(ANSA) - ROME, 08 FEB - Leonardo "has decided to interrupt the process of selecting a partner for the automation business, today unable to identify a person capable of ensuring a solid future development for the Genoese center".
The company "is consequently launching an in-depth analysis path to define the necessary interventions on the organization, governance and processes, in order to better address the competitive scenario of the automation business with a streamlined cost structure and the strong operational agility necessary for the recovery of profitability. today not satisfactory ".
"The numerous subjects, who submitted an offer - did not guarantee satisfaction of the essential conditions and requirements set by Leonardo for the future of the automation business in terms of a long-term project and adequate investments for the proper enhancement of automation technologies and skills", explains the company, which - recalling the initiatives in the area (such as "its most significant long-term strategic initiative: the creation of the most advanced competence center dedicated to supercomputing, artificial intelligence and the cloud") underlines that Genoa "continues to represent an area of reference for Leonardo for the development of its industrial and business activities ", with" the assumption of great responsibility by Leonardo ininterest of people and the city also for future generations ". (ANSA).