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Receiving FedRAMP authorisation : Autodesk on partnering with the public sector to drive Digital Transformation for the AEC industry
A utodesk has announced that its Autodesk for Government portfolio has achieved Federal Risk and Authorisation Management Programme ( FedRAMP ) Moderate Impact authorisation , ensuring robust security for US Federal Government and public-sector projects . This marks a pivotal step towards Digital Transformation in the architecture , engineering and construction ( AEC ) industry . To ensure the adoption of secure cloud technologies FedRAMP was created to authorise cloud services that meet key security standards .
The portfolio includes Autodesk Docs for Government and Autodesk BIM Collaborate Pro for Government , which streamlines collaboration and document management . These tools provide a secure cloud environment for federal projects , enabling stakeholders to work from a centralised ‘ single source of truth ’ throughout a project ’ s lifecycle .
Government agencies often face inefficiencies when teams rely on outdated methods to share information , leading to wasted time and resources . Autodesk ’ s solutions tackle these challenges by enabling real-time collaboration , reducing errors , and promoting sustainability in design .
Autodesk ’ s FedRAMP authorisation , sponsored by the US General Services
Administration ( GSA ), reflects rigorous security standards , allowing agencies and contractors to adopt these tools confidently .
Jack Hsueh , Director of Strategy , Digital Project Delivery on the AEC Strategy team , said : “ We ’ re proud to announce that our FedRAMP authorisation is sponsored by the US General Services Administration ’ s Office of the Chief Information Officer OCIO ( GSA IT ). As a federal government agency , the GSA ’ s purpose is to streamline government operations and save money . Digital Transformation in the building industry promises to help meet those goals . By working in the cloud with seamless collaboration , intuitive workflows and secure data , project teams can deliver public projects faster and with less waste . These are outcomes that we all – taxpayers included – can get behind .”
Strong demand for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems in India as road safety concerns rise
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HERE Technologies , a leading location data and technology platform , has released a new survey titled : ‘ safer cars , safer roads ’, revealing increasing safety concerns over road safety in India and a growing demand for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems ( ADAS ). perception and the reality of road safety concerns . The top three causes of accidents were reckless driving behaviours , such as speeding and aggressive driving , followed by poor road conditions , including potholes and inadequate road signages and distracted driving .
More than half ( 54 %) of the respondents have been involved in a road traffic accident in the past two years . This alarming statistic underscores the critical need for both immediate and long-term road safety interventions in India .
The majority of respondents ( 98 %) acknowledge the risk of accidents . This stark contrast points to a gap between the
The findings highlight that 91 % of respondents believe ADAS is crucial for enhancing both road and driver safety , signaling a clear call from road users for more accessible and advanced vehicle safety technologies . However , nearly half of the respondents ( 49 %) currently do not have ADAS-equipped vehicles . Even more striking , 82 % of respondents indicated they would consider purchasing a vehicle that comes equipped with ADAS , reflecting a significant opportunity for automotive manufacturers to cater to the increasing demand .
Mohit Sharma , Automotive analyst , Counterpoint Research , said : “ The integration of ADAS technology can significantly reduce these fatalities by helping drivers minimise accidents . To achieve the government ’ s goal of a 50 % reduction in road accidents by 2030 , it is essential for auto makers , policy makers and road safety organisations to work together and prioritise the implementation of these advanced safety technologies in vehicles .”
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