Aras vs. Agile - How do they compare...

Peter Schroer — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 11:53:31 GMT

Current revision posted to FAQ by Peter Schroer on 9/1/2009 7:53:31 AM

Aras vs. Agile - How do they compare...

How to compare Aras Innovator to Agile A9

We're often asked for guidance on how to compare Aras Innovator to Agile A9. It's not exactly an Apples-2-Apples comparison, but here is an overview that should help:

Aras Innovator	Agile A9
Low cost IT infrastructure. 100% Microsoft .NET and SqlServer for the lowest overall IT infrastructure cost of ownership.	Expensive Oracle database licenses and proprietary application servers. Maintenance, support and upgrades are more expensive.
Lower cost IT skills sets. Less DBA work required, and all IT resources will be the less expensive Microsoft certified professionals.	Requires expensive Oracle DBA’s to manage the system. Administrative support work is 2x – 5x more than an Aras Innovator installation.
Advanced Model-Based SOA Architecture means the system is inherently flexible and can be rapidly customized to meet customer’s needs without extensive programming. Aras Innovator Model-Based architecture supports continuous improvement, allowing ongoing data model, process model and business changes, simply, and risk-free through the Aras Innovator drag-and-drop user interface. <o:p> </o:p> Aras Innovator implementation projects have been delivered under-budget and ahead of schedule.	Legacy object-oriented Client-Server technology is difficult to modify to fit customer needs. Very few customers can support their own systems, requiring external consultants (expensive) for the initial deployment, and additional consultants for every minor customization that is required after go-live. <o:p> </o:p> Many Agile A9 implementation projects never finish…
Advanced Model-Based Architecture means faster deployment of upgrades. Even heavily customized customer solutions are upgraded to the next major Aras Innovator version in less than 2 weeks by a single engineer.	Hard-coded customizations, and rigid object oriented approach penalizes customers who modify the software to fit their business needs. Even minor customizations result in 60-90 day upgrade projects with large consulting teams when new major versions are released.
Aras Subscription is optional. If the customer does not need enterprise class support, they don’t need to buy it. Customer can also skip a year if necessary.	Not likely.
Aras Subscription includes the software AND consulting labor to perform upgrades... even of the customized system. Aras Model-Based technology makes this affordable and achievable.	Every upgrade is another PO and another large consulting project. Customizations are generally not even supported during upgrade.
SharePoint integration co-developed with Microsoft and available as a Microsoft Certified solution.	Not likely.
Parts, BOM, Drawings, Product Portfolio, Project Management, ECO, Quality Systems, CAPA, FMEA, Risk Management, Manufacturing Process Planning, ISO, Skills and Training Management, Variant Configurator, and dozens more new solutions added to the community each year.	Parts, BOM, Drawings, Product Portfolio, Project Management, ECO. ß period <o:p> </o:p>
Unlimited User Licensing to allow inclusion of all employees and supply chain partners in the PLM system, without expensive named user licenses. Simple Subscription pricing allow predictable, fixed pricing.	Expensive named user licensing and maintenance contracts means high capital expense up front, and varying costs each year as the PLM system rolls out.
Integrations for all CAD (mechanical and electrical) are available	Integrations for all CAD (mechanical and electrical) are available
Integrations with all major ERP systems are available	Integrations with all major ERP systems are available
Can be deployed and used in production for unlimited users for no cost. If the customer does not need help, they don’t pay for services or Subscription. Aras is confident that we provide the highest value-add services, and so can offer our enterprise class support services as an option, rather than forcing customers to spend money through legal contracts and coercion.	Not Likely.

Aras vs. Agile - How do they compare...

Peter Schroer — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 16:01:01 GMT

Revision 2 posted to FAQ by Peter Schroer on 4/24/2009 12:01:01 PM

Aras vs. Agile - How do they compare...

