FEBRUARY, 20269ABB ABILITY OPTIMAX 7.0 LAUNCHES AS SaaS SOLUTIONROLLS-ROYCE TO SCALE OPERATIONS IN INDIA UNDER VIKSIT BHARAT VISIONABB has introduced a cloud-based version of ABB Ability OPTIMAX 7.0, marking a major step forward in digital energy optimization. Today the company announced the new model of software as a service to enable industrial and energy operators to implement and scale tools across complex locations without controlling the on-site infrastructure. ABB ABB Ability OPTIMAX 7.0 has introduced flexibility in the installation, system updates, monitoring and maintenance of systems and has reduced the IT load on the customers.The improved platform introduces the in-built forecasting of artificial intelligence to assist users to forecast energy demand, generation output and pricing patterns. These findings enhance enhanced energy planning, enhanced involvement in energy markets and enhanced grid conformity. The transition to the SaaS form would allow ABB to roll out more quickly and easily manage several facilities.In conjunction with the launch, ABB also introduced ABB Ability Advanced Process Control 7.0 which is meant to enhance the process control with real-time and closed loop. Both solutions are Kubernetes-based, which means that they are deployed automatically, have high availability, scale, and high-level cybersecurity in clouds, at the edges, or in hybrid setups.The systems are linked to the current plant controls through a common digital platform. This enables operators to organize energy and process optimization with safety and reliability of the plants.Gino Hernandez, Head of Global Digital Business at ABB's Energy Industries division, commented "By expanding deployment options and strengthening AI-based capabilities, we are helping customers unlock greater efficiency through ABB's digital technologies. These latest advancements support the transition toward increasingly autonomous industrial operations." Rolls-Royce CEO Tufan Erginbilgic met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday to discuss the company's plans to scale up its operations in India, aligning with the vision of Viksit Bharat (Developed India). The conference was a major move towards the Rolls-Royce strategy of increasing its reach and partnership with the Indian innovative labor force.Prime Minister Modi expressed his enthusiasm in a post on X, stating, "It was wonderful meeting Mr. Tufan Erginbilgic, CEO of Rolls-Royce, earlier today. We welcome Rolls-Royce's enthusiasm towards scaling up its activities in India and partnering with our innovative and dynamic youth."The subject of the discussion was how Rolls-Royce had plans of improving its Global Capability Centre (GCC) in India to make it the largest of its kind in the world. Co-developing and additional high-value engi-neering skills through further advanced production capabilities are also targets of the company, which is part of the rising technological and industrial strength of India.The British manufacturing giant posted the information about the meeting on their social media profile with a focus on their desire to contribute to the goals of India in terms of development. The company stated, "Our CEO Tufan Erginbilgic met Hon'ble PM Shri Narendra Modi today to discuss how Rolls-Royce is scaling up to be a part of Viksit Bharat, including expanding its GCC to be the largest globally, co-creating complex manufacturing, and building high-value engineering capabilities."Such partnership between Rolls-Royce and the Indian government will become a massive boost in the manufacturing and engineering industry in India to make the nation a pioneer in the global innovation. TOP STORIESFEBRUARY, 20269
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