web2.0 initiatives.
Developers know all too well the “swivel-chair” integration required to combine two or more enterprise systems. Typically, integrations of multiple enterprise systems require tightly woven APIs and customized scripts that only last until the next software release. Mashups allow coding to be soft-wired from the native systems, similar to widgets, and allows information to be presented as a single, seamless interface, comparable to a dashboard user experience.
"I-Cubed’s heritage has been to bridge complex engineering data across the enterprise…” said Lewis Kennebrew, Vice President, Professional Services, at I-Cubed. “Developing mashups would be an evolution of that history, enabling our customers to create integrations that will last over time and facilitate rapid application development.”
Gartner recently identified enterprise mashups as number five of the “10 Most Disruptive Technologies” that will shape the IT landscape over the next five years. They also predict that by 2010, 80% of new enterprise applications will contain mashups. To find out how I-Cubed uses mashups to bridge enterprise systems, visit www.i-cubed.com.
About Convertigo
Convertigo offers a platform to develop Web 2.0 applications simply, quickly, and at a lower cost than traditional development. Already recognized as a major player in Enterprise 2.0, Convertigo has the most complete platform for Enterprise Mashup available in the market.
About I-Cubed
Since 1984, I-Cubed has been developing solutions that maximize the tremendous potential of engineering assets across the enterprise. I-Cubed is a leader in CAD Data Migration, Business Process Consulting, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) consulting and software development. Find out more at www.i-cubed.com.
December 31st, 2009
RTP Tech Company I-Cubed Celebrates 25th Anniversary
Best Growth Year Despite Economic Downturn
Raleigh, NC, December 31, 2009 – Integrated Industrial Information, Inc. (I-Cubed), the Engineering Business Integration (EBI) company, is proud to celebrate its 25th anniversary ─ the best year ever! I-Cubed experienced a banner year in 2009 despite the widespread downturn in the economy.
A number of factors contributed to significant revenue growth of 36% and increased profitability in 2009: key wins within the aerospace/defense, automotive, and telecommunications industries; product and partner diversification; and the addition of 2 new executives, 10 new employees, and 3 new channel partners. I-Cubed is celebrating these successes along with the company’s 25th anniversary in 2010.
Founder Grant Willard started I-Cubed, in 1984, upon graduation from NC State University with the development of CAD-PACK, a 2D drafting tool that was originally developed as educational software for computer-aided design (CAD). CAD-PACK allowed users to gain valuable design experience without consuming expensive seat time on mainframe CADAM and is still in use today. Over the last 25 years, I-Cubed has played an integral role in the history of CAD development, having licensed their technologies to software giants such as Adobe®, AutoDesk®, and Parametric Technologies Corporation (PTC®).
In 2006, I-Cubed became an employee-owned company and transitioned leadership to current President and CEO, Donald A. Thompson, Jr. Since the transition, I-Cubed has diversified its product and service offerings to include a broader global services practice, data migration services, and new products for supply-chain collaboration.
For more information on how I-Cubed reached considerable growth despite economic downturn, please visit www.i-cubed.com.
About I-Cubed
Since 1984, I-Cubed has been developing solutions that maximize the tremendous potential of engineering assets across the enterprise. I-Cubed is a leader in CAD Data Migration, Business Process Consulting, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) consulting, and software development. Find out more at www.i-cubed.com.
December 15th, 2009
I-Cubed Launches Hosted Product Lifecycle Management Solution
Global Healthcare Company Selects Raleigh-based I-Cubed
Raleigh, NC, December 15, 2009 – Integrated Industrial Information, Inc. (I-Cubed), the Engineering Business Integration (EBI) company, announces the launch of their hosted product lifecycle management (PLM) practice for Windchill®, the business collaboration software that enables development efficiencies and reduces errors and rework.
In the past, outsourcing enterprise PLM to an application service provider (ASP) has been the exception in the marketplace and not the rule, since product information is usually very confidential. Typical enterprise PLM deployments are so highly customized that the installations are complex and lengthy. I-Cubed’s approach makes the ASP option an attractive alternative. “We were able to meet a very aggressive schedule for a global healthcare company that required deployment in weeks instead of months,” said Robin Yates, Director, Emerging Technologies at I-Cubed. “We believe that providing a hosted solution for PLM helps companies stay focused on product development and innovation versus worrying about IT.”
