Commentaries & Highlights

SAP SE will release its results for the first quarter of 2026 on Thursday, April 23. SAP CEO Christian Klein and CFO Dominik Asam will host a financial analyst call to review first quarter results. Media representatives may may listen in on the virtual analyst via Webcast on April 23, 2026, at 11:00 p.m. CEST/5:00 p.m. ET. To view the original press release, please click here. Search for SAP on CIMdata.com

PROSTEP’s presence at this year’s Hannover Messe HMI is focused entirely on data ecosystem connectivity. At the Platform Industrie 4.0 booth (Hall 13, Booth C24), the PLM integration specialist demonstrates how easily its Digital Thread platform, with the OpenPDM and OpenDXM brands, can connect to different data ecosystems. The foundation for this was laid within the Decide4ECO project through the development of the Eclipse Dataspace Components (EDC) connector. The connector supports the exchange of data from common PLM, ALM, or ERP systems via Catena‑X and other data ecosystems such as Manufacturing‑X. With the development of the EDC connector, PROSTEP is responding to the growing demand from industry for solutions that support sovereign data exchange across industry boundaries. At HMI, the company presents practical use cases. Based on OpenPDM, PROSTEP demonstrates the integration of PLM applications into data ecosystems and the exchange of sustainability‑relevant indicators, such as the Product Carbon Footprint (PCF). The exchange of certificates,

IBM and the Grainger College of Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (U. of I.) announced an expansion of the IBM-Illinois Discovery Accelerator Institute. This includes deploying quantum-centric supercomputing to Illinois innovators through the integration of U. of I.’s National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA) Delta and DeltaAI supercomputers with IBM quantum computers. Launched in 2021, the Discovery Accelerator Institute has 20 current, ongoing projects across hybrid cloud, AI, quantum computing, materials discovery, and sustainability, and its members have published more than 230 research papers. Moving into this new phase, the Institute will build on its first five years of technological progress in AI systems and computational science to shape how quantum computing and AI will drive the next generation of supercomputing. These new initiatives will include the development of new algorithms that enable classical and quantum systems to work together on problems neither can solve alone; as well as the

Atos, a global leader of AI-powered digital transformation, announces it has been entrusted by the European Space Agency (ESA) to launch an Open Competition to expand DestinE ecosystem. DestinE is a flagship initiative led by the European Commission and implemented by the ESA, the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) and the European Organisation for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites (EUMETSAT) to create a highly accurate digital twin of the Earth. DestinE’s ecosystem is designed to assist policymakers, researchers or innovators simulate, monitor and better understand natural phenomena and human activity, offering new ways to engage with and understand our world better to shape a sustainable future. As a result of this first Open Competition, 12 innovative Service Providers have been selected to deliver Advanced Applications & Services (AAS) on DestinE Platform. Some of these services are now fully operational, offering unprecedented opportunities for exploration and understanding. Assess quality of life with

Procore Technologies, Inc., the leading global provider of construction management software, today announced that it will report its first quarter fiscal year 2026 financial results before the U.S. financial markets open on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. In conjunction with this announcement, Procore will host a conference call before the financial markets open on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 7:30 a.m. Central Time to discuss Procore’s financial results and financial guidance. To access this call, dial (800) 715-9871 (domestic) or +1 (646) 307-1963 (international). The conference ID number is 6983077. A live webcast of this conference call will be available on the Investor Relations page of Procore’s website, http://investors.procore.com, and a replay will be archived on the website as well. To view the original press release, please click here. Search for Procore Technologies on CIMdata.com

