ABB Strengthens Data Center and Industrial Monitoring Capabilities with IPEC Acquisition

ABB Strengthens Data Center and Industrial Monitoring Capabilities with IPEC Acquisition

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Tech giant ABB makes swoop for Manchester tech firm IPEC

ABB has agreed to acquire Manchester-headquartered electrical diagnostics specialist IPEC, strengthening its push into predictive monitoring for critical infrastructure. The Swiss technology group said IPEC brings more than 30 years of expertise in electrical diagnostics, with advanced monitoring systems that track critical electrical infrastructure around the clock.  The technology uses AI and advanced analytics to predict failures that can lea…

ABB targets data centres with IPEC acquisition

ABB has entered into an agreement to acquire IPEC, a UK technology company with more than 30 years’ experience in electrical diagnostics.  Through the acquisition, ABB is targeting earlier warnings of failures in high-dependency sites such as utilities, airports and hospitals. It has particularly highlighted IPEC’s experience with data centres as a key reason behind its purchase.  At the centre of the deal is IPEC’s focus on continuous monitorin…

DJH advises Stockport technology specialist with future sale to ABB

IPEC Limited, founded out of Manchester University by Dr Colin Smith, has entered into... The post DJH advises Stockport technology specialist with future sale to ABB appeared first on UK Tech News.