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Commentaries & Highlights
Friday, 20 June 2025 10:24
In the rush to digital transformation, it might be time for a rethink
In this article, published by Engineering.com, CIMdata’s President & CEO, Peter Bilello, reflects on key takeaways from the recent PLM Road Map & PDT North America conference, cautioning that organizations may be advancing into digital transformation too hastily. The discussion highlights that, despite rapid adoption, foundational understanding—particularly around Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), digital twins, digital threads, and robust data governance—remains insufficient.
The article emphasizes that genuine digital transformation requires more than just deploying technology. It demands executive sponsorship, organizational change management, workforce alignment, interoperability standards, and a holistic integration of PLM across the full lifecycle. Only by addressing...
Thursday, 19 June 2025 10:40
Tata Technologies has been selected as a strategic supplier by Volvo Cars
Tata Technologies, a global product engineering and digital services company, today announced that it has been selected as a strategic supplier by Volvo Cars – a milestone that reinforces Tata Technologies commitment towards #EngineeringASoftwareDefinedFuture by innovating smarter, safer, and more sustainable solutions for global automotive companies.
Volvo Cars, renowned for pioneering automotive safety and sustainability, is reimagining mobility through electrification, software-defined vehicle (SDV) platforms, and intelligent in-car experiences. It has set out to shape the future of mobility with strong ambitions for sustainable growth, as it seeks to offer clients the freedom to move in a personal, sustainable and safe way.Tata...
Thursday, 19 June 2025 10:31
Schöffel Selects Centric Software to Accelerate Time to Market, Fuel Innovation and Bolster Agility
Historic German Outdoor Apparel Brand Adopts Centric PLM to Drive Sustainable Future Growth
Centric Software® is pleased to announce that Schöffel has selected Centric PLM™ to optimize business performance and propel strategic growth. Centric Software provides the most innovative enterprise solutions to plan, design, develop, source, buy, make, price, allocate, sell and replenish products such as fashion, outdoor, luxury, footwear, outdoor, home and related goods like cosmetics & personal care as well as multi-category retail to achieve strategic and operational digital transformation goals.
Founded in 1804, Schöffel is a family-owned company now led by its eighth-generation CEO, Jakob Schöffel. The brand, headquartered in Schwabmünchen, Germany,...
Thursday, 19 June 2025 10:27
Just Energy partners with HCLTech for AI-led business transformation
HCLTech, a leading global technology company, announced that it has been selected by Just Energy, a leading US-based energy supply company, to enhance Just Energy's operations and customer experience.
HCLTech will leverage its integrated Digital Process Outsourcing solutions suite and GenAI platform AI Force to enhance operational efficiency across Just Energy's IT, finance, analytics, customer care, sales and renewals functions.
HCLTech will also deploy digitalCOLLEAGUE, its comprehensive and role-specific single-UI platform and Toscona, its business process optimization suite, to improve workforce collaboration and business process management.
"We are confident that HCLTech's proven expertise and commitment to...
Thursday, 19 June 2025 10:22
Global Aircraft Engine and Avionics Manufacturer Renews Contract with aPriori
The company has been an aPriori customer for more than a decade and has expanded its contract term and the value-added services aPriori provides.
Although the company has been a happy customer for more than 10 years, the aPriori team recognized that there was still a significant opportunity for growth. The aPriori team reached out to:
- Engage its centralized electric team of over 500 engineers, which was not utilizing aPriori prior to this renewal round
- Help break down design engineering team siloes, fostering greater communication and collaboration to innovate better and more efficiently
(We) Entirely rely on aPriori. We could not do our job...
Thursday, 19 June 2025 10:18
NTT DATA Joins The World Business Council For Sustainable Development
NTT DATA, a global leader in digital business and technology services, announces today it has joined the World Business Council For Sustainable Development (WBCSD).
Through its membership in WBCSD, NTT DATA will contribute to several key initiatives across the organization. In the Climate Action Working Group, the company aims to support the development and implementation of solutions that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and foster climate resilience, while sharing its expertise in AI and data analytics to help other members accelerate their net-zero transitions. In the Nature Action Working Group, NTT DATA will apply its digital engineering capabilities to develop tools that...
Thursday, 19 June 2025 10:10
Bechtle’s climate targets validated by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi)
Bechtle AG has received official confirmation from the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) that its short and medium-term emissions reduction targets meet the initiative’s criteria. The IT service provider’s submitted targets have, therefore, been validated in accordance with climate science-based standards. By signing the SBTi net-zero commitment letter, Bechtle also underscores its long-term commitment to climate protection and sustainability. The declared goal is to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 at the latest. The SBTi is a joint initiative by the global non-profit Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), UN Global Compact, World Resources Institute (WRI) and the World Wide Fund for Nature...
Thursday, 19 June 2025 10:04
Aptella and Carlson Celebrate 10 Years of Customer-centric Innovation
Carlson and Aptella mark 10 years of partnership, delivering tailored, supported machine guidance solutions across Australia, New Zealand and Southeast Asia.
Carlson machine guidance solutions are designed for applications in mining, landfill, quarrying, dredging and solar. Aptella provides the experience and on-site support to implement the technology within industry. What truly makes this partnership special however, is Carlson’s flexibility with its technology and trust in Aptella’s feedback to advance their technology even further, delivering customized solutions for client-specific needs or whole of industry improvements.
“The success of the partnership has been based on shared values and a strong commitment to...
Wednesday, 18 June 2025 12:41
Jotne Connect Establishes AI Unit to Accelerate Standards-Based Interoperability in Digital Twins, MBSE, and PLM
Jotne Connect, a subsidiary of the Jotne Group and a global leader in standards-based engineering data solutions, is proud to announce the launch of a new Artificial Intelligence (AI) unit to drive next-generation innovation in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), and Digital Twin. The division will be led by renowned academic and industrial researcher Dr. Aditya Gupta, bringing strategic insight and deep domain expertise to this initiative.
With over three decades of experience delivering robust interoperability solutions based on international standards like ISO 10303 (STEP), Jotne Connect is trusted by aeronautics, space, defence and manufacturing leaders for long-term archiving, data traceability, and digital continuity. The company’s...
Wednesday, 18 June 2025 12:29
Council of Europe Development Bank Partners with TCS to Transform Reconciliation Processes
Tata Consultancy Services, a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions, has partnered with the Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB), to modernize its operations and drive greater efficiency. As part of this collaboration, TCS will deploy TCS BaNCSTM for Reconciliations to help the bank streamline complex transactions and automate key reconciliation processes using artificial intelligence and automation.
With the implementation of TCS BaNCS for Reconciliations, the CEB will be able to automate the entire reconciliation lifecycle—from transaction matching and exception handling to investigation and reporting. The product will provide real-time...
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