There are several key thought leaders in PLM domain which can be suitable acquisition target for Indian IT firms. The key benefits and synergy factors are

• These can provide valuable insights into business domain

• Launch-pad for PLM program

• Owing to IT firms cash-rich position some of these niche industry players would be willing to partner with them as many of them are in the red currently but possess suitable technology and business acumen.

Agile Software Corporation            (NASDAQ: AGIL)

• The company makes product lifecycle management (PLM) software used by global companies to connect employees, departments, and partner organizations to collaborate on product design, manufacturing, marketing and distribution.

• 2004 Sales : $ 96.3 million

• 1-yr Sales Growth : 36.3%

• 2004 Net Income : ($ 24.1) million