SAN RAFAEL, Calif., Sep 20, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --

Autodesk (NASDAQ:ADSK), a world leader in 3D design, engineering and entertainment software, announced the signing of an extensive enterprise licensing agreement for Autodesk software and services with WorleyParsons, a leading global firm serving the infrastructure, power and natural resource business sectors. The contract value is Autodesk's largest win to date in the Asia Pacific region.

The terms of the agreement provide WorleyParsons and its subsidiaries with access to 22 Autodesk software products around the world. Autodesk Consulting will also work closely with WorleyParsons to efficiently integrate the technology.

This new agreement extends the relationship WorleyParsons has had with Autodesk for some time. The company has used Autodesk's products extensively in past projects and intends to continue to do so in the future.

Autodesk software enables WorleyParsons to implement more streamlined design and construction processes for customers in the infrastructure, environment, and energy resources and minerals industries globally. WorleyParsons' engineers, designers, drafters and project managers will have greater access to a broad range of Autodesk software products, including Autodesk Navisworks software products, AutoCAD Plant 3D, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Autodesk Inventor, Autodesk Revit Architecture, Autodesk Revit Structure and Autodesk Revit MEP software.

"We are pleased that WorleyParsons has selected Autodesk software as a critical part of building next-generation energy and infrastructure projects," said Andrew Cunningham, major account sales manager, Australia and New Zealand. "Autodesk is continuing to work closely with WorleyParsons and other Australian organizations to help them leverage their investments in 3D design technology and grow their competitive advantage globally."

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, Autodesk Inventor, Civil 3D, Inventor, Navisworks, and Revit are registered trademarks or trademarks of Autodesk, Inc., and/or its subsidiaries and/or affiliates in the USA and/or other countries. Academy Award and Oscar are registered trademarks of the Academy of Motion Pictures 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.

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