Hexagon AB announced a partnership with Germany-based ZF Group that integrates its software positioning engine and GNSS correction services into mass-production advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving solutions. Hexagon's software positioning engine and correction services will be integrated into ZF's ProConnect platform.
Hexagon...
Point One Navigation Launches ASIL Positioning Engine for Autonomous Vehicles
Point One Navigation has announced that its FusionEngine software is now compatible with STMicroelectronics’ TeseoAPP GNSS Chipset. The company says that the combined solution allows functional safety at ASIL-B, a requirement for Level 3+ advanced...
Google has settled location tracking lawsuits worth $29.5 million that were filed by Washington, D.C., and the state of Indiana. Google will pay Washington, D.C., $9.5 million while $20 million will go to Indiana.
As Location Business News reported last...
The Linux Foundation has partnered with Amazon Web Services AMZN 0.00 , Meta META 0.00, Microsoft MSFT 0.00 and TomTom to develop an interoperable and open map. However, industry sources say the announcement fires a shot across the...
Combines European product with Trimble’s North American carrier-focused platform
In one of the largest fleet management transactions this year, Trimble TRMB -0.91%↓ this week agreed to acquire Germany-based Transporeon for $1.98 billion. The deal, an all-cash transaction with Transporeon’s largest shareholder Hg, allows Trimble to have access...
It’s the end of an era as Verizon VZ -1.14%↓ will close the last 3G network on Dec. 31. The 3G networks once allowed millions of passenger cars, trucks and buses to offer emergency, convenience and navigation features.
AT&T T -0.79%↓ started to phase out its 3G...
Google GOOG -0.57%↓ last week said it plans to merge its Geo staff with that of the company’s 500-employee Waze navigation app group, according to The Wall Street Journal. Google, which acquired Waze nearly 10 years ago, said it was under pressure to reduce costs and be more productive...
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Globalstar Signs Commercial Agreement with Wiagro
Globalstar GSAT 0.00is supplying Argentina-based Wiagro with...
Ericsson exits IoT, calls it "key driver" of company losses
Saying it is a “key driver” of financial loss, Ericsson ERIC 0.78%↑ will sell its IoT business to Aeris Communications. The Swedish tech giant said while the division is expected to post net sales of...
Self-driving truck company Kodiak Robotics has been awarded a $49.9 million U.S. Defense Department contract to automate U.S. Army ground vehicles. The contract, which runs for two years, will led by the Army's Robotic Combat Vehicle (RCV) program.
Kodiak, which was the only autonomous vehicle company in a...
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