Dassault Systèmes and IBM Announce Intent to Integrate IBM PLM Sales Operation into DS
New Global Alliance Expected to Expand PLM in All Industries
IBM and Dassault Systèmes (DS) today signed an agreement under which DS intends to acquire IBM sales and client support operations encompassing DS's Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software application portfolio, as well as customer contracts and related assets, for approximately $600 million in cash.
“This gives DS additional strength and market presence in mobilizing a highly capable and well-respected sales and marketing organization. [...] I believe that this agreement can be an important catalyst to a broader and faster adoption of V6.
