Microsoft has collaborated with Ciena to put together a blueprint for a next-generation optical networks designed to keep AI traffic flowing, even when systems fail. In a whitepaper explaining the partnership, Microsoft and Ciena explain how their tiered, zero-trust architecture,…
Dryad Networks wins Rutronik AI Award for early-warning forest fire sensor
Dryad Networks has won the inaugural Rutronik AI Award for an artificial intelligence-driven gas sensor designed to detect forest fires within minutes, securing the highest score among ten shortlisted customer projects. The award was presented at the distributor’s AI Connect…
Dassault Systèmes and Mistral AI deepen partnership as Europe’s demand for sovereign AI surges
Dassault Systèmes and Mistral AI have expanded their partnership to offer integrated sovereign artificial intelligence services to European clients in tightly regulated sectors, amid rising demand for technologies that keep data and infrastructure within regional borders. The move comes as…
Taoglas expands antenna design tool as AI gains traction in IoT development
Taoglas, a provider of advanced RF and antenna solutions, has upgraded its Antenna Integrator software with new AI-assisted modelling features, reflecting the growing role of artificial intelligence in connected-device design. The update, part of Taoglas’ AntennaXpert suite, adds nine new…
US mid-sized businesses call for government action as AI fuels market dominance
A growing number of US mid-sized businesses are calling on the government to take action against the risk of artificial intelligence being used by larger corporations to dominate smaller rivals, according to a new report. The AND Digital “Winning the…
IBASE scores dual wins in 2025 IoT Edge Computing Excellence Awards
IBASE Technology has secured two wins in the 2025 IoT Edge Computing Excellence Awards, underscoring the Taiwanese manufacturer’s ambitions in the increasingly competitive industrial Edge hardware market. The company’s AES100 expandable Edge AI computer and its palm-sized ASB100-PI800 fanless system…
Zenture strikes deal with Momentum to widen global telecoms management reach
Zenture Partners has agreed a strategic tie-up with Momentum in a move that the consultancy says will help large enterprises bring greater discipline, automation, and cost control to sprawling global telecoms estates. The New York-based group, which advises companies on…
AI, wireless, and cybersecurity set to converge as embedded design enters pivotal 2026, says ByteSnap
ByteSnap Design has forecast a wave of convergence across AI, wireless technology, and cybersecurity in 2026, marking what the consultancy describes as a decisive turning point for embedded systems. The Birmingham-based design firm expects next year to bring the first…
CommScope targets landlords with AI-driven Wi-Fi 7 suite for multi-dwelling buildings
CommScope has introduced a new suite of RUCKUS tools that it claims will cut operating costs for landlords and Managed Service Providers, while improving connectivity for residents in multi-dwelling buildings. The Texas-based network equipment maker said on 14th November that…
Innodisk pivots to Edge AI, deepening ties with Intel and NVIDIA in bid to lead industrial AI shift
Innodisk Group, the Taiwanese industrial technology firm best known for its rugged memory and storage products, has unveiled a new strategy to position itself at the centre of global Edge AI development, aiming to accelerate adoption across manufacturing, healthcare, and…
