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HCLTech, a leading global technology company, has announced that its maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) solution, iMRO/4, has been certified for deployment on SAP S/4HANA Cloud via RISE with SAP. HCLTech’s iMRO/4 enables enterprises to manage and enhance the utilization of complex, high-value assets in transportation, tech, energy, aerospace and defense. HCLTech’s iMRO/4 is closely aligned with SAP’s product roadmap and developments, ensuring integrated and complementary functionality. The solution comprises the iMRO Digital Core, adding extensive functionality into the heart of the SAP S/4HANA ERP system, and a range of iSAM products—another set of HCLTech’s MRO solutions—that can solve specific business challenges directly enhancing and integrating with the SAP S/4HANA enterprise asset management solutions. “HCLTech’s iMRO/4 leverages the latest SAP technologies to streamline the operational landscape for enterprises performing complex maintenance activities, helping our clients enhance asset utilization while reducing cost and improving efficiency. It also brings industry-specific functionality and high levels of

Keysight Technologies, Inc. has entered the artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) infrastructure ecosystem with the introduction of the Keysight AI Data Center Test Platform, designed to accelerate innovation in AI / ML network validation and optimization. The solution significantly improves benchmarking of new AI infrastructures with unprecedented scale and efficiency. The deployment and use of AI is growing rapidly across all industrial segments, and the race to train and deliver new AI models quickly and efficiently is a top priority for corporations. AI / ML workloads process vast amounts of data which requires high networking bandwidth and computing performance to reduce training time. However, the cost to design and validate large-scale "what-if" scenario assessments is prohibitive even for the largest AI operators.  To overcome this challenge and accelerate the design and testing of AI / ML infrastructure, the Keysight AI Data Center Test Platform delivers highly tunable AI workload emulation, pre-packaged benchmarking

Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, introduces the Leica TerrainMapper-3 airborne LiDAR sensor, featuring new scan pattern configurability to support the widest variety of applications and requirements in a single system. Building upon Leica Geosystems’ legacy of LiDAR efficiency, the TerrainMapper-3 provides three scan patterns for superior productivity and to customise the sensor’s performance to specific applications. Circle scan patterns enhance 3D modelling of urban areas or steep terrains, while ellipse scan patterns optimise data capture for more traditional mapping applications. Skew ellipse scan patterns improve point density for infrastructures and corridor mapping applications. The sensor’s higher scan speed rate allows customers to fly the aircraft faster while maintaining the highest data quality, and the 60-degrees adjustable field of view maximises data collection with fewer flight lines. The TerrainMapper-3 is further complemented by the Leica MFC150 4-band camera, operating with the same 60-degree field of view coverage as the LiDAR for exact data

Sage, the leader in accounting, financial, HR and payroll technology for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs), announces the introduction of its new generative AI-powered productivity assistant, set to revolutionize accounting, finance and people management processes, and empowering customers to make smarter business decisions.  For small business owners, CFOs, accountants, and HR leaders, Sage Copilot will act as a trusted member of their team, handling administrative and repetitive tasks in ‘real time’, whilst recommending ways to make savings and drive business improvements. It will create more time and space for customers to focus on growing and scaling their businesses. The AI-powered assistant automates workflows, identifies errors and generates actionable insights unique to each business and accountant’s practice. Sage Copilot helps with forecasting, cashflow management and generating and sending invoices with simple, natural language commands. Users can be confident knowing that in the development of Sage Copilot accuracy, security, expert support and trust have been prioritized

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, announced the latest innovations and progress towards accelerating grid modernization at DISTRIBUTECH International® 2024, the leading annual transmission and distribution event for utilities, technology providers, and industry leaders. Schneider has also affirmed their leadership in distributed energy resources management with its recognition by Guidehouse Insights as a leader in 2024 for both Grid DERMs and Grid Edge DERMS and #1 in 2023 for ADMS, reinforcing its strength with an industry-leading end-to-end portfolio and ecosystem for grid modernization. Today's electric grids are facing rapidly shifting market dynamics driven by both supply and demand side innovations that transform the energy value chain from grid to plug. This revolution is underscored by the exponential growth of distributed energy resources—like solar, wind, EVs and microgrids—occurring now and expected in the coming years. To keep up with demand, utilities must digitalize and shift their business model toward more

