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PROS Holdings, Inc., a leading provider of AI-powered SaaS pricing and selling solutions, announced the appointment of Katie May to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. May, an established entrepreneur and board veteran, joins PROS as an independent director, bringing deep expertise in eCommerce, digital transformation and high-growth SaaS strategies. May is an experienced leader with more than 20 years in C-suite roles, including 14 years as an operating CEO. She has successfully scaled multiple high-growth companies to successful exits, including one IPO and two strategic acquisitions. Her expertise spans SaaS, software, marketplaces, SMB, eCommerce, shipping and digital transformation. She also brings extensive board leadership experience across public and private companies, having served on nine boards, including Pitney Bowes, Rokt Inc and Stamps.com. “With experience across high-growth technology companies and marketplaces, Katie brings extensive knowledge of what it takes to scale a business,” said PROS Non-Executive Chairman of the Board Bill Russell. “We look forward
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Tech Mahindra, a leading global provider of technology consulting and digital solutions to enterprises across industries, announced an expanded long-term strategic partnership with Google Cloud to boost the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and lead digital transformation for enterprises globally. The partnership will enable Tech Mahindra to help enterprises worldwide achieve agility, scalability, and sustainable growth through cutting-edge technologies.  The partnership will combine Tech Mahindra’s deep domain expertise with Google Cloud’s powerful AI capabilities, including Google’s Gemini models, AI development platform, and agentic AI technology to develop industry-specific solutions for sectors such as communications, healthcare and life sciences, manufacturing, automotive, retail, and financial services. Together, Tech Mahindra and Google Cloud will help enterprises modernize their infrastructure and data architecture while optimizing the return on investment from their AI-powered cloud solutions. Atul Soneja, Chief Operating Officer, Tech Mahindra, said, "AI's promise is undeniable, yet enterprises face significant challenges in its adoption, from ensuring compliance to driving
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Wipro Limited, a leading technology services and consulting company, announced realignment within its Global Business Lines (GBLs) to deepen alignment to clients’ evolving business needs and capitalize on emerging technology opportunities driven by AI, cloud, and digital transformation. Clients are increasingly seeking integrated, outcome-driven solutions that enhance agility and innovation. To better meet these needs, Wipro will realign its Global Business Lines. “This evolution of our business lines will enable us to further sharpen our focus towards client needs with consulting-led and AI-powered solutions,” said Srini Pallia, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director, Wipro Limited. This realignment will allow us to serve our clients better, enabling us to deliver tailored, high-impact transformation,” he added. These changes will come into effect from April 1, 2025. Wipro will continue to operate with four GBLs, organized around client buying behavior: Technology Services: Led by Nagendra Bandaru, this GBL will deliver cloud-enabled and industry-specific technology solutions. It will focus on Digital and
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Xometry, the global AI-powered marketplace connecting enterprise buyers with suppliers of manufacturing services, announced it has become one of the first companies in any industry to achieve Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC Level 2), for adherence to rigorous cybersecurity and information security standards for the aerospace and defense industries as set forth by the U.S. Department of Defense. The recently finalized CMMC framework requires contractors seeking to do business with the Department of Defense to comply with stringent cybersecurity requirements for protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), including ITAR-regulated export-controlled data, and to undergo an audit by a Certified Third-Party Assessor Organization (C3PAO). Xometry received a perfect score. “Xometry’s CMMC Level 2 certification demonstrates our industry leadership, and reinforces our position as a trusted partner for domestic aerospace companies, defense agencies, and other organizations that require strict data protection measures,” said Tarit Mitra, Xometry’s head of cyber and information security. “In today’s complex and challenging
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Cyncly, the leading global provider of software solutions that help make amazing spaces for living, will bring its comprehensive software solutions to LIGNA, one of the world’s leading trade fairs for woodworking, at Hall 015, Stand F33 from 26 - 30 May 2025 in Hannover, Germany. At the event, Cyncly will invite manufacturers to rethink their production with the industry’s most complete, integrated software for high-end, custom furniture and cabinet manufacturing. Cyncly’s software brings the latest technology and innovations to help make manufacturing smarter, more transparent, and more efficient. Attendees will learn how they can benefit from Cyncly’s user-friendly sales tools and efficient production management to exceed consumer expectations and increase profits. “This year at LIGNA, visitors will see how Cyncly software including 3CAD, Insight, and Mozaik can help manufacturers of all sizes operate more efficiently and win more customers,” said Karl Fuchs. “Cyncly offers something that no other software provider
