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Mindtech Chameleon platform for Training AI Vision Systems
Mindtech Chameleon platform for Training AI Vision Systems Mindtech Global announce the latest update of its end-to-end platform for the creation and curation of synthetic images for training AI vision systems. This release brings an enhanced platform user experience, simplifying the creation of com...
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Tallest building in Rotterdam gets a lift from a Liebherr fast-erecting 34K crane
Tallest building in Rotterdam gets a lift from a Liebherr fast-erecting 34K crane The Liebherr 34 K crane, part of the rental fleet of Netherlands-based crane specialist Van der Spek Vianen B.V., had been commissioned to work on the tallest building in the Benelux region by customer Civiele techniek...
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Subsidence and maintaining a heritage site
Subsidence and maintaining a heritage site Caring for the long-term health of any heritage building brings unique challenges. Buildings that have stood for hundreds of years, have their own cultural and historical significance and, whatever their purpose – a school, a church or a stately home – they...
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Quanergy deploys LiDAR technology to count tourists in South Korea
Quanergy deploys LiDAR technology to count tourists in South Korea Quanergy Systems, Inc., a leading provider of OPA-based solid state LiDAR sensors and smart 3D solutions for automotive and IoT, today announced the first ever deployment of its smart LiDAR solution for the tourism and public leisure...
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Eaton 48 volt technology help manufacturers meet global emission regulations
Eaton 48 volt technology help manufacturers meet global emission regulations Power management company Eaton today announced its Vehicle Group has developed a series of 48-volt technologies to assist its global on- and off-highway commercial vehicle customers transitioning from traditional 12- and 24...
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SRL traffic light modelling technology cuts roadwork queue length by 50 percent
SRL traffic light modelling technology cuts roadwork queue length by 50 percent The UK and Republic of Ireland’s only multiphase adaptive detection system for portable and temporary traffic signals has been independently proven to reduce average queue lengths by 50%, potentially saving commuters mor...
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Cenex-CAM2021 session will unlock the potential of 5G
Cenex-CAM2021 session will unlock the potential of 5G Cenex has announced that the Connected Automated Mobility (CAM2021) event will kick-off on 20 September 2021 with a special online session dedicated to 5G. Sponsored by uk5g.org, Unlocking The Potential Of 5G will feature presentations from users...
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Iteris and Wejo partner on enhanced applications for Connected Vehicle Data
Iteris and Wejo partner on enhanced applications for Connected Vehicle Data Iteris, Inc., the global leader in smart mobility infrastructure management, and Wejo, a global leader in connected vehicle data, today announced that they have entered into an agreement to deliver enhanced connected vehicle...
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MIT system can train drones to fly around obstacles at high speed
MIT system can train drones to fly around obstacles at high speed If you follow autonomous drone racing, you likely remember the crashes as much as the wins. In drone racing, teams compete to see which vehicle is better trained to fly fastest through an obstacle course. But the faster drones fly, th...
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SNC-Lavalin Global Technology Center team wins the MERIT 2021 competition
SNC-Lavalin Global Technology Center team wins the MERIT 2021 competition SNC-Lavalin is pleased to announce that its Global Technology Center (GTC) team in India has won the top two spots at the MERIT 2021 competition. Team “Business Gurus” came in first place and team “Four Strings” bagged the run...
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Arcserve and Nutanix deliver Hyperconverged Data Protection and Cybersecurity
Arcserve and Nutanix deliver Hyperconverged Data Protection and Cybersecurity Arcserve, the world’s most experienced data and ransomware protection provider, today announced Arcserve N Series appliances, which deliver integrated hyperscale backup, recovery, and ransomware protection to enterpr...
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UK backs technology start-ups as sector set to bloom
UK backs technology start-ups as sector set to bloom The launch of a new £375m scheme to drive investment in the UK’s most high growth, innovative and R&D intensive firms by the UK government, is the latest in a line of initiatives to super charge the UK’s post-pandemic economy. But according to...
