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ABB & Nvidia link RobotStudio with Omniverse AI sim

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ABB and Nvidia will embed Omniverse into RobotStudio, launching HyperReality in 2026 to narrow the sim-to-real gap in factory robotics.
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ABB to buy Premium Power to boost power advisory work

Sun, 15th Feb 2026
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ABB is acquiring Irish consultancy Premium Power to bolster its European power systems advisory services amid rising grid complexity.
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INVNT names James Nicholas Kinney Global Chief AI Officer

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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INVNT appoints James Nicholas Kinney as its first Global Chief AI Officer, tasked with scaling client-facing AI innovation, led from APAC.
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Ark builds UK's first dedicated AI power data centre

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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Ark has begun building a Surrey data centre billed as the UK's first dedicated AI power hub, featuring a 25MVA medium-voltage UPS.
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ABB buys IPEC to boost predictive maintenance tech

Fri, 19th Dec 2025
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ABB is acquiring UK diagnostics specialist IPEC to bolster AI-driven predictive maintenance for data centres and critical infrastructure.
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Emerald marks 25 years with EUR €1 billion in global cleantech assets

Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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Emerald Technology Ventures celebrates 25 years, managing over EUR €1 billion in global cleantech assets and backing sustainable innovation worldwide.
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10 brings AI & post-quantum security

Wed, 21st May 2025
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Red Hat launches Enterprise Linux 10, featuring AI integration, enhanced security with post-quantum cryptography, and hybrid cloud support for enterprises.
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Five startups win ABB's challenge with AI energy solutions

Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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Five startups from Switzerland, Dublin, Canada, and the UK win ABB's 2025 Startup Challenge, each receiving USD $30,000 to develop AI energy solutions.
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Industrial automation spending to hit USD $350 billion by 2030

Thu, 20th Mar 2025
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Research by IoT Analytics predicts that industrial automation spending will soar to USD $350 billion by 2030, revealing key trends across major global players.
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Eva Schoenleitner joins Smartsheet as VP of Partner

Wed, 15th Jan 2025
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Smartsheet has appointed Eva Schoenleitner as Vice President of Partner to enhance its partner ecosystem and drive growth strategies.
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Industrial cybersecurity market to double by 2033

Tue, 10th Dec 2024
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The industrial cybersecurity market is set to grow at 7.8% CAGR, reaching USD $46.96 billion by 2033, driven by IoT and cloud security adoption.
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ABB & Oktogrid launch transformer monitoring solution

Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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ABB Electrification Service and Oktogrid have unveiled TRAFCOM, a pioneering digital monitoring solution for transformers aimed at modernising power grids.
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ABB's Startup Challenge 2024 unveils AI-focused energy solutions

Fri, 3rd May 2024
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Four startups won ABB's 2024 Startup Challenge, aimed at incorporating AI into existing energy industry platforms to promote a low-carbon future.
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Nozomi Networks secures $100m for IoT security expansion

Fri, 15th Mar 2024
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Nozomi Networks raises $100m in Series E funding, led by Mitsubishi and Schneider Electric, to accelerate cyber defence innovation and facilitate cost-effective worldwide market expansion.
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Amber Technology & ABB Australia enter new alliance

Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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Amber Technology partners with ABB Australia to distribute building automation and lighting control systems nationwide.
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ABB research reveals potential for broad IIoT adoption despite security fears

Thu, 30th Nov 2023
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ABB report outlines benefits and obstacles of wider IIoT adoption, highlighting cybersecurity concerns amidst growth potential.
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ABB opens state-of-the-art facility for cable solutions in Coleshill

Thu, 9th Nov 2023
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Swiss tech leader ABB inaugurates a high-tech Coleshill facility to cater for the surge in UK cabling market needs.
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ABB partners with Pratexo in a minority investment deal

Wed, 11th Oct 2023
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ABB enters a strategic partnership with Pratexo, making a minority investment to boost IoT and AI advancements.
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ABB, Altilium partner for battery recycling improvement across Europe

Wed, 4th Oct 2023
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ABB partners with Altilium to enhance battery materials recycling in Europe and provide 20% of the UK's battery material needs.
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Accelerating the robotics revolution with AI technology

Tue, 18th Jul 2023
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AI is simplifying robots and enabling them to tackle complex tasks, paving the way for a surge in robotic automation.