How to compare Aras Innovator to Agile A9

We're often asked for guidance on how to compare Aras Innovator to Agile A9. It's not exactly an Apples-2-Apples comparison, but here is an overview that should help:

Aras Innovator<o:p></o:p>	Agile A9<o:p></o:p>
Low cost IT infrastructure. 100% Microsoft .NET and SqlServer for the lowest overall IT infrastructure cost of ownership.<o:p></o:p>	Expensive Oracle database licenses and proprietary application servers. Maintenance, support and upgrades are more expensive.<o:p></o:p>
Lower cost IT skills sets. Less DBA work required, and all IT resources will be the less expensive Microsoft certified professionals.<o:p></o:p>	Requires expensive Oracle DBA’s to manage the system. Administrative support work is 2x – 5x more than an Aras Innovator installation.<o:p></o:p>
Advanced Model-Based SOA Architecture means the system is inherently flexible and can be rapidly customized to meet customer’s needs without extensive programming. Aras Innovator Model-Based architecture supports continuous improvement, allowing ongoing data model, process model and business changes, simply, and risk-free through the Aras Innovator drag-and-drop user interface.<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Aras Innovator implementation projects have been delivered under-budget and ahead of schedule.	Legacy object-oriented Client-Server technology is difficult to modify to fit customer needs. Very few customers can support their own systems, requiring external consultants (expensive) for the initial deployment, and additional consultants for every minor customization that is required after go-live.<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <o:p></o:p> Many Agile A9 implementation projects never finish…<o:p></o:p>…
Advanced Model-Based Architecture means faster deployment of upgrades. Even heavily customized customer solutions are upgraded to the next major Aras Innovator version in less than 2 weeks by a single engineer.<o:p></o:p>	Hard-coded customizations, and rigid object oriented approach penalizes customers who modify the software to fit their business needs. Even minor customizations result in 60-90 day upgrade projects with large consulting teams when new major versions are released.<o:p></o:p>
Aras Subscription is optional. If the customer does not need enterprise class support, they don’t need to buy it. Customer can also skip a year if necessary.<o:p></o:p>	Not likely.<o:p></o:p>
Aras Subscription includes the software AND consulting labor to perform upgrades... even of the customized system. Aras Model-Based technology makes this affordable and achievable.<o:p></o:p>	Every upgrade is another PO and another large consulting project. Customizations are generally not even supported during upgrade.<o:p></o:p>
SharePoint integration co-developed with Microsoft and available as a Microsoft Certified solution.<o:p></o:p>	Not likely.<o:p></o:p>
Parts, BOM, Drawings, Product Portfolio, Project Management, ECO,<o:p></o:p> Quality Systems, CAPA, FMEA, Risk Management, Manufacturing Process Planning, ISO, Skills and Training Management, Variant Configurator, and dozens more new solutions added to the community each year.	Parts, BOM, Drawings, Product Portfolio, Project Management, ECO. ß period<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p>
Unlimited User Licensing to allow inclusion of all employees and supply chain partners in the PLM system, without expensive named user licenses. Simple Subscription pricing allow predictable, fixed pricing.<o:p></o:p>	Expensive named user licensing and maintenance contracts means high capital expense up front, and varying costs each year as the PLM system rolls out.<o:p></o:p>
Integrations for all CAD (mechanical and electrical) are available<o:p></o:p>	Integrations for all CAD (mechanical and electrical) are available<o:p></o:p>
Integrations with all major ERP systems are available<o:p></o:p>	Integrations with all major ERP systems are available<o:p></o:p>
Can be deployed and used in production for unlimited users for no cost. If the customer does not need help, they don’t pay for services or Subscription.<o:p></o:p> <o:p></o:p> Aras is confident that we provide the highest value-add services, and so can offer our enterprise class support services as an option, rather than forcing customers to spend money through legal contracts and coercion. <o:p></o:p>	Not Likely.<o:p></o:p>

Aras vs. Agile - How do they compare...

