CADDManager on March 30th, 2010

Having been invited to the Autodesk launch event in San Francisco last week allowed me time to ponder what Autodesk is up to and where they are going.  Here are some reflections on the event and the state of Autodesk software development. 1.  Autodesk listens to its customers.  They pay close attention and they produce […]

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CADDManager on March 26th, 2010

Autodesk announced the release of the next generation of their line of products this week. Here are links to the press releases for the announcements. The Autodesk 2011 Launch Press Release – click here 2011 AutoCAD Products Certified for Windows 7 and Add Top User-Requested Features to Help Make Design Easier Autodesk, Inc. announced the […]

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CADDManager on January 29th, 2010

Simplified Upgrade Pricing Begins March 16, 2010 You need to be aware of a change that is coming… From the Autodesk website… Autodesk is introducing a new, streamlined upgrade pricing model on March 16, 2010. Under our current upgrade pricing model, the price of your upgrade depends on which product release you own. After March […]

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CADDManager on July 29th, 2009

From the Autodesk MS Ride team site… Team Autodesk Autodesk believes in being a responsive community partner. Through our products, values and actions we strive to build and foster healthy, sustainable communities. Our mission is to improve and enrich the lives of those in need by supporting vital community programs. We care. It’s what we […]

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CADDManager on April 9th, 2009

Autodesk is helping out those who may need help… Check this out and tell you friends… From the site… Invest in Yourself In these uncertain economic times, many companies have had to let good people go. If you were one of them, you might be wondering how to advance your career in this challenging global […]

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CADDManager on March 24th, 2009

Press Release from Autodesk… “Autodesk 2010 Design and Engineering Software Product Line Now Available” Portfolio Offers Enhanced Functionality for Sustainable Design and Infrastructure Modeling, Allowing Customers to Capitalize on Stimulus Opportunities SAN RAFAEL, Calif., March 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Autodesk today began shipping its new 2010 line of 2D and 3D design and engineering software. More […]

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CADDManager on February 21st, 2009

I got the opportunity to tour the 16,500 sq ft Autodesk Gallery at One Market in San Francisco. It was built to celebrate the design process of moving ideas into reality. There are more than 20 different exhibits on display. A giant Lego dinosaur, a Shelby GT500, numerous manufacturing examples, a cathedral, the Bay Bridge […]

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CADDManager on February 16th, 2009

I am visiting the Autodesk Gallery at One Market in San Francisco tomorrow.  I will try to give you information about this newest showcase of design.  I am at the hotel across the street and got a sneak peek from my hotel window.  If you look closely, you can see a “muscle car” in the […]

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CADDManager on January 13th, 2009

Our old friend from Autodesk is taking on a new job… http://tech.yahoo.com/news/ap/20090113/ap_on_hi_te/yahoo_ceo_14 SAN FRANCISCO – Yahoo Inc. named technology veteran Carol Bartz as its new chief executive Tuesday, bringing in a no-nonsense leader known for developing a clear focus — something that has eluded the struggling Internet company during a three-year slump. The decision to […]

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