For many organisations, Autodesk software is mission-critical — used daily across design, engineering, and construction teams. But with a broad portfolio of applications and frequent updates (typically released quarterly but sometimes more frequent), keeping systems up to date can be a logistical headache for IT teams. Manual installations, inconsistent configurations, and missed updates not only slow productivity but also lead to potential compatibility issues.
IT teams managing Autodesk software often face:
As organisations scale, the overhead of managing Autodesk software grows exponentially. That's why Symetri developed CQi — a solution designed to automate, simplify, and standardise CAD software deployment.
CQi, is a deployment framework developed by Symetri to remove the burden of managing Autodesk installations and updates. CQi offers a turnkey solution for packaging, configuring, and deploying software reliably across any organisation.
Core Capabilities:
Giving the end user the option to install or update when convenient for them, utilising Active Directory groups to only show software they are licensed for.
Using CQi delivers tangible benefits for organisations of all sizes:
Keeping up with Autodesk's software cycle doesn’t have to be a burden. With Symetri’s CQi, your organisation gains a smarter, faster, and more reliable way to deploy and maintain CAD environments — giving your teams the tools they need, when they need them, without the IT headache.
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In modern Architecture, engineering, construction and design environments, the pressure is on IT teams to deliver fast, consistent, and secure software setups. Whether you're supporting ten users or ten thousand, manual installation methods simply can’t keep up with the demands of large-scale CAD environments. That’s where CQi (Configuration Intelligence)steps in. At Symetri, we developed CQi to help organisations automate CAD deployment, reduce risk, and maintain standardisation—all without increasing the burden on IT departments. In this blog, we’ll explore how CQi works and why it’s becoming a go-to solution for smarter CAD management.
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