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2026-10-29 01:23 Last Updated At:01:55

In the news release, Autodesk named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Construction Management Software 2026 Vendor Assessment, issued 28-Oct-2026 by Autodesk, Inc. over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that the original version contained incorrect information introduced by PR Newswire during transmission. The complete, corrected release follows, with additional details at the end:

Autodesk named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Construction Management Software 2026 Vendor Assessment

Autodesk leads the future of construction with a design-to-operate platform, embedded AI agents, and open partner ecosystem.

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) today announced that IDC MarketScape has positioned the company in the Leaders Category of the inaugural IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Construction Management Software 2026 Vendor Assessment (September 2026, IDC #US54135526).

The assessment evaluated Autodesk's construction management capabilities and strategies. According to the IDC MarketScape, "For the purposes of this research, the IDC definition of construction management software for this report is as follows: Software platforms that manage the construction lifecycle, including the following segments: BIM integration, coordination, conditioning/preparation, preconstruction; project management; virtual design and construction (VDC) and project team collaboration."

IDC MarketScape vendor analysis model is designed to provide an overview of the competitive fitness of technology and suppliers in a given market. The research methodology utilizes a rigorous scoring methodology based on both qualitative and quantitative criteria that results in a single graphical illustration of each supplier's position within a given market. The Capabilities score measures supplier product, go-to-market and business execution in the short-term. The Strategy score measures alignment of supplier strategies with customer requirements in a 3-5 year timeframe. Supplier market share is represented by the size of the icons.

In its profile, IDC MarketScape notes Autodesk's three areas of strength:

  • Deep construction industry experience combined with a design-to-operate platform that includes project and geospatial information, as well as a digital twin offering to simplify post-project handoff. 
  • Embedded AI agents that are targeted for certain tasks (model info, schedule, RFIs, submittals) as well as a general Autodesk Assistant for cross-domain work and model analysis. 
  • Partnership ecosystem model: Autodesk Platform Services (formerly called Forge) provides a set of applications, APIs, and an open approach for development of new applications. It also has multiple construction communities and partner advisory councils to drive close customer engagement. One large general contractor customer describes its long-time relationship with Autodesk as "mutually beneficial;" other customers express similar sentiments.

In its guidance to buyers, IDC MarketScape says to consider Autodesk when seeking "a single construction management platform across the project life cycle that supports BIM visualization, model coordination, preconstruction, project management, and post-project operational hand-off, as well as an extensive, strong partner ecosystem of providers and a global team that complements the suite of products."

"Construction management software is increasingly being evaluated on its ability to connect workflows, data, and project teams across the construction lifecycle," said Jeffrey Hojlo, research vice president, industrial ecosystems, engineering, & product innovation strategies, IDC. "Autodesk's positioning as a Leader reflects its broad construction management capabilities, investments in embedded AI, and established partner ecosystem. Together, these are important considerations for organizations seeking to improve collaboration and continuity throughout project delivery."

Connecting construction workflows through Autodesk Forma

Autodesk is leading the shift toward more connected, AI-powered project delivery. Autodesk Forma, the industry cloud for architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC), unites architects, engineers and builders in one connected process instead of a chain of handoffs, using AI to weigh key decisions against desired outcomes, like cost, schedule and sustainability requirements. Forma's open ecosystem includes more than 400 integrations through technology partners and Forma Construction Connect, giving construction teams the flexibility to work with the tools they already use.

The construction management strengths noted by IDC MarketScape are central to that strategy, helping Autodesk build stronger connections across the AEC project lifecycle.

"Construction is entering a new era, where information needs to move with a project and inform decisions from design through delivery," said Lalith Subramanian, vice president, product and engineering, Autodesk Construction Solutions. "I believe IDC MarketScape's recognition is significant because it highlights both the strength of our construction capabilities and our design-to-operate platform. That's the future we're building with Autodesk Forma, bringing design, engineering and construction closer together, with AI embedded in project workflows to help teams move faster, make better decisions earlier, and design and build with greater confidence."

