Providing features that provide ease of configuration and value realization

PTC's product lifecycle management (PLM) solution, Windchill, has been selected as the PLM product leader for digital transformation in the discrete manufacturing industry by Frost & Sullivan.

Frost & Sullivan cited Windchill's selection as having ▲ features designed to enhance collaboration ▲ integration with innovative technologies such as IoT, augmented reality, analytics, and artificial intelligence ▲ ease of configuration and capabilities that enable immediate deployment and time-to-value. PTC said, "OneChill helps manufacturers better understand and leverage product and enterprise data, including information collected from smart, connected products and equipment. Based on this information, companies can build and manage a digital thread that connects key functions within the business value chain."

“PTC helps customers quickly adapt to new trends and lay the foundation for digital transformation,” said Sankara Narayanan, senior industry analyst at Frost & Sullivan. “PTC’s strength lies in its ability to deeply understand our customers’ needs, provide practical methodologies for how each organization can collaborate on their digital transformation journey, and propose optimal solutions accordingly,” he said.

In this assessment, Frost & Sullivan analyst Narayan added, “Using PLM data to make rapid decisions and drive action to achieve timely business outcomes is the foundation of digital transformation. With Windchill, PTC is truly fulfilling its role as an enabler, helping companies adapt to rapidly changing market conditions with agility and effectively pursue new growth opportunities.”

“We are proud to be recognized by Frost & Sullivan as the Product Leader in PLM for Digital Transformation in Discrete Manufacturing,” said Kevin Wrenn, GM of PLM at PTC. “PLM is the cornerstone of digital transformation, and as the market recognizes PTC’s leadership, we will accelerate our efforts to innovate.”