ebm-papst Implements Agile 9.2 Solution in China


Leading Global Developer of Motors and Fans Utilizes Agile PLM Solution to Improve Document Management and Distribution, Process Standardization and Data Security

SAN JOSE, Calif., June 28 / / -- Agile Software Corporation (NASDAQ:AGIL), a leading provider of product lifecycle management (PLM) solutions, today announced that ebm-papst, the world market leader in motors and fans, has deployed the Agile 9.2 PLM solution to manage the product record across its China operations. ebm-papst implemented Agile PLM to improve the company's capability to track, search, report and control the vast amount of data the company receives in a secure environment. Founded in 1963, ebm-papst has a one-of-a-kind product range of motors and fans. Headquartered in Germany, ebm-papst has more than 8,600 employees worldwide.

"Agile PLM was a competent solution for our organization based on its proven track record and out-of-the-box deployment capabilities," said Grace Shi, TQM Manager of ebm-papst Shanghai. "Agile allows us to deliver on our mission, which is to increase customer satisfaction while staying one step ahead of the competition."

The Agile PLM system will support users across two locations in China. Agile Product Collaboration will provide ebm-papst with enterprise visibility, management and collaboration of new and changing product record information across the extended supply chain. In addition, Agile Enterprise Visualization will provide ebm-papst with native document collaborative visualization across the global enterprise, providing the ability to leverage native design files directly from the enterprise product record in Agile. This solution allows all Agile PLM privileged users to have direct visual access to all managed files, without requiring the original authoring tool or special translators.

"Companies in the electronics manufacturing industry, like ebm-papst, continue to face increasingly competitive global markets," said James Aufdemberge, senior vice president, European operations. "Agile helps organizations improve product profitability, gain product insight and control and manage environmental compliance throughout the product network in a secure environment."

About ebm-papst

ebm-papst is the world market leader in motors and fans. ebm-papst's China operations specifically serve Air-conditioning & Clean Room Technology, Household Appliances, Computer Technology & Telecommunication, Gas & Heating Technology, Refrigeration, Fitting Industry & Mechanical Engineering, Automotive & Rail Technology, Drive System. For company information, visit http://www.ebmpapst.com/.

About Agile Software Corporation

Agile Software Corporation (NASDAQ:AGIL) helps companies drive profits, accelerate innovation, improve quality, enable globalization and ensure regulatory compliance throughout the product lifecycle. With a broad suite of enterprise class PLM solutions and time-to-value focused implementations, Agile helps companies get the most from their products. 3COM, Acer, Bayer, Broadcom, CooperVision, Dell Inc., Flextronics International, Foxconn, GE Medical Systems, Harris, Heinz, Johnson & Johnson, Johnson Diversey, Lockheed Martin, McAfee, McDonald's, Micron, Philips, QUALCOMM, Sharp, Shell, Siemens and ZF are among the over 11,000 customers in the automotive, aerospace and defense, consumer packaged goods, electronics, high tech, industrial products, and life sciences industries that have licensed Agile solutions. For more information, call 408-284-4000 or visit http://www.agile.com/.

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Source: Agile Software Corporation

CONTACT: Terri Pruett of Agile Software Corporation, +1-408-284-4048, Terri.Pruett@agile.com

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