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DXC has announced an agreement with Ferrari to extend their partnership to develop the next generations of Ferrari's in-vehicle infotainment systems enabling drivers to be closer to the high-performance functionality of Ferrari vehicles. With its extensive experience in the automotive industry, DXC will help ensure that Ferrari infotainment systems are engineered to provide a superior automotive experience for Ferrari owners while having the agility to stay ahead of the market. DXC partners with Ferrari to develop the driver HMI for next-gen vehicles (CNW Group/DXC Technology Company) "DXC is a market-leading innovator in the automotive industry, enabling us to accelerate the development of our software platform and its components as well as state-of-the-art functionalities and usability," stated Ernesto Lasalandra, Chief Research and Development Officer, Ferrari. As a part of its journey with Ferrari, in 2021 DXC started reengineering the Human Machine Interface (HMI) systems for current and next-generation models. In a recent project, DXC developed the software for the F80,

Cosmo Tech, a market leader in AI Simulation software for enterprise decision making, today announced the appointment of Andre M. Boisvert as Lead Independent Director to its Board and as a Strategic Advisor. Boisvert is a globally recognized software executive with over 40 years of experience in sales, marketing, and R&D at companies such as IBM, Oracle Corporation, where he served as Senior Vice President of WW Marketing, and SAS Institute Inc., where he held the role of President and Chief Operating Officer.  After serving on boards of publicly traded technology companies, such as VA Linux and Sagent Technologies Inc., where he held the role of both Chairman and CEO, Boisvert co-founded Pentaho, an open-source BI and Analytics company which was ultimately acquired by Hitachi Data Systems for over $500M. Since then, Boisvert has held board positions for multiple technology startups, many which have been acquired by tech powerhouses like Microsoft, Oracle and

Altair, a global leader in computational intelligence, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with The Centre of Excellence in Advanced Automotive Research (CAAR) to foster innovation and collaboration in the automotive industry. The collaboration will focus on developing solutions that advance e-mobility, autonomous systems, and sustainable vehicles while reducing product development timelines and ensuring India progresses at the forefront of automotive technology. “Our collaboration with CAAR and IIT Madras is poised to drive innovation in the automotive sector,” said Vishwanath Rao, country manager, Altair India. “This MoU underscores Altair’s commitment to delivering technologies that enable automotive sustainability, efficiency, and progress.” “Our partnership with Altair marks a significant step in our mission to speed up the process of taking innovative concepts from academic research towards industry-ready technologies,” said Thiru Srinivasan, CEO, CAAR. “This partnership will also help further develop Altair’s software tools for use in the rapid development of high-value automotive products.” CAAR was established under the guidance and

Cognizant announced a new collaboration with Siemens Digital Industries Software to integrate Siemens' PAVE360™ into its software-defined vehicle (SDV) solution accelerator. This enhanced accelerator, featuring Siemens' Simcenter™ Prescan for sensor modeling and scenario-based testing, aims to meet rising customer demands by accelerating the SDV development cycle. It is designed to enable continuous and simulated verification and validation, streamline the development process and reduce the time required to deliver features while managing the increasing software complexity from diverse platforms and components. As the automotive landscape evolves, clients face significant pressures to innovate amidst increasing customization and hyper-personalization demands. The shift toward continuous verification and validation throughout the vehicle development lifecycle necessitates partnerships that can provide robust, agile solutions. "We are already in an era where software is the differentiating factor in the automotive industry," said Sidhant Rastogi, President, of Zinnov. "From OEMs and tier 1 suppliers to new-age carmakers, tech service providers and platform

Informatica, a leader in enterprise AI-powered cloud data management, announced an expansion of its partnership with Google Cloud through the availability of its Cloud Data Governance and Catalog (CDGC) on Google Cloud, available as a transactable offering on Google Cloud Marketplace. Built on the foundation of Informatica’s AI-powered Intelligent Data Management Cloud™ (IDMC), CDGC provides customers with a robust data governance and catalog solution that helps increase data trust, data democratization and data delivery for Google Cloud customers. With CDGC, organizations can more easily govern, classify, define, discover, catalog and measure data across the enterprise. “AI-driven cataloging and governance capabilities provide a rich metadata foundation that is critical for modern analytics and AI initiatives, including Informatica’s recently-released Gen AI Blueprint for the Vertex AI platform and Gemini models,” said Rik Tamm-Daniels, Global Vice President of Strategic Ecosystems and Technology at Informatica. “We are excited to offer CDGC natively on Google Cloud so Google Cloud