Peter Schroer — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 15:59:02 GMT

Revision 1 posted to FAQ by Peter Schroer on 4/24/2009 11:59:02 AM

How to compare Aras Innovator to Agile A9

We're often asked for guidance on how to compare Aras Innovator to Agile A9. It's not exactly an Apples-2-Apples comparison, but here is an overview that should help:

Aras Innovator<o:p></o:p>	Agile A9<o:p></o:p>
Low cost IT infrastructure. 100% Microsoft .NET and SqlServer for the lowest overall IT infrastructure cost of ownership.<o:p></o:p>	Expensive Oracle database licenses and proprietary application servers. Maintenance, support and upgrades are more expensive.<o:p></o:p>
Lower cost IT skills sets. Less DBA work required, and all IT resources will be the less expensive Microsoft certified professionals.<o:p></o:p>	Requires expensive Oracle DBA’s to manage the system. Administrative support work is 2x – 5x more than an Aras Innovator installation.<o:p></o:p>
Advanced Model-Based SOA Architecture means the system is inherently flexible and can be rapidly customized to meet customer’s needs without extensive programming. Aras Innovator Model-Based architecture supports continuous improvement, allowing ongoing data model, process model and business changes, simply, and risk-free through the Aras Innovator drag-and-drop user interface.<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Aras Innovator implementation projects have been delivered under-budget and ahead of schedule.	Legacy object-oriented Client-Server technology is difficult to modify to fit customer needs. Very few customers can support their own systems, requiring external consultants (expensive) for the initial deployment, and additional consultants for every minor customization that is required after go-live.<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <o:p></o:p> Many Agile A9 implementation projects never finish…<o:p></o:p>
Advanced Model-Based Architecture means faster deployment of upgrades. Even heavily customized customer solutions are upgraded to the next major Aras Innovator version in less than 2 weeks by a single engineer.<o:p></o:p>	Hard-coded customizations, and rigid object oriented approach penalizes customers who modify the software to fit their business needs. Even minor customizations result in 60-90 day upgrade projects with large consulting teams when new major versions are released.<o:p></o:p>
Aras Subscription is optional. If the customer does not need enterprise class support, they don’t need to buy it. Customer can also skip a year if necessary.<o:p></o:p>	Not likely.<o:p></o:p>
Aras Subscription includes the software AND consulting labor to perform upgrades... even of the customized system. Aras Model-Based technology makes this affordable and achievable.<o:p></o:p>	Every upgrade is another PO and another large consulting project. Customizations are generally not even supported during upgrade.<o:p></o:p>
SharePoint integration co-developed with Microsoft and available as a Microsoft Certified solution.<o:p></o:p>	Not likely.<o:p></o:p>
Parts, BOM, Drawings, Product Portfolio, Project Management, ECO,<o:p></o:p> Quality Systems, CAPA, FMEA, Risk Management, Manufacturing Process Planning, ISO, Skills and Training Management, Variant Configurator, and dozens more new solutions added to the community each year.	Parts, BOM, Drawings, Product Portfolio, Project Management, ECO. ß period<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p>
Unlimited User Licensing to allow inclusion of all employees and supply chain partners in the PLM system, without expensive named user licenses. Simple Subscription pricing allow predictable, fixed pricing.<o:p></o:p>	Expensive named user licensing and maintenance contracts means high capital expense up front, and varying costs each year as the PLM system rolls out.<o:p></o:p>
Integrations for all CAD (mechanical and electrical) are available<o:p></o:p>	Integrations for all CAD (mechanical and electrical) are available<o:p></o:p>
Integrations with all major ERP systems are available<o:p></o:p>	Integrations with all major ERP systems are available<o:p></o:p>
Can be deployed and used in production for unlimited users for no cost. If the customer does not need help, they don’t pay for services or Subscription.<o:p></o:p> <o:p></o:p> Aras is confident that we provide the highest value-add services, and so can offer our enterprise class support services as an option, rather than forcing customers to spend money through legal contracts and coercion. <o:p></o:p>	Not Likely.<o:p></o:p>