FARNBOROUGH, UK, 9th July 2009 – Autodesk announced today that it will offer 0% finance – and nothing to pay for five months – for a limited period, to help firms in the UK purchase new Autodesk design software or upgrades.

The offer is made in partnership with Syscap Ltd – the UK’s leading independent IT finance provider. It will mean that companies can purchase or upgrade to new software without spending valuable capital or putting their cash flow at risk.

The Autodesk Finance 0% offer can be used to purchase Autodesk software and related hardware, services, implementation and ongoing maintenance. While the software is available immediately, repayments are spread over a fixed 36 month period, so the technology can benefit the business, as it pays for it. Repayments can also be flexible, to fit in with companies’ budgeting and cash flow needs.

“In today’s economic climate, it is more important than ever to listen to customers and react quickly to their needs. Businesses across our market sectors need to invest in innovation like never before. They need software capable of delivering productivity gains and competitive advantage. This innovative finance offer from Autodesk gives us the ability to deliver our solutions to our customers in an affordable and flexible way, helping them to reduce costs and maximise creativity,” says Pete Baxter, senior director, Autodesk Northern Europe.

Autodesk Finance’s 0% finance offers are available with immediate effect to qualifying applicants in the UK only. For more information, including features and benefits and FAQs, please visit: www.autodesk.co.uk/finance or contact your nearest Autodesk Approved Reseller.

About Autodesk
Autodesk, Inc., is a world leader in 2D and 3D design software for the manufacturing, building and construction, and media and entertainment markets. Since its introduction of AutoCAD software in 1982, Autodesk has developed the broadest portfolio of state-of-the-art Digital Prototyping solutions to help customers experience their ideas before they are real. Fortune 1000 companies rely on Autodesk for the tools to visualise, simulate and analyse real-world performance early in the design process to save time and money, enhance quality and foster innovation. For additional information about Autodesk, visit www.autodesk.com.

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