PTC Strengthens ALM and Systems Engineering Focus with Acquisition of IncQuery Group
PTC (NASDAQ: PTC) has announced the acquisition of IncQuery Group, a company specializing in application lifecycle management (ALM) and systems engineering services for global manufacturers and product companies. The acquisition aims to enhance PTC's capabilities in connecting hardware and software engineering systems while improving collaboration across development teams.
IncQuery Group's expertise will support PTC's focus on transforming engineering and product development processes, helping customers develop products faster with higher quality while meeting regulatory and sustainability requirements. The move follows PTC's recent release of Codebeamer® 3.0 ALM solution and development of Codebeamer AI offering.
PTC (NASDAQ: PTC) ha annunciato l'acquisizione di IncQuery Group, un'azienda specializzata nella gestione del ciclo di vita delle applicazioni (ALM) e nei servizi di ingegneria dei sistemi per produttori e aziende di prodotti a livello globale. L'acquisizione mira a potenziare le capacità di PTC nel connettere i sistemi di ingegneria hardware e software, migliorando al contempo la collaborazione tra i team di sviluppo.
La competenza di IncQuery Group supporterà l'obiettivo di PTC di trasformare i processi di ingegneria e sviluppo prodotto, aiutando i clienti a sviluppare prodotti più rapidamente e con maggiore qualità, rispettando al contempo i requisiti normativi e di sostenibilità. Questa mossa segue il recente rilascio della soluzione ALM Codebeamer® 3.0 e lo sviluppo dell'offerta Codebeamer AI.
PTC (NASDAQ: PTC) ha anunciado la adquisición de IncQuery Group, una empresa especializada en la gestión del ciclo de vida de aplicaciones (ALM) y servicios de ingeniería de sistemas para fabricantes y empresas de productos a nivel global. La adquisición tiene como objetivo mejorar las capacidades de PTC en la conexión de sistemas de ingeniería de hardware y software, al tiempo que mejora la colaboración entre los equipos de desarrollo.
La experiencia de IncQuery Group apoyará el enfoque de PTC en transformar los procesos de ingeniería y desarrollo de productos, ayudando a los clientes a desarrollar productos más rápido y con mayor calidad, cumpliendo al mismo tiempo con los requisitos regulatorios y de sostenibilidad. Este movimiento sigue al reciente lanzamiento de la solución ALM Codebeamer® 3.0 y el desarrollo de la oferta Codebeamer AI.
PTC (NASDAQ: PTC)는 IncQuery Group의 인수를 발표했습니다. 이 회사는 글로벌 제조업체와 제품 회사들을 위한 애플리케이션 수명 주기 관리(ALM) 및 시스템 엔지니어링 서비스에 전문화되어 있습니다. 이번 인수는 PTC가 하드웨어와 소프트웨어 엔지니어링 시스템을 연결하는 능력을 강화하고 개발 팀 간의 협업을 개선하는 것을 목표로 하고 있습니다.
IncQuery Group의 전문성은 PTC가 엔지니어링 및 제품 개발 프로세스를 혁신하는 데 집중하는 데 도움을 줄 것이며, 고객들이 더 빠르고 높은 품질로 제품을 개발할 수 있도록 하고 규제 및 지속 가능성 요구 사항을 충족하는 데 기여할 것입니다. 이번 조치는 PTC의 최신 ALM 솔루션인 Codebeamer® 3.0 출시와 Codebeamer AI 제공 개발에 이어 이루어졌습니다.
PTC (NASDAQ: PTC) a annoncé l'acquisition de IncQuery Group, une entreprise spécialisée dans la gestion du cycle de vie des applications (ALM) et les services d'ingénierie des systèmes pour les fabricants et les entreprises de produits à l'échelle mondiale. L'acquisition vise à renforcer les capacités de PTC à connecter les systèmes d'ingénierie matériel et logiciel tout en améliorant la collaboration entre les équipes de développement.
L'expertise d'IncQuery Group soutiendra l'objectif de PTC de transformer les processus d'ingénierie et de développement de produits, aidant les clients à développer des produits plus rapidement et de meilleure qualité tout en respectant les exigences réglementaires et de durabilité. Ce mouvement fait suite à la récente publication de la solution ALM Codebeamer® 3.0 et au développement de l'offre Codebeamer AI.
PTC (NASDAQ: PTC) hat die Übernahme von IncQuery Group angekündigt, einem Unternehmen, das sich auf das Management des Anwendungslebenszyklus (ALM) und Ingenieurdienstleistungen für globale Hersteller und Produktunternehmen spezialisiert hat. Die Übernahme zielt darauf ab, die Fähigkeiten von PTC zur Verbindung von Hardware- und Software-Engineering-Systemen zu verbessern und die Zusammenarbeit zwischen den Entwicklungsteams zu fördern.
