SAN RAFAEL, CALIF. — Autodesk Inc. has announced AutoCAD for Mac software. This version of AutoCAD runs natively on Mac OS X and will increase choice of hardware for millions of users around the world, the company said. Autodesk also announced the AutoCAD WS mobile application, a new app for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch that will allow users to edit and share their AutoCAD designs in the field.

REDMOND, WASH. — Microsoft Corp. has announced that CH2M HILL has switched to Microsoft virtualization and management software from VMware Inc. software, projecting cost savings of more than $3.2 million during the next three to five years.

WAYLAND, MASS. — Despite the languishing economy, CFOs at architecture and engineering firms across the country have proclaimed they have extra cash available for capital improvements such as IT systems.

FRAMINGHAM, MASS. and OWINGS MILLS, MD. — Rand Worldwide Inc. and Avatech Solutions Inc. have announced that the companies have been combined through a reverse merger. The combined company intends to change its name to Rand Worldwide Inc. and will seek a new OTC Bulletin Board symbol.