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IFS, the leading provider of Industrial AI software, announced the launch of its new Global Purple Circle Partner Program, designed to enhance collaboration across its partner ecosystem, accelerate delivery excellence, and drive customer value at scale. This launch marks a significant milestone in IFS’s Partner First strategy, which places partners at the core of go-to-market execution, growth, and customer success. The Purple Circle Partner Program introduces a more structured and transparent framework that recognizes the diverse contributions of partners across industries and strengthens their ability to deliver measurable outcomes for customers. Built to scale with IFS’s rapid growth, the program provides a unified global model offering clarity, consistency, and differentiation. The program offers partners enhanced tier-based rewards, increased margins, and improved resell and co-sell opportunities. It aligns growth with delivery excellence, ensuring customers benefit from expert, high-performing partners who maximize the value of their IFS solutions. Partners are empowered and incentivized to

Eptura, the global worktech leader, announced the appointment of Raj Batra as CEO, effective September 2. Batra brings distinguished leadership experience in the automation and digital transformation sectors. He previously spent over 30 years at Siemens in increasingly senior leadership roles, culminating in a highly successful tenure as CEO of Digital Industries Automation (USA). He also served as a member of Siemens’ U.S. Managing Board. “I’m thrilled to be joining the Eptura team and contributing to the company’s mission to harness the power of AI and continue pushing the boundaries of automation in corporate offices and manufacturing facilities,” said Raj Batra, CEO of Eptura. “As we embark on this next wave of innovation, I’m excited to help customers unify their employee experience, physical office space, and assets to gain a holistic view of and greater control over their built environments. Together, we’re poised to create a smarter, more connected workplace experience.” Batra succeeds Brandon Holden,

Siemens is collaborating with Snowflake, the AI Data Cloud company, to help manufacturers unlock new levels of operational efficiency, scale and AI-driven insights. The collaboration enables mutual customers across the globe to connect their operational technology (OT) data from the shop floor with information technology (IT) data, such as supply chain management and financial data. By connecting Siemens Industrial Edge and Snowflake’s AI Data Cloud, manufacturers can access plug-and-play Industrial Edge applications to contextualize and transfer OT data into IT systems. This integration empowers customers to build a robust data foundation, which is the prerequisite for gaining deeper insights, improving machine performance, increasing machine availability and optimizing production processes across their facilities. “This collaboration brings together the best of both worlds,” said Rainer Brehm, CEO of Factory Automation at Siemens. “Siemens has deep expertise in how to bring OT and IT together on the shop floor, while Snowflake excels in managing and

Altair, a global leader in computational intelligence, will demonstrate the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered engineering, smart manufacturing, and advanced connectivity at DSEI 2025, taking place September 9-12 at the ExCel Centre in London. “AI, data, and connectivity are today’s competitive advantages,” said Dr. Pietro Cervellera, senior vice president of aerospace and defense, Altair. “Altair technologies are helping the defense industry achieve next-level breakthroughs in performance, reliability, and innovation.” Altair will be featuring: AI-powered digital solutions for research, development and testing (RD&T) – Altair helps defense organizations accelerate RD&T by using AI, knowledge graphs, and advanced digital engineering to connect data and tools across domains. These solutions strengthen secure communications, enable faster threat detection, and support real-time decision-making on the battlefield. By unifying information and speeding technology insertion, Altair empowers military forces and government agencies to operate smarter, adapt quickly, and stay mission ready. Optimization through data-driven manufacturing, sustainment, and modernization – While the demand

CGTech, the developer of Vericut, the industry’s leading CNC simulation, verification, and optimization software, will showcase its latest innovations at EMO 2025. Visitors to the Vericut booth will experience Vericut 9.6, the newest release that combines advanced artificial intelligence with proven precision to elevate CNC programming and machining processes, and also get an exclusive preview of what’s to come in Vericut 9.7. AI Meets Precision Vericut 9.6 introduces two groundbreaking AI-driven capabilities: Vericut Assistant (VA) – An integrated, in-software expert that provides step-by-step guidance, answers “How do I…?” questions instantly, and helps users unlock the full potential of Vericut without leaving the interface. Vericut Intelligence (VI) – A web-based, AI-powered knowledge hub offering in-depth information about the entire Vericut suite, from Force optimization to X-Caliper. Accessible anytime, anywhere, VI ensures machinists, programmers, and engineers have answers at their fingertips. New Enhancements Across the Suite Visitors at EMO will also see the latest capabilities designed to improve usability, communication,

