Integrated design and project management software solutions help companies improve coordination and collaboration throughout the project lifecycle

SAN RAFAEL, Calif., Dec. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Autodesk, Inc. (Nasdaq: ADSK) and Primavera Systems today announced that they have entered into an agreement to facilitate interoperability between their industry leading solutions for architecture, engineering and construction (AEC). Through Autodesk's membership in Primavera's Technology Partner program, Primavera will continue to support a link between its solutions and NavisWorks, Autodesk's recently acquired solution for 3D coordination, collaboration and sequencing in design and construction.

"Primavera is continually partnering with best-of-breed technologies to offer our customers the most innovative solutions for their business needs," said Joel Koppelman, CEO of Primavera. "This partnership with Autodesk further supports our commitment to enable interoperability and collaboration throughout the AEC industry and gives users the ability to proactively manage change from design through construction."

"Autodesk is committed to improving industry workflows," said Jim Lynch, vice president of marketing, Autodesk AEC Solutions. "Through the partnership with Primavera we'll continue to help our customers aggregate information from multiple platforms, including both Autodesk and non-Autodesk solutions."

About Primavera

Primavera is a software company that provides business solutions for a project-driven world. The company helps organizations identify which projects are most important, and makes it easy for people to work collaboratively on those projects and deliver them successfully. Primavera solutions are industry-specific and highly scalable, with the power to support global enterprises. Primavera solutions have ensured the success of projects collectively worth more than $5.5 trillion, including the management of IT projects that span the globe, the construction of the world's tallest buildings, ongoing multi-billion dollar oil discovery projects, space exploration, and the efficient use of personnel at professional services organizations. For more information, visit http://www.primavera.com or call +1.800.423.0245.

About Autodesk

Autodesk, Inc. is the world leader in 2D and 3D design software for the manufacturing, building and construction, and media and entertainment markets. Since its introduction of AutoCAD software in 1982, Autodesk has developed the broadest portfolio of state-of-the-art digital prototyping solutions to help customers experience their ideas before they are real. Fortune 1000 companies rely on Autodesk for the tools to visualize, simulate and analyze real-world performance early in the design process to save time and money, enhance quality and foster innovation. For additional information about Autodesk, visit http://www.autodesk.com/.

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Contact: Noah Cole, 503-707-3872
Email: noah.cole@autodesk.com


For Primavera:
Jeff Miller, Davies Murphy Group, 781-791-3870
Email: primavera@daviesmurphy.com

SOURCE Autodesk, Inc.

CONTACT: Noah Cole of Autodesk, Inc., +1-503-707-3872, noah.cole@autodesk.com; or Jeff Miller of Davies Murphy Group, +1-781-791-3870, primavera@daviesmurphy.com, for Primavera
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