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HCLTech, a leading global technology company, and one of the world’s leading manufacturers of trucks, buses, construction equipment, marine and industrial engines and comprehensive transport solutions, headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, announced that they have renewed their long-standing digital transformation agreement with an expanded scope of services. Under a new multi-year contract, HCLTech will enhance and modernize the Gothenburg-based manufacturer’s IT infrastructure and transform its digital foundation services. By leveraging its proprietary GenAI-led service transformation platform, AI Force, HCLTech will deliver platform-based managed services, hyper automation and full-stack observability. The AI-powered solutions will enable one-click provisioning of IT services and will help optimize operational efficiency and enhance the employee and customer experience. HCLTech’s solutions will accelerate the client’s sustainability goals by advancing responsible and efficient IT practices. “We are delighted to be a trusted digital transformation partner and contribute to the client’s growth strategy. We look forward to leveraging our full-stack technology portfolio to

Informatica, a leader in enterprise AI-powered cloud data management, announced that Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd., a global leader in transportation equipment manufacturing, has chosen to implement Informatica’s AI-powered Master Data Management (MDM) solution as part of the customer’s digital transformation strategy. Yamaha Motor was faced with challenges of managing extensive and complex data and siloed systems across its manufacturing and business operations in different global locations. Furthermore, Yamaha Motor’s global ERP systems required the unification of data standards and data harmonization from instances and contents which differ from region to region, and the inability to share the same master data to each group company’s ERP systems and business systems further hindered operational efficiency of the businesses. To overcome the challenges, Yamaha Motor is implementing Informatica's industry-leading multidomain MDM SaaS solution, powered by Informatica’s CLAIRE® AI engine, to streamline, centralize, and automate cross-domain and cross-departmental data assets for a comprehensive, contextualized 360-degree view. This implementation helps enable

Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA 23 September 2025—Members of the Aerospace & Defense PLM Action Group (AD PAG) will sponsor a webinar on advancing the Code of PLM Openness (CPO). The webinar, The Code of PLM Openness – what it is and why it matters now more than ever!, will take place at 11:00 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, 21 October 2025. Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) has become indispensable in the digital age, enabling organizations to coordinate every stage of a product’s journey from conception to end-of-life. In today’s fast-evolving supply chains, open systems architecture and adherence to the Code of PLM Openness are critical. Initially developed in 2012 by the prostep ivip Association, the CPO was a response to the industry embracing the service-oriented approach to technology and computing for access to engineering data. Since then, the concept has evolved into a holistic approach to open systems architecture, accompanied by a corresponding standard

Accenture has announced its intent to acquire French Orlade Group (“Orlade”), which provides advisory and project management services for capital projects through its subsidiaries, which include Op2 and pmO. The acquisition would significantly expand Accenture’s capabilities to help clients optimize their investments in large-scale, long-term projects, such as nuclear power plants, power grids, rolling stock, defense systems and space launch systems. Op2‘s services include advising clients on how they can organize and execute capital projects more successfully with lead time reduction expertise, key best practices for large-scale project management and predictive data-driven models. pmO’s project management processes and tools help clients deliver capital projects on time and on budget. Orlade and its subsidiaries would bring approx. 200 professionals, most of which are based in Paris and Bordeaux. The company’s international locations include Montréal (Canada) and Brisbane (Australia). Their teams would join Accenture’s infrastructure and capital projects practice within Industry X. Accenture’s planned acquisition would come at a

PROS Holdings, Inc. (“PROS”), a leading provider of AI-powered SaaS pricing and selling solutions, and Thoma Bravo, a leading software investment firm, announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which PROS will be acquired by Thoma Bravo in an all-cash transaction valuing PROS at approximately $1.4 billion. Under the terms of the agreement, PROS shareholders will receive $23.25 per share in cash, representing a premium of approximately 41.7 percent over PROS’ closing share price on September 19, 2025, the last full trading day prior to the transaction announcement, and a 53.2 percent premium to PROS’ volume weighted average share price over the 30-day period ending the same date. Upon completion of the transaction, PROS will become a private company with the benefit of Thoma Bravo’s operating capabilities, capital support and deep sector expertise, and will be well positioned to continue delivering on key strategic priorities, including advancing AI

