Siemens announced it will make Polarion X, its next-generation application lifecycle management (ALM) software-as-a-service (SaaS), available on Microsoft’s cloud and AI platform Azure. This collaboration is an expansion of a longstanding partnership, bringing together Siemens’ deep industrial expertise and Microsoft’s cloud and AI capabilities. Polarion X on Azure offers a secure, scalable, and intelligent ALM solution tailored for regulated and safety-critical industries.
Polarion X orchestrates the entire software engineering toolchain, enabling teams to accelerate development, ensure compliance, and drive innovation with confidence. Through seamless integration with Azure DevOps and Siemens’ solutions like Polarion X, Teamcenter software for product lifecycle management (PLM), Designcenter software for product engineering, Opcenter manufacturing execution software (MES) and Insights Hub, Polarion X provides a unified environment where software requirements, code, builds, tests, deployments and compliance converge.
– Polarion X on Azure represents a major leap forward in how industrial organizations manage complexity, compliance, and collaboration when developing mission-critical software, said Frances Evans, senior vice president. Together with Microsoft, we’re enabling our customers to harness trusted AI and cloud scalability to transform their application development processes.
Ziehl-Abegg is boosting productivity with Polarion X on Azure
Ziehl-Abegg, a global leader in the field of ventilation, control and drive technology, recently migrated to Polarion X on Azure.
– After thorough evaluation, Ziehl-Abegg transitioned to Siemens’ Polarion X on Azure for the financial and technical benefits. The fully-hosted SaaS solution has significantly reduced downtime and maintenance efforts while meeting our security standards, said Christian Bock, head of Requirements Engineering, Ziehl-Abegg.
– The migration has allowed us to save tens of thousands of euros annually. The ability to use licenses globally is facilitating collaboration with our international development hubs, keeping us constantly up-to-date with the latest features. We are confident that Polarion X on Azure is the best choice for our requirements and engineering strategy.
Built for regulated and safety-critical organizations across industries
Part of the Siemens Xcelerator as a Service portfolio Polarion X is designed for industries where compliance and security are non-negotiable. Whether in aerospace, automotive, or medical devices, Polarion X helps organizations meet stringent standards such as DO-178C, ISO 26262, ISO/SAE 21434 and 21 CFR Part 820. With built-in software Bill of Materials (sBOM) management and automated audit readiness, customers can innovate faster while staying compliant.
Built on principles of openness and interoperability, Polarion X empowers customers to scale innovation securely, extending the digital thread across the product lifecycle.
