ATLANTA, March 15, 2005 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Cyco Software, announced today full support for AutoCAD(R) 2006 next generation design software from Autodesk, Inc. (Nasdaq: ADSK), the world's leading software and services company for the building, manufacturing, infrastructure, digital media and wireless data services fields. AutoCAD 2006 software allows users to create, manage and share design information faster, to compete and win. Cyco AutoManager(R) Meridian and Cyco AutoManager TeamWork provide full support for AutoCAD 2006 to help Cyco Software customers around the world save time and money throughout the entire project lifecycle by adding powerful data management capabilities. This will help companies realize their design ideas faster and maintain a competitive edge in their marketplace.

Companies can win in their markets by leveraging new and existing engineering documentation throughout their organization. Cyco AutoManager products enable these companies, large and small, to swiftly leverage critical engineering data by connecting people and strategically integrating design information to autonomous enterprise workgroups, such as production, maintenance and procurement.

With full support for AutoCAD 2006, Cyco AutoManager Meridian and Cyco AutoManager TeamWork provide complete support for organizations to immediately retrieve data to facilitate decision-making and accomplish production schedules. Key features include:

• Full Support of AutoCAD's enhanced Sheet Set Manager by managing their reference and property information
• Strong CAD integration (with title blocks, secure document storage, and more)
• Automatic bill of materials management
• Rapid viewing, printing and comparing of AutoCAD designs
• Immediate launch to AutoCAD from within Cyco AutoManager software and vice versa
• Configurable workflow, versioning and security for AutoCAD 2006 files

"By integrating with the latest features in AutoCAD 2006, Cyco Software enables our joint customers to take advantage of the latest design software technology," said Jim Quanci, who heads the global Autodesk Developer Network. "We are pleased to have the strong support of Cyco AutoManager products for AutoCAD 2006."

"Cyco Software has been developing software applications for the latest releases of AutoCAD for many years, providing customers with a seamless upgrade while maintaining existing investments in Cyco Software's Engineering Data Management products," says Eric Bouwer, president and CEO of Cyco Software. "We are excited to offer our customers and software subscribers worldwide full support for AutoCAD 2006. This will allow them to realize important efficiency enhancements."

About Autodesk

Autodesk, Inc. is wholly focused on ensuring that great ideas are turned into reality. With six million users, Autodesk is the world's leading software and services company for the building, manufacturing, infrastructure, digital media and wireless data services fields. Autodesk's solutions help customers create, manage and share their digital assets more effectively. As a result, customers turn ideas into competitive advantage by becoming more productive, streamlining project efficiency, and maximizing profits.

Founded in 1982, Autodesk is headquartered in San Rafael, California. For additional information about Autodesk, please visit www.autodesk.com.

The Autodesk Developer Network (ADN) is comprised of more than 2500 technology partners around the world, that extend Autodesk solutions to meet the industry-specific needs of customers. New 2006 compatible applications from ADN partners are launched every day at: www.autodesk.com/partnerproducts.

About Cyco Software

Cyco Software provides Engineering Data Management (EDM) and Application Integration solutions for multiple vertical industries, including manufacturing, energy, government, pharmaceutical, retail and telecommunications. Cyco Software has almost two decades of industry experience with more than 16,000 clients and over 275,000 users in 50+ countries worldwide. The company has offices in the USA, UK, Germany, Italy, Korea, Russia and The Netherlands, and an extensive global network of established sales partners around the world. Cyco Software ensures a high level of service and support on a worldwide scale for its flagship software solutions Cyco AutoManager Meridian and Cyco AutoManager TeamWork. For more information, please visit http://www.cyco.com , or call 800-323-2926 ext. 110 (Americas) or +31 (0) 70 413-3700 (Europe).

Autodesk reserves the right to alter product offerings and specifications at any time without notice, and is not responsible for typographical or graphical errors that may appear in this document.

NOTE: Autodesk and AutoCAD are registered trademarks or trademarks of Autodesk, Inc., in the USA and/or other countries. All other brand names, product names, or trademarks belong to their respective holders.

CONTACT: Arjan Timmermans of Cyco, +1-404-634-3302, ext. 140, or Arjan.timmermans@cyco.com.

SOURCE Autodesk, Inc.

Arjan Timmermans of Cyco, +1-404-634-3302, ext. 140, or Arjan.timmermans@cyco.com