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WirelessDevNet.com Press Release
Autodesk Launches Developer Program as Demand Escalates for Mobile Location-Based Services
BREW 2005 Conference, SAN DIEGO, June 1 --
Autodesk, Inc. (Nasdaq: ADSK), today announced the launch of the Autodesk
Location Services Developer Program. The initial focus of the program will be
on the BREW(R) developer community as it continues to pursue the delivery of
world-class location-based services applications to the market. The program
offers a solid geoservices and location privacy management platform
architecture, standards-based APIs for the web and BREW APIs for handsets as
well as technical documentation and support. Autodesk's BREW API makes it easy
to add location and location-specific information to BREW applications without
the up-front and ongoing costs of maintaining a separate server-side
location-based services infrastructure.
Wireless carriers around the world are beginning to location-enable their
networks, allowing exciting new opportunities for application developers.
International BREW developers and wireless carriers have introduced location
technology into existing and new services with early signs of commercial
success.
"The success of location-based services will be driven by application
developers who deliver compelling and relevant applications to the consumer
and enterprise markets," said Joe Astroth, vice president of Autodesk Location
Services. "Our developer program provides the tools and assistance developers
need to quickly build location-based applications. We expect BREW developers
to lead the way in producing location applications that drive incremental
revenue for all companies in the ecosystem over the coming years."
"Frost & Sullivan has recognized Autodesk Location Services two years in a
row with the Location-based Services Innovative Product Suite Award," said
Brent Iadarola, Frost & Sullivan Industry Research Manager. "Our research
shows that 2005 is the year that top-tier wireless operators are adding
location to their networks and programs. The Autodesk Location Services
Developer Program, in combination with Autodesk's highly scalable and
standards-based platform, LocationLogic, will provide the tools that
developers need to expedite the development of location-based applications for
wireless operators worldwide."
Autodesk is a leader in the wireless market with a comprehensive
middleware platform that the company is exposing to the BREW developer
community through BREW extensions. The company offers excellent core
geoservices with high availability, standards-based APIs for the web and BREW
APIs for the handset as well as extensive technical documentation and support.
Autodesk is committed to working with experienced BREW developers to deliver
compelling applications and services to this emerging market.
How to Register
Developers may register for the program at
http://www.autodesk.com/locationservices/partners/developerprogram.cfm. Autodesk is
excited to deliver a full program to developers and provide the right tools
and resources to be successful in delivering location-based services to the
consumer and enterprise market. Autodesk is a sponsor at the BREW 2005
Conference and will have representatives on hand to discuss the program and
how location services can help drive revenue and value.
About Autodesk
Autodesk, Inc. is wholly focused on ensuring that great ideas are turned
into reality. With six million users, Autodesk is the world's leading software
and services company for the building, manufacturing, infrastructure, digital
media and wireless data services fields. Autodesk's solutions help customers
create, manage and share their digital assets more effectively. As a result,
customers turn ideas into competitive advantage by becoming more productive,
streamlining project efficiency and maximizing profits.
Autodesk Location Services, a division of Autodesk, Inc., provides a
complete solution that enables wireless network operators to quickly and
reliably offer location-based services to their subscribers. Founded in 1982,
Autodesk is headquartered in San Rafael, California. For additional
information about Autodesk, please visit http://www.autodesk.com .
NOTE: Autodesk is a registered trademark of Autodesk, Inc., in the USA
and/or other countries. All other brand names, product names, or trademarks
belong to their respective holders. Participation in the Autodesk Location
Services Developer Program is subject to the program agreement terms and
conditions. Acceptance into the program is at Autodesk's sole discretion.
CONTACT: Bonnie Harris, +1-415-332-5816, or bharris@b3communications.com,
for Autodesk, Inc.
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