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NV5 was selected by the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency as one of the vendors for the $200 million Luno B commercial data indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract. Luno B will provide the national security community with timely access to high-quality commercial GEOINT. The contract will enable NGA to lead the GEOINT enterprise in applying GEOINT artificial intelligence, while delivering decision advantage to our warfighters, policy makers, and mission partners.  Through this IDIQ contract, GEOINT users will have access to data and analytic services that add new context to analytic assessments by characterizing worldwide economic, environmental, and geo-political activities, as well as illegal, unregulated, and unreported activities.  Luno B has a five-year base ordering period with a $200M ceiling. Vendors will compete on a full and open basis for future delivery orders. To view the original press release, please click here. Search for NV5 on CIMdata.com

Copperleaf, an IFS company, announces the selection of its decision analytics solution by TenneT, a leading European Transmission System Operator (TSO) serving 43 million people throughout Germany and the Netherlands. To safeguard the reliability of the power supply, TenneT needs to regularly maintain and replace assets within the grid. To support this, the company will develop comprehensive maintenance and replacement strategies based on a value framework to ensure assets continue to operate efficiently and effectively. As electricity demand continues to increase and evolve rapidly, managing the asset lifecycle has become increasingly complex. TenneT identified the need for a holistic framework and supporting APM (Asset Performance Management) tool to address important asset management challenges such as limited resources, as well as financial constraints and outage planning. In addition to the tool, TenneT was looking to build a strategic relationship that will help the company reach its long-term goals. Copperleaf Asset™ empowers organizations to optimize asset planning decisions

Copperleaf, an IFS company, announces that WEL Networks, a leading provider of innovative and sustainable energy solutions and electricity distribution services in New Zealand, has selected the Copperleaf Solution to improve its Asset Investment Planning processes. WEL Networks was looking for a solution that would not only optimize capital expenditure but also better align its planning processes with long-term strategic goals, including environmental, social, and governance (ESG) objectives. Copperleaf’s Decision Analytics Solution will help WEL Networks optimize its investment planning and ensure that critical infrastructure plans are aligned with the company’s vision and strategic goals. By implementing Copperleaf, WEL Networks will achieve a faster, more efficient planning process that is less reliant on individual legacy knowledge and enable them to significantly reduce planning cycle time—from months to weeks—while also enhancing decision-making transparency. The Copperleaf solution will enable WEL Networks to assess a broader range of multi-year investment scenarios with greater accuracy and alignment to both short-term

Wipro Limited, a leading technology services and consulting company, announced that it has been selected by Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, to lead its comprehensive technology modernization. Wipro will ensure seamless migration of legacy systems and improve operational efficiency across key areas, including workplace, network, infrastructure, and service management. As part of the five-year contract, Wipro FullStride Cloud will deliver a customized cloud-based solution that will provide Etihad Airways real-time insights into their resource utilization and improve operational agility and scalability for their global operations. Wipro will also integrate Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) modules across the IT framework - from automation of data centers to conversational support to end-users. GenAI will also provide intelligent device management and insights that will optimize performance and resolve potential disruptions proactively. Frank Meyer, Chief Digital Officer, Etihad Airways, said, "We look forward to working with Wipro to prepare for the AI era, with

CGI announced the signature of a share purchase agreement on January 29, 2025, to acquire BJSS, a UK-based technology and engineering consultancy known for its innovative IT solutions, software engineering expertise and delivery excellence. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions and is expected to close in February 2025. More than 2,400 highly skilled consultants and professionals will join CGI, deepening the company’s operations across the UK in key industry sectors such as retail, health, government, financial services and energy & utilities. Founded in 1993, BJSS is one of the UK’s largest independent IT and software engineering consultancies. The company partners with clients to deliver large-scale high-quality software systems and address complex technology challenges through services such as technology strategy and delivery, customer experience design, managed services, software engineering, artificial intelligence (AI), data and insights, cloud and platform solutions, and cybersecurity services. “BJSS has a well-earned reputation for

