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Altium LLC, a global leader in software and solutions for the electronics industry, announces a collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) India Private Limited* to transform tech education across India. They will introduce a unique curriculum designed to prepare students for the demands of a technology-driven workforce. Altium is joining the AWS Skills to Jobs Tech Alliance (Tech Alliance) in India, which brings together a coalition of employers, government agencies, workforce development organizations, and education leaders to address the skills training gap in college and university curricula. The goal is to boost career readiness for learners entering the workforce. By integrating Altium’s expertise in electronics design with cloud curriculum shaped by AWS, this collaboration offers students in India hands-on, industry-relevant training that addresses critical skills gaps and empowers them for future career success. As the world leader in cloud computing, AWS provides secure and scalable cloud services, supporting organizations of all sizes

Configit, the global leader in Configuration Lifecycle Management (CLM), announced its new Value-Added Reseller (VAR) program. The launch of this program marks a key milestone in expanding Configit’s VAR and service provider community. As part of this program launch, Configit recently signed its first two VARs, highlighting the market maturity for CLM and the company’s readiness to serve midmarket clients. The VAR Program underscores Configit’s commitment to innovation and offers clients and partners more comprehensive, flexible service options, driving greater efficiency and growth. Additionally, Configit’s new go-to-market strategy and VAR approach represent a significant shift towards more strategic partnerships, enabling the company to leverage collective expertise and drive impactful industry advancements. The expanded VAR and service provider community offers partners more opportunities for collaboration and new business growth, leveraging a broader network while maintaining a strategic focus on their customers. The program signifies a significant advancement in the market, fostering innovation and setting new standards, which can drive

Deltek, the leading global provider of software and solutions for project-based businesses, announced the winners of its Global Partner of the Year Awards. The awards honor the significant accomplishments made in 2024 by companies within the Deltek Partner Network’s vibrant, global ecosystem. Members of the Deltek Partner Network include Marketplace partners, systems integrators (SIs), value-added resellers (VARs), independent software vendors (ISVs) and accounting and consulting firms – all of which enhance the power of Deltek’s industry-leading software and solutions. Deltek’s partner programs provide flexibility for companies to resell, co-sell, implement and consult – all supported by Deltek's commitment to making each partnership a success. Partners amplify Deltek’s enterprise software offerings for project-based businesses through implementation, consulting services and more, empowering Deltek’s global customer base to unlock the full value of the software even more quickly and easily. Deltek is proud to recognize partners across 10 categories: Marketplace Partner of the Year – Prophix Rising Star – Govcon Partner

INFRONEER Holdings and Accenture announced an agreement to establish a joint venture (JV), INFRONEER Strategy & Innovation, aimed at resolving key issues in and promoting innovation for the safe and efficient construction and operation of infrastructure in Japan. The investment structure of the JV is 81%-owned by INFRONEER HD and 19%-owned by Accenture. The JV will be established on April 1, 2025, and consist of approximately 100 employees. In recent years, Japan’s aging infrastructure—including roads, airports, water supply and sewage systems, and public facilities—has led to numerous serious accidents across the country. Additionally, local governments’ financial constraints, along with the declining birthrate and aging population, have worsened the labor shortage, driving up challenges in construction and infrastructure management. These not only reduce daily convenience for residents, but also hinder regional economic activities, potentially leading to a decline in Japan's international competitiveness and further increasing the gap between urban and rural areas. The

Lantek has partnered with Euromac, a benchmark in innovation for punching and shearing combined machines, to deliver an integrated solution that redefines metal sheet processing. This collaboration merges the power of Euromac’s punching and shearing machines with Lantek’s advanced automation and synchronization software, offering customers a significant leap in productivity, cost savings, and operational efficiency. Full automation: synchronized stacking and non-stop production Euromac’s combined punching and shearing machine is among the most advanced solutions on the market, capable of executing long cuts in a single stroke, drastically reducing processing time and material consumption. Unlike traditional methods that require multiple impacts or high energy consumption, this technology—based on Euromac’s XT model—delivers faster, more precise cuts with optimal material utilization. Its optimized shearing system reduces sheet metal waste by up to 20%, eliminating the need for micro-joints and maximizing efficiency in every manufacturing process. Beyond cutting performance, Lantek’s software integration takes automation to the next

