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Centric Software® is pleased to announce that TFG (The Foschini Group) has selected Centric Planning™ as the foundation of a multi-phase transformation to drive merchandising agility, inventory optimization and standardize execution across its global brand portfolio. Centric Software delivers innovative, integrated, end-to-end AI-powered enterprise solutions to take products from concept to commercialization. Fashion, luxury, footwear, outdoor, home, consumer electronics, food & beverage, cosmetics & personal care as well as multi-category retail teams can plan, design, develop, source, comply, buy, make, price, allocate, assort, sell and replenish products to achieve strategic and operational digital transformation goals. TFG is one of Africa’s leading specialty retail groups, with 40 brands and thousands of stores spanning fashion, beauty, consumer electronics, jewelry, homeware and furniture. With significant investments already made in e-commerce, supply chain and local manufacturing infrastructure, TFG leaders identified its merchandising capability as the critical next step to fully leverage those groupwide strengths and advance

Discover e-Solutions (DeSL), a leading provider of digital transformation and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software for the fashion, apparel, footwear, and retail industries, announced that Specialist Sports Group Ltd. has selected DeSL’s Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Purchase Order Management (POM) solutions to centralise product development, improve supplier collaboration, and strengthen operational control. Based in Southampton, United Kingdom, Specialist Sports is a performance sports distribution and brand marketing agency with over 30 years of experience. The company sought to replace manual processes, including Excel spreadsheets, Illustrator-based BOM management, and extensive email chains, with a connected digital platform providing real-time visibility and control. With DeSL’s PLM, Specialist Sports will manage product creation, Bills of Materials (BOMs), size charts, Requests for Development (RFD), Requests for Quotation (RFQ), and Quality Control within a single system. DeSL’s Purchase Order Management solution will integrate with Microsoft Business Central, enabling clearer tracking of development status and product approvals, and enable more accurate

CPQ Finland is pleased to announce the launch of CPQ Benelux BV, a new regional subsidiary established to better serve customers and partners across Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg. This strategic expansion reflects our commitment to providing closer support, faster response times, and tailored expertise to organizations operating in one of Europe’s most dynamic industrial regions. For almost a decade, CPQ Finland has been recognized for its deep expertise in Configure Price Quote solutions, advanced product modelling, and high performance sales automation. Our team has built a strong reputation in pricing strategy, product modularisation, and the optimisation of complex configurable offerings — capabilities that are increasingly critical for manufacturers and service providers in competitive global markets. With the creation of CPQ Benelux, customers in the region can now benefit from:  Local presence and direct communication channels  Shorter implementation cycles and faster follow‑up  Regional market understanding combined with CPQ Finland’s full technical expertise  Specialised

Accenture announced new assets and capabilities for its Adaptive Managed Extended Detection and Response (MxDR), empowering clients to augment their Microsoft Security platforms with advanced, integrated solutions. Accenture and Microsoft, together with their joint venture Avanade, will deliver more advanced agentic AI-driven cybersecurity solutions and better data analytics designed to help organizations mitigate threats faster, optimize security operations and strengthen overall business resilience. According to Accenture’s latest State of Cybersecurity Resilience research, 74% of CEOs worry about their organization’s ability to minimize cyberattacks. This concern highlights the urgent need for modern, agentic AI-powered cybersecurity solutions like Accenture MxDR for Microsoft, which autonomously addresses these needs, minimizes the impact of cyberattacks and helps organizations build true business resilience. “Cybersecurity teams have long faced significant challenges in managing massive datasets, and scaling security management tools and overcoming staffing resource limitations,” said Harpreet Sidhu, global lead, Accenture Cybersecurity. “With Accenture MxDR for Microsoft, we’re helping organizations harness

Cyncly, a leading global provider of software and content solutions that power the seamless creation of spaces for living, today announced the acquisition of Smart Glazier, a dedicated software provider for the glazing contractor market.  Smart Glazier provides a purpose-built platform for glazing contractors, combining deep, vertical glazing expertise in design and configuration, with business management capabilities such as quoting, ordering, scheduling and invoicing. The Smart Glazier team brings deep domain knowledge of glazing contractors and their needs, which has supported the development of a strong market position and long-standing customer relationships. The acquisition extends Cyncly’s existing strength in glass manufacturing and dealer solutions into the contractor segment. While contractors play a critical role in configuring, ordering, and installing glass products, they remain one of the least digitized parts of the ecosystem, often forced to use manual, disconnected processes. With Smart Glazier, Cyncly creates a seamless workflow from design to installation, resulting

