The following is from the FMDesktop website...
Autodesk, Inc. is pleased to announce today that it has acquired the majority of Applied Spatial Technologies’ assets, including their flagship software application for facilities management, FMDesktop. This acquisition signals Autodesk’s entry into the facilities management space, and will enable Autodesk customers including owners and tenants to create, manage and share building data throughout the entire building lifecycle. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.
“Autodesk is confident that FMDesktop is the right product with the right vision for our customers,” said Jay Bhatt, vice president, Building Solutions Division, Autodesk. “We are committed to the facilities management market and will continue to develop new products and services to help space planners and facility managers realize their ideas.”
As part of the acquisition agreement, Autodesk plans to support FMDesktop customers and honor existing subscription agreements. Both Bob Fahlin and Dusty Smith will be joining the Autodesk Building Solutions Division team as part of the acquisition of FMDesktop.
Bob will continue to be heavily involved in the design and enhancement of both current and future Autodesk Facility solution offerings.
Dusty will join Autodesk in sales and marketing development activities that will engage, expose and educate the Autodesk user community about the features, functions and uses for FMDesktop and future FM centric Autodesk technologies.
Both Dusty and Bob as well as the Autodesk Building Asset Management Team will be available for any questions you may have regarding transition, technical support or any other issues or concerns you may have.
Please feel free to direct questions to:
Bob Fahlin
603-206-9146
bob.fahlin@autodesk.com
Dustin Smith
dusty.smith@autodesk.com
603-206-9147
Brian Haines Technical Marketing Manager
603-265-0260
brian.haines@autodesk.com
Mark Evans Product Manager
mark.evans@autodesk.com