HTEC Acquires German end-to-end IoT solution provider eesy-innovation to Strengthen IoT, Embedded Engineering, and AI Capabilities and expand its footprint in DACH region

SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 7, 2024--

HTEC, an end-to-end digital product development and engineering services company headquartered in San Mateo, announced today the acquisition of eesy-innovation, embedded hardware and software engineering company based in Munich, Germany, and Granada, Spain. This acquisition is part of HTEC’s overall strategy to further enhance its capabilities in embedded and IoT technologies, and AI solutions, creating additional value for clients and providing growth opportunities for the talent of both companies. At the same time, this acquisition further strengthens HTEC’s footprint in the EU, and especially DACH region.

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Since its inception in 2008 in Belgrade, HTEC has been attracting and developing top talent. HTEC’s growing team fuses Silicon Valley-based design thinking with world-class software engineering, supporting global clients with end-to-end digital product development, from strategy and conceptualization to digital product design and sophisticated engineering.

Eesy-innovation, founded in 2015, in Munich, works with some of the most innovative companies in the world, such as semiconductor giant Infineon Technologies. Eesy-innovation has earned its outstanding reputation for developing scalable solutions, transforming innovative ideas into tailored IoT solutions that enhance the intelligence of business of all sizes. From concept engineering to embedded hardware and software development, they provide seamless integration with cloud services and dashboards, as well as the application of artificial intelligence algorithms, covering the entire IoT solution lifecycle.

“I am thrilled to welcome the eesy-innovation team onboard. This partnership is part of HTEC’s broader strategy of expansion and investment in providing embedded and AI solutions to enterprise customers in partnership with largest chip manufacturers such as AMD and others. Joining forces with eesy-innovation, we are expanding our capabilities to deliver broader range of tailor-made solutions that drive innovation and adoption of AI across different use cases and spreading our presence to new markets. As a team, we remain committed to providing exceptional growth opportunities to the professionals we hire worldwide while empowering our customers with the latest technologies so they can innovate rapidly in an ever-changing environment. It brings me great joy to see eesy-innovation become an integral part of the HTEC team.” - said Darko Todorović, VP of Engineering and Delivery at HTEC.

The global success of both companies is a result of their ability to attract exceptional professionals and provide outstanding customer service for their clients, from high-growth start-ups to the Fortune 500.

“For eesy-innovation team, this acquisition brings opportunity for professional development and career growth, collaboration with talent across more than 20 development centers, and the chance to work in different geographies and industries on technically highly demanding projects.” - Günter Maximilian Hefner, founder of eesy-innovation.

By joining forces, HTEC and eesy-innovation will combine their unique strengths, enabling the development of transformative technology for world's top high-tech companies, fast-growing startups, and global enterprises.

ABOUT HTEC

HTEC Group Inc. is a global product development and digital engineering company powering the technological evolution of the world’s most impactful organizations—from disruptive startups to the Fortune 500. HTEC combines premium engineering expertise with remarkable creativity, enabling its customers to innovate, design, and develop disruptive technologies and new digital products and platforms across different industries.

ABOUT eesy-innovation

Eesy-innovation, company based in Munich, Germany, and Granada, Spain, provides comprehensive services that enhance the intelligence of businesses of all sizes. They deliver reliable quality by transforming innovative ideas into tailored IoT solutions through a collaborative approach. Their expertise encompasses research, development, integration, and execution, guiding you through the implementation of your vision. By fostering collaboration among their teams, they ensure optimal quality and rapid solutions that help clients achieve their key objectives. Their offerings include end-to-end solutions for complete sensor data capture, standardization, analysis, and real-time data visualization, all under our 360° Smart Solution initiative. From concept engineering to embedded hardware and software development, they provide seamless integration with cloud services and dashboards, as well as the application of AI algorithms, covering the entire IoT solution lifecycle.

Photo: Darko Todorović (VP of Engineering & Delivery, HTEC), Katarina Urošević (Chief of Staff, HTEC), Srđan Jovanović (VP of People, HTEC), Cuc Huynh-Le (Head of Finance and HR, eesy-innovation), Günter Maximilian Hefner (Founder, eesy-innovation), Anja Majstorović (Managing director, eesy-innovation) (Photo: Business Wire)

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s parliament passed a law early Thursday that would allow it to deport family members of Palestinian attackers, including the country’s own citizens, to the war-ravaged Gaza Strip or other locations.

The law, which was championed by members of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party and his far-right allies, passed with a 61-41 vote. But legal experts said that any attempt to implement it would likely lead to it being struck down by Israeli courts.

It would apply to Palestinian citizens of Israel and residents of annexed east Jerusalem who knew about their family members' attacks beforehand or who “express support or identification with the act of terrorism.”

They would be deported, either to the Gaza Strip or another location, for a period of seven to 20 years. The Israel-Hamas war is still raging in Gaza, where tens of thousands have been killed and most of the population has been internally displaced, often multiple times.

It was unclear if it would apply in the occupied West Bank, where Israel already has a long-standing policy of demolishing the family homes of attackers. Palestinians have carried out scores of stabbing, shooting and car-ramming attacks against Israelis in recent years.

Oded Feller, a legal adviser to the Association for Civil Rights in Israel, dismissed the law as “populist nonsense.” He said it was unlikely to be applied, because there is no legal way for the Interior Ministry to send an Israeli citizen to another country or to Gaza.

His organization doesn't plan to challenge the law unless authorities try to enforce it, in which case he expects any court challenge to succeed.

Eran Shamir-Borer, a senior researcher at the Israel Democracy Institute and a former international law expert for the Israeli military, agreed that the law was likely to be struck down by the Supreme Court.

“The bottom line is this is completely nonconstitutional and a clear conflict to Israel’s core values,” Shamir-Borer said.

Israel captured Gaza, the West Bank and east Jerusalem in the 1967 Middle East war — territories the Palestinians want for their future state. It withdrew settlers and soldiers from Gaza in 2005, but has reoccupied parts of the territory since Hamas' attack on Oct. 7, 2023 triggered the war.

Israel annexed east Jerusalem in a move not recognized by most of the international community. Palestinians there have permanent residency and are allowed to apply for citizenship, but most choose not to, and those who do face a series of obstacles.

Palestinians living in Israel make up around 20% of the country's population. They have citizenship and the right to vote but face widespread discrimination. Many also have close family ties to those in the territories and most sympathize with the Palestinian cause.

Melanie Lidman reported from Tel Aviv, Israel. Tia Goldenberg contributed to this report from Tel Aviv.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, center, speaks to Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, left, at the opening of the 25th Knesset session marking the anniversary of the "Iron Swords" war, in Jerusalem, Monday, Oct. 28, 2024. (Debbie Hill/Pool Photo via AP)

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, center, flanked by Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, second from left, attends at the opening of the 25th Knesset session marking the anniversary of the "Iron Swords" war, in Jerusalem, Monday, Oct. 28, 2024. (Debbie Hill/Pool Photo via AP)

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at the opening of the 25th Knesset session marking the anniversary of the "Iron Swords" war, in Jerusalem, Monday, Oct. 28, 2024. (Debbie Hill/Pool Photo via AP)