This document provides an overview of Aras and its product offerings. Aras is an enterprise software company that provides an open source product lifecycle management (PLM) suite called Aras Innovator. The presentation discusses Aras' customers, out-of-the-box PLM capabilities, technology advantages of its model-based architecture, and options for deployment, support, and customization services. A demo of the Aras Innovator solution is also planned.

1. BEDIFFERENT ACE 2012 I NTERNATI O NAL
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2. ACE 2012
INTERNATIONAL
Intro to Aras Solutions
Demonstration
Nathan Brown
Director, Product Management
Aras www.aras.com
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3. Aras Overview
Business Next Gen Enterprise Software Solutions
Company Global Organization, PLM Execs & Technologists
Product Aras Innovator ® Suite
Out-of-the-Box Comprehensive Enterprise PLM
 NPDI New Product Development & Introduction
 CMII Configuration & Change Management
 APQP Advanced Product Quality Planning
 PDM Product Data Management
Advantage Highly Adaptable, Extensible, Upgradable
Innovation Advanced Model-based SOA Technology
“Secret Sauce”
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4. Aras Customers
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5. Enterprise PLM Processes
Concept Design Development Launch Manufacture Support
ERP
Design
CAD/EDA
Legacy ERP Systems
“The Void”
No Visibility
No Repeatable Processes
Not Lean
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6. Enterprise PLM Processes
Concept Design Development Launch Manufacture Support
Phase-Gate New Product Development & Introduction
Change Mgt ERP
CAD / EDA
Design Document Mgt
CAD/EDA
File Management File Vault
Legacy ERP Systems
Quoting Process Requirements BOMs & Parts
AVL / AML Supply
& Qualified Chain
Specifications Suppliers Approval
Reports & FMEA CAPA
Dashboards
Process Flows Control Corrective Actions
Plans
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7. Technology Innovation
Conventional Systems Aras Innovator
Client Client
Compiled Logic Fundamentally
Different Solution Models
Server Code
Web Services SOA
Files Database Files Database
Unmatched Flexibility
Benefits
Graphical Drag & Drop Real-Time Changes Without Complex Programming
Unparalleled Upgradeability
Technology Separation Enables Quick & Easy Upgrades Without Impacting Customizations
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8. Extend & Replace
• Integrate to PLM / PDM and Legacy to Extend
• Use Aras to Provide Full Featured
Enterprise PLM Corporate-wide
SOA Approach to PLM
Windchill MatrixOne Teamcenter
Business Unit Business Unit Business Unit Business Unit
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9. Extend & Replace
• Integrate to PLM / PDM and Legacy to Extend
• Use Aras to Provide Full Featured
Enterprise PLM Corporate-wide
• Replace Existing PLM / PDM When Ready
to Consolidate & Standardize
SOA Approach to PLM
Full PLM
Functionality Windchill MatrixOne Teamcenter
Business Unit Business Unit Business Unit Business Unit
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10. Enterprise Open Source
 Enterprise Production Ready
INCLUDED
 Complete Solution Access
 Unlimited Users
 Freedom from Licensing
BENEFITS
 No PLM License Expenses
 No Users, No Modules, No Servers
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11. Optional Services
Deployment Services
Consulting
Process Consulting
Integration & Migration
Solution Training
Training
Administration
Developer Education
Discovery Workshop Prioritized
Project
Clarifies Requirements
Plan
Project Phasing
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12. Optional Subscription
Comprehensive Subscription Packages
Comprehensive & Complete
Security Updates, Service Packs
Enterprise Confidence
Microsoft Certified Versions
Live Hotline & Online Support
Deployment Success Dedicated Support Engineer
Discounted Consulting & Training
Additional Productivity Tools
Continuous Optimization Enterprise Software Upgrades
Deployment Scope Pricing
Enterprise
Corporate Packages to fit all different
Small Business size & scope
Workgroup
deployments
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13. Solution Demo
 Aras Innovator Easy-to-Learn
 User Experience
 User Interface
 Solutions Easy-to-Use
 Product Lifecycle Management
 Enterprise Quality Management
 Global Supplier Management
 Administration Easy-to-Change
 Item changes
 Form changes
 Process changes
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14. ACE 2012
INTERNATIONAL
Questions?
Nathan Brown
Director, Product Management
Aras www.aras.com
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