MODENA MEDIA AND ENTERTAINMENT (M&E) PROUDLY UNVEILS ITS NEW ACCREDITATION AS AN ADOBE CERTIFIED RESELLER FOR EDUCATION AND GOVERNMENT
AI tools are transforming education, offering leaders and faculty the chance to make positive changes. Embracing technology can be both exciting and challenging for universities. With AI writing essays and solving problems, its transformative power is undeniable. M&E empowers universities to harness AI tools like Adobe Express and Acrobat, fostering digital fluency and promoting authentic assessments. Knowledge workers won’t be replaced by AI, but by those who can use it effectively and ethically. Addressing AI in education is crucial for seizing opportunities, mitigating risks, and managing consequences.
M&E’s solutions help educators create engaging, inclusive, and ethically sound learning environments, preparing students for success in the digital age. This accreditation underscores M&E’s commitment to leading institutions through the complexities of AI, ensuring a future-ready education system.
MODENA DESIGN CENTRES ACCREDITED AS OFFICIAL PEARSON VUE EXAM CENTRE
We are thrilled to announce their accreditation as an official Pearson VUE Exam Centre. This prestigious accreditation enables Modena to administer a wide range of certification exams for globally recognised technology companies, including Autodesk, CompTIA, Microsoft, and more. With state-of-the-art testing facilities and a commitment to excellence, Modena is now better equipped than ever to support the professional development of individuals in our community. This new capability underscores our dedication to providing top-tier educational resources and opportunities for career advancement in the technology sector.
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WEBINAR: UNLOCK THE POWER OF AI AND MACHINE LEARNING IN AUTOCAD 2025
Discover AutoCAD 2025’s AI and machine learning advancements in this exclusive webinar. Learn how these tools automate tasks, enhance productivity, and improve design accuracy. Explore the latest features tailored for both new and experienced users. Optimise your AutoCAD experience with insights from industry experts.
Title: Unlock the Power of AI and Machine Learning in AutoCAD 2025
Date: Thursday,18 July 2024
Time: 17:00 SAST
HOW 3D TECHNOLOGY IMPROVES MEP WORKFLOWS
Discover how 3D reality capture streamlines construction projects with accurate data integration, enhancing MEP workflows for both new builds and retrofits.
INFRASTRUCTURE AFRICA CONFERENCE: EXPLORING RESILIENT WATER INFRASTRUCTURE AND DIGITAL TWINS
Join Simon Bromfield, Digital Twin Consultant at Modena, at the Infrastructure Africa Conference from 12h00 on 17 July 2024, at Cape Town ICC. As a panel speaker in Breakaway Panel 9: Water Investments for Africa, Simon will engage in a dialogue on building resilient water infrastructure and leveraging digital twins to tackle Africa’s water challenges. Connect with infrastructure professionals, gain leading-edge knowledge, and explore business opportunities at this premier event focused on Africa’s growth and infrastructure needs.
WEBINAR: MANAGING CIVIL PROJECTS IN THE CLOUD WITH BIM COLLABORATE PRO
Join our Technical Specialists as they guide you through workflows supported by Autodesk BIM Collaborate Pro. By harnessing the power of the Autodesk Construction Cloud, you can maximise efficiency for your CAD workflows. This can include everything from optimising project templates, managing civil projects in the cloud and ensuring proper setup for all project stakeholders.
Title – AEC Collaboration: Managing Civil Projects in the Cloud with BIM Collaborate Pro
Date – Tuesday, 9 July 2024
Time – 17:00 SAST (1 hour)
Presenter: Louisa Holland
MODENA, PROUD SPONSOR OF BIMHARAMBEE 2024
Join our Technical Specialists as they guide you through workflows supported by Autodesk BIM Collaborate Pro. By harnessing the power of the Autodesk Construction Cloud, you can maximise efficiency for your CAD workflows. This can include everything from optimising project templates, managing civil projects in the cloud and ensuring proper setup for all project stakeholders.
THE BIG 5 CONSTRUCT SOUTHERN AFRICA: MODENA'S HIGHLIGHTS
In June, Modena proudly exhibited at the Big 5 Construct Southern Africa, seizing the opportunity to engage with both established and potential business partners. We provided personalised insights and showcased our cutting-edge solutions featuring FARO, HoloBuilder, and Autodesk. Our exhibition also included two highly attended talks: Simon Bromfield from Modena discussed “Africa’s Water Infrastructure Issues – Could Digitising Save Us?” while Jacques Erasmus from Abcon Developments explored “Digital Construction Implementation – Why We Did It, the Wins, the Challenges, and the Outcomes.”
