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Discover e-Solutions Ltd (“DeSL”), a global provider of AI-powered Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions for fashion, apparel, retail and footwear, has entered into a strategic agreement with Textile Solutions Group (“TSG”), a technology group focused exclusively on digital solutions for the textile and apparel industry. The agreement strengthens DeSL’s ability to support brands and manufacturers with connected digital workflows spanning product development, sourcing and supply chain operations, while enhancing long-term investment capacity, global reach and access to a broader international presence across key textile and apparel markets. Founded in 2002, DeSL delivers secure, ISO 27001-certified SaaS solutions designed specifically for the fashion and textile industries. Its PLM platform connects people, processes and product data in a unified environment, enabling organizations to manage design, development, sourcing, supplier collaboration, quality and compliance with greater visibility and control. Colin Marks, Founder and CEO of DeSL, commented: “Since founding DeSL, our focus has been delivering industry-specific digital solutions that reflect

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, USA 13 March 2026—CIMdata, Inc., the leading global research, consulting, and education firm specializing in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and the Digital Transformation it enables, announces the publication of a new white paper, Product Lifecycle Management as a Catalyst for Brand Integrity & Agility. As global supply chains shift toward mass customization and outsourcing, a brand’s value is increasingly tied to its underlying tangible components: formulations, packaging, compliance data, and manufacturing specifications. A brand is more than a marketing campaign; it is a set of technical promises that must be defined and managed rigorously. Traditional, fragmented methods of managing these assets are failing under the pressure of evolving consumer demands and tightening global regulatory scrutiny. The white paper suggests that in an increasingly complex and regulated global market, those operating in sectors such as Food & Beverage, Cosmetics & Personal Care, Specialty Chemicals, and Private Label retail must shift

CIMdata’s flagship education program will be available in Paris in June. ANN ARBOR, Michigan, USA, 12 March 2025—CIMdata, Inc., the leading global strategic consulting and research firm focused on PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) and its digital transformation, announces the offering of its industry-standard PLM Certificate Program in Paris (La Defense), France, from 8-12 June. This intensive, week-long program is designed to equip PLM professionals with the actionable strategic frameworks and high-level knowledge they need to formulate and execute effective PLM strategies. Participants gain expertise in addressing common challenges while taking a deep dive into advanced topics—including the practical application of AI, IoT, and Digital Twins—through guided discussion and structured problem-solving sessions. The program is assessment-based and delivers a personalized classroom experience, comprehensive individual and team-based exercises, and rigorous achievement evaluations. CIMdata experts, with decades of hands-on, industry-recognized expertise, guide participants through this five-day program. Upon successful completion of the program and assessments, participants

Atos Group, a global leader of AI-powered digital transformation, announced the launch of the Atos Sovereign Agentic Studios (Atos SAS), a new operating model designed to help organizations move from agentic AI pilots to production, safely, at scale, and under full sovereign control. As enterprises accelerate their adoption of agentic AI, the challenge has shifted. It is no longer about creating more agents, but about operating them reliably in live, regulated and mission-critical environments. “The market is at an inflection point as enterprises seek to scale their AI deployments but wrestle to adapt to the operational realities of production environments,” said Tom Reuner, Principal Analyst at PAC. “As a result, many struggle to realize business value from their investments. By focusing on workforce transformation and by expanding trust to include governed autonomy, Atos Sovereign Agentic Studios provides organizations a pathway to better navigate these challenges, especially in highly regulated industries and projects exposed to the

IFS, the leading provider of Industrial AI software, announced that JVCKENWOOD has selected IFS Cloud as its next-generation ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) and MES (Manufacturing Execution System) platform. The project will be implemented in partnership with Dream Incubator (DI) and is planned to be rolled out across JVCKENWOOD’s manufacturing sites in Japan and overseas, as well as related departments. Pilot operations are scheduled to begin in April 2027. JVCKENWOOD is pursuing a forward-looking modernization of its core enterprise systems while driving a comprehensive transformation of its supply chain management. To enable greater operational standardization, end-to-end visibility, and long-term scalability, the company has been evaluating a fundamental renewal of its fragmented legacy system landscape. By implementing IFS Cloud, the company will consolidate finance, supply chain, procurement, manufacturing, MES, warehousing, planning, and project management into a unified cloud platform, enabling a high level of Fit-to-Standard adoption and globally standardized business processes. At

