ANSYS Named On Software 500 Rankings For Ninth Consecutive Year

PITTSBURGH, Nov. 17, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- For the ninth consecutive year, Software Magazine ranked ANSYS (NASDAQ: ANSS) as one of the world's largest software companies in its index of software and services providers. This year's Software 500 index positioned ANSYS at 106th place in recognition of 2014 software and services GAAP revenue of $936 million.

"ANSYS is proud to be recognized again on the Software 500 list; demonstrating our continued commitment to our customers," said Jim Cashman, ANSYS president and CEO. "The use of simulation is growing within every industry. ANSYS simulation solutions provide companies around the world with the added confidence to create the next generation of innovative products, from wearable devices, to cars and airplanes, to life-changing medical applications. Our customers trust that not only will their products perform in the real world, but they will also benefit from lower development costs and accelerated product time to market."

The Software 500 is a revenue-based ranking of the world's largest software and services suppliers, targeting medium to large enterprises, their IT professionals, software developers and business managers involved in software and services purchasing. A quick reference of vendor viability, it serves to help organizations research and create their short list of business partners. The report will be published in the Nov. 6 issue of Software Magazine. In its 45 year history, ANSYS has earned a number of financial awards and recognitions. For a complete list, visit http://www.ansys.com/About+ANSYS/Awards.

About ANSYS, Inc.

ANSYS brings clarity and insight to customers' most complex design challenges through fast, accurate and reliable engineering simulation. Our technology enables organizations ― no matter their industry ― to predict with confidence that their products will thrive in the real world. Customers trust our software to help ensure product integrity and drive business success through innovation. Founded in 1970, ANSYS employs over 2750 professionals, many of them expert in engineering fields such as finite element analysis, computational fluid dynamics, electronics and electromagnetics, embedded software, system simulation and design optimization. Headquartered south of Pittsburgh, U.S.A., ANSYS has more than 75 strategic sales locations throughout the world with a network of channel partners in 40+ countries. Visit www.ansys.com for more information.

ANSYS also has a strong presence on the major social channels. To join the simulation conversation, please visit: www.ansys.com/Social@ANSYS 

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