Autodesk signs PlanGraphics as GIS Consulting Partner; First Move by GIS Market Group Extends Autodesk's Commitment to AM/FM/GIS Markets.BALTIMORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 20, 1995--Autodesk Inc.(NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : ACAD ACAD Academy ACAD Academic ACAD AutoCAD (design/drafting development software by Autodesk) ACAD Acadia National Park (US National Park Service) ACAD Atherosclerotic Coronary Artery Disease ), the world's largest supplier of PC mapping, GIS and computer-aided design computer-aided design (CAD) or computer-aided design and drafting (CADD), form of automation that helps designers prepare drawings, specifications, parts lists, and other design-related elements using special graphics- and calculations-intensive solutions, today strengthened its GIS market efforts by adding PlanGraphics to its Consulting Partner Program. The announcement was made at the AM/FM AM/FM Amplitude Modulation / Frequency Modulation AM/FM Auto-Mapping/Facilities Management International show here in Baltimore. PlanGraphics, a leading GIS consulting firm Noun 1. consulting firm - a firm of experts providing professional advice to an organization for a fee consulting company business firm, firm, house - the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments; "he worked for a based in Frankfort, Kentucky Frankfort is the capital of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, a state of the United States of America. It is also the county seat of Franklin County. The city has a population of 27,077 (July 2006 est.). History Gen. , brings professional industry consulting and system integration services to Autodesk customers in AM/FM/GIS markets worldwide. The companies are working together to deliver best-of-class GIS implementations in the government, telecommunications and utilities markets. The agreement with PlanGraphics is the first major initiative of Autodesk's newly-formed GIS Market Group. The GIS Market Group will provide customers with more industry-specific GIS solutions through industry marketing, product development and business relationships with authorized resellers, Mapping/Infrastructure Autodesk System Centers (ASCs), Independent Application Developers and consulting partners. The Autodesk Consulting Partners Program provides market-focused expertise and systems integration services to complement Autodesk's product, technology and market efforts. "The GIS Market Group and PlanGraphics will be a formidable team in GIS," said Jim D'Arezzo, vice-president of the GIS Market Group at Autodesk. "We have aggressive plans to compete in this market, which is one of the fastest growing areas of computer technology." According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Dataquest, a San Jose San Jose, city, United States San Jose (sănəzā`, săn hōzā`), city (1990 pop. 782,248), seat of Santa Clara co., W central Calif.; founded 1777, inc. 1850. , Calif.-based market research firm, the GIS market is expected to exceed $1 billion by 1998. "PlanGraphics looks forward to its association with the Autodesk GIS market group, the leader in PC desktop GIS and CAD solutions," said John C. Antenucci, president of PlanGraphics. "Our expertise in working with state and local governments, utilities, and telecommunications firms is synergistic with Autodesk's strengths in those markets." PlanGraphics will work with Autodesk's network of ASCs, dealers, developers and training centers. Autodesk Booth No. 325 at AM/FM International At AM/FM International this week, Autodesk and several Autodesk partners including GTX GTX Gore-Tex GTX Global TeleExchange GTX Grand Tourisme Extra , Information & Graphic Systems, CADTel, and Gentry Systems Inc., will be showing the following solutions in Autodesk's booth No. 325: AM/FM Solutions, Data Conversion, DB-Able Network Asset Data Management, AM/FM/GIS for Telecommunications, and Electric Utility Management. These sessions run daily in the Autodesk booth on the hour and half hour throughout the show. About PlanGraphics PlanGraphics is one of the world's most experienced GIS consultants and implementors. The firm advises governments, utilities and industry clients in the technical and institutional issues associated with the successful automation of geographic information. PlanGraphics is based in Frankfort, Kentucky and has regional offices in Maryland, Texas, Colorado, Arizona, Missouri and the Middle East. About Autodesk Autodesk Inc., based in San Rafael, Calif., is the world's leading supplier of PC mapping, GIS and computer-aided design automation software with 25% revenue share, according to Dataquest. A global company since its founding in 1982, Autodesk markets products in 115 countries and 18 languages. Autodesk shares are traded on the NASDAQ National Market under the symbol ACAD. For more information on Autodesk, please call 800/964-6432 or type GO ADESK on CompuServe. -0- Note to Editors: Autodesk and the Autodesk logo are registered trademarks of Autodesk Inc. CompuServe is a registered trademark of H&R Block Inc. All other brand names, product names or trademarks belong to their respective holders. CONTACT: Copithorne & Bellows Emily Cohen cohen or kohen (Hebrew: “priest”) Jewish priest descended from Zadok (a descendant of Aaron), priest at the First Temple of Jerusalem. The biblical priesthood was hereditary and male. or Nicole Overson, 415/284-5200 PlanGraphics Woodson Smith, 502/223-1501 |
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