Author: SolidCAD

TORONTO, ON, June 4, 2018 – SolidCAD, a leading Autodesk Platinum Partner and Canada’s premier technology solution and professional service provider, has announced today the strategic acquisition of Le Groupe A&A’s Autodesk Division (SIM).

Headquartered in Montréal (Anjou), Québec, Le Groupe A&A (SIM) has been serving design and data management professionals in the architecture, engineering, construction and manufacturing industries for over nine years. Now a renowned Autodesk Partner, Le Groupe A&A (SIM) analyzes, recommends, and implements the best design (CAD) and data management processes available. This acquisition is an exciting step for SolidCAD as they actively pursue the growth of their team of professionals and increase their presence not only across Canada, but particularly in Québec to better cater the local market needs.

“We are extremely pleased to welcome Le Groupe A&A’s Autodesk Division (SIM) to the SolidCAD team. This acquisition opens up a great opportunity to support and serve our entire Autodesk customer base throughout Québec,” said Michael Kugan, President of SolidCAD. “As a national leader in the field of professional services, it’s imperative for us to continue providing our clients with a higher level of support from our experts, as well as a broader range of customized services and product expertise. This addition to our extensive Autodesk solutions will give SolidCAD the ability to further develop our professional services team and position ourselves as a leader in the Canadian market.”

Le Groupe A&A will continue to leverage its strong presence in the small and wide format industry, as well as in the 3D printing equipment and electronic document management solutions markets in Québec. “This announcement is part of a strategic decision to realign the company with a business model focused primarily on the technological integration of 2D/3D printing systems and electronic document management,” said Roch Contant, President and Chief Executive of Le Groupe A&A. “We chose Cansel/SolidCAD based on their significant national presence and their ability to solve the challenges pertaining to Autodesk’s new business model. Our clients will be able to work with a partner who benefits from a rich experience in the architecture, engineering and construction industries. As for Le Groupe A&A’s employees currently assigned to its Autodesk Division, they will join SolidCAD’s family and maintain the same great level of professionalism that has enabled them to serve the customer base we have built over the last nine years as an Autodesk Partner.”

About Le Groupe A&A

Established in 1975, Le Groupe A&A ranks among Canada’s largest distributors of office equipment, including Konica Minolta multifunction copiers, KIP and HP wide format printers, as well as 3D printing systems. For over 20 years, Le Groupe A&A has developed through its EDM Division a team of professionals specialized in electronic document management. Strongly rooted in Québec, the company’s offices are located in Montréal, Québec City, Sherbrooke and Trois-Rivières. www.groupeaa.ca/en

TORONTO, ON, March 21, 2018—SolidCAD, Canada’s premier technology solution and professional service provider has announced its recent partnership with dRofus, a software company offering planning, data management and BIM collaboration tools that help provide comprehensive workflow support and access to building information throughout the entire building lifecycle. SolidCAD and dRofus will work together to provide their clients with high-quality services, training and support across Canada.

“We are excited to establish this partnership with dRofus and add another software solution to our extensive product offerings,” said Michael Rotolo, National Team Lead for the AEC (Architectural, Engineering and Construction) industry at SolidCAD. “Many of our clients are looking for an end-to-end data management solution that will help support the full building lifecycle. With dRofus, SolidCAD will offer training and services that will help clients better plan, manage and maintain data for any building project. For years, SolidCAD has been dedicated to researching and partnering with technology innovators within the industry and we are pleased to become the newest associate partner with dRofus. Our goal is to put our clients first and help them achieve their goals and enhance their entire BIM workflow.”

“We are pleased to announce our new partnership with SolidCAD to help expand our client base in Canada,” said David Patera, Managing Director for the Americas at dRofus.  “We’re excited to work with SolidCAD to build on our proven track record of being a single source of truth for managing project data on multiple P3 projects across the country.  Through this partnership we will increase awareness of how dRofus can help teams realize tangible benefits on not just P3’s but any BIM project, all with the local expertise of SolidCAD.”

If you are interested in learning more about dRofus and SolidCAD, please visit:

https://www.solidcad.ca/products/drofus 

About dRofus

dRofus was founded in 2011 in Oslo, Norway. Today we have expanded with subsidiaries in the USA, Australia, Sweden, and France. Our international customer base includes public and private building owners, designers, engineers, and contractors. The software has established a dominant position in the construction of healthcare facilities and airports.  We have an expanding portfolio of project types including, but not limited to, professional stadiums, high-speed rail systems, high rises, power plants, defense, correctional facilities and higher education.

We are committed to Open BIM and as part of the Nemetschek Group, our aim is to deliver the best possible, most innovative and most successful AECO software solutions. www.drofus.no/en/

TORONTO, ON, March 12, 2018 — As of January 7, 2018, Autodesk has discontinued the sale of new subscriptions of Autodesk Infrastructure Map Server (AIMS). The product will officially discontinue as an individual product and new subscriptions, renewals for maintenance plans or subscriptions will no longer be available.

