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MatrixOne, Inc. (NASDAQ: MONEE), a leading provider of collaborative product lifecycle management (PLM) solutions for the value chain(TM), today announced a new webcast for the apparel industry, entitled "Apparel's Fastest Track from Innovation to Rack," which will take place on Thursday, September 29 at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT. During the webcast, MatrixOne and Kurt Salmon Associates (KSA), the premier global management consultant to the soft goods industry, will discuss new industry-specific trends, product development challenges and business processes designed for the needs of apparel companies. The webcast will educate apparel companies on how to improve development processes with a single, efficient web-based system that takes companies from initial design, to specification package creation, to manufacturing. Bryan Eshelman of KSA will share best practices for collaborating globally with sourcing and business partners through the use an automated, synchronous and integrated system. "Product lifecycle management is one of the most promising technologies available to streamline business processes at apparel design companies," said Bryan Eshelman, principal, Kurt Salmon Associates. "From initial concept through manufacturing, PLM environments manage each step in the life of a product, helping accelerate time-to-market. This is increasingly important in the seasonal apparel market, where getting new and exciting merchandise to the consumer at the right time is crucial to the company's overall success." During the webcast, Kurt Andersen of MatrixOne will discuss how MatrixOne's Accelerator for Apparel Design & Development enables companies to track deadlines, manage design data and have real-time collaboration with suppliers and global production offices with a single, out of the box web-based system. "Savvy apparel design companies are implementing PLM solutions to seamlessly link designers, suppliers, manufacturers and distributors - drastically reducing time-to-market and giving them the advantage they need in a market driven by seasonal trends and opportunities," said Kurt Anderson, vice president of solution sales, MatrixOne. "The MatrixOne Accelerator for Apparel Design and Development enables apparel design companies to quickly and efficiently take products from concept to the customer." For more information and to register for the webcast, please visit http://www.matrixone.com/customersuccess/apparel.html. About KSA Kurt Salmon Associates (KSA) is the premier global solutions provider focused exclusively on the retail, consumer products, and health care industries. Celebrating 70 years of excellence, KSA helps clients achieve significant gains through strategic growth initiatives, superior product performance, and comprehensive enabling technologies. From concept to consumer, KSA's portfolio of services helps clients in the Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific achieve lasting, meaningful improvements that create true distinction in the marketplace. About MatrixOne MatrixOne, Inc. (NASDAQ: MONEE), a leading global provider of collaborative product lifecycle management (PLM) software and services, enables companies to accelerate product innovation to achieve top line revenue growth and improve bottom line profitability. With world-class PLM solutions and a commitment to customer success, MatrixOne is focused on helping companies across the automotive, aerospace & defense, consumer, machinery, medical device, semiconductor and high-tech industries solve their most challenging new product development and introduction problems. More than 800 companies use MatrixOne's solutions to drive business value and gain a competitive advantage, including industry leaders such as BAE Systems, Bosch, Comau, General Electric, Honda, Johnson Controls, Linde AG, NCR, Nokia, Philips, Porsche, Procter & Gamble, Sony Ericsson, STMicroelectronics and Toshiba. MatrixOne (www.matrixone.com) is headquartered in Westford, Massachusetts, with locations throughout North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific. MatrixOne and the MatrixOne logo are registered trademarks and "a leading provider of collaborative product lifecycle management (PLM) solutions for the value chain" is a trademark of MatrixOne, Inc. All other trademarks and service marks are the property of their respective owners. Forward-looking statements in this release are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those anticipated. Such statements may relate, among other things, to our plans, objectives and expected financial and operating results. The risks and uncertainties that may affect forward-looking statements include, among others: poor product sales, long sales cycles, difficulty developing new products, difficulty in relationships with vendors and partners, higher risk in international operations, difficulty assimilating future acquisitions, difficulty managing rapid growth, and increased competition. For more about the risks and uncertainties of our business, see our periodic and other S.E.C. filings.