Hong Kong-listed Maxnerva Technology Services, a subsidiary of Taiwan's Foxconn Group, announced to sign a strategic alliance agreement with Siemens PLM Software for Industry 4.0 solutions, reported China Times on July 30. Siemens will provide Industry 4.0 solutions and technical supports and training, while Maxnerva will put Siemens PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) software at the core of the overall industry 4.0 solutions and leverage its own  experience in world-class electronic manufacturing and system integration. The partnership is anticipated to accelerate industry upgrade and smart manufacturing in China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.