Software is a collection of special computing instructions that are used for running of various operations within a computer. The instructions are bundled into one or more applications which are then installed into the main memory of the computers. The applications are run and controlled by the main application within a computer system. The main application is usually in form of an operating system. All the controls and instructions are loaded onto the main memory after the instructions have been issued.

The automation process of product development is very complex. The Siemens S7 software is one of the commercial applications that are used for the automation of this process. The application is developed in such a way that it meets the needs of various users especially with the conversion from manual to a much more digitized system. The operations of a digital product development cycles are very complex and thus there is a need to integrate more tools in the system.

Sales and revenue managers do understand the importance of having an automated system in managing the product development cycle. Such systems can easily arrive at the optimum levels of productions. Various pieces of data about the costs and the expected revenues at each stage of production are used. Production should be maintained at the optimum level. Underproduction does not optimize the production systems.

The automated Siemens computing systems are used for the production of both 2D and 3D overview of the product management cycles. Data relating to various costs already incurred in developing and marketing the products is inputted and this form the basis of production of the overview. Step by step process of production of this holistic overview may be used in the data conversion. Special coding tools may be used in further analysis of the available data.

There are several stages of through which a specific product has to go through once they are in the markets. Market analysis is done before the production of goods start. This is followed by the actual production taking the demands of customers into consideration. Marketing of products introduces the products to various market segments. The advertising channels used depend on the available funds.

The first few months after the introduction of products into various market segments are very complex. Most firms are usually making losses as they are still recovering the expenses used for marketing and developing the products. This is then followed by exponential growth in the sales revenues till the revenues level off.

The compatibility of various computing applications developed by Siemens and the local business needs is very important. The software modules have to be modified and changed to fit into the local business environment. The localization of the applications is very crucial in helping a firm meet its objectives.

Siemens creates a large network for its customers and the company engineers. Through the virtual network, the customers are able to present their problems to the engineers. The engineers may work on these problems separately or they could come up with joint solutions. Some of these solutions include the local adaptation of computer applications.