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Affirmo: Could AI make a reality of IoT dreams?

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Affirmo's Lip Sing Tay says AI can unlock smarter real-time location tracking, as the Singapore firm targets tougher IoT use cases.
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Waterloo's Mappedin raises USD $24.5M for city-scale mapping

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Mappedin secures USD $24.5 million from Edison Partners to push its indoor mapping platform beyond buildings and into city-scale deployments.
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AI can inspire travel, but it still can't book it. That's about to change

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AI is moving travel from inspiration to transaction, but live inventory, accuracy and booking infrastructure still stand between chat and checkout.
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Wireless Broadband Alliance sees Wi-Fi 7 gains in offices

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Wireless Broadband Alliance says Wi-Fi 7 Multi-Link Operation cuts latency and lifts throughput in live office trials with AT&T, RUCKUS Networks and Intel.
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Qualtrics boosts CX suite with new AI & automation tools

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Qualtrics unveils AI-driven CX upgrades to unify feedback, automate text analysis and deploy agents that resolve customer issues in real time.
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Inside Wialon's Partner Challenge: How telematics went off road at Dakar Rally

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Wialon took 12 top partners from 12 countries off road at the Dakar Rally, turning desert telematics into a high-stakes team challenge.
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Vusion & Qualcomm unveil AI-native vision for retail

Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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wearables
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digital transformation
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cx
Vusion and Qualcomm set out vision for AI-native shops using BLE, smart shelves and edge computing to tighten operations and boost margins.
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TCCA issues new specs for 4G & 5G mission critical callout

Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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4g technology
TCCA releases first Broadband Callout specs for 4G and 5G mission critical paging, aiming to boost global interoperability for emergency services.
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HERE & Amap join forces on global AI navigation for SDVs

Fri, 7th Nov 2025
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HERE Technologies and Amap have partnered to develop AI-driven navigation for software-defined vehicles, supporting Chinese carmakers expanding globally.
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SuperWorld & ASI Alliance partner to build virtual real estate

Mon, 25th Aug 2025
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SuperWorld partners with ASI Alliance to enhance its virtual real estate platform by integrating decentralised AI, creating immersive and monetisable real-world linked experiences.