Neil Perry

Neil Perry is Content Director for Outlook Publishing.
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Why IFS is Breaking with Industry Convention Pricing to Boost AI Adoption

Industrial software provider IFS has introduced a new pricing model designed to accelerate enterprise-wide adoption of industrial artificial intelligence by shifting away from traditional user-based licensing to an asset-based approach.

Mars Report Warns Climate Pressures and Generational Shift Threaten Global Rice Farming

Mars has published a new paper examining the rising pressures facing rice farmers worldwide, highlighting climate risks, farmer concerns about the future of the sector, and the role industry collaboration could play in supporting climate-smart agriculture.

IBM and Arm :  Developing the Next-Generation of Enterprise Computing Platforms

IBM and Arm have announced a strategic collaboration to develop dual-architecture enterprise systems designed to support AI and data-intensive workloads while maintaining the reliability and security required for mission-critical environments.

A Manufacturing Revolution : The Technology Transforming BMW’s New Munich Plant

BMW Group is preparing to launch series production of the new BMW i3 at its Munich plant in August 2026, marking a defining milestone in the rollout of the company’s Neue Klasse vehicle platform and the transformation of the facility into a fully electric vehicle production site.

ABB and VoltaGrid Extend Collaboration on Data Centre Power Infrastructure

ABB has secured additional orders from VoltaGrid to supply power infrastructure for global data centre projects supporting artificial intelligence workloads.

IBM Unveils New AI Fan Experiences for the 90th Masters Tournament

New watsonx-powered features use generative and agentic AI technology to help fans explore more than 50 years of Masters history and gain deeper insights into every shot during the 2026 tournament.

Coca-Cola HBC Reports Progress on Mission 2025 and Launches New Sustainability Targets

Coca-Cola HBC has reported strong progress against its Mission 2025 sustainability commitments, while launching a refreshed set of targets aimed at advancing its long-term environmental and social impact strategy.

Unilever CEO and McCormick CEO Explain the Deal as the Two Companies Combine

Unilever has agreed to combine its foods division with McCormick & Company in a deal that will create a $20bn global flavour business spanning herbs, spices, seasonings, sauces and condiments, while repositioning Unilever as a €39bn pure-play home and personal care company.