© 2012 Autodesk Get Your Head into the Cloud: How to Make Digital Asset Management Work for You Oscar R. Cantu’ Topcon University

© 2012 Autodesk Summary This module describes and uses Cloud technology to improve communication and share resources to positively impact a project’s timeline and budget. You will learn how online management can empower all levels of a company from field crews, to office processing staff, to department managers with the tools needed to efficiently manage data, work flows, as well as deliverables.

© 2012 Autodesk Learning Objectives At the end of this class, you will be able to:  Determine the benefits of Cloud technology  Understand the ways the Cloud enhances our workflows  Manage Company Assets, a powerful byproduct of Cloud computing  Publish deliverables and share through AutoCAD WS

© 2012 Autodesk Determine the Benefits of Cloud Technology

© 2012 Autodesk Determine the Benefits of Cloud Technology Benefits of Cloud Technology are:  Access your data from any computer, anywhere  Communications and collaborations are enhanced  Browser-based applications that do not require locally installed software

© 2012 Autodesk Benefits of Cloud Technology are:  No Information Technology (IT) cost or expertise required  Cloud environments are secure and are backed up regularly Determine the Benefits of Cloud Technology

© 2012 Autodesk Understand the ways the Cloud enhances our workflows

© 2012 Autodesk Applications and users that will be discussed are shown here Consultant via Web Browser Designer via Desktop Application Field Worker via Mobile Application Site Supervisor via Web Browser

© 2012 Autodesk The flow of information from field to office:  Field data can be published to the Cloud  Managers can review field data in a browser environment  Easily access data from Cloud storage for local editing and processing  Commit data to Civil3D software The Power of the Cloud in a Field to Finish Operation MAGNET System of Solutions

© 2012 Autodesk The flow of information from office to field:  Project would be designed in Civil3D  Designs are prepared for the field and published to the Cloud  Managers can review design data in a browser environment  Field users can access the design from Cloud storage MAGNET System of Solutions The Power of the Cloud in a Design to Build Operation

© 2012 Autodesk Applications and users that will be discussed are shown here Designer via Desktop Application Field Worker via Mobile Application

© 2012 Autodesk Understand the ways the Cloud enhances our workflows, demonstration

© 2012 Autodesk Manage Company Assets, a powerful byproduct of Cloud computing

© 2012 Autodesk More than just data storage and file transfer, Cloud technology provides:  Ability to organize data by Project  Instant communication with project members  Asset Tracking for project management  Historical reporting Cloud computing for Company Assets Manage Company Assets

© 2012 Autodesk Within a Cloud environment, a Project: ..has location to provide ability for overall map of all projects ..serves as a container for data files related to the project ..dictates permission of which users can read write to them Data Organized by Project

© 2012 Autodesk Data Organized by Project demonstration

© 2012 Autodesk Adopting to a Cloud solution and through normal usage, project managers can:  Instantly visualize location of mobile workforce users  Generate reports of where and when field data has been collected  Communicate with simple Chat messages directly in field and office Asset Tracking for project management

© 2012 Autodesk Manage Company Assets, a powerful byproduct of Cloud computing demonstration

© 2012 Autodesk Publish deliverables and share through AutoCAD WS

© 2012 Autodesk Available as a mobile app for iOS, Android, and as a web app for a web browser:  Online DWG viewer to access your AutoCAD drawings from anywhere  Web-based CAD to Edit drawings online  No software required AutoCAD WS AutoCAD WS, cloud-based CAD editor from Autodesk

© 2012 Autodesk Digital collaboration and mobility:  Collaborate in real time, conduct online design reviews with participants in multiple locations  Work with your DWG files offline without a 3G or Wi-Fi connection from your mobile device. AutoCAD WS AutoCAD WS, cloud-based CAD editor from Autodesk

© 2012 Autodesk Publish deliverables and share through AutoCAD WS demonstration

© 2012 Autodesk Consultant via Web Browser Designer via Desktop Application

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