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The Supervisory Board of T-Systems has appointed Elke Anderl as the new Chief Commercial Officer of T-Systems International. On September 1, she will succeed Urs M. Krämer, who is leaving the company upon his own request. “I would like to thank Urs M. Krämer and the entire team for the sales successes in recent years. This has set the right course for the future,” says T-Systems CEO Ferri Abolhassan. Expert for IT, sales and service Elke Anderl will be responsible for global sales and marketing at T-Systems and a member of the Board of Management as of September 1. “I am very pleased that we were able to win Elke Anderl for this important leadership position. With her, we have found a proven expert to strengthen and successfully expand T-Systems' growth path,” says Ferri Abolhassan.  Elke Anderl has many years of versatile expertise in various industries. She began her professional career in the automotive industry before joining Deutsche Telekom in 1999. She

iBase-t, the global leader in cloud software for the Aerospace and Defense industry is thrilled to announce the addition of Margaret L. “Peggy” Taylor to its esteemed Advisory Board. With an extensive background in corporate leadership, investment banking, and technology innovation, Peggy brings a wealth of experience that will be instrumental in guiding iBase-t’s strategic direction and growth initiatives. Peggy Taylor currently serves as an advisor to Medea Inc. and Medea Medical in Pleasanton, CA. Her distinguished career includes significant roles such as Managing Member at Lodgepole Investments, LLC, and President of PeopleSoft Investments, Inc., where she also served as Senior Vice President of Corporate Operations. In this role, she managed critical aspects of PeopleSoft’s operations, including product development, customer services, and e-commerce initiatives. Her leadership has also extended to serving on the boards of Medea, Inc., Q2 Software, and previously, FICO and Rimini Street. In addition to her corporate roles, Peggy

Infor announces the selection of Amazon Bedrock, a service for building and scaling generative applications, to deploy GenAI solutions embedded within Infor CloudSuite designed to accelerate customer value. This selection deepens Infor's 11-year relationship with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and the close collaboration and success the companies share after years of extending Infor solutions through AWS services. Through this extensive collaboration, Infor has built industry-specific use cases on AWS technology that allows their customers to complete daily tasks faster with pre-trained models built on Amazon Bedrock. “Infor is on a mission to democratize AI by making it accessible to all our customers, regardless of the size of their organization or the technical resources they employ. Our goal is to build products that deliver transformative technologies directly to those who benefit most – the front-line people using Infor solutions,” says Soma Somasundaran, Infor CTO. “At Infor, we believe that merely giving customers the

Plataine, a leading provider of AI-based optimization solutions for advanced manufacturing, is pleased to introduce a new free online course tailored for production planners. This online series will equip planning professionals with cutting-edge techniques and relevant knowledge in AI practices. Throughout the entire course, real-life examples of leading production sites across multiple manufacturing verticals will be presented. As a global leader in AI-powered optimization solutions, Plataine is committed to sharing its vast knowledge and innovative practices to empower production planners. Through this course series, planners will gain knowledge of the most recent methods and technological advancements in the industry. Participants will acquire tools for effective planning, learning how to create optimized production plans and respond quickly to unpredicted changes on the factory floor. The scheduling & planning workshop will also cover capacity constraints, teaching planners to explore multi-dimensional measurements. Real-life industry examples and success stories will be showcased, allowing planners to learn

Rockwell Automation announced that Emmanuel Guilhamon was named vice president, Sustainability, effective July 1. In this role, Guilhamon is responsible for developing, leading, and executing Rockwell’s global sustainability strategy that is focused on delivering three outcomes: sustainable customers, a sustainable company, and sustainable communities. He leads the corporate sustainability team, which provides thought leadership and works with internal and external partners to align on and deliver the company’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) commitments and to facilitate the development of solutions that help manufacturers achieve their sustainability goals. “Since joining Rockwell, Emmanuel has made significant contributions to our business,” said Becky House, senior vice president, Chief People and Legal Officer. “He knows our customers and technology and is passionate about the critical role that industrial automation and digital transformation play in helping our customers increase resiliency, optimize production, and ultimately drive sustainability. His global perspective and expertise make him the right person

