Bricsys Is Now Octave

Bricsys, developer of the BricsCAD design platform and part of Hexagon, is getting an update. After Hexagon’s previously announced potential spin-off of selected software businesses, Bricsys will become part of a new independent enterprise software company: Octave.

For this transition, Bricsys will start to conduct business as  Octave. Although the legal entity Bricsys NV continues to exist, Bricsys as a brand will be retired.

For product naming, Octave will be added, making us  Octave BricsCAD. Though the name and visual identity will evolve, the product remains the same CAD platform.

What This Means

For customers and partners, this transition changes the name only. BricsCAD continues with the same product roadmap, licensing models, and support channels. 

The Formation of Octave

If approved and completed, the spin-off will establish Octave as a standalone software company bringing together Hexagon’s Asset Lifecycle Intelligence (ALI) division, Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial (SIG) division, ETQ, Projectmates, and Bricsys.

Octave is organized around four core pillars (Design, Build, Operate, and Protect) and delivers connected solutions across industrial and public-sector environments.

As part of Octave, BricsCAD becomes a core product within the Design pillar, extending CAD innovation across a broader lifecycle portfolio. 

From Our Leadership

"Becoming Octave is an exciting step forward for Bricsys. It gives us the scale and momentum to accelerate the BricsCAD mission and strengthen our position as the #1 professional CAD alternative. With Octave’s support, we can innovate faster, think bigger, and unlock opportunities that were previously out of reach." —David Dejaegher, senior vice president at Octave

Looking Ahead

Effective now, customers will start seeing the Octave name and branding introduced across digital platforms and communications. Until the spin-off is finalized, Bricsys remains part of Hexagon and continues to operate as usual.

About Octave
Octave provides software for organizations across every stage of the asset lifecycle: Design, Build, Operate and Protect. Octave has approximately 7,200 employees in 45 countries. 

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.