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Peter Bilello, President and CEO of CIMdata, published a blog post for Configit on the topic of Configuration Lifecycle Management. He says, “More and more, the “what” and “why” questions are about Model-Based Structures (MBS’s), which are the information foundation for Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), and whether coagulating the enterprise’s information into models is important and what configuration management’s role should be.” To learn more about what CLM’s role should be, read the full article here: https://configit.com/clm-model-based-connection-by-cimdata/ To view the original press release, please click here.

Data management specialist mip is the latest addition to CENIT Group. With a new range of innovative solutions in data analytics, document & information management and now about 300 experts in this business field, CENIT is expanding its market position in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. For CENIT AG, 2023 began with a step toward further growth: Effective January 1, 2023, the Munich-based mip Management Information Partner GmbH became a member of the international CENIT Group. Established in 1988, mip GmbH is a software and consulting company active in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. mip and its staff of about 30 experts specialize in data management and analysis, software development, as well as operation of IT infrastructure and applications. The 100-percent acquisition of the strong, agile data management specialist mip is part of the consistent, carefully planned growth strategy of IT, software and consulting provider CENIT: The company’s target-setting until 2025 is aimed at

OpenText™ announced that it has closed the previously announced acquisition (the “Acquisition”) of Micro Focus International plc (“Micro Focus”), a leading provider of mission-critical software technology and services that help customers accelerate digital transformation.  “I would like to welcome Micro Focus customers, partners and employees to OpenText,” said OpenText CEO & CTO Mark J. Barrenechea. “Digital life is life, and with Micro Focus’ great products and talent, we will help organizations of all sizes accelerate their digital transformation.” Barrenechea further added, “With this acquisition, OpenText’s corporate mission expands to help enterprise professionals secure their operations, gain more insight into their information, and better manage an increasingly hybrid and complex digital fabric with a new generation of tools that include Cybersecurity, Digital Operations Management, Applications Modernization & Delivery and AI & Analytics. This new generation of Information Management software will help organizations accelerate their digital transformation and drive growth while reducing costs.” Preliminary Financial OverviewFurther

At the 2023 Agiloft Summit flagship event in Las Vegas, Agiloft, the global standard in no-code contract lifecycle management (CLM), announced the winners of its annual Agiloft Orange Awards. Lumen, CDW, Amerisure, Deloitte are among the award winners for exemplifying best practices in CLM adoption, implementation, and innovation. “Congratulations to the winners of this year’s Agiloft Orange Awards, who are setting the standard for excellence in enterprise contract lifecycle management,” said Agiloft CEO Eric Laughlin. “Every single one of these companies is innovating, accelerating, and pushing the boundaries of contract management with Agiloft. With the Agiloft Orange Awards, we celebrate powerful stories of customer success alongside strong partnerships that maximize the value of CLM for the world’s leading organizations.” This year’s Agiloft Orange Awards winners include: Lumen – Best CLM Transformation: For demonstrating what excellence looks like when it comes to complete CLM transformation, ensuring all contracts are managed efficiently, and allowing relevant teams to

Blackline Safety Corp., a global leader in connected safety technology, announced it will be exhibiting at the 2023 EGYPS exhibition, where it will showcase its suite of ground-breaking connected safety devices. The event is taking place at the Egypt International Exhibition Center, Cairo, from February 13 to 15 and expects to attract more than 500 exhibitors and 32,000 attendees. Blackline Regional Sales Manager Samy Karam Gerguis has also been invited to give a presentation at the adjoining EGYPS Technical Conference on February 13 at 2:30 p.m. (Room 1, Session 1), where he will provide unique insight into “How to improve health and safety in the energy industry by using connected wearable technology.” The EGYPS 2023 Technical Conference brings together global oil, gas, and energy professionals to showcase the latest technical opportunities and challenges, breakthrough research findings, innovative technologies and industry solutions, creating an excellent learning and networking hub for the industry’s technical experts. At the exhibition, attendees

