# Simplified Global Cloud Migration Best in class migration from legacy PLM environments to the **3D**EXPERIENCE® platform on the Cloud with the Dassault Systèmes’ Professional Services. ## Move to the Cloud with Our Experts The [**3D**EXPERIENCE platform on the Cloud](/cloud "3DEXPERIENCE Platform on the Cloud") gives your teams an Industrial AI-enabled, connected environment to collaborate, continuously innovate and accelerate product development across the entire lifecycle. With Cloud, you get faster time-to-value, access to the latest platform capabilities through regular online updates, the flexibility to scale as your business evolves and reduce the effort of managing infrastructure. Migrating your PLM environment to the Cloud is more than moving data. It requires a deep understanding of the **3D**EXPERIENCE platform, your applications and your engineering data. Who better to make that transition than the company who created and continuously develops the **3D**EXPERIENCE platform! ## What Is the Transition Factory? The **Transition Factory** is Dassault Systèmes’ proven 4-steps delivery framework, from definition to go-live, that moves your legacy CAD, PDM and PLM environments and data to the **3D**EXPERIENCE platform on the Cloud. Every environment is different, from systems and data volumes to integrations and migration requirements. **Transition Factory** provides three different offers, Small, Medium and Large, designed to match the size, data, and requirements of your business. ## Comparison of Cloud Migration Journeys Migrate from fragmented delivery to a factory-grade migration model. ## Resource-based delivery For many enterprises, legacy application modernization starts from scratch with every project. Fragmented tools, gaps in data mapping and different migration approaches can lead to: - Unreliable delivery and unpredictable timelines - Cost overruns and limited cost visibility - Data integrity issues discovered late in the migration - Limited reuse of tools and assets across projects - Too risky. Too expensive. Too slow. ## Asset-based delivery A single, scalable cloud migration model with clear inputs, outputs and quality gates at every stage of the PLM migration journey provides: - Predictable delivery timelines through a consistent methodology - Fixed-price engagements with clear cost commitment - Data integrity validated at every stage through quality gates - Reusable tools and assets that accelerate future - Scalable. Accountable. Profitable. ## Key Figures in Cloud Migration Delivering measurable impact across the global PLM and CAD migration landscape. ## Large scale 100TB+ data migrated across enterprise PLM transition programs ![](https://www.3ds.com/assets/invest/2026-08/icon-252-3dexponcloud-blue-rvb.png) ## Presence Worldwide across multiple industries ![](https://www.3ds.com/assets/invest/2026-08/icon-204-mobility-blue-rvb.png) ## Expertise 150+ Best-in-class dedicated professionals ![](https://www.3ds.com/assets/invest/2026-08/icon-414-collaboration-blue-rvb.png) ## Customer satisfaction 100+ migration go-lives successfully delivered ![](https://www.3ds.com/assets/invest/2026-08/icon-070a-quality-blue-rvb.png) ## 4-Steps Delivery Framework in Cloud Migration ## Transition Definition Every PLM environment is different. Before starting your transition to the **3D**EXPERIENCE platform, we assess your existing CAD systems, PDM environment, data volumes and migration readiness to build the right approach for your business. Through data discovery, integrity pre-checks and migration assessments, we help you identify risks early, define the right scope and choose the most suitable migration strategy — whether phased or full-scale. [Transition definition](/media/25617) Understand before you act ## Transition Proof of Value Reduce uncertainty before committing to a large-scale migration. Secure your transition plan with a proof-of-value exercise. We perform data profiling, consistency checks, feasibility validation and a trial run on a representative data subset to help ensure your PLM migration approach is technically sound and that your teams are aligned before a full-scale execution begins. [Transition proof of value](/media/25618) Validate before you commit ## Transition Execution Deploy, configure and execute the PLM data migration through our specialized sub-factories, each operating as a precision assembly line with quality gates at every handoff: data assessment → data capture → data cleansing → data transformation → data ingestion Legacy CAD files, product metadata, BOMs and PDM structures are migrated with full traceability. [Transition execution](/media/25619) Deliver with factory precision ## Go-Live We support your transition through final production migration, cutover planning, go-live execution and post-go-live stabilization. After migration, we validate data integrity against target platform requirements to help ensure business continuity and user readiness. Throughout the engagement, you gain visibility into the migration progress, quality metrics, delivery timelines and overall transition performance. [Go-live](/media/25620) Measure what matters ## Explore Our Offers Choose the right PLM migration package for your business scope. ## Small [ Get a quote ](/brick/44497) This offer is adeal for getting started with product design workflows and core engineering collaboration. - CATIA