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The built environment is undergoing a profound transformation, and LeapThought is at the forefront. With GenieHQ, our AI-powered assistant, now a core capability within the FULCRUMHQ platform, we are dismantling traditional project management barriers. GenieHQ, leveraging the robust FULCRUMHQ platform, delivers a new paradigm of command-driven intelligence and visual clarity, empowering professionals to see and act with significantly enhanced accuracy. Enterprise-Level AI Interaction: GenieHQ Within FULCRUMHQ FULCRUMHQ offers a critical advantage to built environment professionals by providing comprehensive support across diverse portfolios, allowing them to effectively manage the individual lifecycles of various projects and assets. GenieHQ further enhances this capability, acting as a personal AI assistant that empowers users working on individual projects, multiple concurrent projects, specific facilities, or across an entire organization's asset base. Through a simple browser interface, users can access live data and interact visually with 3D models and simulations. Until now, FULCRUMHQ's machine intelligence operated primarily as a powerful,

Logility, a leader in AI-first supply chain management software, has ushered in a new era of supply chain design with the delivery of Continuous Network Optimization. This powerful new capability is designed to take Network Design to the next level by automatically sensing changing costs and capacities, demand shifts, supply shortages, and other disruptions, then recommending optimized scenarios and model adjustments that, once accepted, enhance future supply chain plans. Today, most organizations struggle to keep up with rapid and frequent changes in supply chains that leave planning systems operating with outdated costs and other model assumptions. Continuous Network Optimization is designed to eliminate that disconnect by monitoring network conditions and surfacing alerts when adjustments are needed to achieve defined business outcomes, then updating the model upon approval. The result turns actionable insights into an optimized network that minimizes costs, improves service, and reduces risk. “By augmenting a time-consuming, manual process with AI-powered

Schneider Electric, the global leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, announced a new solution to address the growing demand for home electrification, while reducing the need for costly and complex traditional electrical service upgrades. Debuted for the first time at the 2025 NAHB International Builders Show in Las Vegas, the new Smart Power Manager feature in the Square D QO Smart Panel Solution available this summer provides smarter energy management to homes anywhere in the country. Consumers are moving away from fossil fuels, selecting induction cooktops over gas stoves, heat pumps over gas furnaces, and electric vehicles over traditional models, increasing the demand for electric power in their homes by 15-20%. Powering these larger electric loads simultaneously can exceed current capacity in many homes traditionally triggering the need for a utility service upgrade which can cost thousands. With this new software-based solution however, homebuilders can avoid the significant cost of

Global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc. has partnered with fellow Nemetschek Group brand Bluebeam to enhance project collaboration like never before. The first integration of its kind developed on Bluebeam’s revamped integrations platform and APIs, Vectorworks’ Bluebeam Connection links Vectorworks files with Bluebeam Studio Sessions, enabling project stakeholders to collaborate more effectively from anywhere, at any project phase and on any operating system. “We are dedicated to providing our users with the latest tools to enhance their workflows and communication,” said Vectorworks Chief Product Officer Darick DeHart. “By leveraging Bluebeam’s new Studio APIs to create this new integration, we are revolutionizing how Vectorworks users collaborate by shifting from outdated, inefficient methods to immediate and clear review capabilities. With this intuitive connection to Bluebeam Studio Sessions, our customers can focus on advancing projects with unmatched speed and precision.” As the AEC industry standard for design and construction team collaboration, Bluebeam provides innovative PDF-based solutions to improve communication

Dassault Systèmes announced the launch of SOLIDWORKS SkillForce, its new global initiative to provide licenses of its SOLIDWORKS applications to students participating in internships to gain real-world work experience. Unique in the industry, SOLIDWORKS SkillForce will benefit students, businesses and industry by empowering the workforce of the future with the design, engineering and manufacturing skills needed to innovate in the generative economy. Through SOLIDWORKS SkillForce, Dassault Systèmes will provide SOLIDWORKS licenses to students who have earned their Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate (CSWA) certification and are participating in a 3–6-month internship or co-op program. This ensures that students have access to the applications for the duration of their work-based learning experiences, allowing them to apply their verified skills directly in professional environments. By providing software licenses directly to student interns, the initiative supports the companies hosting them by removing barriers to software access and fostering a more efficient and productive internship experience. As technologies

