Emerson Named 2026 'Industrial IoT Company of the Year'

Core Insights - Emerson has been awarded the title of '2026 Industrial IoT Company of the Year' at the 10th annual IoT Breakthrough Awards, highlighting its leadership in industrial IoT innovation [1][3] - The company’s acquisition of Aspen Technology in 2025 has positioned it as a global automation leader with a comprehensive technology portfolio that includes intelligent devices, secure control systems, and enterprise optimization software [1][2] Group 1 - Emerson's industrial IoT technology stack supports critical industries such as energy, liquefied natural gas, power, life sciences, chemicals, aerospace, and semiconductors, enabling them to operate with speed, safety, reliability, and confidence [2][3] - The company is advancing automation through a new software-defined and data-centric platform that facilitates modernization, faster technology deployment, and AI-driven optimization, paving the way for autonomous operations [2][3] Group 2 - Emerson's focus on growth drivers includes digital transformation, electrification, energy security, and near-shoring, which are essential for addressing global challenges [3] - This recognition marks the seventh time Emerson has received the 'Industrial IoT Company of the Year' award, previously being honored for 'Industrial Innovation of the Year' and 'Analytics Platform of the Year' [3][4] - The IoT Breakthrough Awards program received over 4,000 nominations this year, underscoring the competitive landscape and Emerson's consistent excellence in innovation [3][4]