M&A, Strategies, Alliances Honeywell is buying JDA Software for nearly $3bn, in a move that takes the industrial giant a lot further down the path of its business transformation towards software and services. Xylem confirms its $1.7bn cash acquisition of Sensus, a global smart meter and analytics specialist. The Open Connectivity Foundation (OCF) has announced a new automotive project, which will collaborate with existing auto alliances to better link IoT verticals with the auto industry. BullGuard has acquired Dojo Labs, adding the consumer IoT security company to its portfolio, including the Dojo smart home firewall. Airbus has joined the Hyperledger Project, the Linux Foundation’s blockchain wing. Analog Devices has acquired Sypris Electronics’ cuber security solutions (CSS) business. ecobee has announced…