- 12 - In addition to developing and implementing technology to make its directories available on CD-ROM and on the Internet, TPC engaged in other technology projects. A list and a brief description of other technology-related projects undertaken by TPC during its 1995-2002 fiscal years are set forth below: (1) Development of the nationally recognized TPC Web site; (2) Development of TPN Register, a joint venture between TPC and General Electric Co., through which product information similar to information contained in TPC’s directories was to be provided to companies via each company’s respective internal intranet. In 2001, TPC apparently terminated this TPN Register project; (3) Development of Thomas.Net, a software product that enabled users to use keywords to make online digital searches of TPC’s electronic directories for industrial product information; (4) Development of Product News Network (PNN), an electronic magazine containing information regarding new industrial products; (5) Development in 1995 of Thomas Global Register (TGR), an Internet directory for TPC’s customers located outside the United States; and (6) Purchase in 1997 of Plant Spec, a Web-based software system that permitted the electronic transfer of computer assisted design (CAD) drawings. During its 1995-97 fiscal years, TPC spent approximately $36 million on the above technology-related projects. As of May of 1998, TPC’s management anticipated that during 1998-2002 TPC would undertake additional projects, incur additionalPage: Previous 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Next
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