V5 design - Parts, drawings and assemblies - Basic data management - File-based collaboration - Cloud access support **Best for:** small teams and basic engineering workflows View details ## Medium [ Get a quote ](/brick/44497) Advanced engineering capabilities with integrated CAD collaboration and simulation workflows. - Multi-CAD support - Simulation and analysis tools - PDM or document management - Material libraries - Enhanced collaboration **Best for:** growing engineering teams View details ## Large [ Get a quote ](/brick/44497) Enterprise engineering platform with configuration management and advanced product lifecycle capabilities - Enterprise data management - Configuration management - Project management - Multi-CAD ecosystem - Advanced collaboration tools - Full PLM integration **Best for:** large enterprises and complex programs View details ## Explore Our Customer Success Stories [L&T Energy Hydrocarbon ](/insights/customer-stories/lt-energy-hydrocarbon-engineering-procurement-and-construction) [Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles (CAF)](/insights/customer-stories/construcciones-y-auxiliar-de-ferrocarriles-caf) [Kobelco Construction Machinery](/insights/customer-stories/kobelco-construction-machinery-heavy-machinery-innovation) Classic standard ## What You Get With Transition Factory ## Scalability ![](https://www.3ds.com/assets/invest/2026-07/icon-422-engineering-changes-blue-rvb.png) ## Reliability ![](https://www.3ds.com/assets/invest/2026-07/icon-388-3d-reliability-blue-rvb.png) ## Efficiency ![](https://www.3ds.com/assets/invest/2026-07/icon-056-data-set-blue-rvb.png) ## Quality ![](https://www.3ds.com/assets/invest/2026-07/icon-119-partner-portal-blue-rvb.png) ## Accountability ![](https://www.3ds.com/assets/invest/2026-07/icon-048-customer-blue-rvb.png) ## Profitability ![](https://www.3ds.com/assets/invest/2026-07/icon-043-allowance-blue-rvb.png) ## What You Should Know About Cloud Migration ## What does the company Dassault Systèmes do? Dassault Systèmes is a French multinational software company that develops 3D design, 3D digital mock-up and product lifecycle management (PLM) software. Its flagship digital platforms allow businesses to build virtual twins of products, cities and biological systems to safely test, simulate and optimize real-world ideas before executing them. ## What makes the transition factory different from a standard PLM migration engagement? The transition factory is a purpose-built global cloud migration services unit, not a project team assembled per engagement. It operates with standardized tooling, proprietary migration methodologies and specialized sub-factories for each stage of the PLM migration journey. The result produces higher quality, predictable delivery timelines and fixed-price commitments that traditional engagements cannot offer. ## How do I migrate PLM data to the cloud, and where do I start? The migration journey starts with a structured migration assessment of your as-is environment, your legacy CAD systems (CATIA, SOLIDWORKS, ENOVIA, SmarTeam, Designer Central), data volumes, data quality and target destination (**3D**EXPERIENCE Cloud or on-premise). The transition factory's first step covers exactly this, producing a go or no-go recommendation, migration scope and fixed-price proposal before any execution begins. ## Which legacy systems does the transition factory support? Does it include ENOVIA and SOLIDWORKS PDM? The factory supports all major DS legacy systems, including ENOVIA VPM V4/V5, SmarTeam, Designer Central, SOLIDWORKS PDM, CATIA V5 and non-DS PDM environments. The supported migration paths include SOLIDWORKS PDM to **3D**EXPERIENCE, ENOVIA migration to **3D**EXPERIENCE (both cloud and on-premise), CATIA data migration and file vault migrations. Both engagement models, on-premise to cloud and legacy to on-premise, are in scope. ## How is PLM data validated after migration? Data validation is embedded at every quality gate in the factory framework — it is not treated as an end-of-project check. Automated tools verify data integrity, structural consistency, metadata completeness and functional usability against the target **3D**EXPERIENCE platform. Factory KPIs including coverage rate, invalid data rate and assessment efficacy index are tracked and reported throughout the project. ## How is pricing structured for a transition factory engagement? Pricing follows a fixed-budget, deliverable-based model. Packages are scoped by data size, source system complexity, giving you full cost predictability before the project begins. Contact us for a tailored migration readiness assessment and quote. ## How hard is the cloud migration process? Cloud migration can be complex, but it doesn't have to be. With Transition Factory, organizations benefit from a proven cloud migration strategy, specialized expertise, and a standardized methodology that simplifies the move to the **3D**EXPERIENCE platform on the cloud. From assessment and planning to data migration, validation, and deployment, we help reduce risk, minimize disruption, and deliver a smooth, predictable transition. ## ## Related Content ![Simplified Global Cloud Migration](https://www.3ds.com/assets/invest/2026-07/vtaas-transition-factory-hero-banner-1920x1080_0.jpg) [ Get a quote ](/brick/44497) Explore our offers [Transition-factory-hero-banner](/media/25615) Cloud Migration