Revenues come in higher than guidance, surprising some analysts. There is no doubt some industry people who sighed in relief when PTC's third-quarter financial results came in above guidance. In design and engineering, people are looking at this quarter as an indicator of what the year might look like. PTC's results look good for the company and even better considering this … [Read more...] about PTC’s strategy holds up for Q3 2020
Open letter from Revit customers opens old wounds between Autodesk and its customers
Open letter to Anagnost is more than a cry for help; it's a demand for improvement. The open letter to Autodesk landed on the desks of editors, analysts, and interested observers with a thud—if a digital letter could land on a digital desk at all. The letter, signed by major architectural firms, complained about the state of Autodesk’s Revit development and was evidence … [Read more...] about Open letter from Revit customers opens old wounds between Autodesk and its customers
Autodesk further expands its construction portfolio
Announces new investments in Brigit Solutions, Factory OS, and the acquisition of Pype. Autodesk has been hell-bent on its plan to build out its tools for the construction industry and let’s just say upfront, it’s a good plan. There’s a great deal of work to be done in construction and benefit to gain. Most recently, Autodesk has announced an investment in Brigit … [Read more...] about Autodesk further expands its construction portfolio
Dassault Systèmes has very good second quarter
In spite of it all, or actually because of it all; Medidata business boosts Dassault’s revenues. Dassault’s diversity continues to serve the company well. Like all companies, Dassault Systèmes is seeing some of its segments suffer as the Coronavirus shuts down businesses and production. The company’s traditional business in PLM is hitting rough road, but the company has moved … [Read more...] about Dassault Systèmes has very good second quarter
Latest round of Epic MegaGrants reward imagination and real-world connection
MegaGrants program has awarded $42 million of $100 million to more than 600 recipients. The latest batch of winners in Epic’s ongoing MegaGrants program includes games, a couple of which break the mold but most intriguingly technology companies that are pushing on the walls of game engine technology to expand where games and game engines haven’t gone before and that of course … [Read more...] about Latest round of Epic MegaGrants reward imagination and real-world connection