Digital Twin Consortium® (DTC) announced that Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) has joined as a member. AMD will bring its cutting-edge AI processing capabilities and innovative edge computing solutions to accelerate AI-powered digital twin systems development and deployment across industries. The addition of AMD is pivotal as the digital twin market rapidly evolves toward intelligent, autonomous systems powered by artificial intelligence. The company’s recent breakthrough innovations include AMD Ryzen™ AI series processors and ROCm™ 7 software, the latest evolution of its open-source software platform built to unleash the full potential of AMD Ryzen™ AI and select AMD Radeon™ Graphics systems. AMD continues to champion open software and platforms, highlighting the context of digital twin Minions and Lemonade as key enablers of next-generation digital twin capabilities. Minions is an agentic framework developed by the Hazy Research Group at Stanford University for collaboration between frontier models running in the data center and smaller models running locally on an AI PC. Lemonade

Jacksonville State University (Jax State) has partnered with EOS North America’s Additive Minds applied engineering group to expand its additive manufacturing (AM) curriculum through the Additive Minds Academy Ignite Program. This collaboration provides Jax State students with access to industrial-grade AM training and resources as part of the university’s growing focus on advanced manufacturing technologies. As part of this initiative, Jax State has also acquired its second EOS M 290 system, an industry-leading laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) metal 3D printer, to provide students with hands-on experience using production-grade AM technology. The Additive Minds Academy Ignite Program is designed to accelerate AM education and workforce development by offering scalable, structured online and hybrid learning solutions. It supports educational institutions in teaching the fundamentals and applications of industrial 3D printing, including machine operation, safety, design for AM, production strategies, and more.  “We’re excited to deepen our commitment to additive manufacturing education through the Ignite

JBT Marel Corporation, a global leader in food and beverage technology solutions, released its 2024 Sustainability Report, “Shaping the Future of Food Together.” The report highlights how the company creates meaningful impact for customers, employees, communities, and the wider food ecosystem. “Sustainability is more than a goal—it’s a responsibility,” said Brian Deck, Chief Executive Officer. “Every step we take today defines the kind of company we will be tomorrow. Together, JBT Marel’s diverse solutions, enhanced operational scale, and deep application, service, and digital expertise expand our ability to support customers and the global food system.” JBT Marel’s Sustainability report reflects our clear purpose: To Transform the Future of Food. Hunger, malnutrition, water scarcity, carbon emissions, and climate change are among the most pressing challenges of our time. JBT Marel is uniquely positioned to address these challenges, guided by five key pillars: Customers: JBT Marel is focused on delivering advanced, proven, and complementary machine and

L&T Technology Services, a global leader in AI, Digital & ER&D Consulting Services, announced a multi-year membership agreement with the MIT Media Lab, one of the world’s most prestigious research institutions. As a consortium Lab Member, LTTS intends to explore next-generation advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), underscoring its commitment to driving transformational innovation in Mobility, Sustainability and Tech.  As part of the agreement, LTTS will engage in active discussions and information exchange with the Media Lab’s unique cross-disciplinary ecosystem that brings together researchers, innovators and industry leaders. The collaboration not only emphasizes practical AI innovation but also accelerates technology-driven advancements by linking LTTS’ expertise in AI and engineering with the Media Lab’s unique research approach. Together, they intend to explore sustainable engineering solutions that redefine industries, from creating smarter mobility systems to rethinking infrastructure for a greener future. “We are delighted to join the MIT Media Lab, a dynamic and creative interdisciplinary research sandbox,”

Trace One, a global leader in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and compliance solutions, announced that Séverine Tourpin will serve as its new Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Christophe Vanackère. The transition has been seamless, maintaining full support for our customers.  Séverine takes the helm at a pivotal moment. With over 25 years in PLM, SaaS, and product software, she has successfully led fast-growing SaaS businesses serving diverse and global customer bases and driving international expansion at scale. Having held executive leadership roles at Trace One in the past, she brings experience and comprehensive knowledge of the organization. Her return ensures continuity and momentum as the company accelerates its global strategy, guided by our mission of empowering brands to accelerate their digital transformation, deliver products of exceptional quality, and create meaningful impact for customers and communities.  Under her leadership and with the support of Main Capital who invested in Trace One earlier in 2025, the company will reinforce its focus