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IFS, the leading enterprise cloud and Industrial AI software provider, today announced that Henry Schein, the world’s largest provider of health care solutions to office-based dental and medical practitioners, has chosen IFS Cloud to transform its dental field operations management to improve technical service and help fuel international growth. Henry Schein will implement IFS Cloud’s Mobile Workforce Management (MWM), Planning and Scheduling Optimization (PSO), and Field Service Management (FSM) solutions. The company is building an international template to consolidate applications and processes across several countries for dental field technicians, starting in key markets in Europe and North America. Henry Schein recognized the need to consolidate disparate technology and processes through a unified, multi-country platform in order to continue scaling efficiently. In addition, the company sought a modern, composable solution capable of supporting its complex operational requirements and helping to enhance the customer experience. The implementation of IFS Cloud will enable Henry Schein to

Centric Software® is pleased to announce that Turkish apparel and lifestyle brand, YARGICI, has successfully implemented Centric PLM™ to boost efficiency and bolster growth. Centric Software provides the most innovative enterprise solutions to plan, design, develop, source, buy, make, price, allocate, sell and replenish products such as fashion, outdoor, luxury, footwear, home and related goods like cosmetics & personal care as well as multi-category retail to achieve strategic and operational digital transformation goals. Founded by Emir Yargici in 1978, YARGICI has evolved into a premium ready-to-wear fashion and lifestyle brand, known for its timeless sophistication and minimalist aesthetic. With over four decades of experience, YARGICI has established itself as a leading Turkish brand with over 50 retail stores located in the most upscale neighborhoods in Turkey and a popular e-commerce channel to serve its international customers. Based in Istanbul with more than 450 employees, YARGICI’s current global footprint extends to countries including

 PDF Key Takeaways Hitachi's unusual position, being referred to as both a global industrial conglomerate and a digital services provider referred to as “One Hitachi,” enables Hitachi Digital Services (HDS) to test and refine solutions internally before offering them to clients, ensuring practical and proven innovations. HDS emphasizes collaborative engagement with clients, leading to deeper trust, better business outcomes, and scalable transformation. HDS' strategic directions (Vision 2027 and Lumada 3.0) focus on sustainability, innovation, and the convergence of IT, OT, and AI to lead global industries through the next wave of transformation. HDS is redefining AI through Agentic AI—intelligent agents that act autonomously to improve operations, decisions, and user experiences. CIMdata attended Hitachi Digital Services Analyst & Advisor Connect 2025 on May 20-21, 2025, in Dallas, TX. The event brought together HDS company leaders, clients, analysts, and industry advisors for a two-day exploration of how HDS is seeking to shape the digital future. CIMdata was excited

IFS, the leading provider of enterprise cloud and Industrial AI software, announced that Gigaphoton, a Japan-based world leading manufacturer of lightsources for semiconductor lithography, has adopted IFS Cloud to transform manufacturing and service efficiency and scale its operations to meet growing market demand. Gigaphoton is renowned for the design, production and service of the highly advanced excimer lasers essential to semiconductor production. With the global semiconductor industry experiencing rapid expansion across artificial intelligence (AI), automotive, industrial equipment and communications sectors, the manufacturer is undergoing a major transformation to enhance visibility and productivity across its operations. The adoption of IFS Cloud is a critical step in this journey, providing an integrated, composable platform to consolidate its systems and drive growth. IFS Cloud will allow Gigaphoton to unify a wide range of previously disjointed business processes, transforming efficiency at pace from a single platform that provides Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) for manufacturing and Field

Centric Software® is pleased to announce that GLDN by Görtz has selected Centric PLM™ to boost operational efficiency and power digitalization. Centric Software provides the most innovative enterprise solutions to plan, design, develop, source, buy, make, price, allocate, sell and replenish products such as fashion, outdoor, 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 May 2024, GLDN by Görtz is more than just a fashion brand: innovative, versatile and inspiring, it celebrates individual style with thoughtfully designed women’s capsule collections based on a mix-and-match concept. From sneakers and ballerina pumps to sandals and high heels, GLDN empowers customers to create effortless day-to-night looks, starting with the perfect pair of shoes. Available in around 16 stores, GLDN is already making its mark in the premium fashion space, with a 360-degree shopping experience that combines