At SolidCAD, our goal is to help your team in managing this change, including sustainment of your current Autodesk Infrastructure Map Server (AIMS) planning the migration to Autodesk MapGuide Open Source, ESRI ArcGIS or explore available options.’

Cooperatively, Esri is providing no-cost ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcGIS Desktop software and access to free training including Living Atlas of the World content to get you started with ArcGIS. For more information, please visit: http://www.esri.com/landing-pages/autodesk-esri-strategic-alliance-aims

And read the official Press Release from Autodesk, please visit: https://www.autodesk.com/products/infrastructure-map-server/overview

Autodesk is committed to continuing to provide AutoCAD Map 3D as a 3D platform, drafting, design and data management solution. AutoCAD Map 3D continues to be the spatially enabled solution for customers who want broad access to CAD and GIS data to support planning, design, and data management workflows.

SolidCAD is committed to supporting you and your team through this technology transition.

TORONTO, ON, December 5, 2017— SolidCAD, a leading Autodesk Platinum Partner and Canada’s premier technology solution and professional service provider, has announced its strategic partnership with KETIV Technologies, INC. SolidCAD and KETIV will work together to improve their services and access to Autodesk software to better serve their clients across North America.

“We are excited to establish this new partnership with another Autodesk Platinum Reseller,” said Michael Kugan, President, SolidCAD. “Many of our Canadian clients have multiple offices throughout North America. This alliance allows both companies to better serve our existing customers and offer a broad range of custom professional services and product expertise. The decision to develop this relationship with another market leader will help establish our position as a Canadian national leader in the professional services industry.”

“Both companies share a similar vision and values centered around empowering our clients through guidance, support and technology adoption, ensuring our customer’s success”, says Anthony Rodriguez, VP of KETIV. “Whether in the United States or Canada, our clients will have a seamless and consistent customer experience. That customer experience will be built around our belief that knowledge should be shared. We encourage and invite all SolidCAD customers to join our free year-round, live Autodesk learning sessions called Autodesk Virtual Academy (AVA).” To learn more about Autodesk Virtual Academy, click here.

Autodesk and the Autodesk logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Autodesk, Inc., and/or its subsidiaries and/or affiliates in the USA and/or other countries.

About KETIV

Founded in 1983 as a pioneering Autodesk reseller, KETIV empowers businesses through knowledge and innovation.  As an Autodesk Platinum Partner, we provide products, consulting services and technical support that drive business success. Our deep experience encompasses the entire development process, from concept to final delivery. We are driven by a forward-looking, service-driven and knowledge-sharing culture, which influences every customer interaction. We deliver both hands-on consultation and industry-wide learning experiences, such as our Autodesk Virtual Academy. We guide, we inform, we serve. We earn trust. We make businesses better. Learn more at ketiv.com

TORONTO, ON, November 15 — SolidCAD, a leading Autodesk Platinum Partner and Canada’s premier technology solution and professional service provider, is now an approved provider on the Autodesk Services Marketplace, making it easier for professionals in the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industries to connect with and engage the company for convenient, custom services for Autodesk software.

Providers of the Autodesk Services Marketplace demonstrate expertise in products serving the AEC industries, have a proven track record in consulting, and have competencies in professional services, software development and customization, software management and training.

“SolidCAD is excited to become an Autodesk approved service provider” states Michael Rotolo, National Team Lead for the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) division at SolidCAD.  “At SolidCAD we have invested both the time and resources into growing our company. Today, we have employed one of the largest teams of industry technology experts across Canada. We are committed to providing quality services that will ensure our clients’ satisfaction in the AEC industry.”

As an Autodesk Services Marketplace provider, SolidCAD is dedicated to providing the highest level of service, expert support and a broad range of custom professional services and product expertise. SolidCAD offers support to an extensive list of Autodesk’s AEC products, including but not limited to:

• AEC Collection
• AutoCAD
• AutoCAD Architecture
• AutoCAD Civil 3D
• BIM 360 products including Docs, Field, Glue, Layout, Ops, Plan and Team
• AutoCAD Electrical
• AutoCAD Map 3D
• AutoCAD MEP
• AutoCAD Plant 3D
• Collaboration for Revit
• InfraWorks
• NavisWorks
• ReCap Pro
• Revit
• Vehicle Tracking

“Autodesk is excited to welcome SolidCAD to the Services Marketplace. The company’s long-standing history with Autodesk serves them well in this new environment and opportunity,” said Rachel Rosenkrantz, Strategic Program Manager, Autodesk.

To learn more about SolidCAD’s areas of expertise, visit www.servicesmarketplace.autodesk.com/provider/public/solidcad, and for more information about the Autodesk Services Marketplace, check out https://servicesmarketplace.autodesk.com.