MSC Software Corporation is the leading global provider of integrated enterprise simulation solutions that enable radical improvement in the time and costs associated with designing and testing manufactured products.

The Group's principal activities are to develop market and support virtual product development tools including simulation software, professional services and information technology systems. It operates in 2 segments: Software and Maintenance and Services. It also provides a broad range of strategic consulting services to help the customer improve the integration and performance of their product development process. The simulation software products consist primarily of physics-based solvers capable of simulating virtually any mechanical or structural phenomena. The Professional services relate to services offered in the areas of PLM and product development, engineering and manufacturing solutions. It serves customers in aerospace, automotive, machinery, electronics, consumer products, biomedical, shipbuilding and railroad.