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Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA 1 October 2025—CIMdata, Inc., the leading global research, consulting, and education firm specializing in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and the Digital Transformation it enables, announces its participation in an upcoming webinar, “Scaling Smart — How Modern PLM Bridges the Talent Gap.” The webinar, sponsored by Revalize, focuses on the PRO.FILE PLM solution, is set to take place on Thursday, 23 October, at 11:00 AM EDT. The webinar will demonstrate how the PRO.FILE PLM solution can deliver immediate, tangible business impact, focusing on a fast and intuitive adoption model that appeals to younger generations of engineers and establishes a robust data foundation for the future of digital manufacturing. CIMdata’s Vice President, Stan Przybylinski, will join Dr. Steffen Kunnen, PRO.FILE Product Owner to introduce the webinar and set the strategic context. Designed for engineering leaders, IT managers, and PLM strategists seeking practical steps to modernize their enterprise architecture, attendees at this
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Agiloft, a leader in data-first contract lifecycle management (CLM), announced a strategic partnership with Spaulding Ridge, a global cloud advisory and implementation firm. The collaboration will deliver end-to-end CLM transformation services to help global enterprises modernize contracting, accelerate decision-making, and strengthen compliance. With more than 700 successful CLM deployments and deep expertise in NetSuite, Salesforce, Coupa and Snowflake, Spaulding Ridge is a trusted advisor to some of the world’s most complex enterprises. As a Global Systems Integrator (GSI), its team of CLM experts bring strategy, configuration, and integration capabilities to ensure Agiloft deployments delivers measurable ROI. Spaulding Ridge brings deep expertise in business transformation, amplifying the impact of Agiloft’s data-first CLM by helping enterprises apply contract intelligence across finance, revenue, and operations – reducing cycle times, strengthening compliance, and surfacing insights that drive smarter decisions.  By combining Agiloft’s platform with Spaulding Ridge’s proven implementation strategies, organizations can: Optimize finance and operations with speed and
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Constellation Software Inc. (“Constellation”) announced that Mark Leonard has made the decision to resign from his position as President of Constellation for health reasons, effective immediately. Mark Miller, who is currently the Chief Operating Officer of Constellation, has been appointed President by the Constellation Board of Directors. Mr. Leonard will remain as a Director on the Board, and Mr. Miller’s other roles within Constellation will remain unchanged. John Billowits, Chairman of the Board of Constellation, said: “On behalf of the Board and all of the employees of Constellation, I’d like to wish Mark a full and swift recovery. Since Mark’s original inception of Constellation in 1995, his visionary leadership, humility and wisdom have inspired countless Constellation leaders and employees to build what has become a truly exceptional global software company.” Mark Leonard said: “The Board and I have complete confidence in Mark Miller and our executive team to execute on Constellation’s business
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DXC Technology, a leading Fortune 500 global technology services provider, today announced the opening of a new Innovation Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia, strengthening its long-term commitment to customers and growth in Canada. Located in Halifax's vibrant West End, the new Centre sits within the Manulife Business Campus on the Halifax Peninsula. The Centre is designed to foster collaboration, customer engagement, and delivery of innovative AI-powered solutions alongside DXC's comprehensive suite of end-to-end technology services, including application, cloud, infrastructure, and cybersecurity, supporting DXC's growth strategy across Canada.  Building on DXC's AI-first strategy, the Halifax Innovation Centre will serve as a hub for developing and deploying next-generation solutions that combine artificial intelligence with traditional enterprise technology services. It also highlights DXC's commitment to AI-driven transformation through strategic alliances. These include the groundbreaking Agentic Security Operations Center (SOC), developed with 7AI to deliver autonomous cybersecurity capabilities, and a partnership with Boomi that accelerates AI
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IFS, the leading provider of Industrial AI software, today announced the appointment of Mihita Podobnik as Chief People Officer, succeeding Debra McCowan, who is stepping down from her role as Chief Human Resources Officer. Podobnik was most recently IFS Chief of Staff, where she partnered closely with the executive team to lead strategic initiatives and drive transformation across the business. Her leadership skills and ability to connect strategy with execution will be central to advancing IFS’s people-first agenda. “Mihita is highly respected across IFS and I’m delighted to welcome her into this role,” said Mark Moffat, CEO of IFS. “Her leadership, strategic mindset, and deep connection to our people make her the ideal person to take our high-performance agenda forward at pace. I look forward to seeing her impact as we continue to scale globally. “Debra has played a key role in shaping IFS’s people strategy. Her leadership has left a lasting impact,
