altair is focused on the development and broad application of simulation technology to synthesize and optimize designs, processes and decisions for improved business performance. privately held with more than 2,500 employees, altair has more than 45 offices in 24 countries throughout north america, south america, europe and asia/pacific. with a 30-year track record for product design, advanced engineering software, on-demand computing technologies and enterprise analytics solutions, altair consistently delivers a competitive advantage to more than 5,000 corporate clients representing the automotive, aerospace, government and defense, and consumer products verticals. altair also has a growing client presence in the life sciences, financial services and energy markets.