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Transcend Air to use GE Aviation engines for Groundbreaking Vy 400 VTOL Aircraft
Transcend Air to use GE Aviation engines for Groundbreaking Vy 400 VTOL Aircraft Transcend Air Corporation today announced an agreement with GE Aviation to develop and certify a custom variant of GE’s class-leading CT7-8 turboshaft helicopter engine to power the Vy 400 High Speed Vertical Takeoff an...
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UK’s leading driver safety software heads for Australia
UK’s leading driver safety software heads for Australia Praiso is a cloud-based platform that combines evidence-based machine learning and its unique algorithms to tailor continuous digital driver and educational content. Managing a large fleet presents challenges on many fronts, and Praiso he...
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Cortical.io launches Contract Intelligence 4.5 document processing software
Cortical.io launches Contract Intelligence 4.5 document processing software Cortical.io today announced the release of Contract Intelligence 4.5, an artificial intelligence software that automatically and accurately searches, extracts, classifies and compares key information from agreements, contrac...
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New look Bobcat S450 Loader charges ahead in the EMEA regions
New look Bobcat S450 Loader charges ahead in the MEA regions Bobcat has launched a new version of the company’s market-leading S450 radius lift path skid-steer loader, introducing Bobcat’s bold new branding scheme for the first time in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) market. The new Bobcat S450 ski...
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SOCOTEC explores the management of Asbestos Risks in the Railway Industry
SOCOTEC explores the management of Asbestos Risks in the Railway Industry Asbestos containing materials (ACMs) have been in widespread use in the rail network in the past, within buildings, rolling stock (trains) and the rail infrastructure. As with any other sector, it is essential that sufficient...
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Terex Trucks wins RoSPA health and safety Gold Award
Terex Trucks wins RoSPA health and safety Gold Award Terex Trucks works hard to ensure its staff, customers and contractors get home safely to their families at the end of every working day. After four consecutive years of securing the Silver Award, Terex Trucks has received a RoSPA Gold Health and...
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Haskell partners with IPSUM for ProPlanner scheduling and planning software
Haskell partners with IPSUM for ProPlanner scheduling and planning software Dysruptek, the Haskell’s corporate venture capital arm, invests in IPSUM a construction tech start-up originally from Latin America, now based in the US, who has been recognized by BuiltWorlds in their Top 50 List from 2021...
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Hytera collaborates with Specialized by stc for critical communications for the 1442 Hajj
Hytera collaborates with Specialized by stc for critical communications for the 1442 Hajj Hytera, the global trusted provider of professional communications technologies and solutions, has collaborated with Specialized by stc, the National Critical Communication Operator in Saudi Arabia to serve thi...
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STRABAG wins six lane A8 motorway contract in Baden-Württemberg
STRABAG wins six lane A8 motorway contract in Baden-Württemberg The STRABAG Group has been awarded a new large-scale contract in the southwestern German state of Baden-Württemberg. Germany’s federal motorway company, Autobahn GmbH des Bundes, has awarded to STRABAG the contract for the six-lane expa...
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Choose the right safety technology for off-road vehicles
Choose the right safety technology for off-road vehicles Worksites can be dangerous places. The potential for deaths and injuries caused by moving plant machinery and equipment should not be underestimated. According to the World Health Organization, construction, agriculture, and mining are among s...
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ULMA launches GARAGE BEAM SYSTEM for cast-in-place multi-story parking structures
ULMA launches GARAGE BEAM SYSTEM for cast-in-place multi-story parking structures The recent addition of the GARAGE BEAM SYSTEM to ULMA Construction’s portfolio simplifies and reduces concrete construction costs. It is designed explicitly for cast-in-place multi-story parking structures using...
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NVIDIA DRIVE to power Embark Autonomous Trucks
NVIDIA DRIVE to power Embark Autonomous Trucks Embark Trucks Inc., a leading developer of autonomous technology for the trucking industry, today announced that it will use NVIDIA DRIVE™ autonomous vehicle compute platform solutions to power the Embark Universal Interface (EUI) and the Embark...
