Emerson announced it has agreed to acquire Intelligent Platforms, a division of General Electric.  Intelligent Platforms’ programmable logic controller (PLC) and programmable automation controller (PAC) technologies will help to further enable Emerson to provide its customers with a broader portfolio of solutions for control and management of their operations. 

Universal mCloud Corp. announced that it signed a binding letter of intent (“LOI”) to acquire Ascent AeroSystems on September 24, 2018. Ascent’s leading UAV offering will enable mCloud to provide its complete cloud-based AssetCare solutions to customers with critical assets.

Infosys announced a new partnership with Google Cloud to develop cloud transformation and migration services.

Arensis, a provider of decentralized energy systems, and Schneider Electric announced the joint development of its smart microgrid pilot program.  As part of the pilot, Arensis and Schneider Electric will develop a blockchain Application Programming Interface (API) platform for ENTRADE IO.

Telit, a global enabler of the Internet of Things (IoT), announced an expansion of its partnership with Wind River to help accelerate industrial IoT (IIoT) adoption. 

Nozomi Networks signed a pact to integrate its ICS security solution with the Cisco Security Technology Alliance (CSTA) – an open platform for collaboration. 

Siemens and Alibaba Cloud, the cloud computing arm of Alibaba Group, reached an agreement that defines the technological roadmap and implementation plan for MindSphere’s launch in Chinese mainland.

Infosys announced a definitive agreement to acquire Fluido, the leading Salesforce advisor and consulting partner in Nordics and a recognized leader in cloud consulting, implementation and training services.

The Industrial Internet Consortium (IIC) and the International Data Spaces Association (IDSA) announced they have agreed to a liaison to work together to advance their shared interests.

IBM and IIT Bombay announced that the university will join the AI Horizons Network as part of a multi-year collaboration to advance AI research.