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Autodesk announced that it has been named the Official Design and Make Platform of the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games and Team USA. Over the next four years, Autodesk’s software–used by designers, engineers, builders, and creators–will support LA28’s more than $1 billion temporary overlay and construction plan, incorporating sustainable design principles. Autodesk’s Design and Make Platform will be supporting LA28’s no-new-permanent-venues plan: a commitment to build LA28’s footprint by adapting existing or building temporary infrastructure. “Autodesk’s technology is used every day to design and make a better world, which is why we’re thrilled to be LA28’s official Design and Make Platform,” said Andrew Anagnost, Autodesk President and CEO. “Our partnership will enable Autodesk software to do more than ever before. Together with LA28, we will help prepare Los Angeles for not only a 29-day celebration but also strengthen the greater Los Angeles community by embarking on our shared vision of a more

Two reasons to celebrate: BASF Polyurethanes has been using CIM Database for 30 years and is currently planning to further expand its global PLM environment. At CONTACT Software's headquarters in Bremen, the two companies celebrated their joint anniversary in early July. BASF Polyurethanes (until 2010 Elastogran GmbH) and CONTACT Software share a longstanding partnership which is built on trust since the very beginning. In 1994, the plastics manufacturer chose the still small but ambitious family business to introduce CIM Database for their CAD data management. Since then, the BASF subsidiary has continuously expanded the system and, together with CONTACT, developed it into a global PLM platform with numerous applications. The plastics specialist primarily uses CIM Database PLM for the development of its Cellasto® products. These are installed in almost every car worldwide, improve driving comfort and reduce NVH (noise, vibration, harshness). Project and document management within the PLM software facilitate collaboration across departments and

Computer Guidance Corporation, the leading developer of cloud-based ERP solutions for the construction industry, today announced that JP Cullen’s implementation of eCMS Connect for Corpay has brought notable benefits to the organization, including increased productivity, improved customer and employee relations, enhanced cost savings, and greater financial management and reporting. The eCMS Connect for Corpay solution eliminates the costly and time-intensive processes associated with vendor payments and employee expenses, leveraging API-based integration of two innovative solutions, the eCMS ERP software and Corpay’s AP Automation solutions. eCMS Connect for Corpay aims to eliminate manual and disjointed payment processes, paper-based payments, fraudulent check activities, and delayed payments while delivering greater financial controls. “We needed an automated payment system that eliminates the tedious, labor-intensive administrative tasks that are associated with vendor and employee payment processing. With the implementation of eCMS Connect for Corpay, we have streamlined our employee expense and vendor payment workflows, driving increased satisfaction with employees,

LTIMindtree, a global technology consulting and digital solutions company, has announced that it has been selected as a global digital service provider by Exyte, a global leader in the design, engineering, and delivery of ultra-clean and sustainable facilities for high-tech industries. Under the agreement, LTIMindtree will deliver comprehensive IT modernization services that will help Exyte to further enhance its business productivity and increase operational efficiency across its diversified portfolio globally. With a history of more than 100 years, Exyte has a truly global footprint, serving clients in semiconductors, batteries, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and data center industries. The company offers a full range of services from consulting to the managing of turnkey solutions — delivered to the highest quality and safety standards. Klaus Glatz, Senior Vice President Corporate IT, Exyte, said, “We are confident that LTIMindtree’s deep domain expertise, combined with their agility and scalability will enable us in our growth journey. We feel

Centric Software® is pleased to announce that the fashion and lifestyle retailer, Jaspal Public Company Limited or Jaspal Group, has selected Centric PLM™ to drive efficiency and value creation. Centric Software provides the most innovative enterprise solutions to plan, design, develop, source, buy, make, price, allocate, sell and replenish products such as fashion, 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 1947, Jaspal Group is a distinguished player in the fashion and lifestyle retail industry and is headquartered in Bangkok. With a diverse portfolio of both in-house and imported brands, Jaspal Group has grown to manage over 475 stores and distribution points across Thailand and Southeast Asia, as well as through e-commerce sites. The company’s in-house brands include Jaspal, CPS Chaps, Lyn, CC Double O, Lyn Around, Jelly Bunny, Misty Mynx, Royal Ivy

