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The Nemetschek Group, one of the world’s leading software providers for the Architecture, Engineering, Construction and Operations (AEC/O) industry, has entered into a strategic partnership with Prince Sultan University (PSU), one of Saudi Arabia’s leading private higher education institutions, to support the development of future-ready talent and accelerate innovation across the Kingdom. The partnership reflects a shared commitment to advancing education, technology innovation, entrepreneurship and workforce development across the Architecture, Engineering, Construction, as well as Media and Entertainment sectors. Through this collaboration, Nemetschek Group and PSU will explore joint initiatives designed to strengthen skills development, expand academic-industry engagement and prepare students for the evolving demands of a digitally enabled economy. Both parties will work together to implement programming that supports skills development, entrepreneurship and technology adoption, including the potential establishment of a joint accelerator program. The collaboration will also focus on creating opportunities for workshops, capacity-building initiatives, applied learning programs and joint outreach activities, while

Rand Simulation, a leading provider of engineering simulation solutions and services, has achieved Ansys Apex Channel Partner status, the highest designation within the Ansys Channel Partner Program, now part of Synopsys. This recognition reflects Rand SIM’s advanced technical expertise, proven customer success, and a sustained commitment to helping organizations achieve measurable business outcomes through simulation.  “For our customers, this milestone reflects the value created through our continued investment in our people, processes, technical expertise, and customer enablement,” said Jason Pfeiffer, vice president, Rand Simulation. “We have built a team of engineering and sales professionals who have earned the requisite Ansys simulation certifications, enabling us to deliver deep insight and practical recommendations that help customers apply the right solutions to their most complex design challenges. Having worked with customers on thousands of fluid flow, heat transfer, structural integrity, electromagnetic and optical simulations, our Apex designation underscores our commitment to the customer experience

Rocket Software, a global technology leader in modernization software, announced its first NextGen Academy in Australia will launch on February 23rd. This marks the fourth location for the international education program designed to prepare participants with the essential skills, hands-on experience, and knowledge needed for careers across the broader tech industry, supporting modernization initiatives and addressing global workforce needs. There is still a strong demand for mainframe talent, with 91% of companies planning to hire new mainframe talent within the next two years (Futurum Group). Despite hiring goals, 62% of companies cite a lack of modern mainframe skills as a top challenge (Planet Mainframe). To meet this growing demand, Rocket Software is committed to educating the next wave of engineers and IT leaders. Graduates will participate in an immersive training program that focuses on in-depth technical training around the modern mainframe. “As the world races ahead to adopt new technologies, the infrastructure that supports

Dassault Systèmes reports its IFRS unaudited estimated financial results for the fourth quarter 2025 and full-year ended December 31, 2025. The Group’s Board of Directors approved these estimated results on February 10, 2026. This press release also includes financial information on a non-IFRS basis and reconciliations with IFRS figures in the Appendix. Summary Highlights1 (unaudited, IFRS & non-IFRS unless otherwise noted, all growth rates in constant currencies)  4Q25 total revenue up 1% against a high comparison base, at the low end of objectives FY25 total revenue up 4%, with recurring revenue up 6%, driven by subscription revenue growth of 11% FY25 3DEXPERIENCE and Cloud revenue up 10% and 8% respectively, driven by strategic contract gains 4Q25 & FY25 non-IFRS operating margin of 37.0% and 32.0% respectively, increasing 90 bps and 40 bps respectively in constant currencies, with non-IFRS diluted EPS up 9% in 4Q25 and up 7% in FY25 Aligning the organization to focus on strategic priorities

With an EBIT increase of +42% in Q4, Mensch und Maschine Software SE, a CAD/CAM/BIM specialist company, returned to its long-term record track.  According to the preliminary figures now available, sales in 2025 amounted to approx. EUR 238.5 mln / -27%, with approx. EUR 114.4 mln / +4.7% from M+M Software and approx. EUR 124.1 mln / -43% from Digitization, where after the switch from resale to commission, the majority of revenues from non-value-adding Autodesk purchase has been eliminated. The market volume managed by M+M, including revenues invoiced directly by Autodesk, climbed by approx. 6% to over EUR 373 mln.  Gross profit rose to approx. EUR 181.8 mln / +4.2%, with c. EUR 102.7 mln / +3.7% from Software and c. EUR 79.1 mln / +4.7% from Digitization. The Autodesk transition pushed gross margin to approx. 76% (PY: 53.6%).  EBIT rose to approx. EUR 49.1 mln / +5.7%, with c. EUR 32.4 mln

