Raleigh, N.C.—May 2006—FM:Systems, a provider of integrated workplace management systems (IWMS), today announced its support for AutoCAD 2007,  the industry leading Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) software used to design and draft floor plans.

"We are delighted to announce our continued support of AutoCAD," says Michael Schley, chief executive and founder of FM:Systems. "We understand the needs of our customers and our direct CAD integration is critical piece of technology to help them better manage their workplaces. As a member of the Autodesk Developer Network for more than 17 years we continue to help our customers find new ways to get more value from the information in their AutoCAD drawings."

FM;System's support for AutoCAD gives customers the ability to:

• Link spatial information in AutoCAD DWG floor plans to other sources of workplace data such as HR or ERP systems. This generates highly detailed information for more accurate financial reporting and better leasing decisions.
• Use floor plans to visualize information like space types, allocation, utilization, move plans, emergency plans, and more.
• Share workplace information throughout the organization by presenting dynamic information on AutoCAD DWF floor plans in a web browser.
• FM:Interact, a modular suite of web-based applications, allows organizations to take advantage of FM:System's direct CAD integration and dynamically present information on floorplans via a standard web browser. This flagship product allows customers to access and analyze facilities, real estate and maintenance information in real-time. By providing accurate, up-to-date information, workplace professionals can deliver better customer service, reduce costs, and improve productivity across the entire organization.

FM:Interact modules include Space Management, Lease and Property Management, Asset Management, Strategic Planning, Move Management, and Service Request Management.

About FM:Systems Inc.
FM:Systems Inc. provides integrated workplace management systems (IWMS) that help facilities and real estate professionals deliver better customer service, reduce costs, and improve the productivity of the entire organization.

Customers take advantage of FM:Systems' web-based applications to improve facilities and space management, real estate and portfolio management, and maintenance management. Technology strengths—including seamless, direct CAD integration and powerful forecasting and planning tools—give customers greater control over daily operations and an unmatched ability to manage change. By developing lean, agile software, FM:Systems provides flexible, easy-to-use solutions that offer rapid implementation and deliver a high return on investment.

Many of the world's leading organizations rely on FM:Systems solutions such as Bellsouth, Cendant, Computer Associates, Devon Energy, Federal Aviation Administration, GMAC Financial Services, Lockheed Martin, NASD, Northwestern University, Novartis Pharmaceuticals, Progress Energy, Target Stores and Wyeth Pharmaceuticals. 

FM:Systems is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina and conducts business in the Americas, Europe, and Asia Pacific. For more information about FM:Systems, please visit www.fmsystems.com or call (800) 648-8030.