Open-source PLM: Aras introduces new version of its Innovator suite
By Manufacturing Business Technology Staff -- Manufacturing Business Technology, 5/5/2008 4:24:00 PM
Aras, a supplier of open-source product life-cycle management (PLM) software for the Microsoft platform, has announced Version 9 of the Aras Innovator suite of model-based service-oriented architecture (SOA) solutions.
The company says the new packages delivers the first model-based SOA for PLM and includes single-instance multi-language capabilities and support for the latest Microsoft platform products—Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, and Microsoft Visual Studio 2008.
“By delivering an advanced model-based SOA exclusively on the Microsoft platform in an enterprise open source format, Aras is unleashing the extensive power of SQL Server 2008 to provide global enterprises with a trusted, productive, and intelligent data platform,” said Kim Saunders, senior director for SQL Server Marketing at Microsoft Corp. “The innovation advantage that the Microsoft platform provides for partners is compelling, and we are committed to enabling Microsoft partners such as Aras as they create ever greater value for customers.”
The model-based environment in Aras Innovator Version 9 represents a significant innovation in enterprise SOA software for PLM. Highlights include:
• Real-time Solution Customization – The Aras Innovator model-based SOA solutions enable complex object model, data schema, business rule, and workflow changes on-the-fly with no programming required and no downtime making solution customization fast and easy.
• No Impact Upgrades – The model-based SOA separates the solutions and related solution modifications from the underlying SOA making even highly customized enterprise solutions easy to upgrade in days without impacting the customizations.
Multilanguage Internationalization – Global Collaboration
Aras Innovator Version 9 includes single-system multi-language internationalization capabilities for greater global collaboration. Internationalization and localization are integral to the Version 9 model-based SOA and are stored as data in Microsoft SQL Server. This simplifies the development and sharing of language packs by eliminating external resource files and getting rid of the need to compile code before using translated solutions.
Aras Innovator Version 9’s enterprise open source format on the Microsoft platform makes the production-ready solutions freely available with complete access for unlimited users. Companies can use as little or as much of the extensive functionality as needed for no charge.
Aras Innovator Version 9 provides comprehensive solution functionality for enterprise-wide PLM deployments, and open XML / SOAP Web services easily connect to existing ERP or PDM systems to leverage previous investments.
Aras customers include Motorola, Lockheed Martin, Delphi, Ingersoll Rand, Rolls-Royce, ACCO Brands, Freudenberg, Fox Electronics, Mega Brands, Structural Concepts, and the US Army.
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