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TrimbleⓇ welcomes Procter & Gamble (P&G) as the company's first Trimble Freight Marketplace shipper in North America. Freight Marketplace connects shippers, brokers and carriers in a single solution, combining procurement functionalities with the dynamics of a marketplace to enable real-time capacity sourcing and collaboration. Freight Marketplace has been available in Europe since 2023 via the Transporeon platform. Now, P&G joins a growing network of more than 400 carriers on Freight Marketplace in North America. Freight Marketplace offers a centralized, digital freight procurement platform where carriers and shippers of all sizes can expand their transportation network. It enables discovery of reliable partners and negotiable competitive rates for strategic, lane level and spot bidding. By automating the bidding process between carriers and shippers, Freight Marketplace provides a single streamlined and transparent experience. Unlike traditional procurement solutions that primarily focus solely on spot market transactions or complex strategic bids, Freight Marketplace also specializes in tailored mini bids to streamline single-lane for specific contractual periods

Accenture has agreed to acquire SI&C Co., Ltd., a Tokyo-based provider of advanced digital technology and consulting services focused on cloud, data and AI. By welcoming SI&C’s deep technical expertise, industry knowledge, and highly skilled talent, Accenture will further enhance its ability to help Japanese clients achieve enterprise-wide, data-driven transformation. Terms of the transaction are not being disclosed. Founded in 1980, SI&C has 45 years of experience delivering high-quality IT services powered by advanced technologies to clients across a wide range of industries—including financial services, public sector, manufacturing, and retail. By combining these capabilities with Accenture’s services, Accenture aims to deliver even greater value to clients. SI&C employees will also gain expanded opportunities to grow and contribute as professionals driving transformation and solving societal challenges, including by accessing Accenture's learning and development programs. SI&C employs approximately 900 professionals and offers sophisticated solutions that integrate custom development, cloud, data and AI. SI&C also

Capgemini has signed an agreement to acquire Cloud4C, a leading provider of automation-driven managed services for hybrid and sovereign cloud environments. Cloud4C helps enterprises migrate, manage and optimize their technology and data leveraging its low-code, AI-ready platform and vertical specific frameworks, designed for the specific needs of businesses and industries. A global premium partner for SAP in S/4 HANA Cloud, Cloud4C has also established strong relationships with other key technology vendors and hyperscalers. The acquisition is expected to close in the coming months, subject to regulatory approvals and other customary conditions for a transaction of this nature. Founded in 2014, Cloud4C’s 1,600-strong team specializes in platform-based services with AI operations and automation capabilities. Cloud4C helps clients to develop and implement their cloud strategy through consulting, stack migration and efficient management, as well as providing hybrid cloud solutions for sovereignty. The company boasts a set of comprehensive end-to-end service offerings built on deep tech

MariaDB plc announced it has acquired SkySQL Inc., the company behind an AI-powered, serverless database-as-a-service (DBaaS) platform. The acquisition brings SkySQL’s established DBaaS product back into the MariaDB portfolio. SkySQL was originally developed by MariaDB and, since being spun off as an independent entity in 2023, has significantly advanced its product offering. The acquisition of SkySQL enables MariaDB to meet customer and market expectations for greater flexibility and deployment choice, including a range of self-managed and fully managed cloud offerings. MariaDB Cloud will encompass the SkySQL capability and form a key part of the product portfolio. “Our customers have made it clear that they want flexibility, and they need powerful, reliable database solutions wherever their business takes them – on premises, in the cloud or in hybrid environments,” said Rohit de Souza, CEO, MariaDB plc. “Acquiring SkySQL helps accelerate plans and adds further innovation to MariaDB Cloud. It’s a strategic investment in our

The dedicated construction team atIMAGINiT Technologies, a leading provider of technology solutions and professional services that help organizations digitally transform how they design, build, and innovate, will exhibit at the Advancing Construction Technology Conference in Rosemont, IL August 26-27, 2005. During the conference IMAGINiT will highlight a set of solutions including Procore to Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) migration and integration capabilties, a new ProductivityNOW eLearning offering geared to general contractors and subcontractors looking to train their teams, and FormsConnected, a platform that digitizes the collection of field data. “By connecting workflows, teams and data at each stage of the construction process, our team is helping firms digitally transform the way they plan, design, and deliver projects—with greater efficiency, accuracy, and insight,” says Bill Zavadil, president and chief operating officer, IMAGINiT Technologies. “Our team works with clients to recommend the right technology, optimize workflows and processes, and ensure that they have the skilled people they need so that they can

