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From 1 January 2025, Bechtle AG will reorganise Executive Board responsibilities, consolidating all sales channels within their respective country markets. Germany’s largest IT system house, with subsidiaries in 14 European countries, is thus reinforcing its commitment to expanding its multi-channel offering in every market and advancing its international presence. The goal is to implement a comprehensive market strategy and provide customers with seamless, needs-based support across all channels. As COO, Michael Guschlbauer will oversee operations in Germany and Austria, as well as the Bechtle Group’s specialist units. Meanwhile, Konstantin Ebert, also COO, will assume responsibility for all other markets where Bechtle operates its own subsidiaries, namely France, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Belgium, the UK, Ireland, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Poland, Hungary, and the Czech Republic. This consistent multi-channel strategy is designed not only to strengthen customer loyalty and improve market penetration but also to deliver positive economic outcomes through greater process efficiency. Until now, Bechtle has managed

BuildTec Software Group (BTSG), one of Europe’s leading platforms comprising of partner companies for innovative software solutions in the construction and crafts sector, today announces the appointment of Thomas Surwald as the new CEO of the Group. In this role, he succeeds Alexander Neuss, who is stepping down from the operational business and will continue to play a key role in the strategic direction of BTSG, as President and member of the Advisory Board. Under the leadership of Alexander Neuss, BTSG has established itself as one of the leading platforms for innovative software solutions in the construction and crafts sector. With over 500 employees today, BTSG is driving the growth of the platform to deliver even better and more tailored software solutions to its customers. BTSG covers the areas of construction ERP, timber construction, staircase construction and sheet metal processing, among others, and combines brands such as SEMA, Compass, Powerbird, Sitara,

ITC Infotech, a global leader in technology services and solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with Creatio, a global vendor of a no-code platform to automate workflows and CRM with a maximum degree of freedom. Together, they are set to revolutionize the Banking and Financial Services industry across the UK and Europe, streamlining operations and improving time-to-market with innovative, tailor-made solutions. Through this partnership, ITC Infotech will utilize Creatio’s no-code platform to provide customized digital solutions that swiftly respond to market demands. This collaboration will empower financial institutions to improve operational efficiency, stimulate innovation, and accelerate business growth. Anindya Roy, President – Europe at ITC Infotech, shared, “Our partnership with Creatio is aimed at making it easier, simpler, and faster for our Financial Services customers to collaborate and innovate. By combining ITC Infotech’s deep domain expertise and Creatio’s cutting-edge no-code platform, we will empower our clients to rapidly develop and deploy tailored

Hexagon’s Asset Lifecycle Intelligence division is proud to announce its collaboration with Microsoft, using the Microsoft Azure cloud platform to host the recently launched HxGN SDx2 solution. This collaboration marks an advancement in the digital transformation of the industrial sector, long hindered by manual, outdated operational processes and siloed data. Released in July 2024, HxGN SDx2 is Hexagon’s multi-tenant, cloud-native, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution for excellence in engineering and operations. By creating an intelligent, connected digital twin, HxGN SDx2 captures and uses the vast amounts of data generated during engineering and operational activities. Using Azure infrastructure, this innovative solution ensures that the data is AI-enabled, continuously updated, and contextually relevant, thus enhancing safety, quality, productivity and efficiency. Collaborating with Microsoft enables Hexagon to deliver a capability that provides side-by-side visualization of 2D and 3D engineering data. By integrating these data formats, HxGN SDx2 offers a comprehensive view of projects, facilitating better decision-making and collaboration among

The Nemetschek Group announced its participation in a Series B funding round for Document Crunch, a leading technology company dedicated to transforming document compliance and risk management for the construction industry. The investment and partnership with Nemetschek will enable Document Crunch to accelerate growth, expand its platform, enhance the technology, and increase its market reach. In an industry marked by stringent contract requirements and complex project management, Document Crunch’s AI-driven solutions are designed to streamline compliance tasks, reduce risks, and alleviate the burden of manual oversight for construction professionals. Document Crunch’s focus on contract-related AI is complementary to the innovation in design reviews and construction drawings with Bluebeam, a Nemetschek brand. “At Nemetschek, we are convinced of the transformative potential that AI holds in driving efficiencies and unlocking deeper insights in the construction industry. Our investment in Document Crunch is a natural extension of our commitment to innovation,” says Matt Wheelis, SVP, Strategy, Build &