A.P.C., French clothing and accessories brand for men and women, has chosen Centric Software’s Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solution to power its digital transformation. Centric Software® provides the most innovative enterprise solutions to plan, design, develop, source and sell products such as apparel, footwear, sporting goods, furniture, home décor, cosmetics, food & beverage and luxury to achieve strategic and operational digital transformation goals. Founded in 1987 by Jean Touitou, A.P.C. offers authentic, accessible and sustainable ready-to-wear collections. Originally a specialist in raw denim, the company now distributes a wide range of clothing and accessories inspired by everyday life, with a sober and relaxed elegance. With an international presence, A.P.C. runs a diversified distribution network: independent boutiques, wholesalers, websites and distribution licenses, particularly in Japan and South Korea. Each season, the brand launches nearly 1,500 references, in addition to four to six annual collaborations in partnership with major fashion brands and personalities. A.P.C. continues to

Under the motto "Learn. Share. Inspire." the interactive live event INSIDE VECTORWORKS will take place on February 15 from 9:30-15:30. Get an in-depth look at how the new features and technologies of Vectorworks 2023 work and learn about them using concrete examples - practical, understandable and specifically tailored to your industry. Learn more about the advantages of planning and collaboration with Vectorworks in best-practice presentations by and for planners. Vectorworks product experts will also answer your questions in a live chat and will be available for personal discussions. To view the original press release, please click here. Search for Vectorworks on CIMdata.com Search for Nemetschek on CIMdata.com

Altair, a global leader in computational science and artificial intelligence (AI), announced that Airbus Commercial has selected Altair SimSolid® – the game-changing simulation technology that performs structural analyses on fully featured CAD assemblies within minutes – in its ZEROe global initiative, which aims to create the world’s first zero-emission commercial aircraft.  “Altair SimSolid is the premier simulation technology for engineers, designers, analysts, and manufacturers. It eliminates geometry preparation and meshing, which are the two most time-consuming, expertise-extensive, and error-prone tasks in conventional structural simulations,” said Sam Mahalingam, chief technology officer, Altair. “Airbus choosing Altair SimSolid further solidifies Altair as a leader in worldwide sustainability initiatives and continues the two companies’ long and fruitful history of successful collaboration.” Altair SimSolid will save Airbus’ design and engineering teams time, money, and hassle. Altair SimSolid was selected because it has shown that it will reduce elementary part analysis delivery times from days to minutes, and cuts complex assembly

Accenture and UKG, a leading provider of HR, payroll, and workforce management solutions for all people, are collaborating to help Ardent Health Services improve workforce visibility and agility across its network of 30 hospitals and 200 sites of care. From timekeeping to scheduling, Ardent is transforming workforce operations to empower frontline talent with more flexible scheduling solutions that support work-life experiences, while remaining focused on providing quality healthcare services. Accenture worked with Ardent to leverage UKG Dimensions, an AI-powered workforce management solution, to more effectively manage scheduling, payroll and attendance across its healthcare facilities. Accenture’s extensive talent management and healthcare operations experience, combined with UKG’s intelligent workforce management suite, designed to meet industry-specific needs, has empowered Ardent to reimagine its approach to workforce management with a strategic vision to support more than 24,000 team members across the country. “This integration is a key example of how we’re delivering on our purpose to

SAP SE announced that BMW Group will expand its strategic partnership with SAP to accelerate its digital transformation. On January 25, 2023, this was sealed by both companies. Using the RISE with SAP solution, BMW Group will move its entire SAP software landscape. The company will merge its cloud strategy with its existing SAP S/4HANA systems, allowing for joint innovation for critical business areas, including finance, parts supply, warehousing, supply chain and production. This will help BMW Group to digitalize faster, more comprehensively and more efficiently in the future. Expanding a Long-Standing Strategic Partnership BMW Group and SAP look back on a long-standing strategic partnership. As part of RISE with SAP, BMW Group will have access to a cloud platform for end-to-end business processes. Alexander Buresch, CIO and Senior Vice President, BMW Group IT, said: “This strategic decision will help us to drive our digitalization leadership even faster forward. We are increasing the flexibility of