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Cyncly, the leading global provider of software and content solutions that help make amazing spaces for living, launched Spaces Flex. The SaaS web app provides a powerful combination of online consumer self-service for inspiration and design, personalized in-store assistance for design and sales, and seamless collaboration with professional designers for 3D space planning. Spaces Flex supports the full consumer journey across web and in-person retail. The solution combines innovative design capabilities with tools for demand generation, project management, end-to-end project tracking, and integration to connect processes across the enterprise. Built on a cloud platform that can be accessed from any location and backed by the industry’s most accurate, comprehensive manufacturer catalogs, Spaces Flex helps retailers close deals faster and stay closer to consumers at every step of the process. “Whether a buyer starts online or in-store, Spaces Flex provides an easy, streamlined experience for both the consumer and the seller. Our early adopters are seeing

Materialise, a global leader in medical 3D printing and planning solutions, has launched its fully integrated Materialise Mimics platform for enhanced efficiencies in advanced 3D planning and personalized device creation, providing accessible patient care for medical device companies and hospitals globally. The platform leverages Materalise’s flagship medical engineering software, Mimics, which is used to create virtual and 3D-printed patient-specific anatomical models for pre-procedural planning, as well as the design of patient-specific implants and surgical guides. The new end-to-end solution provides hospitals with a single integrated platform to enable personalized patient care. What’s more, medical device companies gain access to a workflow that enables all phases of the medical device design process — from research and development through clinical trials to full scale-up and commercialization. The software release incorporates Mimics software projects into a unified Mimics platform — including both desktop and cloud applications. The integration enables better collaboration, automation, and easier access

Tacton, a global leader in Configure, Price, Quote (CPQ) software, has launched its innovative Service Sales Solution, to empower manufacturers to manage and sell both products and aftermarket services, deepening customer engagement across the equipment lifecycle. Developed with insights from a leading global manufacturer in the food processing and packaging industry, Tacton’s Service Sales unifies product and service sales in one system. By adopting a solution-selling approach, manufacturers can create optimized packages that streamline operations, enhance efficiency and maximize customer lifecycle value. In today’s market, where manufacturers must move beyond standalone product or service sales, Tacton’s Service Sales addresses the growing demand for comprehensive solutions that optimize equipment performance and customer satisfaction. Combining product and services efficiently enables manufacturers to add unique value, create competitive advantages, and drive retention throughout the equipment lifecycle. Recognized as a leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for CPQ, Tacton consistently delivers innovative solutions to meet the complex

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) a leading IT services, consulting, business solutions and outsourcing firm, has extended its partnership with Telenor Denmark (TnDK), the second largest mobile operator in the Danish market, to provide ITIS managed services, handling TnDK’s IT infrastructure from its delivery centre in Europe over the next five years. Over the past six years, TCS has deployed its Machine First Delivery Model to modernize the IT infrastructure of TnDK, which serves over 1.6 million subscribers. Extending this partnership, TCS' cutting-edge automation technologies will continue to deliver significant operational cost reductions and improved IT infrastructure. Louise Haurum, Chief Technology Officer, Telenor Denmark, said, “Our partnership with TCS has been an important factor in driving innovation and ensuring resilience in our IT infrastructure. By continuing our collaboration, we are confident that TCS will continue to deliver the strategic insights and technological expertise required to navigate the complexities of our evolving business environment.” The

Infosys, a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, has announced its collaboration with RheinEnergie, a leading German energy service provider, to help enterprises drive their energy transition and sustainability agenda forward. The collaboration will leverage the Infosys Energy Cloud, which is part of Infosys Cobalt, a set of services, solutions and platforms for enterprises to accelerate their cloud journey, and Infosys Topaz, an AI-first offering using generative AI technologies. RheinEnergie’s extensive experience in providing energy services will help enterprises monitor, control, and optimize their energy landscape while meeting decarbonization goals. As part of the collaboration, Infosys will help RheinEnergie implement cutting-edge solutions in cloud, data, artificial intelligence, and Industry 4.0 to help enterprises cut costs, improve energy efficiency and step up their sustainability efforts. Together they will help decentralize the energy transition by developing solutions that connect renewable generation, storage, energy markets and grids, energy-consuming assets, and empower enterprises

