Aerospace and Defense Software

Why IBM Software for Aerospace and Defense

Smarter software is the muscle behind IBM solutions for aerospace and defense. It’s powered by expertise gained from tens of thousands of client engagements and it’s transforming the way industries – and the planet – work. IBM’s industry-leading experienced professionals, together with comprehensive technology and cost-effective methodologies, help aerospace and defense organizations transform their value chain.

• Manage development complexity and profitably launch innovative new systems
• Grow your top line through differentiated aftermarket services
• Optimize your global value chain

These smarter solutions powered by IBM software have key advantages:

• Innovative industry solutions throughout the aerospace and defense value chain based on our deep R&D capabilities
• Comprehensive support from IBM and IBM business partners to deliver a unique, end-to-end solution
• Aerospace and defense industry-specific offerings and consulting expertise of IBM Global Business Services
• Full range of IBM server and storage products

The capabilities of IBM Software builds solutions on a set of integrated capabilities to deliver greater business value and competitive advantage. Below are some of the key software capabilities used by leading aerospace and defense companies worldwide.

• Design, Development and Deployment (US)
• Application Lifecycle Management (US)
• Business Analytics 

What we offer

Tackle strategic business challenges with smarter aerospace and defense solutions in:

Insight and Product Innovation:

Helps you create new, innovative products and services while aggressively reducing costs and cycle time. This solution integrates software, mechanical and electronics tools and processes. It expands product lifecycle management (PLM) to the enterprise level

Operations and Supply Chain Optimization:

Helps you reduce operating expenses, and maximize cash flow and return on net assets. This solution helps you predict and react to variability in supply and demand.

Marketing, Sales and Service Differentiation

Helps you capture new growth markets and increase revenue with higher levels of customer intimacy.

Accelerate time to value

IBM Industry Frameworks are software platforms that combine the business capabilities of award-winning IBM software capabilities with industry specific assets and best practices. IBM Industry Frameworks help clients deploy business solutions faster while lowering project cost and risk.

The Product and Service Framework represents a roadmap for business transformation and IBM’s comprehensive ability to help aerospace and defense companies run their businesses more effectively and gain competitive advantage.

Learn more

To learn more about how IBM Aerospace and Defense solutions can help your business grow, contact your IBM representative or IBM Business Partner.