A company which provides design and management software solutions for the architectural and building industries will be opening its doors in Swindon for the first time next week.

Graphisoft, of Franklin House, Blagrove, says moving to Swindon represents the next stage in its evolution.

According to Paul Lethbridge, the firm's managing director: "Our move to Swindon is a very conscious one. The town is well suited to our business needs with a well-established and progressive infrastructure and an improved IT skills-base to recruit from as we grow.

"We plan to be active members of the local business community."