Press Releases

Thai Re claims to launch ASEAN’s reinsurance smart contract platform using IBM’s technology

IBM announced that Thai Reinsurance Public Company Limited Thailand’s technology driven professional non-life reinsurer, has successfully launched “Insurer Network,” a reinsurance smart contract production network using IBM blockchain technology on IBM Cloud. (more…)

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January 7, 2021

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Nokia and Zain KSA smarten up Saudi homes and offices with 5G-powered FWA and Wi-Fi 6

Nokia announced an expansion of its strategic 5G partnership with Zain KSA to rollout 60,000 FastMile 5G Gateway 3.1 with eSIM across Saudi Arabia over the next 12 months. The gateways will deliver stronger signal, better connectivity and ultra-high data speeds to every corner of homes and offices in the Kingdom. (more…)

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Posted by: Anasia D'mello

IBM and Avertra collaborate to drive digital transformation for energy & utilities clients

IBM announced a collaboration with Avertra, the global integration services, products and consultancy organisation, to help accelerate clients’ digital transformation in the energy and utilities industry. (more…)

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Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Leak detection innovation is in the pipeline

Leak detection technology is heading in a new and interesting direction internationally. Narrowband-IoT (NB-IoT) acoustic loggers are set to plug infrastructure, cost and eco gaps across the global water industry. (more…)

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Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Poor software quality cost the US$2.08trn in 2020

According to a new report, the cost of poor software quality (CPSQ) in the US in 2020 was approximately US $2.08 trillion (€1.69 trillion). This included poor software quality resulting from software failures, unsuccessful development projects, legacy system problems, technical debt and cybercrime enabled by exploitable weaknesses and vulnerabilities in software. (more…)

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January 6, 2021

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

CEVA and DARPA partner for wireless connectivity and smart sensing

CEVA, Inc., a licensor of wireless connectivity and smart sensing technologies, has announced an open licensing agreement with the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). The aim is to accelerate technology innovation for DARPA programmes. (more…)

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Posted by: Anasia D'mello

HelpSystems acquires FileCatalyst

HelpSystems announced the acquisition of FileCatalyst, a provider in enterprise file transfer acceleration. FileCatalyst enables organisations working with extremely large files to optimise and transfer their information swiftly and securely across global networks. This can be particularly beneficial in industries such as broadcast media and live sports. (more…)

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January 5, 2021

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Quarterhill acquires Sensor Line GmbH

Quarterhill Inc., announces that it has completed the acquisition of all the issued and outstanding shares of Sensor Line GmbH a German-based Intelligent Transportation Systems (“ITS”) provider of highly regarded fibre optic traffic sensors for road and rail markets, for cash consideration of €3.8 million. (more…)

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New IDC MarketScape evaluates 8 Salesforce implementation services providers in Canada

International Data Corporation Canada announced the publication of a new report, IDC MarketScape: Canada Salesforce Implementation Services 2020 Vendor Assessment (IDC# CA46257720), which provides an in-depth analysis of companies that provide Salesforce implementation services offerings to the Canadian market. (more…)

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Wireless tech hits new levels of stability and scalability

LumenRadio, a global provider in reliable wireless communication, has released version 2.5 of Mira which introduces stability improvements for larger, and more stable networks. With the new version, LumenRadio says it can push the limits of stability and scalability even further. (more…)

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January 4, 2021

Posted by: Anasia D'mello