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Infor, the Industry Cloud Complete company, announced it’s launching an expansion of its suite of AI-driven solutions for micro-verticals, optimizing how technology can address the unique challenges and demands across industries, from dairy producers, to EV manufacturers, to textile fabricators, and more. Built natively on Amazon Web Services (AWS) with Amazon Bedrock to provide flexible access to high-performing Large Language Models (LLMs), the new Infor Industry AI Agents, along with Infor Leap – a fast and cost-effective cloud migration offer – allow companies to quickly realize the benefits of the technologies they’re heavily investing in. Infor Industry AI Agents Infor Industry AI Agents are the only industry-specific, role-based AI agents built for manufacturing, distribution, and service industries and designed to work alongside teams by managing and automating critical workflows. Carefully combining Infor’s decades of hands-on experience and deep industry expertise combined with complete data and governed orchestration, Infor Industry AI Agents are experts in a broad spectrum

The Nemetschek Group, one of the world’s leading software providers for the Architecture, Engineering, Construction and Operations (AEC/O) industry, has partnered with WakeCap Technologies, the region’s leading construction technology company, specializing in sensor-powered, real-time project control systems. This landmark agreement sets the stage for a strategic collaboration aimed at accelerating digital transformation across the Gulf Cooperation Council’s (GCC) construction ecosystem. The partnership leverages the strengths of both companies: Nemetschek Group's extensive portfolio of industry-leading software solutions and WakeCap's cutting-edge sensor-powered project-controls platform, which delivers real-time workforce visibility and site-wide intelligence. Currently deployed across $100B+ in giga-projects with the region's most extensive workforce database tracking over 150 million worker hours, WakeCap has established itself as the only platform operating at this scale in the Middle East. The system has delivered transformative results by driving behavioral change on construction sites, achieving 90%+ reduction in safety violation observations, 25%+ gains in productivity, and 70%+ faster incident

PTC announced that it has appointed James (Jim) Lico to its Board of Directors, effective October 13, 2025. Lico is the former President and Chief Executive Officer of Fortive Corporation, a provider of safety and productivity solutions to industrial and healthcare markets. During his tenure as President and CEO, Lico led Fortive’s transformation following its 2016 separation from Danaher Corporation, building a focused portfolio that grew annual revenue to more than $6 billion and overseeing the separation of its Precision Technologies segment into the independent company Ralliant. He is currently on the Board of Directors of DuPont de Nemours, Inc., serving on the People and Compensation Committee and the Environment, Health, Safety & Sustainability Committee. “Jim brings decades of experience running global businesses and working closely with customers to transform their operations,” said Neil Barua, President and CEO, PTC. “His leadership, deep understanding of industrial technology, and proven ability to drive growth

Today’s leaders face unprecedented challenges: global competition, volatile supply chains, increasing regulatory requirements, and the urgent pressure to increase sustainability – all while accelerating innovation. Join CONTACT Software and Razorleaf Corporation for an exclusive executive webcast designed specifically for decision makers. We demonstrate how the combination of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), integrated project management, MES, and IIoT creates a consistent digital thread throughout the entire company – and how this directly leads to better business results: Accelerate time to market by working with the same data and information across all departments Strengthening operational resilience through the standardization of product, project and production data Smarter, data-driven decisions through real-time insights from manufacturing and IoT Ensuring compliance and sustainability without jeopardizing competitiveness Maximize ROI through a low-risk, modular transformation approach Speakers: Sergio Viera Velasco Senior Partner Account Manager CONTACT Software Jonathan Scott Chief Architect Razorleaf Corporation Register Today! To view the original press release, please click here. Search for Razorleaf on CIMdata.com Search for CONTACT Software on CIMdata.com

Addnode Group is pleased to invite investors, analysts, and media to a presentation where President and CEO Johan Andersson and CFO Kristina Elfström Mackintosh will present the interim report January – September 2025. After the presentation, there will be an opportunity to ask questions. Date: Friday October 24, 2025 Time: 09:30 AM CEST Access to audiocast and teleconference with the ability to ask questions verbally: https://www.addnodegroup.com/report/q3-2025/ The presentation will be held in English. The interim report will be published at 07:30 AM CEST the same day. The full report, presentation, and links to the audiocast and teleconference will be available on www.addnodegroup.com To view the original press release, please click here. Search for Addnode on CIMdata.com

