Founded in 1976 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, USA, NI (formerly National Instruments) is a globally renowned leader in test, measurement, and automation technology, now part of Emerson's Test & Measurement business group. NI's core philosophy of "Software is the Instrument" has revolutionized engineering by integrating modular hardware with flexible software platforms like LabVIEW, TestStand, and DIAdem. Its comprehensive product portfolio includes PXI modular instruments, CompactDAQ/CompactRIO embedded systems, USB DAQ devices, RF test equipment, and industry-specific solutions for semiconductor, automotive (ADAS/ECU testing), aerospace & defense, 5G/6G communications, industrial IoT, and scientific research. With a brand promise of "Engineer Ambitiously," NI empowers engineers and scientists across 90+ countries to solve the world's most pressing challenges through innovative, customizable systems that deliver reliable, high-performance measurement capabilities and accelerate time-to-market.