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Aurigo Software, the leading provider of capital planning and construction management software for infrastructure and private owners, announced the launch of Aurigo Lumina, the company’s artificial intelligence platform designed to amplify capabilities across its suite of products. Lumina will enhance the way users retrieve, collate, and make decisions regarding critical capital program data. The Lumina platform launches with two major applications, Lumina GPT and Lumina Analytics, which provide nuanced insights, ensure predictability, and improve overall productivity. The natural complexity of large infrastructure and facility projects, coupled with the proliferation of modern cloud and mobile tools geared toward capital owners, has led to an increase in siloed data and the fragmentation of critical files and documents across multiple systems. Despite the use of project management tools, locating and validating information remains challenging. Additionally, insufficient monitoring often results in inaccurate budget and schedule estimates that cause unexpected overruns. “Lumina is a game-changer for infrastructure owners,

Canvas GFX, Inc., the leading provider of connected knowledge solutions for the manufacturing enterprise, has announced a new integration between the Canvas Envision model-based digital work instructions platform and the Autodesk Vault product data management (PDM) platform. The integration allows for CAD models stored on Vault to be inserted into Envision documents directly from the Envision Creator authoring application, and for Envision documents to be saved to and managed on the Vault platform. In addition, model-based content within Envision instructional documents, including visualizations, interactive embedded models, and animations, can now be linked to source CAD data stored on the Vault PDM platform, allowing for rapid updates to instructional documentation in the event of engineering changes. “Integration and partnership are critical components of our strategy as we help our customers drive meaningful digital transformation in their front-line operations,” commented Patricia Hume, CEO of Canvas GFX. “The ability of Envision to function as a seamlessly

Cyncly, the leading global provider of software and content solutions that help make amazing spaces for living, has launched Cyncly Payments, a secure payment platform that embeds directly in Cyncly products. Cyncly Payments, which replaces Cyncly Pay, offers a comprehensive and easy way for users to process payments, run reports and manage day-to-day activities — all within the Cyncly apps customers already use. Cyncly Payments helps customers easily collect payments anytime, anywhere. It simplifies payment processing while offering multiple payment options for customers to choose from. Users can manage the entire project lifecycle, with total visibility from consultation to project completion. The solution automates and streamlines workflows between departments such as inventory, accounting and sales, eliminating manual entry to save time, cut administration costs and reduce errors. With payments integrated into the Cyncly application, users can trust a single, reliable source of information to make data-driven decisions, track business insights, and measure performance. “Building

MachineWorks Ltd. is pleased to announce the availability of Polygonica 3.4, a substantial upgrade from previous versions. Polygonica is a component software library for working with polygon meshes that helps companies in a range of industrial markets solve complex 2D and 3D geometrical problems. Key features being released in Polygonica 3.4 include: Seamless UV parameterisation Feature detection of embossed and engraved labels Smoothing of ragged boundaries typical of laser scan data Boolean operations between 3D curves and polygon mesh bodies Fast recreation of a mesh solid from a set of dense slices Improvements to registration and alignment including a new fine-tune mode New shrinkwrap convexity controls for joining surfaces in medical scans Extend a surface at an angle to a plane, for dental crown border modelling A new option to preserve large planar regions during mesh decimation A new form of surface reconstruction for use with sparse point data mprovements to edge blending, fillet and chamfer creation Improved engraving across sharp edges, aimed at imprinting

Medidata, a Dassault Systèmes brand and leading provider of clinical trial solutions to the life sciences industry, announced that Medidata Patient Cloud, a solution driving the brand’s patient experience, has achieved EU taxonomy certification, marking a significant advancement in supporting the conduct of environmentally responsible clinical trials. In 2023, 16% of Medidata’s revenue aligned with these high environmental standards, reflecting the brand’s commitment to sustainability. Additionally, its partnerships and software solutions are helping to foster a circular approach to clinical trials, focusing on sustainability by reducing travel, optimizing resources, and producing long-term value for both patients and the planet. The EU taxonomy classification system provides a framework to identify environmentally responsible activities. By reducing reliance on physical materials and patient travel, Medidata Patient Cloud eliminated over 7.5 million kilometers of travel across multiple trials, saving approximately 0.048 tons of CO2 emissions per patient. To be more specific, one study that leveraged Medidata’s Patient

