ROCHESTER, NY – EMA Design Automation has received the Autodesk “Rookie Partner of the Year” award, and has been accepted into the 2011 Autodesk Platinum Club.

The award is given to the new reseller that has achieved the top booking in the Autodesk fiscal year; implements a best practice that can be shared across the channel; demonstrates a strong partnership/collaboration with Autodesk, and exhibits continuous utilization of Autodesk channel programs.

EMA is a developer and reseller of EDA and printed circuit board design software.

TOKYO – Leading EDA software developer Zuken said some of its sales operations were damaged in last Friday’s earthquake, but its main facilities in Yokohama were unaffected.