Deloitte announced today that it has been named the first Global Cloud Elite partner in the new Oracle PartnerNetwork (OPN) Cloud Program. The global distinction means that the designation applies to the local market activities of all Deloitte member firms ("Deloitte"). In order to qualify for Global Cloud Elite status, OPN partners must have demonstrated full investment in the depth and breadth of Oracle Cloud solutions as well as a dedication to delivering them to joint customers.

"We've been steadily gaining momentum in the Oracle Cloud Marketplace since its inception, receiving a number of recognitions along the way, such...

Altair today announced that Geely Automobile Research Institute Virtual Performance Development Department has awarded Altair as "Best Partner" in 2015. This is the first year that Geely Automobile Research Institute has established a supplier recognition program, and Altair is the only simulation software vendor to receive the award.

In the past year, Altair and Geely launched a comprehensive and close cooperation, including the integration of Altair's computer aided engineering (CAE) and high performance computing (HPC) software platforms and joint product development projects for its new car models. Altair's engineering services division, Altair ProductDesign has been especially involved with the...

Key takeaways:

• Oracle’s Modern Supply Chain Experience highlighted their end-to-end supply chain offerings, which includes their PLM solutions
• Oracle’s move to the cloud has deeply affected more than their business results, with many changes in development, collaboration, and other processes spanning their business
• While the cloud is their PLM future, their current PLM strategy echoes their Applications Unlimited approach, allowing customers to mix and match on-premise and cloud offerings based on their specific needs

CIMdata attended the Oracle Modern Supply Chain Experience 2016 in San Jose, California on January 25-27, 2016. The Oracle Modern Supply Chain Experience is a business meeting focused on influencers...

CIMdata, Inc., the leading global PLM strategic management consulting and research firm announces that it has entered into a strategic alliance with Shanghai-based ZXLearning, a leading provider of multi-level professional services training. This alliance will help make it easier for PLM professionals in the greater China region, which encompasses mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan, to take advantage of CIMdata’s globally acclaimed PLM Leadership Certificate Program. The program is recognized as the PLM industry’s most comprehensive solution-agnostic education offering.

ZXLearning will offer a 2-day standard program to be delivered by their in-house training faculty and a 2-day advanced program to...

Fabricom Offshore Services — a provider of engineering, procurement, construction and project management services to the oil and gas industry — is using AVEVA software for the brownfield modification of GDF Suez’s Cygnus Platform in 2016.

Using both LFM Server and AVEVA Laser Model Interface, Fabricom can economically capture the asset’s as-built configuration into the AVEVA 3D design environment. AVEVA’s 3D design modeling software will enable Fabricom to more easily create an accurate and complete 3D design to improve operation and maintenance efficiency for the platform for many years into the future.

“AVEVA software is widely used and there...

Each of the four Vero brands exhibiting at the Southern Manufacturing show reported exciting prospects as a result of their presence there.

Edgecam finalised a sale on the booth, and reported strong leads across the three cutting disciplines of milling, turning and wire EDM.

There is a high probability of a former Javelin customer returning to the software after seeing “tremendous advances” in recent releases.

Considerable interest was shown in Radan’s powerful bending system, Radbend, as experienced press brake operators retire.

And visitors to the booth were particularly impressed with VISI’s surface and solid modelling tools.

Edgecam Area...

The 1st international conference on new research achievements in mechanic, mechatronic and biomechanic engineering will be held in Tehran in May.

The University of Applied Sciences and International Federation of Inventors Associations (IFIA) will host for the 1st time the international conference on new research achievements in mechanic, mechatronic and biomechanic engineering in Tehran from 26 May 2016.

The conference provides a forum for mechatronic and biomechanic engineering and scientists in universities, organizations and industries to present their work and share information in all areas of electrical, mechatronic and biomechanic engineering.

A worldwide audience of scientists and engineers with different academic and industrial backgrounds will gather to exchange their...

At Mobile World Congress 2016, Fujitsu will showcase its Internet of Things (IoT) technologies as a business-growth enabler for digitally-balanced enterprises. Under the theme Human Centric Innovation in Action, the company will demonstrate how its ground-breaking IoT solutions play an essential role in the digital transformation of business processes across a wide range of industries.

Fujitsu defines digital transformation as bridging the digital disconnect through the seamless integration of new front-end experiences with processes and information at the core operational level. The company believes that digital transformation is fundamental to business growth of every organization, however achieving it requires enterprises to...

One of the world’s leading toy makers, Mattel has launched a new ThingMaker Design App and ThingMaker 3D Printer that will give children the tools to build their own toys at home. 

Built in collaboration with Autodesk, the new ThingMaker ecosystem is inspired by Mattel’s original at-home maker device first launched in the 1960s. Announced at the New York Toy Fair 2016, the new app and low-cost 3D printer gives families the...

 A quicker response to market trends by apparel brands and retailers is the result of new technology that accelerates product development and quality while reducing costs. Gerber Technology, the world leader in integrated software and automation solutions for the apparel and industrial markets, has streamlined workflows and supported improved communication throughout the supply chain with the expansion of the AccuMark® family of products.

"The expanded AccuMark family of products will increase throughput and reduce physical samples by as much as 50 percent, and boost productivity by as much as 10 percent. We've made communication and quality control more collaborative all...