MUNICH, Germany, May 7, 2018 – NTT DATA Germany and Aras, provider of open product lifecycle management (PLM) software for the enterprise, have signed a system integrator partnership agreement. Under the agreement, NTT DATA will offer the Aras PLM Platform, an open, flexible, scalable, and upgradable PLM system for digital transformation of complex product processes. Using the Aras platform, manufacturers can modernize their legacy IT architectures while building a foundation for new opportunities in Digital Thread, Digital Twin, and IoT. In addition, Aras enables agile implementation for fast deployment, development, and rapid iteration of specific solutions that companies may require.
Manufacturers have built out fragmented IT and PLM architectures for years, cluttering their IT landscape with a myriad of different features and making it hard for teams to collaborate. They now face unprecedented product complexity, and multitudes of product variants. With Aras’ open PLM solution, engineering teams are able to connect processes and teams.
“With NTT DATA’s expertise in the automotive and manufacturing industries, Aras is gaining an experienced and well-known partner. Together, we will be able to heighten manufacturers’ productivity and efficiency to address their next-generation PLM requirements,” said Jay Pappas, Vice President, Global Alliances, Aras. “We are excited to be working with a renowned consultancy such as NTT DATA, which is trusted by global clients in numerous industries.“
“We are looking forward to collaborating with Aras. They are one of the world’s leading experts on PLM solutions. NTT DATA is now able to offer our customers in the automotive and manufacturing space innovative, open product lifecycle management solutions, enabling them to simplify the complexity of their IT platforms. With the joint NTT DATA and Aras projects, they will be much more agile and competitive than in the past which will drive revenues and profits,” said Ahmet Doğan, Head of Industry Automotive & Manufacturing Germany, NTT DATA Germany.
About NTT DATA
NTT DATA is a leading provider of business and IT solutions and a global innovation partner for its customers. The Japanese organization is headquartered in Tokyo and has subsidiaries in more than 50 countries globally. Its main focus is on building long-term client relationships. NTT DATA combines a global presence with local market knowledge and offers first-rate professional services, ranging from consultancy and systems development to outsourcing.
For further information, visit www.nttdata.com/de.
About Aras
Aras enables the world’s leading manufacturers of complex, connected products to transform their product lifecycle processes and gain a competitive edge. Aras’ open, flexible, scalable, and upgradable PLM platform and applications connect users in all disciplines and functions to critical product information and processes across the extended enterprise. Aras customers include Airbus, BAE Systems, GE, GM, Hitachi, Honda, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, and Microsoft.
For more information, visit www.aras.com.