Microsoft Maps said it its worldwide datasets now include 1.2 billion building footprints and 174 million height estimates. The company, which has a dedicated Maps AI team, has been taking advantage of Microsoft’s MSFT 0.50%↑ investments in deep learning, computer vision, and machine learning, according to a...
France-based Visioglobe has integrated its indoor mapping technology at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) as a navigation tool to allow travelers to reach their gates, amenities and other points of interests (POIs). The deal’s financial details were not disclosed.
KLIA,...
Airmax Remote Telematics Installed in 550 Vehicles
UK-based Airmax Remote has announced that St John Ambulance is installing its telematics solution for its emergency fleets. Airmax’ RESPONSE will identify each driver using RFID technology.
Airmax RESPONSE installed in 550 emergency vehicles (Photo: Airmax Remote).
Vehicle diagnostic faults can...
Advanced Navigation has been awarded a $3.47 million grant, as part of the Moon to Mars Initiative: Demonstrator Mission, by the Australian Space Agency to support NASA’s Moon and Mars exploration.
The grant will spur the development and production of the company’s...
Despite saying there would be no layoffs in December, Google is transitioning its ad business
Google GOOG 1.88%↑ is laying off employees at its map company Waze, CNBC reported this week. The reason is that Google is transitioning Waze over to its advertising system, said Chris Phillips,...
The European Space Agency (ESA) has awarded GMV a $218 million contract (200 million euros) to develop the Galileo Second Generation (G2G) ground segment. The G2G will introduce new services, improve accuracy, and increase system security, the company said.
GMV, which has a contract for the Galileo...
Kodiak Robotics has announced that logistics platform Loadsmith will equip 800 trucks with Kodiak’s self-driving technology, the Kodiak Driver. The companies say Kodiak-equipped autonomous trucks will serve as a foundation for the Loadsmith Freight Network (LFN), which is specifically for self-driving trucks.
Kodiak, which will start...
NextNav NN -1.64%↓ has announced the first European commercial testbed for its Pinnacle vertical location technology. Located in Paris, the testbed will demonstrate Pinnacle benefits for local emergency response agencies and integration with applications and devices from existing company partners.
The company said that the...
Qualcomm QCOM -1.02%↓ last week announced two chipsets that support its recently announced Qualcomm Aware platform that provides real-time asset tracking and device management in remote areas.
The chipsets, 212S Modem and 9205S Modem, are tailored to off-grid industrial use cases that require non-terrestrial network (NTN) connectivity or...
Topcon Acquires Satel
Topcon Positioning Systems has announced the acquisition of Finland-based wireless tech company Satel Oy. Satel offers connectivity to windmills, precision farming, port cranes, weather stations, racing cars and for other markets. Topcon said Satel’s chairman, J.T. Bergqvist, will remain in...
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