Making the value of technology clear
Five sponsors support research into the value and evolution of commercial plant-level software, including AI Phoenix, AZ, and Media, PA, USA, May 29, 2026 – The Manufacturing Enterprise Solutions Association International (MESA) and Tech-Clarity, Inc. have added sponsors to the 2026 research program. The two additions joining to support The Business Value and Evolution of…
We recently spoke with Athena Technology Solutions and its partner, LLM at SCALE.AI, about the launch of a new offering: FabOrchestrator.AI, their agentic AI foundry for manufacturing. This multi-faceted platform streamlines everyday tasks across the plant. Why FabOrchestrator.AI? As the name suggests, this new offering is focused on orchestrating agents for a semiconductor fab or…
My colleague Rick Franzosa and I attended the Infor Analyst Innovation Summit, and it was aptly named. This company, formed from over 60 acquisitions, has had to innovate to come together to tell a strong story across its product lines and industries. The corporate vision is “The Agentic Enterprise,” and I can see where the…
It was exciting to attend my first Aras Corporation ACE User Conference with Jim Brown. The conference was held in Miami, which provided a welcome relief from Boston’s long, cold winter. More importantly, it was great to learn more about Aras’ strategy and products, especially from the Aras leadership team, including their new CEO, Leon…
What do asset-intensive businesses need to manage the supply chain uncertainty they face? IFS believes it’s better warehouse software, and completed its acquisition of Softeon last month. Operating as a standalone company rebranded as IFS Softeon, the company is staying intact while gaining the backing of a credible enterprise software giant with strong AI…