Frank O Smith, sernior contributing editor (fosmith@thewritinggroup.com)

Siemens bets ERP/PLM integration will continue apace

In January, Siemens AG focused its systems-integrator resources by rolling five operating units into its new Siemens IT Solutions and Services (SIS) division. The largest unit thus affected was Siemens Business Services group—one of the world's largest SAP integrators. The move puts deep systems and industry domain expertise in a one-stop shop aimed at global customers.