Press Releases

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Apiary Master gets beekeepers buzzing with Quectel EG21-powered Direct to Cell connectivity

Quectel Wireless Solutions, a global IoT solutions provider, has announced its support for Apiary Solutions, a provider of the iAPIS operations management platform for the commercial beekeeping industry, through the provision of its high-performance EG21-G Mini PCIe LTE Cat 1 module. Integrated into the Apiary Master device, the Quectel module enables reliable, real-time connectivity for beekeeping operations across New Zealand and Australia, helping drive smarter, more efficient hive management.

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July 24, 2025

Posted by: Marion Webber

SES completes acquisition of Intelsat

SES, a space solutions company, has announced the completion of its highly value accretive acquisition of Intelsat, creating a strengthened global satellite operator with an expanded fleet of 120 satellites across two orbits. The newly combined company will use its skilled teams with deep vertical expertise to deliver integrated multi-orbit, multi-band satellite and connectivity solutions to businesses and governments around the world, creating a stronger multi-orbit operator with ~60% of revenue in high-growth segments.

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July 22, 2025

Posted by: Marion Webber

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Cyshield uses Thales to launch Egypt’s first connectivity service for eSIM devices

Cyshield, a digital solutions company, selected Thales, a contributor in secure advanced technologies, to launch Egypt’s first-ever eSIM (embedded SIM) connectivity services for consumer and IoT devices. Based in Cairo, Cyshield is supporting Egypt’s four mobile network operators in connecting eSIM devices in the country, optimising the user experience and enabling flexible subscription services for eSIM-enabled smartphones, smartwatches and other Internet of Things (IoT) devices.

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June 3, 2025

Posted by: Marion Webber

Emergent Connext and Microsoft to deliver IoT connectivity for agriculture and rural communities in California’s Central Valley

Emergent Connext, Inc. has announced a collaboration with Microsoft to build out a rural Internet of Things (IoT) network that extends reliable connectivity across thousands of square miles of unconnected farmland in rural California. Emergent will work with Microsoft’s Airband program and their ISP partner Cal.net to provide access to reliable connectivity to drive Smart Farming and IoT adoption across the region’s farming communities.

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May 21, 2025

Posted by: Marion Webber

DSC Next returns for its 2nd edition: A premier global data science conference in Amsterdam – March 24–26, 2026

After a successful inaugural edition in 2025, the Data Science Conference (DSC Next 2026) is back for its 2nd edition, scheduled to take place from March 24–26, 2026, at NH Amsterdam Zuid, Netherlands. This landmark event continues to establish itself as one of Europe’s key platforms for connecting data science, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) professionals from academia and industry.

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May 19, 2025

Posted by: Marion Webber

11th FIWARE Global Summit unites global tech innovators to shape sustainable and secure smart cities from Europe to Morocco

FIWARE Global Summit –  an open source event for business, policy and technology, organised by FIWARE Foundation and University Mohammed VI Polytechnic in Morocco, will take place for the first time ever in Moroccan capital Rabat on 22-23 May 2025, highlighting the potential of smart and sustainable territories beyond Europe. As part of the Morocco Smart Cities Roadshow under leadership of UM6P, the 11th edition of the Summit will showcase cutting-edge technologies for sustainable smart cities, energy, water, mobility and governance, as well as digital transformation from Europe to the Moroccan and African territories.

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May 16, 2025

Posted by: Marion Webber

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Geopolitics tops cyber agenda as Rory Stewart and NCSC’s Paul Chichester headline Infosecurity Europe 2025

Infosecurity Europe, the most influential information security event, running from the 3-5 June 2025 at ExCeL London, has announced that Rory Stewart OBE and Paul Chichester, Director of Operations at the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), will headline day two of this year’s event with keynote sessions focused on the growing connection between geopolitics and cybersecurity.

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May 14, 2025

Posted by: Marion Webber

GEO Business 2025

Meet the main stage speakers for GEO Business 2025

GEO Business, one of the UK’s leading geospatial event, returns to Excel London on 4 and 5 June 2025 with an impressive roster of Main Stage speakers set to captivate and inspire. This year’s programme brings together prominent figures across industry, academia and government, offering insights into the past, present and future of geospatial.

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May 9, 2025

Posted by: Marion Webber

Intelligent Manufacturing Kuala Lumpur

Intelligent Manufacturing Kuala Lumpur 2025 kicks off next week

Conference-led event Intelligent Manufacturing Kuala Lumpur (IMKL) 2025 takes place next week at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, from 14 – 16 May. The event’s central two-day conference will bring together industry experts, business leaders, academics and policymakers to address strategies for strengthening the digital preparedness of ASEAN manufacturers. Under the theme ‘Synergising technologies and workforce adoption for operational success,’ discussions will range from factory-level applications to broader improvements across the region’s manufacturing supply chain. Beyond the conference sessions, participants will discover the latest manufacturing technologies in the product showcase area and Tech Lab, while networking with experts from across the sector. Adding to these opportunities, the new SPS Stage Kuala Lumpur pavilion will connect ASEAN manufacturers to the global SPS network, which includes the brand’s flagship SPS – Smart Production Solutions exhibition in Germany alongside regional events in China, Italy, the United States and Thailand.

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May 6, 2025

Posted by: Marion Webber

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Iteris chosen by the Orange County Transportation Authority for Harbour Boulevard transit initiative

Iteris, Inc., one of the world’s trusted technology ecosystem for smart mobility infrastructure management and part of Almaviva Group, has announced that it has been awarded a new contract by the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) for a new smart mobility initiative that will improve public roadway transit in the county.

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April 23, 2025

Posted by: Marion Webber