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Jo Bamford launches FUZE asset finance solution for zero-emission bus funding
Jo Bamford launches FUZE asset finance solution for zero-emission bus funding Green pioneer and Wrightbus owner Jo Bamford today launched FUZE, a unique asset finance company offering the complete solution for the funding of zero-emission buses. Heralding the industry as being “on the cusp of vit...
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GeoSLAM launches new Underground Mining technology solutions
GeoSLAM launches new Underground Mining technology solutions Global geospatial mapping specialist, GeoSLAM, has expanded its mining offering, building on its world-leading reputation in the sector to provide advanced underground mining solutions. The news follows the unveiling of its automated proce...
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CES 2022 Opening Keynote to be delivered by General Motors Chair and CEO Mary Barra
CES 2022 Opening Keynote to be delivered by General Motors Chair and CEO Mary Barra The Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® today announced that General Motors (GM) Chair and CEO Mary Barra will deliver the opening keynote at CES® 2022, the world’s most influential technology event. Barra...
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Screwfix launches 2021 Top Tradesperson competition
Screwfix launches 2021 Top Tradesperson competition Screwfix has announced the return of its annual UK national search for the very best tradesperson in the nation. The annual competition, Screwfix Top Tradesperson, celebrates the outstanding work and professionalism of all tradespeople, resulting i...
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Peri Tunnel Formwork enables Werrington Grade Separation tunnel
Peri Tunnel Formwork enables Werrington Grade Separation tunnel For the construction of the Werrington Grade Separation tunnel, the VARIOKIT VTC Tunnel Formwork Carriage and other PERI standard components were used for a solution which, despite its rectangular structure, delivered a curved result. O...
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Ritchie Bros. acquires Euro Auctions for $1.08 billion to expand international reach
Ritchie Bros. acquires Euro Auctions for $1.08 billion to expand international reach Ritchie Bros., a leading global asset management, disposition, and services company; and Europe’s leading plant and machinery auction house, Euro Auctions, have jointly announced that they have entered into an...
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Liebherr celebrates the sale of 2,000 34K fast-erecting cranes
Liebherr celebrates the sale of 2,000 34K fast-erecting cranes Liebherr has sold its 2000th 34 K fast-erecting crane to Mathis Bau AG. The Swiss construction and transport company is a long-standing customer of the construction machinery manufacturer and already uses several Liebherr cranes in its d...
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Kortical AI and ML technology drives revenue growth for business
Kortical AI and ML technology drives revenue growth for business A British AI tech start-up Kortical, which helps companies use machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, has improved 10x their success rate of generating positive outcomes across their organisations vs the i...
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DJI Agras T30 and T10 agriculture drones now available worldwide
DJI Agras T30 and T10 agriculture drones now available worldwide DJI, the global leader in drone and camera technology, today expands the world’s ability to grow and nurture its food supply by making the Agras T30 and T10 agriculture drones available in over 100 additional countries. The Agras T30 a...
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Worldsensing partners with Naeko to boost sustainability
Worldsensing partners with Naeko to boost sustainability Worldsensing today announced moves to further improve the sustainability of its supply chain through a partnership with Naeko Logistics. The move will see Worldsensing, the IoT pioneer and a global leader in providing remote monitoring solutio...
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VolvoCE look at small ways you can make a big impact
VolvoCE look at small ways you can make a big impact Connected solutions are getting smarter by the day. While you are working hard on the job site, hundreds of thousands of data points are doing their own job quietly in the background to allow you to work more safely, efficiently and sustainably th...
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JCT Traffic Signals Symposium gets green light for September
JCT Traffic Signals Symposium gets green light for September Officials at Nottingham Trent University have officially approved JCT’s plans for running a successful and safe Traffic Signals Symposium at their site in September. The University has agreed the Covid Event Safety Guide and confirmed that...
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When high stakes and pH levels increase efficiency to meet environmental standards
When high stakes and pH levels increase efficiency to meet environmental standards There has never been a time when the stakes were higher for construction contractors. For starters, demand is expected to grow 85% by the year 2030. The Associated Builders & Contractors reports that construction...
