Solution Enables Data Connectivity between Disparate PLM Systems

Federation Software offering allows product information to be continuously shared across multiple product lifecycle management systems

Federation Software offering allows product information to be continuously shared across multiple product lifecycle management systems

Denver, CO — September 9, 2005 — Data management solutions specialist Federation Software has released a new offering designed to let users of UGS' Teamcenter product lifecycle management (PLM) solution bi-directionally connect disparate and remote PLM systems.

The Value Chain Connector (VCC) for Teamcenter works hand-in-hand with Federation's Independent Platform Gateway (IPG) to define product data that need to be shared and then transfers the data to designated target systems. IPG also transmits updates to the data between the systems.

"We help manufacturers federate the value chain by providing common-sense — and much-needed — software solutions that link heterogeneous PLM systems," said Kirk Hanes, CEO of Federation. "This latest release means that organizations with Teamcenter implementations can now share their data securely and comprehensively with enterprises using systems like MatrixOne and Windchill."

This latest Value Chain Connector frees up the product data stored in Teamcenter to be shared with other PLM systems inside and outside of the enterprise. It supports read-and-write capability of all Teamcenter versions (supporting Teamcenter 3.0 and 4.0, as well as Metaphase 3.0, 3.1, 3.2).

"Having a connector of this nature addresses the challenges of integrating and managing disparate applications to facilitate dynamic, real-time relationships between buyers, suppliers and partners," Federation said in announcing the new solution.


Additional Articles of Interest

— For more information on mid-market companies using product lifecycle management solutions to gain competitive advantage, see "Stuck in the Middle" in the April/May 2004 issue of Supply & Demand Chain Executive.

— For a perspective on the persistence of paper in the supply chain, read "Paper: Still the Net Best Thing," the Net Best Thing column in the December 2002/January 2003 issue of iSource Business (nowSupply & Demand Chain Executive).

— Energy giant Exelon is just one year into a 36-month initiative to consolidate its supply organization and drive new supply chain efficiencies, but already the savings are adding up. Read more in "Come Together," the cover story in the December 2004/January 2005 issue of Supply & Demand Chain Executive.
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