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Newforma, the leader in Project Information Management (PIM) software for architects, engineers, contractors, and owners (AECO) worldwide, is thrilled to announce the release of the Newforma Konekt Procore Connector, a powerful integration that seamlessly bridges the gap between the recently released web-based, cloud-hosted Newforma Konekt platform and the Procore contract administration platform.  The Newforma Konekt Procore Connector empowers Procore users by facilitating direct communication with Newforma Konekt for the efficient review of submittals and RFIs by the design team. This integration eliminates the need for double-entry of data, ensuring that all information is captured seamlessly as part of the project record.  “We’re very proud of the Newforma Konekt Procore Connector,” said Carl Veillette, CPO of Newforma. “It’s an absolute game-changer for construction and design teams, eliminating unnecessary delays and reducing lead time for project activities, all within a unified platform for collaboration. Crucial project information is easily accessible.”  Key Benefits and Features  The value

Oleg Shilovitsky published a blog post on the OpenBOM blog to announce the updates made to OpenBOM in the February 17, 2024 release. Oleg writes, “In this update, we bring multiple functionality enhancements in OpenBOM. Here is the list of major enhancements and improvement:  Change Management New Features and User Experience Improved “Create BOM” workflow  OpenBOM Design Workspace Manager Improvements  Multiple enhancements in OpenBOM CAD Add-ins Bug fixing” Read the details on the OpenBOM blog here: https://www.openbom.com/blog/openbom-whats-new-february-17th-2024 To view the original press release, please click here. Search for OpenBOM on CIMdata.com

Propel Software, creator of the first product value management (PVM) platform, optimized speed, efficiency and value as it continued to disrupt the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) category in 2023. Last year, Propel announced three major product releases providing ground-breaking solutions that reduce risk, decrease time to market, and get customers up and running quickly. Built on one of the world’s most secure business platforms, Salesforce, Propel PVM is the only platform that addresses product definition, quality, and commercialization in one solution by combining three software categories that have been historically siloed: PLM, quality management (QMS), and product information management (PIM). Speed and Collaboration Deliver Business Change Amidst a competitive landscape filled with slow-moving, on premise PLM providers, Propel remains focused on addressing market demands and speed to market. In 2023, Propel challenged the norms of months-, or year-long implementation cycles typically seen in the industry by completing several implementations in as little

The Embedded Edge Compute Module builds on Rockwell Automation’s recent history of enabling PC or compute functionality with the power of Logix. This Edge solution provides key scalability and remote support functions to today’s workforce. At first release, the Embedded Edge Compute enables FactoryTalk® Optix™ software and provides a communication path to REST API, OPC UA and MQTT to meet the needs of a variety of applications. Embedded Edge Compute Modules are one of the solutions in the new FactoryTalk Optix portfolio. The FactoryTalk Optix portfolio allows users to choose their own technology mix, where for the first time, Rockwell Automation customers can use visualization software to design HMI applications that can natively work with both Rockwell Automation and third-party controllers and display a choice of hardware from either Rockwell Automation or a third-party. Users can connect to a variety of third-party software, devices or systems using software designed for interoperability and full

Siemens Digital Industries Software launched the Veloce™ CS hardware-assisted verification and validation system. In a first for the EDA (Electronic Design Automation) industry, Veloce CS incorporates hardware emulation, enterprise prototyping and software prototyping and is built on two highly advanced integrated circuits (ICs) – Siemens’ new, purpose-built Crystal accelerator chip for emulation and the AMD Versal™ Premium VP1902 FPGA adaptive SoC (System-on-a-chip) for enterprise and software prototyping. The solution encompasses three new offerings: Veloce™ Strato CS hardware for emulation. Veloce™ Primo CS hardware for enterprise prototyping. Veloce™ proFPGA CS hardware for software prototyping. Architected for congruency, speed, and modularity across all three platforms, the Veloce CS system supports design sizes from 40 million gates, up to designs integrating more than 40+ billion gates. In addition, Veloce CS executes full system workloads with superior visibility and congruency by selecting the right tool for the task, as each task has unique requirements. This enables much faster time

