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Case Packing Systems gets to market faster with smarter machines and the FactoryTalk® Optix™ platform

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Netherlands-based machine builder programs modular machines with an agile cloud-based software solution that quickly and easily adapts to any module combination

BRUSSELS, July 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, today announced that Case Packing Systems BV (CPS) is among the first companies in the Benelux region to deploy the FactoryTalk® Optix™ software platform.

The Dutch case-packing specialist is using the human machine interface (HMI) and data-visualization software to streamline the design, test, and development of the programing for its modular case packing technologies. And by leveraging a full Rockwell Automation hardware architecture, the new machine platform will see greater export potential, with the company setting its sights on the North American market.

“Our FactoryTalk Optix platform offers machine builders and end users more power and flexibility when designing, building, and testing operational programming,” explains Jan Van Den Bossche, regional VP technology & domain expertise at Rockwell Automation. “Highly scalable and cloud based, it can drive digital transformations and help companies save significant time, engineering effort, and programming costs, for both redevelopment projects, such as this one, or completely new builds. Tight and seamless integration into our other automation and information solutions delivers turnkey capabilities from what is a highly adaptable and agile architecture.”

The integrated architecture was developed with help from Routeco Netherlands, a member of the Rockwell Automation PartnerNetwork ecosystem as a value-added authorized distributor and authorized service provider (ASP) partner. Routeco Netherlands passed the configuration on to VerAutomation BV, specialist in industrial automation, and part of VINCI Energies, a Rockwell gold-level system integrator, that developed the PLC code with Studio 5000 Logix Designer® software and the control application programming interface (API) using the FactoryTalk Optix platform.

“All our machines are built using modules, so each customer application is made up of a different combination of technologies that require their own unique HMI programing and testing,” said Gunter Beurs, software engineer at CPS. “The FactoryTalk Optix software allows us to reuse software modules and add-on instructions multiple times, which helps us shorten overall development lead times. We also gain an automation solution that is widely accepted in the North American market.”

Carlo Geers, product sales specialist at Routeco Netherlands B.V., added: “As soon as you power on the HMI, it detects the modules in the programmable logic controller and generates the HMI application; in fact, 80% of the program is generated during start up. Case Packing Systems gave the FactoryTalk Optix software a real workout, pushing it to new levels of performance thanks to support from the ASEM team in Italy.”

Not only is CPS seeing quicker development and faster launch possibilities, but its machines are smarter, have more features and are generating significantly more operational data compared to the earlier solution. In addition to all these digitally driven enhancements, end-user operators also benefit from a clearer and more-intuitive HMI interface.

“With the PLC code developed according to ISA-88 and by making use of FactoryTalk Optix, we delivered CPS a software solution which is essentially future-proof,” said Gerrit Huijbers, senior project engineer, software, VerAutomation.

About Rockwell Automation
Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), is a global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation. We connect the imaginations of people with the potential of technology to expand what is humanly possible, making the world more productive and more sustainable. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rockwell Automation employs approximately 29,000 problem solvers dedicated to our customers in more than 100 countries. To learn more about how we are bringing Connected Enterprise to life across industrial enterprises, visit www.rockwellautomation.com.

About the Rockwell Automation PartnerNetwork
Rockwell Automation believes we’re better together—and we do our part by delivering an expansive, global partner ecosystem of market-leading technology, superior support and services, and an integrated and streamlined approach to business. Succeed on an international scale by utilizing our network’s breadth of innovative technologies and services that no single vendor can provide alone. To learn more about how the PartnerNetwork is helping to deliver the value of The Connected Enterprise, visit PartnerNetwork Program.

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Gubagoo and Fullpath Unveil Curator, the First Unified Intelligence Engine for Automotive Retailers

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Curator brings together every type of data across a dealership and normalizes, cleanses, and deduplicates it, creating a single unique view of every customer.

