Aras Announces 2010 Community Award Winners Are Lear Corporation, MiTek and Prodeos

Andover, MA, May 27, 2010 --(PR.com)-- Aras®, the leading enterprise open source Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software solution provider, today announced the recipients of the 2010 Collaborate & Contribute awards for contributions to the Aras Community Network. The 2010 awards were presented May 10th at the International Aras Community Event and the winners are:

- Lear Corporation – For contributions relating to Accelerated WAN Performance
- Prodeos – For development of a UML Editor for Aras Innovator
- MiTek Corporation – For outstanding contributions to the Aras Community Forums

Aras’s annual Collaborate & Contribute awards recognize the significance, popularity and impact of contributions to Aras Innovator’s Enterprise Open Source software solutions as well as the commitment and spirit of participation in the Aras Community Network. Past winners include Motorola, Freudenberg, Hayes Lemmerz, FNGP, Ogihara and Broadway Consulting Services.

ACE 2010 summary and slides available at: aras.com/ACE2010

“Aras proudly recognizes these exceptional members of the Aras Community along with the many others who, through their innovations, contributions and participation, drive the evolution of enterprise open source PLM,” said Peter Schroer, President of Aras.

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 aras.com

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