Bentley Systems, Incorporated, the infrastructure engineering software company, announced that it has been selected as part of a multi-award Request for Proposal by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) for state-wide civil design solutions. The contract award extends Bentley’s long-standing relationship with PennDOT to advance project delivery. PennDOT has transitioned to Bentley’s OpenRoads 3D design software and ProjectWise for CADD data management to support roadway, bridge, drainage, traffic, and geotechnical engineering. The acceleration of infrastructure projects with federal funding provided by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) is challenging DOTs and their engineering firm ecosystems to expand capacity, including through purposeful inclusion of smaller business enterprises. In the new PennDOT contract, Bentley has proudly partnered with Pennsylvania firms Cedarville Engineering Group, llc (CEG) of Pottstown and Honor Engineer Company of Harrisburg. Kelly Barber, P.E., Chief of the Engineering Automation and Services Division, PennDOT said, “As the Department moves toward being platform inclusive, we are looking

 PDF Key Takeaways Creo 11 is built on 6 themes each delivering significant functional, usability, and productivity enhancements. Many new Creo 11 capabilities enable better design for sustainability. New electrification design and development of electrical products and specialized capabilities for design of composites enhancements enable improved design for sustainability. Creo+ SaaS provides fast, flexible deployment options, global user collaboration, while reducing IT infrastructure and administrative costs. Introduction Creo 11, released in May 2024, expands Creo’s infrastructure to allow Creo to be run both on premises and in Software as a Service (SaaS) environments. Beyond this, Creo 11 emphasizes six release themes, each delivering new capabilities focused on improved usability and productivity while supporting the design of more sustainable products: Productivity & Usability—Changes to improve operation of Creo. Design for Electrification—Improved cabling and PCB integration. Design for Composites—Composite ply visualization and design improvements. Model-Based Definition—Many 3D annotation and GD&T additions. Simulation-Driven Design—New and expanded capabilities based on PTC’s partnership with Ansys. Design for Manufacturing:

Altair, a global leader in computational intelligence, has named the winners of the 2024 Altair Enlighten Award. Presented in association with the Center for Automotive Research (CAR), the award honors the greatest sustainability and lightweighting advancements that successfully reduce carbon footprint, mitigate water and energy consumption, and leverage material reuse and recycling efforts.  Throughout its 12-year history, this prestigious Enlighten Award has become a coveted prize sought after by the automotive industry’s most forward-thinking companies. It was also recognized by EV Magazine as a top 10 sustainability award in 2024. “The Enlighten Award is the leading award highlighting the automotive industry’s finest innovations in sustainable technology. We are thrilled to once again recognize the organizations creating a more sustainable future,” said James R. Scapa, founder and chief executive officer, Altair. “This year’s winners can consider themselves the best innovators meeting those challenging targets.” “Each edition of the Enlighten Award showcases the products, processes, and organizations that are ushering

Infosys, a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, announced an expanded strategic collaboration with ServiceNow to provide end-to-end managed services, leveraging AI capabilities of the Now Platform and the Infosys Enterprise Service Management Café (ESM Café) for enterprise business transformation. As part of this engagement, Infosys will aim to accelerate the ServiceNow implementation for enterprises such as First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), by almost 30 to 40 percent, allowing faster time-to-value – and also deliver a comprehensive suite of services and solutions. These include licenses, services, and implementation of the Infosys ESM Café, an AI-powered plug-and-play solution, part of Infosys Cobalt, a set of services, solutions and platforms for enterprises to accelerate their cloud journey. The Infosys ESM Café offers more than 70 applications covering various modules and ServiceNow capabilities, including AI and sustainable digital solutions. Cathy Mauzaize, President, Europe, Middle East and Africa, ServiceNow, said: “We are delighted to see Infosys leveraging our AI platform for business transformation

Netskope, a leader in Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), has announced a Managed Service Provider (MSP) agreement with SoftBank Corp. (“SoftBank”). This MSP agreement is only granted to partners with excellent delivery capabilities, and the partnership will see Netskope’s Intelligent Security Service Edge (SSE) solution provided to Japanese enterprises. The partnership is the first of its kind for Netskope in Japan and marks a significant milestone in the American company’s expansion in the market. For decades SoftBank has provided essential telecommunications services, and in recent years has successfully built upon that heritage to provide innovative technology services to help the strategic digitization of enterprise businesses and society. The partnership will leverage Netskope’s SSE leadership and global security private cloud NewEdge, along with SoftBank’s extensive established relationships with Japanese businesses, supporting the strategic digitization of society through innovative solutions. The Netskope One platform provides granular visibility and real-time data and threat protection for cloud services, websites, and