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March 19, 2024 marks the official launch of ControlQore, a groundbreaking expense management platform specifically designed for the construction industry. Founded by construction industry veterans, ControlQore addresses the unique financial complexities faced daily by construction companies. The announcement also includes the unveiling of a new self-onboarding feature and ProCore integration, enhancing the platform's accessibility and efficiency. The construction industry faces unique financial management challenges, including project-specific financials, job-costing, transaction documentation, and draw management. "ControlQore is not just another financial software; it’s a solution born out of necessity, tailored to meet the intricate demands of the construction industry," stated Caleb Smith, President of Revenue for ControlQore. "We built this platform to empower construction businesses with tools for better financial control, transparency, and operational efficiency." The first release of the platform boasts enterprise-grade solutions covering expense management, corporate card management, and granular permission controls tailored to the construction industry. Transaction approval workflows keep project

Desktop Health – the trusted production-grade medical 3D printing brand of Desktop Metal, Inc. –announced the launch of ScanUp, a new program for dentists designed to help simplify adoption of digital technologies to improve practice efficiency and patient care. The ScanUp program has been in development through a beta rollout since November 2022 and already has hundreds of members, including several DSOs such as Western Dental and Smile Brands. Now, the program is being rolled out to the general dental marketplace. Members of the program receive an iTero Element Flex certified pre-owned (CPO) scanner from Desktop Health as part of a subscription program for lab services. “ScanUp solves a real challenge for dentists struggling to adopt digital dentistry with a streamlined, easy-to-access solution,” said Lou Azzara, president of Desktop Health and Desktop Labs. “We are proud to launch the ScanUp program to support the digital dentistry journey of general practitioner and family

Keysight Technologies, Inc. is collaborating on the new NVIDIA 6G Research Cloud Platform, which includes the NVIDIA Aerial Omniverse Digital Twin, an open, flexible, and interconnected framework of network emulation resources offering researchers a comprehensive tool suite on which to develop new adaptations of artificial intelligence (AI) for radio access networks (RAN). The addition of Keysight's portfolio of network emulation solutions will enable researchers to develop and validate new approaches to optimize wireless communications access using Keysight's full suite of end-to-end network emulation capabilities.  The rapid pace of AI technology maturity is coming as 6G research is ramping quickly in its formative stage, making it likely that 6G will be the first generation of wireless to be fully AI-native. Validating new AI algorithmic approaches optimized to increase network capacity, speed, and usage types requires emulating realistic network conditions at scale. Tools that realistically emulate every part of a wireless system are

SprutCAM Tech is thrilled to announce the rollout of the SprutCAM X and SprutCAM X Robot 17.0.13 update, a significant enhancement packed with more than 100 changes, including workflow improvements and bug fixes. Enhanced Job Assignment for 6D Contour operations: A new feature enables the detection and selection of part pocket edges with a simple double-click while holding the SHIFT key, streamlining the selection process for all identical pockets for machining. Spline handling improvements: In the Machining window on the Job Assignment tab, users will find updated functionalities for working with splines, including: SHIFT key selection now allows for a sequence of points to be selected, with selected points highlighted in blue for better visibility. Shift and Rotate operations for points and entire splines are significantly faster. Transformation parameters are now displayed only for a single selected point, improving clarity and focus. Undo/Redo options have been added for the Shift, Rotate, and Delete operations on spline points Added confirmation message when deleting a

Synopsys, Inc. kicked off its annual flagship Synopsys User Group (SNUG) conference in Silicon Valley at the Santa Clara Convention Center with a keynote presentation by Synopsys president and CEO Sassine Ghazi. Ghazi discussed the unprecedented innovation opportunities and challenges that technology R&D teams face in this era of pervasive intelligence. He also announced new EDA and IP solutions aimed at maximizing the capabilities of the global technology engineering teams, from silicon to systems, that Synopsys serves. "The rapid advancement of AI, silicon proliferation, and software-defined systems are driving the era of pervasive intelligence, where technology is seamlessly integrated into our lives, bringing with it unprecedented opportunity and greater compute, energy, and design challenges for the technology industry," said Ghazi. "Synopsys is committed to collaborating with the ecosystem to address these challenges, while delivering the trusted silicon to systems design solutions our customers need to expand R&D capacity, maximize productivity, and power their innovations

