PTC today announced the launch of a unified Onshape Government CAD and PDM platform that is fully integrated with its Arena product‑life‑cycle management system and hosted on Amazon Web Services GovCloud (US). The new solution delivers a single, ITAR‑ and EAR‑compliant environment that lets U.S. government agencies and defense contractors link design and product data directly with Arena PLM, enabling real‑time collaboration across engineering, quality, and supply‑chain operations.
The integration is built on AWS GovCloud, the only Amazon cloud region that meets the stringent security and compliance requirements of U.S. federal agencies. It incorporates role‑based access controls, immutable audit logs, real‑time bill‑of‑materials and engineering change updates, and full traceability of product data. The platform also supports controlled collaboration with contractors and suppliers, allowing secure data sharing while maintaining compliance with export‑control regulations.
PTC’s move into the government and regulated‑industry market aligns with its broader Intelligent Product Lifecycle vision and follows a period of strong financial performance. In FY 2024, PTC reported 15% year‑over‑year revenue growth and 12% ARR growth, while Q3 FY 2025 saw 9.3% constant‑currency ARR growth and 14% operating and free‑cash‑flow expansion. The new cloud‑native offering is expected to generate additional recurring revenue and deepen PTC’s product‑data foundation in a high‑barrier market.
The launch positions PTC against competitors that still rely on on‑premise or fragmented tools for government customers. By offering a unified, secure, and compliant platform, PTC gains a competitive edge in a sector that demands strict export‑control adherence. While specific early adopters have not yet been disclosed, the solution’s architecture—leveraging Onshape’s API and Arena’s data‑sync mechanisms—provides the scalability and performance needed for large‑scale defense projects.
ITAR and EAR compliance are critical for any company working with U.S. defense contractors, and hosting the solution on AWS GovCloud signals PTC’s commitment to meeting those regulatory standards. The move also taps into the broader industry trend toward cloud‑native solutions, which offer scalability, continuous updates, and improved collaboration—benefits that are especially valuable for complex, multi‑stakeholder defense programs.
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