NEC Obbligato
Product lifecycle management (PLM) software
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- Quality of support
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What is NEC Obbligato
NEC Obbligato is a product lifecycle management (PLM) system used to manage product data and engineering processes such as BOM structures, document control, and change management. It is typically deployed in manufacturing organizations that need governance over design-to-production information across engineering and related departments. The product is positioned as an enterprise PLM offering with configurable workflows and integrations to surrounding business systems used in product development.
Core PLM process coverage
The product supports common PLM functions such as BOM management, document/version control, and engineering change processes. This helps standardize how product definitions and revisions are created, reviewed, and released. It fits organizations that need structured governance rather than lightweight file sharing or task management.
Workflow and approvals support
Obbligato includes workflow capabilities to route reviews and approvals for engineering changes and related documentation. This can improve traceability by capturing who approved what and when. It is relevant for teams that need auditable release processes across multiple departments.
Enterprise integration orientation
The product is commonly implemented as part of broader manufacturing IT landscapes, where PLM must connect to downstream systems (for example, ERP/MRP) and upstream engineering tools. This orientation can reduce manual re-entry of product data when integrations are implemented. It is useful when PLM is expected to be a system of record for product structures and released documents.
Limited public product detail
Compared with many widely deployed PLM platforms, there is less English-language public documentation and fewer openly available implementation resources. This can make early-stage evaluation, skills development, and benchmarking more difficult for global teams. Buyers may need to rely more on vendor-led discovery and partner support.
Ecosystem and talent availability
The availability of third-party extensions, prebuilt connectors, and experienced administrators/consultants may be more limited outside its primary markets. This can increase implementation risk or cost if specialized expertise is required. It may also affect long-term flexibility when adding new integrations or customizations.
Global deployment considerations
Organizations operating across many regions may need to validate localization, multi-language support, and support coverage for their footprint. Differences in regional partner networks and support models can affect rollout speed and ongoing operations. These factors should be confirmed during procurement and pilot phases.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Obbligato (On‑premise) | License: Minimum ¥3,000,000 (tax excluded) for a 5-user configuration (per NEC press release, Feb 5, 2019). System implementation/implementation (SI) cost: ¥10,000,000 ～ (listed on NEC product page). | Enterprise on-premise PLM; floating-license model; heavy customization and SI typically required; SI/implementation fees charged separately. Sources: NEC press release and NEC Obbligato product pages. |
| Obbligato for SaaS (Cloud) | Service usage fee: ¥235,000 per month (5 users) ～; Initial/setup fee: ¥250,000 ～. (NEC product page states: “月額23.5万円～、初期費用：25万円～”) | Cloud/SaaS PLM (named-user licensing); quick start (standard setup in ~2 weeks); includes document management, integrated BOM, change management; monthly billing (page shows 月額). Initial fee and coordinator services may be additional. Source: NEC Obbligato for SaaS pages. |
Seller details
NEC Corporation
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