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…

Advantech unveils Edge computing and AI innovations powering the next generation of smart cities

Advantech will unveil its latest Edge Computing and AI innovations at the Smart City Expo World Congress 2025 in Barcelona. Co-developed with NVIDIA and a global ecosystem of Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) leveraging NVIDIA technologies, these solutions are driving the…

Scotland poised to become major data centre hub amid surge in renewable-powered investment

Scotland is rapidly emerging as a key growth market for large-scale data centre development, driven by its abundant renewable energy, land availability, and skilled workforce, according to new research by planning and development consultancy Lichfields. The firm’s analysis suggests that…

ZutaCore and EGIL Wings partner to deliver low-carbon AI data centres

ZutaCore, a developer of waterless, direct-to-chip liquid cooling systems, has partnered with energy infrastructure firm EGIL Wings to deliver high-performance, low-carbon AI data centres. The collaboration, announced today, aims to tackle the rising energy demands of AI workloads, which have…

Royal Academy of Engineering calls for urgent action on greener AI

The Royal Academy of Engineering has warned that the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence could undermine the UK’s net-zero ambitions unless policymakers act swiftly to improve transparency, data standards, and environmental oversight of the technology. Speaking at the First Friday…

Tokyo University of Science uses AI to automate X-ray material analysis

A team of scientists at the Tokyo University of Science has developed an artificial intelligence-based technique that can automatically identify material properties from X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS) data, a breakthrough that could accelerate the design of new materials used in…

MediaTek targets European IoT growth with NVIDIA collaboration and AI-focused strategy

MediaTek is betting big on artificial intelligence to fuel the next wave of growth in the Internet of Things, pairing its chip design expertise with NVIDIA’s AI ecosystem to power smarter, faster, and more efficient connected devices. The Taiwanese semiconductor…

SECO expands Edge AI portfolio with six new industrial applications

Italian technology group SECO has unveiled six new artificial intelligence applications aimed at accelerating the adoption of AI in industrial and embedded systems. The move is intended to strengthen the company’s Edge AI ecosystem and support faster deployment in production…