SOUTHPOINTE, Pa.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—October 16, 2008— ANSYS, Inc. (NASDAQ: ANSS), announced today that the global innovator of simulation software and technologies designed to optimize product development processes expects to release its third quarter 2008 earnings on Thursday, November 6, 2008. The Company will hold a conference call conducted by James E. Cashman III, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Maria T. Shields, Chief Financial Officer, at 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss third quarter results and future outlook.

CONFERENCE CALL INFORMATION:

What: ANSYS Third Quarter 2008 Earnings Conference Call

When: November 6, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time

Where: http://www.ansys.com/corporate/investors.asp

The conference call dial in number is 888-631-3389 (US & CAN) or 913-312-9305 (INT’L)

Passcode: ANSYS (26797)

The call will be recorded with replay at 888-203-1112 (US & CAN) or 719-457-0820 (INT’L)

Passcode: ANSYS (26797)

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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