The automotive industry is starting to recognise that data is quickly becoming the new ‘fuel’ for the sector. And, says Charles Eagan, chief technology officer, BlackBerry, forward-looking automakers envision a future where they will be able to combine and analyse various pieces of information from different vehicle systems. The data accessed will reveal things such […]

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Smartrac, a global provider of RFID technology and solutions, partners with Honk Mobile, a technology company that is reshaping the future of parking by enabling the fastest and most convenient customer experience with the virtual parking metre, HonkTAP. Smartrac is supplying Honk with its customised ‘Block On-Metal’ NFC tags, providing best-in-class products and tapping functionality. […]

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Alibaba A.I. Labs, an AI research division of Alibaba Group, announced at CES Asia partnerships with auto brands, including Audi, Renault and Honda to drive a smart mobility initiative in China. Tmall Genie Auto, an Artificial Intelligence solution developed by Alibaba A.I. Labs, will be integrated into the automakers’ specific internet cars in China. Owners […]

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TomTom, the location technology specialist, announced the launch of TomTom GO Navigation. This new app for iOS will boast TomTom’s latest innovations and the freshest maps, together with Apple CarPlay compatibility, so drivers can use their app on an in-dash screen as well. TomTom GO Navigation lets drivers experience the real-time services of online navigation without draining […]

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Martello Technologies Group Inc., a provider of network performance management solutions for real-time communications, has been selected alongside six other promising Canadian technology companies to participate in the BlackBerry/L-SPARK Accelerator Program. Spanning more than six months and focused on intensive, one-on-one, training, the accelerator program is designed to bring new products to market using BlackBerry […]

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Global Embedded Software Market is set to grow from its current market value of more than $12 billion (€10 billion) to over $20 billion (€17 billion) by 2025. This is according to a new research report by Global Market Insights, Inc. The embedded software market growth is attributed to the increasing adoption of embedded devices […]

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A recent European survey commissioned by Clarion with YouGov has provided an insight into the public’s attitudes towards current and future car technologies. YouGov spoke to more than 6,000 adults in France, Germany, Italy and the UK. As Sebastien Brame, senior manager at Faurecia Clarion Electronics reports, the results clearly show safety as the top priority for the connected […]

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Safe Fleet, a global provider of safety solutions for fleet vehicles, announces the launch of its Intelligent Perimeter Safety Solutions that include its patents-pending Predictive Stop Arm and its Right-Hand Danger Zone protection system — two innovative solutions that use predictive analytics, advanced sensors and radar technology to increase safety where students are most at […]

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The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) moderated a panel of Applied Information, Inc. president Bryan Mulligan, Audi director of Government Affairs Brad Stertz, and Qualcomm senior director of Engineering Vincent Park at the 2019 Intelligent Transportation Society of America (ITSA) Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. The speakers discussed the central role that Standards play in […]

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Cloud computing has transformed the IT landscape, bringing massive benefits in costs, flexibility and reliability. It is now the default approach for most applications, with the Cisco Global Cloud Index predicting that cloud processing will reach 94% by 2021 and Gartner forecasting that cloud will account for 28% of enterprise IT investment by 2023. This […]

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