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News Release from: IBM | Subject: PLM Express
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 13 May 2005
PLM offerings enhanced for medium sizes
customers
IBM today announced that it has enhanced its portfolio of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Express offerings created specifically for medium-sized customers
IBM's enhanced PLM Express Portfolio offers medium-sized businesses improved productivity and quicker time-to-market at a lower price IBM today announced that it has enhanced its portfolio of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Express offerings created specifically for medium-sized customers
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 7 Nov 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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Mid-sized businesses face the same challenges as larger enterprises - including improved productivity, faster time-to-market and better customer service - but have unique requirements given the size of their IT staffs and budgets.
"PLM Express for Industrial Products and Consumer Goods" and "PLM Express for Electronics" have been improved to now deliver even more functionality to mid-sized manufacturing companies to help them start their On Demand journeys at an even lower price.
This announcement fits into the IBM Express Portfolio overall announcement being made today.
The IBM Express Portfolio now counts 100 offerings all designed, developed and priced for the mid-market, including new Express services offerings, a retail solution, a Business Partner programme called "Built on IBM Express Portfolio", new Express servers and high-powered IntelliStation workstations.
At the core of the PLM express offering is a new integrated suite of PLM software, called Collaborative Generative Design, based on CATIA V5 design and knowledgeware applications to capitalise on previous projects and proven designs; Smarteam software for collaboration and secure access to product data; as well as Step for data exchange of CAD drawings in other formats.
CATIA V5 and Smarteam are both IBM PLM solutions developed by Dassault Systemes.
Building on the Collaborative Generative Design platform, optional "Profile Packs" can also be added to tailor each engineering seat to the specific role that the engineer serves on the project team.
Thus, companies of any size can start small but add function as their needs and skills evolve.
With the introduction of IBM Financing Advantage, the total solution, including implementation services, can be financed more easily than ever before.
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