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The Launch of e-Dolphin
The Difference in the Industry
- LPR and Monterey demonstrated the standard for a high-end
EDA portal.
Problem
- Introduce the first live Application Service Provider for EDA
software, thereby positioning Monterey as a leader in innovative EDA
technology and business models.
Introduce the Monterey/Hewlett-Packard partnership, thereby
positioning Monterey as a high-level player in the EDA industry.
Introduce a business model in which customers don't pay for Monterey software until tape-out,
thereby enhancing public perception of Monterey as a trusted vendor.
Results
- Established Internet-based ASPs as a legitimate business model
for the future of EDA.
Set a standard against which future announcements of EDA portals would be measured.
Solidly positioned Monterey as possessing the high-end model for major semiconductor design customers.
Enhanced public perception of Monterey as more than just another EDA startup.
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EE Times "Panel: Internet to revolutionize EDA tool use,"
April 17, 2000, Richard Goering
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EE Times "Monterey brings EDA into the Internet age,"
March 13, 2000, Michael Santarini
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EE Times "Monterey launches bold internet EDA play,"
March 8, 2000, Michael Santarini
www.eetimes.com/story/ OEG20000308S0053
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