DXC Technology, a leading Fortune 500 global technology services provider, announced the appointment of Jennifer Ragone as Chief People Officer. Ragone will report directly to DXC President and CEO Raul Fernandez. In this role, Ragone will lead DXC's global people strategy, focusing on driving profitable growth through innovative talent solutions. She will spearhead initiatives to strengthen the workforce, prepare employees for the future of work, and champion an inclusive, value-driven culture centered on client centricity, accountability and performance excellence.  "Since 2020, I’ve had opportunity to work with Jennifer as a board member and now as CEO of DXC. She has a deep understanding of our business and a proven track record in HR leadership that makes her the ideal choice to advance our people-first strategy," said Raul Fernandez, President and CEO of DXC Technology. "Her expertise in leveraging AI and data analytics for talent development aligns perfectly with our vision for the

A new partnership between industrial technology leader Emerson and The University of Texas at Austin will support advanced research into artificial intelligence, automation, energy, semiconductors and more. The three-year agreement includes UT research lab upgrades, contributions to help launch the new Semiconductor Science and Engineering master’s degree program, in partnership with the Texas Institute for Electronics (TIE), and help develop the next generation of talent skilled in automation. More broadly, UT will become a core research partner for Emerson as it delves further into semiconductors, AI, energy and other areas in the future. "Emerson has been an important partner for UT, the Cockrell School of Engineering and our chemical engineering department for decades," said Roger Bonnecaze, dean of the Cockrell School and a chemical engineering faculty member. "This investment will strengthen our relationship, further elevate Austin as a national technology leader and push the boundaries of research, innovation and education in semiconductors, energy,

EON Reality, the world leader in AI-assisted Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality-based knowledge transfer for industry and education, is delighted to announce a new Value Added Reseller (VAR) agreement with Maryland-based Innovative Transducer Implementation (ITI) Systems. With ITI Systems’ strong reputation for delivering dependable AV solutions in high-stakes environments, this partnership promises to bring EON Reality’s state-of-the-art XR solutions to new markets and industries across the United States. Founded on principles of reliability and customer success, ITI Systems has delivered complex AV solutions for Fortune 500 firms, elite universities, federal agencies, and financial institutions for over a decade. Its diverse portfolio and unmatched track record in meeting project deadlines and overcoming challenges make ITI Systems a valued addition to EON Reality’s network. By aligning with EON Reality, ITI Systems can introduce the transformative power of XR technologies to its clients. EON’s XR solutions will enhance the quality and efficiency of knowledge and skills transfer,

Managing payments in B2B ecommerce can be complex, but it doesn’t have to be. That’s why Roima is partnering with Briqpay, bringing flexible, automated, and seamless payment solutions to Parttrap ONE customers. With Briqpay’s advanced payment infrastructure, businesses using Parttrap ONE’s B2B and B2C ecommerce portals can streamline their payment processes, optimize checkout flows, and reduce transaction costs. By gaining full control over their payment setup, they can ensure a smooth and efficient purchasing experience for their customers—without the need for complex technical integrations. How Parttrap ONE Customers Benefit Access Any Payment Provider: Easily add, remove, and A/B test different payment options without additional development work. This ensures flexibility and cost efficiency when choosing payment providers. Optimized Checkout Flow: Increase conversion rates by tailoring payment methods to specific customers, markets, or purchase scenarios. Briqpay’s rule engine enables dynamic, data-driven decisions to minimize cart abandonment. Seamless Order Management: Process payments, refunds, and invoicing with a unified setup, regardless of

SolidCAD is thrilled to announce its recognition as a 2025 Sapphire Partner and recipient of the New Account Acquisition Award for the Americas at the Bluebeam Channel Executive Forum in Austin, Texas. These prestigious accolades highlight SolidCAD’s commitment to delivering exceptional value to the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industries by helping companies implement Bluebeam’s industry-leading solutions for improved productivity, efficiency, and collaboration. “The Global Partner Awards were established to recognize companies that demonstrated exceptional performance and achieved significant milestones in 2024,” said Curt Bramel, Head of Global Channel Sales for Bluebeam. “2024 was a defining year for Bluebeam, as we continued to innovate and deliver best-in-class features and solutions to our users worldwide. We’re proud to work with partners that play a crucial role in Bluebeam’s success and consistently exceed customer expectations.” “Being recognized as a 2025 Sapphire Partner and receiving the New Account Acquisition Award is truly an honor,” said Marcus Tateishi, President