PTC Software markets software for managing information technology infrastructure. The PTC Suite, built around Microsoft's .NET framework, includes tools for alerts management, job scheduling, message management, performance monitoring, and service-level management. PTC Software also offers consultancy, installation, support, and training services. Customers include Borg Warner, Liverpool City Council, and National Irish Bank. PTC was founded in 1983 as Phoenix Training & Consultancy (hence PTC). The senior officers of PTC own the firm.