North Bay Business Journal

Autodesk third-quarter earnings increase 22 percent

SAN RAFAEL — Design software maker Autodesk Inc. (Nasdaq: ADSK) today reported its third-quarter net income increased 22.9 percent in the previous 12 months, and net revenues rose 15.1 percent in that timeframe.

Autodesk acquires Canadian gaming software developer

SAN RAFAEL — Design software developer Autodesk Inc. (Nasdaq: ADSK) has acquired the assets of Montreal-based GRIP Entertainment Technology, which makes artificial-intelligence tools for game software.

Autodesk bolsters its BIM software line

SAN RAFAEL — While a number of suppliers offer a range of BIM-related software, the leading North Bay developer is Autodesk of San Rafael, a firm that has been expanding its portfolio of advanced 3D building design software modules since 2002 when it acquired the Revit Technology Corporation.

Autodesk second-quarter revenue rises 16 percent

SAN RAFAEL — Sales of design software in east Asia, for manufacturing and related to building information modeling of construction projects led second-quarter revenue growth for Autodesk Inc. (Nasdaq: ADSK), which today reported a 16 percent gain from a year ago.

People: Week of Aug. 15, 2011

Technology Autodesk announced that Tamra Muir, senior director of Americas Distribution and Alliances, has been recognized by Everything Channel’s CRN Magazine as one of 2011’s “Power 100 Women of the Channel.” It is the second time Muir has been included on CRN’s annual list, which honors female executives exemplifying success within the IT channel and have reached [...]

Spotlight on Facilities Managers in the North Bay

Editor’s note: This is the Business Journal’s first Spotlight on Facilities Managers in the North Bay. According to the International Facility Management Association, professionals in this job usually are responsible for compliance with laws and regulations on real estate, efficient operations of buildings to limit waste in natural and human resources, safety for employees and environmental sustainability.

“People, place, process, technology,” is the association’s catchphrase for such a position. The following are facility managers identified from among the largest public and private North Bay employers.

Autodesk expands Clean Tech Partner program

Autodesk has expanded its Clean Tech Partner program and now helps companies in North America, Europe and Japan with software, according to spokeswoman Jennifer Ha.

Hawkes leads journey to the depths of the sea

MARIN COUNTY – As billionaire adventurers Richard Branson and Tom Perkins prepare to break records in deep sea exploration, their ventures have already illuminated what can happen when a brilliant engineer has the right set of tools.

Autodesk first-quarter revenues up 11 percent

SAN RAFAEL — Autodesk, Inc. (Nasdaq: ADSK) today reported fiscal first-quarter revenues of $528 million, an 11 percent increase in revenues from a year before.

Spotlight: Leaders in Green Technology

This report highlights 46 North Bay professionals in various fields who have been leading development and implementation of environmentally sustainable technologies, such as solar electric and geothermal energy, erosion control for better stream water quality and energy-efficient construction.

Marin County office: Outlook brighter than in two years

The rough ride endured by the Marin County commercial market in the late part of the decade got smoother in 2010. This trend continues in 2011.

Autodesk revenue grows 16 percent in fourth quarter, 14 percent for year

SAN RAFAEL — Autodesk (Nasdaq: ADSK) today reported 16 percent fourth-quarter revenue growth from a year before and 14 percent growth for the fiscal year.

Autodesk to acquire Blue Ridge Numerics for $39 million

SAN RAFAEL — Autodesk Inc. (NASDAQ:ADSK) today announced that it signed a definitive agreement to acquire Blue Ridge Numerics Inc., a provider of simulation software, for about $39 million in cash.

Autodesk plans to acquire Scaleform for $36 million

SAN RAFAEL — Autodesk, Inc. today announced it intends to acquire Scaleform Corporation, a privately held user-interface tools and middleware company, for approximately $36 million in cash.

Autodesk testing cloud applications

SAN RAFAEL – Autodesk, the global leader in computer aided design (CAD) software, is moving cautiously but steadily toward cloud computing.

Autodesk third-quarter revenues increase 14 percent

SAN RAFAEL — Autodesk Inc. (NASDAQ:ADSK) reported third-quarter revenues of $477 million, an increase of 14 percent compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2010 and 1 percent compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2011.

Autodesk leads $6 million funding round for construction software startup

SAN RAFAEL — A Massachusetts-based construction industry software startup today said Autodesk Inc. (Nasdaq: ADSK) led a $6 million series B round of equity financing.

Autodesk second-quarter revenue, earnings grow 14 percent

SAN RAFAEL — Design and media-production software developer Autodesk Inc. (Nasdaq: ADSK) today reported second-quarter and half-year revenue both increased 14 percent from the year before and net income for both periods increased by nearly fivefold.

Construction: Pressure on to protect energy loans

Also: Windsor project sees vegetable gardens, olive trees, electric cars

Spotlight: Leaders in Human Resources

Human resources leaders selected from the North Bay’s 10 largest employers from each county and the region’s staffing companies. Professionals listed alphabetically.