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Cognata, Microsoft collaborate to help mobility companies evaluate sensors for automated driving

Rehovot, Israel Cognata announces a new product launch, running on Microsoft Azure, and AMD processors and GPUs, to allow automotive customers to virtually evaluate ADAS/AV sensors through realistic simulation environments. Cognata’s automated driving perception hub allows sensors to be evaluated versus a common set of industry-standard scenarios, and their performance is quickly and easily analysed. (more…)

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January 10, 2023

Posted by: Janmesh Chintankar

Kajeet names Ben Weintraub as its new CEO

McLean, United States – Kajeet, a provider of managed IoT connectivity solutions and private wireless networks, appointed Ben Weintraub as the company’s new CEO effective January 1, 2023. Weintraub previously served as president and COO, during which time he helped lead the company’s significant growth and developed a streamlined approach to business. Weintraub succeeds Daniel Neal, who together founded Kajeet in 2003. Neal will now serve as executive chair of the board for Kajeet. This announcement aligns with Kajeet’s 20th year in business. (more…)

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January 9, 2023

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Atmosic, Energous announce updated evaluation kit with AirFuel wireless power intelligent transfer standard

Atmosic Technologies, a developer in energy harvesting wireless platforms for the Internet of Things (IoT), and Energous Corporation, a developer of RF-based power for wireless networks, have announced a software update for their wirelessly powered sensor evaluation kit featuring Atmosic’s energy harvesting Bluetooth Low Energy system-on-chip (SoC) solutions and Energous’ FCC-certified 1W WattUp PowerBridge transmitter. The kit update now supports the recently announced AirFuel Alliance RF wireless power and charging standard to further enable the adoption and interoperability of radio frequency (RF) as a power source in addition to data communications. (more…)

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TDK to acquire Qeexo to enable complete smart edge platforms

San Jose, United States – TDK Corporation has agreed to acquire Qeexo, Co., a U.S.-based venture-backed company spun out of Carnegie Mellon University engaged in the automation of end-to-end machine learning for edge devices. As a result of the acquisition, Qeexo will become a wholly owned subsidiary of TDK, subject to customary closing conditions, including approval of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the US (CFIUS). (more…)

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NTT DATA, Valeo, Embotech form consortium to deliver automated parking solutions

Las Vegas, United States – NTT DATA, a global digital business and IT services provider, Valeo, and Embotech, a software scale-up for autonomous driving systems, have announced to provide automated parking solutions. Together, the three companies have built a consortium, VEN.AI, that aims to be the go-to solution provider for production ready parking automation with global roll out capabilities. The consortium combines each company’s core competencies including owned IP, the latest technology, sales and support structure and operations offerings. (more…)

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Actelis selected by NI Railways to enable high-speed connectivity for safety critical project

Fremont, United States – Actelis Networks, Inc., a market provider in cyber-hardened, rapid deployment networking solutions for wide area IoT applications, has announced that it has been selected by Northern Ireland Railways (NI Railways) to enable high-speed connectivity for a large-scale safety critical project.

NI Railways, a division of Translink, is the railway operator in Northern Ireland. The agency operates and maintains rail tracks, bridges, level crossings and signals, transporting with more than 1.5 million passengers each week going to work, school, health services, and leisure activities.

With the addition of NI Railways as a new customer, Actelis continues to enable new applications for both passenger and freight railway systems around the globe. Next to NI Railways, Actelis’ solutions are utilised by smart railways in Canada, Italy, Japan, Switzerland and the United States.

NI Railways’ latest project involving the Actelis hybrid fibre-copper solution requires carrying data from the agency’s main signaling centre out to their support offices. Actelis’ solution was chosen for its high speed, media flexibility and reliability. Actelis’ products are implemented both trackside and in equipment rooms, to enable applications such as:

    • Vital customer information services to train stations and remote stops across the agency’s network.
    • Viewing and remotely downloading feeds from CCTV cameras.

“The Actelis solution provides the reach, reliability, data security and speed we need to successfully support connectivity for some of our most critical network applications,” says Nigel Taylor, telecoms maintenance manager for Translink. “We look forward to adding new Actelis devices in 2023 at locations where we have fibre installed to further upgrade our network.”

Actelis is serving NI Railways together with its partner, The Kenton Group. The Kenton Group provides design, delivery, and support of network access needs internationally and throughout the United Kingdom.

“IoT and digital applications are necessary to support safe and efficient rail travel,” says Tuvia Barlev, chairman and CEO of Actelis. “We are extremely proud to extend high-speed connectivity throughout NI Railways’ network to enable the delivery of these services, meeting the needs of daily passengers across Northern Ireland.”

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January 6, 2023

Posted by: Janmesh Chintankar

Wireless Power Consortium brings Qi2 standard to enhance wireless charging for mobile devices, wearables

Las Vegas, United States – The Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) will introduce a wireless charging standard to unify the industry under one global standard and provide enhanced convenience for mobile devices and wearables. (more…)

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Seoul Viosys says through air purifier and air steriliser filters, bacterial growth and leakage occur

Ansan, South Korea – Seoul Viosys, a global optical semiconductor company, conducted a test on air sterilisation by air purifiers sold in the market. The test confirms that bacterial growth and its leakage occur through the filters. The company announced filters in air purifiers and air sterilisers can cause viral infection and virus spread. (more…)

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December 30, 2022

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Magnachip brings eighth-generation 150V MXT MOSFET for light electric vehicles

Seoul, South Korea – Magnachip Semiconductor Corporation, has announced the launched of its eighth-generation 150V MXT metal-oxide-semiconductor field effect transistor (MOSFET) optimised for light electric vehicle (LEV) motor controllers and battery management systems (BMSs). (more…)

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Huber Heights accelerates with Metronet’s multi-gigabit internet speeds up to 10 gigabits

Huber Heights, United States – Metronet announced that residents and businesses throughout Huber Heights may now power up with Metronet’s upgraded multi-gigabit 100% fibre optic internet speeds. In addition to Metronet’s current offerings of 1 gigabit per second, speeds up to 2 gigabits are now available for residents; businesses may choose speeds up to 10 gigabits. All Metronet speeds are now symmetrical, which is vital for high quality video conferencing, gaming and online learning. (more…)

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