Autodesk Recognizes Resellers for Customer-Focused Business Practices

Hagerman & Company, Inc. Designated Autodesk Premier Solutions Provider – Manufacturing Specialist, in their Mt. Zion, IL location.

Committed to recognizing top Autodesk Value Added Resellers (VAR), Autodesk, Inc., (NASDAQ: ADSK) the world’s leading design software and digital content company, created the Premier Solutions Provider (PSP) program. PSPs comprise an elevated level of the Autodesk Value Added Reseller program, which incorporates Autodesk software solutions along with proven and measurable technical expertise in a specific industry or unique business. PSPs provide their customers with full solutions from pre- and post-sales support, to training, implementation, and customization. They work closely with Autodesk so that the PSPs’ customers maximize their return on investment in Autodesk software solutions.

“Premier Solutions Providers understand that a healthy business is achieved through the success of their customers,” said Steve Blum, Vice President of Americas Sales at Autodesk. “This elite group of VARs has raised the bar by developing a deep understanding of their customers’ business, pain points, and goals. They also have a solid understanding of solution selling and implementation.”

To qualify for the Autodesk PSP status, a VAR must demonstrate technical and industry expertise that includes a strong knowledge of customers’ business needs in the areas of Civil Solutions and Mapping, Architecture, Manufacturing, Collaboration, Government or Education. Each qualified PSP has demonstrated the ability to meet rigorous sales, personnel, and customer service measurements. Autodesk considers those chosen for PSP status to be experts at implementing the Autodesk Solutions of a particular product division or customer type. The PSPs also have proven customer references and testimonials to support their level of expertise and commitment to customer success.

The six types of PSPs are Manufacturing Specialist, Civil Solutions and Mapping Specialist, Architectural Specialist, Collaboration Specialist, Government Specialist and A+ Academic Specialist.

About Hagerman & Company, Inc.
Hagerman & Company, Inc. is a Value Added Reseller/System Integrator (VAR/SI) and Consultant specializing in improving organizational productivity through the implementation of technology. A large supplier of software and consulting services in the CAD/CAM, PDM, and CRM market, the company markets its products and services primarily to manufacturing firms and the AEC (architects/engineers/constructors) industry in Mid-America.

The company is headquartered in Mt. Zion, Illinois, and maintains branch offices for sales and support in St. Louis, Indianapolis, Mishawaka, Nashville, Memphis, Schaumburg (Chicago suburb), and downtown Chicago.

About Autodesk
Autodesk is the world's leading design software and digital content company, offering customers progressive business solutions through powerful technology products and services. Autodesk helps customers in the building, manufacturing, infrastructure, digital media, and wireless data services fields increase the value of their digital design data and improve efficiencies across their entire project lifecycle management processes. For more information about the company, see www.autodesk.com.

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