# Simplified Global Cloud Migration Unlock the full value of the **3D**EXPERIENCE® platform on the Cloud with the Transition Factory while migrating legacy PLM environments at scale. Agile Cloud Transition to Unlock Industrial AI As you move towards more connected environments, the [**3D**EXPERIENCE platform on the cloud](/cloud "3DEXPERIENCE Platform on the Cloud") enables new ways to innovate and accelerate product development while virtual twins enable better visibility and optimization across the lifecycle. Industrial AI is further transforming how teams collaborate, simulate and innovate in real time. The transition from disconnected systems, inconsistent data, custom integrations and accumulated data can delay migration, making scaling difficult. As the company behind the **3D**EXPERIENCE platform, Dassault Systèmes brings deep expertise and migration experience to help you with secure transitions. What Is the Transition Factory? Migrating from legacy CAD and PDM environments to the cloud is one of the most critical transformations. Large volumes of diverse data, evolving system landscapes, accumulated data and custom integrations can increase migration effort and risk. Every delay also adds to the overall IT costs. The **Transition Factory** is Dassault Systèmes’ purpose-built migration delivery framework designed to address this challenge. Rather than assembling a new team, it has an industrialized approach to transition legacy environments to the [**3D**EXPERIENCE platform](/3dexperience-platform "The 3DEXPERIENCE platform") **reliably and** **at fixed cost**. **Key differentiators**: - Global delivery framework combining our worldwide expertise with centralized execution - Predictable migration outcomes through a standardized and repeatable methodology - Proven experience supporting large-scale engineering and product data transitions across industries - Specialized sub-factories operating as an industrialized migration assembly line - Designed to scale globally across geographies, partners and customer environments Comparison of Cloud Migration Journeys From a fragmented, resource-based delivery to a factory-grade, asset-based migration model Resource-based delivery For most enterprises, legacy application modernization meant starting from scratch every time — fragmented tooling, gaps in data mapping and an inconsistent migration strategy across every engagement led to: - Unreliable deliveries and unpredictable timelines - Low project margins and cost overruns - High risk of data integrity issues being discovered late in migration - No reuse and no capitalization - 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 will provide you with: - Predictable delivery timelines, same methodology, every time - Fixed-price engagements — cost commitment before the project starts - Data integrity validated at every stage through automated quality gates - Reusable tooling and capitalized assets for faster delivery with every engagement - 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 Key Benefits Brought by the 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 and engagement type (small, medium or complex), giving you full cost predictability before the project begins. The factory provides a fixed quote to your GEO or partner team, which then applies its markup. Contact us or your Dassault Systèmes Services representative 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. ## Learn More ![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