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Cambridge, UK – 17th November 2009, Informatix Software International, the authors of MicroGDS and Piranesi, showcased the latest versions of both these key products at their UK Customer User Group on Thursday last, November 12th.  These product releases being the most significant announcements relating to the company‘s current kernel software offerings to have been made in the last 6 years.

Looking positively to the future Informatix also presented a detailed roadmap for the development of a new range of Build Lifecycle Management (BLM) solutions. These BLM solutions providing a single source of reference for all relevant data (graphical, visual, numerical, and textual) on the infrastructure and usage of a build, from concept through occupation and on to final demolition.

“In the spectacular setting of the Lord's Cricket Ground Media Centre, the chance to meet with the new management team and developers at Informatix was an opportunity not to be missed. The highlights of the User Group meeting were the Piranesi 6 and MicroGDS 11 demonstrations, giving a tantalising glimpse of the Building Lifecycle Management concept that is intended to take us beyond BIM. The new releases potentially put even greater power into the hands of the users (but come with much improved management tools to help administrators keep control where needed.) These new versions also lay strong foundations for the integration of the Informatix product family and it will be fascinating to see how this vision develops over the next few releases” said delegate John Warburton, Principal Architect of Pixelorchard.

Informatix also announced as part of its continuing growth plans for mainland Europe the opening of a new office in Paris, France
Informatix Software International Limited was founded in 1997 to develop 2D and 3D software for the architectural, engineering, construction, and facility management industries.  This British based company sells in 70 countries around the world from its head office in Cambridge, UK.

Informatix has spent 1000’s of man years and millions of pounds in developing software tools for the AEC market, and this investment has ensured Informatix products are used by 35% of the world’s top 100 Architects.  Both Informatix MicroGDS and Informatix Piranesi are used by companies around the world, and our continuing investment in both products ensures they are as leading edge today as they were 12 years ago.

Their products have been used on large scale projects including Heathrow Terminal 4, the Channel Tunnel, BT Head Office in St Pauls, London, Sprint Campus in the US and The Boston Big Dig.  Customers who trust in Informatix software for their architectural and interior design, floor planning, building/asset maintenance and graphically displaying data include Debenhams, Scott Brownrigg, HLM Architects, Manchester City Council, Miller Hare, Foggo Architects and many more.