Synopsys Chooses Sanco as Distributor for Middle East

MOUNTAIN VIEW, California, November 28 /PRNewswire/ --

Synopsys, Inc., a world leader in software and IP for semiconductor
design and manufacturing, today announced it has chosen Sanco Middle East
(FZC) as a distributor for implementation, verification and
design-for-manufacturing (DFM) products in the Middle East. Territories
served by the contract include Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain and
Kuwait.

Headquartered in the United Arab Emirates with offices in Saudi Arabia
and Pakistan, Sanco has a successful track record in the region that spans
more than two decades. Sanco offers leading-edge technology and services to
the region's growing research and development, education, government and
commercial markets.

Ahtisham Ulhaq, CEO of Sanco Middle East, said, "This is an exciting
phase of development for both the region and Sanco, and the agreement with
Synopsys offers an excellent opportunity for both companies to support the
region's developing microelectronics and nanotechnology sectors. Our
short-term aim is to create a strong foundation for the region's
microelectronics industry. Most of the local universities have confirmed
their interest in the Synopsys University Program."

Egidio Marzorati, executive account manager at Synopsys, noted, "This
agreement demonstrates Synopsys' commitment to helping the region's economy
through the development of a vibrant microelectronics industry. Synopsys'
technology-leading electronic design automation and DFM solutions, coupled
with Sanco's reach and capabilities, will enable us to better serve this
growing market."

About Synopsys

Synopsys, Inc. is a world leader in electronic design automation (EDA)
software for semiconductor design. The company delivers technology-leading
system and semiconductor design and verification platforms, IC manufacturing
and yield optimization solutions, semiconductor intellectual property and
design services to the global electronics market. These solutions enable the
development and production of complex integrated circuits and electronic
systems. Through its comprehensive solutions, Synopsys addresses the key
challenges designers and manufacturers face today, including power
management, accelerated time to yield and system-to-silicon verification.
Synopsys is headquartered in Mountain View, California, and has more than 60
offices located throughout North America, Europe, Japan and Asia. Visit
Synopsys online at http://www.synopsys.com/.

Editorial Contact:

    Sheryl Gulizia
    Synopsys, Inc.
    +1-650-584-8635
    sgulizia@synopsys.com



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