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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
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
