Siemens and Altair Are on a Mission to “Transform Engineering”

Siemens and Altair are on a mission to “transform engineering”

Altair is now part of Siemens, and as with any conjugation, it’ll take time to work out all the kinks. But the two tech companies (I mean, one tech company) are enjoying their honeymoon. Earlier this month at Siemens’ Realize Live Americas 2025 user conference, Engineering.com sat down with a pair of execs for an inside look at the $10 billion acquisition. Sam Mahalingam, CTO of Altair, and Jean-Claude Ercolanelli, senior vice president of simul…

Siemens deploys digital fire safety systems across Irish Prison Service

Smart detectors reduce false alarms in Irish prisons Siemens has announced the rollout of a new fire safety system across eight facilities operated by the Irish Prison Service (IPS), according to the company. The implementation includes advanced detection equipment, digital monitoring tools and remote servicing systems designed to reduce false alarms and improve resource efficiency. […]

Irish Prisons Benefit from Siemens Fire Safety Upgrade

A fire safety solution from Siemens for the Irish Prison Service (IPS) is providing protection for inmates and staff across eight prisons, significantly reducing the chances of false alarms while saving valuable resources. The IPS, operating under the Department of Justice, is a crucial part of the criminal justice system. It is responsible for the safe and secure custody of individuals who are sentenced to prison, held on remand, or detained fo…