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HERE Technologies, Precisely Deepen Partnership to Deliver Location Data
HERE Technologies and Precisely said they are expanding their collaboration to deliver “trusted” location data for enterprise customers. The extended partnership will combine HERE’s global mapping and real-time location platform with Precisely’s data integrity and verification services, offering users more accurate and reliable geospatial insights.
Companies across sectors such as logistics, telecommunications and utilities will benefit from the improved data — which can enhance routing, asset management and network planning, the companies said.
Contact: Reed Findlay, HERE Technologies, (703) 966-6284, reed.findlay@here.com.
Embention Integrates Septentrio GNSS Receivers with Veronte Autopilots for Enhanced UAV Navigation
Embention has announced that its Veronte Autopilot systems are now fully compatible with GNSS receivers from Septentrio, strengthening navigation and positioning capabilities for unmanned aerial vehicles. The integration allows developers to pair Septentrio’s precise GNSS modules, such as the Mosaic-X5, with Veronte Autopilots with minimal configuration, enabling reliable navigation data even in complex environments, the company said.
Embention said the partnership reflects a long-standing collaboration between the companies and expands flexibility for UAV builders looking to tailor positioning systems to mission requirements.
Contact: Embention Communications, 34 965 652 052, info@embention.com.
RoundSolutions and Swift Navigation Team Up to Deliver Centimeter-Level GPS for Telematics and IoT
RoundSolutions and Swift Navigation announced a partnership to bring reliable, centimeter-level GPS accuracy to telematics and IoT applications. The collaboration combines RoundSolutions’ telematics infrastructure with Swift Navigation’s high-precision GNSS technology to enable precise location tracking for devices and fleets. The firms said the enhanced positioning will support use cases from fleet management to asset tracking where standard GPS precision is insufficient. This upgrade aims to meet growing demand for accurate location data in logistics, transportation and IoT deployments, the companies say.
Contact: Swift Navigation, media@swiftnav.com, (415) 519-8900.
NextNav Launches First 5G-Powered PNT Network in Santa Clara County
NextNav NN -0.06%↓ said it has begun operating what it calls the world’s first 5G-powered positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) network in Santa Clara County, Calif., marking a key step toward commercial deployment of a terrestrial GPS backup. The network uses a standards-compliant 5G signal with a Positioning Reference Signal and NextNav’s 3D PNT architecture to deliver both resilient location services and broadband, the company said. The company said the rollout supports broader adoption of 5G terrestrial PNT for operators, enterprises and public safety applications and advances its mission to offer a resilient complement to GPS.
Contact: NextNav, nnmedia@nextnav.com, nextnav.com.
Infleqtion Wins $2M U.S. Army Contract to Enhance Navigation and Timing with AI
Infleqtion announced it has secured a $2 million contract from the U.S. Army to develop contextual machine-learning capabilities for assured navigation and timing in challenging environments. The project aims to improve the resilience of positioning, navigation and timing systems against signal interference, degradation and denial. Infleqtion said its AI-driven solution will help the Army maintain accurate and reliable PNT information for mission-critical operations.
Contact: Infleqtion, https://infleqtion.com.
Pozyx Launches RTLS v2025.2 to Boost Scalability and Deployment Flexibility
Pozyx has released its RTLS v2025.2 update aimed at improving scalability and deployment flexibility across complex industrial environments. The new software introduces three levels of positioning accuracy — high-precision (10–30 cm), approximate (~5 m) and presence detection — allowing organizations to tailor infrastructure and expand coverage cost-effectively. The release also includes a native omlox hub connector to enable seamless integration with omlox-compliant systems, simplifying multi-zone and multi-floor deployments and fostering interoperability with vendor-neutral solutions.
