
Aveva takes over OSIsoft
Aveva, provider of industrial software, and OSIsoft, provider of real-time software and services for industrial data, will operate together in the future. Aveva has announced the acquisition of OSIsoft for USD 5 billion.
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Aveva, provider of industrial software, and OSIsoft, provider of real-time software and services for industrial data, will operate together in the future. Aveva has announced the acquisition of OSIsoft for USD 5 billion.

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