UGS Introduces Groundbreaking PLM Solutions for Mid-Market Challenges (cont.)
Continued from October 2005 Main Page
UGS' integrated mid-market strategy is especially valuable to companies that have small IT staffs, limited documentation of processes related to product development and/or limited training resources. It provides robust technology and expert local support designed to help these companies create a culture of innovation, become more competitive and grow.
The UGS Velocity Series Product Portfolio
One key component of our strategy is the UGS Velocity Series™ portfolio - a comprehensive family of modular, yet integrated, solutions that includes digital product design, analysis and data management software. It is designed for the easy deployment and low cost of ownership that is important to mid-market companies.
Understanding that every company has unique needs, the UGS Velocity Series will be available standalone or as an integrated suite that can scale to UGS' full complement of PLM solutions as their businesses grow or requirements change. Products in the UGS Velocity Series include:
- Teamcenter® Express solution - an easy to use and deploy collaborative product data management solution
- Solid Edge® software - Robust 3D CAD software with capabilities that help 2D users evolve to 3D
- Femap® software - a powerful pre and post processor finite element modeling application
Many smaller companies suffer from a lack of defined product development and introduction processes as well as the time or resources to develop them. The UGS Velocity Series portfolio solves this by providing a digital design environment that fosters innovation through the implementation of preconfigured processes based on the industry's best practices.
Built on the Microsoft® Windows® operating system, applications in the UGS Velocity Series easily integrate into existing IT architectures and are easy to use, so learning and deployment are fast and low risk.
A Focused Global Channel Program
We also know the value that small and midsize companies place on working with highly skilled resources who understand mid-market business requirements and the unique working environments of individual companies as they choose and implement new technology. For that reason we are expanding our global channel partner network by 50% in 2006 specifically to deploy and support enterprise-level PLM at midsize companies. The level of commitment we require from these partners ensures the strong responsive local support and expertise that small and midsize companies seek.
PLM is one of the few IT solutions that can help drive top-line revenue growth while allowing companies of all sizes to innovate, collaborate, reduce cycle time and manage complexity. We are very pleased to now be able to deliver these benefits at an affordable price with a breakthrough enterprise-level PLM strategy for smaller companies that are thinking big!
I invite you to view a webcast of today's launch of this new initiative and explore all the benefits of our mid-market offerings by visiting the UGS Velocity Series web site at www.ugs.com/velocity.
