​​​​​​​By Nafisa Mazumdar

​​​​​​​This month, Forbes released its list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2018, and we are  pleased that Dassault Systèmes has been named to the list, ranking 48th overall and 14th in the Software & Services Industry. You can learn more about how Forbes develops its list here.

Forbes states that Dassault Systèmes and its solutions “power businesses in 14 industries, including Tesla, Exxon Mobil and Pfizer” and also Boeing, which signed a ​​​​​​​multi-year agreement with Dassault Systemes last July for the use of our 3DEXPERIENCE platform in designing and manufacturing their aircraft. And while we are pleased to be on the list, we also are pleased to see many of our customers named as well.

The innovations made possible by Dassault Systèmes platform are helping drive an industry renaissance for many companies. CEO and Vice Chairman of the Board, Bernard Charlès, discussed that and more in this interview.