Leading Italian probiotics company boosts time to market, throughput, efficiency, and quality using Rockwell Automation’s domain experience and FactoryTalk InnovationSuite

MILAN, Sept. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, today announced that Probiotical S.p.A., a leading Italian probiotics research and manufacturing company, is using the ThingWorx IIoT solution, part of the FactoryTalk® InnovationSuite, powered by PTC, as the foundation for its digital transformation.

Driven by rising demand for its natural products and the need to increase the production at its plant, the company’s digital transformation journey began in 2022. Rockwell Automation was selected to support due to its industry expertise in food supplements, medical devices and drugs, as well as its software solutions and local system integrator support.

“Probiotical needed to move quickly,” said Eric Chalengeas, regional vice president, south region, Rockwell Automation. “As demand for its products accelerated, it recognized that digital transformation would create a strong foundation to help underpin its rapid expansion, not just for scaling its operations, but also to help ensure that time to market, efficiency, quality, and throughput were all optimized.”

The ThingWorx solution connects multiple pieces of equipment, ranging from the fermenters to the packaging lines. The solution collects production data and contextualizes that with transactional information from the ERP.

Production key performance indicators (KPIs), overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), and real-time and historic trends are analyzed and then used to fine tune and manage all the daily production activities.

“We needed the right solution with the right level of support, and we needed knowledgeable companies to help us,” said Gianmaria Camanna, COO at Probiotical. “We recognized the capabilities and value of the FactoryTalk® InnovationSuite software, as well as the local system integrator support from Syscons Industries.”

Pierpaolo Russo, smart manufacturing lead at Syscons Industries, which delivered the IIoT platform for Probiotical, said partnering was critical to the success of the project.

 “It was fundamental for Probiotical to start managing all its production data properly and in a timely manner,” Russo said. “They needed to have better visibility into each step of their process.”

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.

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PUNE, India, Sept. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Persistent Systems (BSE: 533179) (NSE: PERSISTENT), a global pioneer in Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization, today announced the intent to acquire Arrka, a Pune-based company renowned for its decade-long data privacy expertise, its pioneering Data Privacy Management platform and growing expertise in AI governance. This strategic acquisition significantly enhances Persistent’s AI-led, platform-driven services and strengthens its ability to provide comprehensive offerings in digital governance, including data privacy, AI governance, and cybersecurity, among others. With Arrka’s expertise, Persistent will help clients accelerate their transformation journeys while ensuring ethical, responsible, and compliant AI.

With the widespread adoption of AI, implementing and managing digital governance in general and data privacy and responsible AI are taking center stage for enterprises across industries. Persistent is addressing the opportunities in AI through strategic investments in innovative platforms like SASVA™, an in-house cutting-edge platform using generative and deterministic AI, as well as through tuck-in acquisitions such as that of Starfish Associates, to strengthen its position in AI-powered Contact Center and Unified Communications. The integration of Arrka is a critical component in scaling Persistent’s AI practice and addressing the rising demand for digital governance. It is a key to the Company’s strategy to deliver responsible, ethical, and comprehensive platform-driven digital solutions.

Arrka’s Data Privacy Management platform enables organizations to manage their data privacy risks and comply with multi-jurisdictional legal and regulatory requirements in an integrated manner. Persistent will integrate and significantly broaden Arrka’s offerings to establish deep capabilities across the digital governance and trust domain, including:

AI Governance and Ethics: Equipping organizations to implement and manage AI risks, ensuring trust and governance across their AI initiatives.Data Privacy: Scaling Arrka’s Data Privacy expertise to help businesses enhance and mature their ability to comply with multiple privacy laws and regulations in a holistic manner.Privacy in AI Product Engineering: Offering privacy-by-design capabilities that help embed ethical and trustworthy practices into AI development, thus ensuring transparent and explainable systems.Consent and Rights Management: Developing tailored solutions for managing user consent, handling data subject rights requests, and ensuring transparency in data processing across multiple platforms and jurisdictions.AI Systems Auditing and Compliance Management: Offering continuous compliance and auditing solutions to ensure comprehensive monitoring of AI systems.

Sandeep Kalra, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director, Persistent: 

“Arrka’s acquisition perfectly aligns with our vision to deliver AI-driven services that fuel innovation and ensure data privacy, ethics, and compliance at every stage. By integrating Arrka’s expertise with our AI-led, platform-driven services strategy, we are empowering businesses to innovate responsibly while managing risk and compliance more effectively. Their mature frameworks and Data Privacy Management platform provide a scalable foundation to ensure this new capability is platform-driven and embeds governance from the outset, which is now critical for successful AI implementations. We’re delighted to welcome Shivangi and her talented team as we strengthen our digital governance and data privacy offerings and shape the future of responsible AI together.”