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PROLIM, a global leader in digital transformation, an Advanced Consulting Certified AWS Partner, and a Siemens Platinum Partner, is set to showcase its revolutionary PROMIS Digital Manufacturing Platform at Hannover Messe 2025, taking place from March 31 to April 4 in Hanover, Germany. At the event, PROLIM will demonstrate how PROMIS is reshaping the manufacturing industry by providing real-time visibility, AI-driven analytics, and smart automation. As a cutting-edge Digital Manufacturing Platform, PROMIS integrates data across production, quality, maintenance, inventory, and workforce management—empowering businesses to innovate faster, optimize performance, and drive sustainable success. Transforming Manufacturing with PROMIS “PROMIS is designed to bridge the gap between traditional manufacturing and Industry 4.0 by offering a scalable and intelligent digital ecosystem,” said Srinath Koppa, Managing Director of PROLIM. “With real-time insights and seamless integration capabilities, manufacturers can make informed decisions that enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and drive innovation.” With industries rapidly embracing digital transformation, PROMIS delivers a unified, real-time view of
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Centric Software® is pleased to announce that Barker & Stonehouse has chosen Centric PLM™ to drive streamlined operations and bolster supply chain transparency. Centric Software provides the most innovative enterprise solutions to plan, design, develop, source, buy, make, price, allocate, sell and replenish products such as fashion, luxury, footwear, outdoor, home and related goods like cosmetics & personal care as well as multi-category retail to achieve strategic and operational digital transformation goals. Founded in 1946, Barker & Stonehouse operates 14 stores across the UK, specializing in high-quality furniture and home accessories. Renowned for exceptional customer service and durable products, the company, founded by Charles Barker and Alex Stonehouse, generates an annual turnover exceeding £100M GBP. As a result of its rapid national growth, the company has encountered growing pains and faced challenges with siloed data across spreadsheets, lengthy lead times and disjointed workflows that hinder collaboration and visibility across the product lifecycle. In
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The manufacturer of packaging machinery is replacing its previous keytech environment with CIM Database PLM. With CONTACT’s PLM system, BREITNER benefits from consistently available data along the entire product development process. BREITNER specializes in machinery for liquid filling. The mechanical engineering company is transitioning from its existing keytech environment to CONTACT Software’s CIM Database PLM, providing access to standardized information for its development team with a single source of truth. The initial implementation phase focuses on product data management. SolidWorks is integrated with the PLM system for bidirectional data exchange, while the macros developed by BREITNER for attribute generation in SolidWorks remain fully functional – a decisive advantage for the machinery manufacturer. The PLM system is also connected with the ERP system Sivas. In the second phase, the company plans to link the E-CAD software WSCAD for electrical design and establish interfaces with production. Similar database structures between the legacy document and product data
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Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions, has signed a five-year partnership with Air New Zealand to modernize the airline’s digital infrastructure and position it at the forefront of AI-driven innovation. This collaboration aims to enhance Air New Zealand’s digital capabilities, improve customer experience, and drive operational efficiencies across various aspects of its business, including fleet management, crew scheduling, and ground services. Announced at a formal signing event at TCS’ Banyan Park Campus in Mumbai, the agreement supports Air New Zealand’s vision to become the world’s most digitally advanced airline. The event was attended by New Zealand Prime Minister the Right Honourable Christopher Luxon, Tata Group Chairman, Natarajan Chandrasekaran, Air New Zealand Chief Executive Officer Greg Foran, and TCS Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director K. Krithivasan. This partnership strengthens TCS’ commitment to New Zealand, where it has been a trusted partner for digital transformation for
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Tecsys Inc., a global leader in supply chain management solutions, announced that Roche, the world’s largest biotechnology company and global leader in in-vitro diagnostics, has selected Tecsys' Elite™ platform for implementation across Roche’s network of core laboratory sites in over 50 countries, with a target of a thousand installations over the next five years. Tecsys’ cloud-based solution drives streamlined inventory management, enabling increased efficiency and visibility in laboratory operations. Optimized to scale across a global network of core laboratories and clinics, Elite™ provides an intuitive and easily configurable platform that simplifies operations and reduces training overhead. With integration into Roche’s SAP backend, the Tecsys solution automates the full inventory lifecycle for laboratory reagents and consumables, ensuring centralized real-time inventory visibility, usage tracking and automated replenishment workflows. Roche’s laboratory inventory management requires operational simplicity on a global scale, and Tecsys’ solution supports this need with agility and precision. With deployment taking just a
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