Bentley Systems, Incorporated, the infrastructure engineering software company, announced the opening of submissions for the Year in Infrastructure event and YII Awards program, which recognizes digital innovation in how infrastructure is designed, built, and operated using Bentley software. Submissions will be accepted through May 3, at 11:59 p.m. EDT. “Originally, the Bentley awards recognized designers who used 3D technology to drive efficiency,” said Monica Schnitger, founder, president, and principal analyst of Schnitger Corporation. “Now they assess how massive projects are building and leveraging rich data assets to create value throughout the entire lifecycle of a project — from initial financial decision-making through design and construction.” Over the past two decades, more than 5,500 of the world’s most significant infrastructure projects have participated in Bentley’s award program. Past winners have included landmark projects such as the digital twin for structural monitoring of St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City; the Seine Nord Europe Canal in France;

ENCY Software is now part of Factory of the Future, a cross-industry initiative in the Netherlands that brings together technology companies across the manufacturing chain and demonstrates how existing production can be transformed into a connected digital system. Presented by Federatie Productietechnologie (FPT), the Dutch Federation for Production Technology, Factory of the Future currently includes 22 partners:ENCY Software, Cadmes, Cellro | CNC Automation, DMG MORI Netherlands, ECI Software Solutions, FANUC Europe, FUCHS Lubricants Benelux, Gühring Benelux, HEIDENHAIN Netherlands, Hoffmann Group | Nederland & België, High Tech Maintenance Nederland (HTM Nederland), Laagland BV, Mitutoyo Nederland | België, Proalpha MKG, MP Solutions Group, Okuma Benelux B.V., Renishaw Benelux B.V., SCHUNK Nederland, Supplydrive, Telko Netherlands, TRUMPF Nederland and Voortman Steel Machinery. Together, they represent manufacturing software, ERP systems, CNC equipment, robotics, metrology, tooling, automation and industrial integration. ENCY joined Factory of the Future as a solution provider that connects engineering data with real production. CAM, postprocessing, machine

planetsoftware GmbH, Bechtle’s PLM specialist in Austria, will operate under the new name Bechtle PLM Austria GmbH from 1 April 2026. Founded in 1996 and part of the Bechtle Group since 2014, the company is Austria’s leading provider of SOLIDWORKS software solutions for digital product development and manufacturing. Adopting the Bechtle PLM brand reflects stronger collaboration with sister companies in Germany, Switzerland and other European markets, and reinforces the ongoing development of PLM services. With more than 50 highly qualified employees, the company will continue to focus on regional customer proximity and comprehensive, personal support across four locations in Austria. planetsoftware GmbH, based in Vienna with additional locations in Graz, Innsbruck and Wels, provides certified consulting, solutions, training and other services for every stage of digital product development. For three decades, the company has served around 2,400 businesses across design‑intensive industries such as mechanical, plant and tool engineering and product design. As Austria’s

beam, a leading developer of solutions and services for architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) professionals, today announced Unbound 2026: World Tour, a new global event series designed to bring AI-powered construction innovation directly to industry professionals in their own cities. Unbound 2026: World Tour reimagines the traditional conference experience giving AEC teams practical insights, peer connection and live demonstrations of the latest advancements in Bluebeam, including the newest AI-powered features in Bluebeam Max. How AI is Shaping the Next Era of Construction  As AI rapidly reshapes how the built environment plans, designs and delivers projects, AEC firms are under pressure to move faster, collaborate and reduce risk. Attendees will see firsthand how these advancements – including Bluebeam Max’s rapidly expanding toolset – are being applied in real‑world workflows. Each stop on the tour will feature:  Global perspectives from Bluebeam leaders on the future of construction technology  Local insight from engineers, builders and project teams delivering work in the region  Live demonstrations and hands‑on examples of AI‑powered tools transforming everyday workflows  Unbound 2026: World Tour kicks off in Mumbai (April 24), followed by events in Stockholm (May 27), London (June

As artificial intelligence shifts from experimentation to enterprise implementation across the design environment, IMAGINiT Technologies, a division of Rand Worldwide, will share a framework for scalable AI adoption at New York Build Expo 2026, March 18–19 at the Javits Center in New York City. IMAGINiT experts will be on site at Booth #566 advising construction leaders on platform integration strategies, connected workflows, and scalable AI readiness, all supported by live demonstrations of its construction technology solutions. “As AI rapidly enters the construction conversation, leaders are recognizing that competitive advantage will come from technology integrations and a sound, comprehensive data strategy,” said Bill Zavadil, president and chief operating officer of Rand Worldwide. “AI is most effective when supported by connected workflows, reliable data, and organizational alignment. At New York Build, we look forward to engaging with construction leaders on how to connect their enterprise systems, strengthen their digital infrastructure, and operationalize AI in ways