KATEK Canada Inc., a leading provider of innovative technology solutions, is pleased to announce its rebranding under the new name, Kontron Canada Systems Inc., effective immediately. This name change reflects the company's commitment to aligning more closely with its parent company, Kontron AG, and expanding its presence within the advanced electronics manufacturing services sector. This milestone marks a strategic step toward unifying the organization’s identity with the global Kontron brand, recognized as a global leader in IoT/embedded computing technology. This change will enhance the company's ability to deliver end-to-end, cutting-edge solutions and services to its customers across various industries. The rebrand represents Kontron’s dedication to being the leader in the electronics manufacturing industry and the company’s commitment to providing exceptional service. Customers and partners can continue to rely on and expect the same high level of service and expertise that they have always received from KATEK Canada Inc. To view the original press

The Nemetschek Group, a leading global provider of software solutions for the AEC/O (Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Operation) and media industries, announced that it has successfully attained the ISO 27001 certification across the Group. The important certification covers the development, implementation, and maintenance of software solutions across the Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Operations (AEC/O) lifecycle as well as for the Media & Entertainment industry. It underscores Nemetschek’s dedication to maintaining the highest standards of information security and ensuring the protection of its data. ISO 27001 is an internationally recognized standard for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS). Achieving this certification signifies that Nemetschek has implemented Information Security company-wide in a robust manner to manage and protect sensitive information, reduce risks of cyber threats, and ensure compliance with data protection regulations globally. The ISO certification covers all brands in the Nemetschek Group, except for the recently acquired company GoCanvas. Key Highlights of Nemetschek’s ISO 27001

Bamboo Rose, a leading provider of enterprise software solutions for the retail industry, is proud to announce the culmination of a strategic product transformation: TotalPLM™, the most comprehensive and innovative product lifecycle management (PLM) platform on the market. This groundbreaking upgrade to Bamboo Rose’s proven solution integrates a suite of advanced retail technologies, including Planning and Merchandising, Creative Collaboration, Product Development, Sourcing, Supplier Relationship Management, Purchase Order Management, and Global Trade Management all powered by AI-fueled Decision Intelligence. Bamboo Rose was once again named a leader in the December 2024 IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Retail, Footwear, and Apparel PLM 2024 Vendor Assessment. “Our customers have clearly stated they need a proven retail technology partner that delivers consistent and tightly integrated value across their entire product lifecycle. We’ve been hard at work for the past two years – TotalPLM is the realization of those efforts. From planning, ideation, through to development, sourcing, and on

Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division introduces a new cloud-native solution to test, train, and validate Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) and autonomous vehicle systems. Utilising hyperscale computing and automation, Virtual Test Drive X (VTDx) enables the automotive industry to validate the quality and function of software against thousands of real-world scenarios automatically, accelerating the time to market for safe mobility innovations.  Software plays an increasing role in vehicle design, enabling innovations that deliver convenience and safety for customers, but today’s software-defined vehicles (SDVs) are putting more pressure on the automotive teams delivering ADAS features. As vehicles integrate more sensors, adopt advanced chips and operating systems and apply increasingly complex AI and software algorithms, software development and testing create bottlenecks that delay vehicle launches and feature deployment. Safety and compliance is paramount, but the business impact is also tangible – underperforming ADAS features frustrate customers and vehicle recalls significantly impact brand loyalty and profits. Ensuring the quality

Keysight Technologies, Inc. announces the expansion of its Novus portfolio with the Novus mini automotive, a quiet small form-factor pluggable (SFP) network test platform that addresses the needs of automotive network engineers as they deploy software-defined vehicles (SDV). Keysight is expanding the capability of the Novus platform by offering a next-generation vehicle interface that includes 10BASE-T1S, and multi-gigabyte BASE-T1 support for 100 megabytes per second, 2.5 gigabits per second (Gbit/s), 5Gbit/s, and 10Gbit/s. Keysight’s SFP architecture provides a flexible platform to mix and match speeds for each port with modules plugging into existing cards rather than requiring a separate card, as many current test solutions necessitate. As vehicles move to zonal architectures, connected devices are a critical operational component. As a result, any system failures caused by connectivity and network issues can impact safety and potentially create life-threatening situations. To mitigate this risk, engineers must thoroughly test the conformance and performance of every system