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To the dismay of skeptics, Moore’s law has held true for 60 years. The number of transistors per microchip has
As industries continue their march toward digitalization, the role of networking technologies at the operational edge is becoming more strategic
Hardware innovations advance edge AI, but software innovations make it possible. Model optimization technology has brought bulky AI models to
Shortly after the February 2022 invasion of Ukraine by Russian forces, the hand-controlled first-person view (FPV) drone emerged as a
Industrial organizations today are undergoing a profound shift in how they manage and maintain critical equipment. Machine health monitoring is
Sustainability, digital transformation and industrial AI dominated discussions at Hannover Messe 2025. Over 4,000 exhibitors from around the globe convened in
Yesterday, Samsung launched its newest rugged devices, the Galaxy XCover7 Pro and Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro, engineered for industries that demand reliable
TKH Vision is a machine vision conglomerate headquartered in Netherlands. It offers a comprehensive range of camera-based vision systems for
LogiMAT and ProMat showcased the breakthrough innovations that are revolutionizing intelligent automation in 2025 and beyond. The VDC team had
Across many industries, frontline mobile workers perform beyond the traditional office setup, tackling daily challenges without the convenience of a
CES 2025 highlighted the growing influence of Edge AI, automotive technologies, and low-Power IoT applications VDC attended CES 2025, an
VDC Research recently published its 2024 Buyer Behavior Guide, exploring decision makers’ preferences on enterprise and government technology. The survey highlights
In December 2024 Zebra Technologies announced its intent to acquire Photoneo, a Slovakian maker of 3D sensors for machine vision.
Artificial intelligence workloads are the engines driving innovation, transforming operational data into fuel for solutions powering the connected world. At
The past few years have seen a boom in the satellite industry due to the reductions in costs to send
Earlier this month, private wireless solution provider, GXC, announced that the company was acquired by Motive Companies, a systems integrator
Ongoing digital transformation within factories and the shift to Industry 5.0 standards is driving the need for automated, cloud-based solutions
Over the years, several high-profile breaches have drawn attention to the consequences of inadequately secured OT networks and systems. Though
UK technology providers are shepherding a wave of emerging, lucrative smart city market opportunities for the embedded and IoT ecosystem.
A dozen years have passed since first comparing the degree of faith we have in hot dogs’ composition to that
On Wednesday, August 21st, smart data capture provider Scandit announced its acquisition of the technology of MarketLab, a Polish image
The IoT and embedded systems landscape is undergoing a revolutionary transformation. With 5G connectivity’s unparalleled speeds, ultra-low latency, and ability
The automotive industry is undergoing unprecedented change as technological advancements enable the development of features for connected infotainment and services,
In just a few days, millions will flock to Paris for the 2024 Olympic Games to watch athletes compete at
