With the majority of Fortune 500 companies having domestic partner benefits, it becomes an issue of being able to recruit and retain [employees].

This gives property owners a chance to upgrade. It creates more opportunities.

As a local official, any tool that can be given to help effectively manage development is welcome.

What's the lesson of 9/11? What's the lesson of Katrina? It's encouraging people to be ready, to make a plan.

We've had a long history with the Department of Defense. This is a mixed bag for us.

Our customers range from small startups to Fortune 100 enterprises, and span industries such as electronics and high tech, pharmaceutical and consumer packaged goods. One major theme that has emerged from the majority of our customers is how they can better manage product innovation and development while competing in an increasingly global economy. Agility 2006 will provide our customers and partners with the opportunity to participate in discussions and debates on globalization, compliance and innovation. Industry leaders and business executives will also have the opportunity to share their future business strategies, and learn how PLM will enable them to gain and maintain leadership in their markets.