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Five ways the UK plans to embrace a driverless future
Cartech

Five ways the UK plans to embrace a driverless future

The UK plans to have self-driving vehicles up and running on roads by 2030. In the 11 years leading up to that goal, there's a careful approach to the rollout.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Sep 2019
Swedish company teams up with CERN to advance autonomous car tech
Data Analytics

Swedish company teams up with CERN to advance autonomous car tech

Zenuity partners with CERN to leverage machine learning for autonomous cars, aiming to enhance safety through rapid data interpretation and decision-making.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Sep 2019
Gartner: IoT market growth shows no sign of slowing
Internet of Things

Gartner: IoT market growth shows no sign of slowing

Utilities will be the highest user of IoT endpoints, totalling 1.17 billion endpoints in 2019, and increasing 17% in 2020 to reach 1.37 billion.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Sep 2019
AI, Blockchain and IoT big talking points for CEOs when it comes to disruption
Blockchain

AI, Blockchain and IoT big talking points for CEOs when it comes to disruption

AI, blockchain, and IoT are the most discussed disruptive technologies amongst global CEOs, according to GlobalData.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Aug 2019
Jaguar Land Rover's new research heralds the next generation of cars
Digital Signage

Jaguar Land Rover's new research heralds the next generation of cars

Jaguar Land Rover, partnering with Cambridge University, is pioneering immersive 3D head-up display tech to boost driver safety and in-car entertainment.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2019
DXC Technology & Google Cloud drive innovation for enterprises
Digital Transformation

DXC Technology & Google Cloud drive innovation for enterprises

Enterprises now have a new way of modernising mission-critical IT and integrating digital solutions on Google Cloud Platform, thanks to DXC Technology.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2019
Keysight solution helps prevent cyber-attacks on connected vehicles
IoT Security

Keysight solution helps prevent cyber-attacks on connected vehicles

Potential issues identified post-production, with the risk of recalls, cost orders of magnitude more to repair than when found during pre-deployment testing.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Aug 2019
Bose engineers 14 speakers for Chevrolet's 2020 Corvette Stingray
Digital Entertainment

Bose engineers 14 speakers for Chevrolet's 2020 Corvette Stingray

Eighth generation Chevrolet Corvette to feature Bose's 'most powerful & highest performing sound system ever for a sports car' with 14 speakers.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2019
LG rolls out Apple AirPlay 2 on 2019 ThinQ AI TVs
Digital Signage

LG rolls out Apple AirPlay 2 on 2019 ThinQ AI TVs

Users can stream their favourite movies and television shows from the Apple TV app and other video apps as well as view photos directly on their LG AI TVs.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2019
Goonhilly opens new data centre with green HPC platform for AI and ML
Hyperscale

Goonhilly opens new data centre with green HPC platform for AI and ML

Goonhilly Earth Station unveils a new eco-friendly data centre, deploying a liquid immersion cooling system to power its AI and ML on-demand platform.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2019
OpenText and Mastercard partner dominate financial processes market
Data Analytics

OpenText and Mastercard partner dominate financial processes market

OpenText and Mastercard have joined forces to digitise financial processes in global supply chains, starting with the automotive sector.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2019
Tesla's suit against ex-employee a strong case for IP security
Data Protection

Tesla's suit against ex-employee a strong case for IP security

Tesla's case against ex-employee for allegedly leaking Autopilot trade secrets to Xiaopeng Motors underscores the urgent need for robust IP security measures.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2019
Microsoft releases progammes and tech for partners
Unified Communications

Microsoft releases progammes and tech for partners

Microsoft invests in partner ecosystem with new technologies and programmes to advance partner engagement around cloud.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2019
UK tackles mapping challenges for self-driving vehicles
Cartech

UK tackles mapping challenges for self-driving vehicles

The UK is spearheading global standards for high-definition mapping crucial for the safe deployment of self-driving vehicles, aiming for wide-scale use by 2030.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2019

Stories from Other Regions

'Rotation Champions' heralding the way for the future of business in China
Supply Chain

'Rotation Champions' heralding the way for the future of business in China

A select few Chinese firms are outperforming their peers through digitisation strategies, says a report by Accenture.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2019
Toyota invests in hydrogen-fuelled vehicles for a brighter future
Cartech

Toyota invests in hydrogen-fuelled vehicles for a brighter future

Toyota ramps up investment in hydrogen-fuelled vehicles to decarbonise transport, targeting a 90% cut in CO2 emissions per vehicle by 2050.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 30th Aug 2019
Kiwi startup making waves in electric transport
Cartech

Kiwi startup making waves in electric transport

Kiwi startup ZeroC is revolutionising electric transport with zero carbon services, already reducing 160 KG of CO2 and aiming for nationwide expansion.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2019
Kiwis warming up to electric vehicles, cost remains barrier
Cartech

Kiwis warming up to electric vehicles, cost remains barrier

A Trade Me survey reveals 74% of Kiwis considering an EV for their next car, up from 50% last year, but high costs remain a major hurdle.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2019