General Dynamics
11011 Sunset Hills Rd,
Reston, 20190, VA,
United States
Reston, 20190, VA,
United States
1 703-876-3000
Aerospace and Defense
General Dynamics Technographics
General Dynamics Software Purchases and Digital Transformation Initiatives
Discover the latest software purchases and digital transformation initiatives being undertaken by General Dynamics and its business and technology executives. Each quarter our research team identifies on-prem and cloud applications that are being used by the 110000 General Dynamics employees from the public (Press Releases, Customer References, Testimonials, Case Studies and Success Stories) and proprietary sources.
During our research, we have identified that General Dynamics has purchased the following applications: ANSYS Discovery SpaceClaim for 3D Modeling in 2022, SharpCloud Platform for Analytics and BI in 2019, iCIMS Recruit Applicant Tracking System for Applicant Tracking System in 2016 and the related IT decision-makers and key stakeholders.
Our database provides customer insight and contextual information on which enterprise applications and software systems General Dynamics is running and its propensity to invest more and deepen its relationship with Ansys Inc. , SharpCloud , iCIMS or identify new suppliers as part of their overall Digital and IT transformation projects to stay competitive, fend off threats from disruptive forces, or comply with internal mandates to improve overall enterprise efficiency.
We have been analyzing General Dynamics revenues, which have grown to $47.72 billion in 2024, plus its IT budget and roadmap, cloud software purchases, aggregating massive amounts of data points that form the basis of our forecast assumptions for General Dynamics intention to invest in emerging technologies such as AI, Machine Learning, IoT, Blockchain, Autonomous Database or in cloud-based ERP, HCM, CRM, EPM, Procurement or Treasury applications.
General Dynamics Data, Technology Stack, and Enterprise Applications
PLM and Engineering
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| Ansys Inc. | Legacy | ANSYS Discovery SpaceClaim | 3D Modeling | PLM and Engineering | n/a | 2022 | 2022 |
In 2022, General Dynamics deployed ANSYS Discovery SpaceClaim for 3D Modeling to support Land Systems vehicle design, packaging, and systems architecture work at the Sterling Heights, MI site. The deployment targeted engineering teams responsible for space allocations, assembly packaging, and integration activities that feed manufacturing and vehicle build workflows.
ANSYS Discovery SpaceClaim was configured for direct geometry modeling, assembly modeling, interference and clearance analysis, and detailed drawing production. The environment was used to produce Control, Turret, Hull, General Assembly, Installation, and Division drawings, and to model cable guard and harness geometry, human factors studies, and kinematic motion scenarios.
The implementation was integrated with the CAD and PLM workflow, maintaining the CAD TeamCenter master model and operating alongside NX programs as part of the engineering toolchain. Desktop modeling clients were used to support vehicle builds and trail fits, with SpaceClaim artifacts captured in TeamCenter for configuration control.
Governance centered on disciplined review cadences, including weekly team meetings, engineering reviews, technical checkpoint reviews, and formal drawing approvals. Processes included coordinated task planning to meet department requirements, documentation of interference impacts, and recommended remediation steps for design conflicts.
ANSYS Discovery SpaceClaim supported interference and clearance checks across vehicle models and was explicitly used to document impacts and propose solutions during engineering reviews. The implementation tied 3D Modeling capabilities directly to systems engineering, human factors analysis, and manufacturing support functions within General Dynamics Land Systems.
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Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) | PLM and Engineering |
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2019 | 2019 |
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Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) | PLM and Engineering |
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2017 | 2017 |
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Computer-Aided Design (CAD) | PLM and Engineering |
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2013 | 2013 |
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Computer-Aided Design (CAD) | PLM and Engineering |
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2012 | 2013 |
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Computer-Aided Design (CAD) | PLM and Engineering |
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2009 | 2010 |
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Finite Element Analysis | PLM and Engineering |
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2019 | 2019 |
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Material Simulation | PLM and Engineering |
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2018 | 2018 |
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Product Lifecycle Management | PLM and Engineering |
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2017 | 2018 |
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Product Lifecycle Management | PLM and Engineering |
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2012 | 2013 |
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Product Lifecycle Management | PLM and Engineering |
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2011 | 2011 |
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Product Lifecycle Management | PLM and Engineering |
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2018 | 2019 |
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Product Lifecycle Management | PLM and Engineering |
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2009 | 2009 |
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Signal Integrity | PLM and Engineering |
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2022 | 2022 |
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Analytics and BI
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Application |
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Market |
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| SharpCloud | Legacy | SharpCloud Platform | Analytics and BI | Analytics and BI | n/a | 2019 | 2019 |
In 2019, General Dynamics deployed the SharpCloud Platform, an Analytics and BI application, to create collaborative, shareable roadmaps for complex defence programs in the United States. The deployment centralized program planning artifacts into a single visual workspace to support cross functional visibility and stakeholder alignment.
