Autodesk Named Top-Tier Software Vendor by APPS RUN THE WORLD in the APPS and CLOUD TOP 500 Market Report

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Autodesk Strengths, Domain Expertise, and Key Differentiators

Autodesk remains the engineering application vendor for a wide range of functions covering professional design, drafting, detailing, and visualization in construction, manufacturing, civil engineering, and process plant design fields. Autodesk's strategy is to lead its customers and the industries they serve to the new cloud and mobile platforms. Autodesk Construction Cloud is one of the most complete end-to-end solutions across all phases of the construction lifecycle. In February 2021, Autodesk launched Autodesk Build, which is already in use on more than 11,000 projects around the world. The vendor launched Autodesk Tandem for the owners’ market. The offering harnesses the data from design and construction to create a repeatable and dynamic process with digital handover being the natural output of the project lifecycle. Approximately three-quarters of new customers to Autodesk are now generated through digital channels.

The Autodesk suite is the ideal choice for aerospace companies willing to move their manufacturing plants toward a smart factory setup. The whole software suite is integrated with the Internet of Things via Autodesk’s Fusion Production software, which collects real-time data from various nodes throughout factory floors, identifies errors, updates its cloud-based database, and gives quick access to information to users. Currently, Autodesk has 4,000 desktop developers, and they hope to draw many of them into the cloud in addition to attracting new ones. The initiative also includes a partner program, which invites companies to work with Autodesk to create intuitive services for manufacturers through the cloud. So far, BriteHub, Proto Labs, FATHOM, 100kGarages, MakeTime, and HWTrek have signed on as partners. Autodesk joined forces with Google Cloud Platform, developer of Google Cloud Platform ZYNC Render, an integrated cloud-based storage, and rendering solution for the VFX industry.

Autodesk Recent Developments

Autodesk's fiscal 2023 results demonstrate an impressive 14% increase in net revenue, primarily fueled by a substantial uptick of 15% in subscription revenue. This growth trajectory aligns with industry trends favoring subscription-based models, providing a predictable revenue stream and increased customer flexibility. However, a 14% decrease in maintenance revenue signals a strategic shift towards a more dynamic and customer-centric approach. Autodesk's successful business model transition from perpetual licenses to subscriptions is underscored by a resilient fiscal performance despite global disruptions. The company's strategic focus on cloud computing is evident through initiatives like Autodesk Construction Cloud, offering end-to-end solutions in the construction lifecycle, and the introduction of innovative modules such as BIM 360 Assets.

Autodesk Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Activities

Autodesk's strategic acquisitions, including Upchain, Moxion Cloud, and The Wild, exemplify its commitment to offering collaborative and innovative solutions. Upchain bolsters Autodesk's position in cloud-based PLM and PDM, catering to the decentralized product value chain. The acquisition of Moxion Cloud expands Autodesk's presence in the media and entertainment sector, leveraging cloud-based platforms for digital dailies. The Wild's acquisition enhances Autodesk's capabilities in extended reality (XR), addressing the increasing demand for AR and VR in the AEC industry. Additional acquisitions like Spacemaker, CAMplete Solutions, and Pype showcase Autodesk's diversified approach, positioning itself as a comprehensive provider in various industries.

Autodesk Customers in ARTW Customer Database

Leveraging a rigorous data-centric research methodology, APPS RUN THE WORLD asks the simple question: Who’s buying Autodesk applications and why? And we provide the answers – supported by decades of research – to our clients around the world. Our Customer database has over 100 data fields that detail company usage of Autodesk and other enterprise apps by function, customer size, industry, location, implementation status, partner involvement, Line of Business Key Stakeholders and IT decision makers contact details. List of Verified AutoCAD, Autodesk BIM 360, Character Generator, Fusion, ReCap, InfraWorks, Inventor, Revit, 3ds Max customers.

Autodesk Key Enterprise and Cloud Applications

AutoCAD, Autodesk BIM 360, Character Generator, Fusion, ReCap, InfraWorks, Inventor, Revit, 3ds Max

Autodesk Revenues, $M:

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Autodesk Customers - Breakdown by Geo, Size, Vertical and Product

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Autodesk's customer base stands at 4.87 million subscriptions, showcasing its widespread influence. Notable customers like DBI Architects, Escape Dynamics, Chesapeake Design Group, and Globant underscore its cross-industry appeal. The global research project reveals that digitally mature companies, including those in architecture, engineering, and construction, increasingly rely on Autodesk for innovative practices and solutions. Customer-centric digital channels contribute to approximately three-quarters of new customer acquisitions, highlighting effective digital strategies.

Autodesk Market Opportunities, M&A and Geo Expansions

In November 2023 the introduction of Autodesk AI represents a transformative leap in technology that promises to reshape the design and manufacturing landscape. Positioned as an integral component of Autodesk's Design and Make Platform, Autodesk AI goes beyond mere automation, offering intelligent assistance and generative capabilities. This signifies a shift towards a more intuitive design and experience, allowing users to explore and imagine freely while ensuring precision, accuracy, and innovation in their outputs.

