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CAD – The Future of Collaborative Modeling

CAD – The Future of Collaborative Modeling

We have been talking about collaboration a lot these days. I was thinking about how collaboration can happen with designers. I thought about this from two perspectives: (1) CAD and PLM collaboration development and (2) Collaborative Document and Drawing capabilities.  CAD and PLM collaboration development  We have seen product offerings…

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PLM Prompt: BPM & PLM Cloud Meeting?

PLM Prompt: BPM & PLM Cloud Meeting?

Short note: I see many BPM vendors are running to provide Business Process Management solution on cloud / SaaS.  What does it mean for PLM? Business process management is an important component of overal product lifecycle management. Can cloud BPM change the way companies will implement Product Lifecycle Management?  …

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PLM Prompt: PLM Collaboration Waves?

PLM Prompt: PLM Collaboration Waves?

Analyzing waves comes out of Google Wave presentation. I can see multiple responses and perspectives on potentail use of Google Wave for enterprise. Do you think Wave is future of PLM collaboration? 

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PLM Prompt: SAP on premise vs. Business by Design

PLM Prompt: SAP on premise vs. Business by Design

Interesting thoughts by Stephen Arnold related to On-Premise vs. SaaS software based on SAP case.  Also link on Understanding SAP’s Business by Design SaaS strategy.   Do you think the same analyses can be applied to PLM business?

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How will PLM applications change when they move to a cloud?

How will PLM applications change when they move to a cloud?

Clouds have become a very important trend lately. Earlier this week, I was reading a McKinsey discussion about document presentation – <Clearing the air on cloud Computing>. Also, I had the chance to write a few posts on this subject a couple of months ago. I’d like to get back…

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Microsoft’s Cloud-y Future, SharePoint and PLM Collaboration

Microsoft’s Cloud-y Future, SharePoint and PLM Collaboration

Previously, I already touched SharePoint on the PLM SharePoint paradox. Thanks to all of you for commenting on this post. I’d like to continue the SharePoint topic in context of the MS Cloud future. After reading the interview with Steve Balmer in the NYTimes, I found this sketch by Mr….

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The Biggest PLM Challenge on the Cloud

We’ve had a discussion about the  future and benefits of cloud applications. Without rehashing the conversation too much, it seems obvious as to how an offering based on Cloud Computing and SaaS/PaaS/IaaS can simplify application development, streamline implementation and improve ROI. But what is the biggest challenge of PLM on…

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