The many advantages to the company can be summarized as follows: High cost efficiency is achieved, large quantities of information can be easily distributed, and the data can be kept constantly up to date.

Additionally, the run times for documentation of new products can be reduced, leading to shorter design cycles. All these advantages result in an improved competitive position and increased customer acceptance.

• Can be distributed cheaply to large target groups
• Internal company information over the Intranet
• External company information over the Internet
• On-line information can be kept up to date permanently
• Combination of visual and alphanumeric data results in fewer user errors
• High level of user satisfaction
• Decisive competitive advantage