Aspen Technology, Inc., a global leader in industrial software, today announced that Interconexión Eléctrica S.A. E.S.P. (ISA), the largest multi-country energy transmission company in Latin America, is using its Digital Grid Management (DGM) solutions to deliver 99.99% reliability across approximately 16,395 miles of circuit throughout the region. ISA and AspenTech are partnering to ensure power is accessible, secure and reliably available to populations in Colombia, Peru and Bolivia. “ISA is proud to supply 99.99% electric power transmission reliability to its customers,” said Gabriel Melguizo, Vice President, Energy Transmission Business, ISA. “For years, AspenTech has been an important partner by helping us achieve and maintain this level of service and scaling to meet new demands across our network. By implementing available software upgrades, we’ve gained access to new product and cybersecurity enhancements from AspenTech so we can continue to safely and effectively manage our high-voltage transmission network.” ISA relies on AspenTech OSI monarch

Cadence Design Systems, Inc. has announced the appointment of Moshe Gavrielov to its board of directors, effective January 1, 2025. Mr. Gavrielov currently serves as a member of the board of NXP Semiconductors N.V. and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd., as chair of the board of Foretellix and SiMa.ai, and has previously held executive roles at several global technology companies. “We are honored to welcome Moshe to our board of directors,” said ML Krakauer, chair of the board, Cadence. “The AI era offers immense opportunities, and our cutting-edge solutions empower customers to drive unprecedented innovation. Moshe’s deep industry knowledge, strong ecosystem relationships, and extensive technology and leadership expertise will provide Cadence with valuable strategic and technical insights, helping accelerate growth and enhance shareholder value.” Mr. Gavrielov served as president and chief executive officer of Xilinx, Inc. from 2008 to 2018 and drove the company’s transformation from a FPGA supplier to a leader

Following a strategic review of the Company’s software investment strategy, 3D Systems has announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell its Geomagic software portfolio to the Manufacturing Intelligence Division of Hexagon, a global leader in digital reality solutions, combining sensor, software, and autonomous technologies, for $123 million. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2025, following the completion of customary regulatory reviews. The Geomagic product portfolio is a powerful, proven integrated software tool kit that includes Design X, Control X, Freeform, Wrap, and Geomagic for SolidWorks. The Geomagic portfolio has built a strong user base in, among other things, the market for creating digital models from physical objects that can then be used to manufacture the finished component. This process, commonly known as ‘reverse engineering,’ automates the processing of scan data captured with a 3D scanner to create accurate CAD models. Certain Geomagic

This CIMdata blog posting simplifies what a PLM solution is, starting from the basics: the product structure / Bill Of Materials (BOM). It also addresses the strategic and organizational impacts of PLM solutions and provides some useful statistics on the main players in the market. Highlights Include: What is a PLM solution? How do PLM solutions differ from ERPs? What are the impacts of a PLM solution? When is a PLM solution essential? Who are the main players in the market? Read the full blog post in English here. Read the full blog post in French here.

Infosys Compaz, a joint venture between Infosys, a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, and Temasek, today announced that it has strengthened its collaboration with Singapore-based info-communications provider, StarHub to accelerate their operations and drive technology-led innovations. Infosys Compaz will focus on transforming the company into a cloud-centric enterprise, prioritizing AI and cloud technologies, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. Infosys Compaz was chosen by StarHub for its extensive experience in digital transformation, cybersecurity, and generative AI capabilities. Infosys Compaz will also deliver generative AI solutions and workplace transformation technologies that will enable StarHub to actively pursue new market opportunities. In addition, by leveraging Infosys Cobalt, a set of services, solutions and platforms for enterprises to accelerate their cloud journey, and Infosys Topaz, an AI-first set of services, solutions and platforms using generative AI technologies, the collaboration will help global organizations simplify their operations, make meaningful decisions, and achieve cost efficiencies.