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Plus celebrates Autonomous Truck level-4 driving demonstration
Plus celebrates Autonomous Truck level-4 driving demonstration Plus, a global provider of self-driving truck technology that recently announced its proposed business combination with Hennessy Capital Investment Corp. V, revealed today that it has completed a driverless Level 4 truck demonstration on...
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GeoStabilization International launches remote soil nail system for slope stabilization
GeoStabilization International launches remote soil nail system for slope stabilization GeoStabilization International® brings advanced technology to slope stabilization with its new Remote Operated Launcher System. Slope stability is critical for maintaining safe and sustainable infrastructure. Thi...
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Sarcos Robotics and T-Mobile team-up to integrate 5G into Guardian XT Robot
Sarcos Robotics and T-Mobile team-up to integrate 5G into Guardian XT Robot Sarcos Robotics, a leader in the development of robots that augment humans to enhance productivity and safety, and T-Mobile, America’s 5G leader, today announced a collaboration to integrate T-Mobile 5G into the Sarcos Guard...
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World’s first 3D Lightfield Tablet enables 3D content without additional hardware
World’s first 3D Lightfield Tablet enables 3D content without additional hardware Leia, Inc., the creators of 3D Lightfield products and software, today announce the availability of its 3D Lume Pad. This high-performance Android 10.8-inch tablet projects images in true 3D off – and deepe...
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Trimble launches $200m Venture Fund
Trimble launches $200m Venture Fund Trimble announced today the creation of Trimble Ventures, a venture fund focused on investing in early and growth-stage innovative companies that align with Trimble’s mission of transforming work in the agriculture, construction, geospatial and transportatio...
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EVC pick up award for Best Commercial EV Charging Provider in the UK
EVC pick up award for Best Commercial EV Charging Provider in the UK Named Best Commercial EV Charging Solutions Provider 2021 – UK, EVC is one of the fastest growing providers of free EV charge points across the country, supported by renowned renewable energy investment group, Oasthouse Ventures. E...
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Improve the Air Quality in your business
Improve the Air Quality in your business The air in any work environment can contain dust, chemical fumes, mould, mites, toxic gases, allergens, and other nasties, depending upon the kind of operations of the organization. Such impurities in the air can not only cause discomfort for the workers but...
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Asphalt additives sales to surpass $8 billion by 2031
Asphalt additives sales to surpass $8 billion by 2031 The global asphalt additives market is projected to grow at a healthy compound annual growth rate of over 5% till 2031, surpassing US$ 8 Billion, reports ESOMAR-certified market research and consulting firm. Road infrastructure is one of the key...
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Paving and compacting with low temperature, low emissions asphalt
Paving and compacting with low temperature, low emissions asphalt The paving of a road tunnel under the Kriegstrasse in Karlsruhe was carried out under stringent constraints. To reduce emissions, the contractor was required to use machines with diesel particulate filters and low-temperature asphalts...
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Morgan introduces the all-terrain Plus Four CX-T for overland adventures
Morgan introduces the all-terrain Plus Four CX-T for overland adventures Morgan unveils the Plus Four CX-T, a car with adventure at its core. A vehicle with capability not yet witnessed on a Morgan sports car, it opens up the possibility of routes, landscapes and destinations inaccessible by Morgan...
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ANYbotics equipped with Velodyne Puck Sensors automate industrial inspections
ANYbotics equipped with Velodyne Puck Sensors automate industrial inspections Velodyne Lidar, Inc. today announced ANYbotics is equipping its autonomous mobile robots with Velodyne’s Puck™ lidar sensors. ANYbotics robots provide industrial operators with an automated robotic inspection soluti...
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TendersOnTime wins ITC-UN-WTO contract to supply 30,000 Tenders per day
TendersOnTime wins ITC-UN-WTO contract to supply 30,000 Tenders per day Global Tenders aggregator TendersOnTime wins a prestigious contract time from International Trade Centre (ITC). The contract envisage supply of more than 30,000 Tenders per day and 100,000 Contract Awards per month to the Procur...
