EDS Technologies partners with Virtools

Bangalore

August 3rd, 2007

EDS Technologies a PLM Solutions and 3D Visual Simulation provider, has
announced that it has partnered with Virtools, a Dassault Systems company, to
enhance its PLM portfolio to address the virtual reality market and a virtual
reality and interactive 3D deployment solution.

"We are extremely pleased at this partnership that will bolster our
presence on the Indian market. Dassault Systems' interactive "3d for
all" will greatly benefit of our combined forces" said Guillaume
Otrage director of sales and business development for 3DVIA / Virtools in Asia
Pacific.

Virtools is a development and deployment platform, which helps interactive 3D
application creation. These solutions deliver graphics for 3D games and also
provide interactivity. It allows users to share and experience interactive 3D
content and enables easy development of virtual experiences such as driving,
shopping, product use, maintenance and marketing tests.

"Virtual reality which is moving beyond visual simulation is fast
becoming an important part of our lives to create high quality graphics and
interactivity. Virtools has been a key development tool in automotive,
construction design review and computer based training (CBT). At EDST, we are
very excited about taking this application to the Indian markets," said
Senthil, President, EDS Technologies.