Atos, a leading provider of AI-powered digital transformation, announces its half year 2025 financial results.  Philippe Salle, Atos Group Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer, declared: “In a challenging environment, I am very encouraged by the determination of our teams in rolling-out the Genesis transformation plan with no delay. The voluntary optimization of the Group cost base is already starting to show initial benefits as shown through our half-year results: the operating margin is improving by over 15% year-on-year, a positive momentum which we intend to pursue. Our limited cash consumption is reflecting our disciplined approach to cash management, and we notice a sheer increase in enthusiasm among our customers towards the strategic refocusing of the Group. We also reached a new significant milestone towards the sale of our Advanced Computing activities with the signature of a share purchase agreement with the French State. We are looking ahead to the

Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA 2 September 2025— CIMdata, Inc., the leading global research, consulting, and education firm specializing in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and the Digital Transformation it enables, today announced the creation of a new Artificial Intelligence (AI) practice. Industry veteran and AI thought leader Diego Tamburini has been appointed Executive Consultant and Practice Director to lead the new practice, which will guide solution providers, investors, and industrial organizations on the practical, high-value applications of AI across the entire product lifecycle. Drawing on Diego’s deep background in PLM, CAD, CAM, CAE, and digital manufacturing, the new practice will be well placed to help companies navigate the evolving landscape of AI-driven innovation. Diego’s extensive experience includes his recent role as Director of Engineering Agility at Microsoft, where he pioneered the use of AI to enhance developer productivity and streamline engineering processes. He also led product strategy for Microsoft Commercial Marketplace, with

CPQ Finland Oy, a leading provider of Configure, Price, Quote (CPQ), Price Management, Product Modularization and Lifecycle Management (PLM), and Service Lifecycle Management (SLM) consulting and solutions in Finland, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mikko Jokela as Chief Executive Officer. With this leadership change, CPQ Finland aims to accelerate its growth strategy and broaden its range of professional services. At the same time, long-time CEO Veli-Matti Myllymäki has been named Chairman of the Board and Mikko Vakkilainen appointed as Head of Consultancy and to work as Management Team member. Introducing CEO Mikko Jokela Mikko Jokela has been a partner at CPQ Finland for several years, leading the firm’s consulting practice. He brings extensive experience from managing global teams and is widely recognized as an advocate for CPQ and product management and its role in driving business success. Strategic Direction “We are known for our expertise in CPQ and product management consulting expertise. Last year we expanded into price management by acquiring

Clinton joins ModuleWorks with over 20 years of experience at Autodesk and Delcam, where he held senior roles in applications engineering and marketing. His appointment marks a significant step in ModuleWorks’ ongoing growth strategy and underscores the company’s commitment to accelerating innovation in manufacturing by enabling the industry’s solution providers to bring smarter, more connected digital workflows to market faster. “At ModuleWorks, we build foundational software components that help manufacturers around the world stay ahead of complexity,” said Dr. Yavuz Murtezaoglu, Founder and Managing Director of ModuleWorks. “Great marketing makes complex innovations meaningful for professionals in all walks of manufacturing — from R&D teams to shop floors and across whole ecosystems. Clinton brings the clarity and insight to strengthen that connection.”  In his new role, Clinton leads a 17-person global marketing team in Aachen and Pune. His focus is on strengthening the impact and scalability of ModuleWorks’ product marketing, corporate marketing and partner communications. “Our

Hexagon AB announced that Norbert Hanke will succeed David Mills as interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for Hexagon with immediate effect. David’s departure is driven by personal reasons, and he will remain available to Hexagon as Financial Advisor until February 2026. A search for a new CFO is effective immediately, and the Company will update the market on this in due course. Norbert Hanke joined Hexagon in 2001, most recently serving as interim Chief Executive Officer. Prior to that he was Hexagon’s Chief Operating Officer and President of Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division. Norbert has also held several CFO roles during his career, including nine years as CFO of Manufacturing Intelligence and four years as Director of Finance at Brown & Sharpe. “During his 25 years with Hexagon, David has served in multiple finance leadership roles, driving and developing improved financial performance and governance. Most recently, as CFO, he led improvements in financial