SOUTHPOINTE, Pa.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—August 25, 2008— ANSYS, Inc. (NASDAQ: ANSS), a global innovator of simulation software and technologies designed to optimize product development processes, today announced it will broadcast the Q&A portion of its Analyst Day live via its website on Tuesday, August 26, 2008, starting at approximately 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The live webcast and seven day audio archive will be made available on http://www.ansys.com/corporate/investors.asp

What:	ANSYS Analyst Day Q&A
When:	August 26, 2008 at approximately 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Where:	http://www.ansys.com/corporate/investors.asp
The conference call dial in number is 866.713.8562 (US & CAN) or 617.597.5310 (INT'L)
Passcode:	84172264

About ANSYS, Inc.

ANSYS, Inc., founded in 1970, develops and globally markets engineering simulation software and technologies widely used by engineers and designers across a broad spectrum of industries. The Company focuses on the development of open and flexible solutions that enable users to analyze designs directly on the desktop, providing a common platform for fast, efficient and cost-conscious product development, from design concept to final-stage testing and validation. The Company and its global network of channel partners provide sales, support and training for customers. Headquartered in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, U.S.A., with more than 60 strategic sales locations throughout the world, ANSYS, Inc. and its subsidiaries employ approximately 1,700 people and distribute ANSYS products through a network of channel partners in over 40 countries. Visit www.ansys.com for more information.

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