DS 2008 results as expected — but 2010 looks interesting
Dassault Systèmes reported final results for 2008 earlier today and issued outlook for2009 that reflects what the company believes will be a "challenging" 2009, with conditionssimilar to those seen in Q4 2008.Highlights from the earnings calls and releases:-...
Invention Machine wants to help you innovate
A couple of weeks ago, I was fortunate to hear Boston Scientific speak about how it sought to build a culture of invention and discovery that leads its various businesses to successful new products. Randy Schiestl, VP R&D, and Jude Currier, cardiovascular knowledge...
PTC to lay off 250 — none in R&D? — and rely more on channel
As expected, PTC announced late yesterday that conditions during the December quarterhad deteriorated significantly, resulting in lower than anticipated revenue for the quarter anddampening the outlook for the remainder of fiscal 2009. The company now sees FY09revenue...
Autodesk’s plans for Algor shaping up nicely
I recently had a long chat with Autodesk's Amy Bunszel, product marketing manager inthe Manufacturing Solutions Division(MSD), about the company's plans for Algor.First of all, all Algor employees will remain in Pittsburgh. Mike Bussler, founder of Algor,will not be...
Dassault Systèmes missed Q4 on 20% drop in new license revenue
DS released preliminary fourth quarter results today, showing that the global economiccrisis is affecting all price points along the PLM curve. DS reports that preliminarynon-GAAP total revenue is estimated at €382 million, compared to the company’sobjective of €385...
Autodesk restructures to better deal with economic climate
Autodesk announced today that it would lay off 750 people (10% of staff) and spin out itslocation-based services businesses (always an unusual fit) to save $130 million in annualoperating expenses. These measures are in addition to the cost-reduction...
LSTC also helping displaced workers
Hits and Misses of 2008
It's been quite a year -- like most, filled with stuff both good and bad. My top 10 happenings, all related to engineering software:1. Hit: The CAE vendor landscape changed dramatically, as ANSYS bought Ansoft andexpanded its applications footprint even further;...
Peace on Earth
Goodness -- that would be quite an announcement. It's more of a wish ...As the year winds down, we'd like to wish all of our friends and colleagues a joyousholiday season. May your 2009 be better in every way.
Autodesk strengthens CAE offering by acquiring ALGOR
Autodesk announced today that it has reached an agreement to acquire ALGOR Inc., of Pittsburgh for approximately $34 million, or (by our estimate) slightly more than two times revenue. Autodesk has said all along that it will continue to seek strategic...