The enthusiastic attendance at the show underscored the growing interest in digital construction, with visitors eager to learn more about the latest innovations.
BIM PRESENTATION VIDEOS: UNVEILING INNOVATIONS IN AECO
On 19 April 2024, we proudly hosted our second “How to BIM in Africa” event, uniting professionals from across the AECO spectrum—Architects, Engineers, Contractors, and Owner/Operators. This event uncovered the intricacies of digital building, offering insights from some of the industry’s brightest minds. We explored efficient and sustainable design, construction, and asset management, emphasising collaborative information management throughout all construction phases. It was a vibrant exchange of ideas and innovations, setting the stage for the future of construction in Africa.
UNITY INDUSTRY: CREATOR SERIES
This webinar offers hands-on demonstrations to optimise workflows. Learn to save time, solve compatibility challenges, and enhance collaboration across your projects.
25% OFF AUTODESK FUSION SUBSCRIPTIONS
From 9-30 July, 2024, get 25% off new 1-year Autodesk Fusion subscriptions for single users. Enhance your design and engineering projects with Autodesk Fusion’s powerful features. Don’t miss this opportunity to transform your work.
STREAMLINE YOUR PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Effective project management hinges on time efficiency to maintain profitability and reputation. Our software automates tasks, centralises communication, optimises resource allocation, and supports remote collaboration. Real-time reporting ensures proactive issue resolution, minimising delays. Implementing our solution streamlines operations, enhancing project timelines and overall efficiency.
SOM AND ENERGY VAULT'S GRAVITY-BASED STORAGE SOLUTIONS
SOM and Energy Vault collaborate on innovative energy storage designs, integrating gravity-based systems into supertall skyscrapers and natural landscapes. These solutions promise sustainable energy generation and storage, accelerating carbon payback in construction and lowering energy costs while minimising environmental impact. This partnership marks a significant step towards a renewable energy future, enhancing both urban and natural environments.
DIRECTOR MINI - NEW FROM MAGEWELL
Magewell’s Director Mini is a complete, portable production and streaming system that combines multi-input switching, graphics, streaming, recording and monitoring in one compact device. Director Mini lets users easily produce engaging multi-camera content through an intuitive touchscreen interface and companion mobile app.
Headlining the list of additions is dual-channel instant replay. Two concurrent replays can be captured from Director Mini’s program output or HDMI, USB or NDI inputs. The replays can be played back individually or side-by-side at full speed or slow motion with user-specified stinger transitions and can be saved as highlight recordings for future use. New HTML graphics support enables user-specified web pages to be used as graphic overlays in Director Mini. While almost any web page can be incorporated into a production, the real power of this feature is unlocked when used in conjunction with a live graphics platform that generates real-time HTML-based overlays such as custom scoreboards, news or election graphics.
LEARNING PARTNER INSIGHT
Heather McDade, Director at Modena Durban, and Jo-Ann Steyn, Training Manager in Johannesburg, attended the Autodesk Learning Partner (ALP) Summit 2024 in Milan. The summit gathered representatives from 160 learning organisations across the EMEA market to network and discuss supporting customers with future-proof skills, such as AI.
As the only Platinum Partner in Africa covering all Autodesk industries — AEC, manufacturing & process, and media & entertainment — Modena is partnering with universities to bridge the gap between academia and industry. This ensures graduating students acquire the skills necessary to enter the workforce. At the summit, Heather emphasised the need for the learning industry to adapt to AI and immersive technologies. Her insights and those of other ALPs on the demand for training in the AEC and PD&M sectors were captured in interviews filmed at the event. Explore Heather’s discussion in her YouTube video linked to the Summit.
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KNOWLEDGE POINT - DESIGNATHON
We are thrilled to have been a part of the Autodesk Designathon 2024. It was an incredible event, showcasing the talents of 272 students from 29 educational institutions across 12 countries. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the teams for their innovative designs of waste collection vehicles, addressing a critical global issue.
Good luck to all the ALPs who supported this fantastic competition. We eagerly await the announcement of the winners!
Join us in celebrating these achievements at the online Awards Ceremony on Thursday 18 July at 16:00 – 17:00 SAST. No registration is required; simply join the webinar at the stated time.
