Jacobs Invests in ION Software, Expands Ability to Deliver Industrial
Internet of Things
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Jacobs
Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC) today unveiled its Connected
Enterprise, a suite of integrated capabilities and solutions to enable
digital transformation. Jacobs
Connected Enterprise (JCE) provides clients the capability to
connect, protect and analyze operational systems and data. JCE spans
several core functional categories, including the Industrial Internet of
Things (IIoT), information technology (IT) and network infrastructure,
cloud solutions, data analytics and cyber security. In addition, Jacobs
announces an investment in a new software platform (ION) and associated
intellectual property assets obtained from Apprion, Inc. ION, a key
component offering within JCE, enhances Jacobs’ ability to deliver,
extend and manage the Industrial Internet of Things.
As digital transformation increases, more industrial systems are now
connected and traditional boundaries between operational technology (OT)
systems and IT systems are disappearing. Machines can interpret, learn,
automate and communicate. This means that cars, factories, farms, ports,
roads and even entire cities are being connected, fundamentally changing
how things, people and systems interact. This evolutionary advancement
drives the need for businesses to adapt and evolve to keep pace with the
technology-driven changes of today and tomorrow.
“Digitization and connectivity are changing the way businesses operate
and the capabilities they need to be successful,” said Jacobs Senior
Vice President Aerospace and Technology Darren Kraabel. “JCE leverages
Jacobs’ deep domain knowledge to help our clients better manage the
challenges involved in true digital transformation, including the
expansion of the Internet of Things, OT/IT integration and data
analytics. For example, machines, buildings and roads can now be
digitally enabled to collect and seamlessly exchange data through
wireless networks and cloud infrastructure. Harnessing and understanding
this data is a big part of the digitization value proposition and
provides an excellent opportunity to enhance performance.”
ION Software Investment
ION
will enhance Jacobs’ ability to deliver, extend, and manage Industrial
Internet of Things solutions with an open, intelligent, industrial
application platform. ION represents the next step in digital
transformation of complex business operations, facilities and systems
for Jacobs and our clients. ION will enable Jacobs to combine domain
specific functional expertise with Industrial Internet of Things
solutions to drive transformational performance for our customers.
“The ION purchase complements other investments we have made over the
past few years, including our cloud-based technology solutions; our
enhanced capability to integrate OT and IT systems and environments to
enable advanced data analytics; and leading-edge cybersecurity solutions
to protect critical infrastructure – all of which are offered through
JCE. Our objective is to help our clients assure system and data
integrity, reduce operating costs, increase productivity and
profitability, improve safety and enhance business’ agility,” said
Kraabel.
“Over the last decade, Apprion has brought to market a wealth of
Industrial Internet of Things technology, applications and services,”
said Apprion founder and former CEO Doug Donzelli. “The integration of
ION into Jacobs will offer current ION clients the benefit of Jacobs’
extensive industry expertise and knowledge.”
About Jacobs
Jacobs is one of the world’s largest and most diverse providers of
full-spectrum technical, professional and construction services for
industrial, commercial and government organizations globally. The
company employs over 54,000 people and operates in more than 25
countries around the world. For more information, visit www.jacobs.com.
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Source: Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.