LAS VEGAS, Nov. 15, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Autodesk, Inc. and Esri, Inc. today announced the
start of a new relationship to build a bridge between BIM and GIS mapping technologies. Together Autodesk and Esri plan to enable
a broad range of industries to gain better context by visualizing data of the man-made world, the environment, citizens and the
networks that weave it all together.
"It is important to consider the needs of future generations during the design and building of projects today," said
Jack Dangermond, President, Esri. "The benefits of partnering with Autodesk will include securing
sustainable resources for the growing population, a responsible human footprint on our natural environment, better use of our
planet's resources and more resilient cities."
For infrastructure owners around the world, both public and private, enabling BIM and GIS mapping software to more seamlessly
work together will optimize their ability to plan, design, build and operate infrastructure assets saving precious time and
money. Improving the integration of Esri and Autodesk software has the potential to dramatically decrease workflow times.
"Partnering with Esri is intended to combine the power of BIM and GIS mapping which will enable our shared customers to build
anything, anywhere," said Andrew Anagnost, CEO, Autodesk. "Our goals are to provide industry and
city planners the ability to design in the context of the real world. This will allow communities to build more connected,
resilient cities, and infrastructure with a focused eye on sustainability."
Autodesk and Esri plan to work together to better integrate their respective technologies, allowing industry professionals to
synthesize information from both BIM and GIS to enable a more connected infrastructure. Benefits are expected to include
unprecedented reductions in permitting through improved stakeholder engagement, more sustainable and resilient design through
enhanced project insight, and reduced risk via improved end-to-end flow of materials, resource availability and scheduling during
construction.
"I'm thrilled to learn of the Autodesk and Esri strategic partnership," said John Kizior,
Global Director, Project Technologies. "At AECOM, we value innovative spirit, and I'm optimistic that this new strategic
partnership will produce dynamic software synergies. The combined technology sets has the potential to provide new ways of
connecting information across the project lifecycle to the benefit of our clients."
The world is expected to add 2.5 billion more people in the next 30 years, 70 percent whom will reside in urban areas, putting
extraordinary pressure on already strained infrastructure resources and requiring an infrastructure spend of US$3.3 trillion per year. To meet these challenges, the public and private sectors must find ways to streamline
the entire transportation and infrastructure building lifecycle. The planned improvements to the integration of Esri and Autodesk
software will change the way we build our future. It establishes a readiness to Make Anything, Anywhere – with The Science of
Where.
This vision was announced by Andrew Anagnost and Jack Dangermond
at Autodesk's annual flagship user event, Autodesk University, in Las Vegas, Nevada. To learn
more, please visit the Autodesk and
Esri collaboration page.
About Autodesk
Autodesk makes software for people who make things. If you've ever driven a high-performance car, admired a towering
skyscraper, used a smartphone, or watched a great film, chances are you've experienced what millions of Autodesk customers are
doing with our software. Autodesk gives you the power to make anything. For more information visit autodesk.com or follow @autodesk.
About Esri
Esri, the global market leader in geographic information system (GIS) software, offers the most powerful mapping and
spatial analytics technology available. Since 1969, Esri has helped customers unlock the full potential of data to improve
operational and business results. Today, Esri software is deployed in more than 350,000 organizations including the world's
largest cities, most national governments, 75 percent of Fortune 500 companies, and more than 7,000 colleges and
universities. Esri engineers the most advanced solutions for digital transformation, the Internet of Things (IoT), and location
analytics to inform the most authoritative maps in the world. Visit us at esri.com.
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