Sepialine Announces Support for AutoCAD 2006

SAN FRANCISCO � March 18, 2005 � Sepialine(TM) � a leading provider of Cost Recovery solutions � today announced compatibility with AutoCAD 2006 design software. AutoCAD software is used by architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) firms around the world, and has long been the standard for Computer Aided Design (CAD). AutoCAD 2006 is the newest version of the flagship design software from Autodesk.

Sepialine�s award-winning cost recovery platform helps corporate and service professionals capture, analyze and report office expenses � such as print, copy, scan, fax and more � across the enterprise. Sepialine cost recovery solutions are used by thousands of customers worldwide, including top architecture, engineering and reprographic professionals.

With its true server-based print tracking technology, Sepialine captures print costs independent of application and print device. Freedom from specific software products and versions offers Sepialine a unique position in the growing cost recovery landscape, and makes instant compatibility with products like AutoCAD 2006 possible.

Chong Partners Architecture (CPA) is a design firm that understands the value of cost recovery. Based in San Francisco, California, with locations in the United States and Europe, CPA is respected in the design community for its innovative use of technology. "Chong Partners Architecture is a practice built on leveraging technology. We're proud to be early adopters and influencers of significant new AEC technology," said Eric McKinney, Chief Information Officer for CPA.

"AutoCAD 2006 is no exception, and we're excited to be among the first to take advantage of its new capabilities. At the same time, it's imperative that new products and processes fit into our existing business, and the ability to recover costs is top among our concerns. Sepialine is our cost recovery solution, and the release of AutoCAD 2006 is a perfect example of why: Sepialine tracks the latest AutoCAD version - even before its release."

New AutoCAD releases reach the market every 12-18 months. For many firms, each new AutoCAD release represents a productivity boost, but also a significant technical and IT undertaking. AutoCAD version upgrades are further complicated when print tracking technology poses an obstacle.

Many print tracking products simply do not track AutoCAD. With its sophisticated print engine, AutoCAD completely bypasses the vast majority of desktop-based tracking software. Some print tracking products overcome the problem through AutoCAD "plug-ins" that are application- and version-specific. However, plug-ins must be maintained and upgraded for each AutoCAD version, resulting in increased technology support costs. Sepialine eliminates these problems by capturing printing at the server, independent of software applications, versions and print devices.

"Sepialine tracks every expense across the enterprise, and it�s crucial for our customers that we support new products as soon as they reach the market," said Jeremy Evans, Sepialine CEO and co-founder. "With many leading design firms and reprographic companies standardized on the Sepialine Cost Recovery Platform, instant support for AutoCAD 2006 sends an important message that we are prepared to grow with our customers."

ABOUT SEPIALINE

Sepialine, Inc. delivers products and services to capture, analyze and report expenses across the enterprise. The award-winning Argos Cost Recovery Platform from Sepialine delivers print, copy, scan and fax tracking for a variety of wide and small format devices. Sepialine products are used by corporate and service professionals, worldwide, including legal, architecture, engineering and reprographics industries. 

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