The rise of the Internet of Things (IoT) has brought with it increased focus on "connected products. The new IDC PlanScape emphasizes the critical role of connected products in after-sales service transformation.
Anheuser-Busch announces it will invest more than $1.5 billion in its U.S. brewing, agriculture, packaging and distributing operations by 2018. These investments will support growth of its brands and reinforce the beer company's commitment to the U.S. communities where it operates through local spending and jobs.
Clorox Co., Oakland, California. The board of directors has appointed George Harad as independent chair of the board, and Jeffrey Noddle as chair of the management development and compensation committee.