Design technology company, Autodesk, announced recently that it had been added to the Nasdaq-100 index.

"We are honoured to be included in the Nasdaq-100 Index and recognised as one of the leading companies in the world," says Carol Bartz, Autodesk chairman and CEO.

The Nasdaq-100 Index includes 100 of the largest domestic and international non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq stock market based on market capitalisation. The index reflects companies across major industry groups including computer hardware and software, telecommunications, retail/wholesale trade and biotechnology.

"Autodesk continues to meet customers' business needs by developing strong new releases of our core design products as well as innovative new data management offerings," said Bartz. "Our customers' continued enthusiasm about the increased productivity and efficiency they experience with our products has driven strong demand."

For more information contact Autodesk, 011 805 1555, www.autodesk.co.za