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Microsoft Gold Certified Partner

It's official... we are Gold Certified for another year. Today, ColumbiaSoft announced that it has renewed its partnership with Microsoft. One aspect of this announcement that is significant is that this will be our 6th straight year of being a Gold Certified Partner - the highest level of partnership possible, and no small accomplishment. But, another important point to be...

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Welcome back, 2009 promises to be a busy year

I hope everyone had a fabulous holiday break!  Here in Portland we were blessed (some might choose other adjectives) with a white Christmas.  Portland typically has a very temperate climate thanks to its proximity to the ocean, however this December we were inundated with snow.  The winter blast provided the local kids with some reprieve from school and wreaked havoc...

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Double-digit growth among Document Locator users a highlight in 08

As any year draws to a close, it's a time honored habit among many to look back and reflect on the accomplishments of the past dozen months. Today, ColumbiaSoft did just that when in released its year-in-review roundup of news. Topping the headline is word that ColumbiaSoft will end 2008 with more customers than it had in the previous year... no small...

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Autodesk University 2008 focused on Sustainable Practices

Sustainable engineering and design headlined Autodesk University for 2008.  The theme was featured via a series of classes and exhibits throughout the conference.  And more than just a theme... Autodesk showcased its own renewable design by manufacturing this year’s conference bags using recycled vinyl banners from prior Autodesk University conferences.  In addition, Autodesk’s Director of Sustainability, Lynelle Cameron, led a...

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Visit ColumbiaSoft in our booth at Autodesk University

ColumbiaSoft is exhibiting at Autodesk University this week in Las Vegas at The Venetian resort.  Autodesk University is one of my favorite shows to attend each year.  This will be my third consecutive year at the AU conference, and I am continually amazed by the number of attendees from all over the world.  Autodesk University brings together the best and...

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Sneak peak of improved CAD file management at Autodesk University

In advance of next week’s Autodesk University conference in Las Vegas, ColumbiaSoft made a pre-announcement today about an improved AutoCAD integration that is coming soon in the next version of Document Locator. It uses Autodesk RealDWG technology to offer faster performance of CAD file management within the Document Locator document management system. Now, Document Locator already connects to AutoCAD, so this...

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Document Locator customer forum is launched online

Document Locator customers now have a new resource to share and exchange ideas, seek help from other users, and find tips about their document management system in the new online Document Locator Forum. The forum made its official public debut today as part of the new Document Locator Community Web site (which includes this blog, and soon a Wiki). The forum hosts...

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On-demand document management announced through ProjectXnet

For those who want an enterprise-class document management system, but don't want to deploy and manage the software... a new solution was announced today by ColumbiaSoft and its partner The Cram Group. Document Locator is now available via The Cram Group's ProjectXnet managed hosting service. Managed hosting for the document management system is available in two ways: SaaS Subscription Allows you to...

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The Cram Group joins ColumbiaSoft at DBIA next week

We'll be at DBIA's Design-Build conference next week in Las Vegas from Nov. 3 to 5, and we are happy to announce that The Cram Group, a well-respected hosting and solutions provider, will be joining us in our exhibit booth there. The Cram Group is particularly well-respected among the AEC industry for their focus on providing a full range of...

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Efficient companies thrive in times of economic uncertainty

Everyone is being bombarded with news regarding the housing melt-down and the associated ‘credit crisis’ affecting Wall Street.  The question facing many businesses across the country is: “How will a worsening economy impact our business?”  The exact answer to that question requires a crystal ball and keen understanding of economics.  Having said that, there are things you can to focus...

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