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Dassault Systèmes announced the general availability of SOLIDWORKS 2026, its portfolio of AI-powered 3D design, collaboration and data management applications, enabling millions of SOLIDWORKS users to transform how they innovate for the generative economy. SOLIDWORKS 2026 features hundreds of enhancements across design, simulation, electrical and product data management solutions that…
Infosys, a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, unveiled its AI-First GCC Model, a specialized offering that accelerates the setup and transformation of Global Capability Centers (GCCs) into AI-powered hubs for innovation and growth. This new offering empowers enterprises to reimagine their GCCs as strategic assets that drive…
OpenText, a global leader in secure information management for AI, announced its vision for the future of enterprise AI with the introduction of the OpenText AI Data Platform (AIDP). OpenText AI Data Platform addresses the convergence of data and AI to deliver secure and scalable enterprise capabilities.  As volumes of proprietary…
Siemens, a leading technology company, announced it will make Polarion X, its next-generation application lifecycle management (ALM) software-as-a-service (SaaS), available on Microsoft’s cloud and AI platform Azure. This collaboration is an expansion of a longstanding partnership, bringing together Siemens’ deep industrial expertise and Microsoft’s cloud and AI capabilities. Polarion X…
TrimbleⓇ announced future AI agents and workflows across the company’s connected transportation solutions at the 2025 Trimble Insight Tech Conference in New Orleans. This includes an Order Intake Agent for Trimble’s line of Transportation Management Systems (TMS), an Invoice Scanning Agent for Trimble TMT Fleet Maintenance, and a Road Call Agent for Trimble TMT Road Call. “Our new AI…
TrimbleⓇ has expanded its connected solution integrations to address some of the transportation industry’s biggest challenges. Announced at the 2025 Trimble Insight Tech Conference in New Orleans, the new integrations aim to reduce high driver turnover, procurement inefficiency and improve digital transformation efforts. “The transportation industry is facing a period of remarkable change…
Wednesday, November 19, 2025

What’s New in OpenBOM — November 2025

Oleg Shilovitsky announced the newest updates to OpenBOM on the OpenBOM blog. Oleg says, “This release delivers several focused updates across BOM operations, ERP and CAD integrations, authentication, and general usability. This release emphasizes consistency, clearer workflows, and improved control over how engineering and product data flows through OpenBOM.” Read…
ChapsVision announces the appointment of Silvano Sansoni as Group General Manager. His mission will be to accelerate growth and structure the company for the next stage of its development both in Europe and internationally, thereby positioning ChapsVision as a global leader in Data and AI with European roots. Recognized for its…
HCLTech, a leading global technology company, announced the opening of its office in Calgary, Alberta, following the signing of a memorandum of understanding with Invest Alberta to advance technology collaboration and innovation in the province. The expansion reinforces the company’s commitment to growth in Alberta and across Canada. Located at The Ampersand,…
Kubotek Kosmos, a leader in precision 3D kernel software and MBD data validation solutions, and Action Engineering, experts in Model-Based Definition (MBD) and Model-Based Enterprise (MBE), are collaborating to support small- and medium-sized suppliers transitioning to modern digital manufacturing practices. The effort focuses on the aerospace and defense manufacturing segments,…
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