I-Cubed, a PTC® Platinum Advantage Partner, has been implementing PLM systems since 1996; therefore, the best practices, personnel, and systems were already in place. The addition of the ASP practice gives PTC customers an alternative to accelerate a deployment-in-process or add a division/department that would normally wait until budgets or IT resources were available.
In addition, I-Cubed offers other ASP solutions for business process integration, including Adobe® LiveCycle® Enterprise Suite 2, Adobe Mosaic® and Convertigo’s Enterprise Mashup Server. Later in 2010, I-Cubed will also begin offering PTC’s Windchill ProductPoint, a cost-effective PLM solution based on Microsoft’s SharePoint® technology.
To find out additional information about I-Cubed’s PLM practice and other hosted software solutions, visit www.i-cubed.com.
About I-Cubed
Since 1984, I-Cubed has been developing solutions that maximize the tremendous potential of engineering assets across the enterprise. I-Cubed is a leader in CAD Data Migration, Business Process Consulting, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) consulting, and software development. Find out more at www.i-cubed.com.
December 1st, 2009
Adobe Selects I-Cubed as Gold Solution Partner
Recent Designation Builds on Series of Successes
Raleigh, NC, December 1, 2009 – Integrated Industrial Information, Inc. (I-Cubed), the Engineering Business Integration (EBI) company, is proud to announce the achievement of Gold Solution Partner, the highest designation in the Adobe® worldwide partner program.
Adobe’s Solution Partner Program is designed for companies that provide solution-based sales, system integration, services or extended products based on Adobe technology. The relationship began when Adobe acquired Navisware FileLine from I-Cubed in 2006. FileLine is a Digital Rights Management (DRM) technology for computer aided design (CAD) and enterprise intelligence, which has been integrated into Adobe LiveCycle® Enterprise Suite 2.
“The partnership with Adobe enables I-Cubed to develop Rich Enterprise Applications (REA) with best-in-class development tools and is an important step in providing innovative user experiences for our customers,” said Donald A. Thompson, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer of I-Cubed.
I-Cubed is building on earlier successes with Adobe by launching SuppliPack™, an application for supply chain collaboration. SuppliPack automates the combination of 2D/3D CAD views, CAD models and supporting documentation into a single 3D PDF that is rights managed using Adobe LiveCycle Rights Management ES2 module.
SuppliPack is developed using Adobe’s Flex® technology to provide a small footprint application that works in context of a CAD session to easily gather design assets from a variety of sources into a quickly assembled, lightweight design package. SuppliPack was awarded Honorable Mention at Adobe MAX 2009 in the category of Enterprise Productivity.
To learn more about I-Cubed’s development using Adobe technologies, please visit www.i-cubed.com.
About I-Cubed
Since 1984, I-Cubed has been developing solutions that maximize the tremendous potential of engineering assets across the enterprise. I-Cubed is a leader in CAD Data Migration, Business Process Consulting, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) consulting, and software development. Find out more at www.i-cubed.com.
April 1st, 2009
I-Cubed Releases Solid Edge Integration for PTC® Windchill®
Workgroup Manager Functionality for Solid Edge
Raleigh, NC April 1, 2009 – Integrated Industrial Information, Inc. (I-Cubed), the Engineering Business Integration (EBI) company, announced today the release of the I-Cubed Solid Edge® CAD Integration for Windchill.
The I-Cubed Solid Edge CAD Integration for Windchill enables engineers to create CAD documents and drawings in Solid Edge and then manage those files in Windchill without leaving the Solid Edge user interface. The Solid Edge CAD Integration allows users to capture, track, and control essential part and manufacturing data throughout the product lifecycle.
“Partnering with I-Cubed eliminates integration issues and thus allows our sales process to focus on the clear customer benefits of PTC’s industry leading Windchill process and content management solution ,” says BRT Solutions President, Marco Bertolucci. “This new integration from I-Cubed provides significant value to our Solid Edge customers, allowing us to take on new accounts and win.”
The I-Cubed Solid Edge CAD Integration is currently available and supports Solid Edge V19 and V20 on Windchill 8.0 and higher. For more information visit I-Cubed’s website at http://bit.ly/i3solidedge.
