Enterprise Software

Ansys

High1/3 relationships sourcedProfile verified Aug 29, 2026

30-Second Executive Brief

Executive Assessment

Ansys functions as an established institution within Enterprise Software, backed by 17% sourcing coverage, with a stable competitive position.

  • Maintains 3 mapped relationships across the graph
  • 17% sourcing coverage across sourced relationships
  • Tracked as established institution within the Enterprise Software category

Executive Snapshot

Strategic Role
Established Institution
Sourcing Coverage
17%
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Computed live from this entity's own relationships and evidence: how many relationships carry at least one linked citation, weighted with citation recency and source type — independent of Strategic Importance, and not a prediction. Not a hand-typed number; recalculated on every read.

Ecosystem Influence
High
Strategic Momentum
Insufficient Data

Coverage

Mapped Relationships
3
Technology Domains
4

Strategic Implications

  • Central node connecting multiple strategic ecosystems
  • Directly influences technology and capital flows
  • Material relevance to downstream dependency mapping

Top Opportunities

Full integration of Ansys' simulation software with Synopsys' chip design tools is expected to create differentiated integrated design solutions spanning semiconductor and systems engineering workflows.

Top Risks

Post-acquisition integration required Synopsys to cut approximately 2,000 jobs, reflecting significant organizational restructuring risk in combining the two companies' operations.

Critical Dependencies

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US engineering simulation software company acquired by Synopsys for approximately $34.9 billion in a deal that closed July 17, 2025; now integrated into Synopsys, contributing roughly $2.9 billion toward Synopsys' fiscal 2026 revenue guidance of $9.69-9.74 billion (approximately 37% growth from fiscal 2025), with Ansys revenue representing around 29% of total Synopsys revenue in Q2 fiscal 2026.

Additional Intelligence Signals

Patent citation lineage, earnings-call mentions, and federal contract disclosures — automatically collected, not yet visible anywhere else on the site.

Earnings-call mentions

Mentioned by Synopsys

the ANSYS, Inc. (Ansys) integration and its expected impact, including expected synergies and the timing thereof, our ability to create joint solutions as a combined company, and related accounting changes

SEC 8-K exhibit (0001193125-26-241911) · May 27, 2026

Mentioned by Synopsys

the ANSYS, Inc. (Ansys) integration and its expected impact, including expected synergies and the timing thereof, our ability to create joint solutions as a combined company, and related accounting changes

SEC 8-K exhibit (0001193125-26-368620) · Aug 26, 2026

Federal contract disclosures

Department of Defense — $18,341,066: UNITED STATES SPACE FORCE, OPERATIONAL TEST AND TRAINING INFRASTRUCTURE AREA OF INTEREST 03: DISTRIBUTED SYNTHETIC TRAINING ENVIRONMENT EVOLUTION AND PROTOTYPING

USAspending.gov · Dec 23, 2025

Department of Homeland Security — $7,890,347: THIS IS A REQUIREMENT FOR FACILITY ASSESSMENT ON A TRIENNIAL BASIS. TECHNICAL RESULTS ENTERED INTO BUILDER DATABASE TO IMPROVE RISK MANAGEMENT ACROSS BLDG PORTFOLIO. HELPS REAL-TIME EQUIPMENT INVENTORY + LIFE-CYCLE MANAGEMENT.

USAspending.gov · Dec 15, 2025

Department of Homeland Security — $5,261,795: LAREDO AIR BRANCH DESIGN

USAspending.gov · Sep 28, 2020

Department of Homeland Security — $5,160,393: TASK 1: UTILITY, PPI, SURVEYS. TASK 2: GEOTECH INVESTIGATION. TASK 3: ENVIRO DOCUMENTATION/SAMPLING. TASK 4: ENVIRO ASSESSMENT/PERMITS. OPTION 4: UXO: REMOVE/DISPOSE.

USAspending.gov · Apr 19, 2024

Department of Transportation — $5,021,373: THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE THE FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION FOR FOR SUPPORT, TECHNICAL, OVERSIGHT, REVIEW, AND MONITORING (STORM) FOR RRD-55 WEST REGION.

USAspending.gov · Aug 18, 2025

Sources

Every claim traced to a primary source — evidence, recent activity, and insider filing behavior, all in one place.

Evidence

1 source

  • Futurum GroupSynopsys Wraps Up Ansys Acquisition, Targeting Integrated Design Solutionsnews

Acquisition & Investment Fit

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Relationship Map

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The Story So Far

Jul 2025: Synopsys completes $34.9 billion acquisition of AnsysJul 2025: Synopsys Wraps Up Ansys Acquisition, Targeting Integrated Design Solutions

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Ansys's Timeline

A sourced, dated history of Ansys's key moments — founding to present.

  1. Jul 2025 · Synopsys completes $34.9 billion acquisition of Ansys

    Synopsys completed its acquisition of Ansys on July 17, 2025, for approximately $34.9 billion, consisting of $17.6 billion in cash and $17.1 billion in Synopsys common stock, with Ansys expected to contribute roughly $2.9 billion toward Synopsys' fiscal 2026 revenue guidance of $9.69-9.74 billion.