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Mobility technology provider and EasyPark Group subsidiary, ParkMobile, is appointing David Hoyt as the company’s Managing Director for North America after seven years of being its Chief Revenue Officer.  Mr. Hoyt is a mobility expert of 15 years and has served in various positions across various fields. Some of them include the National Sales Manager at T2 Systems, Business Development Manager for the Southeastern US and the Caribbean region at Parkeon and the Vice President, Reginal Manager at Standard Parking. “I would like to congratulate David on his new role," says CEO of EasyPark Group, Cameron Clayton. “David steps in to lead as ParkMobile continues to rapidly expand across North America, much like he has been doing with the national sales team. We look forward to continuing to pave the future of mobility and technology, while developing innovative products and growing nationwide under the leadership of David.” According to a recent media release, his position as Chief Rev...

Tech corporation, Avid Technology, Inc., has released its latest Pro Tools music software update as part of their objective to contribute to the positive growth and increased innovation for music creators. According to them, their update hosts new features that are accessible to music creator – both newcomers and the experienced. Celemony Melodyne via ARA2, an integration into Pro Tools, will allow for various musical alterations as well as speed up working processes for engineers.  Again, the music software has introduced Aux I/O, a macOS specific feature that will allow its users to work on mixes remotely through various online conferencing services. It will also aid in “routing of audio to and from Pro Tools to a variety of software and hardware simultaneously.” Avid Technologies, Inc. says these, and other features, have been inserted to make working easier and quicker for creators. “Music creators of every skill level will heighten their artistic potential and accelerate their...

Silicon Labs and the International Institute of Information Technology – Hyderabad (IIIT-H) will launch its first Wireless Smart Utility Network (Wi-SUN) campus-wide on September 29, 2022 at the Smart City Living Lab.  The introduction on Wi-SUN on the IIIT-H campus will aid in the remote operation of connected smart devices and Internet of Things (IoTs), especially to monitor and control streetlights on the campus. “Hyderabad marks our growing commitment to supporting the development of India and the greater Asia Pacific region. Silicon Labs Hyderabad is fast becoming the leading IoT wireless technology center in the region,” says President and Chief Executive Officer at Silicon Labs, Matt Johnson. “For 15 years, Silicon Labs has been investing time, talent, and resources into building an unprecedented platform to support the broadest set of wireless technologies, standards, and ecosystems worldwide. Our Hyderabad wireless development center is instrumental to our innovation and g...

Wireless technology leader, Silicon Labs, says they are opening their new office in Hyderabad, India, the largest global center for wireless technology operations, on September 28, 2022.  This forms part of their expansion plans while growing the expertise and size of its team in developing products and solutions that advance its use and end-user experience. Officials who joined in the inauguration of Silicon Labs’ office include Principal Secretary of the Industries & Commerce (I&C), Shri Jayesh Ranjan, Information Technology (IT) Departments of the Telangana Government, Matt Johnson, and President, and Chief Executive Officer at Silicon Labs, Manish Kothari among other executives and industry leaders. Minister for Information Technology, Municipal Administration & Urban Development, Industries & Commerce, of Telangana, Shri k. T. Rama Rao, showed excitement over the interest placed on Hyderabad as a hub for global tech investment. “The Government of Telangana has ...

Oxford-based medtech company, Optellum, is securing $14 million in funding from investors to expand operations, research, and medical platforms.  The funding round includes various investors  - both new and existing - led by software technologies firm, Mercia, as well as Intuitive Ventures and Black Opal.  Optellum provides an AI platform that aids in the detection and early treatment of lung cancer. According to them, a critical need has been highlighted as most detection is not noticed until it’s late stage.  “With this strong support and commitment of highly specialized investors, we are positioned to accelerate commercial deployment in both the UK and the United States to expand our installed base,” says Chief Executive Officer at Optellum, Jason Pesterfield.  “Following years of research and clinical trials that have shown the impact of our software on the diagnosis of at-risk lung nodules, we're focused on expanding patient access to this crucial technolog...

