BALTIMORE (AP) — Orioles outfielder Colton Cowser is expected to miss at least six weeks with a broken left thumb.
Baltimore put Cowser on the 10-day injured list Monday before its home opener against Boston. The Orioles recalled outfielder Dylan Carlson from Triple-A Norfolk.
Cowser wasn't able to hit in the ninth inning of Sunday's loss at Toronto after he slid headfirst into first base in the seventh. He finished a close second in last year's Rookie of the Year vote after hitting 24 home runs.
“It's probably six to eight weeks minimum,” manager Brandon Hyde said. “It's not going to be the last injury we have this season. We're going to have things pop up. That's why you create depth, and it gives other guys opportunities, but it's a blow.”
Hyde did say he's hopeful right-hander Albert Suarez (shoulder inflammation) won't have to miss much time after going on the IL over the weekend.
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Baltimore Orioles outfielder Colton Cowser (17) rounds the bases after hitting a home run during the first inning of baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Saturday, March 29, 2025, in Toronto. (Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press via AP)
AMSTERDAM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr 3, 2025--
As vehicle development becomes increasingly complex with the transition to electromobility and the integration of software across almost all components, seamless coordination among specialized departments involved is more critical than ever. At the same time, competitive pressures demand shorter development cycles, making traditional methods of data exchange, such as point-to-point interfaces or manual processes, less efficient and prone to inconsistencies. However, a high level of data consistency is essential to ensure smooth development, integration, and validation, particularly in the development of electric control units and onboard communication systems.
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Establishing a central master data hub for electrics/electronics development
To tackle these challenges, BMW Group initiated the development of a central master data hub for the E/E development process and entrusted BearingPoint with the functional conceptualization of the master data portfolio as well as the technical integration and operations. Relevant data is imported from the IT system where it is generated, and it is also harmonized both from a functional and technical perspective before being linked to other data. Then, it is distributed to all IT systems whose users require it for their product development activities. The project team built robust yet flexible standard interfaces that significantly streamline data exchange.
Together with the general platform development and technical integration of the new hub with more than 70 IT systems, BearingPoint continuously supports the BMW Group in the functional harmonization of the distributed data. This approach was crucial to meet the different needs and perspectives of various departments in developing electric control units. Additionally, the quality of processed data is proactively ensured to prevent the distribution of inaccurate records across the organization.
“By working closely with BMW Group, we’ve developed a solution that enables digital continuity and significantly strengthens cross-departmental collaboration, to address the complexities of modern vehicle development. It reflects the transformative potential of high-quality and, most importantly, available master data on business processes which originates in combining cutting-edge technology with the right data strategy,” said Patrick Kirchhof, Partner at BearingPoint.
Accelerating time-to-market and data quality improvements
The BMW Group’s centrally provisioned data hub has increased the efficiency of the product development process at the BMW Group, enabling seamless collaboration between numerous departments based on a unified, up-to-date, and high-quality data foundation. The hub supports faster development cycles in these times of constantly increasing vehicle complexity. Additionally, the central hub simplifies the IT landscape by reducing point-to-point interfaces, which helps reduce development and maintenance costs. Overall, the solution contributes to the continuous optimization of the product development process.
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About BearingPoint
BearingPoint is an independent management and technology consultancy with European roots and a global reach. The company operates in three business units: Consulting, Products, and Capital. Consulting covers the advisory business with a clear focus on selected business areas. Products provides IP-driven digital assets and managed services for business-critical processes. Capital delivers M&A and transaction services.
BearingPoint’s clients include many of the world’s leading companies and organizations. The firm has a global consulting network with more than 10,000 people and supports clients in over 70 countries, engaging with them to achieve measurable and sustainable success.
BearingPoint is a certified B Corporation, meeting high standards of social and environmental impact.
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BearingPoint is supporting BMW Group in establishing a central data hub to create a high-quality data foundation for the electrical/electronics (E/E) development process to enable cross-departmental digital continuity and shorter time-to-market.
