CSM Software Selected as “Outstanding Business Partner of the Year” by MSC.Software

Bangalore, September 09, 2008: CSM Software a leading provider of advanced engineering software and services to global aerospace, automotive and heavy engineering industries, today announced that it has been selected as a recipient of “Outstanding Partner of the Year” award by MSC.Software Corporation. The award recognizes CSM for its contribution in MSC.Software’s continued success and growth in Asia pacific region. The award had been given at the recently held Asia Pacific Business Partner summit at Phuket, Thailand.

CSM’s unique & rich pedigree of association with MSC.Software has resulted in establishing a strong CAE platform among the OEM’s, Tier I Suppliers and design houses in India. CSM Software is one of the companies, which is capable of providing support for complex NASTRAN queries.

Commenting on the award, Mr. Satya Srikanth, CEO – CSM Software said “We are delighted to have been recognized as the “Partner of the Year” by MSC.Software. CSM’s association with MSC.Software has always been fruitful & successful over the years. The award is encouraging particularly for the team who demonstrates performance excellence in achieving the desired results.”

“MSC.Software's partnership with CSM Software continues to produce exceptional results in India. We are happy to recognize CSM Software’s efforts over the past year in significantly advancing our leadership position in the region. CSM Software is combining our technology expertise with business insight to help customers solve critical business issues and make them more competitive. We are confident that CSM Software will continue to contribute even more significantly as part of our global partner network," said Frank Kovacs, VP - Global Partners & Alliances, MSC.Software.

About CSM Software

CSM Software is the leading offshore provider of Engineering Services and Solutions catering to the Aerospace, Automotive & Heavy Engineering industries, and has consistently delivered top-notch projects to demanding global customers over the last 16 years. CSM’s five business divisions – Services, Training, Products, Process Consulting and Onsite Design Support - have a strong Cross Leveraging aspect amongst them that translates into a potent value proposition to its customers. CSM also has the distinction of being the sole offshore company based in India that has partnerships with Dassault Systèmes, MSC Software, CD-adapco, Moldflow Corporation & PACE. For further information on CSM visit: www.csmsoftware.com