A Step in the Right Direction

In the horse race that is our effort to build a Distribution component of a Content Ecosystem for Autodesk Content, we are out of the gates cleanly and pulling into the front of the pack.  Two major indicators of progress have happened recently, and I wanted to share them with you all.

McGraw-Hill Sweets Catalog Integration
Yes, you read that correctly...Seriously.  The McGraw-Hill Sweets catalog has been added to the Autodesk Seek ecosystem, check out the press release.  This immediately adds a huge amount of Manufacturer's content to the Seek search engine.  As more companies work with McGraw-Hill to make their product information available on their Sweets catalog, this content will be automatically available in Seek.

Adding to the value to you all in the market is the additional data that's posted with the content like Product Datasheets and Guide Specifications.  Feel free to place any specific feedback on content you would find useful on Seek to this address.

Direct Manufacturer's Content
Recognizing the value that BIM Content provides to their customers, both Lightolier and Visa Lighting have begun publishing their content on Seek.  I applaud both of these firms in their approach to meeting customer demand, as well as their efforts in working with the Seek team.  Hopefully their efforts will make it easier for you as specifying and purchasing customers to use their products.  I implore those of you in the market who want to drive participation of additional manufacturers to recognize those who have already made this commitment.

With more such content in "production", I am just pumped about the progress we are making.  As we begin to round the bend, I think the tipping point may be just be coming into sight.