GIV Solutions Ltd. Tel: Fax: Beit Hatamar, 17 Tidhar st, Kiryat Etgarim, Raanana 43000, Israel

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1 GIV-PLM is the only PLM solution targeting CPG and Pharma, powered by an advanced Model-Based SOA architecture proven to deliver robust, scalable, and highly flexible PLM solutions. GIV-PLM is based on the advanced ARAS Innovator Platform. Aras is the only PLM software company with an enterprise open source business model and a growing community of companies that are collaborating on implementing a full spectrum of engineering, supply chain, sales, quality and manufacturing applications. The power of the leading architectural approach combined with the best practices idea exchange of the open community ensures that customers can deploy quickly and can iteratively adapt their PLM practices to meet new competitive requirements in a fraction of the time required by conventional enterprise PLM/PDM systems. Aras' proven, comprehensive solutions and our novel community approach meet the needs of businesses who share a common goal - Operational Excellence. We encourage you to join Xerox, Motorola, Lockheed Martin and many more of the worlds leading companies in using the Aras enterprise open source approach to PLM. Integrated PLM Solution: GIV-PLM is a completely integrated solution to cover the entire PLM process. The product/package engineering and program management solutions provide real-time project collaboration. Version control and approval workflows can be applied to requirements documents, specifications, print-specs with color matching, design files, FMEAs, BOMs, AVL/AML (approved vendor/manufacturer lists), quality plans, supplier qualification information, as well as other deliverables associated with a project or product such as tooling, firmware, and technical documentation. GIV-PLM combines open Internet standards, and business application templates in a unique service-oriented architecture to create a powerful alternative to traditional PLM/PDM systems. GIV-PLM applications can be quickly tailored and extended to meet specific business requirements: business items, business logic, workflows, and even data structures are created and modified in real-time using browser-based graphical administration tools.

2 GIV-PLM GIV-PLM CPG solution is a web-based application running on a unique Model-Based SOA web framework. The applications modules are seamlessly integrated together and any combination of functionality can be deployed without limitation or added expense. The integrated suite provides your business with a process-oriented approach to manage, measure, and improve product development operations from concept through development, launch, and production for supply chain readiness. Included, Ready to use Modules: GIV-PLM Product Engineering Track and manage new product and components properties, coordinate product structures, and manage changes GIV-PLM Program Management Attain greater product program visibility, better project collaboration, and faster product development Powerful Enterprise Solutions, People Ready Simplicity Easy to use enterprise web applications provide a familiar Microsoft experience for users and a common framework delivers seamless interaction and access to information across solutions. Your Processes = Your Advantage While the GIV-PLM moduls include ready-to-use business processes and forms, GIV recognizes that each business has specific competitive processes and the need for continuous improvement that must be supported by their enterprise applications. The unmatched flexibility of GIV-PLM allows the GIV-PLM standard modules to be quickly adapted and extended to support customer specific requirements. Leverage Existing Investments Customers select the GIV-PLM functionality that fits their requirements and tailor the forms and processes where needed to leverage and compliment existing systems. Open APIs enable straightforward integration with web services or traditional direct integration.

3 GIV-PLM Product Engineering GIV-PLM Product Engineering enterprise software ensures product design-to-goal, cost tracking, and bill of material accuracy. Product structures, associated costs, and engineering changes are managed online and rolled-up as part of a product development project providing access, control, and visibility. Product configurations are managed throughout product development Create complex, multi-level BOMs quickly and easily Scorecards chart key performance metrics for improvement Design-to-goal metrics track target, estimate and actual values Part reuse is improved through product family classification Increase visibility into pending & released changes and affected items Online workflow automates engineering change processes reducing cycle times Fast track change process streamlines review & approval Support for CMII configuration and change management principles Approved vendor / manufacturer lists (AVL/AML) and manage qualified suppliers Associate documents and files to new product programs Universal file vault controls documents in a secure online location Create Print-Specs with roll-directions and color matching Pre-defined part-type classification (templates) with measurements and properties. Shipping and packaging properties

4 Print Specs with roll-directions and color matching

5 Company Logo Create live reports containing all information elements for manufacturing

6 Business process online workflows provide structure to activities and secure online access for global teams. By automating manufacturing and engineering business processes online and capturing metrics as a result of ongoing operations, GIV-PLM Product Engineering modul increase productivity and customer responsiveness to improve growth and profitability. GIV-PLM Product Engineering also features graphical reporting capabilities to provide users with valuable information such as Key Performance Indicators (KPI)

7 Key Performance Indicators provide live business metrics. Product configurations structures include parts and tooling with numerous options for viewing product structure.

