Customer Value and Innovation Recognized by China Information World and Manufacture Information Engineering

SANTA ANA , Calif., - March 17, 2009 - MSC.Software (NASDAQ: MSCS), MSC.Software, a leading global provider of enterprise simulation solutions, including simulation software and services, today announced that its next generation multi-discipline (MD) solutions have been recognized with two notable technology awards in China.

The company recently received China Information World's Impact Award and was named one of 2008's most influential technology solutions. This award recognizes distinctive contributions that have made a significant impact to the advancement of manufacturing technology solutions in China. Winners were based on the technology's popularity and merits as well as application focus and user recommendations.

Separately, MSC.Software's MD solutions were also recognized by the Manufacture Information Engineering of China (MIE) with the Product Innovation Award. The Product Innovation award honors the best solutions in manufacturing technology as determined by innovation and customer value.

 "We are pleased to have our MD solutions recognized by these esteemed awards that establish our continued leadership and industry adoption of our MSC.Software's multi-discipline solutions in China," said David Yuen, vice president and general manager, MSC.Software Asia Pacific. "Our MD solutions continue to set an industry standard for simulation analysis, both in the enterprise market, as well as an expanding small and medium sized business space."

"By providing a common data environment that eliminates multiple model translation and transformations, organizations can reduce inaccuracies and time associated with manually taking results from one point solution to another, driving efficiency and streamlining processes," added Kevin Zhao, country manager for MSC.Software China.

About China Information World
China Information World is published by the China Center for Information Industry Development (CCID), which is responsible for the industry news and research development under China's Ministry of Information Industry (MII). China Information Week was voted the top most influential technology publication in 2006. www.ciw.com.cn

About Manufacture Engineering Information of China
China's Manufacturing Engineering Information bimonthly publication under the Ministry of Science and Technology and published by the Ministry of Science and Technology Research and Development Center. MIE is one of China's most authoritative mainstream media with circulation in excess of 35,000. The readership reaches various levels across the manufacturing enterprise, government organizations and state councils. www.miechina.com

About MSC.Software Corporation
MSC.Software (NASDAQ: MSCS) is a global leader of enterprise simulation solutions, that help companies make money, save time and reduce costs associated with designing and testing manufactured products. MSC.Software works with thousands of companies in hundreds of industries to develop better products faster by utilizing information technology, software, services and systems. MSC.Software employs more than 1000 people around the world. For additional information about MSC.Software's products and services, please visit www.mscsoftware.com.

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