There’s a lot of hope behind the widespread adoption of self-driving cars. Carl Bass, former CEO of Autodesk from 2006 to 2017 has been recently appointed by Zoox, an autonomous driving start-up based in Menlo Park, California, to serve as the independent director of the company. Zoox describes themselves as a “robotics company founded by Tim Kentley-Klay and Dr. Jesse … [Read more...] about Carl Bass, ex-CEO of Autodesk joins self-driving car startup Zoox
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Carl Bass steps down as Autodesk CEO
A transition team is in place, with two senior vice presidents sharing interim leadership responsibilities. Two activist shareholders will leave the board of directors. Autodesk today announced Carl Bass will step down as president and chief executive officer, effective February 8. In a statement released to the media, Autodesk says its board of directors has started a CEO … [Read more...] about Carl Bass steps down as Autodesk CEO
Autodesk plays host to the future of design at REAL conference
So much to experience; four days was not enough. By Jon Peddie Autodesk put on its second REAL Conference in San Francisco at Fort Mason, a refurbished old Navy supply and provisioning base on San Francisco Bay. It’s one of the cooler, edgier places in the Bay Area, and a perfect setting. The only problem with the conference was it had too much stuff. Two simultaneous … [Read more...] about Autodesk plays host to the future of design at REAL conference
Autodesk doing so well it announces layoffs
925 to be shown the door in a quarter when revenue will exceed expectations; the restructuring continues. In a statement required by federal regulations, Autodesk has announced the impending layoff of approximately 925 employees, 10% of its workforce. In the same statement Autodesk said it expects to exceed expectations for fourth-quarter revenue and subscriptions. … [Read more...] about Autodesk doing so well it announces layoffs
Autodesk introduces Forge developer platform
Autodesk is introducing a three-pronged Forge program to foster a developer network for cloud products and services starting with Fusion 360. The company sees Forge as an accelerant for the company's transition to the cloud. One of the major announcements from this year’s Autodesk University was the recommitment of the company's future in the cloud. On the first day of the … [Read more...] about Autodesk introduces Forge developer platform