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Ardmore Industrial Airpark in Oklahoma set for $124m transformation
Ardmore Industrial Airpark in Oklahoma set for $124m transformation Under a $124 million development plan announced today, a significant portion of the Ardmore Industrial Airpark will become an international, state-of-the-art multimodal logistics facility. The newly developed Global Transportation...
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DHL Express orders 12 fully electric Eviation cargo planes
DHL Express orders 12 fully electric Eviation cargo planes DHL Express, the world’s leading express service provider, and Eviation, the Seattle-area based global manufacturer of all-electric aircraft, today write aviation history in announcing that DHL is the first to order 12 fully electric Alice e...
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Esri helps Matanuska manage 10,000 square mile broadband network in Alaska
Esri helps Matanuska manage 10,000 square mile broadband network in Alaska When a broadband network stretches across a 10,000-square-mile area that includes the rugged, rural terrain of Alaska, it can be a challenge to manage. Expanding that network further requires quickly burying as much cable as...
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Granite wins $64m road separation contract in Southern California
Granite wins $64m road separation contract in Southern California Granite has been awarded a $64 million contract for the Jurupa Road Grade Separation project by the Riverside County Transportation Department in Jurupa Valley, California. The contract award was included in Granite’s second quarter c...
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Thales and DAS partner to support Hong Kong International Airport expansion
Thales and DAS partner to support Hong Kong International Airport expansion Thales and Dah Chong Hong – Dragonair Airport GSE Service Ltd. (DAS) announced that they have been selected by the Civil Aviation Department (CAD) of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government through global open...
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Cat introduces six new Primary and Secondary Concrete Demolition Pulverizers
Cat introduces six new Primary and Secondary Concrete Demolition Pulverizers Caterpillar’s new generation of Primary and Secondary Pulverizers feature industry-leading technology to deliver up to 52% faster cycle times, producing more tons-per-litre of fuel burned. The new Cat® Pulverizer line inclu...
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Heavy-duty Doosan Excavator called in to repair Ebro Delta damage
Heavy-duty Doosan Excavator called in to repair Ebro Delta damage The impact of Storm Gloria from 17-25 January 2020 has left visible damage still to the Trabucador Bar on the coast of the Tarragona province in Catalonia in north-eastern Spain. The storm’s 200 l/m2 rainfall and winds of 95 km/h comb...
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New high-voltage Fluke Clamp Meter with iFlex delivers Safer and faster measurements
New high-voltage Fluke Clamp Meter with iFlex delivers Safer and faster measurements Fluke Corporation introduces the Fluke® 393 FC CAT III 1500 V True-rms Clamp Meter with iFlex, the world’s only 1500 V CAT III, IP54 rated, thin jaw clamp meter. With its CAT III 1500 V / CAT IV 600 V safety rating,...
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Quanergy solid-state LiDAR achieves 100 metre range
Quanergy solid-state LiDAR achieves 100 metre range Quanergy Systems, Inc., a leading provider of OPA-based solid state LiDAR sensors and smart 3D solutions for automotive and IoT, today announced the successful driving demonstration of its S3 Series LiDAR, a true solid state LiDAR sensor using an i...
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utiliVisor collaborative approach helps New Valley Hospital save over $1m
utiliVisor collaborative approach helps New Valley Hospital save over $1m utiliVisor, a leader in utility submetering and plant optimization, announces that their collaboration with The New Valley Hospital has helped the hospital save more than $1.025 million. utiliVisor was initially brought in to...
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Bentley Systems acquires Imago to add geoscientific imagery to Seequent solutions
Bentley Systems acquires Imago to add geoscientific imagery to Seequent solutions Bentley Systems, Incorporated, the infrastructure engineering software company, today announced that its Seequent business unit has acquired Imago Inc, a developer of cloud-based software for the capture and management...
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