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Affirmo: Could AI make a reality of IoT dreams?

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Affirmo's Lip Sing Tay says AI can unlock smarter real-time location tracking, as the Singapore firm targets tougher IoT use cases.
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AI can inspire travel, but it still can't book it. That's about to change

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AI is moving travel from inspiration to transaction, but live inventory, accuracy and booking infrastructure still stand between chat and checkout.
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Wireless Broadband Alliance sees Wi-Fi 7 gains in offices

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Wireless Broadband Alliance says Wi-Fi 7 Multi-Link Operation cuts latency and lifts throughput in live office trials with AT&T, RUCKUS Networks and Intel.
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Qualtrics boosts CX suite with new AI & automation tools

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Qualtrics unveils AI-driven CX upgrades to unify feedback, automate text analysis and deploy agents that resolve customer issues in real time.
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Inside Wialon's Partner Challenge: How telematics went off road at Dakar Rally

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Wialon took 12 top partners from 12 countries off road at the Dakar Rally, turning desert telematics into a high-stakes team challenge.
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Vusion & Qualcomm unveil AI-native vision for retail

Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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Vusion and Qualcomm set out vision for AI-native shops using BLE, smart shelves and edge computing to tighten operations and boost margins.
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inTechnology names Jason Webb to lead duress shift

Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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partner programmes
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physical security
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risk & compliance
inTechnology appoints Jason Webb to drive RTLS and Bluetooth-based duress migrations as healthcare and custodial sites replace legacy systems.
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Tech Mahindra, CS TECH Ai in global geospatial AI push

Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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smart cities
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Tech Mahindra and CS TECH Ai launch global geospatial AI and digital twin push targeting infrastructure and smart city projects worldwide.
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TCCA issues new specs for 4G & 5G mission critical callout

Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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TCCA releases first Broadband Callout specs for 4G and 5G mission critical paging, aiming to boost global interoperability for emergency services.
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Alcatel-Lucent unveils rugged Wi-Fi 7 access points for outdoors

Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
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network infrastructure
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iot
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise launches rugged Wi-Fi 7 access points designed for outdoor use in harsh conditions across industries like manufacturing and defence.
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HERE & Amap join forces on global AI navigation for SDVs

Fri, 7th Nov 2025
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HERE Technologies and Amap have partnered to develop AI-driven navigation for software-defined vehicles, supporting Chinese carmakers expanding globally.
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SuperWorld & ASI Alliance partner to build virtual real estate

Mon, 25th Aug 2025
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blockchain
SuperWorld partners with ASI Alliance to enhance its virtual real estate platform by integrating decentralised AI, creating immersive and monetisable real-world linked experiences.
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Sygic app adopts what3words for precise location search

Wed, 8th Jan 2025
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emergency services
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integration
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location-based services
Sygic's GPS Navigation app now integrates what3words' location technology, providing Premium+ users with precise navigation using unique three-word addresses.
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Appdome enhances geo-fraud detection with new security features

Fri, 26th Jul 2024
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Appdome has bolstered its Geo-Fraud Detection service with Geo-Location Fencing and Geo Desync Attack Detection to better protect mobile apps from location-based fraud.
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HPE reveals Wi-Fi 7 APs with 30% more capacity over rivals

Wed, 1st May 2024
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firewalls
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network security
Hewlett Packard Enterprise leaps ahead with Wi-Fi 7 access points boasting 30% higher wireless traffic capacity and superior network security, aimed at propelling AI and IoT applications.
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The rising impact of innovation on LBS & RTLS technologies

Fri, 13th Oct 2023
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wireless networks
Location-Based Services (LBS) and Real-Time Location Systems (RTLS) technology innovations are transforming industries like retail, healthcare and mining.