UGS and IBM are entering into <A HREF="http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,1895,2080392,00.asp?kc=EWEAUEMNL010907EOAD">a new partnership</A> centered around UGS' Teamcenter Express software, designed to meet the collaborative product data management needs of small and midsize businesses. The companies have agreed to jointly market Teamcenter Express software and services to SMB customers in China, France, Canada, Germany, Japan and the United States, UGS officials said. In addition, the software can be coupled with a wide range of CAD applications, including UGS' Solid Edge and NX products.