Analytics and customer solutions provider, Accedian, is teaming up with Cisco, a computer networking firm, to assist digital service provider, Zain Kuwait, in automating features in their network and service for enhanced customer experience. Based on this partnership, both Accedian and Cisco will fuse their technologies to achieve the said objective. Accedian Skylight merged with Cisco's Crosswork Network Automation platform will setup a path to “help meet its B2B customers’ needs proactively. The partnership will grant Zain Kuwait with unparalleled visibility into its own network,  offer service assurance ‘as a service’ and improve automation In a statement, Vice President of sales for EMEA at Accedian, Gerhard Auer, says that the joint collaboration with Cisco will be beneficial to and targeted at providing a seamless customer experience with Zain Kuwait. He also states that they will help increase visibility and of “joint solutions ‘as a service’”. Furthermore, Managing Director...

Social Identification Platform, TwitterScan, has gained investments of about $4.5 million by international investors to help them boost their operations and growth in the blockchain industry. The platform, established by MetaScan Labs, is Web 3.0 enabled and gets users up to speed with information on Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) as well as “keep track of aggregated market sentiments and present user-friendly trading signs.” “Led by Redpoint Ventures, investors in TwitterScan’s seed round also included Sky9 Capital, UpHonest Capital, KuCoin Ventures, Huobi Ventures, Gate Labs, Mirana Ventures, Element, NGC, LingFeng Capital, Fenbushi US, Antalpha Ventures, 7upDAO, Redline Dao, Cobo Ventures, CyberConnect, SNZ, Viabtc Capital, SF Capital, MetaStone Capital, OneBoat Capital, BitCoke Ventures, MEXC Ventures, Alchemy Pay, Nstone, and YM Capital.”, a press release stated. TwitterScan has also gained support from various partnerships to expand on eco-expansion as well as key collaborations to s...

Australian telecommunications company, Optus, states that they are in contact customers to ensure they are safe after a cybersecurity breach on Friday, September 22, 2022. The company urges all its customers to remain vigilant and calm about the situation. “…While we are not aware of customers having suffered any harm, we encourage customers to have heightened awareness across their accounts, including looking out for unusual or fraudulent activity and any notifications which seem odd or suspicious.” Their press release from the date of the attack stated that they were able to halt the attack after it was noticed and are working with the police and the Australian Cyber Security Centre among other linked organizations to aid in resolving the breach. Information that might have been taken include names, email addresses, and phone numbers among other personal information. Chief Executive Officer at Optus, Kelly Bayer Rosmarin, said: “We are devastated to discover that we have been subject...

Fiber broadband service provider, Conterra Networks, says they will continue to invest in the setup and growth of fiber networks in Bowie County.  An estimated $12.6 million will be added to the initial allocation of $9.5 million within a five-year period. This forms part of the Conterra Networks’ plan to invest and expand their reach to various communities in the United States, thus expanding their network infrastructure. President and Chief Executive Officer of Conterra Networks, Craig Gunderson said: “We continue to prioritize the communities we serve by investing in local network infrastructure. This investment is critical to the growth in Bowie County. With the ever-increasing business connectivity requirements, we are always committed to enabling limitless communications opportunities for our customers by providing access to custom-designed, ultra-high-capacity broadband networks.” The firm boasts of a one hundred percent fiber network with consistent service and fast network...

Technology company, IDTechEx, is considering the use of Perovskite Photovoltaics (PV) to power devices that are in constant use at home or for business. According to them, the ability to power devices in a reliable way with cheap, sustainable energy enables the continuity of life for Internet of Things (IoT) devices without the need for battery charge or replacement, aiding the agenda for “a connected world”. Perovskite solar cells have the ability to convert light to electricity when light is shown on the material. It is said to have high-power density like silicon PV but with low production cost and a quicker manufacturing speed. The solar cells also maintain high efficiency even in low light scenarios such as being indoor. IDTechEx is looking to integrate these thin film solar cells in everyday IoT devices such as smoke alarms, motion sensors, and smaller electronic devices among others with enough light exposure; thus, the phasing out of batteries and wires. Furthermore, the media ...