8 GIV-PLM Program Management GIV-PLM Program Management enterprise software automates the product development process by providing comprehensive functionality for managing the work being performed along with the deliverables and costs. Status information is always up-to-date and available to drill down to the details and take action from a web browser. Define tasks for a specific project and capture ongoing meeting actions as assigned Dashboards provide visibility Receive alerts for upcoming, delayed, or overdue actions Track and manage costs for product development programs Make informed decisions based on schedule, cost, and quality Real time roll-ups provide up to the minute information Product program templates provide consistency Phase-based deliverables roll-up to milestones Program management templates ensure consistency Resource planning and progress tracking Manage associated documents and files Customer status and executive reporting are easy and accurate KPI metrics are automatically collected for scorecards & reports Dashboard consoles provide real-time visibility into product programs by critical criteria such as launch dates, customers, plants, and status. Drill down capabilities enable executives and project managers view details and take action.

9 Manage product program teams and project status with actionable data. Global project team members have realtime secure internet access to collaborate and manage actual work deliverables. Create live reports containing critical information elements. Display dynamic Gantt charts.

10 Application Architecture Aras Innovator is a web application framework implementation of a Model-Based SOA (service-oriented architecture). The Aras Innovator architecture delivers robust, flexible applications that are exceptionally easy to maintain, change, upgrade, integrate, and extend. The Aras Innovator architecture is entirely based on standard Internet protocols including HTTP/HTTPS, XML and SOAP. The server is a.net application running inside IIS. Client interface and all integrations are via XML and Web services. The Model-Based approach makes creating and changing applications intuitive. Flow charts and process diagrams are used to define applications. An application is modified by changing a diagram instead of programming a large block of complex code. The diagrams that describe applications are defined in XML and subscribe to a set of shared services. When a change is made to an application diagram the running system is updated instantaneously. By using a model-based approach, non-technical personnel can quickly and easily tailor and deploy many applications without programming. Any required application or integration programming is accomplished using the.net programming languages, XML and JavaScript. Integration is simplified with open APIs that link deep into the architecture. The APIs send and receive XML / SOAP messages, and publish a complete data dictionary providing a standard interface making the exchange of data with other systems straightforward. Federation capabilities enable the incorporation of data from other enterprise systems without directly managing the data within Aras Innovator. End-users, administrators and developers use the same intuitive browser-based interface. The interface requires no client-side administration. The Aras Innovator architecture dramatically reduces the time, cost, and effort associated with implementing and running enterprise applications. The result is a faster time to value and lower total cost of ownership significantly lower than conventional enterprise systems

11 Web Interface Solution Studio Business Logic.NET UI Components Web Services Other Clients Outlook Word Excel Project SharePoint X M L / S O A P Innovator Object Model Web Parts Reporting Microsoft Reporting Services Client Side Server Side SOA Business Logic Business Objects & Processes Meta Data Management Data Access Components O-R Mapping Transaction Mgt Cache Lifecycle Services Workflow Services Configuration Services Classification Services Search Services Event Services Security Services Vaulting Services Federation Services XML/SOAP Web Services.NET Integrations ADO ODBC Flat File Direct API ADO.NET Data Access SQL Server Business Logic Business Objects & Processes Object Definitions Process Definitions System Definition Aras File Vault Legacy Systems

12 Typical Technology Architecture Technology Specifications: Platforms & Standards Aras Corporation is committed to standard Internet protocols and common platform. Aras Innovator provides businesses with flexible configuration options to manage based on tomorrow s market requirements not yesterday s decisions. Aras Innovator Specifications Standards HTML XML SQL HTTP / HTTPS SOAP JavaScript Databases Microsoft SQL Server 2005 or Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Servers Microsoft.NET [3.5, 3.0, 2.0 or 1.1] IIS [5 or higher] Clients Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 and Higher Microsoft.NET [3.5, 3.0, 2.0 or 1.1] Server Client Operating Systems MS Windows 2008 or 2003 Windows Vista, XP, or 2000

