The Nemetschek Group, a leading global software provider for the digital transformation in the construction and media industries, is expanding its Executive Board. The Supervisory Board unanimously appointed Usman Shuja to the Executive Board, effective on January 1. Usman Shuja will continue to serve as Chief Division Officer (CDO) of the Build & Construct Division and as CEO of Bluebeam Inc. With this appointment, Usman Shuja becomes the third member of the Executive Board, alongside CEO Yves Padrines and CFO Louise Öfverström. Usman Shuja joined the Nemetschek Group in September 2023. Under his leadership, he has already successfully shaped the strategic direction of the Build & Construct Division with an improved go-to-market approach and the successful execution of Bluebeam's subscription transition. Another important milestone was the successful acquisition of GoCanvas, a leading SaaS provider of field worker collaboration software. "I am delighted to welcome Usman to the Executive Board," says Yves Padrines, CEO of

Infor NexusTM , the single-instance supply chain network platform providing unparalleled visibility and collaboration, announced NexTrace. This innovative solution is designed to improve customer transparency and provide a competitive advantage. With the EU Digital Product Passport (DPP) set to take effect in 2027, companies need to start preparing now by implementing traceability solutions. NexTrace can give customers a head start to meet regulatory requirements like the EU DPP and the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD).  NexTrace provides end-to-end transparency by seamlessly tracking raw material through to finished products and beyond, ensuring full traceability throughout the entire supply chain journey. It integrates supplier ESG data and certificates for a holistic view of sustainability and compliance information. Leveraging AI technology and a supplier-centric philosophy, NexTrace simplifies the data collection process, ensuring accuracy and compliance. “Last June, we launched Map and Trace, which empowers our customers to map their supply chains and collect documentation from multiple

Qualtrics, the leader and creator of the experience management category, revealed the first keynote speakers for X4: The Experience Management Summit, taking place March 18-20 in Salt Lake City. X4, which brings together customer and employee experience leaders and market research experts from top brands around the world, will feature keynote conversations with Donna Morris, Executive Vice President & Chief People Officer of Walmart Inc., Bill McDermott, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of ServiceNow and Rob Swain, Chief Operations Officer at KFC Global. The executives from three of the world’s leading brands will share how they are driving business success through improving the customer and employee experience.  Qualtrics also unveiled the X4 agenda, featuring speakers from Hilton, Applebee’s, Ford, Atlassian, Workday, and more, with more than 30 breakout sessions across seven tracks, including customer experience, employee experience, strategy and research, education, healthcare, government and financial services. More speakers will be added in the

DXC has announced an agreement with Ferrari to extend their partnership to develop the next generations of Ferrari's in-vehicle infotainment systems enabling drivers to be closer to the high-performance functionality of Ferrari vehicles. With its extensive experience in the automotive industry, DXC will help ensure that Ferrari infotainment systems are engineered to provide a superior automotive experience for Ferrari owners while having the agility to stay ahead of the market. DXC partners with Ferrari to develop the driver HMI for next-gen vehicles (CNW Group/DXC Technology Company) "DXC is a market-leading innovator in the automotive industry, enabling us to accelerate the development of our software platform and its components as well as state-of-the-art functionalities and usability," stated Ernesto Lasalandra, Chief Research and Development Officer, Ferrari. As a part of its journey with Ferrari, in 2021 DXC started reengineering the Human Machine Interface (HMI) systems for current and next-generation models. In a recent project, DXC developed the software for the F80,

Cosmo Tech, a market leader in AI Simulation software for enterprise decision making, today announced the appointment of Andre M. Boisvert as Lead Independent Director to its Board and as a Strategic Advisor. Boisvert is a globally recognized software executive with over 40 years of experience in sales, marketing, and R&D at companies such as IBM, Oracle Corporation, where he served as Senior Vice President of WW Marketing, and SAS Institute Inc., where he held the role of President and Chief Operating Officer.  After serving on boards of publicly traded technology companies, such as VA Linux and Sagent Technologies Inc., where he held the role of both Chairman and CEO, Boisvert co-founded Pentaho, an open-source BI and Analytics company which was ultimately acquired by Hitachi Data Systems for over $500M. Since then, Boisvert has held board positions for multiple technology startups, many which have been acquired by tech powerhouses like Microsoft, Oracle and

