Ventyx, an ABB company, has extended its portfolio as a software-focused business enterprise catering to the needs of utility, industry and commercial customers. Headquartered in Atlanta, and now part of ABB's Network Management business unit, the enterprise will retain the existing Ventyx brand, as well as key members of its executive leadership team.

Ventyx will maintain its full suite of solutions, including asset and mobile workforce management, customer care, energy commercial operations and energy analytics. In addition, the portfolio will now be extended through ABB's network management software. This includes applications like SCADA/EMS/ GMS, SCADA/DMS, outage management system, market management system and related services.

Ventyx will continue to focus on all core markets, including energy, utility and communications, as well as select asset-intensive industries:

Vince Burkett will continue as CEO of Ventyx and will be responsible for the overall business. Steve Carpenter, as chief operating officer, will be responsible for all operations, Charles Goodman will be executive vice president for global sales, and Joe Matamoros will be senior vice president of finance.