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Streamlining Autodesk Deployments: How CQi Simplifies the Installation Process

02 July 2025

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.

Streamlining Autodesk Deployments: How CQi Simplifies the Installation Process

The Problem: Complex, Repetitive, and Time-Consuming Installations

IT teams managing Autodesk software often face:

  • A wide array of products and versions across departments
  • Regular update cycles that demand frequent redeployment
  • High risk of configuration errors due to manual installation steps
  • Difficulty maintaining consistency across large, distributed environments

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.

What Is CQi?

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:

  • Unified Deployment: CQi enables standardised, repeatable installation processes that ensure software is configured the same way every time.
  • Quality-Assured Packages: Each package is rigorously tested to minimise errors and installation failures.
  • Turnkey Installation: Ready-to-deploy packages include everything — the installer, required configurations, licence settings, and more.

Key Features

  • ✅ Automated, Silent Installations
    No more clicking through setup wizards. Installations run silently and require zero user interaction.
  • ✅ SCCM, Intune, and RMM Integration
    Fully compatible with Microsoft SCCM, Intune, and other remote monitoring and management platforms for centralised deployment.
  • ✅ Smart Updates
    Apply incremental, tested updates automatically, keeping systems current with minimal effort.
  • ✅ Built-In Licence Management
    Includes tools to manage, retarget, and uninstall licenses easily — helping you stay compliant and flexible.
  • ✅ Self Service Menu

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.

Why Organisations Choose CQi

Using CQi delivers tangible benefits for organisations of all sizes:

  • 🔧 Reduced IT Workload
    Dramatically reduces the time IT teams spend on installations and maintenance.
  • 💰 Lower Costs
    Automation and standardisation cut costs associated with errors, downtime, and manual labour.
  • 🌍 Enterprise Scalability
    Whether you have one office or fifty, CQi can help software be deployed consistently across all locations at the same time.
  • 🔒 Increased Reliability
    Eliminate inconsistencies between workstations and ensure everyone is working with the correct tools and versions.

In Summary

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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