Altair, a global leader in computational intelligence, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with The Centre of Excellence in Advanced Automotive Research (CAAR) to foster innovation and collaboration in the automotive industry. The collaboration will focus on developing solutions that advance e-mobility, autonomous systems, and sustainable vehicles while reducing product development timelines and ensuring India progresses at the forefront of automotive technology. “Our collaboration with CAAR and IIT Madras is poised to drive innovation in the automotive sector,” said Vishwanath Rao, country manager, Altair India. “This MoU underscores Altair’s commitment to delivering technologies that enable automotive sustainability, efficiency, and progress.” “Our partnership with Altair marks a significant step in our mission to speed up the process of taking innovative concepts from academic research towards industry-ready technologies,” said Thiru Srinivasan, CEO, CAAR. “This partnership will also help further develop Altair’s software tools for use in the rapid development of high-value automotive products.” CAAR was established under the guidance and

Cognizant announced a new collaboration with Siemens Digital Industries Software to integrate Siemens' PAVE360™ into its software-defined vehicle (SDV) solution accelerator. This enhanced accelerator, featuring Siemens' Simcenter™ Prescan for sensor modeling and scenario-based testing, aims to meet rising customer demands by accelerating the SDV development cycle. It is designed to enable continuous and simulated verification and validation, streamline the development process and reduce the time required to deliver features while managing the increasing software complexity from diverse platforms and components. As the automotive landscape evolves, clients face significant pressures to innovate amidst increasing customization and hyper-personalization demands. The shift toward continuous verification and validation throughout the vehicle development lifecycle necessitates partnerships that can provide robust, agile solutions. "We are already in an era where software is the differentiating factor in the automotive industry," said Sidhant Rastogi, President, of Zinnov. "From OEMs and tier 1 suppliers to new-age carmakers, tech service providers and platform

Informatica, a leader in enterprise AI-powered cloud data management, announced an expansion of its partnership with Google Cloud through the availability of its Cloud Data Governance and Catalog (CDGC) on Google Cloud, available as a transactable offering on Google Cloud Marketplace. Built on the foundation of Informatica’s AI-powered Intelligent Data Management Cloud™ (IDMC), CDGC provides customers with a robust data governance and catalog solution that helps increase data trust, data democratization and data delivery for Google Cloud customers. With CDGC, organizations can more easily govern, classify, define, discover, catalog and measure data across the enterprise. “AI-driven cataloging and governance capabilities provide a rich metadata foundation that is critical for modern analytics and AI initiatives, including Informatica’s recently-released Gen AI Blueprint for the Vertex AI platform and Gemini models,” said Rik Tamm-Daniels, Global Vice President of Strategic Ecosystems and Technology at Informatica. “We are excited to offer CDGC natively on Google Cloud so Google Cloud

KATEK Canada Inc., a leading provider of innovative technology solutions, is pleased to announce its rebranding under the new name, Kontron Canada Systems Inc., effective immediately. This name change reflects the company's commitment to aligning more closely with its parent company, Kontron AG, and expanding its presence within the advanced electronics manufacturing services sector. This milestone marks a strategic step toward unifying the organization’s identity with the global Kontron brand, recognized as a global leader in IoT/embedded computing technology. This change will enhance the company's ability to deliver end-to-end, cutting-edge solutions and services to its customers across various industries. The rebrand represents Kontron’s dedication to being the leader in the electronics manufacturing industry and the company’s commitment to providing exceptional service. Customers and partners can continue to rely on and expect the same high level of service and expertise that they have always received from KATEK Canada Inc. To view the original press

The Nemetschek Group, a leading global provider of software solutions for the AEC/O (Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Operation) and media industries, announced that it has successfully attained the ISO 27001 certification across the Group. The important certification covers the development, implementation, and maintenance of software solutions across the Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Operations (AEC/O) lifecycle as well as for the Media & Entertainment industry. It underscores Nemetschek’s dedication to maintaining the highest standards of information security and ensuring the protection of its data. ISO 27001 is an internationally recognized standard for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS). Achieving this certification signifies that Nemetschek has implemented Information Security company-wide in a robust manner to manage and protect sensitive information, reduce risks of cyber threats, and ensure compliance with data protection regulations globally. The ISO certification covers all brands in the Nemetschek Group, except for the recently acquired company GoCanvas. Key Highlights of Nemetschek’s ISO 27001