Microdesk Irvine Operations Awarded Autodesk Gold Tier VAR Status

IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry solutions provider, Microdesk, today announced their designation as an Autodesk authorized Gold Tier Value-Added Reseller (VAR) in the greater Southern California area, with AEC systems authorization.

Gold Tier partners comprise an elevated level of the Autodesk Value Added Reseller program, which incorporates Autodesk software solutions along with proven and measurable technical expertise in a specific industry or unique business.  Gold partners provide their customers with full solutions from pre- and post-sales support, to training, implementation, and customization.  They work closely with Autodesk to help customers design, simulate and analyze their ideas, increase operational efficiencies and maximize their return on investment in Autodesk software solutions.

"Gold Tier partners understand that a healthy business is achieved through the success of their customers," said Steve Blum, senior vice president of Americas sales at Autodesk. "Microdesk has raised the bar by developing a deep understanding of their customers' business, pain points, and goals.  They also have a solid understanding of solution selling and implementation."

Autodesk considers those chosen for Gold Tier status to be experts at implementing Autodesk solutions of a particular product division or for a specific customer type.  To qualify for Autodesk Gold Tier status, a VAR must demonstrate technical and industry expertise that includes a strong knowledge of customers' business needs in the areas of architecture, engineering, construction, manufacturing, or media and entertainment.  Each qualified Gold Tier partner has demonstrated the ability to meet rigorous sales, personnel, and customer service measurements, and proven customer references and testimonials to support their level of expertise and commitment to customer success.  

"We are honored to receive this designation for our service to the greater Southern California market," said Michael DeLacey, president of Microdesk.  "We look forward to continuing to assist local firms and organizations with implementing building information modeling and virtual design &construction solutions that help improve the way they plan, design, construct and operate facilities."

Microdesk has served the AEC community as a reseller or Autodesk software and other leading design technology solutions for over 16 years. For more information about Microdesk's product offerings, training or consulting services visit www.microdesk.com or call 800.336.3375.

Microdesk is a design technology consultancy with 11 offices nationwide that provides the AECindustry with premiere consulting, implementation, support, and training solutions using today's leading technology products from Autodesk, Google, Oracle, Adobe, and ESRI. For more information, visit www.microdesk.com.

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SOURCE Microdesk