Back to the Future

How familiar does this sound?

Since the software runs on servers managed by [xxx], there is no need to invest in expensive computer hardware. In addition, if a designer is visiting a supplier, he or she can log on to the service from any available computer. No need to have the design software locally loaded. Within a few years, you might be able to work on designs \r\nfrom your seat on an airplane…. It was made available on a subscription basis at $100 per month per user or on a self hosted basis at a price of $5,000 for six months use.

Quoted from David Weisberg”s History of CAD. Well, what year was this, and what CAD software was Mr. Weisberg talking about? Anybody care to venture a guess?