Boston, Mass.--June 22, 2004--ARCHIBUS Inc.—developer of the # 1 facilities and infrastructure management solution in the world—announces the availability of the Windows-based ARCHIBUS/FM V. 14.3. This version, the 10th generation of the product, includes AutoCAD-specific functionality such as table-style formatting and extensive use of the new .DWF format for the Web.

Effectively Unite Data and Drawings
With AutoCAD 2005's new features such as table formatting, ARCHIBUS/FM users can see enterprise data in the context of their properties, buildings, floors, and rooms and turn this raw data into meaningful information. In addition, the ability to easily batch publish structured data to .DWF format lets users push content from AutoCAD 2005 directly to the Web as a database of active graphics that drives workflows, connects different departments, synchronizes levels of management, and links work sites. The result is better visualization and easier access to enterprise information.

"Throughout their 20-year partnership, both Autodesk and ARCHIBUS, Inc. have understood that customers are constantly seeking ways to perform their jobs with greater speed and accuracy," says John Sanders, vice president of Autodesk's Platform Technology Division. "The integration between ARCHIBUS/FM and the new AutoCAD 2005 offers more ways than ever to cost-effectively link data and drawings, freeing users from time-consuming activities and drastically increasing their productivity."

"Our joint relationship with Autodesk and the ADN [Autodesk Developer Network] goes back two decades. Over this period, both large and small organizations have come to rely on both our solutions to manage critical asset infrastructure," says Steve Segarra, chief technology officer of ARCHIBUS. "Even from this long-term vantage, ARCHIBUS/FM V. 14.3 is an outstanding release. For example, we use the updated AutoCAD 2005 tool palettes to present the Process Navigator, which expresses business activities—such as a new space chargeback program—as a set of focused, directed lists of tasks that users need to perform as part of their organizations' missions. All these tasks are database-driven and centrally defined by role, so a large staff can be coordinated with minimal effort."

Productivity Enhancements
ARCHIBUS/FM Version 14.3 also includes enhancements that maximize user productivity. The Virtual Private ARCHIBUS feature with roles-based security allows users to develop separate data repositories for each site, building, or department while simultaneously maintaining information in a centralized location to track holdings and performance across sites or business functions. As a result, users can control data access on a "need to know" basis and monitor facility and infrastructure status across geographic or departmental boundaries.

In addition, the new ARCHIBUS/FM Automatic boundary discovery command lets users perform searches for room designators—attributed room blocks that are typically part of the room schedule information. This drastically reduces the time required to log new drawings into ARCHIBUS/FM.

Availability
ARCHIBUS/FM V.14.3 (English) is now available to both new and existing users. Current users who participate in the ARCHIBUS Annual Software Subscription program receive the enhancements upon request, with no additional charge. End-users with previous versions of ARCHIBUS/FM can upgrade for a fee. The upgrade includes documentation in both hard and electronic copies. ARCHIBUS/FM V.14.3 is initially available in English only; localized versions of the new software will be rolled out beginning in October, 2004.

About ARCHIBUS Inc.
ARCHIBUS is the #1 global provider of facilities and infrastructure management solutions and services. With ARCHIBUS/FM, organizations can use a single, comprehensive, integrated solution to make informed strategic decisions that lower asset life-cycle costs and increase enterprise-wide productivity and profitability. More than three million Enterprise and Web users manage over 1.4 million buildings exceeding 16 billion square feet with ARCHIBUS/FM. Available in over 100 countries and seventeen languages, ARCHIBUS/FM is supported through a global network of 1,600+ ARCHIBUS/FM-trained specialists. For more information, visit www.archibus.com.