Hitachi Digital Services unveiled Hitachi Application Reliability Center Agents (HARC Agents), the company’s enterprise platform for trusted Agentic AI. The platform combines a full lifecycle of AI services – from concepting to deployment to optimization – to give customers a vital jump start on mission-critical innovations. A definitive demonstration of advanced automation and human-AI collaboration, HARC Agents enables Hitachi to equip enterprises with complex, scalable AI systems in 30% less time than typically required – significantly reducing time to value. HARC Agents is comprised of four primary AI resources: R2O2.ai: a framework for defining the development and deployment of scalable, enterprise-grade AI workloads in a reliable, responsible, observable, and optimal manner. HARC for AI: the Hitachi Application Reliability Center hosting professional and managed services that operationalize AI systems; ensuring they are always on, reliable, and cost optimized. Agent Library (new): a library of pre-built, interconnected agentic AI agents that jump-start more complex agentic AI solution development as

Global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc., is thrilled to announce the official release of Vectorworks 2026, empowering designers to cut through busywork and focus on bringing their best ideas to life. With a renewed emphasis on clarity, collaboration, and streamlined workflows, Vectorworks 2026 introduces a host of innovations that help architects, landscape architects and designers, and entertainment professionals boost productivity and push the boundaries of design. The 2026 release includes Vectorworks Architect, Landmark, Spotlight, Design Suite, Fundamentals, ConnectCAD, Braceworks, and Vision, with the English-language editions of this version now available. “At Vectorworks, we know that every project is an opportunity for creative impact. That’s why Vectorworks 2026 is designed to reduce manual adjustments, pursue bold ideas, and help you meet technical standards with ease,” said Vectorworks Chief Product Officer Darick DeHart. “Our customers want to design without limits, and this release is all about freeing up their time for

 PDF Takeaways Vietnam is rapidly emerging as a global hub for IT and engineering, rivaling established markets like China and India due to its skilled workforce, education system, and cost-effectiveness. Hitachi Digital Services’ Vietnam Delivery Center (VDC), founded 25 years ago, is the company’s second-largest delivery center with over 1,000 employees across Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, and Hanoi. The VDC’s services include OT-IT-AI integration, smart factory solutions, servitization, e-commerce, digital supply chain support, worker safety, and AI-based augmentation, delivered through systems modernization and integration projects. Hitachi and its VDC are well-positioned to help companies leverage rapidly evolving digital technologies and achieve global competitiveness. Over the last several years, Vietnam has increasingly drawn global attention for the rapid development of its economy and education system. CIMdata has taken note of how several of its industrial clients have established engineering and design centers in Vietnam and emphasized the competency and value they have enjoyed as a

This CIMdata educational webinar will examine how Artificial Intelligence is reshaping the simulation and analytics landscape. ANN ARBOR, Michigan, USA 11 September 2025—CIMdata, Inc., the leading global research, consulting, and education firm specializing in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and the Digital Transformation it enables, announces an upcoming free educational webinar, “AI in Physics-Based Product Performance Simulation: From Surrogates to Solvers.” The webinar will take place on Thursday, 9 October 2025, at 11:00 a.m. (EDT) and last for one hour. Physics-based simulation and analytics are central to innovative product design processes and validation of performance requirements throughout the entire product lifecycle. Yet, high-fidelity simulation models often require days or weeks to develop and solve, not to mention the cost of high-performance computing. Recent breakthroughs in artificial intelligence (AI) are transforming this landscape. From physics-informed neural networks to generative physics models and foundation models trained on large data sets, AI now enables simulations that are

AECOM, the trusted global infrastructure leader, announced the establishment of its Underground Infrastructure AI Innovation Centre in Singapore. This strategic investment, supported by the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), underscores AECOM’s commitment to advance Singapore’s vision for smarter, more sustainable urban development by optimizing underground space. Led by digital professionals with extensive experience in urban planning and infrastructure, the Centre will focus on developing AI-powered solutions to improve data quality, enhance the mapping of underground utilities and safeguard underground space for existing and future developments. The Centre will also collaborate with institutes of higher learning and engage with infrastructure industry partners and relevant agencies to leverage AECOM’s digital solutions for learning and skill enhancement opportunities. “Infrastructure planning in dense urban environments like Singapore demands innovation,” said Jee Yi Ying, AECOM Singapore Managing Director. “The Underground Infrastructure AI Innovation Centre represents a bold step forward in how we harness digital tools to solve complex