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, published details of its sustainability performance for the final quarter of 2024, alongside its full-year financial results. The company’s Sustainability Impact (SSI) score reached 7.55 out of ten, surpassing the 2024 end-year target of 7.40. Monitoring and reporting on the 11 global commitments of its SSI’s quarterly progress is fundamental to achieving the company’s goals tied to all dimensions of environmental, social, and governance (ESG). “In 2024, Schneider Electric was recognized by TIME and Statista as the World’s Most Sustainable Company. Earlier this year, we were honored to receive the same recognition from Corporate Knights as part of its Global 100 ranking – marking our second time topping this list and a first for any corporation. These remarkable achievements, alongside other key ESG recognitions inspire us to reach even greater heights in 2025,” said Chris Leong, Chief Sustainability Officer at

The manufacturing industry is undergoing a major shift, driven by digital transformation and the need for seamless collaboration between engineering and production teams. OpenBOM is excited to announce its new partnership with SolidCAD, a premier provider of technology consulting and thought leadership in Canada.  Our mission is simple yet profound: we empower you to “Design, Collaborate, Make, and Manage,” while driving Digital Transformation across diverse industries. This partnership is set to bring OpenBOM’s cloud-native product data management (PDM) and PLM solutions to a wider audience of manufacturers looking to streamline their processes and enhance efficiency. Why SolidCAD and OpenBOM? SolidCAD has a long-standing reputation for delivering best-in-class technology consulting services for design and manufacturing industries. Their deep expertise in engineering and production workflows, combined with OpenBOM’s flexible and fully cloud-native data management platform, makes this partnership a natural fit. Manufacturers today face growing complexity in managing product structures, handling revisions, and ensuring accurate data flow

Synopsys, Inc. and the SEMI Foundation announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at Synopsys' corporate headquarters in Sunnyvale, Calif. to advance workforce development within the semiconductor chip design sector. It's predicted[1] the global industry will need to fill over one million additional semiconductor jobs by 2030, equivalent to 100,000 jobs annually highlighting the crucial need for workforce development programs. Collaborations like this one are essential to bridging the chip design talent gap and shaping the innovators of tomorrow. Together, Synopsys and SEMI Foundation will engage in opportunities to collaborate on education and training programs with academic institutions and industry experts to enhance chip design workforce development both in the United States and internationally. The two organizations will also jointly develop specialized education and training programs designed for K-12 students, academic institutions, and military veterans, providing support and resources across the talent development spectrum. As a global silicon to systems design leader, Synopsys, through its

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions, announced a new collaboration with Salesforce, the global leader in CRM, to help customers in the manufacturing and semiconductor industries drive value from artificial intelligence. As part of this collaboration, TCS launched three initiatives: Semiconductor Sales Accelerator for increasing sales with data-driven insights, Seller for the Future for providing near real-time insights, predictive analytics, and personalized recommendations and Digital Field Service to equip technicians on field with real-time information, predictive maintenance insights, and optimized scheduling. One of the key challenges for organizations in their AI adoption journeys is to unlock the true value of their data. For large organizations, data is often stored in unstructured silos. Recognizing the unique challenges and opportunities within the manufacturing and semiconductor industries, this collaboration leverages the combined strengths of both companies to digitally transform how customers in these industries sell and service their products. Indira Gillingham, Vice President of

Tech Mahindra, a leading global provider of technology consulting and digital solutions to enterprises across industries, announced that it has achieved formal validation for its Net-Zero targets by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). This recognition underscores Tech Mahindra’s commitment to the ambitious 1.5°C trajectory and its innovative initiatives to address global climate change.  With this milestone, Tech Mahindra becomes the first Mahindra Group company to secure SBTi validation for its Net-Zero goals, joining an elite group of very few Indian companies whose targets have been approved. Tech Mahindra’s sustainability initiatives have already delivered measurable results with renewable energy now accounting for 31% of energy consumption at owned locations and 22.96% globally as of 2024. Further, Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions have been reduced by over 31% in 2024, compared to the baseline year 2016. Net-Zero Targets: Overall Net-Zero Target: Tech Mahindra commits to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain by FY 2035. Near-Term Targets: Tech