13 Technology Specifications: Recommendations & Requirements To optimize Aras Innovator performance Aras Corporation recommends the following software and hardware components. Please keep in mind that the minimum requirements are listed as a baseline and following recommendations ensures system performance. Recommendations also assume that Aras Innovator will be running with minimum additional network activity. Other active applications on the network or on the PCs will affect performance and must be taken into account when selecting hardware. Database Server Database Engine Microsoft SQL Server 2005 or Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Recommend Enterprise Edition Network OS CPU Memory HDD Application Server Network OS Web Server Any supported O/S platform for the selected database Recommend dual CPU 2.0 GHz or higher Configure 2.0 GHz of CPU for each 50 concurrent users Minimum requirement CPU 1.0 GHz Supports 25 concurrent users Minimum requirement 1 GB RAM up to 50 concurrent users Recommend increasing 10 MB per concurrent user Recommend RAID using 4 to 6 physically separate disks (RAID 0/1) Striping data across disks improves performance NOTE: NEVER use OS based mirroring of the database The OS should be on a separate disk from the Database It is recommended that the Operating system and virtual memory file be separated from the SQL server data and log files. Optimal SQL server performance is achieved when SQL server log files also reside on a s separate physical disk. The following recommended guideline is a good price/performance compromise: Operating System disk(s) could be RAID 1 SQL Server data files (RAID 5 array, minimum of 3 drives) SQL Server log files (RAID 1 array, 2 drives) Recommend > 10,000 RPM SCSI Drives Disk speed impacts performance Windows 2008 or 2003 Server Recommend Enterprise Edition IIS version 5 or higher.net Recommend.NET Framework 3.5, 3.0 or 2.0 Minimum requirement.net Framework 1.1 CPU Memory HDD Connectivity Vault Server Network OS Web Server CPU Memory HDD Clients Recommend 2.0 GHz or higher Configure 2.0 GHz of CPU for each 50 concurrent users Recommend 1.0 GB RAM Minimum requirement 512MB for each 25 concurrent users Recommend 1.0 GB free disk space Aras Innovator will use approximately 100 MB for each environment (Production, Development, Test, Training) Internet connection suggested for online support and update downloading recommend VPN to support remote access Windows 2008 or 2003 Server Recommend Enterprise Edition IIS version 5 or higher Recommend 500 MHz or higher Minimum requirement single CPU 500 MHz for every 200 concurrent users Recommend 1.0 GB RAM Minimum requirement 512MB for each 250 concurrent users Recommend RAID array Vault disk capacity planning should consider 2-year growth of total file. NOTE: End-user predictions of Vault Server data volume are typically under estimated and quickly surpassed Recommend 1.0 GB free disk space for the OS and software Aras Innovator will use 50MB Recommend > 10,000 RPM SCSI Drives Disk speed impacts performance Client OS Windows Vista, XP, or 2000 Browser Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher.net Recommend.NET Framework 2.0 Minimum requirement.net Framework 1.1 CPU Memory HDD Minimum requirement CPU Pentium 4 or equivalent, 1 GHz or higher Minimum requirement 512 MB RAM Minimum requirement 80 MB free disk space for Internet temporary folders Monitor Recommend 1280 x1024 monitor and adapter Minimum requirement 1024 X 768 Network Recommend 100 mbps network Minimum 256 k (fractional T1) between Application Server and Clients Recommend dedicated sub-lan of 100 mbs or 1.0 GB copper between the Application Servers and Database Server Backup Equipment Aras Corporation recommends investment in a reliable backup system.

