PTC and Tech-Clarity Unveil New Research on Developing Software-Intensive Products
22.05.12
The survey uncovers specific reasons why companies are increasing the
use of software in their products: three-quarters indicate they use
software in their products to improve product capabilities, two-thirds
say they are seeking ‘smarter’ and more innovative products, and
one-half say they use software to tailor products to customers or
markets. The top reasons companies are pursuing software-intensive
products are competitive factors that drive the top line.
“This survey indicates a noteworthy trend in that companies have
significantly increased the use of software in their products across all
manufacturing industries, in both large and small companies,” said Jim
Brown, president, Tech-Clarity. “The biggest increases in both the
amount of software and the level of innovation driven by that software
were found in automotive and high-tech industries. Another interesting
discovery was that medical device manufacturers have increased the ratio
of software engineers more than others, and 92% of the respondents in
that industry say they plan to further increase software in their
products over the next five years.”
Source: EON: Enhanced Online News (press release)