Emerson Unveils Groundbreaking Enterprise Operations Platform
Emerson announces a new software-defined enterprise operations platform. This platform seamlessly integrates Emerson's industrial automation technology. It aims to empower customers with a unified tech stack.
AspenTech Acquisition Paves the Way
This move follows Emerson's acquisition of AspenTech. Emerson completed the $7.2 billion takeover in January. In 2022, Emerson made a majority investment in AspenTech. The company then bought AspenTech outright, delisting it from NASDAQ.
Introducing 'Project Beyond'
Emerson launched 'Project Beyond' at Emerson Exchange 2025. This week-long conference is held in San Antonio, Texas. The platform is the industry's first software-defined, operational technology-ready solution. It deploys and manages new artificial intelligence applications.
Industrial AI and Contextualized Data
'Project Beyond' combines industrial AI with contextualized data. It operates across embedded, edge, and cloud environments. This unlocks flexibility, safety, sustainability, and performance for users.
Addressing Market Demand
Demand for software-defined capabilities is rising. Hardware-based AI accelerators are also in high demand. Industries strive for increased throughput and lower carbon emissions. 'Project Beyond' directly addresses these critical needs.
Solving Data Complexity Challenges
Technology and industrial AI advance rapidly. Computing power needs are increasing. Siloed data from industrial assets is vast and complex. Companies need cost-efficient ways to leverage automation. They must protect existing investments too.
Flexible, Scalable, and Secure Foundation
The platform creates a flexible, scalable, and secure basis. It connects existing automation with modern technologies. This empowers continuous, enterprise-wide visibility. It also facilitates optimization and autonomous operations.
Consistent Platform for AI Deployment
Emerson did not provide financial targets at launch. However, 'Project Beyond' offers a consistent platform. It deploys and manages new AI applications. It also handles contextualized data effectively.
Broad Industry Appeal
Emerson anticipates broad customer adoption. Industries include energy, power, and life sciences. Chemicals and mining sectors will also benefit. Existing and potential customers will find it receptive.
Modernizing Automation Effortlessly
Ram Krishnan, Emerson's COO, highlights customer eagerness. Companies want to modernize without "ripping and replacing" infrastructure. They seek to avoid integration pain and costs. Fragmented data points pose a significant challenge.
Transforming Trapped Data into Insights
'Project Beyond' uses software-defined control. It introduces a scalable, integrated infrastructure. Automated data contextualization turns trapped data into operational efficiencies. This boosts productivity significantly.
Six Core Building Blocks
Project Beyond has six key building blocks. These include computing power and networking. Data operations and an app marketplace are vital. AI orchestration and zero-trust security complete the architecture.
Embedding AI into Systems
Emerson's acquisition of AspenTech was crucial. It paved the way for this new platform. Emerson's automation and AspenTech's software expertise combine. This embeds artificial intelligence into their systems.
Journey Toward Autonomous Operations
"Information turns into insights," Krishnan states. These insights help customers on their journey. The ultimate goal is optimized autonomous operations.