Siemens PLM software expands India channel

Gurgaon

February 5th, 2008

Siemens PLM Software has announced that it has expanded its sales channel in
India, adding five new channel partners for Siemens Velocity SeriesT software
products. These channel partners add capacity in the sales and support of
Siemens PLM Software products throughout India to meet growing demand. The five
new channel partners are Digital Design Solutions, ExpertnetCAD, 3D Engineering
Solutions, Solid Vision and Gnosis Infotech. These partners have sold Siemens
PLM Software products purchased from a distributor for the past 10 years and
will now work directly with Siemens PLM Software.

"We believe these new channel partners will continue to increase the
adoption of our software," said Hans-Kurt Lübberstedt, senior VP, Asia
Pacific, Siemens PLM Software. "We welcome these new partners in helping
our customers meet their business growth goals."

"The addition of these new partners reinforces the strong network of
channel partners, established by us over many years," added Narendar Reddy,
VP and GM for India Operations, Siemens PLM Software. "We look forward to
leveraging their strengths in their respective markets, while equipping them
with all the knowledge and skills necessary to address the requirements of our
customers. With a portfolio of market-leading PLM solutions and a strong channel
in place, we intend to further consolidate our leadership position in the Indian
market."

Siemens PLM Software has more than 2,200 customers in more than 50 cities
across India. Its customer list includes leading manufacturing enterprises from
industries like automotive, heavy engineering and machinery, tooling, aerospace
and defense, as well as a growing list of small to mid-sized companies. In
addition, the company's products are also used to train students at more than
300 engineering colleges and training centers across the region.