dassault systèmes (ds) (euronext paris: #13065, dsy.pa), a global leader in 3d solutions and product lifecycle management technologies (plm), and ibm (nyse: ibm) have announced the completion of the transaction related to business and customer service activities within ibm plm. the operation, which affects the offer of software plm of dassault systèmes, has a total value of 600 million dollars and previews the transfer to ds of contracts with customers and the plm resources of ibm.
Following the agreement, the plm structure of ibm will be able to focus on plm integrations through middleware, business transformation, application services and dynamic infrastructure, while customers plm of ds will benefit from a unified market approach that includes the entire portfolio of ds solutions, with a complete proposal of plm solutions under a single hat. the full integration of r&d teams, sales and assistance will further approach customers, simplifying and optimizing procedures to ensure greater efficiency and a better overall experience.
at bunshaft, former global vice president of ibm plm, was appointed general manager of dassault systèmes in the Americas. bunshaft arrives in dassault systèmes after over 25 years of development and supply of innovative solutions for ibm and its customers. in its new role, bunshaft will be responsible for the structure, management and future evolution of the American activities of dassault systèmes.
“It is a very important moment for ibm and ds,” said bunshaft. “The two realities are more than ever convinced of the fundamental value that plm offers in terms of design, development and performance of a product throughout the life cycle. Using new collaborative technologies from dassault systèmes for 3d and plm and ibm expertise in integration and business services, customers can more easily integrate plm into the application package needed for the success of their business. "
ibm and dassault systèmes have decided to continue and consolidate their long-standing collaboration, defining a global alliance agreement that will continue to invest jointly in the development, implementation and assistance of plm environments, providing solutions to customers worldwide. both companies are committed to strengthening and extending their collaboration in professional services, cloud computing, middleware, flexible funding, hardware, sales and distribution areas.
tom hawk, general manager, global industrial sector, ibm, welcomes this new level of collaboration among companies: “ibm looks with enthusiasm and great expectations to the partnership with dassault systèmes to respond in the future to customers’ plm needs. ”
“We are happy to welcome a group of 700 people with specific expertise in sales and customer service from ibm. both our customers and our employees immediately welcomed this operation, aware that it is a milestone in the history of dassault systèmes,” said bernard charlès, president and CEO of dassault systèmes. "Clients and partners have also supported this operation, which will allow us to be closer to our customers, to improve knowledge sharing and to further develop service services. combining the unique and exclusive skills and best practices of the two organizations, we can bring the value of v6 plm applications to all companies in all sectors. we are rapidly increasing our level of attention to customers, based on commitment, knowledge of the different industries and value-added solutions for sustainable innovation," concluded bernard charlès
Following the agreement, the plm structure of ibm will be able to focus on plm integrations through middleware, business transformation, application services and dynamic infrastructure, while customers plm of ds will benefit from a unified market approach that includes the entire portfolio of ds solutions, with a complete proposal of plm solutions under a single hat. the full integration of r&d teams, sales and assistance will further approach customers, simplifying and optimizing procedures to ensure greater efficiency and a better overall experience.
at bunshaft, former global vice president of ibm plm, was appointed general manager of dassault systèmes in the Americas. bunshaft arrives in dassault systèmes after over 25 years of development and supply of innovative solutions for ibm and its customers. in its new role, bunshaft will be responsible for the structure, management and future evolution of the American activities of dassault systèmes.
“It is a very important moment for ibm and ds,” said bunshaft. “The two realities are more than ever convinced of the fundamental value that plm offers in terms of design, development and performance of a product throughout the life cycle. Using new collaborative technologies from dassault systèmes for 3d and plm and ibm expertise in integration and business services, customers can more easily integrate plm into the application package needed for the success of their business. "
ibm and dassault systèmes have decided to continue and consolidate their long-standing collaboration, defining a global alliance agreement that will continue to invest jointly in the development, implementation and assistance of plm environments, providing solutions to customers worldwide. both companies are committed to strengthening and extending their collaboration in professional services, cloud computing, middleware, flexible funding, hardware, sales and distribution areas.
tom hawk, general manager, global industrial sector, ibm, welcomes this new level of collaboration among companies: “ibm looks with enthusiasm and great expectations to the partnership with dassault systèmes to respond in the future to customers’ plm needs. ”
“We are happy to welcome a group of 700 people with specific expertise in sales and customer service from ibm. both our customers and our employees immediately welcomed this operation, aware that it is a milestone in the history of dassault systèmes,” said bernard charlès, president and CEO of dassault systèmes. "Clients and partners have also supported this operation, which will allow us to be closer to our customers, to improve knowledge sharing and to further develop service services. combining the unique and exclusive skills and best practices of the two organizations, we can bring the value of v6 plm applications to all companies in all sectors. we are rapidly increasing our level of attention to customers, based on commitment, knowledge of the different industries and value-added solutions for sustainable innovation," concluded bernard charlès