SAN RAFAEL, Calif., May 24, 2002 (BUSINESS WIRE) --

Reseller of Autodesk's GIS Solutions Recognized for Superior Customer Service and Sales Performance in the United States

Autodesk, Inc. (Nasdaq:ADSK), the world's leading design and digital content creation company, today announced that California CAD Solutions, Inc., of Modesto, Calif., has won the Autodesk Channel Partner of the Quarter Award for the first quarter of fiscal year 2003. California CAD Solutions, an Autodesk Systems Center for the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) industry, is the first company to receive this prestigious award, which recognizes Autodesk business partners for outstanding service, support, and sales growth.

"We are kicking off an awards program that acknowledges and honors our partners for superior customer satisfaction and sales performance, and are proud to announce California CAD Solutions as the first quarterly winner," said Ray Piontek, vice president of Americas Sales at Autodesk. "Over the past 13 years, California CAD Solutions has provided unmatched customer service and support that consistently meets and exceeds their customers' needs. This award recognizes them for their ability to help design professionals get the most out of their Autodesk software and for their overall sales excellence in a competitive field. We congratulate them on their success."

To win the quarterly award, California CAD Solutions competed against Autodesk Systems Centers (ASCs), Value Added Resellers (VARs), Education Resellers (AERs), and Distribution partners throughout the United States. Companies were judged on customer service and support, overall sales, vertical sales and overall growth.

"We are proud of our hard work and dedication, and honored to be Autodesk's top partner of the quarter," said Raymond Kinser, president of California CAD Solutions. "The superior tools, technology, and support we receive from Autodesk help us to deliver innovative solutions to our clients time and again."

The Autodesk channel management team will present California CAD Solutions with a trophy as a mark of their dedication and hard work.

    About California CAD Solutions

California CAD Solutions, Inc., in business since 1987, is dedicated to the GIS industry, specializing in the training, implementation, and application of Geographic Information Systems technology. As an Autodesk Systems Center for GIS and an Autodesk Registered Developer, California CAD Solutions provides a single place to meet all your GIS needs. California CAD Solutions has a highly qualified staff of GIS professionals and provides a cost-effective, "down-to-earth" method of GIS implementation, conversion, and training solutions. Bringing together the latest conversion, data acquisition, and base map creation technologies allows California CAD Solutions to offer you creative solutions -- large or small, public or private.

    About Autodesk

Founded in 1982, Autodesk, Inc., is the world's leading design and digital media creation, management, and distribution company. The company serves a diverse portfolio of markets, including building design, geographic information systems, manufacturing, digital media, and wireless data services. By delivering tools that foster innovation and creativity, Autodesk helps customers throughout the value chain leverage digital design data to work better, faster, and smarter. For more information about the company, see www.autodesk.com.

Autodesk is a registered trademark of Autodesk, Inc., in the USA and/or other countries. All other brand names, product names, or trademarks belong to their respective holders.

CONTACT:          Autodesk, Inc.
                  Dawn Holstein, 415/507-6554
                  dawn.holstein@autodesk.com

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