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Dotmatics Signs Definitive Agreement to be Acquired by Siemens Advancing a New Era of AI-Driven Innovation in Life Sciences

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Siemens AG will acquire Dotmatics from global software investor Insight Partners for $5.1 billionAcquisition accelerates Dotmatics’ mission to connect scientific discovery to delivery, expanding global scale and reachUnlocks new opportunities to combine Dotmatics’ R&D software with Siemens’ AI-powered Digital Twin technologiesRepresents a strong validation of Dotmatics’ growth, innovation, and leadership in scientific software

BOSTON, April 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Dotmatics®, a leading provider of scientific software that provides end-to-end solutions to connect science, data, and decision making for life sciences R&D, today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to be acquired by Siemens AG for $5.1 billion.

Acquisition accelerates Dotmatics’ mission to connect scientific discovery to delivery, expanding global scale and reach

“Following an exciting journey with Insight Partners, where Dotmatics achieved remarkable growth and portfolio expansion, we are thrilled to announce our new chapter with Siemens,” said Thomas Swalla, CEO of Dotmatics. “Combining our next-generation scientific intelligence platform and industry-leading scientific applications together with Siemens’ Digital Twin and AI capabilities, we’ll drive a new wave of innovation in life sciences R&D. Together, we’ll accelerate innovation cycles for our customers and help scientists make breakthrough discoveries faster than ever before shaping the future of scientific innovation.”

“By acquiring Dotmatics, we’re strategically strengthening our position in life sciences and creating a world-leading AI-powered PLM software portfolio as part of Siemens Xcelerator. Artificial Intelligence has emerged as a transformative force across various industries, and its application in life sciences is becoming increasingly important”, said Roland Busch, President and CEO of Siemens AG. “The Dotmatics acquisition is part of our ONE Tech Company growth program, enhancing our leading position in industrial software and helping our customers to innovate even faster.”

The acquisition will strengthen Siemens’ and Dotmatics’ ability to empower scientists through advanced software solutions that facilitate next-generation collaboration, contextualizes complex data, and accelerates research using AI. As part of Siemens, Dotmatics will benefit from expanded global resources, robust infrastructure, and a broader customer network, significantly advancing its mission to revolutionize scientific discovery for a healthier, cleaner, and safer world.

Life sciences stands as one of the most rapidly evolving and innovation-rich sectors globally. The combination of Siemens’ extensive manufacturing expertise, industrial simulation capabilities, and AI strengths, with Dotmatics’ complementary scientific applications, will establish a first-of-its-kind end-to-end digital thread to seamlessly connect research data through to production in the life sciences industry.

“When we first invested in what is now Dotmatics in 2017, we recognized the enormous potential of the platform being developed and the impact the company’s technology would have on life sciences R&D,” said Jared Rosen, Managing Director at Insight Partners. “It has been a privilege to collaborate closely with Thomas and the Dotmatics leadership team, actively supporting 14 strategic acquisitions and providing resources through our Onsite platform to fuel their impressive growth. The transition of Dotmatics from Insight Partners to Siemens represents a logical next step, empowering Dotmatics to further advance its mission of accelerating innovation within life sciences. This acquisition opens new avenues to seamlessly connect scientific discovery with manufacturing execution, enabling scientific R&D organizations to rapidly and confidently transition breakthroughs from molecule to market.”

Approvals & Timing
The transaction is expected to close following customary regulatory approvals and other closing conditions.

Advisors
Evercore served as the exclusive financial advisor and Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP served as legal advisor to Dotmatics on the transaction.

About Dotmatics
Dotmatics is a leader in R&D scientific software connecting science, data, and decision-making. Its enterprise R&D platform and applications, including GraphPad Prism, SnapGene and Geneious, drive efficiency and accelerate innovation. More than 2 million scientists and 14,000 customers trust Dotmatics to help them create a healthier, cleaner, safer world. Dotmatics is a global team of more than 800 people dedicated to supporting its customers in over 180 countries. The company is headquartered in Boston, with 14 offices and R&D teams located around the world. Learn more about Dotmatics at www.dotmatics.com.