The Nemetschek Group, a leading software provider for the AEC/O and media industries, will be exhibiting at digitalBAU 2026 in Cologne from March 24 to 26, 2026, with a clear focus on artificial intelligence (AI). The trade fair presence will spotlight practical innovations from the Nemetschek brands ALLPLAN, Bluebeam, dRofus/dTwin, Graphisoft, Maxon, Nevaris, Solibri, Spacewell, and Vectorworks, as well as from the AI & Data Innovation Hub, all aimed at further accelerating digital processes along the entire building lifecycle. AI becomes productive – from design to building operations A central trend at digitalBAU 2026 is the consistent use of artificial intelligence in real-world project workflows. The Nemetschek Group is advancing its group-wide AI Strategy 2026 with three clear priorities: agent-based AI systems, intelligent automation, and product-specific AI functionalities for architecture, design, construction, and operations. With the Nemetschek AI Assistant, which has been gradually rolled out across all brands since 2025, users benefit from

Hexagon AB announced the appointment of the board of directors of its potential spin-off company, Octave Intelligence plc. The Octave Board brings together senior leaders with experience building and operating global technology platforms, scaling enterprise software businesses, strengthening operational resilience, and governing public companies across industrial and digital markets: Brett D. Watson, Chair of the Board of Directors is President of Koch Equity, LLC, overseeing several Koch-affiliated investment groups and their diverse global portfolios. Mr. Watson is also an officer of Koch, Inc., where he serves as Vice President, Equity Development with responsibility for corporate development and M&A activity across the firm. Mr. Watson brings extensive experience in capital allocation, business scaling, and board leadership. He currently serves on the boards of Getty Images, Infor, MITER Brands, Molex, and Transaction Network Services. Mr. Watson previously served on the board of Hexagon AB from 2021 until 2024. Magnus Ahlqvist, Director has served as President and Chief Executive

HCLTech, a leading global technology company, announced the expansion of its strategic collaboration with Google Cloud to help accelerate enterprise adoption of Agentic AI. HCLTech will use Gemini Enterprise and Gemini models to build custom AI agents for global clients, while strengthening collaboration and security through Google Workspace, supporting their scalable, AI-driven transformation. As enterprises scale AI, HCLTech’s Gemini-enabled offerings embed AI into systems, workflows and decision-making to unlock new market opportunities, introduce innovative capabilities and boost operational efficiency. Many of the agents HCLTech has developed are already available on the Google Cloud Marketplace. This expanded collaboration formalizes a structured program to accelerate clients’ GenAI and Agentic AI adoption, cultivate Google Cloud champions across HCLTech and support over 2,000 GenAI-led customer engagements. Key focus areas include: Solution Innovation: Building unique offerings with Data and AI at its core, HCLTech’s AI Force platform integrates with Google’s Gemini family of models and Gemini Code Assist to transform software development and IT

Infosys, a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, announced the expansion of its Mohali Development Center (DC) with a formal groundbreaking ceremony held at the campus, further strengthening its presence in North India. With this expansion, Infosys reaffirms its commitment to driving innovation, fostering local talent, and contributing to the economic and technological growth of Punjab. The ceremony was graced by Hon’ble Chief Minister of Punjab, S. Bhagwant Singh Mann and Hon’ble Cabinet Minister for Investment Promotion, Power and Local Government for Punjab, Shri. Sanjeev Arora, in the presence of Infosys leadership represented by Mr. Jayesh Sanghrajka, Chief Financial Officer, along with Mr. Sunil Kumar Dhareshwar, Executive Vice President, Infosys, Mr. Niladri Prasad Mishra, Senior Vice President, Infosys, and other senior officials from the State Government and Infosys. As part of this expansion, Infosys will develop a new Software Development Block along with supporting facilities. The expansion is planned to have a

Deltek, the intelligent platform for project-based businesses, announced that Deltek Replicon has achieved FedRAMP Moderate Authorization. This advances Deltek’s long-standing commitment to delivering secure, compliant cloud solutions purpose-built for government contractors and other highly regulated project-based organizations. For organizations operating in environments defined by compliance mandates, financial accountability, and operational risk, secure infrastructure is foundational. FedRAMP Moderate authorization for Replicon further strengthens Deltek’s ability to support customers in delivering mission-critical work. FedRAMP Moderate Authorization: Enabling Secure Project Execution FedRAMP Moderate Authorization validates that the Replicon platform meets rigorous federal cloud security standards, including third-party assessment, continuous monitoring, and federal agency sponsorship. Deltek partnered with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) as its agency sponsor and engaged a FedRAMP-recognized third-party assessment organization to complete the required security evaluation and documentation. With this designation, Replicon joins Deltek Costpoint GCCM in supporting Department of Defense contractors subject to DFARS 252.204-7012 and CMMC Level 2 and Level 3 requirements. Together, these solutions help contractors manage time