Science Applications International Corp., a leading mission integrator supporting defense, space, intelligence and civilian agencies, announced unaudited preliminary financial results for the fiscal fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2026 and updated its financial guidance for fiscal year 2027. The Company’s announcement of unaudited preliminary financial results and updated guidance was primarily due to recent procurement delays and unfavorable customer award decisions. These items will result in a reduction to expected fiscal year 2026 and 2027 revenue compared to prior guidance. "While recent dynamics pressure our near-term revenue outlook, we continue to invest to ensure that our solutions directly support what is most impactful to national security and to broader government transformation. We are also improving every stage of our business development and delivery processes by investing in our people, processes, and tools. This includes a bottoms-up enterprise transformation program to increase our investment capacity. I’m confident these efforts will generate

Xometry, Inc., the global AI-powered marketplace connecting buyers and suppliers of custom manufacturing, announced it will report its fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results before the market opens on February 24, 2026. Xometry will host its conference call and webcast to discuss the results at 8:30 a.m. ET (5:30 a.m. PT) on the same day. In addition to its press release announcing its fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results, Xometry will also release an earnings presentation, which will be available on its Investor Relations website. Xometry, Inc. Q4 and Full Year 2025 Earnings Presentation and Conference Call Tuesday, February 24, 2026 8:30 a.m. ET / 5:30 a.m. PT Investors and participants can register in advance here. You may also visit the Xometry Investor Relations Homepage at investors.xometry.com to listen to a live webcast of the call The earnings presentation webcast will be archived within the Investor Relations section of Xometry’s website. To view the original press release, please click here. Search for Xometry on CIMdata.com

During the 2025 Paris Air Show, CIMdata’s Vice President for EMEA, Laurent Finck, was invited to share his perspectives on the evolving Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) landscape. In an interview hosted by PTC, Laurent discusses the significance of MRO in the Aerospace & Defense industry. The conversation highlights how modern PLM strategies are bridging the gap between design and sustainment to drive operational efficiency. Watch the Interview on CIMdata’s YouTube channel. To view the original video, please click here.

NTT DATA, a global leader in AI, digital business and technology services, has acquired Zero&One, the first homegrown Amazon Web Services (AWS) Premier Tier Services Partner in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The acquisition significantly strengthens NTT DATA's cloud capabilities and positions it to tap into the rapidly expanding Middle East cloud services market. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Dubai, Zero&One is a leading regional cloud consultancy. The company holds nine AWS competencies and was the first in the MENA to achieve AWS Generative AI Competency. In 2025, Zero&One was named AWS's MENA Consulting Partner of the Year and received the Rising Star Partner of the Year and Design Partner of the Year awards at the EMEA level. The acquisition supports NTT DATA's regional growth ambitions as the Middle East cloud market enters a period of significant growth, e.g. Saudi Arabia's cloud services market was valued at $4.77 billion last year and

Aptean, a global provider of mission‑critical enterprise software, announced new momentum in its supply chain solution strategy, highlighting advancements in intelligent supply chain execution, AI‑driven logistics and enterprise-wide decision‑making. At Manifest 2026, Aptean is showcasing how organizations are moving beyond data‑driven insights to true decision centric operations, where intelligence, automation and execution work together in real time to deliver faster, smarter outcomes. The Aptean booth will feature unified, AI-driven, end-to-end orchestration across supply chain planning, manufacturing execution, transportation management, and more. Powering Decision Centric Enterprises with AI Traditional supply chain systems were designed to record, plan and report—not to make decisions. Even where AI exists, it often operates in isolated tools that optimize locally rather than across the enterprise. Today’s challenge isn’t data scarcity but decision misalignment, as teams navigate conflicting signals, rigid cycles, and siloed priorities. The Decision Centric Enterprise model elevates decisions as the core operating principle. Instead of asking, “What