HOUSTON and TEL AVIV, Israel, Nov. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Gubagoo, the leading provider of digital retailing and conversational commerce for automotive dealerships, announced today Curator, the first Unified Intelligence Engine for automotive retailers.

Powered by Fullpath, the automotive industry’s leading customer data platform (CDP) and marketing automation platform, Gubagoo’s Curator has unified all three types of data – transactional, demographic, and behavioral – and made it actionable. Curator collects and unifies first-party data from multiple sources to build a single, complete view of each customer. Dealerships can then use this data for powerful customer and user activation – giving consumers the 1:1 personalization they expect in today’s environment.

While dealerships sit on a wealth of data, one of the biggest challenges they face is leveraging their strong datasets to impact their business strategy and improve the client experience. The root cause is data siloed in disparate applications, spread across multiple or duplicate customer records, sources, reporting tools, and vendors.

Through the partnership, Fullpath provides accurate first-party behavioral data fueled by its powerful analytics engine, identity resolution, and website traffic attribution.

Gubagoo and its parent company, Reynolds and Reynolds, bring a view from inside the dealership with transactional and demographic information, leveraging the richest first-party data in the industry from within the DMS and CRM, as well as customer activity from chat and digital retailing activities.

Combining all of this data into a Unified Intelligence Engine creates a holistic view of the dealership’s customers, unlike any other.

“We knew with Gubagoo and Reynolds we would build something historic for the industry by giving dealers the power to understand and activate their data through a truly connected data infrastructure. And now that we’ve seen the power of Curator, we know that dealers have unparalleled views of their customers they can take action on,” says Aharon Horwitz, Fullpath CEO & Co-founder.

By connecting the DMS, CRM, F&I, Chat, Digital Retailing tools, and more, Curator provides:

Business insightsDecisioning toolsMulti-touch attribution metricsData segmentation across sales and serviceCampaign management and audience best practices for marketing purposesSales enablement

Furthermore, Curator measures effectiveness by department, ad campaigns, as well as customer retention and reactivation; all while managing data hygiene, enrichment, appends, and ID resolutions.

“Dealers have a huge opportunity in front of them, and we couldn’t be more excited to help them take advantage of it with a Unified Intelligence Engine,” said Brad Title, president of Gubagoo. “They have struggled for years with segmented data in disparate tools, and now with Curator, they can leverage all their information in a single place to dramatically increase efficiencies and truly wow customers.”

The groundbreaking Unified Intelligence Engine will launch at NADA 2025.

About Fullpath
Fullpath is the automotive industry’s first enhanced Customer Data Platform (CDP). Fullpath unifies first-party dealership data and activates it by layering powerful AI and marketing automation on top to create a Customer Data and Experience Platform (CDXP). Dealerships that invest in the platform create exceptional, hyper-personalized customer experiences that drive loyalty and build resilient, lasting business.

About Gubagoo
Gubagoo is the leading provider of conversational commerce and retail solutions for both automotive dealerships and OEMs. More than 8,500 dealerships worldwide partner with Gubagoo, including 90% of the top dealer groups in North America. The company is a subsidiary of Reynolds and Reynolds, with offices in Dayton, Ohio, Houston, Texas, and operates in the US, Canada, Mexico, Europe, and Australia. (Gubagoo.com)

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O’Fallon (MO) Police Department Revolutionizes Public Safety with Cutting-Edge Technology with Caliber Public Safety

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O’Fallon (MO) Police Department is enhancing public safety by adopting Caliber’s public safety software suite, positioning itself as a leader in modern public safety technology.

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Nov. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — O’Fallon, MO – The O’Fallon Police Department is proud to announce its partnership with Caliber Public Safety, integrating state-of-the-art Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD), Records Management System (RMS), and Mobile solutions to enhance public safety and law enforcement operations.

“We’re honored to partner with the O’Fallon Police Department in their innovative approach to public safety, empowering their mission to boost efficiency and protect their community,” said Chris Faircloth, VP of Sales and Marketing for Caliber Public Safety.

