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Embedded systems hit USD $585 billion as edge AI grows

Embedded systems now make up nearly a third of the electronics market as edge AI shifts design priorities towards security and software.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Software-as-a-Service

Yokogawa signs BuyCo deal to widen supply chain reach

Materials manufacturers could cut transport costs and emissions as Yokogawa adds BuyCo's container shipping software to its industrial offering.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Cloud Security

Dragos tops Forrester OT security strategy ranking

Forrester said perimeter-only defences no longer suffice as industrial networks become more tightly tied to enterprise IT and cloud services.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Artificial Intelligence

Navee to unveil smart mobility & exoskeleton range

Visitors at IFA will see NAVEE's push into golf gear and wearable support as it seeks to move beyond electric scooters.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week

Data Analytics

Wipro renews ABB digital workplace deal with AI push

AI-led support will now cover ABB staff worldwide, as Wipro extends a long-running workplace contract to automate device management and service desk tasks.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week

Software-as-a-Service

AoFrio appoints Peg Tsai to lead Oceania customer growth

Demand for tighter oversight of cooling fleets is driving AoFrio's Asia-Pacific push, as it expands connected monitoring beyond drinks coolers.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week

Network Infrastructure

Semtech touts LoRa for utility-scale solar monitoring

Operators can cut cabling costs and improve fault detection as Semtech pushes LoRa for remote monitoring across vast solar farms.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last month

Robotics

AWS, NVIDIA to deploy 2 million more GPUs for AI workloads

The deployment will help AWS meet surging demand for AI computing as the cloud giant deepens reliance on NVIDIA hardware and robotics.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

Virtualisation

Verizon backs end-to-end 5G slicing for critical users

Mission-critical users could get more reliable service as Verizon says full-network slicing beats separate physical cores for 5G traffic.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

Aveva appoints Brock Ballard as Chief Revenue Officer

The industrial software group is keeping revenue leadership continuity as Sue Quense moves into an advisory role after five years in post.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month

Robotics

Corvus Robotics appoints Kabir CEO in USD $20m round

The change comes as the warehouse robotics firm expands deployments and secures USD $20 million more to speed product growth and hiring.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

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Software-as-a-Service

Perth transplant device MateriaPOD wins top iAwards

A Perth-built transplant device has taken three national honours, highlighting Western Australia's growing strength in medical technology.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week

Robotics

Aeris names Suresh Sathyamurthy as Chief Marketing Officer

The hire aims to help Aeris capitalise on demand for secure links in autonomous vehicles, robotics and other connected machines.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week

Digital Transformation

Getac says rugged tech boosts mining safety & data

Weak connectivity and harsh site conditions can halt data capture in mines, making rugged devices a safety and workflow issue.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last week

Drones

OptiValue launches ICUDS to bolster counter-UAV defence

Government backing for the AI-enabled platform gives OptiValue an early foothold in a market where buyers are spending on airspace security and resilience.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month