ANDOVER, Mass. – June 9, 2010 - Aras^®, the leading enterprise open source Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software solution provider,today announced that Advanced Innovation Tools (AIT), a PLM systems integrator located in Barcelona, Spain, has joined the Aras Partner Program.

AIT combines system integration and consulting services with PLM expertise to ensure the successful implementation and deployment of enterprise-wide PLM initiatives. With a staff of highly skilled and knowledgeable professionals, AIT utilizes an innovative process methodology to model, organize and manage business strategies and ensure client success.

“Like our PLM customers, AIT is committed to quality, collaboration and continuous improvement,” said Peter Schroer, President of Aras. “We welcome AIT to the Aras partner network and Aras Community, and we look forward to working with them to address the enterprise PLM needs of companies throughout the region.”

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, Rolls-Royce, Freudenberg, Lockheed Martin, Ingersoll Rand, Klockner Desma, Hi-P and ACCO Brands. Aras is privately held with global headquarters in Andover, Mass. For additional information visit www.aras.com