Google has acquired Australian data science company Kaggle in an effort to improve its artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning capabilities. Read More
u-blox has announced an asset deal with Shanghai-based SimTech that will give u-blox control over the company’s cellular modem products (known as SIMCom Wireless), patents and know-how, R&D and sales staff, and customer base. Read More
Emerson Network Power has announced the appointment of Rob Johnson as CEO and officially commenced a campaign to rebrand the standalone company as Vertiv. Read More
Diverseco, an Australian integrated measurement, packaging and product inspection solutions provider, has announced its acquisition of Robot Technologies/Systems Australia (RTA). Read More
Yokogawa Electric has announced the completion of its acquisition of Soteica Visual Mesa (SVM), a leading energy management technology provider. Read More
General Electric has acquired two machine learning start-ups that will increase its artificial intelligence capability, while also helping it to compete with IBM Watson. Read More
Schneider Electric has acquired Applied Instrument Technologies. Simultaneously, rumours have spread that the company is planning to acquire Rockwell Automation. Read More
Rockwell Automation has acquired Automation Control Products (ACP), a provider of centralised thin client, remote desktop and server management software. Read More
The MIT Energy Initiative (MITEI) has announced that GE will be joining MITEI as a sustaining member to fund advanced technology solutions to help transform global energy systems. Read More