Hitachi Digital Services, the digital consultancy and technology services subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd., announced a strategic partnership with DS Smith to modernize its integration platform and accelerate digital transformation. Through this collaboration Hitachi Digital Services will design and build DS Smith’s AI and system integrations, driving innovation in complex manufacturing and packaging environments by deploying state-of-the-art technologies to enhance operational efficiency and flexibility. DS Smith, a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions, has embarked on a large-scale digital transformation to improve its business agility. The company’s legacy integration platform, Microsoft BizTalk, is approaching end-of-life support in 2027, creating a need for modernization. Rather than a simple replacement, DS Smith sought an innovative, future-proof solution leveraging Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS) capability. By partnering with Hitachi Digital Services, DS Smith is transitioning to a cloud-based, AI-powered integration ecosystem built on the Boomi platform. This transformation will enable DS Smith to move away from outdated

Computer Guidance Corporation, the leading developer of cloud-based ERP solutions for the construction industry, announced that specialty marine construction firm, J.F. Brennan Company (Brennan), has implemented a real-time integration of its eCMS Construction Cloud ERP with Autodesk Construction Cloud’s construction management software Autodesk Build to enhance communication and information sharing between accounting and project management functions. Headquartered in La Crosse, Wisconsin, Brennan specializes in marine infrastructure construction, environmental remediation, commercial diving, submarine cabling, and harbor management services. As part of its continued commitment to innovation and efficiency, the company sought a more unified view of its operations across departments. Management identified several challenges related to siloed systems, including inconsistent communication across departments, an excess of manual data entry, duplicate recordkeeping, and poor visibility of real time project costs. Brennan’s project management and accounting systems operated independently, creating information gaps and inefficiencies. To better integrate its business operations, Brennan turned to Computer Guidance Corporation

Infor, the industry cloud complete company, announced that Riverina Water has reported a strong return on investment from the first phase implementation of Infor CloudSuite Public Sector.  Riverina Water’s deployment of Infor CloudSuite Public Sector includes Infor Financials & Supply Management, Infor CIS Billing and Infor Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) for integrated planning, budgeting, forecasting and financial consolidation, business intelligence and analytics.  Go-live for phase one from July 2023 has seen extensive benefits across its operations as well as improvements in customer satisfaction, enhancing several key areas:  Certificate handling: Rates certificate management was shifted online, with customers to use a self-service portal instead of manual processes. Meter reading data is entered live via a mobile application. As a result, there has been a significant reduction in manual effort internally and a more than six-day improvement in certificate turnaround time for customers. Customer requests: Riverina Water previously used an existing Electronic Document Management System to record customer

Siemens Digital Industries Software announced that it has renewed its collaboration with Northrop Grumman to support their state-of-the-art digital ecosystem within the aerospace and defense industry. Northrop Grumman will expand use of the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio, which will enable data-driven decision making across the enterprise, streamline development cycles and accelerate innovation in the design and production of cutting-edge defense systems. Northrop Grumman leads the industry in digital design, manufacturing and modernization, with more than 160 programs operating in a comprehensive digital ecosystem which includes all phases of a product’s lifecycle from design, manufacturing, testing and delivery. Siemens Xcelerator advances this digital-first approach across Northrop Grumman’s portfolio of advanced capabilities ranging from sea to space. “Today we are making a pivotal step in continuing to support Northrop Grumman’s work to create an industry-leading digital engineering ecosystem to accelerate the delivery of next-generation programs,” said Del Costy, managing director, Americas, Siemens Digital Industries Software. “We

IFS, the leading provider of enterprise cloud and Industrial AI software, announces that TOMRA Collections North America, a division of global recycling leader TOMRA, has achieved major operational and service performance gains since implementing IFS Cloud. TOMRA, known for capturing over 48 billion used beverage containers annually through its 85,000+ reverse vending machine installations worldwide, has long relied on IFS technology to manage its complex, large-scale field service operations. Following a strategic upgrade in 2023 to IFS Cloud, TOMRA has embraced a new era of agility, data-based intelligence, and ongoing value through its early adoption of IFS.ai. At the heart of TOMRA’s transformation is its field service organization—responsible for maintaining mission-critical equipment across diverse locations and climates. By standardizing systems, processes, and KPIs globally, and leveraging IFS Cloud’s real-time visibility, TOMRA has significantly improved key service metrics. First-time fix rates now consistently reach 96–97%, up from 84%, and overall operational efficiency has