Presentation Highlights the Integration of Requirements Management with Configuration and Change Management for the Global Design and Delivery of Next Generation Products 

ANDOVER, Mass. and Munich, Germany – July 25, 2012 – Aras®, the leading enterprise open source Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software solution provider, today announced that the company will present at the Configuration Management Process Improvement Center’s (CMPIC) CM Trends 2012 Conference. Attracting configuration management professionals from around the world, the conference provides a unique opportunity to explore the latest trends in CM, engage with leading CM experts and solution providers, and network with peers and colleagues.

CM Trends 2012 takes place August 13-15 at the U.S. Grant Luxury Hotel in San Diego, California. Marc Lind from Aras will present on Monday, August 13th at 10:00am. Mr. Lind will explore the challenges and risks of systems engineering where requirements span an integrated configuration including mechanical, electrical, wiring, software, firmware and other related items, and present solutions to break down the barriers and provide an integrated requirements management solution for today’s global enterprises.

Aras is a CMPIC Preferred Vendor compliant with the CMPIC configuration management framework. To learn more and register for CMPIC’s CM Trends 2012, please visit http://www.cmpic.com/configuration-management-conference.htm

About Aras

Aras is the leading provider of enterprise open source Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software solutions. Freedom from licensing eliminates up-front expenses and per user costs while superior technology makes Aras the most advanced enterprise PLM solution suite available. Customers include Motorola, Freudenberg, GE, Hitachi, Lockheed Martin, Textron and TEVA Pharmaceuticals. Aras is privately held with global headquarters in Andover, Mass. For additional information visit www.aras.com or follow us on Twitter @aras_plm

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