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The Cloud-Security Tradeoff for Product Innovation and Engineering Software (guest post)

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Is trading off security to enjoy the benefits of the cloud worth it? Is the cloud-security tradeoff necessary? Why are some manufacturers still uneasy about adopting cloud software for product innovation and engineering? There are clear benefits, but the transition started slowly. For a while, one of the most significant inhibitors to cloud adoption was

Cloud Value Infographic ThumbEscalating Cloud Value by Adoption & Maturity (infographic)

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How do companies achieve cloud value from product innovation and engineering software? How does that value expand with greater adoption and maturity? This infographic shares the benefits that companies achieve from the cloud from implementation, operation, and business perspectives. It goes beyond these to share how even greater ROI is available from strategic benefits and

PLM for SMB – Finding PLM to Fit Midsized Manufacturers (eBook)

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What’s the right size PLM to fit a midsized manufacturer? When looking for PLM for SMB (small to midsized businesses) it’s important to remember that midsized companies need capabilities, but have limited resources. Midsized manufacturers need to choose a PLM system that brings core product design and development capabilities within reach, but also offers room

Exploring the Future of CAD (survey invite)

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How can CAD tools become even better in the future? Please share your thoughts in this short CAD survey. What challenges should future CAD tools solve? What are the problems with current tools? How should CAD tools evolve?  How should CAD tools change to meet tomorrow’s business needs? Could modern infrastructures benefit CAD tools? Should cloud technology impact CAD? These are the types of questions

PTC Onshape Greater than CAD CloudPTC Gets more than “Cloud CAD” with Onshape

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The engineering software industry is abuzz with the news that PTC bought cloud CAD company Onshape. Are people missing the strategic backdrop to the story? There is much more strategic value in this deal than just a new product offering. With Onshape, PTC gets a cloud product innovation platform and a credible foothold in the

Cloud Security Discussion with Siemens EVP Bob Jones (Video)

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How have manufacturers’ perspectives on cloud security changed, and what can they do to mitigate cloud risk? This episode digs into the cloud security issue for product innovation and engineering software. Tech-Clarity’s Jim Brown and Siemens’ Digital Industries Software EVP Global Sales & Customer Sucess Bob Jones discuss the evolving view of security for cloud