IBM and Dassault Systèmes (DS) have announced the availability of 3DLive collaborative intelligence solutions to maximise interaction, improve decision making and accelerate innovation.

3DLive leverages the power of real-time 3D through a user interface to search, navigate and collaborate online.

“With 3DLive, Dassault Systèmes is introducing its next generation of online 3D applications, which will use 3D as a powerful online media to expand collaborative product innovation communities,” explained Dominique Florack, senior executive vice president, Product - R&D, Dassault Systèmes.

According to Al Bunshaft, VP, IBM PLM Solutions, “3DLive is a truly revolutionary solution that offers benefits never before envisioned in product development and team collaboration. The power to conceptualise, develop and deliver products in a shared environment over the Web presents enormous possibilities for customers seeking an advantage in the fast-paced and ultra-competitive markets where they do business.”