ABB announced that it has agreed to acquire a majority of software service provider Meshmind to expand its research and development (R&D) capabilities in AI, Industrial IoT and machine vision. Through this acquisition, ABB will integrate engineering talent, AI and software knowledge to form a new global R&D hub to further accelerate the development of automation solutions within its Machine Automation division (B&R). The deal will focus on industries such as logistics and manufacturing. (more…)
January 19, 2024
Posted by: Magda Dabrowska
Xalient customer Abode has been recognised for their new product, the Abode Edge Camera. Xailient AI runs inside the Abode Edge Camera, watching for anomalies like package deliveries or strangers on the premises and screening out normal activity like family or natural motion that can confuse less advanced cameras. (more…)
January 18, 2024
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Sims Limited has emerged as 2024’s most sustainable corporation on Corporate Knights’ Global 100 index. This is the company’s tenth and highest ranked inclusion on the list. (more…)
January 17, 2024
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Cellhire has announced the appointment of Tony Guerion as its new CEO. Guerion will join Cellhire at the start of February bringing with him over 27 years of experience in business leadership and management in the communications industry. Guerion joined Vodafone in 2010 and rose to become Global Head of Sales for IoT in 2016. (more…)
January 16, 2024
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The Fedrigoni Group has acquired a minority stake in SharpEnd/io.tt, an IoT solutions and consulting company led by Cameron Worth, the CEO and founder. This acquisition was made through a capital increase and is part of Fedrigoni’s new corporate venture capital program. (more…)
January 15, 2024
Posted by: Magda Dabrowska
The Yale School of Engineering & Applied Science has launched a new, forward-looking course, Smart City Engineering with IoT, in response to the burgeoning urbanisation trends in the U.S. and around the globe. With the urban population in the U.S. projected to reach 89% by 2050 and urban areas contributing significantly to the national GDP, the course aims to provide students with an understanding of the technological advancements driving the evolution of ‘smart cities’. (more…)
January 12, 2024
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Actility and Hxperience have announced a collaboration that merges technology and insight to unveil three IoT solutions. With a collective vision of fostering a sustainable, efficient, and health-driven world, these answers address the pressing needs of building management, energy conservation, and well-being. (more…)
January 11, 2024
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TÜV Rheinland has announced that it has become an authorised test lab (ATL) for Wi-Fi Alliance at a global level. The company is among the first ATLs in the world, so it can support customers in Wi-Fi Alliance certification across regions. (more…)
January 10, 2024
Posted by: Magda Dabrowska
Hyundai Motor Company and Kia entered into a partnership with Samsung Electronics on January 3 to establish a car-to-home and home-to-car service. The objective of this collaboration is to improve the connectivity between residential and mobility environments, fostering seamless integration and convenience for users. (more…)
January 9, 2024
Posted by: Magda Dabrowska
Skylo has announced that it will interconnect its non-terrestrial network (NTN) satellite network with FocusPoint’s PULSE platform enabling FocusPoint’s IoT monitoring and emergency escalation service. This new service will monitor IoT devices and provide real-time escalation of alerts globally to the appropriate authorities. Key industries benefiting from this innovative new service include: agriculture, energy, transportation, utilities and automotive. (more…)
January 5, 2024
Posted by: Magda Dabrowska