As we enter 2009 I'd first like to take the opportunity to extend best wishes to you from everyone at Siemens PLM Software. Despite the economic uncertainty we are all facing, there are always opportunities to optimize efficiency and profit from innovative thinking and solutions. We hope that in the year to come you are among those who will find answers to the many challenging questions today's market landscape poses.

When it comes to answers, we can help. For more than 160 years, and throughout an enormous range of economic circumstances, Siemens has been answering the world's toughest questions with innovative technology solutions. Perhaps you have seen Siemens Answers for Healthcare, Energy and Industry on the Siemens global Web site. Now, if you visit our own home page you will find Siemens Answers for PLM as well - starting with the number one question we hear from customers of all sizes.