PTC blew past forecasts in FQ1, raises guidance for year

PTC blew past forecasts in FQ1, raises guidance for year

Jan 28, 2021 | Hot Topics

PTC blew past forecasts in FQ1, raises guidance for year PTC reported results for its fiscal first quarter of 2021, ended December 31, 2020, last night — and they were pretty darned good. Before we get too excited, though, it’s important to note that...
Mostly OT: 5 on a Friday

Mostly OT: 5 on a Friday

Jan 22, 2021 | Hot Topics

I can’t remember the last time I did one of these –and perhaps they are totally not cool anymore, but then, neither am I. Here are 5 things that defined my week, including a couple of PLMish bits at the end: 1. The Inauguration, no surprise, was a big part...
Cadence to acquire NUMECA

Cadence to acquire NUMECA

Jan 20, 2021 | Hot Topics

Cadence to acquire NUMECA And the consolidation continues. Cadence announced this morning that it will acquire NUMECA, maker of the OMNIS CAE framework (though you probably know it for its FINE/Design3D optimization solution and its FINE/Marine virtual towing tank/CFD...
Totally OT: Honoring MLK

Totally OT: Honoring MLK

Jan 18, 2021 | Hot Topics

I wrote the piece below in 2014 and can’t believe how much has happened since then — and, but, how little progress we’ve made in making the world a more equal place. Dr. King’s message was simple: all people are created equal and it’s our...
Cadence to acquire NUMECA

CGTech, Vericut now part of Sandvik

Jan 4, 2021 | Hot Topics

CGTech, Vericut now part of Sandvik I hope you had the opportunity to unwind and relax as 2020 came to a close. Let’s hope 2021 is a much kinder year! To start off the new year, a quick update: While we were pondering New Year’s Eve cocktails, Sandvik...
From our bubble to yours …

From our bubble to yours …

Dec 22, 2020 | Hot Topics

There’s no doubt: 2020 was hard. We made it this far, though, and look forward to meeting up with you in person in a 2021 that’s better in every way!
Will PTC+Arena = SaaS dominance in PLM? Maybe

Will PTC+Arena = SaaS dominance in PLM? Maybe

Dec 21, 2020 | Hot Topics

Will PTC+Arena = SaaS dominance in PLM? Maybe A lot of you have been in touch to talk about PTC’s announced acquisition of Arena Solutions. Why do this deal? What’s in it for PTC, Arena, and for their customers? What happens to Arena’s PLM where it...