Jacobs Unveils Connected Enterprise Framework to Enable Digital Transformation
January 31 2017 - 7:45AM
Business Wire
Jacobs Invests in ION Software, Expands Ability
to Deliver Industrial Internet of Things
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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