$200,000 Solution Gives Top Audio and Video Integrator Efficiency Advantages with Second-Generation Design Software

Avatech Solutions, Inc. (OTCBB: AVSO.OB), the nationwide technology experts for design, engineering, and facilities management, announced today they will provide SPL Integrated Solutions with a comprehensive implementation of AutoCAD Electrical, the electrical design software with dedicated functionality to design and document controls systems. Avatech will also supply consulting services and custom training for the engineers of this specialty firm that is regarded as the nation’s leading integrator of audio, video, IP, and collaborative communications solutions.

SPL Integrated Solutions has engineered systems for many large construction projects including over 30 professional sports stadiums and arenas, the Bellagio hotel and casino in Las Vegas, and the Center for Disease Control’s Global Communications Center in Atlanta. They employ more than 100 electrical engineering and design professionals in 26 offices spread across the country. The firm is conducting a complete upgrade from AutoCAD 2004 to AutoCAD Electrical and is working with Avatech consultants to define and implement company wide drawing and model standards.

The new system will include customization of AutoCAD Electrical to automate many of SPL’s common tasks as well as custom training and consulting services.

“With over 160 pages in a drawing set, the complexity and detail in some of our larger projects warranted us adopting a technology solution that would automate many of the more tedious tasks such as line numbering and series assignments,” said Skip Warrington, Project Manager at SPL. “I want SPL to stay ahead of the technology curve and, having worked with them before, we knew that Avatech would have an answer to our challenge.

“Avatech always strives to improve client productivity when spearheading and implementing significant technology and process change,” said Bruce White, Vice President of Sales at Avatech. “Developing consistent standards throughout an organization and understanding our clients’ real business needs is critical to a successful implementation. Avatech allows clients to gain a rapid return on investment, improving their ability to provide quality engineering solutions to their customers and remain competitive.”

According to Warrington, SPL plans to use AutoCAD Electrical to improve efficiencies, such as saving weeks on tedious labeling tasks that will lead to more opportunities to design better systems. “Avatech provides consulting services that will help us define new standards and flexible training methods that will ensure that SPL stays at the forefront of our industry.”

About Avatech Solutions

Avatech Solutions, Inc. (OTCBB: AVSO.OB) is a nationwide design automation and technology services company providing innovative solutions that enable clients to more effectively design, develop, and manage projects, products, and facilities. Avatech experts give customers a competitive advantage through technology consulting, implementation, integration, training, and support services exclusively for the design, engineering, and facilities management industries. Headquartered in Owings Mills, Maryland, Avatech is one of the largest integrators of Autodesk software worldwide and a leading provider of PLM solutions. Customers include industry leaders from the Fortune 500 and Engineering News Record's Top 100 companies.

Visit www.avatech.com for more information.