Xometry, the global AI-powered marketplace connecting enterprise buyers with suppliers of manufacturing services, today announced expanded finishing options on its xometry.eu marketplace, as well as the introduction of a new Knowledge Hub called xometry.pro, built specifically for engineers and designers to share their manufacturing knowledge. Additionally, Xometry announced the launch of its Czech Marketplace, xometry.eu/cs, marking the company’s 15th local-language marketplace. “Xometry’s AI-driven marketplace and suite of cloud-based solutions help our customers increase efficiency, improve decision-making and create locally resilient supply chains,” said Dmitry Kafidov, the General Manager of Xometry Europe. “Adding 200 classic RAL colors to our finishing options is just the latest example of our ability to deliver enhanced menu options for our customers across Europe while also expanding our vast network of local-language marketplaces for the benefit of our buyers and suppliers alike.” Among the highlights of today’s announcement: Buyers now have the ability to quote projects by searching among more than 200 classic RAL color

Siemens AG has signed an agreement to acquire the industrial drive technology (IDT) business of ebm-papst. The business, which employs around 650 people, includes intelligent, integrated mechatronic systems in the protective extra-low voltage range and innovative motion control systems. These systems are used in free-range driverless transport systems. The planned acquisition will complement the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio and strengthen Siemens’ position as a leading solutions provider for flexible production automation. Cedrik Neike, member of the Managing Board of Siemens AG and CEO of Digital Industries, said: “Ebm-papst’s innovative portfolio of mechatronic drive systems and its highly qualified people are an excellent fit for Siemens. The acquisition will enable us to tap new business and customer potential in the rapidly growing market for intelligent, battery-powered drive solutions in intralogistics as well as mobile robot solutions.” IDT products are intelligent, integrated mechatronic systems, which support the automation and digitalization of production processes. This acquisition will

DXC Technology, a leading Fortune 500 global technology services provider, announced that Matt Fawcett has been appointed Executive Vice President and General Counsel effective April 1, reporting directly to DXC President and Chief Executive Officer Raul Fernandez. Fawcett is a well-respected name in the industry, having advised several leading technology companies throughout his career. He served as General Counsel of NetApp, a Fortune 500 global cloud-led, data-centric software company from 2010 to 2021, and most recently was Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer for the company. Prior to NetApp, Matt was Senior Vice President and General Counsel for JDS Uniphase. He has built and led global organizations, managed strategic transactions, and is widely recognized as an innovator. The addition of Matt's deep experience in the technology industry coupled with his strategic and business acumen is an important addition to DXC's senior leadership team.  Fawcett will replace Bill Deckelman, who has announced

DXC Technology, a leading Fortune 500 global technology services provider, has expanded its DXC Digital Futures Academy, a four-year education program for secondary-school students, into the Glasgow City Region to educate and inspire a new generation of STEM students. Partnering with Developing the Young Workforce West (DYW West), DXC will support and empower young people by teaching key social and technical skills to enhance their career prospects and shape the future of work. 52 students aged 12-14 years from eight schools have been selected. They will be taught technology skills spanning a number of key areas including automation, big data, virtual reality, and coding, as well as professional development skills. DXC is expanding the Academy following the success of its pilot program in Greater Manchester which was launched in partnership with Manchester United Foundation in March 2023. Now midway through its second year, the pilot scheme saw 50 students from six schools delivered around 340

HCLTech, a leading global technology company, has been recognized with the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Generative AI Competency Partner status for its expertise in building generative AI (GenAI) applications on AWS and delivering transformative outcomes to enterprises.  With AWS’s advanced GenAI portfolio — including Amazon CodeWhisperer, Amazon Bedrock, Amazon SageMaker and Amazon Q — HCLTech has developed innovative GenAI solutions spanning various industries and enterprise functions, emphasizing responsible and ethical AI practices, such as prioritizing privacy, protecting intellectual property rights and maintaining factual accuracy. “Attaining the AWS Generative AI Competency is a significant milestone for us, but more importantly, it is a win for our clients. It solidifies our market standing and leadership and assures our clients of our proficiency in developing and implementing real-world generative AI solutions using AWS services. This means we can meet their needs with unparalleled precision and effectiveness, ensuring their success in an ever-evolving landscape,” said Prabhakar