Bentley Systems, Incorporated, the infrastructure engineering software company and Enactus, a global nonprofit advancing student innovation and entrepreneurship, announced the winning teams of the 2025 iTwin4Good Challenge. The international competition brought university student participants together from the U.S., Germany, Canada, the UK and Ireland (competing jointly), and Brazil to apply digital twin technology to solve real-world challenges, bridging the gap between academic learning and impactful infrastructure innovation. This year’s iTwin4Good competitors sought to harness the power of digital innovation to address critical sustainability challenges. From tackling waste and renewable energy to reimagining resource use, the projects demonstrated how the next generation of leaders is combining entrepreneurial thinking with cutting-edge technology to drive meaningful global impact. Following a highly competitive showcase, the winning teams include: The Winner, SiTESalvage from the UK & Ireland, addressed one of the largest sources of global waste: construction and demolition. With the World Bank estimating that more than 2.24

Eagle Point Software, the creator of the Pinnacle Series learning management system, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Revizto, a leading integrated collaboration platform for the architecture, engineering, construction, and operations (AECO) industry. This collaboration will bring Revizto’s cutting-edge training courses directly into the Pinnacle Series platform, enhancing access to training for AECO professionals worldwide. By integrating Revizto’s training content into Pinnacle Series, Eagle Point Software is helping AECO teams unlock the full potential of Revizto’s collaborative technology. Revizto connects architects, engineers, contractors, and owners in a unified 2D/3D environment across the entire building lifecycle. “This partnership is for our users,” said Steve Biver, COO at Eagle Point Software. “Revizto’s training courses will now be available to Pinnacle Series users, offering practical guidance on integrating BIM workflows, enhancing team collaboration, and driving project success. This partnership marks a significant step forward in transforming BIM from a siloed specialist function into

Trimble® announced Martin Equipment as the newest Trimble Technology Outlet. Headquartered in Goodfield, Illinois, Martin will now sell Trimble grade control, site positioning systems and correction services technology directly to customers using John Deere and Wacker Neuson earthmoving equipment, including dozers, excavators, motor graders, soil compactors, mini-excavators and compact track loaders. Trimble Technology Outlets are a new and important part of Trimble's civil construction distribution strategy. By adding authorized resellers representing a wide variety of manufacturers to the Trimble distribution channel, it becomes easier for users of a wide variety of machine types to purchase, install and utilize Trimble technology for improved jobsite productivity and profitability. As an authorized Trimble reseller, Martin now sells Trimble technology directly to its customers in central Illinois, eastern Iowa and northeast Missouri. "Martin Equipment has built a reputation for exceptional service for nearly 100 years, and we are excited to announce that service will now include the sale and support of Trimble technology for their customers in the Midwest," said Ron Bisio, senior vice president, field systems at Trimble. "Our goal

Oracle Health launched the Oracle AI Center of Excellence for Healthcare to help organizations take advantage of the rapid advances in AI. The Oracle AI Center of Excellence for Healthcare offers a hub of resources and expertise that will help health systems and hospitals deploy and optimize AI across their organizations. In partnership with industry leaders, Oracle empowers healthcare organizations to reimagine what’s possible—blending deep technical expertise, transformative insight, and advanced AI to unlock new clinical and business outcomes. Backed by a dedicated team of Oracle experts, the Center assists organizations by providing secure cloud environments for AI experimentation, offering insights to accelerate change management initiatives, helping to create and operationalize AI agents, and providing the intelligence and best practices required to drive AI-enabled business transformation. “AI is fundamentally changing every industry, and the opportunities for AI-fueled transformation in healthcare are innumerable,” said Seema Verma, executive vice president and general manager, Oracle

Zuken Inc. (President: Katsube Jinya, hereinafter “Zuken”) has joined “JOINT3” consortium to develop next-generation semiconductor packaging. JOINT3 is a co-creation evaluation framework established by Resonac Corporation (President and CEO: Hidehito Takahashi, hereinafter “Resonac”) with the aim of accelerating the development of materials, equipment, and design tools optimized for panel-level organic interposers through collaboration among material, equipment, and design companies. JOINT3 brings together global leaders in semiconductor supply chain. Using a prototype line for 515 x 510mm panel-level organic interposers, the consortium promotes the development of materials, equipment, and design tools optimized for panel-level organic interposers. Based on Zuken’s track record and expertise as an EDA vendor supporting customers in advanced packaging design, we participate in the practical implementation of next-generation semiconductor packaging design, manufacturing, and verification with panel-level organic interposers in JOINT3. And Zuken contributes to the establishment of optimal design and manufacturing process by developing tools and features to solve