Robot dog to survey banks of England’s highways

National Highways is integrating a robotic dog into its survey operations alongside its road network to enhance data collection and safety during geotechnical surveys. The robot, known as Spot from Boston Dynamics, is being tested in collaboration with Bam Ritchies…

Cyber Resilience Act approaching enactment: EU sets standards for connected products

The European Commission’s Cyber Resilience Act is on the brink of becoming Europe’s most encompassing cybersecurity legislation for products. Recent amendments have clarified the law’s applicability, and experts view its formal ratification as assured. “From our viewpoint on security analysis,…

The Vehicle Smart app: a garage in your pocket

Introduced in 2016 by UK company Smart Vehicle Ltd, the Vehicle Smart app offers a comprehensive suite of services to vehicle owners across the UK. Acting as a digital garage in your pocket, the app provides users with extensive vehicle…

Finland urges greater global collaboration on 6G R&D

Recognising the pivotal role that next-gen connectivity will play in driving economic growth through digitalisation and sustainability, Finland is calling for public and private actors around the globe to join forces with its research coalition in the realm of 6G…

PETRAS | balancing benefits with security of wearables in healthcare

February 21st saw PETRAS’ first event of the year kick off to a packed show, with attendees being informed on the possibilities and pitfalls of the growing implementation of tech in various sectors – like wearables in healthcare. PETRAS, a…

Retailers rushing into unnecessary tech investments but ignoring basics – say mpro5

According to Gartner, 57% of retailers plan to invest in software in 2024 and will prioritise marketing and IT investments. Advanced retail technologies are revolutionising the retail landscape and changing how consumers shop. In 2023, retailers increased investments in advanced technologies such as augmented…

BT launches multi-million-pound NB-IoT network to aid UK smart cities 

BT has launched its new multi-million-pound NB-IoT network, which is set to pave the way for more UK smart cities and industries – with the network covering 97%* of the UK population. It is underpinned by the award-winning EE mobile…

5G roaming traffic soars on BICS’ network

New data from international communications enabler BICS, which carries half the world’s roaming traffic, reveals a 156% spike year-on-year in the number of non-standalone 5G roamers for consumer and IoT devices across its network. Roughly 176 million 5G roamers appeared…

New Oracle Enterprise Communications Platform (ECP)

Oracle has announced the Enterprise Communications Platform (ECP), with hopes to transform how industries communicate. By seamlessly connecting Oracle industry applications to networks and IoT devices to extend their value, ECP enables organisations to reimagine how they do business.  Built…

SATCOM Equipment Business Report 2024: market to reach $42.6 billion by 2030

The global market for Satellite Communication (SATCOM) Equipment estimated at $19.7 Billion in the year 2022, is projected to reach a revised size of $42.6 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 10.1% over the analysis period 2022-2030. LEO…