Re: "...rather than just trying to catch up to the Now" - Agreed that Maya has not caught up to the "Now" that is Softimage and ICE. Hurry Maya, the train of innovation is leaving the station. If you run, you might catch up.
Re: "...Autodesk wants to focus on finding the Next, rather than just trying to catch up to the Now" - Well, I guess we will see if AD is going to remain dedicated to spending the time and the money to leapfrog Maya into those high bars. Dang it Maya, you idiot... you need buy a ticket before you can get on the train of innovation. When AD lets go of a loyal and dedicated worker like Stephen Blair, no rooster is safe, and a coyote can enter the hen house and change the fates of all instantly. Daniel VFXM