Next CIMdata PLM Certificate Program Scheduled for Oslo, Norway, September 20-24, 2010

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 8, 2010—CIMdata, Inc., the leading global Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) management consulting and research firm announces that the next CIMdata PLM Certificate Program is to be held in Oslo, Norway from September 20-24, 2010. The CIMdata PLM Certificate Program is the flagship offering of CIMdata PLM Leadership—the PLM industry’s most comprehensive non-biased education and training offering for today’s PLM professionals.

The CIMdata PLM Certificate Program prepares PLM professionals at several levels to successfully address the challenges inherent in PLM implementations. This assessment-based certificate program includes an intimate classroom experience, individual and team-based exercises, and individual evaluations of achievement. Additionally, the program provides candidates with intensive and extensive exposure to a team of CIMdata experts. Upon successful completion of the program, each participant receives a CIMdata PLM Certificate and thereby becomes a member of CIMdata’s global PLM Leadership community.

“As a region, Scandinavia has always had a very robust and diverse industrial base. Over the past several years, PLM has been recognized throughout many industrial sectors as a key strategic business initiative to sustain industrial robustness and provide a competitive advantage. Given this recognition, we believe that now is the right moment to bring our CIMdata PLM Certificate Program to the region.” said Mr. Peter Bilello, CIMdata’s Vice President. The program will be hosted by CIMdata’s newest PLM Leadership Alliance Member, Summit Systems.

PLM Certificate Program participants can register online for either the 3-day or complete 5-day program. This certificate program is available to industrial companies who are considering and/or implementing PLM, and to PLM technology and service suppliers. The CIMdata PLM Certificate Program is built on CIMdata’s more than 25 years of extensive worldwide experience guiding industrial companies in successfully defining and implementing best-in-class PLM strategies and tactics. Please refer to CIMdata’s website at www.CIMdata.com for detailed information on the CIMdata PLM Certificate Program, and for registering to it.

About CIMdata

CIMdata, a leading independent worldwide firm, provides strategic consulting to maximize an enterprise’s ability to design and deliver innovative products and services through the application of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions. Since its founding more than 25 years ago, CIMdata has delivered world-class knowledge, expertise, and best-practice methods on PLM solutions. These solutions incorporate both business processes and a wide-ranging set of PLM enabling technologies.

CIMdata works with both industrial organizations and suppliers of technologies and services seeking competitive advantage in the global economy. In addition to consulting, CIMdata conducts research, provides PLM-focused subscription services, and produces several commercial publications. The company also provides industry education through PLM certificate programs, seminars, and conferences worldwide. CIMdata serves clients around the world from offices in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific. To learn more about CIMdata’s services, visit our website at www.CIMdata.com or contact CIMdata at: 3909 Research Park Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48108, USA. Tel: +1 (734) 668-9922. Fax: +1 (734) 668-1957; or at Siriusdreef 17-27, 2132 WT Hoofddorp, The Netherlands. Tel: +31 (0)23 568-9385. Fax: +31 (0)23 568-9111.

Summit Systems Norge AS

Summit Systems, established in 1993, focuses on Norwegian industries. Summit Systems’ leading position in the Norwegian market is based on products from Siemens PLM Software and value adding competences and implementation services. Alone, or in collaboration with the customer, Summit Systems also assists with construction, design, and analytical services. Summit Systems complements its software offerings by providing training, implementation support, and integration and customization services in order to facilitate customers’ engineering processes. The company is a preferred partner for product development solutions in Norway. Summit Systems’ customer base includes more than 150 customers, among them global industrial players with operations in Norway. Summit Systems has represented Siemens PLM Software, and its predecessors since 1994. The company operates from two separate operational entities:

• Summit Systems Norge AS for distribution/sales, support, and training
• Summit Resources AS for implementation and consulting

To learn more about Summit Systems’ services, visit our website at www.Summit.no or contact Summit Systems at: Otto Sverdrups vei 9, N-1337 Sandvika, Norway. Tel: +47 (67) 55-1500.