Microsoft Ignite: Hexagon partners with Microsoft to improve industrial operations

Microsoft Ignite: Hexagon partners with Microsoft to improve industrial operations

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Hexagon’s Asset Lifecycle Intelligence division will host its HxGN SDx2 solution on Azure to provide companies with real-time access to AI-powered data

Rebecca Gibson |


Hexagon’s Asset Lifecycle Intelligence division is now hosting its HxGN SDx2 solution on Microsoft Azure to provide industrial organisations with the real-time, artificial intelligence-powered data they need to improve project, asset and facility management.

First released in July 2024, HxGN SDx2 is a multi-tenant, cloud-native, software-as-a-service solution that captures engineering and operational data to create a digital twin. It provides industrial organisations with real-time access to contextual, AI-enabled data flowing across the asset, facility and project lifecycle.

Hosting HxGN SDx2 on Azure enables Hexagon to offer side-by-side visualisation of 2D and 3D engineering data, giving stakeholders a comprehensive view of projects to facilitate enhance collaboration, decision-making, productivity, operational efficiency, safety and more.

“HxGN SDx2, with its unique features, stands as an example of the dynamic, digital and data-centric future Hexagon envisions,” said Mark White, senior vice president of portfolio strategy and enablement for Hexagon's Asset Lifecycle Intelligence division. “With Microsoft as our partner, we can offer our customers an exceptional solution that challenges traditional business methods while increasing transparency, productivity and cost-efficiency.”

Companies can purchase HxGN SDx2 through Microsoft Azure Marketplace.

“Our collaboration with Hexagon exemplifies the transformative power of combining technology and industry expertise to deliver actionable AI-powered insights,” said Darryl Willis, corporate vice president of energy and resources industry at Microsoft. “Together, we are enabling asset-intensive industries to enhance critical outcomes around safety, reliability, efficiency and sustainability through intelligent, connected digital twin solutions.”

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