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Siemens named Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for IIoT platforms
Manufacturing

Siemens named Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for IIoT platforms

Siemens has been named a Leader in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Global Industrial IoT Platforms, recognising its strong AI-driven solutions and global reach.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
ECI launches MES & APS tools for manufacturers in ANZ region
Manufacturing

ECI launches MES & APS tools for manufacturers in ANZ region

ECI Software Solutions has introduced MES and APS tools in Australia and New Zealand to help manufacturers enhance real-time planning and resource use.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2025
Forterro acquires TARGIT to expand global business intelligence reach
Manufacturing

Forterro acquires TARGIT to expand global business intelligence reach

Forterro acquires Denmark's TARGIT to boost its global business intelligence reach, adding over 1,000 SME customers in Europe and North America.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025
Forterro expands industrial software with TARGIT acquisition
Manufacturing

Forterro expands industrial software with TARGIT acquisition

Forterro is set to acquire Danish BI firm TARGIT, adding 1,000+ SME clients and boosting its industrial software with new analytics expertise.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Jun 2025
AVEVA's 2024 report details software's role in emission cuts
Manufacturing

AVEVA's 2024 report details software's role in emission cuts

AVEVA's 2024 Sustainability Report highlights a 93% cut in emissions and details software's key role in helping industries reduce their environmental impact.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
Belfast Distillery adopts new ERP system to boost efficiency
Manufacturing

Belfast Distillery adopts new ERP system to boost efficiency

Belfast Distillery Company adopts Forterro's 123Insight ERP to enhance traceability, streamline operations, and support growth at its historic Belfast whisky site.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Apr 2025
AVEVA partners with Databricks & Track'em for AI boost
Unified Communications

AVEVA partners with Databricks & Track'em for AI boost

AVEVA has announced strategic partnerships with Databricks and Track'em, aiming to enhance industrial software operations and project management efficiency.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Apr 2025
AVEVA appoints Arti Garg as New Chief Technologist
Software-as-a-Service

AVEVA appoints Arti Garg as New Chief Technologist

AVEVA has appointed Arti Garg as its new Chief Technologist, starting in March, focusing on advancing the company's strategy in Generative AI.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025
IFS reports strongest financial results for 2024
Manufacturing

IFS reports strongest financial results for 2024

IFS has announced record financial results for the year ending December 31, 2024, with ARR exceeding EUR €1 billion driven by strong demand for Industrial AI solutions.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Feb 2025
Siemens unveils new advancements for industrial AI at CES
Virtualisation

Siemens unveils new advancements for industrial AI at CES

Siemens showcased groundbreaking advancements in industrial AI at CES 2025, including innovations for aerospace and solutions for startups, boosting productivity.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Jan 2025
Industrial software market to reach USD $355 billion by 2030
Software-as-a-Service

Industrial software market to reach USD $355 billion by 2030

The global industrial software market is set to surge from USD $146 billion in 2023 to USD $355 billion by 2030, driven by cloud and AI innovations.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Dec 2024
Siemens expands AI-enhanced NX X software to Azure platform
Manufacturing

Siemens expands AI-enhanced NX X software to Azure platform

Siemens has expanded its partnership with Microsoft, bringing the NX X software to Azure with advanced AI features to enhance user experience and productivity.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Industrial software stories

Forterro appoints Alice Taylor Chief of Staff to drive AI growth
Manufacturing

Forterro appoints Alice Taylor Chief of Staff to drive AI growth

Forterro appoints Alice Taylor as Chief of Staff to accelerate European expansion and lead its AI and cloud transformation strategy for industrial clients.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Oct 2025
BDC launches CAD $200M fund for industrial tech growth
Robotics

BDC launches CAD $200M fund for industrial tech growth

BDC launches CAD $200 million Industrial Innovation Venture Fund II to back Canadian early-stage firms in manufacturing, ag-tech, and critical minerals.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025
A*STAR & Siemens partner to advance smart manufacturing in ASEAN
Manufacturing

A*STAR & Siemens partner to advance smart manufacturing in ASEAN

A*STAR and Siemens have teamed up to boost smart, sustainable manufacturing in Singapore and ASEAN with cutting-edge AI and automation technologies.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025
Bonx raises USD $8.6m to scale AI ERP for Europe's factories
Software-as-a-Service

Bonx raises USD $8.6m to scale AI ERP for Europe's factories

Paris-based Bonx secures USD $8.6m seed funding to expand its AI-powered ERP platform for mid-sized factories across Europe, focusing on Italy and Spain.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Mon, 30th Jun 2025
Pitacs selects Orderwise Cloud to boost digital transformation
Manufacturing

Pitacs selects Orderwise Cloud to boost digital transformation

Pitacs has chosen Forterro's Orderwise Cloud to unify its systems, boosting automation and ecommerce growth for its heating and electrical products business.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025
Siemens to acquire Altair Engineering for USD $10 billion
Manufacturing

Siemens to acquire Altair Engineering for USD $10 billion

Siemens has reached an agreement to acquire Altair Engineering for an enterprise value of approximately USD $10 billion, enhancing its industrial software capabilities.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2024