The AEC industry has come a long way from traditional paper-based processes. With advancements in technology over the past three decades, there’s been a remarkable transformation towards a digital future. It began with Computer-aided Design (CAD), then Building Information Modeling (BIM), and eventually capabilities such as modeling, visualization, simulation, analysis, automation, generative design, and even AI.

The AEC industry is heavily reliant on accurate and reliable information. Architects, engineers, builders, and owners all require instant access to data and documentation throughout the lifetime of a project, from inception to post-occupancy. In a project with numerous stakeholders, ensuring timely access to necessary information is crucial for all involved parties.

While regulations like Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0 have expanded in size and scope in the past several years, my experience with CMMC actually dates back to early 2017. At the time, I was working with a client who was a contractor for the U.S. Department of Defense. They were looking to jump into the deep end and start implementing the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, which CMMC is based upon.

A New World: The Cloud and Statistical Computing For biotechs, statistical computing has traditionally required complex on-premises infrastructure. Configuring servers and storage for data science became cumbersome and fluctuating project needs made scaling a headache. An immediate solution was needed, especially considering the complex needs of biostatisticians and data scientists alike. Enter The Cloud Enter the cloud revolution.

This month's release rollup includes product updates and enhancements from Egnyte around DXF file preview in the iOS app, support for sharing large files associated with legal holds, and ransomware detection sensitivity adjustment. Below is a summary of these and other new releases. Visit the linked articles for more details.

This year’s Egnyte Life Science Summit featured great insights from industry experts. Nate McBride's presentation, "The Calculus of IT," was well received for the useful direction it provided emerging biotechs looking to mature their IT stack and operations. Three major priority areas were identified to help position the emerging biotech for success.