SAN RAFAEL, Calif., Jun 30, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --

Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADSK), a leader in 3D design, engineering and entertainment software, has againnamed Advanced Solutions "Reseller of the Quarter" for the Americas for the first quarter of the 2012 Autodesk fiscal year.

Autodesk selected Advanced Solutions from more than 200 Autodesk partners for the partner's exceptional year-over-year growth, as well as for exceeding first quarter sales targets in the architectural, engineering, construction, manufacturing and government industries. Advanced Solutions also showed a competitive edge, increasing Autodesk Subscription renewals and implementing best practices with their sales team to increase sales.

"Advanced Solutions has shown outstanding performance and dedication to the AEC and Manufacturing communities," said Dave Rhodes, vice president, Americas Sales, Autodesk. "The company has demonstrated extensive industry knowledge and technical expertise, as well as strong business acumen to support Autodesk initiatives and drive exceptional growth."

Advanced Solutions has become one of the largest Autodesk resellers in the United States, providing a wide array of software engineering services, design verification, simulation and custom software. Their experienced technical, sales, and marketing staff, combined with their experience in software solution implementation have, earned them Autodesk Gold Partner status.

"Winning Partner of the Quarter from Autodesk is always an honor and a thrill for the Advanced Solutions team," said Michael Golway, president and CEO at Advanced Solutions. "It's a best-of-the-best recognition for all the hard work our team puts into taking care of customers and delivering innovative Autodesk solutions and tools."

Autodesk selects the Reseller of the Quarter based on exceptional sales growth, customer support, best practices and industry knowledge and dedication.

About Advanced Solutions

Advanced Solutions, Inc. is an award-winning Autodesk Gold Partner in Manufacturing; Architecture, Engineering and Construction, Authorized Autodesk Training Center (ATC) and Authorized Autodesk Consulting Services Partner (CSP). For more than 24 years, the company has focused its business model on helping customers realize industry-leading return on investment with their 2D and 3D design software. Beyond the box of software, Advanced Solutions helps customers gain a competitive advantage through innovative design software workflows, enabling customers to realize higher revenues and improving their operational efficiency. For additional information about Advanced Solutions, Inc., visit www.AdvancedSolutions.com.

About Autodesk

Autodesk, Inc., is a leader in 3D design, engineering and entertainment software. Customers across the manufacturing, architecture, building, construction, and media and entertainment industries -- including the last 16 Academy Award winners for Best Visual Effects -- use Autodesk software to design, visualize and simulate their ideas. Since its introduction of AutoCAD software in 1982, Autodesk continues to develop the broadest portfolio of state-of-the-art software for global markets. For additional information about Autodesk, visit www.autodesk.com.

Autodesk, AutoCAD and ATC are registered trademarks or trademarks of Autodesk, Inc., and/or its subsidiaries and/or affiliates in the USA and/or other countries. Academy Award is a registered trademark of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. All other brand names, product names or trademarks belong to their respective holders. Autodesk reserves the right to alter product and services offerings, and specifications and pricing at any time without notice, and is not responsible for typographical or graphical errors that may appear in this document. © 2011 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved.

SOURCE: Autodesk, Inc.

Autodesk, Inc.
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