Autodesk, Inc. - ADSK- Profile

Autodesk, Inc.. The Group's principal activities are to provide integrated and interoperable design software, Internet services, wireless development platforms and point-of-location applications. It operates through two segments. The Design Solutions segment markets design software products and services for professionals and consumers, who design, build, manage and own building projects or manufactured goods. It also markets mapping and geographic information systems technology. The Media and Entertainment segment develops, integrates, markets, and supports film and television compositing systems. It is also involved in high definition and standard definition broadcast editorial and finishing systems, digital cinema production systems for color grading, film finishing and animation, visualization and streaming media products. In 2005, the Group acquired c-plan AG and Solid Dynamics and in 2006, Alias Systems Holdings, Inc and Constructware. Design Solutions accounted for 88% of 2006 revenues, Media and Entertainment, 12% and Other, nominal