SAN RAFAEL, Calif. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — March 17, 2010 — Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK), has named M2 Technologies Reseller of the Quarter for North America for the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2010. Autodesk selected M2 Technologies from more than 100 North American resellers. The award recognizes the company’s dedication to customer success through consulting services and software assistance, together with its commitment to maintaining a knowledgeable staff and extensive training program.

“M2 Technologies has a proven record of providing customers with the tools, support and training they need to produce seamless solutions and top results,” said Steve Blum, senior vice president, Americas sales, Autodesk.

Autodesk selects the Reseller of the Quarter based on quality of customer service, level of support and professional education, overall growth and vertical sales. One of eight Autodesk U.S. Gold Partners, M2 Technologies’ staff has exceeded all expectations during rigorous Autodesk reviews, proving their technical expertise and knowledge of Autodesk software. An Autodesk Authorized Training Center (ATC), M2 Technologies’ Digital Prototyping expertise brings a unique perspective to the use of mechanical, electrical and electromechanical design, design validation and data management technologies.

Through innovative online and in-person training sessions, M2 Technologies keeps customers informed about the latest productivity features and industry best practices.

“Our trained staff is a vital part of our business model,” said Christopher Thompson, vice president of sales, M2 Technologies. “Our consultative sales approach focuses on customer education and passion for customer experience. That makes us the go-to partner for over 1,000 manufacturing companies.”

About M2 Technologies

M2 Technologies is the leading manufacturing design solutions provider with more than 1,000 manufacturing companies as customers. It provides consulting services, software and support to automate mechanical and electrical design, undertake collaborative engineering programs, speed prototype development, add features and new functionality to existing designs, manage engineering changes and bills of materials, and reduce manufacturing and warranty costs. M2 specializes in mechanical, electrical and electromechanical design software solutions for manufacturing companies. Learn more at www.m2t.com.

About Autodesk

Autodesk, Inc., is a world leader in 2D and 3D design, engineering and entertainment software for the manufacturing, building and construction, and media and entertainment markets. Since its introduction of AutoCAD software in 1982, Autodesk continues to develop the broadest portfolio of state-of-the-art software to help customers experience their ideas digitally before they are built. Fortune 100 companies as well as the last 15 Academy Award winners for Best Visual Effects use Autodesk software tools to design, visualize and simulate their ideas to save time and money, enhance quality and foster innovation for competitive advantage. For additional information about Autodesk, visit www.autodesk.com.

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