Shivangi Nadkarni, Co-Founder, Arrka: 

“The acquisition by Persistent catapults Arrka onto the global stage. With the strength and resources of Persistent, we now have the opportunity to go from what has been a specialist, boutique business working with select long-term clients in India, to expanding our footprint into global markets and deepening our expertise rapidly in multiple areas of digital governance. Moreover, this has come at an opportune time, just when this domain is experiencing significant growth globally with the rise of AI. The Arrka team is excited by the opportunities ahead.”

Chirag Mehta, Vice President and Principal Analyst, Constellation Research: 

“As customers accelerate their adoption of AI, the urgency to address data privacy and compliance challenges has never been greater. Persistent’s acquisition of Arrka strengthens its AI-led, platform-first approach, empowering customers to confidently pursue their business goals while tackling these critical security concerns head-on.”

About Persistent

Persistent Systems (BSE & NSE: PERSISTENT) is a global services and solutions company delivering Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization to businesses across industries. With over 23,500 employees located in 19 countries, the Company is committed to innovation and client success. Persistent offers a comprehensive suite of services, including AI-enabled software engineering, product development, data and analytics, CX transformation, cloud computing, and intelligent automation. The Company has been recognized as the “Most Promising Company” of the Year by CNBC-TV18 at the 2023 India Business Leader Awards. As a participant of the United Nations Global Compact, Persistent is committed to aligning strategies and operations with universal principles on human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption, as well as take actions that advance societal goals.

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SINGAPORE, Sept. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Esteemed Chairman and Standing Director of CPC Corporation, Taiwan, Lee Shun-Chin, has been recognized as a Master Entrepreneur at the Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards (APEA) 2024. The awards ceremony took place at the Grand Hyatt Taipei on 13 September.  

The renowned Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards (APEA) honors exceptional entrepreneurs for their leadership while shining light on enterprises demonstrating corporate excellence. This year, in addition to honoring its chairman, the APEA also recognized CPC Corporation, Taiwan under the Inspirational Brand category for its outstanding achievements and ESG-centric approach.

CPC Corporation, Taiwan has established a strong presence throughout Taiwan and is involved in everything from importing petrochemical materials to supplying finished consumer goods. As it caters to various oil products, the company has implemented a few production and sales models as well as established many offices for effective oversight and governance.

CPC is shifting its focus from traditional energy to sustainable energy. The company aims to produce valuable fuel materials, reduce carbon emissions and fight climate change by introducing strategies that aim to produce valuable petrochemicals, reduce carbon emissions, and use renewable energy. Strategies implemented include improving its refining processes, adding value to chemicals, and carbon capture and reuse. The company also uses its expertise in carbon fiber composite materials to design special space-grade composite.

CPC aims to provide the people of Taiwan with a green, safe, and healthy social environment. It believes that sustainable growth needs balance in the economy, society, and environment. Hence, the company plans to focus on national development, improving its business practices, and promoting green energy to achieve low-carbon development. It aligns with ESG principles to promote “High-value Petrochemical, Low Carbon Emission, Lean-Renewable Energy” in order to realize sustainable development.

The company is dedicated to improving energy efficiency and promoting renewable energy to achieve net zero carbon emissions. With the goal of reducing carbon emissions by 40.6% and 49.5% by 2025 and 2030, 62 measures will be implemented to reduce carbon emissions by 262,000 metric tons, saving 74,000 metric tons of oil equivalent. CPC will also develop geothermal and hydrogen energy and build hydrogen refueling demonstration stations and hydrogen energy transmission and storage facilities to promote clean energy.

Through his “High-value Petrochemical, Low Carbon Emission, Lean-Renewable Energy” transformation strategies, Chairman Lee Shun-Chin’s transformation strategies for CPC Corporation, Taiwan has enabled the organization to build resilience in areas of governance excellence, environmental friendliness, and social prosperity. His admiral leadership skills and vision for the company make him truly deserving of the APEA’s Master Entrepreneur recognition.

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About Enterprise Asia

Enterprise Asia is a non-governmental organization in pursuit of creating an Asia that is rich in entrepreneurship as an engine towards sustainable and progressive economic and social development within a world of economic equality. Its two pillars of existence are an investment in people and responsible entrepreneurship. Enterprise Asia works with governments, NGOs, and other organizations to promote competitiveness and entrepreneurial development, uplift the economic status of people across Asia, and ensure a legacy of hope, innovation, and courage for future generations. Please visit www.enterpriseasia.org for more information.

About Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards

Launched in 2007, the Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards is the region’s most prestigious award for outstanding entrepreneurship, continuous innovation, and sustainable leadership. The Award provides a platform for companies and governments to recognize entrepreneurial excellence, hence spurring greater innovation, fair business practices, and growth in entrepreneurship. As a regional award, it groups together leading entrepreneurs as a powerful voice for entrepreneurship and serves as a by-invitation-only networking powerhouse. The program has grown to encompass 16 countries/ regions and markets all over Asia. For further information, please visit www.apea.asia.

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