Verizon and Tracfone have jointly introduced Total by Verizon, a prepaid wireless retail brand that aids in prepaid wireless service along with 5G services from Verizon. This offers customers a no-contract wireless service among other perks as offered through Verizon’s LTE and 5G networks. According to Total by Verizon, the new introduction presents attractive, beneficial plans as they seek to revolutionize the prepaid service industry. Offerings consists of four plan options with perks for 5G network coverage and hotspot, phone communications, unlimited text and data messaging, as well as streaming offers from Disney+, Disney, Pixar, Marvel and suchlike. “With Total by Verizon, consumers now have a premium no-contract, credit- free option available, which they can choose from without having to settle for lower quality or inferior customer service,” said President of TracFone Wireless, Inc. and Executive Vice President of Verizon, Eduardo Diaz Corona, “We're improving the...

Chief Executive Officer at Huawei Cloud, Zhang Ping’an, has disclosed plans to expand the market for Huawei Cloud as he unveiled Huawei’s “Go Cloud, Go Global” ecosystem plan. This occurred during Huawei Connect 2022, a Huawei controlled event to release new technology, in Bangkok. According to Mr. Ping’an, the “Go Cloud, Go Global” initiative will focus on having an Everything-as-a-Service (EaaS) platform along with localized experience, industry and business insights and new technologies. This will project cloud as a suitable option for businesses while going global. At the event, Rotating Chairman for Huawei, Ken Hu, under his keynote speech, encouraged organizations to capitalize on cloud usage considering the furtherance of digital smart tech. The company is making service and API integrations that aid in a smoother cloud experience. “Huawei Cloud is committed to building one global network, which allows services on Huawei Cloud to be accessed within 50 milliseconds from anywhere ...

AI warehouse service solution company, Motion2AI, has launched MotionInsight™, a warehouse management software designed to aid supervisors in the optimization of operations and performance. With data collected under their MotionKit™ and MotionAPI™, the software seeks to capitalize on Artificial Intelligence (AI) to offer specific actions of improvement to overall productivity after its analysis. The software also provides “supporting data” to validate its analysis for improvement and applies automation to various management procedures where needed. “Data visualizations and graphics enable performance tracking to support informed decision-making.” “Warehouse managers and supervisors often have access to raw data, but they struggle to extract meaningful insights that can improve their operations,” said Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Motion2AI, Byungsoo Kim Motion2AI. “MotionInsight™ addresses this challenge by using AI to recommend clear distinct projects across all face...

Space technology company, Voyager Space, and commercial space service provider, Nanoracks, have signed separate declarations of intent with selected Latin American space agencies to further commercial and access opportunities between them. The agreement was signed at the International Astronautical Congress (IAC) with the Colombian Space Agency, the El Salvador Aerospace Institute, the Mexican Space Agency, the Guatemalan Association of Space Sciences and Engineering, and the Costa Rican startup Orbital Space Technologies.  President of International and Space Stations at Voyager Space, Jeffery Manber has expressed his contentment with the partnership and its positive effect on space economies in the signed countries. “We look forward to working closely with the space agencies in Colombia, El Salvador, Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica, and potentially more countries in the region to support their current space initiatives and work together to make future commercial space platforms acc...

AI robotics firm, Nala Technologies, has made an agreement with Tech establishment, Saudi Excellence Company, to develop and incorporate the use of AI robots for autonomous food services in Saudi Arabia. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between both parties at the Global AI summit 2022 will afford both companies the opportunity to present AI solutions to food service and delivery. This also includes their plan to establish “ the country's first fully autonomous eatery” dealing in Saudi and Middle Eastern cuisine. General Manager of the Asia Pacific region for Nala Robotics, Balaji Koneru, expressed delight in working with the Saudi tech company that had significant experience. “ Saudi Arabia   is an important international trade route connecting   Asia ,   Europe   and   Africa   continents. Our collaboration will help Nala Robotics maximize the strategic geographic position and grow our business across the   Middle East   and ...

  Payment technology establishment, Flutterwave, says that merchants are allowed to accept eNaira as part of payment option by customer on their platform in Nigeria. This will be an addition to the already existing means of payment options available to users. The digital currency was approved by Nigeria’s Central Bank as a means of making electronic payments. Thus, anyone registered on the eNaira platform can make payment with Flutterwave with that option. Currently operating in various markets across Africa, Europe, and North America, the electronic payment platform secures transactions for businesses in over 150 listed currencies, the Naira and eNaira included. They proide “ technology, infrastructure, and services to enable global businesses, payment service providers and Pan-African banks to accept and process payments on any channel (Web, Mobile, ATM & POS).” “With our new adoption of eNaira as a payment method on Flutterwave, we're enabling various payment methods t...

