** Shares of Dicker Data Ltd DDR.AX rise as much as 6.1%
to A$13.49, hit highest level since Jan. 20
** The computer parts distributor announces three-year
contract, under which it becomes software co Autodesk's
non-exclusive distributor for Australia and New Zealand regions
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** Deal expected to be material and significant over the
course of three-year period
** Stock on track for third straight session of gains
** Stock has fallen 14.4% this year, as of last close
(Reporting by Jaskiran Singh in Bengaluru)
((Jaskiran.Singh@thomsonreuters.com;))