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A large majority (71 percent) of utilities now use cloud software, up from just 45 percent three years ago according to a new Oracle survey. Improving customer experience was noted as the key driver for increased cloud investment. But while progress has been made, 85 percent of respondents still cite security as a top concern and noted that regulatory acceptance remains a barrier to cloud adoption.

“Just a few years ago, utilities looked at cloud computing with skepticism at best. Today, many realize it’s essential to their survival,” said Brian Bradford, vice president, industry solutions,...

Dassault Systèmes announced that the electric air mobility pioneer, Eviation Aircraft, used the 3DEXPERIENCE platform on the cloud to develop the first prototype of its zero-emission, all-electric regional commuter aircraft – Alice – in two years.  

In the race to create and commercialize new categories of sustainable air mobility systems, Eviation Aircraft accelerated the prototype’s development by deploying the “Reinvent the Sky” industry solution experience based on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform.  This scalable cloud solution supported the company’s holistic approach to 3D, composite design and flow simulation with...

Third Quarter 2019 Financial Summary

Third quarter 2019 GAAP revenue of $783.9 million was down 1 percent as compared to the third quarter of 2018. Third quarter 2019 non-GAAP revenue of $784.3 million was down 3 percent as compared to the third quarter of 2018.

Buildings and Infrastructure revenue was $309.8 million, up 5 percent. Geospatial revenue was $155.1 million, down 16 percent. Resources and Utilities revenue was $121.1 million, down 9 percent. Transportation revenue was $198.3 million, up 4 percent. Segment revenues reflect the results of Trimble's reportable segments under its management reporting system and are non-GAAP measures.

GAAP operating income was $91.7 million,...

Oracle is recognizing those Americas customers who are charting new paths and reimagining the building industry through technology with the 2019 Oracle Construction and Engineering Excellence Awards. Building on the Oracle Aconex Connect Awards, this new awards program highlights noteworthy customers that are successfully improving project delivery across industries.

Project- and asset-intensive organizations face numerous challenges, including growing project complexity, rising competition, fragmented project supply chains, and increasing risks. Selected from a large number of entrants, this year’s winners demonstrated compelling results in overcoming these challenges through their use of Oracle’s Construction and Engineering...

Mazak Corporation is one of the largest machine building company in the world. Through the collaboration of PROLIM Global Corporation and Mazak Corporation, we worked together on a project for an aerospace and defense customer. PROLIM’s value added software expertise and implementation capacities allowed for this transition from software, manufacturing, simulation, and programming to be a breeze for Mazak when building machines for our mutual customer.

Rudy Canchola is the Western Regional Applications Engineer at Mazak and during this collaboration, Rudy was able to give PROLIM feedback on this tremendous job performed. “We were instructed...

Infosys announced a strategic long-term partnership with Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) to support its digital transformation journey. Infosys will provide end-to-end IT infrastructure transformation of SGRE, including hybrid cloud transformation, roll-out of a software defined network, the set-up of an intelligent service desk, and digital workplace services. Infosys has also been selected by SGRE to provide application management and transformation services.

As part of the partnership, Infosys will enable SGRE to align its existing disparate IT setup into a harmonized and consolidated infrastructure landscape. Infosys will provide a hybrid cloud solution...

DXC Technology launched a multi-cloud orchestration, automation and governance solution that transforms managed services delivery across any cloud.

DXC Managed Multi-Cloud Services powered by VMware provides consistent service management at scale and enables clients to maximize investments in VMware for a significant multi-cloud competitive advantage. The new cloud solution was announced here at VMworld Europe.

According to IDC, by 2024, some 90% of Global 1000 organizations will have multi-cloud management strategies that include integrated tools across public and private clouds. DXC Managed Multi-Cloud Services powered by VMware provides a universal cloud management...

DXC Technology announced it has acquired Bluleader, an award-winning Australian consulting company focused on delivering Customer Experience (CX) solutions.

Bluleader was recently awarded SAP 2019 CX Partner of the Year ANZ and 2019 CX Partner of the Year APJ.

“We are excited about expanding the reach of Bluleader into DXC’s diversified client base, so that our employees are engaged in interesting, challenging and career-enhancing projects,” said Robin Apfel, managing director, Bluleader. “This combination will enable us to leverage DXC’s market presence, intellectual property and expertise to expand the size and scale of...

­CONTACT Software and Shandong Xuanji Industrial Automation have founded China's first “Digital Virtual Simulation Lab”. Here, visitors experience how they can successfully develop and operate smart industrial products. In the virtual environment, PLM and IoT solutions run which convey the application benefits with concrete examples from practice.

Shangdong Xuanji Industrial Automation develops manufacturing solutions for the smart factory and has recently become a member of the CONTACT Global Ecosystem. With assistance from the Davao Group, an investor in technology providers such as Xuanji, both partners have founded a "Digital Virtual Simulation Lab" in the Chinese metropolis of Jinan....

­­CNC Software, Inc., the developers of Mastercam, has announced the winners of the 2018-2019 Wildest Parts Competition. The Wildest Parts Competition is held each year to encourage student interest and participation in manufacturing. The competition is open to students at the secondary and postsecondary levels to create parts demonstrating creativity and technical skill using Mastercam. The Wildest Parts Competition has been revamped this year, adding a new division for professional Mastercam users to enter parts they created.

In the Secondary Division, Riley Traver from Van...