About Siemens
Siemens AG (Berlin and Munich) is a leading technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, mobility, and healthcare. The company’s purpose is to create technology to transform the everyday, for everyone. By combining the real and the digital worlds, Siemens empowers customers to accelerate their digital and sustainability transformations, making factories more efficient, cities more livable, and transportation more sustainable. Siemens also owns a majority stake in the publicly listed company Siemens Healthineers, a leading global medical technology provider pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably. In fiscal 2024, which ended on September 30, 2024, the Siemens Group generated revenue of €75.9 billion and net income of €9.0 billion. As of September 30, 2024, the company employed around 312,000 people worldwide on the basis of continuing operations. Further information is available on the Internet at www.siemens.com.

About Insight Partners
Insight Partners is a global software investor partnering with high-growth technology, software, and Internet startup and ScaleUp companies that are driving transformative change in their industries. As of September 30, 2024, the firm has over $90B in regulatory assets under management. Insight Partners has invested in more than 800 companies worldwide and has seen over 55 portfolio companies achieve an IPO. Headquartered in New York City, Insight has offices in London, Tel Aviv, and the Bay Area. Insight’s mission is to find, fund, and work successfully with visionary executives, providing them with tailored, hands-on software expertise along their growth journey, from their first investment to IPO. For more information on Insight and all its investments, visit insightpartners.com or follow us on X @insightpartners.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements that do not relate solely to historical or current facts, such as statements regarding our expectations, intentions or strategies regarding the future.  The forward-looking statements are based on management’s beliefs, as well as assumptions made by, and information currently available to, Dotmatics. Because such statements are based on expectations as to future operating results they are not statements of fact. Actual results may differ materially from those projected and are subject to a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties. The press release speaks only as of the date the statements are first published. Dotmatics undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

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COMPUTEX 2025: MiTAC Powers Sustainable AI Data Centers with New Server & Cooling Tech

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TAIPEI, May 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — At COMPUTEX 2025, MiTAC Computing Technology Corp., a subsidiary of MiTAC Holdings Corp. (TWSE: 3706), unveiled its bold new vision: from hardware provider to full-solution AI and data center innovator. With future-ready solutions covering AI training and inference, high-performance computing (HPC), rack-level liquid cooling, GPU resource management, and real-time data mobility, MiTAC delivers an integrated platform for next-generation data centers.

Rick Hwang, President of MiTAC Computing, emphasized the company’s commitment to open innovation. By aligning with global tech partners and Open Compute Project (OCP) standards, MiTAC now delivers full-spectrum solutions—from server to rack—featuring advanced liquid cooling technology. This simplifies data center operations and improves computing performance and energy efficiency—all driving the vision of smarter, high-performance, and sustainable infrastructure.

“This marks our first appearance at COMPUTEX since the MiTAC brand integration,” Hwang noted. “We’re excited to bring customers a more open, flexible, and deeply integrated portfolio of solutions—reinforcing our role as a trusted partner for AI and data center innovation worldwide.”

Empowering AI with Sustainability and Real-World Solutions

MiTAC Computing is embracing the future of AI with the theme “Empowering Unlimited Possibilities: AI x Sustainability, spotlighting real-world application and introducing a suite of new solutions designed to enable smarter, greener, and more scalable AI ecosystems.

At COMPUTEX, MiTAC Computing displayed an impressive range of cutting-edge AI inference servers. The spotlight is on the MiTAC G4527G6 (MGX™ 4U), featuring eight latest-generation NVIDIA RTX PRO™ 6000 Blackwell server GPUs, the first-ever debut of the NVIDIA MGX™ PCIe Switch board with ConnectX®-8 SuperNIC, and dual Intel® Xeon® 6767P processors. Additionally, the MiTAC G8825Z5 (8U) is equipped with two AMD EPYC™ 9005 series processors and eight newly revealed AMD Instinct™ 350 series GPUs, designed specifically for generative AI, inference workloads, and large language model processing.

