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IFS, a leading provider of enterprise cloud and Industrial AI software, has announced that Anticimex Sweden, part of Anticimex Group, a global leader in pest control and hygiene solutions, will implement IFS Cloud to transform its service operations and further support an enhanced customer experience. Building on a 25-year partnership with IFS, Anticimex chose to migrate to IFS Cloud as part of its strategic transition from providing a treatment-based approach to preventive pest control. Anticimex will use the new platform to standardize service processes and provide the scalability needed to support future growth and long-term sustainability goals through increased digitalization. Anticimex had already been successfully using the latest IFS’s Planning Scheduling & Optimization (PSO) solution since 2019. A key factor in their decision to upgrade to IFS Cloud was the ability to continue leveraging the latest Industrial AI-driven PSO capabilities within the platform. Together with the Mobile Work Order app and Advanced

IFS, the leading technology provider of enterprise cloud and Industrial AI software, announced that BW Offshore, the builder and operator of floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) units for the offshore energy industry, has chosen IFS Cloud to streamline multiple business processes, deliver increased efficiency, and transform cost-control. The strategic upgrade is the latest in a 15-year partnership between BW Offshore and IFS, with the company seeking to increase margins and reduce operational risk as part of its sustainable growth goals against a complex backdrop of dynamic energy market conditions. Leveraging increased automation and Industrial AI embedded across processes and approval flows will significantly improve the asset-intensive company’s data quality, reducing previous manually generated errors. BW Offshore will use the latest energy industry capabilities in IFS Cloud to improve project inventory valuation and transparency, gain greater control over project costs, support client reimbursable processes, and drive-up efficiency in maintenance operations. In finance,

Medidata, a Dassault Systèmes brand and leading provider of clinical trial solutions to the life sciences industry, has renewed its long-standing enterprise partnership with ClinChoice, a global contract research organization (CRO). Under this new agreement, ClinChoice will utilize the Medidata Platform to streamline study data and supply management, boost trial efficiency, and accelerate growth as a full-service CRO in Asia, Europe, and North America. ClinChoice also plans to prioritize Clinical Data Studio accreditation, further enhancing its capabilities through a transformative AI-powered data quality management experience. ClinChoice’s commitment in utilizing Medidata’s solution has spanned over a decade, facilitating secure connections among patients, sites, and sponsors within a unified cloud environment. As an early adopter, ClinChoice played a critical role during the pandemic by deploying Rave RTSM’s Direct-to-Patient model, which maintained patient access and optimized inventory across diverse regions and regulatory requirements. By integrating Medidata’s solutions, ClinChoice continues to strengthen its operational efficiency and position itself for growth in

Kontron, a leading global provider of IoT/Embedded Computing Technology (ECT), has received a significant order from a leading European company in the defense, security, and aerospace technology sectors. The order is expected to be worth around EUR 165 million and includes the provision of high-performance VPX computing and communication computing units for mobile and stationary surveillance applications. The customer, which specializes in the development of advanced sensor technologies for military, civilian, and commercial applications, will use Kontron's system solution to support its advanced surveillance technology. Kontron supports the customer with its many years of expertise in military-based applications with a high-performance, extremely robust system solution. The solution is specially designed for military applications and offers error-free, reliable, and secure operation even under extreme conditions. With this order, Kontron strengthens its position as a leading provider in the field of defense technologies and underlines the importance of state-of-the-art, secure, and reliable solutions for global

Centric Software® is thrilled to announce the successful go-live of its Centric Planning™ solution with LPP SA (LPP), a prominent European fashion retailer known for its diverse portfolio of five brands: Reserved, Cropp, House, Mohito and Sinsay. This milestone marks a transformative moment for LPP, as Centric Planning enables precision, efficiency and visibility across its extensive omnichannel operations. Centric Software provides the most innovative enterprise solutions to plan, design, develop, source, price and sell products such as apparel, footwear, sporting goods, furniture, home décor, consumer electronics, cosmetics, food & beverage and luxury to achieve strategic and operational digital transformation goals. LPP chose to partner with Centric Software to enhance its Merchandise Financial Planning and Assortment Strategy execution. With Centric Planning now live, LPP’s merchandising and planning teams can collaborate seamlessly in a centralized system, bringing unified processes across its portfolio of brands while significantly reducing reliance on complex spreadsheets. Miłosz Wójcik, Product Lead at