The implementation configured the SharpCloud Platform roadmapping and visualization capabilities to represent timelines, dependencies, risk notes and priority annotations, enabling narrative driven views for program managers and customer stakeholders. Configuration emphasized shareable views and storyboard style reports to surface program impacts and decision points for executive review.
Data aggregation consolidated spreadsheets and siloed databases into the SharpCloud Platform single visual view, supporting side by side tracing of issues, impacts and priorities. Operational coverage targeted defence program teams and customer engagement workflows in the United States, producing artifacts used by program leadership and senior management.
Governance changes focused on standardized dashboards and narrative reporting workflows to improve how issues and impacts are escalated and reviewed. The platform increased visibility and accessibility of data, helping teams and customers better communicate issues, impacts and priorities to senior management.
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HCM
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Market |
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| iCIMS | Legacy | iCIMS Recruit Applicant Tracking System | Applicant Tracking System | HCM | n/a | 2016 | 2016 |
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Benefits Administration | HCM |
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2018 | 2018 |
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Compensation Management | HCM |
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2012 | 2012 |
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Core HR | HCM |
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2015 | 2015 |
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Core HR | HCM |
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2023 | 2023 |
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Employee Experience | HCM |
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2015 | 2015 |
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Employee Self Service | HCM |
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2012 | 2012 |
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Learning and Development | HCM |
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2012 | 2012 |
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Learning and Development | HCM |
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2012 | 2012 |
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Learning and Development | HCM |
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2012 | 2012 |
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Learning and Development | HCM |
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2019 | 2019 |
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Payroll | HCM |
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2015 | 2015 |
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Payroll | HCM |
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2018 | 2018 |
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Performance and Goal Management | HCM |
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2012 | 2012 |
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Time and Attendance | HCM |
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2013 | 2013 |
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Time and Attendance | HCM |
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2021 | 2021 |
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Workforce Analytics | HCM |
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2015 | 2015 |
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Workforce Management | HCM |
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2013 | 2013 |
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IaaS
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Application Hosting and Computing Services | IaaS |
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2020 | 2020 |
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Backup as a Service (BaaS) | IaaS |
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2017 | 2017 |
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Content Delivery Network | IaaS |
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2021 | 2021 |
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Collaboration
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Audio Video and Web Conferencing | Collaboration |
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2017 | 2017 |
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Collaboration | Collaboration |
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2019 | 2019 |
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ERP Services and Operations
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Computerized Maintenance Management (CMMS) | ERP Services and Operations |
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2020 | 2020 |
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Legal Practice Management | ERP Services and Operations |
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2019 | 2019 |
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Manufacturing Execution System | ERP Services and Operations |
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2008 | 2010 |
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Travel Management | ERP Services and Operations |
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2017 | 2017 |
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CRM
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CRM | CRM |
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2014 | 2014 |
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Marketing Analytics | CRM |
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2019 | 2019 |
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Partner Relationship Management | CRM |
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2020 | 2020 |
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Sales Automation, CRM, Sales Engagement | CRM |
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2021 | 2021 |
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Content Management
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Digital Signing | Content Management |
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2021 | 2021 |
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Web Content Management | Content Management |
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2019 | 2019 |
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eCommerce
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eCommerce | eCommerce |
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2021 | 2021 |
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EPM
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EPM | EPM |
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2019 | 2021 |
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ERP Financial Management
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ERP Financial | ERP Financial Management |
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2019 | 2021 |
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ERP Financial | ERP Financial Management |
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2018 | 2018 |
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Expense Management | ERP Financial Management |
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2016 | 2016 |
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CyberSecurity
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Identity and Access Management (IAM) | CyberSecurity |
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2021 | 2021 |
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Secure Email Gateways (SEGs) | CyberSecurity |
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2020 | 2020 |
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SCM
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Inventory Management | SCM |
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2012 | 2013 |
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Supply Chain Management | SCM |
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2019 | 2021 |
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Procurement
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Sourcing | Procurement |
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2018 | 2018 |
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TRM
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Treasury Management | TRM |
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2019 | 2019 |
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Whistleblowing Management | TRM |
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2016 | 2016 |
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IT Decision Makers and Key Stakeholders at General Dynamics
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Apps Being Evaluated by General Dynamics Executives
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FAQ - APPS RUN THE WORLD General Dynamics Technographics
General Dynamics is a Aerospace and Defense organization based in United States,
with around 110000 employees and annual revenues of $47.72 billion.
General Dynamics operates a diverse technology stack with applications such as
ANSYS Discovery SpaceClaim, SharpCloud Platform and iCIMS Recruit Applicant Tracking System,
covering areas like 3D Modeling, Analytics and BI and Applicant Tracking System.
General Dynamics has invested in cloud applications and AI-driven platforms to optimize efficiency and growth,
collaborating with vendors such as Ansys Inc., SharpCloud and iCIMS.
General Dynamics recently adopted applications including
Workday HCM in 2023, ANSYS Discovery SpaceClaim in 2022 and ANSYS SIwave in 2022,
highlighting its ongoing modernization strategy.
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