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SolidCAD, a leading Canadian technology consulting firm, is proud to announce the renewal of its strategic partnership with CTC Software , a Symetri Company, a globally recognized provider of productivity tools and workflow solutions for Autodesk users. This renewed alliance brings together two powerhouse organizations to deliver enhanced value, innovation, and support to AECO professionals across Canada. Following the recent acquisition of CTC Software by Symetri—a European leader in digital solutions for the built environment—this partnership is a reflection of both companies’ commitment to empowering customers with tools that maximize productivity, streamline workflows, and unlock new possibilities. “Re-establishing our partnership with SolidCAD is an exciting milestone,” said Saeid Berenjian, CEO of CTC Software. “Their deep industry expertise and strong client relationships across Canada make them an ideal partner to represent our solutions. Together, we will provide even greater support to our mutual customers and help them reach their full potential.” This partnership enables Canadian

Cyncly, the leading global provider of software and content solutions that help make amazing spaces for living, has opened its operations center for the European market in Lisbon, with plans to hire 60 employees in 2025 and 300 by 2027. Cyncly develops software to connect designers, retailers and manufacturers via intuitive, intelligent and integrated solutions. The company's solutions help all participants in the spaces-for-living industry deliver a better consumer experience and improve their profitability. Cyncly, a private company, employs more than 2,500 professionals to develop innovative software and support solutions. The company serves more than 70,000 design, retail and manufacturing clients in more than 100 countries. “In a rigorous selection process in which more than 40 cities at European level were analyzed, Lisbon stood out for its quality of talent and business environment,” said João Bôto Gonçalves, Chief Transformation Officer, Cyncly. “As a company dedicated to leading with technology and customer support, we

DXC Technology, a leading Fortune 500 global technology services provider, has appointed Anders Lange as Chief Procurement Officer, effective immediately. Lange will report to DXC's Chief Administrative Officer, James Walker. "Anders brings extensive experience in global organizations and a proven track record of delivering results," said Walker. "His expertise in transformation leadership, operational efficiency, risk management, supplier performance improvement, and cost savings will be invaluable as we continue to evolve our procurement organization." With over 15 years of leadership experience in procurement and supply chain management, Lange will lead DXC's global procurement function, spearheading transformation initiatives, including expanding AI adoption to streamline processes and drive growth. Lange most recently served as Global Head of Procurement at Bloomberg, overseeing procurement and supplier management. Previously, he held procurement leadership roles at LEO Pharma, Diageo, and Carlsberg Breweries. He has also served as a guest lecturer at Copenhagen Business School. To view the original press release, please

iBase-t, the global leader in cloud software for the Aerospace and Defense industry,announced a strategic relationship with Articul8, a pioneer in enterprise Generative AI (GenAI) platforms. This collaboration seeks to integrate Articul8’s advanced GenAI capabilities with iBase-t’s Solumina Manufacturing Operations Platform, delivering AI-driven insights and automation to Aerospace & Defense manufacturing operations. By combining iBase-t’s expertise in simplifying complex manufacturing processes with Articul8’s autonomous GenAI data perception and reasoning capabilities, the collaboration aims to enhance Aerospace & Defense data-driven decision-making, streamline operations, and improve overall productivity for manufacturers. “Enhancing decision-making and process efficiency with AI-powered intelligence is a pivotal step in our mission to simplify the complexities of aerospace and defense manufacturing,” said Sung Kim, CTO of iBase-t. “By empowering Solumina users with expert-level GenAI capabilities, we are ultimately helping the industry drive greater efficiency and accelerate time to market. Articul8’s expertise in domain-specific GenAI models, coupled with their platform’s advanced data perception

PDSVISION, a leading global solution provider supporting customers in their digitalization journeys, is pleased to announce the appointment of Joel Odland as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Joel starts April 1, 2025. Joel Odland brings a wealth of experience to PDSVISION, having previously served as the CFO at Eniro Group AB, where he played a pivotal role in driving strategic transformation and operational efficiency. With a background in industrial engineering and economics from Lund University, Joel has held various senior financial positions, including Group CFO at J. Lindeberg and Finance Director North Europe at Safilo and several roles with Proctor & Gamble. His broad leadership experience across industries will be invaluable as PDSVISION continues to expand globally. “We are excited to welcome Joel Odland to PDSVISION. Joel’s proven track record in leading strong and international finance teams will be instrumental as we continue our growth journey and build our global support

