Rockwell Automation, Inc. (ROK) and Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) announced a five-year partnership expansion to develop integrated, market-ready solutions. The companies are working to deliver edge-to-cloud-based solutions that connect information between development, operations and maintenance teams through a singular, trusted data environment. Organizations can access Rockwell Automation solutions now via the Microsoft Azure Marketplace with more solutions currently in development.
"This partnership provides Rockwell Automation and Microsoft customers with a holistic, simple solution for IIoT development and operations and removes data silos that hinder industrial digital transformation initiatives," said Blake Moret, CEO of Rockwell Automation.
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