Siemens and Desert Technologies have launched a joint venture to develop and invest in solar and smart infrastructure in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.

End users want more. They want more data and information about their processes. IO-Link is a low-cost, point-to-point sensor network that is universal, smart, and easy to implement.

Google LLC announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Mandiant, Inc., a leader in dynamic cyber defense and response

Asset Performance Management (APM) incorporates Industrial IoT and new analytics solutions, like machine learning. It uses information from production management, control systems, and asset management applications to identify Hidden Optimization Potentials and provide new opportunities to optimize asset availability

What are the practical applications of AI in smart cities today that can actually benefit citizens? In our latest Smart City Podcast, we interviewed Seth Dobrin, chief AI officer for IBM, and Graham MacDonald, CIO and VP of technology and data sciences at the Urban Institute about their collaborative AI-based approach to mitigating the adverse effects of gentrification in American cities and communities.

Digitalization in production, also referred to as Industry 4.0, opens new opportunities for the entire BMW Group production system – enabling the fulfillment of individual customer wishes and enhancing the flexibility and quality of production processes. The BMW Group is pressing ahead with Accelerating Digital Transformation Initiatives of its production system in the following technology clusters: Smart data analytics; smart logistics; innovative automation & assistance systems and additive manufacturing. 

Bentley Systems, Incorporated announced the availability of integrated workflows for lifecycle assessment (LCA) and embodied carbon calculation capabilities in the Bentley iTwin platform to support the sustainable-development goals of infrastructure projects.

Sensia announced it has acquired Swinton Technology, a provider of metering supervisory systems and measurement expertise in the oil and gas industry.

The 1988 article on "Spot Pricing of Electricity” illustrated the cost of power varies by location, time of day, and season. Ever since this influential paper, utilities have been creating new market mechanisms such as the wholesale energy markets to make power more reliable and lower cost. With more intermittent generators on the grid, utilities are using the capability of Smart Grid technology to take TOU (Time of Use) to the next level.

One of the largest agriculture equipment manufacturers in North America wanted to transfer its Tractor CAB manufacturing facility from the US to Mexico.

Infosys launched Infosys metaverse foundry to ease and fast-track enterprises’ exploration of the metaverse, including virtual and augmented environments, for their customers, workplace, products, and operations

A US-based global consumer packaged goods (CPG) organization was scouting for an opportunity to drive utility (energy & water management) resource cost optimization and sustainability goals using digital solutions

Dassault Systèmes announced the launch of “Sustainable Innovation Intelligence,” its life cycle assessment solution that enables companies to minimize the environmental impacts of the products, materials and processes they create and help drive the circular economy.

In December 2021, Bentley Systems’ Year in Infrastructure Conference was hosted virtually. The highlight of the second day was undoubtedly the 2021 Going Digital Awards in Infrastructure, which recognize the extraordinary work of Bentley software users advancing infrastructure design, construction, and operations throughout the world with the Infrastructure Star Challenge

Hewlett Packard Enterprise announced that it is extending its enterprise connectivity with capabilities for private networking across both 5G and Wi-Fi, enabling new enterprise and industrial applications from edge to cloud. Pre-integrated with radio access capabilities from leading vendors, the private 5G solution can be deployed quickly,