GE Digital and Bosch have signed an MoU to create an open-source Industrial Internet of Things (IoT) platform.
The agreement focuses on technology interoperability and platform integration through GE’s Predix operating system and the Bosch IoT Suite. GE Digital and Bosch Software Innovations intend to make complementary software services available on the other company’s cloud platforms to enhance the overall value of each cloud offering and provide solutions to a wider customer base.
Both companies intend to establish an open source-based technical IoT core and jointly grow a larger ecosystem around this technology stack, which IoT platforms can be built upon. Key engagement is within the Eclipse Foundation, one of the major global open source software communities, where both companies are members.
Rainer Kallenbach, CEO of Bosch Software Innovations
Our organizations both have a rich history of manufacturing products, big and small, so we share a common understanding and vision regarding the opportunities in connectivity. No company can realize the IoT on its own. It is very important for Bosch to engage in business ecosystems and open source communities.
Bill Ruh, CEO of GE Digital
It's industrial companies working together that will make a difference in the Industrial Internet of Things. We're incredibly excited to be partnering with Bosch Software Innovations to advance our IoT platform development.