This annual survey is now in its seventh year. ANN ARBOR, Michigan, USA 17 January 2025—CIMdata, Inc., the leading global PLM strategic management consulting and research firm, announces the launch of its annual PLM Status & Trends survey. Now in its seventh year, this eagerly awaited survey is intended for PLM practitioners with experience implementing and using PLM strategies and enabling technologies. The goal is to deepen the collective understanding of the status, drivers, and preconditions for companies to achieve value from their investment in PLM. We want to understand the following from the respondents: Their company's current position in its PLM journey The Goals and business drivers shaping the PLM strategy The Challenges and risks impacting PLM success Responses are confidential and are not attributable to any one person or company. Survey participants will receive a summary of CIMdata’s analysis and insight and will be entered into a drawing to receive an Amazon.com gift card. The survey

JBT Marel Corporation, a leading global technology solutions provider to high-value segments of the food and beverage industry, announced JBT Corporation’s completion of the settlement of its voluntary takeover offer to acquire all issued and outstanding shares of Marel hf. (Marel) that were validly tendered by Marel shareholders prior to the expiration of the voluntary takeover offer on December 20, 2024, at 12:00 PM GMT. Additionally, shares of the combined company, JBT Marel Corporation, began trading today under the new stock ticker symbol “JBTM” on both the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq Iceland hf (Nasdaq Iceland). “Today is a significant achievement, culminating in over a year of dedicated effort to combine the complementary strengths of both JBT and Marel,” said Brian Deck, Chief Executive Officer of JBT Marel Corporation. “The creation of JBT Marel Corporation is guided by our shared purpose, to transform the future of food. With JBT Marel’s

PDSVISION announced that it has closed an agreement effective immediately to acquire Denmark-based CPC – Center for Product Customization, the leading service provider in modularization. By acquiring CPC, which will continue to operate as a separate company that is known for its exceptional expertise and strong market presence, PDSVISION bolsters its professional service offerings and marks a significant step in the company’s global expansion strategy. We are excited to welcome CPC into PDSVISION. Their exceptional expertise, leading experience in modular architecture, proven track record of helping customers reduce complexity in manufacturing companies, and strong market presence will be instrumental in driving our future growth. This acquisition is a key milestone in our commitment to being a leader in the digital engineering ecosystem, innovating, and helping customers drive changes that generate business-critical outcomes.“Mats Oretorp, CEO, PDSVISION We are thrilled to join the PDSVISION family. This partnership will unlock a wealth of resources and expertise for our customers,

Computer Generated Solutions, Inc. (CGS), a global provider of software applications, enterprise learning, customer experience and business process outsourcing services, announced the promotion of Vladimir Sterescu to President of its global outsourcing division. Additionally, Cristian Berdilă has been named Vice President of Operations for CGS Romania, and Michael Mills has taken on the role of Senior Vice President of Global Sales and Customer Success. The strategic appointments highlight CGS’s commitment to delivering exceptional outsourcing services— spanning customer support, technical assistance, tele sales, and back-office support — to clients in industries such as retail, hospitality, financial services, and technology. “Vlad’s extensive expertise and innovative approaches to driving client success make him the ideal leader for our outsourcing division,” said Phil Friedman, President and CEO of CGS. “The next few years will be transformational in customer experience as clients embrace AI and other advanced technologies. CGS’s partnership advantage is that we were born

PROLIM is excited to announce that we have achieved the prestigious designation of Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions Partner. This recognition underscores our commitment to delivering innovative cloud solutions that empower organizations to thrive in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. At PROLIM, we are dedicated to helping our clients harness the full potential of Microsoft Azure. Our expertise in cloud services enables us to provide a comprehensive suite of solutions designed to enhance operational efficiency and drive business transformation. As a Solutions Partner for Infrastructure (Azure), we focus on enabling seamless migration and management of critical workloads, ensuring that our clients can leverage the power of the cloud effectively. Key Offerings as an Azure Solutions PartnerWith our new designation, PROLIM enhances its ability to support clients through: Cloud Strategy and Implementation: We work closely with organizations to develop tailored cloud strategies that align with their business goals, ensuring a successful transition to Azure. Infrastructure Optimization: Our team specializes