ARCwire Industry News

Infor announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Intelligent InSites Inc.,  a leading provider of healthcare software and services leveraging location-based intelligence from RTLS.

Rockwell Automation, Inc. announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire privately held Avnet Data Security, LTD, an Israeli-based cybersecurity provider with over 20 years of experience providing cybersecurity services.

Yanmar Engineering has announced the deployment of SHIPSWEB, a sophisticated tool for management of auxiliary engines on ocean-going vessels for efficient maritime management.

Machfu is working with Eaton to unlock new edge data from sensors deployed on the electric grid.

Apergy Corp. and Ecolab Inc. announced that their Boards of Directors have approved a definitive agreement pursuant to which Ecolab will separate the Upstream Energy business of Nalco Champion (which is being renamed ChampionX).

UL announced that GE Appliances is the world’s first household appliance brand to test its connected products against the UL IoT Security Rating assessment.

Wi-Fi Alliance is introducing new terminology to distinguish forthcoming Wi-Fi 6 devices that are capable of 6 GHz operation.

Tetra Pak announces a collaboration with Hexagon’s PPM Division to enhance Tetra Pak’s Smart Solutions Platform.

Yokogawa Electric Corporation announced the release of Exaquantum R3.20, an enhanced version of its plant information management system (PIMS) software package in the OpreX Asset Operations and Optimization family.

The Internet of Things (IoT) has enabled new business models for original equipment manufacturers (OEM).  Servitization adoption replaces the single transaction for delivery of a product with continuous service while improving the customer experience throughout the lifecycle of an asset.