HP and Siemens PLM Software, a business unit of the Siemens Industry Automation Division and a global provider of product life cycle management (PLM) software and services, announced a global agreement allowing the companies to accelerate client adoption of software and services that reduce the time needed to implement PLM projects.
Also, the companies have announced their collaboration with Malaysian automobile manufacturer Proton Holdings Berhad (Proton) in support of Proton’s globalisation plan.
The agreement expands the existing relationship between Siemens PLM Software and HP, enabling clients to source PLM software products, hardware and services directly from HP, thereby freeing up resources to focus on the core business.
“Manufacturers need to improve the management of their product life cycles, while cutting costs and increasing quality control,” said Sandeep Johri, Vice President, Enterprise Business Strategy and Industries, HP. “With HP and Siemens PLM Software, companies can redirect technology expenditures from infrastructure and application maintenance to attracting customers in new markets, combating growing supply-chain complexities or adhering to new compliance requirement.”
The agreement allows HP to expand its ability to directly sell PLM products and services globally, in addition to designing, developing and deploying complete Siemens PLM Software solutions for enterprise businesses around the world. Joint clients will benefit from a comprehensive range of software and professional services, including consulting and implementation, systems integration and application hosting as well as financing options.
“Siemens PLM Software is thrilled to announce our joint customer, Proton Holdings Berhad, as we announce the expansion of our exemplary relationship with HP to drive further value for our global clients,” said Paul Vogel, Executive Vice President, Global Sales and Services, Siemens PLM Software. “Siemens PLM Software remains focused on not only developing innovative solutions for our clients, but on creating partnerships that help streamline clients’ access to those technologies. With our new agreement and HP’s presence in key target markets and industries, we can help deliver a comprehensive range of PLM solutions that help clients turn more ideas into successful products.”
Proton is teaming with HP to implement Siemens PLM Software’s Teamcenter software, which will integrate Proton’s product life cycle processes from all related departments such as management, sales and marketing, engineering, sourcing, manufacturing and service.


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