Symetri, part of Addnode Group, and a leading global provider of design and engineering technology solutions and consultancy services, announces the launch of a specialized solution to enhance sustainability and energy efficiency for the architecture, engineering, construction, owner (AECO) and manufacturing industries. In line with the company’s long-standing dedication to sustainability, Naviate Zero is an innovative Autodesk Revit add-on set that empowers designers and engineers to calculate emissions, make informed, eco-conscious decisions directly within the Revit platform and use the data in full lifecycle assessments. The building industry currently contributes to 39% of annual CO2 emissions, with embodied carbon accounting for 11% of global annual emissions. Addressing these environmental challenges, Naviate Zero seeks to mitigate the impact by focusing on the early stages of a building's life cycle. By emphasizing the importance of design and material selection and providing sustainability-focused design assistance and energy simulation capabilities, Naviate Zero enables architects to make choices that

Trimble announced the availability of the Trimble® Roadworks Paving Control Platform for Mills and Cold Planers, extending the functionality of Trimble’s next-generation, 3D paving control system. Trimble Roadworks for Mills and Cold Planers runs on an Android™ operating system and enables operators to precisely control cutting depth of the mill or cold planer, according to project design. The intuitive system allows operators to meet the most demanding specs on the most complex projects, minimizing over-cutting and creating a smoother surface on airport runways, highways, racetracks and other projects that require optimum smoothness. The 3D design is displayed to the machine operator showing areas that are on, above or below ideal grade, comparing the actual drum position and slope with the digital design. The platform automatically guides the milling drum to cut the ideal depth and slope without string lines or manual adjustments. “Complex paving projects such as airport runways and heavily-traveled highways

Accenture has agreed to acquire GemSeek, a leading customer experience analytics provider helping global businesses understand customers through insights, analytics and AI-powered predictive models. The acquisition underscores ongoing investment by Accenture Song—the world’s largest tech-powered creative group—in data and AI capabilities to help clients grow their business and sustain relevance with customers. Founded in 2011, GemSeek offers expertise in advanced analytics and customer experience program management, along with proprietary technologies. GemSeek helps clients across several industries—including telecommunications, healthcare, consumer goods, and financial services—realize the full potential of their customer experience programs, cultivate enduring customer relationships, and improve revenues and operational efficiencies. Globally, 78% of business leaders say people are changing faster than they can change their business1 and with more than half of global consumers wishing companies would respond faster to their changing needs, greater understanding of these expectations is required to close the relevance gap. The global customer experience analytics market is expected

Altair, a global leader in computational intelligence, announced that the 2024 Altair Enlighten Award is now open for submissions. Presented annually in conjunction with the Center for Automotive Research (CAR), the award honors the greatest sustainability and lightweighting advancements that reduce carbon footprint, mitigate water and energy consumption, and leverage material reuse and recycling efforts. “The Enlighten Award puts the automotive industry’s finest achievements in sustainable technology on display, and we are thrilled to once again crown the latest and greatest technology available,” said James R. Scapa, founder and chief executive officer, Altair. “As we continue to see the urgent need for greener, more sustainable global transportation technology, the Enlighten Award is the premier award that showcases the future of the automotive industry’s sustainability efforts.”  This year the Enlighten Award features a new category, “Sustainable Computing,” sponsored by Google Cloud, which recognizes implementing practices and technologies that prioritize sustainable measurement, optimizing resource and energy efficiency, unlocking

Ansys announced that finance veteran Rachel Pyles will become the company’s new chief financial officer, effective February 22, 2024. Pyles replaces Nicole Anasenes, who previously announced her planned departure from Ansys to focus on advisory and board work. Anasenes will remain with the company as a strategic adviser until June 2024 to ensure a smooth transition. Pyles joined Ansys in early 2023 as the vice president of strategic finance, running financial planning and analysis (FP&A) for the company. Prior to Ansys, she served in a number of finance, transformation, and leadership roles at FIS, Worldpay, and Vantiv. “Rachel is a proven finance leader who, since joining Ansys, has significantly improved our operations by evolving our financial support function to support our rapid growth,” said Ajei Gopal, Ansys president and CEO. “With her expertise in corporate finance, FP&A and mergers and acquisitions, Rachel has the right blend of experience and skills to ensure our financial foundation