Choose IBM—the PLM leader
IBM’s PLM expertise and leadership continues to be valued by our clients. Today, we are so much more than a PLM application software vendor. We have expanded our scope to include the integration capabilities that organizations need to manage the complexities of the entire value chain.
IBM is the only company that can deliver the complete PLM solution. Our unmatched combination of consulting, applications, middleware, hardware and services, coupled with a broad knowledge of industries and IT solutions, equips us to build complete PLM solutions to fit every business—large and small. This is the IBM difference.
IBM and Dassault Systèmes
Through a strategic relationship spanning more than 25 years, IBM has implemented and supports Dassault Systèmes software applications such as CATIA, SIMULIA, DELMIA, ENOVIA (including ENOVIA VPLM, ENOVIA MatrixOne and ENOVIA SmarTeam) and 3DVIA.
An unrivalled commitment
Our unmatched annual investment in Research & Development – the key to innovation – stands at approximately $5.5 billion. This is testament to our commitment to helping your organization succeed in a world of change. In 2006, IBM innovators contributed to 3,261 patents awarded to IBM – an average of 10 patents a day. United States Patent and Trademark Office statistics show that IBM has generated more patents than any other company for 14 consecutive years.
A world-class manufacturer
IBM possesses deep industry experience and knowledge of the challenges you face. As a primary user of PLM, we understand your business processes and have the support of a global team of engineers to help tackle your real world issues – and keep you ahead of your competition.
Breadth of offerings
We can impartially recommend PLM offerings to suit your organization, and employ and integrate the solution within your extended enterprise. Our global presence allows us to help you become a globally integrated enterprise no matter where your plants, suppliers or customers may exist.