The 2024 State of Design and Make special report on AI highlights the industry's anticipation, with 77% of companies planning to increase or strongly increase their investment in AI in the next three years. Autodesk's commitment to responsible AI practices, emphasized by Chief Technology Officer Raji Arasu, underscores the company's dedication to security and ethical considerations. The deployment of Autodesk AI across various products, including Forma for Architecture, Engineering, and Construction, Blank.AI's generative AI capabilities for Product Design and Manufacturing, and innovative applications in Media and Entertainment reflect the platform's versatility and adaptability. The integration of AI in Autodesk tools like AutoCAD, Fusion, and Flame showcases the company's commitment to augmenting creativity, automating repetitive tasks, and providing predictive insights through intelligent analysis of complex project data.

In specific industry applications, Autodesk AI's impact is evident. For Architecture, Engineering, and Construction, tools like Autodesk Forma and Construction IQ harness AI to enhance early-stage planning, noise analysis, and risk management. In Product Design and Manufacturing, the acquisition of Blank.AI enables conceptual design exploration, while Autodesk Fusion's AI capabilities optimize product designs for various parameters. In Media and Entertainment, Autodesk Flow's generative scheduling automates complex production scheduling, demonstrating the broad scope and versatility of Autodesk AI. This strategic move positions Autodesk as a trailblazer in the integration of AI in design and manufacturing, offering a glimpse into the future of technology-driven creativity and problem-solving.

In February 2021, Autodesk signed a definitive agreement to acquire Portland, Oregon-based Innovyze, Inc., a global leader in water infrastructure software, for a $1 billion net of cash subject to working capital and tax closing adjustments. The acquisition positions Autodesk as a technology leader in end-to-end water infrastructure solutions from design to operations accelerating Autodesk's digital twin strategy and creating a clearer path to a more sustainable and digitized water industry.

Autodesk Risks and Challenges

Risks include the inability to predict subscription renewal rates and their impact on our future revenue and operating results, deriving a substantial portion of net revenue from a small number of solutions, including AutoCAD-based software products and collections, social and ethical issues relating to the use of artificial intelligence in product offerings, and reliance on third parties to provide a number of operational and technical services as well as software. The company's offerings like Fusion 360, BIM 360, and PLM 360 are also gaining traction. However, in the near term, its profitability will remain under pressure due to investments in cloud-based infrastructure and marketing initiatives. Further, the discontinuation of the perpetual license offerings in the following year may impact its financials.

Developing and introducing new products and services exposes Autodesk to risks such as limited customer acceptance, costs related to product defects, and large expenditures, each of which may not result in additional net revenue or could result in decreased net revenue. Dependent on international revenue and operations and are subject to related risks of conducting business globally.

Autodesk Ecosystem, Partners, Resellers and SI

In October 2021, Autodesk announced powerful new capabilities across Autodesk Construction Cloud and an expansion of its partner ecosystem, delivering new ways for construction teams to connect their workflows on one platform. Advancements to Autodesk Build, including a new Schedule management tool, further connect office and field teams and data across the construction lifecycle. Project teams can now also integrate construction data from over 200 partners on Autodesk Construction Cloud to streamline construction management in one centralized location.

In January 2020 Autodesk and European construction service provider, STRABAG signed a letter of intent in Munich, aiming to cooperate even more closely in the digitization of the construction industry in the future. The agreement strengthens the long-standing relationship between the two companies and focuses on the common development of BIM applications tailored to the requirements of the European market. In doing so, the diverse experience that STRABAG is gathering on construction sites throughout Europe could enable a more practice-oriented development of potential software solutions. These will be tested and optimized within the framework of existing construction projects. A special focus will be the integration of corresponding applications for construction and logistics processes – Autodesk and STRABAG expect high and yet often unused potential of BIM.

As a first step, the companies are conducting a series of joint workshops in which experts from both companies deal with important key issues. Currently, the first series on the topic of infrastructure, a focus area of STRABAG, is already underway. The expansion and maintenance of the transport infrastructure are one of the largest future projects, especially in Germany, leading to various opportunities for the construction industry. Approximately 2,500 bridges need to be renovated or adapted for higher traffic volumes. At the same time, Building Information Modeling is required as a planning basis for public-sector tenders from 2020.

Similar to other legacy vendors, Autodesk is converting its on-premise license and maintenance to Cloud subscriptions. One issue facing Autodesk is its heavy reliance on distributors such as Tech Data, which makes such migration more difficult and time-consuming to accomplish. Autodesk licenses or sells its products and services globally, primarily through indirect channels consisting of distributors and resellers. It has a network of approximately 2,200 resellers and distributors worldwide. Autodesk launched its Cleantech Partner Program in mainland China. This launch represents a key milestone in the expansion of the Autodesk Cleantech Partner Program, as China will become the fastest-growing Cleantech market in the next decade. Tech Data Corporation is the largest reseller for Autodesk as well. Among Autodesk's partners are Total CAD Systems KETIV Technologies, Inc., Applied Software Technology Inc., SolidCAD Inc., AEC Systems, CROWN SYSTEMS (S) PTE LTD, and many others.

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