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions, launched the latest TCS Pace Studio in Stockholm, Sweden to offer its customers in the Nordic region exclusive access to its innovation ecosystem. The state-of-the-art innovation hub and research centre will enable enterprises to explore the latest advancements in technology and deploy them at scale to accelerate their digital transformation journeys. The TCS Pace Studio Stockholm is located in the Epicenter House of Innovation, a hub for over 600 technology companies and entrepreneurs. This location allows TCS to engage with the business problems and goals of the local environment. TCS Pace Studios are tailored for growth markets with vibrant innovation ecosystems. “We are thrilled to welcome TCS Pace Studio into the Epicenter community," said Oskar Gillström, Country Manager, Epicenter Stockholm. “TCS’ new space is an excellent representation of our mission as an innovation house to fuel the collaboration between enterprises and

TrueProject, industry leading provider of advanced predictive project management software, is excited to announce a strategic partnership with CrossConcept, a renowned leader in professional services automation (PSA) and project portfolio management (PPM) solutions. This collaboration integrates CrossConcept's PSA expertise with TrueProject's innovative predictive intelligence and AI-driven capabilities, creating a comprehensive solution that revolutionizes how organizations manage their projects and resources. A key aspect of this partnership is the integration of TrueProject's unique Instant Insight capability, which enhances the functionality of both solutions. Instant Insight enables immediate, zero-click identification of project statuses directly within the browser environment for Continuum users. This feature provides instantaneous predictive performance health of projects, allowing users to drill down into specific areas that require attention. Within seconds, users can address issues proactively—before they escalate—ensuring optimal project outcomes. Additionally, the partnership simplifies customer engagement by allowing either company to offer the other’s solution through a single transaction, making it

CGTech, the global leader in CNC simulation, verification, optimization and post-processing software, is pleased to announce its participation in the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) 2024. IMTS takes place from September 9-14, 2024, at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois, where CGTech will be demonstrating the latest advancements in its suite of manufacturing software at Booth #133340. IMTS is one of the world's largest trade shows dedicated to manufacturing technology, and CGTech’s presence at the event underscores its commitment to driving innovation and efficiency in the industry. Attendees at IMTS 2024 will have the opportunity to explore the latest version of CGTech’s flagship software, VERICUT 9.5, its latest post-processing software release, ICAM V25, and a new standalone optimization product, VERICUT Optimizer. “We are excited to return to IMTS and engage with our valued customers and other industry professionals from around the world,” says Gene Granata, Director of Product Management at CGTech. “IMTS provides

Rockwell Automation, Inc., the global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation, announces the opening of registration for the 2024 Automation Fair® event. Hosted at the Anaheim Convention Center in California from Nov. 18-21, this year’s event promises a vibrant convergence of innovation, learning, and networking opportunities for industrial operations and technology leaders worldwide. At Automation Fair 2024, makers, creators and leaders from across the globe will gather for the inspiration and innovation needed to do the work that truly matters. The four-day agenda is meticulously curated with exclusive programming found nowhere else, featuring tailored sessions, tracks, tours, and experiences designed to inspire and empower attendees. From hands-on learning to executive forums, attendees will gain insights into overcoming production challenges, enhancing resilience, agility, and sustainability, and making a significant impact in their industries. "As we open registration for Automation Fair 2024, we’re thrilled to bring together a global community of innovators and industry

Exiger, the market-leading supply chain and third-party risk AI company, announced the acquisition of logistics intelligence platform XSB. The acquisition combines the most comprehensive proprietary purchasing, design and sustainment intelligence and engineering analytics platform with Exiger’s own proprietary data and AI, creating an end-to-end solution for the logistics, PEO and acquisition communities. Founded by data scientists, XSB uses an ensemble of AI-based applications to transform unstructured data into actionable intelligence. XSB’s graph database is widely used across government agencies, platforms and combatant commands, as well as the Defense Industrial Base. The company’s catalog spans 100 million parts and 400 million parts attributes used by the U.S. Federal Government, from camouflage clothing to weapons systems. “This acquisition is in response to a growing number of customers who are eager to bring the power of AI to pain points like depot maintenance, category management, parts obsolescence, parts alternatives, price defensibility, and supply chain optimization, and want