Sun Apr 06 09:30:00 UTC 2025: ## NEC’s Obbligato PLM Software Featured in Gartner Market Guide

**Tokyo, Japan – [Date of Release]** – NEC Corporation announced today that its Obbligato Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software has been included in Gartner’s Market Guide for PLM Software in Discrete Manufacturing Industries. NEC is the only Japanese vendor featured in the guide, which profiles 18 leading PLM vendors globally.

Obbligato, launched in 1991, has served over 1,000 clients, including NEC Group companies. The software’s strength lies in its BOM/BOP (Bill of Materials/Bill of Process) solutions, facilitating information sharing between design and production. The upcoming Obbligato R3.6 (May 2025 release) will integrate generative AI to improve search capabilities for technical information, streamlining development and knowledge transfer.

NEC’s broader digital transformation (DX) strategy, outlined in its “BluStellar” value creation model, offers end-to-end services, from consulting to implementation. The company aims to evolve from a traditional systems integrator to a “Value Driver,” leveraging advanced technologies and cross-industry expertise to solve business challenges.

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