LEDVANCE is lighting the way to a smarter life

Even before lockdown, LEDVANCE have gradually seen an increasing number of workspaces moving to automated lighting systems, with a range of technologies to choose from. Whether controlled using Bluetooth, Zigbee or an app solution, IoT lighting solutions are a welcome…

Integrating lidar and AI for automotive and smart city apps

Blaize has announced a strategic cooperation agreement with Lidar solutions provider, LeiShen, for in-depth cooperation on the integration of Lidar and AI functions in intelligence applications for autonomous operation across a range of automotive and smart city markets in China. As part of the…

Wildfire prevention system monitors conditions in remote areas

Kerlink and NetOP Technology, which designs and produces tailor-made IoT solutions for multiple verticals and applications, has announced their collaboration on a wildfire-prevention system that warns public officials when weather conditions predict fires. This summer of 2021, 187,114 fires have so…

Vladivostok commercial sea port set to be transformed into Russia’s first ‘smart’ port

In a groundbreaking move to create a ‘smart’ shipping port at the the Vladivostok Commercial Sea Port the FESCO Transport Group and BINOM, its IT partner, and NtechLab have signed a major agreement. The Agreement of Intent, within the Eastern…

Meet the technology that is building the smart cities of the future

Today’s smart cities are transforming the way we live, work and play. But far from being just a 21st-century gimmick, there are significant – even life-changing – advantages to the implementation of smart technology in cities around the world.  Matthew…

Smart cities for a sustainable future

We are on the cusp to realise the smart city revolution. The advances in technology have made a significant impact in deploying smart city applications and services to improve the performance of health, intelligent transportation, education, energy to offer higher…

NEC face recognition technology ranks first in NIST accuracy testing

NEC Corporation has announced that its face recognition technology ranked first in the world in the most recent face recognition technology benchmarking test (FRVT Ongoing, 1) conducted by the globally authoritative U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). In…

What are the top tech trends within the smart building industry?

Smart lighting and building software expert, amBX, has released new research on the top tech trends within the smart buildings industry.  The insights, gathered through qualitative engagement with a number of smart buildings key stakeholders, offer a well-rounded understanding of…

Smart robot vacuum cleaner features mopping capabilities and laser mapping

Smart home appliance manufacturer, Proscenic, has announced the availability of its new M8 3-in-1 smart robot vacuum cleaner that can both vacuum and mop floors simultaneously. Featuring precision laser mapping technology and large suction power, the M8 provides a cleaning…

How connected technology is transforming the water utilities industry

Smart water metering is taking off in the water sector. In total revenue terms, the smart share of AMI and AMR has almost doubled – from 28.2% in 2012 to 46.7% in 2020. This adoption has largely been driven by…