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Last week’s earnings fever has died down, but there were still a couple of items of note this week when much of the northern hemisphere is on vacation: CENIT CENIT reported this week that it saw “increased demand … especially from the manufacturing industry and...Jul 28, 2011 | Hot Topics
The first thing to note about Dassault Systèmes’ earnings release is that it is a complicated, day-long affair that involves face-to-face meetings with analysts in Paris, interviews with Bloomberg news and other outlets and an analyst earnings telephone call —...Jul 19, 2011 | Hot Topics
I spent much of today trying to find a way to write about today’s two pieces of news in a unifying, compare-and-contrast kind of way and I couldn’t come up with anything. Nada. In both cases, these acquisitions fill technology gaps for their buyers, but...Jun 17, 2011 | Hot Topics
Another Las Vegas extravaganza wrapped yesterday, as thousands of PTC faithful headed for the exits at Caesar’s Palace. I’m not a fan of Vegas in general, but PTC made it work. The company showcased its new management team (energetic, visionary with practical bits...Jun 14, 2011 | Hot Topics
PTC users have gathered in Las Vegas for PTC World 2011 to hear from the company and other users how to use PTC products for competitive advantage. After a long day of presentations and meetings, here are a few impressions on what I’ve learned; more to come in the...May 22, 2011 | Hot Topics
Autodesk reported on Thursday that revenue grew 11% in its fiscal first quarter, led by a 14% increase in sales from the Manufacturing business and by strong sales of its new Autodesk Design Suites, which contributed to 35% growth in Platform suites revenue. On a geo...Apr 28, 2011 | Hot Topics
As noted yesterday, PTC reported reported second fiscal quarter revenue of $269 million, up 23% from a year ago, driven in large part by growth in the enterprise CAD business. Net income more than doubled from last year’s Q2, at $19 million or $0.16 per...Apr 27, 2011 | Hot Topics
Dassault Systèmes today reported results for the first quarter that show that the momentum established towards in 2010 continued into 2011. Total revenue in Q1 was €410 million, up 31% as reported and up 29% excluding currency. New license revenue was up 30%,...Apr 19, 2011 | Hot Topics
Autodesk last week invited media and industry analysts to HQ to learn about updates to its channel programs and to hear from partners how last year’s revamp has gone. The changes are both subtle and significant, touching on the offering itself, how Autodesk will...