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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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Qualtrics bolsters AI leadership team & pledges USD $500 million

Wed, 5th Nov 2025
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Qualtrics appoints AI veterans and pledges USD $500 million to advance purpose-built AI for transforming customer and employee experience management.
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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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Exclusive: Autodesk's Daron Green warns of AI 'disintermediation'

Mon, 1st Sep 2025
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Autodesk is harnessing AI to reshape design workflows, boosting productivity and user experience amid rising digital disruption across industries.
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Australian firms grow wary of AI yet boost digital focus

Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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Autodesk's report shows Australian building and design leaders face cost, talent challenges, with AI optimism dipping amid high living costs and inflation in 2024.
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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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Digital investment in Australian construction up by one-third

Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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A new report by Autodesk and Deloitte shows Australian construction firms are boosting tech investments by 33% since 2023, reflecting optimism for 2025.
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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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AI use surges in Australia's construction industry

Fri, 10th May 2024
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AI use is rapidly growing in Australia's construction sector, with 30% of firms trialling or implementing AI technologies to tackle rising costs.
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Autodesk introduces Australian data storage for Construction Cloud products

Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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Autodesk has launched a regional data storage option in Australia for selected Construction Cloud products, offering customers choice for primary project data storage location.
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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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Digital skills deficit hampers Australia's construction sector progress

Wed, 29th Nov 2023
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Australia's construction sector struggles with digital skill gaps, causing inefficiencies, delays, and increased project costs.
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Digital technology set to empower Australian subcontractors

Mon, 16th Oct 2023
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The construction and engineering sectors are increasingly beginning to recognise the value of digital transformation and data-driven construction.