

We are trying to make is easier for our customers to invest in 3D and related technologies. What is the cost/benefit to proposed customers? This is a need, up until now, we have not had a solution for. The primary target customers are existing DS customers who have a need to work with 2D and DWG files. This service is offered through all the Dassault Systemes direct and indirect channels. The DraftSight Premium Service includes a concurrent network license, access to the API extension (and updates) and Technical Support directly from DraftSight. DraftSight is free, but we are offering a service called DraftSight Premium Service. The sales model involves selling value added services and/or products that are compelling for DraftSight users. What is the sales model, considering that the product is free? The team is made up of about 24 people in training, customer support, technical support, development, QA, marketing, product marketing, and sales. The DraftSight organization has its own P&L and is made up of DS employees around the world.

Where does the DraftSight organization fit within the DS and SW company structure? Is DraftSight a stand-alone company? How big is it? How is it organized? I report into the DS SolidWorks Brand and am the General manager for this business unit. My new position is to lead the DraftSight business unit.
