Siemens PLM Software Announces Indian Channel Partner Award Winners

NEW DELHI, India - Siemens PLM Software, a business unit of the Siemens Industry Automation Division and a leading global provider of product lifecycle management (PLM) software and services, today announced its top Indian channel partner award winners for the 2007-2008 fiscal year. The partners were recognized at the annual India Partners’ Meeting held in February in Lonavala, India.

Tata Consultancy Services received the award for ‘achieving the highest revenue’ as well as for adding ‘the largest number of new customers’. Digital Design Solutions was recognized for posting the ‘highest growth in software revenue’. Solid Vision shared the award with Digital Design Solution and Tata Elxsi Limited for ‘the most strategic sales contracts won last year’. SITECH Pvt ltd. was recognized as ‘the best value added reseller’ for their strong sales and customer support performance.

“These awards recognize our channel partners’ commitment and all-around contribution towards our growth and success in the Indian market” said Hans-Kurt Lubberstedt, senior vice president and managing director, Asia Pacific, Siemens PLM Software. “Siemens PLM Software’s extensive partner network, combined with our market-leading portfolio of PLM software solutions, supports our strong leadership position in India. We are proud of the persistent efforts that channel partners put forth to reach out to the market, not only with an objective for increased sales but also striving hard to ensure our customers gain greater business value from our products and solutions.”

“Siemens PLM Software’s channel partners provide enhanced sales and support capability to help address the demand for our software solutions and services in India,” said Tony Jolly, vice president channels, Asia Pacific, Siemens PLM Software. “The success of our channel partners, as recognized through these awards, is a testament to the partners’ excellence in performance, enabled and empowered by the consistent training and support provided by Siemens PLM Software to help partners better serve the marketplace.”
About Siemens PLM Software

Siemens PLM Software, a business unit of the Siemens Industry Automation Division, is a leading global provider of product lifecycle management (PLM) software and services with 5.9 million licensed seats and 56,000 customers worldwide. Headquartered in Plano, Texas, Siemens PLM Software works collaboratively with companies to deliver open solutions that help them turn more ideas into successful products. For more information on Siemens PLM Software products and services, visit www.siemens.com/plm.
About Siemens Industry Automation Division

The Siemens Industry Automation Division (Nuremberg, Germany) is a worldwide leader in the fields of automation systems, low-voltage switchgear and industrial software. Its portfolio ranges from standard products for the manufacturing and process industries to solutions for whole industrial sectors that encompass the automation of entire automobile production facilities and chemical plants. As a leading software supplier, Industry Automation optimizes the entire value added chain of manufacturers – from product design and development to production, sales and a wide range of maintenance services. With around 42,900 employees worldwide Siemens Industry Automation achieved in fiscal year 2008 total sales of EUR8.7 billion.