Connected data

Power collaboration and innovation across design and manufacturing

Spend more time on creative, innovative, and fulfilling work with cloud-based tools that connect your data and processes.

Derrek Cooper talking about connected data at Autodesk University

Drive business transformation with connected data

The path from concept to production contains endless opportunities for making processes smarter, more efficient, and more productive. And at the center of those opportunities is your data. By connecting your data in the cloud, critical information can flow uninterrupted from design to make to operations, creating a reliable foundation for data and process integration across systems. 

See what Autodesk leaders have to say about how connected data helps you unlock new levels of operational excellence to set the stage for future growth.

How connected data contributes to business growth

Collaborate effectively

Streamline workflows and improve design and engineering efficiency with data interoperability and real-time collaboration tools.

Make informed decisions

Access the exact information you need, when you need it, to drive dynamic decision-making throughout your development process.

Unlock time for innovation

Increase productivity and improve operational efficiency by using connected data solutions for automating workflows and tasks.

Connect your data with Fusion

Autodesk’s industry cloud for manufacturing, Fusion, transforms design and manufacturing through connected data and processes, driving greater automation and information flow. With data connectivity in the cloud, organizations can spend more time working smarter and aligning priorities to new levels of innovation. Fusion helps manufacturers use connected data for optimized performance, enhanced collaboration, and efficient workflow transitions.

Connected data solutions

Connect your teams

Enhance team productivity with a cloud-based collaboration tool that centralizes project data, facilitates real-time feedback, and enables seamless file sharing.

 

Connect your development process

Streamline product lifecycle management processes, enhance decision-making with real-time data, and boost operational efficiency with cloud-based PLM.

 

Connect your engineering workflows

Optimize design and engineering processes, improve collaboration, and ensure data integrity with product data management that enables secure access to centralized data.

 

Why data connectivity means better, faster, and lower costs

The power of the cloud to connect people and machines everywhere, all the time, is delivering a tectonic shift in the way the world turns raw materials into useful products. In this Engineering.com roundtable, data experts from Autodesk and Harvard Business Review Analytic Services discuss how connected data solutions are breaking down silos and turning data into actionable insights.

How industry leaders benefit from data connectivity

Explore how design and manufacturing is evolving

Illustration of designers and engineers working with connected data

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2024 State of Design & Make

Learn why your peers in design and manufacturing are optimistic about the global landscape and how they’re navigating change through digital transformation.

 

Autodesk CEO Andrew Anagnost talking about data connectivity and AI

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A connected future is here

Hear from Autodesk leaders how connected data, cloud platforms, and AI will help designers and engineers spend more time doing innovative work.

 

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Driving innovation with AI

Learn why the industry is leaning on AI to accelerate innovation cycles and facilitate more informed decision-making across the development process.

 

Get started with Autodesk connected data solutions

Talk to an Autodesk expert about how connected data solutions can help you improve collaboration, drive dynamic decision-making, and grow your business. Schedule a consultation today.

Frequently asked questions about connected data (FAQs)

What is connected data?

Connected data is a term used to describe data that is effectively linked to and usable from other data. This allows for more efficient and insightful data analysis.

How does connected data work?

Connected data with Autodesk refers to the seamless integration and flow of data across various tools, applications, and solutions within the Autodesk ecosystem, ensuring all relevant data is accessible, up-to-date, and consistent across the design and manufacturing process.

What is a connected data platform?

A connected data platform is a system that integrates and manages data from various sources, tools, and applications within a unified framework. It ensures that data is accessible, up-to-date, and consistent across different project stages, facilitating seamless collaboration, improved decision-making, and enhanced efficiency. In the context of Autodesk and the Fusion industry cloud for manufacturing, a connected data platform allows users to centralize their project data, enabling real-time collaboration, version control, secure access, and advanced analytics, optimizing the entire design and manufacturing process.

How does connected data help companies be more efficient?

Connected data centralizes information, enhances collaboration, maintains consistency, streamlines workflows, improves decision-making, ensures security, facilitates version control, and automates tasks, thereby reducing inefficiencies and boosting productivity.

What is data connectivity?

Data connectivity refers to the ability to establish a link between two or more data points or systems, enabling data exchange and synchronization.

How can I connect data?

Data can be connected using various methods, including application programming interfaces (APIs), data connectors, or data integration platforms.

What are connected data solutions?

Connected data solutions are technologies or services that help businesses connect, manage, and analyze their data across different sources for better decision making.

Why is connected data important?

Connected data allows for more comprehensive data analysis, leading to more accurate decision-making. It makes it possible to see patterns and relationships in data that would not be visible otherwise.

What are some examples of connected data solutions?

Connected data solutions could range from data integration tools, data warehousing systems, to advanced analytics platforms.

What are the challenges of data connectivity?

The main challenges involve data security, data quality, and the need for skilled personnel to manage and interpret the connected data.

How does Autodesk help with data connectivity?

Autodesk offers various software solutions that enable data integration and connectivity, allowing organizations to make data-driven decisions effectively.

Can connected data solutions handle real-time data?

Yes, many connected data solutions are designed to handle real-time data, providing businesses with timely insights for decision making.

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