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SEMA is one of the world's leading providers of software solutions and services for timber construction, staircase construction and sheet metal processing industries. The company is part of the SYSTABUILD Software Group - a network of several specialized software brands for the construction industry that provide digital solutions for efficient…

IMSI® Design, a leading developer of CAD software solutions, announced today the release of TurboCAD® 2025.1, including Platinum, Professional, Deluxe and Designer versions for Windows® desktop PCs. Our dedicated TurboCAD® team has meticulously crafted this follow-up Service Pack, tailored specifically for our loyal community. Executive Quotes Tim Olson, Vice President of IMSI Design “TurboCAD® 2025.1…

OUTSCALE, a Dassault Systèmes brand, announces a new milestone for its managed Kubernetes service platform, OUTSCALE Kubernetes as a Service (OKS). Eight months after its launch, OKS is being expanded with key features, including autoscaling, that strengthen its ability to support organizations in their cloud-native, application, and AI projects. A…

Rockwell Automation, Inc., the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, announced a series of strategic innovations to its Manufacturing Execution System (MES) portfolio, focused on flexibility, scalability and resiliency. Rockwell's elastic MES portfolio is a cloud-native, interoperable MES platform designed to unify operations across operational technology…

Trimble announced SketchUp AI, a suite of AI tools that simplify modeling, visualization and navigating the SketchUp ecosystem of 3D design solutions. Initially available as a monthly subscription, SketchUp AI delivers powerful new AI capabilities that fit seamlessly into existing workflows to empower creative exploration, reduce time-consuming tasks, and support informed decision-making…

IBM and Confluent, Inc., the data streaming pioneer, announced they have entered into a definitive agreement under which IBM will acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Confluent for $31 per share, representing an enterprise value of $11 billion. Confluent provides a leading open-source enterprise data streaming…

Thoma Bravo, a leading software investment firm, announced the completion of its acquisition of PROS Holdings, Inc. (“PROS”), a leading provider of AI-powered SaaS pricing and selling solutions, in an all-cash transaction valuing PROS at approximately $1.4 billion. With the completion of the transaction, PROS shareholders will receive $23.25 per…

Cyncly, the leading global provider of software and content solutions that help make amazing spaces for living, is returning to kbb Birmingham in 2026 to showcase its AI-enabled digital platform, which connects every stakeholder in the kitchen and bathroom business. With a growing AI-powered ecosystem, Cyncly is helping the kitchen…

From 15–18 June 2026, ENCY partners, customers, and technology allies will meet again on the Mediterranean coast of Cyprus for ENCY World Conference 2026 at St Raphael Resort & Marina in Limassol. This year’s theme, “Formula CAD/CAM,” is about one thing: how to combine software, machines, robots, and people into…

IFS, the leading provider of Industrial AI software, has announced that Dixstone has selected IFS Cloud. Dixstone will use IFS Cloud to modernize and unify its operations across 10 countries and more than 2,200 professionals, leveraging Industrial AI to drive safety, innovation, and sustainability. This decision marks a key milestone…