Press Releases

Alibaba Group forms partnership with Macau SAR government to drive smart city development

Alibaba Group, announced that it entered into a strategic partnership framework agreement with the Government of Macau Special Administrative Region (Macau), under which Alibaba will support Macau’s transformation into a smart city by using cloud computing technologies in order to bring benefits to both residents and tourists visiting the city. (more…)

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August 7, 2017

Posted by: Avadhoot Patil

Installed base of fleet management systems in the Americas to exceed 18m units by 2021, Berg predicts

According to a new report from M2M/IoT market research provider Berg Insight, the number of active fleet management systems deployed in commercial vehicle fleets in North America was 6.7 million in Q4-2016. (more…)

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July 31, 2017

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Globetouch and Verizon Telematics to work with General Motors for OnStar expansion

28Globetouch and Verizon Telematics are planning to launch upgraded network solutions that will be used by General Motors in connection with the continued global expansion of OnStar’s industry-leading connected vehicle services. (more…)

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Passenger demand for Wi-Fi is now sky-high when choosing an airline

Inflight broadband is changing the airline industry and revolutionising passengers’ expectations of the onboard experience. That is the conclusion from the third annual global Inflight Connectivity Survey, published by Inmarsat, the world’s provider of global mobile satellite communications, in association with market research company GfK. (more…)

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July 28, 2017

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Yiru Zhong named principal analyst for Beecham Research

Beecham Research, the IoT analyst and consulting firm, announced the appointment of Yiru Zhong as principal analyst to broaden and strengthen the company’s program of international market research and analysis in the Internet of Things (IoT) market. (more…)

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July 26, 2017

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‘Groundbreaking’ UK computer software being designed to improve smart cities’ resilience to extreme events

A powerful computer system capable of revolutionising the UK’s ability to plan for extreme events, such as flooding and power outages, is being designed as part of a government scheme to make the nation’s infrastructure more resilient. (more…)

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July 10, 2017

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Billund Airport expands BlipTrack technology to provide passenger flow visibility

Billund Airport in Denmark joins Amsterdam, Auckland and Bristol airports by implementing passenger flow solution from BLIP Systems. The open platform, which previously covered only the security process, now measures passenger flow, queue and dwell time throughout the entire airport area. (more…)

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July 7, 2017

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Holiday in Barbados, bags in Bhutan? Find your luggage on holiday with a new wireless tracking device

Global travel lifestyle brand, TUMI, and network operator AT&T, announced the launch of the TUMI Global Locator. This wireless tracking device is designed to provide travellers with information on the whereabouts of their luggage and travel bags. (more…)

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July 6, 2017

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Where are OTA and in-car data management heading in your car?

Industry projections for over-the-air (OTA) vehicle data management suggest the technology could save automakers US$35 billion over the next five years. That’s a big claim. (more…)

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July 5, 2017

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Growing case for virtual and augmented reality in retail car sales, EU research shows

New research across Europe’s five largest economies polling 1,000 people who either own, or plan to buy a car, highlights the potential for immersive technologies in the automotive marketplace. (more…)

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June 28, 2017

Posted by: Avadhoot Patil