Volkswagen accelerates transformation with boost from Software AG

Darmstadt, Germany. 10 March 2022 – Setting a course for the future: Volkswagen will now be relying even more on technology from Software AG for internal transformation processes. The automaker is switching to the latest generation of the ARIS business process management solution, with a subscription model.

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Low-code: Accelerating digital transformation

Productivity issues, skill shortages and business project backlogs are the main reason that low-code solutions will make up 65% of application development by 2024, according to Gartner. When looking towards the future, low-code platforms will be key in accelerating digital transformation. Here, Johan Jonzon, CMO and founder of edge analytics Crosser, explores why.

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Einride unveils remote pod operator of autonomous, electric vehicle fleet

Austin, Texas, USA. 14 March 2022 – Swedish freight technology company Einride announced at SXSW the official introduction of the Remote Pod Operator, a role that has been fulfilled with the hiring of long-time trucking veteran Tiffany Heathcott. The position will shift how humans play a role in the increasing prioritisation of autonomous vehicles in the freight

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IIoT: Programmable logic controller Vs personal computer in automated mobile robots, says Kivnon

One of the most crucial decisions in the initial design phase of a machine is the selection of the control system. Traditionally, PLCs (Programmable logic controller) have been used for the automation of industrial processes and the control of machinery, information shared by Kivnon.

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Bluebird Nordic signs GSSA contract with NordicGSA

With the start of this year, ECS Group company, NordicGSA in Denmark, has become the GSSA for the Icelandic cargo airline, Bluebird Nordic, an Avia Solutions Group company.

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Etisalat Misr selects Ericsson to evolve BSS digital transformation and IoT

Etisalat Misr has selected Ericsson to modernise its Business Support Systems (BSS) in Egypt. The transformation will upgrade and modernise Etisalat Misr’s BSS platform to support data and Voice-over-LTE (VoLTE) traffic growth, 5G readiness and Internet of Things (IoT).

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Rolling out IoT to address county council challenges

As the country recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, 2022 will be a year of recovery, and local authorities have a crucial role in this process. However, pressures continue to increase from the government to meet targets on climate change, improve health and social care and ensure that local infrastructure continues to meet increasing demand after

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VIPRE Security releases vulnerability and patch management for endpoint security cloud

10 March 2022 – VIPRE, a provider of internet security solutions purpose-built to protect businesses, has introduced Vulnerability and Patch Management (Endpoint Hardening) to its top-rated Endpoint Security Cloud service. These two features work together to give IT admins and Managed Service Providers (MSPs) increased visibility into network and device vulnerabilities, and enables them to

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Telefonica Tech partners with Zscaler for new security edge offering

Madrid, Spain. 9 March 2022 – Telefonica Tech, Telefonica’s digital business unit, and Zscaler, provider of cloud security, join forces to empower Telefonica Tech’s Security Edge service. Security Edge is Telefonica Tech’s service that consolidates SASE security functions –SSE, Security Service Edge, offered from the cloud with security management provided from its global SOCs.

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Greater recognition for women business leaders: Business Innovation Leaders Forum opens Award nominations

San Jose, United States. 08 March, 2022 – The Business Innovation Leaders Forum is asking the industry to nominate their choice for the Women Business Leaders Award. Entries are now open, to coincide with International Women’s Day.

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Latest version of the Appian low-code platform now available

London, UK. 8 March, 2022 — Appian announced the latest version of the Appian Low-Code Platform. Major enhancements bring together process mining, workflow, and automation in a unified low-code platform, enabling customers to discover, design, and automate crucial business processes. The release also features Appian Portals, a simple way to radically expand the reach of Appian applications to

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Renesas unveils R-Car V4H for automated driving level 2+ / level 3 to support high-volume vehicle production

Dusseldorf, Germany. 8 March 2022 – Renesas Electronics Corporation, a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, announced the R-Car V4H system on chip (SoC) for central processing in advanced driver-assistance (ADAS) and automated driving (AD) solutions. The R-Car V4H achieves deep learning performance of up to 34 TOPS (Tera Operations Per Second), enabling high-speed image recognition

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IoT Contract Hot List – Jan/Feb 2022

IoT Hot List January and February 2022 Get the inside track on who’s winning what IoT business. It’s free to be included in The Contract Hot List, which shows the companies announcing major contract wins and deployments. Email your contract details to us now, marked “Hot List” at hotlist@wkm-global.com

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Industry IoT Consortium publishes the Industrial IoT Artificial Intelligence Framework

Boston, MA, USA. 2 March 2022 – The Industry IoT Consortium announced the Industrial IoT Artificial Intelligence Framework (IIAIF). The framework highlights the value proposition AI can enable in next-generation industrial IoT (IIoT) systems and addresses the emerging requirements and implementation challenges.

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Fibocom launches advanced 5G Modules FG160 and SC171, powering up the Intelligent Connectivity for 5G AIoT

(Sponsored News) During MWC Barcelona 2022, Fibocom launches the 3GPP R16-compliant module FG160 and 5G smart module SC171, powering up the intelligent connectivity for 5G AIoT. Meanwhile, Fibocom releases a whitepaper to showcase the latest 5G AIoT innovations.

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Former WABCO senior executive Jon Morrison joins the Plus advisory board

Cupertino, California, USA. 1 March , 2022 – Plus, a global provider of self-driving truck technology, announced the addition of Jon Morrison to its advisory board. Morrison brings deep expertise in developing, commercialising, and scaling innovative safety and efficiency technologies for commercial vehicles.

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