Randall S. Newton Acquires AECnews.com from Cyon Research:
Current Editor-in-Chief Now Owner of Online Journal

Posted on AECnews.com Wednesday, August 03, 2005 10:48 AM

  Randall S. Newton and Cyon Research Corporation jointly announced today that Newton , a veteran journalist with 20 years of experience in the CAD industry, has acquired AECnews.com, the former A-E-C Automation Newsletter,
from Cyon Research. The change of ownership took place August 1, 2005 .

  Newton has been Editor-in-Chief of AECnews.com since 2002. In 2004 Newton led the transition of the newsletter from a print-based subscription newsletter to an advertising-supported online journal. The publication was founded as A-E-C Automation Newsletter by the late Ed Forrest in 1977. Other publishers have been Carl Howk, now chairman of the successful PlantSuccess conferences; David E. Weisberg, who remains Publisher Emeritus of AECnews; and Cyon Research. AECnews.com remains the oldest continually published news source devoted to AEC technology.

  AECnews.com serves decision makers in Architecture, Engineering and Construction as well as the technology companies supporting AEC, the world's largest industry. The site provides reporting and analysis regarding technology adoption and use, as well as coverage and analysis of the technology companies serving the industry. Specific technologies covered include building information modeling (BIM), computer-aided design (CAD), business intelligence, plant design software, project management, AEC-specific business application software, related applications of global positioning satellite (GPS) technology, digital signature software, spatial information modeling, computer workstations, output devices, networking technologies, and technology for data use on the job site. The newsletter covers technology for facilities management (FM) and the use of geographic information systems (GIS) as it relates to the practice of design and construction.

  AECnews.com also covers a variety of issues created by the use of technology in AEC firms, including technology adoption, the cultural aspects of technology use, industry best practices, collaboration, interoperability, and technical standards.

  For more information send email to editor@aecnews.com.

Remember Randall S. Newton, Editor of the Generic Software News?

A copy of a letter to the readers of the A-E-C Automation Newsletter from Randall follows:

Dear A-E-C Automation Newsletter reader,

I want you to be among the first to know that, effectively immediately, A-E-C Automation Newsletter is now open to all readers. After 27 years, the oldest technology newsletter covering architecture, engineering, and construction is moving its business model from private subscription to advertising-supported open access via the World Wide Web.

In the coming days and weeks, the AECnews web site will evolve to reflect the change:

  • New articles will go online immediately—no more "wait until next month"
  • RSS support for newsreaders
  • New advertising from industry vendors
  • A more user-friendly article archive and better built-in search
  • Additional coverage for AEC technology on non-Windows platforms

Some things about A-E-C Automation Newsletter will NOT change:

  • No Press Releases—Every article is based on original reporting and the years of knowledge we bring to this industry.
  • No "Trailing Edge" coverage—Our goal is to keep you informed and on top of what’s happening.

I think this is an exciting time for our industry. AEC professionals everywhere seem to have a new sense of urgency to understand and correctly implement emerging technologies. By opening the great reporting and analysis in A-E-C Automation Newsletter to everyone, we intend to drive the industry conversation for the benefit of everyone.

In a press release going out soon, Cyon Research CEO Brad Holtz writes, "AECNews is our hidden gem. Month after month, Editor-in-Chief Randall S. Newton puts together a must-read publication for industry thought leaders. But, until now, only a small percentage of the market could benefit from this great reporting and analysis. Moving A-E-C Automation Newsletter to free publication with advertiser support puts the newsletter front and center in the AEC community, right where it belongs."

I look forward to having you as a regular reader of the "new" A-E-C Automation Newsletter.

Best wishes,

Randall S. Newton
Editor-in-Chief
A-E-C Automation Newsletter 
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