"To offer process improvements and time-saving measures to our customers who value digital engagement, it was critical to align with a partner that employs cutting-edge technologies," Eddie Jones, vice president of Strategies and Alliances at Duck Creek Technologies said in a press release about his company's strategic alliance with SPLICE Software. (iStock)

HSB recently announced that it joined the LoRa Alliance supporting a global technology standard for IoT. As a member of the LoRa alliance, HSB will drive adoption of IoT applications and collaborate with other companies that are leading the IoT revolution. HSB offers LoRaWAN powered sensors that boost an extended range enabling them to connect throughout dispersed equipment/facilities, communicate through buildings and enable cost-effective solutions for facilities.

Assurant, the global provider of risk management solutions, recently announced it has made a strategic investment in Mojio, a technology platform and SaaS provider for connected cars, to explore digital protection and support solutions for vehicle owners and automotive partners.

CyberScout recently announced a partnership with EaseCentral, the HR and benefits SaaS platform powered by insurance brokers. EaseCentral was founded in 2012 with the goal of simplifying the set up and management of benefits, onboarding new hires, staying compliant with regulations, and offering employees one destination for all their human resources information.