About I-Cubed
Since 1984, Integrated Industrial Information, Inc. (I-Cubed), has been developing solutions that maximize the tremendous potential of engineering assets across the enterprise. I-Cubed is a PTC Platinum Development Partner. For more information, please visit www.i-cubed.com.
About BRT Solutions
BRT Solutions offers MCAD and PLM solutions and services to manufacturers and product developers across Canada. For more information, please visit www.brt-solutions.com.
March 11th, 2009
NxRev Selects I-Cubed for Windchill® Migration Offering
“I-Cubed’s twenty year track record of delivering quality products and support, combined with their strong PTC relationship, made I-Cubed the obvious choice as our migration partner. We want to offer our customers a complete end-to-end solution for Windchill deployments. Our customers’ engineering data is their most precious asset and I-Cubed understands how to transport it with care,” says Scott Carmichael, vice president, NxRev.
I-Cubed’s migration tool, Legend, solves the problem of moving engineering data from a file system, custom databases, or legacy PLM/PDM systems into Windchill. Legend supports the migration of all MCAD data and non-CAD data that Windchill supports.
Mr. Carmichael adds, “I-Cubed maintains a strong relationship with both our team and the customer. They take ownership of customer problems and work closely with every customer to ensure migration success. With I-Cubed as part of the team, I am confident in our ability to deliver successful migration solutions.”
Legend is currently being used by NxRev at a defense contractor customer site to load SolidWorks 2008 data into Windchill 9.0. By partnering with I-Cubed, NxRev was able to meet its mission to the customer and provide the tools that fully integrate PLM into the customer development processes.
About I-Cubed
Since 1984, I-Cubed has been developing solutions that maximize the tremendous potential of engineering assets across the enterprise. I-Cubed is the leading CAD data migration solutions provider for PLM. In addition to data migration solutions, I-Cubed provides custom CAD Integrations, PLM and Enterprise Rights Management consulting. Find out more at: www.i-cubed.com
About NxRev
NxRev has the largest customer base on the West Coast. Its personnel has been involved with PTC products for a combined 50 years of industry experience, in consulting services, design engineering and project management. The company has been involved with Pro/INTRALINK ® since its initial release as well as Pro/PDM™ before that. The team has extensive experience training both beginner and advanced users of PTC solutions. www.nxrev.com
PTC, Windchill, Pro/INTRALINK, Pro/PDM and PartnerAdvantage are trademarks or registered trademarks of Parametric Technology Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries
August 7th, 2008
I-Cubed Announces Pro/I 3.x Beta Program
For the beta program I-Cubed is looking for customers who want to go from Pro/I 3.4 to Windchill PDMLink 9, have around 5,000-20,000 files, and a do-it-yourself attitude. Latest only CAD data migration is a requirement for the beta program.
A customer who signs-up for the beta program will receive our software and our dedicated support to walk them through their entire migration. We are limiting the beta period to 15 customers.
June 1st, 2008
EVENT: PTC/User World Event
May 28th, 2008
I-Cubed Launches Rights Management Practice
“The globalization of product development brings with it the need for updated and enhanced security measures to protect intellectual property,” says I-Cubed Vice President of Technology and Services, Mark Winnie. “Our goal is to provide a portfolio of solutions to assist corporations with their rights management initiatives.”
Download the full release (pdf)
April 12th, 2008
New Website Release
June 1st, 2007
EVENT: PTC/User World Event
June 1st, 2007
I-Cubed Featured in Business Leader
“I saw an opportunity to make an impact,” says Thompson, president and member of the board of directors of Integrated Industrial Information Inc. (I-Cubed). Thompson, who joined I-Cubed as a sales representative in 1996, showed his motivation and willingness to learn. This did not go unnoticed by founder and former president Grant Williard, who honored his commitment to prepare Thompson for potential career advancements.
For the full article visit: The Park Guide
January 1st, 2007
I-Cubed Becomes Broad Based Employee Owned Company
January 9th, 2006
Acquisition of FileLine DRM Technology to Extend Adobe LiveCycle Policy Server Capabilities for Protection of Native Microsoft Office and CAD Documents
For the full article visit: Adobe Press Release
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