OMRON and Cognizant have announced a strategic partnership on April 8, 2025, to merge OT (Operational Technology) and IT (Information Technology) solutions, aiming to reinvent smart factories for the Industry 5.0 era. The partnership aims to address critical challenges in manufacturing, including labor shortages, skilled talent acquisition, and geopolitical shifts. By integrating real-time production data with enterprise intelligence, the companies hope to unlock the full potential of data to drive efficiency, resilience, and sustainability.

Version 1, a digital transformation expert specializing in AI and compliance, has partnered with Tietoevry Banking, a Nordic software provider for financial institutions, to expedite the digital transformation of European financial institutions. The partnership merges Tietoevry Banking's SaaS solutions with Version 1's expertise in modernizing banking systems and AI compliance, promoting responsible innovation in the financial sector.