BOW and XPLOR partner to integrate robotics into studio production

BOW, a universal robotics software company, and XPLOR, the world’s first Live Events research, development, and innovation centre based at Wakefield’s Production Park, have announced a new partnership aimed at integrating advanced robotics into the film, television, and live events…

Evolve provides connectivity solutions to major supermarket

Evolve, a provider of managed network solutions and IT services, has played a critical role in Asda’s strategic expansion. Following Asda’s £600 million acquisition of 116 petrol forecourt sites from the Co-op in 2022, the retailer faced the challenge of…

Utopi to distribute Watergate’s smart water products

Utopi has announced a new distribution agreement with Watergate, a company working in smart water management. Under this agreement, Watergate’s smart water management products will be integrated into Utopi’s suite of smart technology solutions, enhancing its capabilities in monitoring utility…

AURAK researchers integrate IoT and blockchain for food safety

A recent study conducted by a researcher from the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) has highlighted how the integration of IoT and blockchain technology can significantly enhance food safety. The study, led by Dr Tahseen Arshi, Associate Provost…

Unpacking the different cybersecurity laws

Cybersecurity laws reflect one area that governments and regulatory bodies worldwide are grappling with, as the threat landscape evolves, the mindset towards security shifts, and the speed at which solutions are put out to market rapidly gather pace. Historically, IoT…

1.3 million water meters to be replaced, using LoRaWAN network

Netmore Group and Yorkshire Water have announced that Netmore has been chosen as the lead partner to replace 1.3 million water meters across Yorkshire, pending final approval from Ofwat in December 2024. This initiative, in line with Yorkshire Water’s Water…

Singtel and GMI Cloud partner to democratise access to computing

Singtel and GMI Cloud have announced a strategic partnership to enhance GPU capacity by integrating their respective GPU resources and infrastructure. This collaboration aims to democratise access to high-powered computing for businesses, extending both companies’ reach into previously untapped markets…

CoreHW and Presto Engineering develop RF front-end module

CoreHW, a fabless semiconductor company, has successfully collaborated with Presto Engineering, a European specialist in application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) design, engineering, and production services, to develop the first advanced low-power radio frequency (RF) 2.4GHz front-end module within an ultra-compact wafer-scale…

Sensor technology from VivaCity put into use at pedestrian crossing

Transport for West Midlands (TfWM), in collaboration with Solihull Council and as part of the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA), has implemented sensor technology at a toucan crossing near Blythe Valley, marking a step towards smart cities. The sensors, created…

Confusion over digital transformation is slowing growth, warns Made Smarter

According to Made Smarter, confusion surrounding digital transformation is causing stagnation among small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) manufacturers. Donna Edwards, the Director of the North West adoption programme, noted that many businesses are reluctant to embrace change due to a…