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, announced that it is doubling down on its commitment to support the U.S. military and federal government by establishing Schneider Electric Federal. As a longtime partner to the U.S. government, Schneider Electric provides secure, uninterrupted, and reliable power to critical systems, digitalizing and modernizing the government to be more efficient and secure via our hardware and AI-driven software solutions. This announcement marks the incorporation of Schneider Electric Federal, building on the previous business known as Schneider Electric Critical Buildings Systems Inc. It also reflects the growing collaboration between Schneider Electric and the U.S. government and military to design and build more efficient and hardened military infrastructure, install microgrid technologies, upgrade buildings, modernize electrical infrastructure, and more.  “Energy security is national security, and as the largest consumer of energy, the federal government must have access to secure, efficient, and reliable power,” said

Alphawave Semi, a global leader in high-speed connectivity and compute silicon for the world’s technology infrastructure, is thrilled to participate in this year's Optical Fiber Communications Conference & Exhibition (OFC). Celebrating OFC's 50th anniversary, Alphawave Semi will showcase a broad array of advanced data connectivity solutions for AI, compute and network architectures and engage in technical speaking sessions and collaborative technology demonstrations with partners. Alphawave Semi will showcase groundbreaking innovations through the following live demonstrations: 224G PAM4 Electrical SerDes: 224G XLR IP subsystem solutions unlocking the next generation in connectivity. 6T I/O Chiplets: Chiplet technologies that are silicon ready, with solutions for PCle and Ethernet linking up in the multi-vendor interoperability demonstration at 112G. UCIe D2D IP Subsystem: Delivering ultra-high speeds in silicon proven advanced packaging to enable optical I/O chiplet designs across many package types. Also supports silicon proven standard organic packaging. Paving the way to 64G: UCIe: Discover how our Gen3 64 Gbps UCIe IP delivers

AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software, driving digital transformation and sustainability, is announcing multiple new partnerships at its flagship event, AVEVA World. Taking place this year in San Francisco, AVEVA is partnering with Databricks to revolutionize industrial operations with a secure and open approach to data and AI. AVEVA is also announcing a strategic partnership with Track’em, a cutting-edge material tracking and mobility solution provider, to deliver real time visibility and cost control in capital projects. Hosted from 8-10th April, the three-day conference will feature over 160 global speakers including Stanford Professor Erik Brynjolfsson, CEO of Schneider Electric, Olivier Blum, and CEO of Archaea Energy, Starlee Sykes, as well as many other business leaders. The event includes over 150 breakout sessions across 12 industries, discussing how industrial intelligence is enabling companies to analyse, visualise, and contextualise their data to improve decision-making, build resilience, and enhance sustainability across the enterprise. Additionally, AVEVA will be unveiling new

EarthCam, the global leader in live camera technology, content and services, is showcasing its industry leading SaaS platform at ISC West. With advanced AI analytics, continuous video recording and Central Station Monitoring (CSM), the company is continuing to grow its services for project security, safety and risk analysis. This week at ISC West, EarthCam is demonstrating a new range of mobile camera trailers and software services for the construction, transportation and retail industries. Safety and security are top priorities for construction sites, critical infrastructure and facilities facing risks such as theft, vandalism and liability claims. EarthCam’s security solutions range from perimeter security to heavy-duty mobile camera trailers. LED strobes, sirens and talk-down functionality act as deterrents, while the CSM service provides 24/7 real-time security response through UL Listed, Five Diamond-certified monitoring centers based in the U.S. Trained specialists assess AI-detected incidents, verify potential threats and coordinate law enforcement response when necessary. EarthCam continues to

The Nemetschek Group, a leading software provider for the AEC/O and media industry, will be presenting its latest innovations together with its brands ALLPLAN, Bluebeam, dRofus, Graphisoft and Solibri at BIM World Paris on April 2 and 3, 2025. At stand D10/F11, the focus will be on the growing importance of artificial intelligence and sustainability – two key topics that are significantly shaping the digital transformation of the industry. BIM World 2025 offers an extensive program of conferences and workshops on current topics such as BIM & Interoperability, Cybersecurity & Artificial Intelligence and Decarbonization & Sustainable Development. With over 250 exhibitors, it is one of the leading events for digital solutions and innovations in the construction, real estate and urban planning industries. In addition to exciting live demonstrations and insights into the innovative software solutions at their own stand, speakers from the Nemetschek Group and its brands will also be presenting as part