Velo3D, Inc., a leading additive manufacturing technology company for mission-critical metal parts, announced the release of Developer, a new offering made available in the company’s Flow print preparation software that unlocks full transparency and control of the parameters used in the 3D printing process. With the flexibility of Flow Developer, users can transfer their experience and knowledge from previous projects, develop new material processes, and control their optimization objectives. This greatly simplifies the migration of additive manufacturing projects to Velo3D’s fully integrated solution. Developer is available for users of Flow 7.0, the latest version of Velo3D’s print preparation software that seamlessly turns traditional design files into print files. Developer grants editor-level access to print parameters, giving companies maximum flexibility and control when working with their Velo3D additive manufacturing solution. With this access, users can import proven parameters they have developed, optimize default parameters for specific application needs, and develop parameter sets supporting

Accenture has agreed to acquire Mindcurv, a cloud-native digital experience and data analytics company specializing in composable software, digital engineering and commerce services for more than 200 clients worldwide. With this acquisition, Accenture Song—the world’s largest tech-powered creative group—further expands its commerce services for clients globally. The terms of the acquisition from private equity investment firms Genui and Primepulse were not disclosed. Founded in 2011, Mindcurv is one of the leading German companies providing end-to-end digital experience services solving complex challenges in the core business of leading European clients across several industries, including manufacturing, retail, consumer good, life sciences and chemicals. As a certified member of the MACH Alliance, Mindcurv helps businesses design and implement innovative scalable digital experience platforms, with operations in several countries enabling it to deliver tech-enabled innovation with an integrative approach. The ecommerce market is expected to exceed $8 trillion worldwide by 2027. Currently, 94% of consumers1 make purchases through digital commerce channels. However, only

The ABB Board of Directors has appointed Morten Wierod as Chief Executive Officer. He will take office on August 1, 2024, and succeed Björn Rosengren, who will step down from his position as Chief Executive Officer effective July 31, 2024, and retire as of December 31, 2024. From August 1, 2024, until the end of the year, Björn Rosengren will advise and assist Morten Wierod and the Executive Committee to ensure a seamless transition. Morten Wierod (52), a Norwegian citizen, has been appointed by the Board following a thorough selection process. He joined ABB in 1998 and has been serving as a member of ABB's Executive Committee since 2019, currently as President of the Electrification Business Area and previously as President of the Motion Business Area. Morten Wierod holds a Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology. ABB Chairman Peter Voser said: “I am pleased that after

Blackline Safety Corp., a global leader in connected safety technology, announced a new and improved Marketing Co-op Fund (MCF) for its thriving Channel Partner program The new MCF features include:  Funding co-branded long-term sales and marketing assets.  Increasing funding for demand generation activities.  Rewarding Channel Partners’ quarterly sales success.  Reducing overhead costs for Channel Partners. Launched in 2020, the MCF allocates funds to Channel Partners to enhance their marketing efforts, such as tradeshows, digital marketing, and local advertising. These efforts help accelerate lead generation, fuel brand awareness, and drive revenue.  Blackline’s 250+ Channel Partners supply Blackline’s connected safety wearable and area gas monitors to joint customers around the world. Participation in the Channel Partner program has increased by 41% in the last five years, driven by Blackline’s comprehensive partner education program, after-sales support, and subscription-based renewals. The program supports Channel Partners as they expand vertical markets such as fire and hazmat, transportation, and water and wastewater. Through the program, one Channel Partner reported sales

Altair, a global leader in computational intelligence, announced Brand Engineering has joined Altair’s growing channel partner network and will offer Altair’s full suite of electronic design solutions, available in the Altair® HyperWorks® design and simulation platform, to its customers in Switzerland. "We are honored to welcome Brand Engineering to our global partner community, covering selected customers in the Swiss market,” said Enrico Tramacere, managing director, Altair Switzerland. “This collaboration will contribute to both companies’ continued growth in the fast-growing engineering and simulation market. Our customers will benefit from Brand Engineering’s expertise, local market presence, and industry know-how, which will allow faster time to market and the development of ever innovative solutions."  “Altair is recognized worldwide for innovative technologies and software solutions, and we are proud to be part of its channel partner network,” said Michael Brand, managing director, Brand Engineering. “This partnership enables us to benefit from strong synergies between our companies and allows Brand Engineering to further