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Autodesk launches Forma Building Design for Revit links

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Autodesk debuts Forma Building Design to tie early schematic work more closely to Revit, with new carbon tools and cloud links.
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Anthropic plugins accelerate the shift to AI agents

Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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Anthropic adds Claude plugins to Cowork, fuelling investor fears that agent-style AI could undermine traditional seat-based software.
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Dynatrace unveils agentic AI system for autonomous ops

Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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Dynatrace launches an agentic AI operations layer to automate cloud and AI-native workloads, aiming for self-healing, autonomous observability.
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Autodesk expands free access to pro software for 150m global learners

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Autodesk now offers free professional software to over 150 million students worldwide, boosting skills in design, engineering, and AI to tackle talent shortages.
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Crossplane graduates CNCF, ranking in top 10% of projects

Tue, 11th Nov 2025
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The graduation marks a milestone with widespread enterprise adoption and over 3,000 contributors supporting multi-cloud platform engineering.
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Autodesk unveils AI-driven updates for design, construction & media

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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Autodesk launches AI-powered updates across design, manufacturing, construction, and media, enhancing collaboration and productivity with new cloud tools.
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Autodesk unveils AECO advancements for sustainability boost

Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
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Autodesk has unveiled enhancements to its AECO portfolio, introducing scan-to-mesh technology aimed at promoting sustainable building practices in Australia.
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New BIM tools launched to enhance Revit structural design

Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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A new suite of add-ins for Revit has been launched by a structural engineering company, aiming to enhance efficiency and accuracy in Building Information Modelling.
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Fivetran appoints Anjan Kundavaram as new chief product officer

Thu, 23rd May 2024
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Fivetran has appointed seasoned veteran Anjan Kundavaram as its new Chief Product Officer, leveraging his 20+ years of product leadership to drive innovation and growth.
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Khronos introduces mapper for accurate 3D colours in eCommerce

Fri, 17th May 2024
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The Khronos Group has unveiled the PBR Neutral Tone Mapper, a new specification enhancing colour accuracy in 3D rendering, essential for eCommerce and architecture.
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Cat Starkey named as new CTO of cybersecurity firm Expel

Thu, 4th Apr 2024
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Expel's new CTO, Cat Starkey, former VP of engineering, is set to foster growth and innovation, utilising her extensive SaaS expertise to steer the firm's technical strategy.
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IWD 2024: Recruiting, retaining and sponsoring a diversity of talent for better business outcomes

Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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Record low numbers of women in the workforce spotlight a pressing need for diversity recruitment and sponsorship for improved business results.
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Autodesk and Epic deliver immersive design capabilities

Fri, 14th Oct 2022
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The collaboration aims to power immersive real-time experiences across industries, with an initial focus on AEC.
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Autodesk paves digital transformation in the cloud

Fri, 14th Oct 2022
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Part of the core Autodesk platform, the three newly-introduced industry clouds - Forma, Flow and Fusion, connect workflows and accelerates projects.

Payapps and Autodesk partner to assist construction companies automate payments

Tue, 13th Sep 2022
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The alliance enables Autodesk and Payapps customers real-time accounting and faster payment cycles during the construction process.
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Autodesk buys Auckland-based media production firm Moxion

Fri, 21st Jan 2022
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Autodesk acquires Moxion, a digital dailies firm, to expand its focus on media production and offer more integrations and features.
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Australia and New Zealand lagging behind the UK with infrastructure - potential BIM mandates

Tue, 17th Aug 2021
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Autodesk and Infrastructure NSW have started the discussion around a potential BIM mandate by the Australian and New Zealand governments.
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ANZ construction industry recognises opportunity for innovation following COVID-19

Mon, 8th Mar 2021
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Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) construction companies are leading the regional COVID-19 recovery, with 30% prepared for the new normal.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Autodesk?

Wed, 18th Nov 2020
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Autodesk's regional director for ANZ talks sustainability and digital events at Autodesk University. Watch now.
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Autodesk, Splunk, PTC amongst top IT firms ripe for M&A

Wed, 21st Aug 2019
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GlobalData predicts that well-positioned companies like Splunk, Autodesk and PTC are likely to be top of the wishlist – here's why.