Introducing Full-Rack Liquid Cooling Solutions

MiTAC Computing also introduced its full-rack liquid cooling systems, featuring both Liquid-to-Air and Liquid-to-Liquid cooling options. Showcasing the latest in-row Coolant Distribution Units (CDUs) from top-tier global partners, these systems deliver over 2000 kW of cooling power—engineered for intense thermal demands of AI and HPC workloads. Designed for easy integration and customization, these systems include MiTAC’s own monitoring software for optimized management.

Additionally, MiTAC also debuted its Direct Liquid Cooling (DLC) multi-node HPC server, the MiTAC C2820Z5. Built for extreme high-performance computing, this server’s DLC system efficiently cools high-power CPUs and fits within ORv3 standard racks powered by 48VDC – delivering significant energy savings vs. traditional air-cooling technology.

Partnering with AMD for Next-Gen Performance

On May 21st, MiTAC Computing welcomed long-term partner Ted Marena, AMD GPU Market Development Director, who shared the latest trends in AI GPU development and product offerings between MiTAC and AMD. Ken Lin, Senior Vice President of Commercial Business at AMD Taiwan, remarked, “MiTAC and AMD have continuously launched high-performance server platforms integrating AMD EPYC™ processors with AMD Instinct™ GPUs. We are also actively developing the MI350 GPU series with liquid cooling systems to support even more demanding AI cluster workloads, fully addressing the modern data center’s need for both AI computing power and energy efficiency.”

Rick Hwang added that AI technology is rapidly accelerating. MiTAC is committed to enabling future AI applications with solutions that combine high performance, low power consumption, and intelligent management. By optimizing data center infrastructure, MiTAC aims to assist global customers in advancing efficient and sustainable development in key sectors such as AI, HPC, and cloud computing, promoting the widespread adoption of next-generation AI technologies.

Learn more: https://www.mitaccomputing.com/en/campaign/computex2025

About MiTAC Computing Technology Corp.

MiTAC Computing Technology Corp., a subsidiary of MiTAC Holdings, delivers comprehensive, energy-efficient server solutions backed by industry expertise dating back to the 1990s. Specializing in AI, HPC, cloud, and edge computing, MiTAC Computing employs rigorous methods to ensure uncompromising quality not just at the barebone level but, more importantly, at the system and rack levels—where true performance and integration matter most. This commitment to quality at every level sets MiTAC Computing apart from others in the industry. The company provides tailored platforms for hyperscale data centers, HPC, and AI applications, guaranteeing optimal performance and scalability.

With a global presence and end-to-end capabilities—from R&D and manufacturing to global support—MiTAC Computing offers flexible, high-quality solutions designed to meet unique business needs. Leveraging the latest advancements in AI and liquid cooling, along with the recent integration of Intel DSG and TYAN server products, MiTAC Computing stands out for its innovation, efficiency, and reliability, empowering businesses to tackle future challenges.

Website: https://www.mitaccomputing.com/

 

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“Made-in-Shanghai” Blossoms in Umeda, Celebrating Creativity & Innovation

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OSAKA, Japan, May 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As the Chinese solar term “Grain Buds” kicked in, a fashion summer breeze carried “Made-in-Shanghai“, an official five-day multi-format event, exhibition and forum series created by Shanghai, to Grand Green Osaka of Umeda, north of JR Osaka Station, the largest transportation hub and a super popular commercial destination in Japan.

This is not just a showcase of Shanghai’s fashion superpower, but an intimate encounter of Shanghai’s fashion ecosystem with local visitors. As FANG Wei, China’s Vice Consul General in Osaka remarked at the event’s grand opening on May 21st, “Made-in-Shanghai” took the ShanghaiOsaka ties to a new level through showcasing tech-savvy and Shanghai-style fashion, beauty and creative products to local and international visitors, while fostering business cooperation amidst the shift from “Made-in-China” to “Created-in-China“.