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Kontron AG, a leading global provider of Internet of Things (IoT)/Embedded Computing Technology (ECT), and Exein, the world’s largest embedded runtime security provider, announced a strategic partnership that will integrate Exein’s cutting-edge Cybersecurity Technology into Kontron’s advanced solutions. Through this collaboration, Exein’s technology becomes a standard security feature of KontronOS, the security-strengthened Linux-based operating system for edge devices, and KontronAIShield, the AI-powered cybersecurity tool, enhancing Kontron’s product portfolio with real-time, AI-driven protection against evolving cyber threats. Data published in July showed that global cyber attacks rose 21% year-on-year in Q2 2025, with Europe seeing the highest rise of any region; 22% on the same period last year.  The partnership represents a significant milestone for the European Cybersecurity landscape, as two of its leading innovators join forces to address the global challenges of the hyper-connected world. Kontron’s long-standing expertise in industrial computing and embedded systems, combined with Exein’s device-level security technology, creates an
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Modular Management is pleased to announce the appointment of Mart Tiismann as Chairman of the Board. Mart brings decades of international leadership experience to the role, having served as President and CEO of Sidel Group, and held senior positions at Eaton Corporation, and ESAB. His career spans engineering, regional management, and executive leadership across Europe and the United States. Mart has been a valued member of Modular Management’s board for over a decade, contributing strategic insight and operational expertise. As Chairman, he will guide the company’s long-term direction and support its mission to help industrial manufacturers reduce complexity, accelerate growth, and lead with modular product architectures. In addition to his industrial leadership, Mart brings extensive knowledge of SaaS products and digital transformation. He will play a key role in helping Modular Management grow its PALMA SaaS business to new levels, supporting clients in achieving faster time to market, improved product governance, and enhanced
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GenAlpha Technologies is proud to announce a new strategic partnership with VIPAR Heavy Duty, a premier network of independent aftermarket truck parts distributors and service providers across North America. By joining forces, GenAlpha and VIPAR will equip members with advanced digital commerce and product support tools that make it easier to identify, sell, and deliver the right parts, helping distributors improve customer service, reduce vehicle downtime, and grow their business in the competitive heavy-duty aftermarket. This collaboration brings together GenAlpha’s expertise in digital commerce and product support solutions with VIPAR’s unmatched reach and influence in the heavy-duty aftermarket. Together, the companies will work to equip VIPAR members with innovative tools and resources that help them serve their customers faster, smarter, and more effectively. “Partnering with VIPAR Heavy Duty is a great opportunity for our company. We share a commitment to helping our customers operate more efficiently and profitably. VIPAR’s strong network and
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Planera, the leader in visual CPM-based construction scheduling, announced that Miles-McClellan Construction, a trusted general contractor with decades of experience in Ohio and beyond, has expanded its use of Planera to now include Planera for iPad. Planera has helped Miles-McClellan to improve accessibility, collaboration, and real-time scheduling updates across its projects. With the adoption of Planera for iPad, the contractor is now making it easy for team members to manage and update project schedules from the field. Challenge: Traditional Tools Left the Field Behind Historically, Miles-McClellan used a combination of Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project to meet contract requirements. While effective in the office, these tools proved cumbersome for field staff. Updating schedules required laptops and time away from the jobsite, leading superintendents to rely on sticky notes, spreadsheets, or other manual methods. The company sought a solution that could be easy to learn, accessible in the field, and collaborative across project teams. Solution:
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Synopsys, Inc., unveiled a digital twin racetrack experience featuring Discovery accelerated by NVIDIA Omniverse libraries at the Aramco STEM Racing World Finals in Singapore. As the exclusive global CFD simulation partner for STEM Racing, Synopsys offers over 400,000 students across the globe complimentary access to advanced simulation software — the same tools leveraged by professional F1 teams — educational resources, and technical support. STEM Racing features middle and high school student teams across 65 countries competing to design and race miniature F1 cars.  The new setup links their race car, refined in Discovery, with a digital twin of the racetrack and Omniverse libraries. Using Discovery, teams can explore advanced aerodynamics concepts and learn how to interpret CFD behavior. Then, they can import this data to Omniverse to visualize the air flow in real-time, enabling deeper understanding of complex STEM topics. At the STEM Racing World Finals, students can interact with a simplified version of the
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