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Autodesk world leader in 2D and 3D design software, today (July 22) announced the launch of its new Autodesk Buzzsaw data centre in Hong Kong.
Autodesk has invested several million US dollars in its newly established Hong Kong Data Centre which will provide high availability of Autodesk Buzzsaw, Collaborative Project Management Solutions, for customers across Asia Pacific. The company spent three years on a thorough selection process and site-visits before deciding upon Hong Kong as the best location.
Regional Director for Hong Kong and Taiwan of Autodesk, Miss Margery Yeung, said, “We are very proud to have the first Autodesk Buzzsaw data centre setting up in Hong Kong. Autodesk decided to offer a full coverage solution, including Autodesk Buzzsaw solution, to meet our clients’ growing demand for secure storage and multi-site access to their data. Autodesk Buzzsaw is the ideal project collaboration solution that enables customers to effectively manage vast infrastructure and building projects. Communication is an essential part for any project. Autodesk Buzzsaw enables precise communication and more efficient project management which helps customers save time and costs.”
“For example, architectural firms are increasingly working on international projects beyond Asia and need to access their documents from various locations around the world. Our data centre offers secure data storage and also reduces data transfer times by over 50%. We are sure that with the setting up of this data centre, the project management technology will be greatly enhanced and strengthened. Building and construction projects currently using the data centre include design and development of Hong Kong Science Park new building. We are confident that more and more international firms will leverage this data centre in order to cope with their growing businesses.”
Associate Director-General of Investment Promotion at InvestHK, Mr Simon Galpin, welcomed the establishment of Autodesk’s data centre in Hong Kong. He said, “As the world continues to globalise and companies increasingly work across borders, they need secure storage and easy access to their data worldwide – which Autodesk provides. Hong Kong has all the ingredients to make our city an excellent location for Autodesk's data centres. We have an international pro-business environment, including a sound legal system, that protects data and intellectual property rights, and a stable political environment. Hong Kong also has world-class telecommunications, information technology and electric power infrastructure. And Hong Kong is the gateway to China, soon to be the world’s third largest economy. We look forward to these advantages contributing to the success of Autodesk’s new data centre.”
Autodesk, Inc. is the 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. For additional information about Autodesk, visit www.autodesk.com.hk.
InvestHK is the award-winning department of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government responsible for attracting and facilitating inward investment into the city, by providing free services and support to help overseas and Mainland companies establish or expand their business presence in Hong Kong. For more information, please visit www.InvestHK.gov.hk.
Ends/Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Issued at HKT 21:27
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