The International ICAD User Group (IIUG) and COE to Merge

The International ICAD User Group (IIUG) and COE are very happy to announce that IIUG will begin merging into the COE organization. As a result of Dassault Systemes' purchase of KTI at the end of 2002, both COE and IIUG leaders have been evaluating the best way to serve the users of ICAD as it is integrated into the product line. Many ICAD installations are already COE members and many have attended COE events over the years. COE has a committee structure that includes knowledge-based engineering activity and the incorporation of IIUG members will invigorate this key area. COE and IIUG are very excited about the synergies of the organizations and believe the combination will help build even greater value for members.

Updates on COE Fall 2003 Conference & TechniFair

The COE Fall 2003 Conference & TechniFair,
Take the Lead…Working Together with PLM, will take place September 28 - October 1, 2003 at the Washington State Convention and Trade Center in Seattle, Washington. The COE Conference & TechniFair offers three packed days of hands-on training with more than 200 technical breakout sessions, peer networking opportunities, and strategic insights from top industry leaders and Dassault Systemes and IBM executives. Register before August 8 to save over $300 off of the onsite registration. Look for online registration beginning July 7.

Last Chance to Receive a Discount on CATIA Certification Exams.

Time is running out for you to receive a discount on CATIA Certification Vouchers. COE has less than ten vouchers available for purchase at the discounted price of $170, $30 off the regular price. Visit http://www.coe.org/memcenter/catia_certification.cfm for complete details about the CATIA Certification Vouchers and this COE special discount.

COE Insta-Poll: Results and Next Topic

We want your feedback. Every month we will be asking you a different question on topics concerning your Dassault Systemes software installation, your experiences, or to help us improve COE member benefits. Next month we'll provide the results to our May question, and introduce a new question.

Results of the April online poll:
What is your favorite section of our e-newsletter, COE NewsNet?

9.5% COE Feature

7.1% Inside COE

11.9% Technology Update

40.5% Tips & Techniques

0% Implementation Network

9.5% COE Forum Top 5

10.7% Academia News

2.4% Acting Locally--RUG News

8.3% Industry Outlook

Take a moment to weigh in on our April question:
How do you feel about the frequency of COE NewsNet?