Synopsys, Inc. today announced the expansion of its VC Verification IP (VIP) portfolio with CAN 2.0/FD/TT (ISO 16845 compliant), LIN, FlexRay™, and Ethernet Audio Video Bridging (AVB) protocols for the verification of automotive applications.  These verification IP titles include test suites and spec-linking technology required to verify compliance to automotive standards. With the increase in demand for state-of-the-art integrated electronics in automobiles, Synopsys' comprehensive VIP portfolio enables system-on-chip (SoC) teams to design next-generation electronic systems for safe, secure, smart, and connected automobiles. 

Synopsys VC VIP enables SoC teams to design next-generation automotive chips with ease of use, fast...

CCE, a leading provider of advanced interoperability technology and engineering services, reported over 1,000 downloads of its free CAD software on CCE Labs, in the month of February alone, led primarily by EnSuite-View, CCE’s free 3D CAD viewer. Downloads have been steadily growing, with February being the month with the highest amount of downloads, since the October 2015 release of EnSuite-View.

“EnSuite-View, our free CAD viewer, is a great tool to have for professionals working in the supply chain, especially in the automotive industry, who deal with multi-CAD data. Interestingly enough, in the month of February, downloads were...

BigLever Software, a leading provider of Product Line Engineering (PLE) solutions, announced today that the company has partnered with No Magic, a premier standards-based modeling, simulation and analysis solutions provider, to deliver an integrated PLE and Model Based Engineering (MBE) solution – the No Magic MagicDraw/BigLever Software Gears Bridge. This new integration enables companies to achieve competitive advantage through the reduction of complexity, greater efficiency, increased product quality, enhanced scalability and portfolio diversity, as well as improved cross-functional alignment between engineering and operational roles.

“Product engineering organizations need a new approach for harnessing the ever-growing complexity of managing...

Accenture is expanding its digital capabilities in Japan by acquiring a majority stake in IMJ Corporation (IMJ), a full-service digital agency. The acquisition, once completed, will enhance the capabilities of Accenture Interactive in the local market, bringing together leading edge creativity, deep knowledge in advanced digital technology and consulting capabilities from Accenture and IMJ to provide seamless end-to-end digital marketing services.
 
The acquisition is subject to regulatory approval and customary closing conditions. Upon completion of the transaction, Accenture will establish a combined management structure with IMJ. Financial terms are not being disclosed.
 
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CIMdata, Inc., the leading global PLM strategic management consulting and research firm, announces the successful completion of its 2016 North American PLM Market & Industry Forum—the first in a series of five global events. This year’s North American Forum was held in Ann Arbor, Michigan on 31 March 2016. There were 58 PLM industry participants, representing 22 leading global PLM software and service providers.

CIMdata’s PLM Market & Industry Forums represent the world’s premier event for software and service providers focused specifically on the PLM market and the issues concerning its development and growth. Participants gathered in Ann...

Dassault Systèmes today announced that Caterpillar Inc. is deploying the 3DEXPERIENCE platform. With the “Single Source for Speed” industry solution experience, Caterpillar can virtually evaluate the performance, quality and durability of future products before committing to physical prototypes.

“Single Source for Speed” leverages SIMULIA applications to virtually predict real-world behavior of component parts, large scale structures, and complete systems before manufacture and start-up. With a deeper understanding of a product’s function earlier in the design cycle, heavy equipment manufacturers can quickly detect and resolve design issues, explore design alternatives and better comply with requirements, without physical testing.

“Heavy mobile...

The Altice Group, a leading multinational cable, fiber, telecommunications, contents, and media company, and PTC today announced the deployment of PTC’s industry-leading ThingWorx® IoT platform across two Altice Group businesses: SFR, the leading cable television and internet-access provider for enterprise customers in metropolitan France, and Portugal Telecom, the country’s leading integrated service provider in fixed broadband, mobile operations, and business services for small to mid-sized businesses (SMB).

This agreement reflects the shared strategy between the two companies to facilitate IoT implementations across SMBs, and to offer a complete, secure, and scalable IoT platform for the rapid development of...

Fujitsu today announced that Fujitsu Forum 2016, the company's largest annual event, will be held May 19-20 at the Tokyo International Forum in Japan. The theme of this year's Fujitsu Forum will be "Human Centric Innovation: Driving Digital Transformation."

By transcending boundaries between companies and industries, and connecting people, information and infrastructure, Fujitsu believes it can contribute to creating new value for customers and strengthening their competitiveness. Fujitsu Forum 2016 will introduce the ways Fujitsu ICT can support society and companies in advanced initiatives and their digital transformations.

The rapid advance of digital technology...

3D Systems Corporation today announced management team changes to accelerate the company's growth strategy.

Effective immediately, the 3D Systems board appointed Vyomesh Joshi (VJ) as President and CEO. VJ is a visionary who forever changed Hewlett-Packard's printing business from the ground up. As a seasoned and known leader, VJ is committed to leveraging the strength and heritage of 3D Systems and transforming its business to help participate in the revolutionary changes taking place in nearly every corner of every industry.

Mr. Joshi succeeds Interim-President and CEO Andy Johnson, who will continue in his role as 3D...

Hewlett Packard Enterprise group companies today signed a definitive agreement to sell its equity stake in Mphasis Limited, an IT services provider in Bangalore, to private equity funds managed by The Blackstone Group, one of the world's leading investment firms.

Under the terms of the agreement, Blackstone has agreed to purchase at least 84% of HPE's stake in Mphasis for INR 430 per share. Blackstone will purchase the maximum amount of the remaining 16% stake that is permitted by Indian securities laws and subject to the outcome of a mandatory tender offer between signing and closing. At the...