  Software development company, Wondershare has launched an app dedicated to aiding Apple users transfer their files to their new iPhone 14 device. The Wondershare MobileTrans V4.0 was introduced after Wondershare found that searches for channels to transfer their data to another iPhone had increased. The company has said users will continue to access other features such as retrieving data when deleted by accident and data transfer among others. The software is compatible with iOS versions 6.0 or higher. There are options that suit various Android devices running on an Android 4.4 and above. Product leader of MobileTrans, PeakYu, has said that users will get to benefit from the new updates that come with the app, noting data control and a “smooth experience as one of the key factors. “It can assist them in scientifically migrating and managing the information on their phones by providing secure data transfer and backup from phone to phone, phone to computer, Cloud storage to ...

  Leading technology provider, Canon Solutions America, a subsidiary of Canon U.S.A. Inc., has announced the release of AgilePointV.8.0, a cloud-based, low- and no-code digital transformation platform for tackling hybrid work environment needs. The developed platform creates for business users a personalized space when they can “interact with   processes, workflows, and data in real time.” Personal developers are able to assist in application building with nifty tools provided for custom functions. Thus, users do not have to be inclined in writing lines of code to use and it can fast track the creating and maintaining of an application designed to automate business processes. “This architecture also facilitates mobile-ready applications and promotes automated data flow to save both time and money.” “Digital transformation remains an important way to help our customers, and AgilePoint's capabilities can assist with process automation and document and process workflow amon...

Technology services company, IBM and Indian Telecommunications company, Bharti Airtel, are working together to distribute Airtel’s edge computing platform across Indian cities. The hybrid platform, announced at Think Mumbai, is said to assist industries to quickly, yet efficiently create innovative solutions that prioritizes and values their clients and operations. With help from the IBM Cloud Satellite and Red Hat OpenShift, Bharti Airtel’s computing platform will ensure the storage, safety and security of data as it positively impacts customers and businesses. This, coupled with the expected rollout of 5G in India, will encourage growth and value in edged computing, estimating a potential one trillion in economic impact by 2035. “As India gears up to experience 5G, we see a massive opportunity to help businesses across industries transform how they deliver goods and services,” said Chief Executive Officer for Enterprise at Airtel Business, Ganesh Lakshminarayanan. “We have th...

  Smart devices manufacturer, Fractus, and Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya (UPC), have agreed to set up the Fractus-UPC Deep Tech Hub to carry out research that bring about and promote technology solutions. The parties who signed the agreement were the Dean of the UPC, Daniel Crespo, and President and Chief Executive Officer at Fractus, Rubén Bonet. The plan, as stated in their release, is to help them in exploring deep tech and couching impacting solutions. They intend to focus on an array of fields in science and technology where challenges are tackled as well as the promotion of “ research, innovation and knowledge transfer.” The Fractus-UPC Deep Tech Hub will focus on related deep tech activities such as developing talent, training, innovation, and research among others. This focus will facilitate start-up/spin-off creation by UPC in the field of deep tech. “The activities of the hub will also promote the UPC's R+D+I in the deep tech field through industrial doctorat...

  Technology corporation, OPPO, has announced the upcoming release their new flagship, the Reno8 series, and other IoT technologies on September 20, 2022 at the Green Planet, Dubai. This, OPPO says, will give their customers topnotch user experience. The tech company has confirmed that there will be three model on the series: Reno8 Pro 5G, Reno8 5G, and Reno Z, to suit the needs of a diverse ecosystem. The new flagship boasts OPPO’s MariSilicon image processing for enhanced photography whether in the day or at night. President of OPPO MEA, Ethan Xue said, “At OPPO, our customers are always top of mind when developing new products. With the launch of the Reno8 Series, we strive once again to elevate and exceed our customers’ needs by delivering an immaculate smartphone user experience, powered by leading technological innovations at the core. Each Reno series we release to the market is enhanced in every aspect to ensure we constantly push boundaries and set the industry stand...