Autodesk is continuing to expand its construction capabilities within Forma. At Autodesk University 2026, the company announced Forma Bid, now in beta, to help contractors compare bids and identify potential gaps in scope; AI-powered insights in Project Home in Forma Build that surface project issues needing attention; and the Daily Log Agent, which turns spoken jobsite updates into structured daily logs.  

Additional resources

Read Autodesk's licensed IDC MarketScape excerpt to learn more about the company's recognition as a Leader.

Explore Autodesk Forma for construction to learn more about the tools and capabilities supporting project teams from preconstruction through delivery.

Read Lalith Subramanian's blog on ADSK News for more perspective on the recognition and Autodesk's continued investment in connected construction.

About Autodesk

The world's designers, engineers, builders, and creators trust Autodesk to help them design and make anything. From the buildings we live and work in, to the cars we drive and the bridges we drive over. From the products we use and rely on, to the movies and games that inspire us. Autodesk's Design and Make Platform unlocks the power of data to accelerate insights and automate processes, empowering customers with the technology to create the world around us and deliver better outcomes for their businesses and the planet. For more information, visit autodesk.com or follow @autodesk. #MakeAnything

IDC MarketScape attribution

Source: "IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Construction Management Software 2026 Vendor Assessment", September 2026, IDC #US54135526

About IDC MarketScape: IDC MarketScape vendor assessment model is designed to provide an overview of the competitive fitness of technology and service suppliers in a given market. The research utilizes a rigorous scoring methodology based on both qualitative and quantitative criteria that results in a single graphical illustration of each supplier's position within a given market. IDC MarketScape provides a clear framework in which the product and service offerings, capabilities and strategies, and current and future market success factors of technology suppliers can be meaningfully compared. The framework also provides technology buyers with a 360-degree assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of current and prospective suppliers. IDC MarketScape vendor analysis model is designed to provide an overview of the competitive fitness of technology and service suppliers in a given market. The research methodology utilizes a rigorous scoring methodology based on both qualitative and quantitative criteria that results in a single graphical illustration of each vendor's position within a given market. The Capabilities score measures vendor product, go-to-market and business execution in the short-term. The Strategy score measures alignment of vendor strategies with customer requirements in a 3-5-year timeframe. Vendor market share is represented by the size of the circles. Vendor year-over-year growth rate relative to the given market is indicated by a plus, neutral or minus next to the vendor name.

Correction: The link to Lalith Subramanian's blog on ADSK News has been updated. Additionally, the accompanying image did not reach our international partners and should be included on those versions.

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71% of financial institutions are converging detection technology, yet 86% report missed links between fraud and money laundering, finds global survey by Datos Insights and SAS

CARY, N.C., Oct. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Financial institutions are increasingly integrating their fraud and anti-money laundering (AML) systems, but intelligence and governance gaps remain. New fraud and AML convergence research from Datos Insights, commissioned by data and AI leader SAS, finds 86% report missed links between fraud activity and money laundering.


What did a global survey of fraud and financial crime executives reveal about the convergence of fraud and AML, commonly known as FRAML? Dive into the latest report from Datos Insights and SAS.

Fraud and AML Convergence: Closing the Speed Gap – based on a survey of 165 fraud and AML executives across 21 countries in seven global regions – examines the convergence of fraud prevention and AML compliance, commonly called FRAML. The report argues that real-time payments now move funds faster than institutions can connect their fraud and AML intelligence and intervene. Experts from Datos Insights, SAS and Amazon Web Services (AWS) will discuss the study's findings in a live "Future of FRAML" webinar on Nov. 2 (available later on demand).

"Fraud and AML teams can look at different pieces of the same risk and still miss the connection," said Serpil Hall, Strategic Advisor for Fraud and AML at Datos Insights. "Technology can help bridge those gaps, but technology alone is not the answer. The institutions making progress are also connecting data, case management, investigations and information sharing so they can see more of the risk in broader context and act sooner."

Shared infrastructure ≠ shared intelligence
Historically, banks' fraud and anti-money laundering units were not designed to operate as a unified function. Each answers to different regulations and runs on different legal clocks. Institutions are closing the gap where it's least disruptive: the technology. Meanwhile, changes that require people and process shifts lag behind. The result is connected systems but disconnected intelligence.

