MANTOVA, Italy, March 15, 2005 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- STI today announced support for Autodesk(R) Architectural Desktop 2006, next generation AutoCAD(R)-based building design and documentation software from Autodesk, Inc., the world's leading software and services company for the building, manufacturing, infrastructure, digital media and wireless data services fields. Autodesk Architectural Desktop 2006 helps architects realize their ideas by delivering flexibility in both implementation and use, the efficiency of real-world building objects, and the very best AutoCAD-based design and documentation productivity.

With Autodesk Architectural Desktop 2006, architects realize immediate design and documentation productivity. With Autodesk Architectural Desktop 2006 architects can take a phased approach to implementation, starting with familiar AutoCAD features and moving forward at their own pace.

The new features of Autodesk Architectural Desktop 2006, like the standardization and management of projects as well as Publish-to-DWF(TM) capability, including intelligent metadata in both 2D and 3D, allow STI to implement powerful project management functions for architectural projects. With STI's APJNT plug-in, it is also easier for building designers to analyze and optimize the cost, energy consumption and energy efficiency of their building designs.

"By integrating with the latest features in Autodesk Architectural Desktop 2006, STI enables our joint customers to design better performing buildings while lowering building construction and operating costs," said Jim Quanci, who heads the global Autodesk Developer Network. "We are pleased to have the strong support of STI for Autodesk Architectural Desktop 2006."

"STI values its long-term relationship with Autodesk. Combining Autodesk products with STI customized solutions is key to success in the architecture market," said Sandro Ghirardini geom. of STI.

About Autodesk

Autodesk, Inc. (Nasdaq: ADSK) 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 STI

STI is a firm focalized on devising and developing solutions and services orientated to Architecture Engineering Construction & Geographic Information System based on Autodesk technology.

STI, thanks to its advanced developing and back-office engineering teams, is, for its consumers, not only a technology supplier, but also a real technologic and developing projects support partner.

Founded in 1990, STI is headquartered in Mantova, Italy. For additional information about STI, please visit www.i-sti.net.

STI, in 2004, has realized the best symbols and textures library for AutoCAD: STI-Library 2004. With over 12500 dwg and jpg files, STI-Library 2004 is one of the best softwares for 2d & 3d Topography.

STI has also developed STI-THX, completely integratable with every AutoCAD version and the only Autodesk Architectural Desktop 2004 & 2005 Video-Course, available in Italian and in Spanish.

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.

Autodesk, AutoCAD and DWF 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.

STI Contact:
Sandro Ghirardini
Tel. +39 0376 263305
Fax +39 0376 263304
sandro.ghirardini@i-sti.net

SOURCE Autodesk, Inc.

Sandro Ghirardini of STI, +39-0376-263305, or fax, +39-0376-263304, or sandro.ghirardini@i-sti.net