Aeris, a global leader in IoT secure service edge (SSE) platforms and solutions, announced the expansion of its global partner ecosystem with the addition of 8 new partnerships across new routes to market spanning channel sales partners, service provider partners and technology alliances. Aeris will launch its expanded partner program at the Canalys Forum Americas 2025, October 21-23, in Chicago.  The expanded Aeris Partner Program enables partners to combine the telco-grade IoT Accelerator global connectivity management platform with Aeris IoT Watchtower™ that delivers deep monitoring, analysis and security solutions. Together, these innovations enable enterprises to deploy, secure and scale IoT and Fixed Wireless Access solutions with one global eSIM, one platform and built-in zero-trust protection.  “Enterprises today are connecting more devices than ever, and our partners are integral to delivering secure, scalable cellular IoT solutions worldwide,” said Aeris CEO Aziz Benmalek. “Our long-standing partnerships with leading wireless carriers have been integral to our success. By expanding the Aeris Partner Program to include channel

Agiloft, a leader in data-first contract lifecycle management (CLM), announced the appointment of Joe Yurich as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). Joining at a moment of rapid growth, Yurich will lead Agiloft’s global revenue strategy, helping enterprises turn contracts into data-rich business assets while amplifying the impact of AI across the contract lifecycle.  Yurich brings more than 20 years of leadership in enterprise software and revenue growth, including recent experience as CRO at financial services software company, iPipeline. Prior to that, he served in senior sales leadership at Zuora and Software AG, where he led North American field and enterprise sales teams, driving impressive revenue growth across multiple verticals. Yurich began his career building enterprise solutions in the healthcare and technology sectors, developing a proven track record of scaling high-performing teams and delivering customer-first outcomes. “We are helping some of the world’s largest organizations turn contracts into actionable, strategic data – and that

Bentley Systems, Incorporated, the infrastructure engineering software company, announced the appointment of Cate Lochead as Chief Marketing Officer. She brings marketing leadership in AI innovation and more than 20 years of experience in enterprise software to Bentley. Most recently, Lochead served as Chief Marketing Officer for high-growth software companies in AI, data, and security. Previously, she led marketing organizations at global technology leaders, including Oracle and Intuit. She has deep expertise in positioning transformative technologies for market visibility and adoption. Nicholas Cumins, Bentley CEO, said, “AI is transforming how infrastructure is designed, built, and operated. Appointing Cate as CMO strengthens our leadership at this pivotal moment; her experience will help infrastructure professionals connect AI innovation to measurable outcomes—where efficiency, quality, and reliability matter most.” To view the original press release, please click here. Search for Bentley Systems on CIMdata.com

Rockwell Automation announced that its recently extended collaboration with Avvale and ESGeo will help industrial companies more easily address growing social, regulatory, and investor expectations regarding sustainability reporting and performance. The collaboration combines Rockwell’s operational technology (OT) data capabilities, Avvale’s expertise as a system integrator partner – specializing in ERP and digital transformation – and ESGeo’s enterprise solution for non-financial disclosures. Avvale plays a key role in bridging the gap between technology and business outcomes. With a deep understanding of industrial processes, it assists companies in implementing robust and tailored solutions that ensure smooth integration and alignment with sustainability and operational objectives. Its expertise accelerates the adoption of digital solutions, ensuring that organizations maximize the full potential of their investments in automation and data. “Expanding our offering to Level 4 – the top level of the automation pyramid – allows us to offer even broader support to our customers, allowing them to more easily automate

Hexagon's Manufacturing Intelligence division is proud to announce the launch of its "Race to Innovate" Tour, a four-city series designed to tackle critical challenges in the manufacturing sector. By combining cutting-edge technology demonstrations, industry insights, and networking opportunities, the tour aims to drive innovation and strengthen the future of American manufacturing. Event stops are scheduled for: Charlotte, NC at the Hendrick Motorsports campus which includes behind the scenes tour of their QC lab and race shops Novi, MI which is Hexagon’s largest demo and service center in the United States Tempe, AZ where you will network at the Embassy Suites Fullerton, CA at Fullerton College campus and get a tour of their manufacturing technology center. REGISTER HERE Attendees will experience firsthand how Hexagon's technologies address urgent needs such as reskilling the workforce, modernizing outdated systems, and meeting increasing demands for efficiency.  "Manufacturers today face significant pressures, from workforce shortages to the challenges of modernizing their facilities," said Steve Ilmrud, Vice President