Mastercam, the world’s most widely used CAM software, will demonstrate its latest manufacturing solutions at EMO Hannover 2025, taking place September 22-26, 2025, at the Hannover Exhibition Grounds in Hannover, Germany. Visitors can experience the company’s newest innovations at Hall 6, Stand A36.  Built on extensive customer feedback and industry research, Mastercam 2026 focuses on eliminating bottlenecks in the programming workflow while providing more precise control over complex machining operations. Mastercam 2026: Enhanced Performance and Precision The centerpiece of Mastercam’s EMO presence will be the latest Mastercam 2026 software release, featuring significant enhancements designed to boost productivity and streamline manufacturing workflows. The latest version delivers improved toolpath efficiency, enhances user controls, and expands machining strategies that help manufacturers achieve superior surface finishes and reduced cycle times.  Mastercam Probing: Fully Integrated Probing Technology Attendees will experience Mastercam Probing, a fully integrated add-on that allows users to program their machining center’s spindle-mounted touch probe directly in Mastercam using the same

Simulations Plus, Inc. (“Simulations Plus”, “SLP”), a leading provider of cheminformatics, biosimulation, simulation-enabled performance and intelligence solutions, and medical communications to the biopharma industry, announced that Shawn O’Connor, Chief Executive Officer, will be participating in the following investor events in September: 2025 Wells Fargo Healthcare Conference Format: Fireside chat and one-on-one meetingsWhen: Wednesday and Thursday, September 3-4, 2025Location: Boston, MassachusettsWebcast Link: Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 12:45 PM ET here Morgan Stanley 23 rd Annual Global Healthcare Conference Format: Fireside chat and one-on-one meetingsWhen: Wednesday, September 10, 2025Location: New York CityWebcast Link: Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 2:35 PM ET here For more information about the events or questions about registration, interested parties should reach out to their contacts at Wells Fargo and Morgan Stanley. To view the original press release, please click here. Search for Simulations Plus on CIMdata.com

CGI, one of the world’s largest independent technology and professional services firms, announced the award of a 10-year contract with the State of New Jersey for continued development, enhancement, and support of its State Integrated Recovery Operations Management Systems (SIROMS) – building on more than a decade of trusted partnership and innovation in natural disaster recovery technology and service delivery. Originally established to support the recovery from Superstorm Sandy, SIROMS has evolved into the state’s system of record for managing natural disaster recovery efforts and has managed the distribution of over $7.2 billion in recovery funds. Under the renewed agreement, CGI will continue to support New Jersey’s readiness to respond to current and future natural disasters, enabling the state to efficiently manage federal recovery funds and reduce the overall cost of natural disaster recovery. “Our partnership with CGI has been instrumental in helping New Jersey respond effectively to major disasters and prepare for those

Trimble® announced that the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) will adopt its Trimble Unity™ software suite to enhance operational efficiency, collaboration and data-driven decision making for asset lifecycle management. CDOT employees will use the Trimble asset lifecycle management suite, including integrated Esri® ArcGIS® geographic information system (GIS) technology, to manage more than 26,000 lane miles of roads, 3,000 bridges, 50 rest areas and tens of thousands of additional assets ranging from signs and guardrails to culverts and retaining walls. "The volume and complexity of our projects and maintenance work are increasing, along with pressure to minimize costs," said Shawn Smith, director, division of maintenance and operations at CDOT. "Moving to the Trimble Unity suite is part of a digital transformation that will streamline processes, connect our teams and workflows, and give us advanced data analysis capabilities." The opportunity to transition to a comprehensive software solution to manage asset maintenance led to selection of the Trimble Unity

Centric Software® is pleased to announce that Pair of Thieves has selected Centric PLM™ to drive speed to market and innovation. Centric Software provides the most innovative enterprise solutions to plan, design, develop, source, comply, buy, make, price, allocate, assort, market, sell and replenish fashion, luxury, footwear, outdoor, home, cosmetics & personal care products as well as multi-category retail, to achieve strategic and operational digital transformation goals. Pair of Thieves, based in Culver City, CA was founded in 2012 with the mission of revolutionizing the men’s underwear industry. Frustrated by the lack of stylish and comfortable options available, they set out to create a brand that would redefine what it means to wear great underwear. Drawing inspiration from their own experiences and lifestyles, they launched their first collection featuring bold designs, trend-right colors and premium fabrics. The company later expanded to socks, undershirts and loungewear. Autumn Rockhill, Senior Product Development Manager at Pair