Global RV Systems: Manafacturer Riverbed Steelhead Appliances Enable a Global Manufacturer to Deploy a Centralized SAP PLM System

Global RV Systems Manafacturer is a large global designer, manufacturer, and supplier of communications equipment, services. A global manufacturer was deploying a new PLM system to enable its global design teams to work together more efficiently. However, the system required significant investment in additional IT infrastructure wherever design staff was located. The company chose to deploy Riverbed Steelhead appliances in conjunction with the PLM system, enabling a single, centralized PLM deployment. The company avoided significant capital expenditures, additional investments in IT staff, and also made collaboration among offices more effective.