<h1>Engineering firm and tech company expand partnership to develop AI-driven simulation and IIoT automation solutions with joint IP, data, liability</h1> A global engineering services firm and a major technology company entered an expanded commercial partnership to integrate digital automation, machine and line simulation, and IIoT platforms with AI-driven engineering services for manufacturing and process sectors. The agreement contemplates joint development and deployment of simulation-driven automation solutions across multiple industries, continued use and integration of the technology company's software platforms, and co-marketing. Key legal implications include allocation of intellectual property rights in jointly developed solutions, data-sharing and cybersecurity obligations, compliance with sectoral and export regulations, warranty and liability limits for integrated systems, and commercial terms governing scope, revenue sharing and termination.