Press Releases

Thai Re claims to launch ASEAN’s reinsurance smart contract platform using IBM’s technology

IBM announced that Thai Reinsurance Public Company Limited Thailand’s technology driven professional non-life reinsurer, has successfully launched “Insurer Network,” a reinsurance smart contract production network using IBM blockchain technology on IBM Cloud. (more…)

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January 7, 2021

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Nokia and Zain KSA smarten up Saudi homes and offices with 5G-powered FWA and Wi-Fi 6

Nokia announced an expansion of its strategic 5G partnership with Zain KSA to rollout 60,000 FastMile 5G Gateway 3.1 with eSIM across Saudi Arabia over the next 12 months. The gateways will deliver stronger signal, better connectivity and ultra-high data speeds to every corner of homes and offices in the Kingdom. (more…)

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Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Leak detection innovation is in the pipeline

Leak detection technology is heading in a new and interesting direction internationally. Narrowband-IoT (NB-IoT) acoustic loggers are set to plug infrastructure, cost and eco gaps across the global water industry. (more…)

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Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Poor software quality cost the US$2.08trn in 2020

According to a new report, the cost of poor software quality (CPSQ) in the US in 2020 was approximately US $2.08 trillion (€1.69 trillion). This included poor software quality resulting from software failures, unsuccessful development projects, legacy system problems, technical debt and cybercrime enabled by exploitable weaknesses and vulnerabilities in software. (more…)

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January 6, 2021

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Wireless tech hits new levels of stability and scalability

LumenRadio, a global provider in reliable wireless communication, has released version 2.5 of Mira which introduces stability improvements for larger, and more stable networks. With the new version, LumenRadio says it can push the limits of stability and scalability even further. (more…)

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January 4, 2021

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

UK’s nationwide IoT network launched by Connexin

Internet of Things (IoT) and smart city operator, Connexin is to expand LoRaWAN connectivity across the UK to support the development of national smart networks, claims to be first of its kind. (more…)

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Posted by: Anasia D'mello

EuNetworks acquires Loop Manchester

EuNetworks Fiber UK Limited a Western European bandwidth infrastructure company, announced that it has acquired 100% of the shares of The Loop Manchester Limited, from Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited. The Loop is a duct and sub-duct based fibre network in Greater Manchester in the United Kingdom. (more…)

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December 31, 2020

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

KATEK acquires Leesys Group in Leipzig

KATEK SE, the German electronics service provider, acquires the Leipzig-based Leesys Group. The Munich-based electronics service provider is thus continuing on its growth path. (more…)

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December 30, 2020

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

HelpSystems acquires Vera to broaden data security portfolio

HelpSystems announced the acquisition of Vera, a cloud-based data protection solution provider. Vera empowers customers in financial services, manufacturing, media & entertainment, and other industries to achieve the fine balance between strong security and productive collaboration by giving users the ability to secure, track, audit, and revoke data access at any time. (more…)

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December 24, 2020

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Velodyne joins Qualcomm smart city accelerator program

Velodyne Lidar, Inc announced it has joined the Qualcomm Smart Cities Accelerator Program to promote using lidar technology in smart city solutions. (more…)

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December 23, 2020

Posted by: Anasia D'mello