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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
Walmart’s Strategic Implementation of Electronic Shelf Labels (ESL): A Game-Changer for U.S. Retail?
The big next step for retail’s commitment to in-store digital transformation Walmart, the world’s largest retailer also known for its
Thousands of enterprises and workers across industries around the globe woke up Friday morning to what is described as the
High-end edge servers are revolutionizing operational environments and creating substantial value for both OEMs and end users. Most notably, this
AI integration has emerged as an avenue for competitive differentiation across the software world. Large Language Models (LLMs) have demonstrated
This week, at Apple’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), the company announced several new developments, led by their anticipated entrance
Zebra Technologies held its 2024 Innovation Day on May 14th, giving partners and analysts a dive into the company’s latest
We live in a dynamic era where the traditional office setting, complete with desks and computers, is no longer the
What Happened?Last week, Claroty announced it had raised $100 million in strategic growth financing. Building on $635 million in previously-raised funding, Claroty
While ambitious goals to utilize generative artificial intelligence (AI) to automate the writing of code have gained popularity with recent
New Research Available: The Global Market for Industrial IoT Platforms In recent years, growth within the market for Industrial IoT
The first Intel Foundry Direct Connect event took place this week and VDC Research was on hand to learn about
With the growth of the software-defined vehicle (SDV) and advancements in electrification across the mobility space, over-the-air (OTA) updates have
Initially adopted within the mobile phone industry and spreading across the consumer electronics market, over-the-air (OTA) updates have emerged as
By nature, autonomous cars amplify cybersecurity stakes. If hackers compromise a self-driving car’s internal computing network, its safety critical components