Synergy between two innovation leaders An interface in the latest Version 4.10 makes it possible to access the 3D CAD model library from 3Dfindit directly within Visual Components and integrate the required parts directly into the simulation process. Mikko Urho, CEO of Visual Components, commented: "Our motto at Visual Components has been to make simulation and offline programming fast and easy to use. The integration of 3Dfindit into Visual Components offers our users the ability to import manufacturer-verified CAD components directly into our software. This enables our users to build their layouts even faster!" Visual Components, founded in 1999 in Espoo, Finland, is a pioneer in the field of 3D simulation for factory planning. The company offers a user-friendly platform that combines visualization, 3D simulation, robot programming and the simulation of material flow and resources in one integrated solution. CADENAS, based in Augsburg, Germany, has been a leader in software development for electronic product

Wipro Limited, a leading technology services and consulting company, announced Omkar Nisal's appointment as the Chief Executive Officer, Europe Strategic Market Unit (SMU), effective immediately. Omkar will report to CEO and MD Srini Pallia and will also join the Wipro Executive Board. Omkar succeeds Pierre Bruno, who is stepping down. Omkar will continue to be based in London. Omkar has been with Wipro since 2012, establishing himself as a trusted advisor to clients, and has built high-performing teams that work with clients across business sectors to deliver exceptional results. Among his many achievements over the years, Omkar successfully ran Wipro’s Banking-EMEA business, working closely with large and niche financial institutions across UKI, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. This included enabling them through their digital transformation with a significant focus on customer journey redesign, enterprise engineering, ways of working, and AI-led automation. He most recently served as the Senior Vice President and

3D Systems (“the Company”) announced the Company will release its financial results for third quarter 2024 after the U.S. stock markets close on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. The Company will hold a conference call and simultaneous webcast to discuss these financial results on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time.  Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results Conference Call Date: Wednesday, November 27, 2024 Time: 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time Listen via webcast: www.3dsystems.com/investor Participate via telephone: 201-689-8345 The webcast replay will be available approximately two hours after the end of the conference call at www.3dsystems.com/investor. Additionally, the Company is announcing that on November 19, 2024, it received a notice (the “NYSE Notice”) from the New York Stock Exchange (the “NYSE”) that the Company is not in compliance with the NYSE’s continued listing requirements under the timely filing criteria established in Section 802.01E of the NYSE Listed Company Manual, because the Company has not timely filed its Quarterly

Accenture has acquired Award Solutions, a provider of training and consulting services in advanced wireless and network technologies, including 5G, internet of things, and cloud-based solutions. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Established in 1997, Award Solutions is headquartered in Plano, Texas, and has employees based in Las Cruces, New Mexico; Branson, Missouri; San Diego, California; and Bangalore, India. The company offers specialized in-person, virtual, and self-paced training skills development programs to global telecom and technology providers, enabling them to leverage the latest technologies, such as 5G, artificial intelligence, automation, data visualization, machine learning, and network virtualization for the telecom industry. Award Solutions integrates the latest standards and technologies in its approach and has a proven track record of agile development to deliver customized, job relevant, network specific, real-world training that accelerates learning and skills acquisition which directly impact job performance. Through expert-led mentoring, Award Solutions equips its clients with the

Honeywell announced that it has agreed to sell its Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) business to Protective Industrial Products, Inc. ("PIP"), a portfolio company of Odyssey Investment Partners, for $1.325 billion in an all-cash transaction. The transaction will enable Honeywell to further simplify its portfolio in order to accelerate value creation in alignment with three compelling megatrends: automation, the future of aviation and energy transition. Honeywell's PPE business, part of the Industrial Automation (IA) business portfolio, is a global provider of PPE for industrial workers, offering a comprehensive and differentiated product portfolio that serves a diverse and resilient set of growing customers and end markets. This announcement follows the divestiture of Honeywell's Lifestyle and Performance Footwear Business to Rocky Brands for $230 million in 2021 and completes Honeywell's exit from PPE. Honeywell will retain its gas detection portfolio within the Industrial Automation segment. The PPE business has approximately 5,000 employees and a streamlined global manufacturing and distribution footprint that allows for cost-effective production, close