At this year’s Hannover Messe, Siemens will demonstrate how new digital solutions are making industry and Europe as a business location fit for the future. Particularly in an environment of skills shortages, scarce resources, volatile markets and increasing complexity, technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and a comprehensive digital twin can deliver decisive competitive advantages – by accelerating innovation, boosting productivity and enhancing companies’ resource efficiency. “Industrial AI will define who leads in industry in the future,” says Roland Busch, President and CEO of Siemens AG. “That’s why we are building an industrial AI operating system that brings AI into the real world – from design and engineering to production and operation. This gives our customers a clear competitive edge, making them faster, more efficient, and more resilient.” At Hannover Messe, Siemens will showcase, in particular, new industrial AI offerings and projects in the area of robotics, while demonstrating how new technologies

Aras, a leading provider of digital thread solutions for product lifecycle management (PLM) and engineering AI, announced it will feature its AI-powered Variant BOM Agent in the Microsoft booth at Hannover Messe 2026. The joint demonstration with SICK, one of the world’s leading solutions providers for sensor-based applications in the industrial sector, will show how generative and agentic AI complement human judgment to manage complex product structures and boost industrial efficiency. The Variant BOM Agent is built on Aras InnovatorEdge AI, a governed, enterprise-grade AI services layer that allows manufacturers to design, deploy, and manage agentic workflows across their digital thread. Powered by Microsoft Foundry, it provides a scalable foundation for applying generative and agentic AI in complex engineering environments, turning fragmented data into an AI-native product backbone. The Variant BOM Agent ingests existing BOMs, identifies modular components, and proposes standardized variants optimized for reuse across product families and markets. Engineers can interact with the system

TECHNIA, the #1 knowledge leader in virtual twin solutions and digital engineering, announced an expanded distribution agreement with Dassault Systèmes, extending TECHNIA's rights to sell and support the full SOLIDWORKS portfolio across Euro-Central region. This milestone agreement builds on TECHNIA's long-standing Global Platinum Partnership with Dassault Systèmes and reflects a shared commitment to empowering engineering teams with seamless digital continuity, from conceptual design through to manufactured products. By adding Euro-Central to the distribution territory, TECHNIA strengthens its ability to serve customers across a broader European footprint with locally grounded expertise and globally proven delivery. “I’m delighted that we are expanding and continuing to strengthen our partnership with Dassault Systèmes, bringing the SOLIDWORKS portfolio to a broader European market. This expansion will create even greater value for our customers, helping them more effectively achieve their business objectives." To view the original press release, please click here. Search for TECHNIA on CIMdata.com

Siemens and KION are making supply chains and warehouses future-ready with AI, automation and simulation technologies. The two companies have entered into a strategic partnership to digitalize complex intralogistics processes. The goal is to make operations more predictable and flexible, while improving productivity and resilience. The partnership centers on intelligent warehouses in which the digital and physical worlds converge. On-site cameras and sensors capture vast amounts of data, which is analyzed by artificial intelligence (AI). This data forms the basis of a digital twin for individual machines, entire systems and complete warehouses, enabling end-to-end process simulations. That means logistics companies can virtually test how changes to warehouse layouts impact overall throughput. As part of the partnership, KION will be the first company in Europe to use Siemens’ new Digital Twin Composer software. The solution enables multiple processes to be simulated in parallel and in real time – unlocking a previously

Oracle plans to expand its multicloud networking capabilities to provide customers with enterprise-grade, high-performance connectivity between Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and AWS. By establishing connectivity between Oracle Interconnect and AWS Interconnect–multicloud customers will have access to a fast, private, managed connection to run applications and move data seamlessly between OCI and AWS. “Oracle continues to advance multicloud connectivity as part of its commitment to helping customers unlock flexibility, agility, and performance across clouds,” said Nathan Thomas, senior vice president, product management, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. “With Oracle AI Database@AWS, we pioneered a simpler way for customers to run Oracle AI Database workloads in AWS with the same features, architecture, and performance as they expect on-premises. We’re now building on that by establishing connectivity between our popular cross-cloud interconnect and AWS Interconnect–multicloud. This will help our mutual customers modernize their applications, unify their data, and unlock new generative AI opportunities.” Supporting both full and split-stack multicloud deployments, the