  • 71% are actively converging fraud and AML detection and monitoring technology, but only 13% are doing the same for governance, policies and organizational structure.
  • 72% run fraud and AML analytics on shared infrastructure but keep separate models and processes; just 1% report sharing data, models, infrastructure and governance across both functions.
  • 87% describe their ability to build a unified view of customer risk across fraud and AML as partial, with significant gaps.

Silos remain the biggest barrier to greater alignment between fraud and AML. Nearly 9 in 10 (88%) institutions rate organizational silos, including separate reporting lines, as a primary or major barrier, ahead of technology limitations (73%) and data governance and quality issues (70%).

The strain is felt in day-to-day operations, too: 64% cite legacy technology among their biggest internal challenges, while 63% call out high false-positive rates.

Inside the speed gap: real-time payments, next-day detection
Fraud systems score transactions in milliseconds, while AML monitoring typically runs after the fact, often in overnight batches. As real-time payments become the norm, the margin between the two is fading.

Nearly three-quarters of institutions (73%) say their fraud and AML teams share data often or always during active investigations. That figure drops to just 17% for automated monitoring – the layer that works without someone needing to notice a problem first. The result is often a connection made after an investigation is initiated rather than one flagged automatically before money moves.

Operating separately carries measurable consequences, too, including duplicate alerts or cases, cited by 81% of institutions, and higher operating costs from duplicated teams or technology (71%).

"Financial crime convergence is a risk problem, not just a compliance exercise," said Stu Bradley, Senior Vice President of Risk, Fraud and Compliance Solutions at SAS. "Regulators will increasingly expect institutions to identify and prevent illicit behavior before the money laundering even starts. That's only possible when fraud and AML are working from the same strategic playbook and sharing data up front."

FRAML, from concept to market reality
The research findings arrive as fraud and AML convergence evolves from a long-discussed industry concept into a real-world operating model. Urgency is increasing as AI-charged scams, deepfakes, mule networks and real-time payments further blur traditional boundaries between fraud and money laundering.

"Many of the banks I speak with are already sharing data or exploring common case management, with the aim of getting fraud and AML working closer to real time," added Hall.

For institutions still early in the process, the report outlines practical first steps, such as connecting their existing fraud and financial crime compliance solutions rather than replacing them.

"Institutions don't have to rip and replace their entire financial crime ecosystem to make progress," said SAS' Bradley. "Modernize step by step. Start with the risks that matter most, strengthen data sharing across the monitoring lifecycle and ensure a shared investigative environment."

To explore how institutions can put the report's findings into practice, AWS and Datos Insights will join SAS for the live webinar Breaking the Silos: What Global Banks Reveal About the Future of FRAML on Nov. 2 at 10 a.m. EST / 4 p.m. CET, with on-demand viewing to follow.

Experts will discuss how banks are approaching fraud and AML convergence, the barriers slowing progress, and where data, analytics and AI can help institutions connect signals and identify financial crime earlier.

The full report is available at sas.com/framlreport.

About Datos Insights
Datos Insights is the leading research and advisory partner to the banking, insurance, securities, and payments industries, both the financial services firms and the technology providers who serve them.

In an era of rapid change, we empower firms across the financial services ecosystem to make high-stakes decisions with confidence and speed. Our distinctive combination of expert advice, proprietary data, and community provides actionable insights that enable clients to accelerate critical initiatives, inspire decisive action, and de-risk strategic investments to achieve faster, bolder transformation.

About SAS
SAS is a global leader in data and AI, helping organizations make confident decisions with AI they can trust. For decades, SAS has set the standard for delivering software that drives meaningful impact, incorporating deep industry expertise, transparency and governance. SAS gives you THE POWER TO KNOW®.

SAS and all other SAS Institute Inc. product or service names are registered trademarks or trademarks of SAS Institute Inc. in the USA and other countries. ® indicates USA registration. Other brand and product names are trademarks of their respective companies. Copyright © 2026 SAS Institute Inc. All rights reserved.

Danielle Bates | danielle.bates@sas.com | 919-531-1959 | sas.com/news

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