Mitsubishi announce RAND partnership.

Marlboro Mitsubishi Ralliart and RAND Worldwide have announced the establishment of a long-term partnership, with RAND Worldwide becoming the 'Official Engineering Software Partner' to the highly successful World Rally Team.

RAND Worldwide is a global leader in providing knowledge-based solutions to organisations with engineering, design and information-technology requirements. They will provide Ralliart with a full engineering suite of software, hardware and support services.

"We are very excited that Marlboro Mitsubishi Ralliart has chosen us to upgrade its engineering technology and to replace its existing mid-range solution with our fully integrated applications suite of Pro/ENGINEER products from Parametric Technology Corporation," said Brian Semkiw, Chief Executive Officer of Rand Worldwide.

"Ralliart has achieved its world-beating position in motor sports by building the best cars and putting the best team together, and we are very happy to be part of that team. Ralliart's total commitment to being the best will make them an international showcase for what can be accomplished when engineers implement "best-in-breed" technology, " he concluded.

"We are proud to welcome RAND Worldwide to the Marlboro Mitsubishi Ralliart team," said Andrew Cowan, Chairman of Marlboro Mitsubishi Ralliart. "This partnership will improve our engineering design capabilities enormously as we work towards developing our first World Rally Car."

RAND Worldwide will be know as 'The Official Engineering Software Partner" to Marlboro Mitsubishi Ralliart.