This overseas debut of Shanghai’s fashion and beauty parks and communities appeals greatly to Osaka’s business community. CREATER, a Shanghai-based property operator shared the experience of transforming the historic Yuyuan Road into a fashion and creative hub, featuring worldwide launches of products and a shining cluster of creative companies. Likewise, Fengxian District’s Oriental Beauty Valley, hailed as China’s beauty and cosmetic industry capital, stunned discerning Japanese consumers with leading Chinese beauty brands and innovation.

As an intimate encounter with Shanghai lifestyle, the Public Open Days attracted KOLs and Japanese consumers to a China market with fashion, home furnishings, beauty products, and even a tea-sake oriental tea house. Shanghai Chicmax exhibited its new products and introduced its Japanese R&D center and factory. Shanghai brand “nice rice” offered to consumers simple-lifestyle apparels. Hankyu Department Store opened “WINDow of EAST” pop-up stores with works from six Chinese young designers, curated by Shanghai Fashion Designers’ Association.

The event went deeper to a “Shanghai-Osaka Forum”, featuring a panel on “Evolution of Consumer Culture”, consisting of WWD China chief content officer, founders of Herbeast and RichandRare Jewellery, Confis’ senior partner and a journalist from WWD Japan. Another forum delved deep into sustainable urban renewal and green design, a common challenge for Shanghai and Osaka, featuring Dezeen’s China editor, famous Japanese architects, Aedas’s global design principal and UNS’s director.

The event is guided by China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, hosted by Shanghai Commissions of Economy & Informatization and Commerce, and Administration for Market Regulation, and executed by Commission of Commerce in Changning District, Shanghai Design Week, Shanghai Fashion Designers’ Association and the Paper.

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The Great Reset, the First Photorealistic AI Film Makes History at the Cannes Film Festival

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The film produced entirely with artificial intelligence positions Spanish filmmaker Daniel H. Torrado as a pioneer in a new era of cinema.

CANNES, France, May 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Following its screening at the European Film Market of the Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) last February, the apocalyptic sci-fi thriller ‘The Great Reset’ has been presented at the Cannes Film Festival’s Marché du Film. It is the first time that a feature film created with artificial intelligence (AI) has been presented at the world’s leading professional film market, where it has aroused significant interest among distributors and specialised media.

The work, written and directed by award-winning filmmaker Daniel H. Torrado, is both a narrative and technological milestone and positions the Spanish filmmaker as a pioneer in a new era of cinema.

The innovative impact of ‘The Great Reset’ has been recognised by the prestigious specialist magazine The Hollywood Reporter, which dedicated in its special edition on the Cannes Film Festival an article entitled ‘Spain tests the waters of artificial intelligence’. The article highlights the pioneering role of the film and especially Torrado’s participation in the advances of artificial intelligence in the audiovisual field.

It is a production of the companies Virtual World Pictures and Canary Film Factory.

The project began in 2023 with the writing of the script. Over the last year, the AI workflow has been designed and optimised, including fine-tuning of the models, to ensure full control over the creativity of the material generated. Although the entire film was computer generated, and all sets and characters were created digitally, some scenes used actors as reference for acting and dubbing.

AI was involved in all stages of production and post-production, from image and animation generation to sound design, but always with human supervision.

“We are very proud to present The Great Reset at the Cannes Film Festival’s Marché du Film, a space where the most innovative ideas in contemporary cinema converge. It will undoubtedly be a key impulse to introduce the world to this story that explores not only the narrative potential of AI, but also its ability to transform the film industry,” said Torrado.

In the film, an artificial intelligence, created from the mind of an unscrupulous hacker, sets in motion an apocalyptic plan to destroy the world in order to save the only person he has ever loved: his daughter. Faced with the collapse of humanity and the echoes of a broken past, Emma embarks on a desperate race to save the world.

Trailer: https://vimeo.com/1082697453/30033a63b9

Media Contact:
Jose Hernandez, Virtual World Pictures
***@virtualworldpictures.com
+34 604 96 44 72

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