The introduction of a new eSIM standard for IoT devices is set to trigger a fundamental shift of power in the connectivity market, making it far easier for enterprises to switch operators, negotiate better terms, and manage vast fleets of…
AI in mobility: Lithuania’s growing hub shows both potential and pitfalls in smart transport
Albert Komar, head of brand at Lithuania-based software company Gurtam, looks at how AI is re-shaping the world of mobility, both in Lithuania and around the world. Artificial intelligence is having a powerful impact on mobility, though not always in…
Smart microgrid concepts for cities to be developed
E.ON UK and Hover Energy have announced plans to develop and deploy a series of advanced, smart microgrid projects aiming to meet the growing demand for more affordable and sustainable power in our cities. Hover Energy is a Dallas-based company…
Matter NFC chip streamlines smart-home device integration
STMicroelectronics has unveiled a secure NFC chip designed to make home networks faster and easier to install and scale, leveraging the latest Matter smart-home standard. ST’s ST25DA-C chip lets users add lighting, access control, security cameras, or any IoT device…
Unlocking innovation: high-performance imaging transforms modern smart lock design
Patrik Jan Spanik, Technical Marketing Analyst, onsemi, discusses how advanced imaging enables biometric smart locks to deliver secure, convenient, and intelligent access for homes. In an era where security and convenience are paramount, smart locks have emerged as a cutting-edge…
Cubic and CarPay-Diem roll out AI-driven in-vehicle payments platform
Cubic, the Dublin-based software-defined vehicle company, has partnered with humorously-named CarPay-Diem to launch its AI-powered in-vehicle payments platform, FleetWallet, across 12 European countries. The agreement will extend FleetWallet to more than 5,300 fuel retailers in Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, France,…
Quectel targets Gulf digital growth with IoT showcase at inaugural MWC Doha
Quectel has set out its ambitions for faster regional growth as it showcased a broad suite of Internet-of-Things technologies at the first edition of MWC Doha, an event intended to become the Middle East’s new hub for digital infrastructure and…
EDHEC Business School launches Quantum Institute to bridge science and industry
EDHEC Business School has unveiled the EDHEC Quantum Institute (EQI), a new centre aimed at helping decision-makers understand and shape a future increasingly dominated by quantum technologies. The institute will be led by Professor Lionel Martellini, PhD, and will drive…
Exabeam and Recorded Future deepen partnership to accelerate threat detection
Exabeam, a cybersecurity firm specialising in intelligence and automation, and Recorded Future, a threat intelligence company owned by Mastercard, have broadened their technology partnership to provide more proactive security operations for enterprise clients. The integration links Exabeam’s New-Scale Security Operations…
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…