  PassFab, a password unlocking software firm, had released its new update that can be used for the new iOS 16 chipset by Apple. The tool has been developed to help users who are locked out of their iPhones to retrieve their data. According to a recent press release, the PassFab iPhone Unlocker will be able to bypass an iPhone lock without using a setup passcode. Their aim is to present a software that can help user unlock their phones without having to attempt “useless tricks” that may damage the operation of the phone. “If you are a user new to iPhone or if you have recently changed your iPhone's passcode to secure your information, but now you can't remember the new one and find yourself locked out of your own phone, we have the perfect solution for you,” As part of the release, PassFab also introduced a ‘Back to School’ promotional offer available until October 7, 2022. The firm is offering a fifty-eight percent discount along with the PassFab iPhone Unlocker. The fir...

  Apple has launched its new set of iPhones, the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max, along with its base iPhone 14 and 14 Plus new features and other devices in its ecosystem. The launch took place at Apple’s ‘Far Out’ event with a ninety-minute presentation. The pro versions of the new iPhones come with Apple’s latest A16 Bionic chip for increased processing while the base  versions are fitted with the A15 Bionic chip from the previous year.   The new phone’s front a new feature, the dynamic island, which swaps the well-known iPhone notch with a widget type display that display updates without distractions. This will work in both the home screen and lock screen mode. The iPhones Pro’s will also house an Always On display which will show limited information when the phone in in sleep. In addition, the company has, for the first time, introduced a 48MP main camera to complement its photogenic engine (light performance) for improved picture quality. Also, there is the ...

  Cloud computing company, OrionVM, has added to it’s fold AI and automotive computing firm, Blaize, to aid in offering AI-as-a-Service (AIaaS) features to their customers. The addition will assist organizations to effectively attend to the Artificial Intelligence (AI) needs. Both companies have agreed to sell Blaize’s AI application along with OrionVM’s cloud computing platform. “Now, companies do not need to build their clouds, or rely on inflexible and expensive public clouds to build, test, and utilize their artificial intelligence systems. They can now take advantage of data insights through AIaaS without expensive up-front investments. This allows them to harness the power of machine learning at significantly lower costs”, said Chief Operating Officer and Vice President for Partnerships at OrionVM, Daniel Pfeiffer. Mr. Pfeiffer expressed excitement about their partnership as well as offerings by Blaize to help enterprises. We built our AI solutions with a deep underst...

  LG Electronics has out doored its Life’s Good Award platform to find next level ideas in presenting and promoting a good life for their customers. As part of pushing an eco-friendly agenda, LG, by this platform, will continue to expand on the project to help provide a safe, user-centered environment for all. The company seeks to collaborate with individuals or groups who share in their purpose. The period for entry was set from September 6 through October 10, 2022. Participants are to present ideas targeted at beneficial to the environment or to people “ prioritizing safety, usability, and accessibility.” Submission’s will be done on the LIFE’S GOOD AWARD website. “ The  LIFE'S GOOD AWARD  encapsulates our philosophy of innovation, and our belief that the road to a better future can only be paved if we all come together," said Chief Executive Officer of LG , William Cho. "We look forward to seeing people's innovative ideas for a better society and healthier en...

  Smartphone manufacturer, TECNO, has launched itself first in its laptop product category. The TECNO MEGABOOK T1 was launched at IFA 2022 on September 2, 2022 in Berlin. TECNO has stated that its laptop brand is mostly targeted at Generations Z users in terms of it outlook and light weight. It also comes with a 17½ hour battery span that is said to last about three days of work and 65W charging for fast effective charging. Other features the smartphone company included was its shiny look and aluminium metal finish that attracts the attention of young users, its Windows 11 installation for ease of use, its 15.6-inch IPS FHD screen with clear brightness and eye comfort certification and its own sound system for an enhanced audio experience by users. This forms part of TECNO’s AloT ecosystem since 2019, where the company seeks to come up with other smart, user-friendly devices to change the performance of daily tasks and interactions between several devices. “Built on our uni...