DeSL announces partnership with Browzwear to deliver their digital product development technology directly within Product Lifecycle Management software. DeSL is a market leader in digital transformation solutions including integrated end-to-end PLM software for the fashion, apparel, textile, footwear, and retail sectors. With this collaboration DeSL customers are able to utilize Browzwear’s advanced digital product creation and development capabilities to significantly enhance product development directly within PLM. Teams can visualize design variations of color and materials, reducing the need for physical prototypes, while also speeding up creation of product lines and collections using DeSL’s Digital Planning Boards. The capability to annotate 3D models in real-time, boosts efficient collaboration between vendors and internal teams. This streamlined digital workflow helps speed up approvals, reduces miscommunication, and ensures designs move through production more quickly. “We are excited to be partnering with DeSL to integrate our digital product development technology with their comprehensive PLM solution. This collaboration is an important step

Graphisoft, the leading Building Information Modeling (BIM) software solution developer for architecture and multidisciplinary design, has announced a partnership with Open BIM (Hong Kong) Limited. This collaboration represents a pivotal step for Graphisoft in ensuring exceptional support and cutting-edge BIM solutions for the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. Open BIM (Hong Kong) Limited will be the authorized distributor for Graphisoft products and services in Hong Kong, ensuring streamlined access and comprehensive support for customers seeking advanced AEC solutions. The partnership aims to empower AEC firms in Hong Kong with the tools and support they need to enhance project efficiency, improve collaboration, and drive innovation and adoption in the built environment. Graphisoft’s flagship product is the award-winning Archicad. Powerful built-in tools and a user-friendly interface allow users to design projects of any size, making Archicad the most efficient and intuitive BIM software on the market. Featuring out-of-the-box design documentation, one-click publishing, photorealistic rendering, and best-in-class analysis, Archicad

Impresa Corp, a leader in cutting-edge software solutions for aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO), is proud to announce that Major Gen. (Retd.) Howard Brent Baker has joined its Board of Advisors. A distinguished veteran with over four decades of leadership and operational expertise in aerospace and defense, Major Gen. Baker brings unparalleled experience and strategic insight to Impresa Corp. His exceptional career spans key roles in military aviation, logistics, and global operations, making him a pivotal addition to the company’s mission to transform MRO operations. Recently for the past 10 years, he led the Federal A&D vertical at PTC, a major software company serving the PLM and Maintenance industries. “We are honored to welcome Major Gen. Howard Brent Baker to our Board of Advisors,” said Suresh Iyer, CEO of Impresa Corp. “His decades of leadership, combined with his deep understanding of aviation operations and innovation, will be invaluable as we continue

Keysight Technologies, Inc. and KD, Inc., a fabless semiconductor company, have collaborated to create a comprehensive test for Multigigabit Optical Automotive Ethernet physical layer. The companies have jointly developed a Transmitter Distortion Figure of Merit (TDFOM) measurement and signal analysis metric validating PMD transmitter conformance based on the IEEE 802.3cz and Open Alliance. Vehicles today contain over 100 million lines of code, pushing the limits of their hardware capabilities to support an unprecedented combination of infotainment systems, advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), and computing power. Future vehicle computing systems are evolving to be more centralized, with more software-defined features and greater data sharing between fewer engine control units (ECUs). Thus, backbone communications links push to ever-higher speeds in the multi-gigabits-per-second range. In response, the industry has created new automotive Ethernet standards, with IEEE 802.3cz being the highest data rate multi-gigabit standard. Published in 2023, this standard supports operations up to 50 Gb/s over glass optical fiber, specifying

Kontron, a leading global provider of IoT/Embedded Computer Technology (ECT), announces the foundation of its new subsidiary JUMPtec GmbH. With the relaunch of the traditional JUMPtec brand, the module business will be bundled under an independent brand umbrella to meet the growing demand for modular solutions. JUMPtec GmbH is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kontron Europe GmbH and has its headquarters - like the former JUMPtec AG - in Deggendorf, Bavaria. The managing directors are Friedrich Krauss and Peter Müller, who have many years of management experience in the industry. "By revitalising JUMPtec, we are creating a strong platform that offers our customers access to innovative and scalable embedded computing solutions and at the same time shortens their development processes," explains Friedrich Krauss, Managing Director of JUMPtec GmbH. "This will ensure that we can respond even more specifically to our customers' needs and shorten their time-to-market." Customised solutions for vertical markets The JUMPtec