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News Release from: Autodesk | Subject: Autodesk BSD solutions
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 16 June 2006
Construction boom demand for Autodesk
software
Datech 2000's sales of the Autodesk BSD solutions in the first quarter of the current financial year were up by 30%
The continued high demand has boosted sales of the Autodesk building solutions portfolio Datech 2000, one of the UK's leading specialist suppliers of in CAD/CAM software to solutions providers, has reported exceptionally high sales of products from Autodesk building solutions division (BSD), due to the continuing boom in construction Autodesk BSD software enables architects and construction firms to design, plan and construct new buildings much more swiftly an efficiently
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 29 May 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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Compared with the previous year, Datech 2000's sales of the Autodesk BSD solutions in the first quarter of the current financial year were up by 30%.
Autodesk Business Unit Manager at the company, Ian Briffett, says that the strength of the market is driving construction companies to seek out new ways in which they can gain a competitive edge.
"Developers need to stay competitive and that means using the best possible design and development tools", he comments.
"The competition to get new and more exciting properties ready for the market is obviously very strong now and there is no doubt that the Autodesk BSD range of solutions do give you a very real edge on rivals that do not have the same capabilities".
"There has been tremendous rise in uptake of the software over the past few months" Autodesk building solutions range from advanced information modelling to the design and documentation solutions that supporting information and management needs throughout the building lifecycle.
There are specialist modules for Building Structure and Systems and also specialist documentation and project management options.
Full details are available from the Autodesk website at www.autodesk.co.uk.
While everyone can go out and buy the software, additional training and specialist support from accredited Autodesk partners, can help building firms stay ahead of the game, says Briffett.
"In a competitive market, being able to get the very best out of the Autodesk building solutions could make all the difference and whilst the current boom continues, even the slightest advantage is worth attaining and exploiting." Autodesk partners are also starting to make more use of Datech 2000's exceptional services, says Briffett.
"We have a very clear focus on Autodesk BSD and we're also able to take advantage of the unrivalled resources and logistics of the Tech Data Group".
"As well as having good product knowledge and a good understanding of the needs of Autodesk partners, we also have logistical and financial capabilities that make it very easy for them to do business with us." Datech 2000's close partnership with Autodesk right across Europe is also important to partners, Briffett notes.
Datech 2000's business structure is designed to mirror that of Autodesk itself, ensuring that lines of communication and product support are perfectly aligned".
""We have a very positive and productive relationship with Autodesk in the UK and throughout Europe and its continued support and backing has contributed significantly to the excellent business growth that we are seeing at the present time." While market conditions remain challenging and competitive, Briffett fully expects growth to continue".
"We are seeing no abatement in growth at the present time and believe that we're likely to see strong sales of the Autodesk BSD line and AutoCAD Revit for some time to come".
"This is a very good opportunity for us and for Autodesk and its partners - and we will be doing our utmost to ensure that we can all make the most of it and deliver the very highest levels of service and support to all our customers".
Briffett also praised the team at Datech 2000 for the hard work and dedication that they have put into developing the Autodesk BSD business".
""We have a fantastic team who work diligently and with great professionalism to ensure we meet the needs of both the partner and Autodesk itself".
"This exceptional performance is the result of a great team effort and dedication to delivering results".
Datech 2000 is a division of Computer 2000, the UK's leading distributor of computer products.
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