14 Technology Specifications: Hardware by Configuration Aras Innovator offers numerous configuration options designed to fit your business requirements and technology environment with the ability to scale to meet future needs. Migrating from one configuration to the next is designed to be straightforward. Option 1: Single Server 250 Users Combined Database, File Vault, and Web / App Servers INNOVATOR Database Web / App Server Vault CPU RAM HDD 1,2 Single Combined Server Dual 2 GHz 2.0 GB RAID 100 GB Vault SCSI/IDE 2 GB OS 1 HDD capacity requirements depend directly on the CAD, EDA and document formats employed in conjunction with the aggregate file count and total size. 2 Preferred configuration for SQL Server database: Operating System disk(s), RAID 5 array for SQL server data files, RAID 1 array for SQL Server log files. Using three sets of physical disks and separating the log files and data files minimizes contention for physical disks. The Innovator application and vault can also reside on the RAID 5 array. Option 2: Separate Servers 500 Users Separate Database, File Vault, and Web / App Servers INNOVATOR Databa se Web / App S erver V ault CPU RAM HDD Database Server 2 Dual 2 GHz 1.0 GB See note 2 Web / App Server Dual 2 GHz 1.0 GB 20 GB Vault Server 1 Single CPU >= 500 MHz 512 MB RAID 200 GB Vault SCSI/IDE 2 GB OS 1 HDD capacity requirements depend directly on the CAD, EDA and document formats employed in conjunction with the aggregate file count and total size. 2 Preferred configuration for SQL Server database: Operating System disk(s), RAID 5 array for SQL server data files, RAID 1 array for SQL Server log files. Using three sets of physical disks and separating the log files and data files minimizes contention for physical disks. The Innovator application and vault can also reside on the RAID 5 array. Option 3: Distributed Servers Over 1000 Users Multiple Vault and Web / App Servers, Single Database Server INNOVATOR Web / App V ault Database Web / Ap p V ault CPU RAM HDD Database Server 2 Quad 2 GHz 2.0 GB See Note 2 AppServer Servers Dual 2 GHz 1.0 GB 20 GB Vault Servers 1 Single CPU >= 500 MHz 512 MB RAID 500 GB Vault SCSI/IDE 2 GB OS 1 HDD capacity requirements depend directly on the CAD, EDA and document formats employed in conjunction with the aggregate file count and total size. 2 Preferred configuration for SQL Server database: Operating System disk(s), RAID 5 array for SQL server data files, RAID 1 array for SQL Server log files. Using three sets of physical disks and separating the log files and data files minimizes contention for physical disks. The Innovator application and vault can also reside on the RAID 5 array. Option 4: Development Server Used for Customization, Testing, or Training Environments INNOVATOR Database Web / App Server Vault CPU RAM HDD Single Development Server Single 500 MHz 512 MB 2 GB

15 Migration Tools and Practices GIV-PLM based on Aras Innovator TM is a web services (SOA) architecture implemented within.net. Data can be easily batch loaded as XML sent to the web service. An optional Batch- Loader utility is available to subscribers that simplifies batch loading of data with a GUI and direct loading of data in Text or Excel formats. Many customers can migrate and load data on their own. When data scrubbing is required or data complexity and/or volume is a problem, the GIV-Solutions professional services team can provide turnkey data migration services. Using the experience gained from multiple customer projects involving migration from homegrown legacy systems, SAP, or even older 3 rd party PDM system, the GIV-Solutions professional services team will organize data mapping, data transformation and loading technology, and validation tests to ensure an accurate migration. Each customer s data migration needs and data quality are different, and a customized process is developed for each situation to ensure the best quality and timeliness of the data migration.

16 References and Qualification of Aras Innovator Gartner Analyst Contact: Marc Halpern PLM Practice Lead AMR Research Analyst Contact: Kevin O'Marah Vice President CIMdata Analyst Contact: Ed Miller President Institute of Configuration Management Certified with 4 Star Rating More highly rated by ICM than Agile PLM, Siemens PLM Solutions Dassult ENOVIA MatixOne, or PTC Windchill

17 Editor s Pick of the Week Desktop Engineering, June 2008 Leading Provider of Advanced SOA Solutions for Enterprise PLM Achieves Certification SOA World, January 2008 Successful PLM Vendor Aras Adopts Open Source Business Model; World Refuses to End Engineering Automation Report, March 2007 Visibility on Display Managing Automation, Feb 2006 Are you in control of YOUR product data? Advanced Manufacturing, Jan 2006

18 Top 40 Emerging Software Vendors Manufacturing Business Technology, Oct The Quality Risk Supply & Demand Chain Magazine, Sept 2005 SAP, Aras Ratchet Up Supply Chain Automation eweek, April 2004