The purchase is expected to accelerate Siemens’ growth in digital building operations

Liz Hughes, Editor, IoT World Today

June 27, 2022

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Siemens acquires Brightly

Siemens Infrastructure has acquired Brightly Software for $1.6 billion. The acquisition of the software-as-a-service (SaaS) provider of asset and maintenance management solutions is intended to help elevate Siemens’ position in the software market for building and infrastructure. Brightly’s asset management software is used by schools, governments, hospitals and manufacturers worldwide.

While Brightly expects to benefit from Siemens’ global presence, Siemens plans to leverage Brightly’s U.S. footprint. The sale, subject to regulatory approvals, is expected to close by the end of the year. 

Siemens intends to add Brightly’s cloud-based capabilities across key sectors as it joins the company’s portfolio of technologies that power smart cities and sustainable communities. The purchase is expected to accelerate Siemens’ SaaS business.

Roland Busch, Siemens AG president and CEO, called the deal another important step in the company’s strategy as a focused technology company. 

“By combining the real and digital worlds, we provide our customers with the technology required to drive their digital transformation to create the most sustainable and human-centric buildings,” he said. “Today’s acquisition bolsters our growth targets, especially for digital revenue and software as a service.”

Matthias Rebellius, member of Siemens AG managing board and CEO of smart infrastructure CEO said the Brightly purchase would enable the company to “leapfrog to the next level of performance for buildings” with a seamless data exchange between its offerings. 

“The acquisition will speed up our target of becoming a leading software company also in infrastructure and support our vision of creating fully autonomous buildings that continuously learn from and adapt to the needs of their tenants,” he said.

About the Author(s)

Liz Hughes

Editor, IoT World Today, IoT World Today

Liz Hughes is an award-winning digital media editor with more than two decades of experience in newspaper, magazine and online media industries. 

A proven digital media strategist and editor, Liz has produced content and offered editorial support and leadership for a variety of web publications, including Fast Company, NBC Boston, Street Fight, QuinStreet, WTWH Media, AOL/Patch Media and Design News.

A skilled social media strategist experienced in developing and maintaining an audience across multiple platforms and brands, Liz also enjoys sharing her knowledge and expertise to help businesses small and large.

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