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.
May 6, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
In January, the GSMA, the global organisation unifying the mobile ecosystem, introduced a new industry-wide technical specification called SGP.32 v1.2, together with test, compliance and security specifications to ensure eSIM Internet of Things (IoT) technologies, used within IoT products, are secure and interoperable when interacting with communications networks and service platforms around the world. The GSMA has now included certification of this specification as part of its GSMA eUICC Security Assurance scheme and eSIM Compliance program, ensuring eSIM IoT products comply with stringent security and interoperability requirements, alongside already established consumer and machine-to-machine eSIM product certification. (more…)
April 30, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
The mobile cellular connectivity market has standardised on roaming as a simple mechanism that provides connectivity at home and abroad. Today, millions of Internet of Things (IoT) devices use the same mechanism to connect to networks across the world allowing devices to travel between countries – such as shipping containers – and for manufacturers to create a single product with a single SIM that can access connectivity globally.
January 17, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
SmartSense by Digi has announced the appointment of Stefanie Miller, the managing director of category strategy and growth at Kellanova Europe, to its food service advisory board, which focuses on consumer packaged goods (CPG) safety. Miller joins a group of leaders from Giant Eagle, Schnuck Markets, NewRoad Capital Partners, Nutrition Core Solutions and Clipper Advisory Group. (more…)
January 7, 2025
Posted by: Magda Dabrowska
LocatorX has announced two new members to its strategic advisory board, Colonel Michael Stephens (retired) and Joshua Bass. These additions further strengthen the company’s commitment to expanding its partnerships and Go-To-Market (GTM) strategy for the government and defense sectors. (more…)
November 21, 2024
Posted by: Magda Dabrowska
DZS and AXON Networks have announced the acquisition of DZS’ Service Assurance and WiFi Management software portfolio by AXON Networks. The all-cash, US$34 million transaction transfers all CloudCheck, Expresse and TruSpeed assets and IP patents to AXON, along with a skilled development team and long-time marquee customers. These products will be integrated into AXON’s Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) portfolio, while DZS will focus its development and go-to-market strategy on its Networking, Connectivity and Cloud Edge portfolio. The transaction also represents an expansion of the partnership between the two companies, enabling cross-selling opportunities. (more…)
October 17, 2024
Posted by: Magda Dabrowska
2024 Automotive World China (AWC) will be held at the Shenzhen International Convention and Exhibition Center (Bao’an) from November 6-8. As one of the most influential professional exhibitions in China’s intelligent and connected vehicle sector, AWC will gather renowned global enterprises from the automotive supply chain, showcasing technologies, fostering business collaboration, releasing trends, and driving innovation across the industry. (more…)
October 11, 2024
Posted by: Magda Dabrowska
September 25, 2024
Posted by: Magda Dabrowska
Surgere, an AI-powered supply chain visibility SaaS company, has named Nykaj Nair as the company’s first chief revenue officer, an important step forward as Surgere seeks to drive significant new growth, enter new industries and deliver boundary-pushing solutions for customers everywhere.
Nair brings more than two decades of experience in business development, sales and leadership for global companies. Most recently, Nair served as the managing director and general manager for global IoT sales for Cisco, a worldwide software, networking, security, computing and technology company. There, he led strategy on Cisco’s internet of things (IoT) solutions, experience he will draw on to take Surgere into a new era.
“Supply chain uncertainty is a massive challenge for global industry and Surgere has a tremendous opportunity to remove that uncertainty by providing real-time visibility and intelligence,” Nair said. “I believe that this team truly has the opportunity to change the world and I couldn’t be more excited to help drive our next phase of growth through initiatives and the accelerated, worldwide adoption of our unique platform.”
The chief revenue officer position has emerged in forward-thinking organisations as a critical leadership role for driving holistic revenue growth strategies. At Surgere, Nair will unify marketing, sales and service delivery to create a streamlined, customer-centric approach that optimises every stage of the revenue cycle.
“Nykaj’s business development and strategic acumen speak for themselves and we couldn’t be happier to welcome him to Surgere,” said William Wappler, the CEO at Surgere. “This company started at my kitchen table in 2004. The sky has always been the limit for our growth potential and we firmly believe Nykaj will be instrumental as we capitalise on the supply chain technology market and accelerate the growth of our platform.”
Prior to his tenure at Cisco, Nair held leadership and management positions at Ingram Micro, Canon and Tech Pacific (India) Limited. He holds his bachelor of engineering degree from Bangalore University and his master of business administration degree from Queensland University of Technology.
To learn more about Surgere, visit www.Surgere.com.
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August 1, 2024
Posted by: Magda Dabrowska
Nippon Express Holdings has signed a partnership agreement with Iceland-based Controlant.
Headquartered in Iceland, Controlant enables transportation intervention and automated product release in the highly regulated pharmaceutical industry. The company’s technology and services, including platforms compliant with FDA 21 CFR Part 11 and GxP – validated IoT loggers, have been adopted by global pharmaceutical companies and logistics service providers around the world. (more…)
July 1, 2024
Posted by: Magda Dabrowska