Die Expertise von IncQuery Group wird PTCs Fokus auf die Transformation von Ingenieur- und Produktentwicklungsprozessen unterstützen und den Kunden helfen, Produkte schneller und in höherer Qualität zu entwickeln, während sie gleichzeitig die regulatorischen und nachhaltigen Anforderungen erfüllen. Dieser Schritt folgt auf die kürzliche Veröffentlichung der ALM-Lösung Codebeamer® 3.0 und die Entwicklung des Angebots Codebeamer AI.
- Strategic expansion of PTC's ALM and systems engineering expertise
- Enhancement of product development capabilities for global manufacturers
- Strengthening of PTC's engineering and product development portfolio
- Continuation of ALM momentum following Codebeamer 3.0 release
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PTC's acquisition of IncQuery Group represents a strategic enhancement to its application lifecycle management (ALM) and systems engineering capabilities. This move directly strengthens PTC's ability to address a critical market need - helping manufacturers connect hardware and software engineering systems in increasingly complex product development environments.
The acquisition aligns perfectly with PTC's Codebeamer ALM platform strategy, following their Codebeamer 3.0 release and ongoing AI development efforts. IncQuery's expertise in connecting disparate engineering systems addresses a significant pain point for industrial manufacturers struggling with digital transformation initiatives.
From a competitive standpoint, this acquisition bolsters PTC's position against rivals like Siemens and Dassault Systèmes in the PLM/ALM integration space. As products become more software-defined, the boundary between traditional PLM and ALM systems is blurring - making IncQuery's integration capabilities particularly valuable.
While financial terms weren't disclosed, the transaction appears focused on acquiring specialized expertise rather than significant revenue. The true value will likely come from how effectively PTC integrates IncQuery's capabilities into its broader portfolio and leverages their consultancy expertise to accelerate customer implementations.
This acquisition reflects PTC's targeted approach to portfolio enhancement through strategic technology acquisitions. Rather than pursuing transformative mega-deals, PTC continues its pattern of acquiring specialized expertise that addresses specific gaps in their offering.
The timing is particularly noteworthy as industrial manufacturers face increasing pressure to accelerate product development cycles while managing growing complexity. IncQuery's focus on connecting hardware and software engineering systems directly addresses this challenge.
PTC CEO Neil Barua's emphasis on addressing customer priorities around transformation, speed, quality, and regulatory compliance signals the strategic intent - this isn't merely a technology bolt-on but an enabler for their broader market vision.
The acquisition's integration risk appears manageable given the complementary nature of IncQuery's expertise with PTC's existing portfolio. The retention of IncQuery's leadership team (István Ráth and Ákos Horváth) suggests a thoughtful approach to preserving the acquired company's knowledge and client relationships.
While impossible to evaluate financial impact without transaction details, the strategic fit is evident. This continues PTC's disciplined M&A approach of acquiring targeted capabilities that enhance their core product development platform rather than diversifying into adjacent markets.
IncQuery Group offers application lifecycle management (ALM) and systems engineering development and consultancy services to global manufacturers and product companies. IncQuery Group helps simplify the product development process by connecting hardware and software engineering systems and enables better collaboration across development teams and more efficient management of product data. The acquisition further expands PTC's deep expertise in ALM, systems engineering, and product lifecycle management (PLM) and support for customers in these areas.
"A top priority for our customers is transforming their engineering and product development processes to develop their products faster with higher quality, all while meeting regulatory and sustainability requirements," said Neil Barua, President and CEO of PTC. "The acquisition of IncQuery Group strengthens our focus on engineering and product development and adds expertise to help accelerate our ALM and PLM portfolio integrations and better support our customers. We welcome the IncQuery Group team to PTC and look forward to their contributions."
"IncQuery Group shares PTC's commitment to transforming digital engineering and product development processes, and we're thrilled to join the team," said István Ráth, Chairman of the Executive Board of IncQuery Group, and Ákos Horváth, Chief Technology Officer of IncQuery Group. "This is an opportunity to support even more of the world's leading manufacturers and product companies with our systems engineering and ALM expertise, as well as help enhance PTC's leading engineering and product development portfolio."
The acquisition continues PTC's momentum in ALM, following the release of its Codebeamer® 3.0 ALM solution and the ongoing development of its Codebeamer AI offering.
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Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains statements about future events and expectations, including the effect of the acquisition on our ALM and PLM portfolio development and integrations, the expected value of the acquisition to our business, and continued enhancement and support for our ALM suite. These statements are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected, including that we may be unable to accelerate our ALM and PLM portfolio integrations or to address customer and product priorities when or as we expect; we may be unable to retain the IncQuery Group employees as we expect, which could disrupt the IncQuery Group business and our ability to successfully integrate and operate the IncQuery Group business; customers may not adopt our ALM solutions as we expect; and other risks and uncertainties described in PTC's filings with the
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