Copperleaf, an IFS company, announces that Vattenfall Hydro, one of Europe’s largest providers of hydroelectric power, has selected Copperleaf Portfolio™ for Asset Investment Planning (AIP). The Copperleaf solution will support Vattenfall Hydro’s goal of aligning its investment planning with its financial and operational objectives (known as Hydro P25), enhancing asset risk visibility across their hydroelectric dams and river systems, and enabling value-based, risk-informed decision making. With the implementation of Copperleaf’s AI-powered solution, Vattenfall Hydro will streamline its investment portfolio, balancing time-varying risks, costs, and strategic objectives. The solution will also incorporate regulatory investments using a TOTEX driven approach, expand planning constraints to include resource and material limits and sustainability goals, and introduce non-economic measures like CO2 reduction and biodiversity, ensuring a comprehensive and transparent approach to asset management. “Copperleaf will assist us in setting the right investment level based on our strategy,” said Yvonne Björnström, Director Technology Dam Safety, Environment, Asset Management and Technology, Vattenfall

Ansys is collaborating with Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation (Sony) to improve perception system validation in ADAS/AVs. Ansys AVxcelerate Sensors provides real-time multispectral lighting simulation capabilities, enabling thorough evaluation of different lighting scenarios and weather conditions including rain, snow, and fog. By using Ansys simulation, OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers can expedite and validate thousands of on-road driving hours in less time. ADAS and AV systems rely on camera, radar, and LiDAR sensor-based perception systems to accurately evaluate the environmental surroundings and conditions that inform navigational decisions. Without reliable validation of these systems, OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers risk increased safety issues, heightened regulatory challenges, and reduced trust. Ansys and Sony address these factors by enabling a high-fidelity simulation of camera sensors — improving performance, mitigating risk, and accelerating development times to streamline safety compliance. The AVxcelerate Sensors platform generates a virtual environment with varied lighting, weather, and material conditions to simulate how light

Sage, the trusted software provider for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) in the construction industry, announces the launch of end-to-end cloud-native packages designed to meet the needs of submarkets within the construction industry. The new packages : Sage for Real Estate Developers, Sage for Home Builders, and Sage for General Contractors, are built to address the respective challenges faced by real estate developers, home builders, and general contractors. “Sage has decades of experience serving businesses across all sectors of the construction and real estate industry, so we understand their unique software needs. GCs require different tools to run their business compared to a home builder or real estate developer," said Julie Adams, Senior Vice President, Construction and Real Estate, Sage. “Our construction packages bring together the must-have solutions for each submarket, ensuring that they’re bases are covered from preconstruction to operations and finance, all built on the power and flexibility of a cloud-native platform.” The submarket

Accenture reported financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 ended November 30, 2024. Click to download the 1QFY25 earnings infographics. To view the original press release, please click here. Search for Accenture on CIMdata.com

Autodesk, Inc. announced the appointment of two new independent directors to its Board of Directors. John Cahill, former Chairman and CEO of Kraft Foods, and Ram Krishnan, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Emerson, will join the Autodesk Board as independent directors effective immediately. Their appointments follow a comprehensive search process led by the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee and aided by a leading independent search firm. In addition, Lorrie Norrington has informed the Board of her intention not to stand for re-election at Autodesk’s 2025 Annual General Meeting. "We are thrilled to welcome John and Ram to the Autodesk Board, both of whom have proven track records of leading large and complex organizations," said Stacy J. Smith, Chairman of the Autodesk Board of Directors. "Their appointment enhances the breadth and depth of experience and expertise on the Board and reflects our unwavering commitment to continue providing effective oversight