CIMdata PLM Industry Summary Online Archive
2 May 2012
Company News
Aras Expands Global Operations and Opens Japanese Headquarters
Aras® today announced expanded operations in Asia and the opening of its Japanese headquarters in Tokyo, Japan. The expansion is in response to growing demand globally for the Aras Innovator suite of PLM solutions. As part of its newly extended operations, Aras will add consulting and support operations, and strengthen its current partner network throughout the region. The announcement was made at ACE 2012 International, Aras’s global community conference.
Aras is the developer of Aras Innovator®, the fastest growing PLM solution in the industry. Based on an enterprise open source model, only Aras offers complete PLM functionality for unlimited users with no PLM license cost. Leading companies throughout the world, including Seiko, Hitachi, Mitsubishi and NOK in Japan, rely on Aras to improve time to market, reduce costs and maximize profitability.“In today’s market with short product lifecycles and dynamic conditions, businesses need next generation PLM solutions that can keep pace with ever-changing demands. Aras expansion in Japan offers companies throughout the region a highly flexible, scalable and secure PLM solution that drives results and provides a distinct competitive business advantage,” said Masahiko Hisatsugu, President of Aras Japan.
Aras Japan marks the company’s second regional headquarters, complementing Aras EMEA in Switzerland. In addition, in December of 2011 Aras doubled the space of its global headquarters in Andover, Massachusetts, U.S. to accommodate future growth. Aras has more than 80 partners around the world and its PLM technology is used in more than 140 countries around the globe.
“The response to Aras has been very strong in Japan and we are pleased to increase our investment in the region. Leading businesses throughout Japan, like many around the world, recognize the value of the Aras platform and business model. Our customers are able to significantly reduce the risk of a global PLM deployment while enjoying a true partnership with their provider,” said Peter Schroer, President of Aras.
For more information please visit http://www.aras.jp/
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