Organizations are using Perforce to version everything from software code to business documents
Alameda, Calif, April 17, 2012 - A recent survey by Perforce Software found that version management is used across the enterprise to manage content well beyond software code. The survey of more than 1,200 Perforce users at more than 900 companies worldwide shows that Perforce enterprise version management software is used within many departments - including operations, sales, marketing, finance, human resources, and legal - and to manage a variety of digital assets, including business documents, multimedia files, images and web content.
“The need to better collaborate on digital assets isn’t unique to software development,” said Nigel Chanter, chief operating officer at Perforce Software. “In fact, versioning issues are far reaching and can sap productivity from any department or team. This survey validates what we’ve learned from discussions with our customers and partners, that robust version control capabilities benefit almost any professional working on any type of shared file.”
Perforce is Versioning Everything
The survey shows organizations are using Perforce for much more than Software Configuration Management (SCM). Perforce is also versioning:
| • Technical documentation | 84% of survey respondents |
| • Images and photos | 68% |
| • Web content | 64% |
| • Business documents | 62% |
| • Multimedia files | 45% |
| • 3D/CAD design | 29% |
The survey also revealed that the need for enterprise version management has extended beyond Software Engineering teams. Organizations are currently using Perforce in the following departments:
| • Documentation | 42% of companies |
| • Design | 37% |
| • Operations | 20% |
| • Manufacturing and Production | 13% |
| • Sales and Marketing | 11% |
| • Finance | 5% |
Coming Events: Version Everything Road Trip
On May 1, Perforce will begin its nine-city “Version Everything” Road Trip, making stops across the U.S. and parts of Europe. These events will feature presentations by Perforce executives and customers, with demonstrations of new Perforce capabilities and products that will help companies version everything across their enterprises.
Events in the U.S.:
May 1: San Jose, California
May 3: San Diego, California
May 8: Austin, Texas
May 10: Chicago, Illinois
May 15: Boston, Massachusetts
Events in Europe:
May 9: Frankfurt, Germany
May 16: Stockholm, Sweden
May 23: London, England
June 12: Amsterdam, Netherlands
For more information or to register for an event near you, please visit http://info.perforce.com/2012roadtrip.
Survey Methodology
This survey was conducted by Perforce Software from February 17 to March 14, 2012, using an online survey. Perforce customers worldwide were invited to participate. From a total of 1,209 responses, 616 (51%) were from Perforce users in North America and 298 (25%) were from users in Europe. This online survey is not based on a probability sample and therefore no estimate of theoretical sampling error can be calculated.
About Perforce Software
Perforce Software is a provider of software and solutions that enable teams to create, develop and version everything. The world's most innovative companies and recognized brands trust Perforce to manage all of their digital assets - from intellectual property to content. The Perforce enterprise version management platform is unique in its ability to handle large and distributed collections of content and is backed by a full complement of professional services. Founded in 1995, Perforce Software is headquartered in Alameda, California, with international operations in the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia. For more information, visit www.perforce.com.
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