Background
April 2025 ushered in a defining moment for asset management professionals across India with the HxGN EAM Connect+ event—an immersive platform curated by Hexagon that brought together industry leaders, innovators, and digital visionaries. Set against the backdrop of accelerating digital transformation, the event served as a launchpad for Hexagon’s latest advancements in enterprise asset management (EAM), marking a bold step toward reshaping how industries monitor, maintain, and maximize the value of their assets.
Keynote by the vice president of hexagon india
The event opened with an insightful keynote by the Vice President of Hexagon India, who outlined the company’s forward-thinking vision for a Smart Digital Reality. At the heart of this vision is Hexagon’s Asset Lifecycle Intelligence framework, designed to harness the power of real-time data, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. By embedding intelligent digital twins into operational ecosystems and streamlining contextual data within workflows, Hexagon aims to deliver speed, accuracy, and agility to decision-makers across industries.
Hexagon’s Approach to Asset Management
As the sessions unfolded, it became increasingly clear that asset management is no longer a linear, reactive process. Hexagon’s approach, as detailed in the business strategy discussions, is a multi-layered journey. It begins with Asset Investment Planning (AIP), where top-tier executives focus on justifying costs and mapping out returns on investment. This is followed by Asset Performance Management, which introduces compliance protocols, sustainability benchmarks, and risk mitigation strategies into the mix. Finally, Enterprise Asset Management takes the reins, operationalizing asset lifecycle monitoring with precision and strategic foresight.
Several globally recognized organizations, from CERN and Pfizer to Amazon and Veolia, are already leveraging Hexagon’s capabilities. Each has adopted the platform to suit unique industrial challenges—whether managing millions of research assets, optimizing pharmaceutical production, or maintaining complex distribution and utility networks. Of particular note was Hexagon’s partnership with Verusen, which integrates AI into supply chain intelligence, bridging a critical gap between inventory management and asset availability.
Equally compelling was the unveiling of Hexagon’s EAM product roadmap. With a strong emphasis on performance and operations management, digital procedures, and enhanced visual intelligence, the company is clearly focused on futureproofing asset ecosystems. A strategic acquisition of CAD Services earlier this year adds significant firepower to Hexagon’s visualization toolkit, enabling seamless integration of engineering and design into the asset lifecycle.
The introduction of HxGN Alix, an AI-driven assistant, further underscored the company’s technological leadership. Designed to support users through intelligent query handling, code generation, and process guidance, Alix is a step toward democratizing data access and operational automation. Complementing this innovation is Databridge Pro, a deep integration layer that connects HxGN EAM with ERP systems like SAP, as well as a new Developer Portal that empowers clients to create custom models tailored to their operational needs.
Ultimately, HxGN EAM Connect+ did more than just showcase a product—it showcased a philosophy. A philosophy rooted in connectivity, sustainability, and smart decision making. From CERN’s particle accelerators to Adani’s vision of self-operating plants, the impact of Hexagon’s ecosystem is tangible and growing.
As industries navigate the complexities of digital transformation and sustainability targets, the future of asset management isn't just digital—it's intelligent, integrated, and infinitely scalable.
ARC Advisory Group’s Perspective
“In a world powered by assets, intelligence is the new infrastructure.” In today’s asset-intensive industries, the true value of infrastructure lies not just in its physical presence but in the intelligence that governs it. HxGN EAM redefines enterprise asset management by embedding real-time analytics, AI-powered decision making, and digital twins into every stage of the asset lifecycle. From predictive maintenance to workflow automation, it transforms static systems into adaptive, insight-driven operations.
So, when we say, “intelligence is the new infrastructure,” modern enterprises thrive not just on physical assets, but on the data and intelligence that optimize them. With tools like HxGN Alix, Databridge Pro, and a customizable developer ecosystem, HxGN EAM empowers organizations to move from reactive maintenance to proactive strategy—turning complexity into clarity and assets into performance drivers.