KUKA Aktiengesellschaft, one of the world's leading automation companies, and Infosys, a global leader in consulting, technology, outsourcing and next-generation services, announced plans to jointly develop solutions to support companies embracing Industry 4.0.
The aim of the collaboration is the development of a software platform that will allow customers to collect, evaluate, and utilize data for improving their own processes. KUKA will work to extend the connection of machines with the cloud by establishing an Industry 4.0 Cloud Platform. These software and services will be developed by a newly established subsidiary of Kuka, connyun.
The name connyun is comprised from the English word "connect" and "yun", the Chinese term for cloud.
Keywords: Cloud Computing, Industry 4.0, Automation, Outsourcing, Machines, ARC Advisory Group.