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Study Group: Design Automation Software Users

Council Members in this Study Group: 33

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Leading Experts in this Study Group

Ralph Behar

Senior Director IT
OSI SYSTEMS, INC.
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Ralph Behar is the Sr. Director IT of OSI Systems, Inc, a vertically integrated, worldwide provider of security and inspection systems, medical monitoring and anesthesia systems, and optoelectronic devices and value-added subsystems. He is an acknowledged...

Richard Neiman

President
CADD CENTERS OF FLORIDA, INC.
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Richard Neiman is the President and Sales Marketing Manager of CADD Centers of Florida, the largest Autodesk dealer in Florida. CADD Centers was one of the first Autodesk dealers in Florida and has been a top performer for Autodesk for 25 years. Mr. Neiman...

Marvin Eisenberg

Principal Engineer
FLUOR CORPORATION
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Marvin Eisenberg is a Principal Engineer at Fluor Corporation. Previously, he was a senior engineer in the Control Systems department of Kellog Brown and Root (KBR) Corporation, a Houston based firm providing engineering, procurement, construction, and...

L. Stephen Wolfe, Chief Executive Officer, CAD/CAM Publishing, Inc.L. Stephen Wolfe

Chief Executive Officer
CAD/CAM Publishing, Inc.
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L. Stephen Wolfe is the Chief Executive Officer at CAD/CAM Publishing Inc., which published CADCAMNet, an online information service about computer aided design (CAD), electronic design automation (EDA), and product lifecycle management (PLM) software...

Tim Carmichael

VP Engineering
SPAD Group
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Tim Carmichael is VP Engineering of SPAD Group, a private consulting firm. He is an authority in the design, development, and application of integrated circuits across all phases of microelectronic products. Over the last 30+ years he has worked on...

GLG NewsSM Analyses by this Study Group's Leading Experts(?)

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Was Autodesk a bubble stock?

November 18, 2009

Autodesk Increases Profitability in Third Quarter Fiscal 2010 | www.businesswire.com

Today Autodesk became the last of the large publicly traded engineering software companies to announce its earnings. Whereas Autodesk had been a sales and profit leader during the run-up to the financial bubble that burst in 2008, its sales have fallen faster than its peers in the past 12 months. What's going on?

Ansys results stronger than other engineering software vendors but risks remain

November 5, 2009

ANSYS, Inc. Reports Solid Revenue Results with Strong Margins and Non-GAAP EPS Outperformance for the Third Quarter 2009 | www.businesswire.com

Revenues and profits at Ansys, Inc. increased year-to-year in the third quarter, a better showing than the larger and more integrated engineering software companies such as Dassault Systèmes and Parametric Technology. So why is management hoarding cash?

IBM and Dassault Systems plan an amiable separation

October 28, 2009

"Dassault Systemes and IBM Announce Intent to Integrate IBM PLM Sales Operation into DS" | www.3ds.com

Late on the evening of October 26, IBM announced its intention to sell its "IBM sales and client support operations encompassing DS's Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software … customer contracts and related assets" to Dassault Systèmes .

How much will Relex drive PTC sales growth?

June 15, 2009

PTC Expands Product Analytics Strategy with Acquisition of Relex Software Corporation | finance.yahoo.com

PTC is attempting to grow in part by acquiring small software companies. PTC's has not gotten as much value as it might have from past acquisitions. There is no reason to believe the Relex Software acquisition will be handled better. 

Windows on-going battle with intellectual property rights

November 8, 2007

Microsoft Makes Anti-Piracy Move | www.forbes.com

Microsoft has signed an agreement with Founder Technology Group to have its software pre-installed on PC's distributed for use in China. This move is hoped to combat widespread Chinese product piracy.

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Members in this Study Group include these company types:

  • CAD/CAM Software
  • EPC Contractor (ei)
  • Systems Integrator (SI)
  • Value Added Reseller (VAR)
  • Architecture & Design
  • Individual/Small Consultancy
  • Consulting Firm (ei)
  • Aerospace Component Manufacturer (ei)
  • Telephony Systems Manufacturer
  • Independent Consulting Firm
  • Passenger Airline (ei)
  • Integrated Air Systems Company (ei)
  • Semiconductors - Analog/Mixed Signal
  • Tier 1 Automotive Supplier
  • Space and Satellite Systems Company (ei)
  • Metal Container Manufacturer (ei)
  • Managed Service Provider
  • Metal Fabricator (ei)
  • Cargo Airline (ei)
  • MRO Services Company (ei)

Members in this Study Group often have these job titles:

  • Principal
  • Engineer
  • Director
  • Project Manager
  • IT Manager
  • Design Engineer
  • Owner
  • President
  • IT Director
  • Designer
  • Architect
  • Partner
  • Branch Operations Manager
  • Chief Executive Officer
  • Regional Sales Manager
  • Chief Information Officer
  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Consultant