Induction into 2012 Autodesk Platinum Club is result of strong sales performance and commitment to customer service

ATLANTA, April 9, 2012 — (PRNewswire) —   Applied Software, a leading Building Information Modeling ( BIM) services provider as well as a provider of Autodesk 2D and 3D CAD products and services, announced today that it has been inducted into the 2012 Autodesk Platinum Club and named the Top North American Reseller in Marketing. Autodesk, Inc., a world leader in  3D design, engineering and entertainment software, selected 36 Value Added Resellers (VARs) and Value Added Distributors (VADs) from 24 countries for induction into the exclusive club during its One Team Conference (OTC), an annual global channel partner event. Applied Software was chosen due to its strong marketing and sales performance and commitment to customer service during the Autodesk 2012 fiscal year.

Autodesk further selected its Platinum Club Partners based on their success in driving the adoption of 3D design software and how well they've consistently helped customers take advantage of Autodesk's 3D design, engineering and entertainment software to design, visualize and simulate their ideas, while solving critical business problems. Partners must demonstrate what it means to be a trusted adviser to Autodesk users and offer strong abilities in promoting, demonstrating, installing and supporting Autodesk products.

"It's a high honor to once again be counted as one of the premier Autodesk resellers worldwide," said Richard Burroughs, president, Applied Software. "We've worked diligently for thirty years to serve our customers through expert service, support, consulting and training to help them maximize the benefits of Autodesk solutions across industries."

Applied Software was named North American Platinum Reseller of the Year in 2011, one of numerous Platinum recognitions it has received since 1982.

About Applied Software

Applied Software is one of the largest Autodesk resellers in the Southeastern United States. It is also one of the nation's leading providers of Building Information Modeling (BIM) services including BIM modeling, analysis, training, integration and mentoring, and provides Digital Prototyping solutions to manufacturers. Since its founding in 1982, Applied Software has helped more than 5,000 commercial, academic and government clients achieve high performance and growth. Applied Software's comprehensive array of solutions and services includes product updates, education and a dedicated staff of sales and services professionals. Applied Software is also a holder of a GSA BIM Services IDIQ contract to provide a full range of BIM services to the federal government. Applied Software was selected by Autodesk as its Platinum Reseller of the Year in 2011. Over the years, it has received numerous Platinum and other recognitions from Autodesk, including again being honored in 2012 as a Platinum Club award winner.

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