Eagle Point Software Corporation Becomes Independent Software Vendor to Autodesk

New ISV Recognized for Expertise in Civil Engineering Solutions

Dubuque, Iowa, Aug. 22, 2007 – Eagle Point Software Corporation today announced its relationship with Autodesk as an Independent Software Vendor (ISV). The Pinnacle Task Navigator for Autodesk Civil 3D software, Eagle Point’s initial ISV product offering, integrates standard workflow templates aimed at increasing productivity by presenting “best practices” in a compact, intuitive interface. Eagle Point solutions are designed to enhance the business of Autodesk and Eagle Point’s mutual customers, by allowing users to gain full advantage of the powerful features built into the Autodesk Civil 3D platform. 

In announcing the ISV relationship, John Biver, president and CEO of Eagle Point, said, “We are truly excited about the opportunity to work closely with Autodesk.  The combination of the Autodesk Civil 3D platform with our Pinnacle Task Navigator will bring our joint users to new levels of implementation and productivity.” Biver added, "Due to our long history in the civil engineering market, we are uniquely qualified to develop and deploy Autodesk Civil 3D solutions.”

“At Autodesk, our goal is to continue our leadership in design with the most comprehensive solutions,” said Masako Takagi, director, ISV North American Channel at Autodesk.  “We recognize that Eagle Point’s products running on Autodesk Civil 3D, coupled with their vast experience in implementing technology solutions for the civil engineering market, create unique offerings that allow both of our companies to mutually extend value to our customer base.”

Eagle Point serves the civil engineering and land surveying market in North America.  Taking a consultative approach to providing technology and business solutions, they strive to help their clients identify and capitalize on improvement opportunities. They offer a mix of business services and technology solutions, including desktop solutions focused on civil engineering, surveying, landscape architecture, irrigation design and process management.  The Pinnacle Task Navigator for Autodesk Civil 3D now expands that suite of solutions.

By building customized products and services using the world’s leading design software for the manufacturing, building and construction, and media and entertainment markets, Autodesk ISV partners address niche requirements in the industries or markets they serve. These partners specialize in developing, bundling or integrating their software solutions with Autodesk applications, drawing on a deep understanding of their customers’ business requirements in areas such as architecture, building systems engineering, structural engineering, civil engineering, geospatial information, manufacturing, data management, collaboration, education and government. Autodesk ISV partners benefit from Autodesk marketing, materials and events to effectively reach and serve more than eight million users worldwide.

About Eagle Point Software Corporation
For over 20 years, Eagle Point has provided the Land Development industry with business and technology solutions. They use a defined process to explore client businesses and provide them with the right balance of solutions to help their organizations thrive. They’ve helped over 30,000 clients worldwide.  For more information, please visit www.eaglepoint.com