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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For More Information, contact: Kevin Krell, Computer Support Associates, at (310) 820-4004 AUTODESK, INC. CERTIFIES CSA AS AN AUTODESK SYSTEMS CENTER Autodesk Awards Coveted Multimedia Medallion to VAR Los Angeles, CA — September 18, 1995 — Autodesk, Inc., today announced that Computer Support Associates has been certified as an Autodesk Systems Center (ASC) and awarded the Multimedia Medallion. The ASC program was created by Autodesk to better satisfy its customers' growing demands for complete vertical-market solutions. "As an Autodesk Systems Center, Computer Support Associates has demonstrated that it has the training and expertise to fully service customers in the Multimedia market," said Godfrey Sullivan, vice president of the Americas at Autodesk. "Now that Computer Support Associates is ASC certified, Autodesk will partner with them even more closely to assist in providing an even higher level of service and support to customers." Autodesk customers have asked for integrated solutions, consulting services, complete technical support, customization, complete product-line offerings, and Computer Support Associates, an Autodesk Systems Center, can fulfill these needs. The ASC certification process and ongoing training requirements are very thorough and Computer Support Associates has demonstrated expertise in key areas such as third-party product support and training, extensive software support, consulting services, and high-level technical and industry expertise for each ASC vertical market segment. Computer Support Associates specializes in sales and support of Autodesk products for the presentation, broadcast and film-making industries. Offering 11 years of experience, Computer Support Associates is an Autodesk-recommended VAR, providing Multimedia solutions for the Southern California area. "We're thrilled to receive this recognition of our contributions to this industry," said Kevin Krell, Vice President of Computer Support Associates. Autodesk is the world's leading supplier of computer-aided design (CAD) automation software and the fifth-largest PC software company. The company develops, markets, and supports a family of design automation and professional multimedia software, and component technologies for use on personal computers and workstations. A global company since its founding in 1982, Autodesk markets products in 115 countries and 18 languages. Autodesk shares are traded on the Nasdaq National Market under the symbol ACAD. For more information on Autodesk, please call 415/332-2344 or type GO ADESK on CompuServe (r). Established in 1985, CSA specializes in systems for Videographics, Animation and Computer Aided Design. CSA has received numerous vendor awards for outstanding sales and service. CSA is a Truevision Master Dealer and a member of the Tektronix Dealer Council. Computer Support Associates corporate headquarters are located at 2050 South Bundy Drive, Suite 270, Los Angeles, CA 90025. Phone: 310-820-4004. ### Autodesk, the Autodesk logo and AutoCAD are registered trademarks of Autodesk, Inc. CompuServe is a registered trademark of H & R Block. All other brand names, products names, or trademarks belong to their respective holders.