Siemens and Zscaler, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZS), the leader in cloud security, are partnering to enable customers to securely access Operational Technology (OT) systems and applications in the production network from the workplace – whether in the office or working remote. These new capabilities enable users to remotely manage and control quality assurance or diagnoses issues.

Siemens has signed a cooperation framework agreement with the Changshu National New & High-tech Industrial Development Zone Management Committee and Suzhou Land Group today，aiming to build the first "advanced manufacturing + low-carbon park" two-in-one demonstration project together in China based on Siemens’ core technologies in the Changshu National New & High-tech Industrial Development Zone, which consists of a digital enabling center and a smart park IoT operation center. Through the project, the three sides will jointly promote the digital upgrading of enterprises, the high-quality agglomeration of digital industries and the sustainable development of industry-city integration in Changshu and the Yangtze River Delta region.

Two technical propositions put forward by Siemens Factory Automation Engineering Ltd. (SFAE) have been shortlisted in the industry proposition track of the 7th China International College Students' 'Internet+' Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition. Based on its core technological advantages in Industry 4.0, Siemens has participated in this event, contributing to the cultivation of innovative engineering talents, the selection of entrepreneurial engineering talents, and the delivery of digital engineering talents in China. This is another high-profile and important event that witnesses the partnership between Siemens and the Ministry of Education (MoE) after the "Siemens Cup" China Intelligent Manufacturing Challenge.

Expo 2020 Dubai has opened to the world, with Siemens providing technology to ensure the site’s buildings and other infrastructure become part of a lasting legacy.

Siemens and Tsinghua University today held the opening ceremony of the Tsinghua-Siemens Digital Transformation Leadership Program in Shanghai to kick off this pioneering digital education project jointly launched by the School of Economic and Management of Tsinghua University and Siemens. As the first digital education program designed specifically for the C-suite by a renowned educational institute and leading digital company, Tsinghua-Siemens Digital Transformation Leadership Program aims to provide comprehensive, diversified and professional courses as well as globalization experience and insights for future business leaders who are behind the wheel in China’s industrial development. Zhang Bo, Dean of the Artificial Intelligence Research Institute of Tsinghua University, Wu Hequan, academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, Song Zhiping, President of the China Enterprise Reform and Development Society and other leading academics are invited to give lectures to executives in the manufacturing, IoT, medical, financial and other industries.

Siemens and Golden Concord Holdings Limited (GCL Group) signed a strategic cooperation agreement today to conduct cooperation on hydrogen production from renewable energy and jointly build a digital super factory in this field. The cooperation between the two sides will contribute to China’s efforts to accelerate the energy structure adjustment and boost the application of renewable energy, helping the country achieve the development goal of carbon neutrality and build a zero-carbon society.

Siemens has launched strategic cooperation with JOMOO Group (JOMOO), committed to helping the latter company successfully realize its corporate sustainable development goals of achieving peak carbon emissions in next five years and carbon neutrality in next 15 years. Through the cooperation, the two sides aim to create a demonstration case for fully achieving carbon neutrality from planning and calibration to implementation and build a world-leading digital lighthouse factory that is carbon neutral in the full value chain, jointly leading the sustainable development of the bathroom building materials industry.

Siemens China today officially launches its Zero-carbon Pioneer Initiative, reaffirming its commitment to a low-carbon future with a clear goal and action plan. Under the initiative, Siemens will co-create a green ecosystem with all partners in China with its digital innovations and cross-industry expertise, to help build end-to-end zero-carbon industrial chains, in support of China’s “30·60 goal”. Siemens will continue to implement energy conservation measures in China and enhance lean and digital production to drive decarbonization. In addition, the company also aims to assist more than 500 key suppliers in China to accelerate their carbon reduction journey and help more than 10,000 customers in dozens of industries improve energy efficiency, so as to support green and low-carbon transformation of industries.