Applied Software Named Authorized Reseller for Autodesk Plant Design Suite

ATLANTA, Jan. 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Applied Software, a leading and nationally recognized Autodesk Value-Added Reseller, announced today that it is now authorized to sell Autodesk Plant Design Suite, an integrated plant design and whole-project review solution. Applied Software is an Autodesk Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) and Manufacturing Gold Partner and the only Autodesk Gold reseller based in the Southeast U.S. authorized to sell the product.

Autodesk Plant Design Suite helps plant designers improve communication, accuracy, and predictability of plant design projects by combining AutoCAD, AutoCAD P&ID, AutoCAD Plant 3D, and Autodesk Navisworks software into a single economical package for faster time-to-productivity and better project coordination. Integrated AutoCAD functionality enables more streamlined 2D drafting, P&ID design, 3D modeling, and construction document generation. Autodesk Navisworks capabilities provide project-wide model aggregation and advanced tools for visualization, simulation, and error identification.

"We're pleased to add Autodesk Plant Design Suite to our long list of software solutions for our AEC and manufacturing customers," said Richard Burroughs, president, Applied Software. "With our Autodesk Gold Partner certification and an elite staff of Architectural, Mechanical and Plant Engineering experts, we are well-positioned to implement these exceptional design and project management tools on-site and train, service and support plant designers and engineers in Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina and the eastern Gulf Coast region on their use to maximize results."

As an Autodesk Gold Manufacturing Partner in Architecture, Engineering and Construction, Government and Manufacturing, as well as an Autodesk Authorized Training Center (ATC) in the Southeastern United States, Applied Software offers classes ranging from introductory to mastery level in a wide range of Autodesk design products, including Autodesk Revit software products, AutoCAD, AutoCAD Architecture, Autodesk 3Ds Max and Autodesk Navisworks software. Applied Software instructors regularly rank in the top one percent of all Autodesk certified instructors worldwide. In addition to traditional classroom training, Applied Software's Installation to Action program provides individual coaching, on-site and computer-based education, and specialized project management assistance.

About Applied Software

Applied Software is one of the largest Autodesk resellers in the Southeastern United States. It is 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 recent recipient of a GSA BIM Services IDIQ Award to provide a comprehensive array of BIM services to the federal government.

Autodesk, AutoCAD, ATC, 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.

SOURCE Applied Software