This significant upgrade reinforces the department’s commitment to modernizing public safety, ensuring the protection and well-being of O’Fallon’s 94,000+ residents. The integration of Caliber’s innovative technologies optimizes dispatch and response operations, facilitating faster reaction times and more effective data management.

“We are excited to leverage these cutting-edge tools to serve our community more efficiently and effectively,” said Chief Frank Mininni. “This technological leap ensures our teams can react faster and manage critical data more effectively, creating a more secure environment for everyone.”

Key benefits of the upgrade include:

Enhanced efficiency through seamless integration of CAD, Mobile, and RMS technologiesImproved data sharing capabilities, connecting local, regional, state, and national agenciesIncreased situational awareness for first responders through real-time access to critical information

The O’Fallon Police Department’s investment in Caliber Public Safety’s solutions was made possible by the “Use Tax” approved by voters in 2019. This tax enables the department to stay current with evolving technology, ensuring transparency and effective use of taxpayer money.

“We are honored to partner with the O’Fallon Police Department in their forward-thinking approach to public safety,” said Chris Faircloth, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Caliber Public Safety. “Together, we are empowering their mission to enhance operational efficiency and safeguard the people they serve.”

About the O’Fallon Police Department:

The O’Fallon Police Department serves over 94,000 residents with a team of 100+ sworn officers, consistently ranking among America’s “Best Places to Live” and “Safest Cities.”

About Caliber Public Safety:

Caliber Public Safety provides innovative solutions to over 1,000 public safety agencies across North America, focusing on data-sharing and interoperability.

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Chris Faircloth, Caliber Public Safety, 1-800-274-2911, info@caliberpublicsafety.com, https://caliberpublicsafety.com/

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GAC Group Showcases New Energy Vehicles and Unveils “Panyu Action” at the 22nd Guangzhou International Auto Show

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GUANGZHOU, China, Nov. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — On November 15, at the 22nd Guangzhou International Auto Show, GAC’s self-owned brands unveiled three groundbreaking models. Alongside these vehicle debuts, GAC Group introduced its three-year strategic initiative – “Panyu Action” – which aims to increase the share of self-owned brands to over 60% of total group sales by 2027, targeting 2 million units in sales.

Designed to drive GAC Group’s transformation, “Panyu Action” is expected to enhance operational efficiency and position the company for sustained high-quality development. This strategic initiative is expected to help GAC strengthen its leadership within both domestic and international automotive markets.

Feng Xingya, President of GAC Group, stated, “GAC Group has taken a solid step forward in its new phase of transformation. We will forge ahead with determination and live up to expectations, presenting an all-new GAC to everyone over the next three years!”

In line with its vision, GAC Group has invested over 50 billion yuan in independent research and development. The company plans to invest an additional 50 billion yuan in the next three years to support its “Panyu Action” initiative, reinforcing its commitment to remain at the forefront of technological innovation in the automotive industry.

“Right now, GAC’s global expansion is entering a new phase, with vehicle exports and local production moving forward together,” said Wei Haigang, President of GAC International. ” We will continue to expand international markets, with plans to reach 100 countries and regions by 2027, and export 500,000 vehicles.”

As part of its growth strategy, GAC Group unveiled three standout models at this year’s auto show: the S7, GAC’s first advanced intelligent vehicle, featuring AI-driven ambient lighting with eight preset expressions for personalized interaction; the Aion UT, the third global strategic model from Aion, with bold headlights and a hatchback design that embodies a unique, free-spirited style; and the HYPTEC HL, GAC’s luxury intelligent flagship SUV, which combines yacht-style wraparound design with zero-gravity seats for an unmatched luxury electric driving experience.

These new models highlight GAC Group’s dedication to leading the smart electric vehicle market, with plans for their introduction to international markets as part of the company’s ongoing global expansion strategy.

Looking ahead, GAC Group remains committed to delivering better products, services, and experiences to consumers worldwide, enhancing mobility solutions and enriching the lives of customers across the globe.

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