Nuage Networks, the Alcatel-Lucent venture focused on software-defined networking (SDN) solutions, announced today that CenturyLink, Inc. has selected its technology to provide networking functionality for CenturyLink's Programmable Services Backbone (PSB) network architecture.

PSB is an open, software-enabled platform for delivering dedicated services based on NFV technology to CenturyLink's enterprise and small and mid-sized business (SMB) customers at any time regardless of their location. It places applications and services close to the network edge so they can be deployed, modified and scaled rapidly as business demands change. CenturyLink was one of the first providers to use NFV to...

Rand Worldwide  today announced its Rand 3D division will have a significant presence at the Product Innovation Congress. Rand 3D experts will showcase their complete Dassault Systèmes design engineering solutions including software, online and in-classroom training and consulting services. In addition, Rand 3D’s implementation support partner, Razorleaf will highlight their best-of-breed software implementation and technical services offerings. The conference will be held at the Boston Park Plaza Hotel on November 17 and 18, 2015.

 “Last year when we attended the PI Congress, we heard from delegates that they were facing similar PLM adoption challenges regardless of their...

Infolytica Corporation announces today the release of a new version of MagNet for SOLIDWORKS, the company’s electromagnetic field simulation add-in to the 3D CAD package. This update includes a brand new circuit editor, new libraries of steel and magnetic materials, support for SOLIDWORKS 2016 and other general improvements.

MagNet for SOLIDWORKS is an embedded 3D electromagnetic field solver developed by Infolytica Corporation. The simulation and analysis of any electromagnetic device can be performed completely within the SOLIDWORKS environment using this add-in. Infolytica Corporation is a certified solution partner of DSS SOLIDWORKS.

Efficient use of most electromagnetic devices require that...

Infolytica Corporation announces today the release of a new version of MagNet for SOLIDWORKS, the company’s electromagnetic field simulation add-in to the 3D CAD package. This update includes a brand new circuit editor, new libraries of steel and magnetic materials, support for SOLIDWORKS 2016 and other general improvements.

MagNet for SOLIDWORKS is an embedded 3D electromagnetic field solver developed by Infolytica Corporation. The simulation and analysis of any electromagnetic device can be performed completely within the SOLIDWORKS environment using this add-in. Infolytica Corporation is a certified solution partner of DSS SOLIDWORKS.

Efficient use of most electromagnetic devices require that...

ESI Group, pioneer and world-leading solution provider in Virtual Prototyping for manufacturing industries, announces the latest version of its sheet metal forming simulation and die face design solution, PAM-STAMP 2015. Addressing the needs of OEMs and tier-suppliers in the automotive, aerospace and heavy industries, PAM-STAMP precisely predicts the outcome of complete sheet metal forming processes. For manufactures this means saved time and cost throughout the entire product development cycle - from conceptual design to try-out and production. For tooling suppliers, PAM-STAMP uniquely enables production die engineering by providing high quality, predictive simulation to support styling of outer panels...

e-Xstream engineering, an MSC Software company, today announced the release of Digimat-RP/Moldex3D (an OEM version of Moldex3D embedded in Digimat-RP) that provides Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) engineers with injection molding simulation from within Digimat-RP.

The solution provides structural CAE engineers with inaccurate estimate of fiber orientation for their Finite Element Analysis (FEA). The fiber orientation estimate within Digimat-RP is based on a fully integrated Moldex3D technology for meshing, flow simulation and fiber orientation computation. User guidance and productivity is assured thanks to minimal input, fully automatic meshing and solving, and...

CD-adapco, the largest privately held CFD-focused provider of Computer Aided Engineering software, today announced the release of DARS v2.12, its simulation tool for the 0D and 1D management and analysis of chemical reactions. The new release focuses on boosting throughput when exploring new fuel blends under a wide range of operating conditions. The fuel libraries generated with DARS v2.12 can then be used to source combustion analysis carried out with STAR-CD® and STAR-CCM+®.

“All of our products are developed to help engineers make the right decisions early in the design cycle. DARS v2.12 enables our customers to predict combustion, chemical processes...

CBR Fashion Group, Germany-based supplier of fashionable womenswear, has successfully implemented YuniquePLM, the industry-leading PLM solution from Gerber Technology, to support fast fashion process including supplier collaboration.

 CECIL and Street One—both CBR brands—have successfully handled the first collection with YuniquePLM, Gerber said in a statement. Nearly 90 internal users and around 60 agencies and direct suppliers were integral part when the PLM went live.

 Starting from collection briefing, followed by image management, sample requests, tech pack, RFQ and final approval of styles—the entire fast fashion development process is supported by YuniquePLM, the statement said.

 A lot of email communication...

FINANCIALS

AVEVA Group plc today announces its interim results for the six months ended 30 September 2015.

                                                                                                            2015          2014    % Change

Revenue                                                                                          £82.0m      £85.9m       (5%)

Organic constant currency revenue**                                       £85.1m      £85.9m       (1%)

Adjusted* profit before tax                                                             £9.3m      £17.1m       (46%)

Organic constant currency adjusted* profit before tax            £13.7m     £17.1m       (20%)

(Loss)/profit before tax                                                                  (£0.8m)      £14.2m    (106%)

Adjusted* profit before tax margin                                                          11.3%        19.9% 

Basic (loss)/earnings per share                                                                  (3.99p)       16.75p (124%)

Adjusted* basic earnings per share                                                           10.06p       20.50p (51%)

Net cash                      £105.7m    ...

Fujitsu Limited and VMware today announced new areas of collaboration to empower customers with flexible and secure cloud technologies.

Enterprises use hybrid cloud services to help optimize existing system assets, as well as to quickly and securely provide business services. In response to such needs, Fujitsu and VMware work together to support their mutual customers around the world.

Now, as part of the companies' expanded collaboration, Fujitsu and VMware have agreed to establish project teams to conduct marketing and sales support activities for the global expansion of FUJITSU Cloud Service K5, a core component of FUJITSU Digital Business Platform MetaArc, based...