Ansoft to Ring The NASDAQ Stock Market Closing Bell

The founders of Ansoft Corporation (NASDAQ:ANST) -
Nicholas Csendes, Dr. Zoltan Cendes and Thomas A.N. Miller - will ring
the closing bell at The NASDAQ Stock Market on May 17 at the NASDAQ
MarketSite on Broadway in Times Square, New York City, to commemorate
Ansoft's 10th listing anniversary on NASDAQ.
   "Since our initial public offering in April 1996, Ansoft has
secured its position as one of the most successful and innovative
electronic design automation companies worldwide," said Mr. Csendes.
"Our success demonstrates the ongoing need for high-performance EDA
software to design the next generation of electronic and communication
products."
   As part of the celebration, NASDAQ will feature an Ansoft animated
presentation on its landmark seven-story tower on 43rd street and
Broadway. To view photos and a video clip of this event, please visit
the following Ansoft Web page after May 17: www.ansoft.com/ir/nasdaq.
   Ansoft trades on NASDAQ under the symbol ANST. To view the
company's annual and quarterly reports, and for other investor-related
information, please visit www.ansoft.com/ir.

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   About Ansoft

   Ansoft is a leading developer of high-performance electronic
design automation (EDA) software. Engineers use Ansoft software to
design state-of-the-art electronic products, such as cellular phones,
Internet-access devices, broadband networking components and systems,
integrated circuits (ICs), printed circuit boards (PCBs), automotive
electronic systems and power electronics. Ansoft markets its products
worldwide through its own direct sales force and has comprehensive
customer-support and training offices throughout North America, Asia
and Europe. To learn more, please visit www.ansoft.com.