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Spinoff story

Promising More Information

A real-world story of NASA technology finding a life beyond the mission.

About this technology

Overview

Through NASA's Dual-Use Program, ECT International developed Exdata, a software program that works within the company's existing Promis.eR software. Exdata is an external database program that expands storage capability, automates the design process, and reduces turnaround time for test requirements. It allows customization of data storage and display. By creating custom forms in Access, users can manipulate and display the information most important to them. Exdata is able to keep maintenance information on a device to determine hours of usage or when the next scheduled maintenance is required. The level of customization that someone can achieve is only limited by the functionality in Access and the person's own ability to apply that function. Promis.eR is a registered trademark of ECT International.