PetSafe Selects SmartDraw over Visio® for Flowcharts
San Diego, CA.—February 25, 2008 - SmartDraw.com today announced that PetSafe, the industry leader in pet training, containment, safety and lifestyle product solutions, has selected SmartDraw software for flowcharts. PetSafe, whose product line includes electronic underground fences, bark control systems, a selection of remote training products, and heated wellness products, is using SmartDraw in the company's marketing, human resources, quality, and international departments.
"Visio® was a big challenge for many of our employees," said Tim Johnson, Desktop Support Analyst for PetSafe. "Several employees from our human resources department found SmartDraw and decided it was much easier to use and less complex. SmartDraw will be used to create flowcharts and project charts, as well as keep track of various processes and deadlines."
SmartDraw, which is downloaded every year by more than 2 million people, automates the creation of business graphics, including process flow charts, organization charts, Gantt charts, project charts and more. Unlike other graphics programs that provide users with a blank screen and expect them to draw, such as Visio®, with SmartDraw users start with a template that is specifically designed to create the type of illustration they need. Users enter the information and SmartDraw does the rest: building the graphic automatically using built-in rules and professional design themes to guarantee polished, presentation-quality results in just a few minutes. And, in the rare case that users need extra help, SmartDraw offers free customer support to all users.
"From an I.T. perspective, it is helpful that SmartDraw sends free updates and handles all support," said Johnson. "And, the program's ease-of-use helps the employees finish their projects quickly."
SmartDraw offers a variety of licensing options and programs, including educational pricing. A free trial is available at www.smartdraw.com and includes both online and telephone technical support.
About SmartDraw.com
SmartDraw.com is the creator of SmartDraw, the world's most popular business graphics software
and the first program that makes it possible for ordinary computer users to create
presentation-quality business graphics in minutes. Each year more than two million people
install and use SmartDraw and the company counts more than half of the members of the
Fortune 500 as loyal customers.
Founded in 1994, SmartDraw.com is privately-held and based in San Diego, CA. In addition to SmartDraw 2008 for general business and home use, the company also offers SmartDraw Healthcare and SmartDraw Legal editions which include graphics and applications unique to their respective fields. For more information on the company or to download a free trial of SmartDraw, please visit www.smartdraw.com.
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