Contact: Pozyx, 32 9 245 90 20, press@pozyx.io; www.pozyx.io.
u-blox Rolls Out SIG 2.00 Firmware for Precise Wi-Fi 6E Geolocation Compliance
THALWIL, Switzerland-based u-blox has launched SIG 2.00, a specialized GNSS firmware tailored for Wi-Fi 6E/7/8 access points operating in the 6 GHz band, enabling precise geolocation with 95 percent confidence-bound accuracy to meet Automated Frequency Coordination requirements in the United States and Canada. The firmware, compatible with u-blox’s M10 and F10 GNSS platforms, delivers enhanced positioning performance in multipath environments, allowing access points to safely share the 6 GHz spectrum with incumbent services like microwave links while simplifying regulatory compliance for manufacturers, the company said.
Contact: Sven Etzold, u-blox, 41 76 561 0066, sven.etzold@u-blox.com.
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CPI TMD Completes Sea Trials of Quantum Navigation System on UK Vessel
CPI Electron Device Business – TMD Technologies Division has successfully conducted sea trials of its HARLEQUIN quantum-hybrid inertial navigation system aboard the operational vessel THV Galatea, operated by Trinity House, demonstrating stable performance of quantum sensors in real-world maritime conditions without continuous reliance on GNSS like GPS. The HARLEQUIN system integrates a quantum accelerometer to correct drift in classical inertial navigation, extending accurate positioning during GNSS outages that could otherwise cost the UK economy £1.4 billion in a single day.
Data from the trials will inform system upgrades, with a second field trial planned for late 2026 to further advance resilient positioning, navigation and timing capabilities for maritime, defense and commercial applications.
Contact: Edward Boughton, CPI Electron Device Business, 44 7354 249996, edward.boughton@cpiedb.com.
Sonitor Expands SonitorONE Platform
Sonitor has announced an expansion of its SonitorONE real-time locating platform into a full enterprise solution designed to help hospitals streamline operations amid rising pressures on healthcare systems. The enhanced platform now combines six locating technologies, including Sonitor’s ultrasound low energy and BLE, with a suite of workflow applications to support patient flow, asset tracking, staff safety and other critical hospital functions, the company said.
Company executives said the expanded SonitorONE will allow healthcare providers to leverage precise location data and intelligent automation to improve efficiency and patient outcomes across the enterprise.
Contact: Erik Davidson, SonitorONE, erik.davidson@sonitor.com.
Geotab Becomes Largest Fleet Telematics Provider in Australia and New Zealand After Verizon Deal
The active installed base of fleet management systems in Australia and New Zealand reached about 1.5 million units at the end of 2024 and is forecast to grow at a compound annual rate of 10.9 percent to 2.6 million units by 2029, Berg Insight reported. Geotab has emerged as the clear market leader in the region following its October 2025 acquisition of Verizon Connect’s VZ -1.00%↓ Australian commercial operations, surpassing longtime frontrunners Teletrac Navman and EROAD — all three of which now exceed 100,000 active units. The top five providers — rounded out by Netstar Australia and Linxio/Powerfleet — control roughly one-third of the market, while the top 15 account for 60 percent. Analyst Rickard Andersson said ongoing consolidation, including the imminent sale of Telstra-owned MTData and Powerfleet’s 2024 purchases of MiX Telematics and Fleet Complete, will further reshape the competitive landscape.
Contact: Johan Fagerberg, Berg Insight, 46 31 711 30 91, johan.fagerberg@berginsight.com.
Penguin Unveils RTLS 3.0 Platform to Boost Hospital Operations
Penguin Location Services said Monday it is launching its next‑generation real‑time location system, called RTLS 3.0, to improve hospital safety, asset tracking and patient flow with advanced Bluetooth and AI‑driven capabilities. The company said the new platform offers sub‑room‑level accuracy, enhanced operational intelligence and a unified suite of tools for workforce safety, equipment tracking and workflow analytics. Penguin also said rapid global adoption and expanded healthcare AI functions position it for accelerated growth in the healthcare market in 2026.
Contact: Penguin Location Services, press@penguinin.com, penguinin.com.
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