Software accelerates PLM deployment.

Press Release Summary:



SMARTEAM V5.14 provides cross-platform, single integrated
source of product and project data, leveraged through automated, repeatable business processes within and beyond enterprise. End-to-end business process coverage provides accelerated PLM deployment and optimized product development, from styling to manufacturing through
packaged templates and implementation methodologies.
CATIA integration facilitates unified design collaboration and visbility across enterprise.



Original Press Release:



SMARTEAM and SMARTEAM WLS V5.14: Driving Rapid PLM Solution Value



Overview
SMARTEAM V5.14 provides a cross-platform, single integrated
source of product and project data, leveraged through automated,
repeatable business processes within and beyond the enterprise,
supporting diverse customer scenarios across industries.

V5.14 benefits include:
o Expanded end-to-end business process coverage for accelerated
Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) deployment and optimized
product development, from styling to manufacturing through
packaged templates and implementation methodologies for:
- Industry-focused business process solutions including auto and aero supply chain, electronics, industrial products, consumer packaged goods, and chemical and petroleum
- Cross-industry business processes for requirements management, knowledge reuse, collaborative engineering, engineering change management, project collaboration (program management), manufacturing support, quality compliance, bidding and maintenance
o Robust configuration management capabilities and powerful, Web-based program management across integrated product and project processes
o Best-of-breed, cross-platform integration to CATIA, with
Dassault Systemes 3D PLM cross-platform viewing technology, delivering unified enterprise-wide design optimization
o Flexible enterprise integration through enhanced interconnectivity, including across latest-version applications
- Expanded WebSphere® version support, including WebSphere Business Integration (WBI) Server Express
- Expanded range of SMARTEAM - Gateway options, including
bi-directional data exchange with enterprise applications without the need for middleware connectivity
- Latest version best-in-class, multi-CAD integrations unify
the product development environment
- Enhanced SMARTEAM solution coverage through partner
integrations to MCAD, ECAD, CAE, and other enterprise applications, such as CATIA V4, Unigraphics, I-deas, Elcad, and HyperWorks
o Enhanced enterprise scalability, performance, and usability,
benefits all-sized companies seeking to scale solutions across
sites, systems, and operational areas
o New SMARTEAM Web-based Learning Solution (WLS) for SMARTEAM - User Companion for CATIA Integration (CIS), created in SMARTEAM User Companion (SUS), providing a walk-through for building a digital mock-up with the SMARTEAM - CATIA Integration (CAI) product

Key prerequisites
SMARTEAM V5 runs on selected system levels of Microsoft(TM) Windows(TM).

Planned availability dates
o November 5, 2004, SMARTEAM V5.14
o November 26, 2004, SMARTEAM WLS V5.14

At a glance
SMARTEAM V5.14 features and benefits include:
o Expands end-to-end industry business processes for accelerated Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) deployment
and optimized product development
o Enhances management of full integrated product and project
data, facilitating user productivity, resource utilization, and knowledge reuse
o Provides enhanced, best-of-breed, cross platform CATIA integration for unified design collaboration and improved visibility across the enterprise
o Extends enterprise integration through enhanced gateway to
complementary business applications, and latest version multi-CAD
o Enhances enterprise scalability, performance, and usability
across large deployments, facilitating PLM program implementation, and fast return on investment (ROI).

V5.14 includes a new SMARTEAM Web-based Learning Solution
(WLS) for SMARTEAM - User Companion for CATIA Integrated Product (CIS).

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