Acquisition Expands Autodesk Platinum Partner's Penetration into Florida, Strengthens Overall Leadership Position in the Southeast

ATLANTA, Jan. 7, 2013 — (PRNewswire) — � Applied Software, a leading services provider to the AEC and manufacturing industries, announced today that it has acquired CADD Centers of Florida. The acquisition strengthens Applied Software's presence in Florida.

Additionally, the acquisition further establishes Applied Software's leadership position in the architectural, engineering and construction (AEC) industry in the Southeastern United States, where it provides computer-aided design (CAD) software and services to more than 5,000 clients in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and eastern Tennessee.

An Autodesk Platinum Tier Value Added Reseller (VAR), Applied Software is widely recognized as one of the nation's leading providers of BIM services, including modeling, analysis, training, integration and mentoring.

The Applied Software team is at the forefront of understanding the changes in design technology and how tools can support more efficient project delivery. It has a proven record of partnering with clients, helping them to leverage technology to improve their business processes and increase profitability. 

"CADD Centers of Florida has been delivering services and products to the design community for over 30 years," said Richard Burroughs, president of Applied Software. "We're pleased to welcome our new clients and the CADD Centers staff into our family and are committed to making a smooth transition for everyone. Our goal is to exceed the expectations of our newest customers in Florida through our rich array of consulting, training and professional services."

About Applied Software
Applied Software is a premier, full-service professional services firm serving the AEC and manufacturing industries, as well as a leading Building Information Modeling (BIM) services provider and one of the largest Autodesk partners in the Southeastern United States. Since 1982, the firm has helped more than 5,000 clients achieve high-performance and competitive advantage through its broad range of world-class solutions and services that extend to 2D and 3D design software, integration expertise, analysis, problem resolution, training and education, mentoring and more. Applied Software further distinguishes itself with the depth of real-world experience of its developers and service professionals. Over the years, the firm has received numerous industry recognitions, including most recently being honored by Autodesk in 2012 as a Platinum Club award winner. For more information on Applied Software's solutions and services, please visit http://www.asti.com.

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SOURCE Applied Software