Latest Release: Aras Innovator 10 PLM Platform

Aras Innovator 10 provides a new level of PLM platform scalability for enterprises with global supply chains, and introduces an HTML5 browser interface which redefines usability making PLM more accessible for business users.

The latest release of Aras Innovator is technology focused with Firefox browser support, the top-rated, most-wanted item on our Roadmap, and includes inputs from ECCO, GE, MAN and other members of the Aras Community.

"The HTML5 browser client together with scalability for over 100,000 users enables true collaboration within companies and across the extended enterprise making Aras Innovator 10 the best PLM platform for businesses with complex products and complicated processes," said Peter Schroer, President of Aras.


Release Highlights

• Scalable - Scales from 100 users to over 100,000 users providing enterprises with global supply chains and companies of all sizes with a new level of power
• Lean - Fewer lines of code for greater efficiency and performance on standard hardware configurations
• Modern - New roles-based Web browser interface features an Office 13-style look & feel with new SVG icons, controls and shortcut keys for common functions

Get the release notes and download Aras Innovator.

Is April 2014 the Next Y2K?

Microsoft is ending support for Windows XP on April 8th, 2014.  If your company is still running XP on ANY computers, you should act now.

Here are 3 reasons why you should act:

1. Your unsupported and unpatched environments could be vulnerable to new exploits that come out after April 2014.

2. XP may be working just fine, but it’s more than a decade old.  You should upgrade to take advantage of new OS technology.  Better memory management for NX, better file search, improved User Interface and more.

3. Your other business applications may no longer be supported after April 2014.

In 1999, there was the fear that key computers around the world would  fail and cause a global “meltdown” as  January 1, 2000 approached.  While there wasn’t a massive “meltdown” of computer systems, many companies used this as an opportunity to upgrade their systems,  re-evaluate and re-engineer their processes.  We can’t think of a better excuse to modernize your PLM system than this.

Tips for a Successful PLM Implementation

How do you ensure success with PLM? We've put together a complete guide of best practices for PLM implementation but to get you started, here are a few tips:

• Use an iterative approach. Start with a well-defined problem and implement the solution in manageable phases that comprise the complete project.
• Gather requirements at a high level. Plan near tern phases in detail and longer term phases more loosely as they will likely change in scope over time.
• Involve users early and often. Users drive requirements, develop use cases, validate prototypes and more.
• Don't underestimate the value of training. Train your team early in the process so they are familiar with Aras.
• Test. Test. And test again. Create visual and behavioral prototypes to test and validate with users.