Technology Planning Has a New Name at AVL Americas

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Oct 06, 2011, 09:36 ET

PLYMOUTH, Mich., Oct. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- AVL announced today that AVL Strategic Analytic Services, Inc., a member of the AVL Group, will now operate under the name Scenaria, Inc. According to Don Manvel, chairman and CEO, AVL Americas, "The name Scenaria expresses exactly what makes this company most unique – its ability to use complex analytics to confidently plan for any scenario."

"The mobility industry is undergoing a rapid and complex technological transformation requiring new technologies and new planning methods to manage risk," said Sandy Stojkovski, president, Scenaria. "Scenaria doesn't provide an answer because no one can predict the future. Rather, our mission is to provide clients with the full picture through data-driven visualizations of any 'what if' scenario to guide their complex technology-investment decisions."

Scenaria, Inc. is a leader in analytics-based strategic planning. Currently serving U.S. customers in the mobility sector, Scenaria utilizes leading-edge proprietary tools to assess complex technology challenges and guide forward-looking, data-driven decisions. It enables clients to anticipate, visualize, and proactively plan robust, objective and actionable technology decisions for any scenario.

Scenaria's expertise in complex analytics and strategic planning is enhanced by being a member of the AVL Group. This global relationship uniquely positions Scenaria to offer front-line support to the industry's leaders as they seek to evaluate and prioritize viable long-term investments.

About Scenaria, Inc.

Founded as AVL Strategic Analytic Services, Inc., Scenaria, Inc. is a leader in analytics-based strategic planning serving the transportation mobility sector. Visit www.scenaria.com for more information.

About AVL

Founded in 1948, AVL is the world's largest independent company for development, simulation and testing technology of powertrains (hybrid, combustion engines, transmission, electric drive, batteries and software) for passenger cars, trucks and large engines. Both Scenaria and AVL's North American Headquarters are located in the Detroit suburb of Plymouth, Michigan.

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