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Airtel, Swift Navigation Launch India’s First Cloud-Based Centimeter-Accuracy Positioning Service
Airtel Business has announced it is partnering with Swift Navigation to launch “Airtel-Skylark,” an AI/ML-powered, cloud-based positioning service delivering centimeter-level accuracy, claiming up to 100× improvement over standard GNSS. The service will leverage Airtel’s pan-India 4G/5G network, combined with Skylark’s GNSS correction infrastructure, to support mission-critical applications such as autonomous vehicles, tolling, fleet management, emergency response and digital mapping, the companies say.
Deployment will begin with a 35,000-square-kilometer network around the National Capital Region, with phased nationwide expansion to follow, the companies say.
Contact: Swift Navigation, press@swift-nav.com.
Septentrio Begins Volume Shipments of Ultra-Compact GNSS Modules
Septentrio announced it has begun volume production and shipment of its mosaic-G5 GNSS receiver modules. Measuring only 23 by 16 millimeters and weighing 2.2 grams, the modules offer reliable, high-precision positioning even in challenging environments where signals are degraded.
These models, including the quad-band mosaic-G5 P3, are designed for size- and power-constrained industrial applications such as commercial drones, robotics and GIS devices. Customers can now purchase the new modules and evaluation kits, the company said.
Contact: Septentrio, press@septentrio.com.
Sheeva.AI, Cashfree Team Up to Enable In-Vehicle Payments Across India
Sheeva.AI and Cashfree Payments have partnered to power seamless in-vehicle payments in India, integrating Cashfree’s financial infrastructure with Sheeva.AI’s location-based vehicle commerce platform. The partnership enables drivers to pay for services like fuel, EV charging, parking, and tolls directly via their car’s infotainment screen, the company said.
Sheeva.AI CEO Evgeny Klochikhin noted the move is “a natural evolution” of their SheevaConnect system in a rapidly digitizing market. The companies say the rollout strengthens India’s connected car ecosystem and accelerates adoption of vehicle commerce.
Contact: Trevor Curwin, Sheeva.AI, (415) 646-6063, trevor.curwin@sheeva.ai.
GEODNET Launches GEO-MEASURE Rover
GEODNET unveiled GEO-MEASURE, a rugged GNSS rover that delivers centimeter-level RTK accuracy at an accessible price by bundling hardware, a mobile app, and a year of correction service. The device supports quad-frequency tracking across GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and BeiDou with up to 1,408 satellite channels and offers up to 30 hours of battery life, making it suitable for both professionals and non-technical users, the copany said. GEODNET said the rover’s companion app simplifies setup and project management, eliminating the need for base stations or complex configurations.
Contact: GEODNET, amr@geodnet.com.
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Leica Unveils TS20, Its First Ground-Up Robotic Total Station in Over a Decade
Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, introduced the Leica TS20, a fully redesigned robotic total station engineered from the ground up to increase productivity and reduce field errors. The TS20 incorporates on-device AI features such as automatic prism recognition, error detection, and target search, while also offering rugged hardware (IP66 rating) and enhanced connectivity for modern surveying workflows, the company said.
Leica said the development was guided by feedback from thousands of surveyors and reflects a long-term commitment to evolve its instrument lineup in line with emerging field needs.
Contact: Leica Geosystems, media@leica-geosystems.com.
Septentrio Unveils Ultra-Rugged GNSS Receivers for Harsh Environments
Hexagon company Septentrio has introduced two GNSS receivers, the AsteRx RB3 and RBi3, engineered for extreme industrial and machine control environments, the company said. The receivers are housed in IP69K-rated enclosures and built to endure heavy shock, vibration, and harsh weather while delivering multi-frequency positioning with centimeter-level accuracy, the company said.
The RBi3 model adds inertial navigation (INS) capability to provide heading, pitch and roll data even when satellite signals are interrupted. The new devices reflect Septentrio’s commitment to expanding GNSS solutions for sectors like construction, mining and automation, aiming to boost both precision and durability in challenging deployment scenarios.
Contact: Septentrio, press@septentrio.com.
People
- Luis Byongki has been named CEO at Suntech International USA.
- Neil Vancans has been named head of worldwide geomatics sales at Topcon Positioning Systems.
- Anthony Bilancia has been named senior manager – operations support at Geotab.
- Bryan Leedham has been named senior technical product manager at TELUS.
- Pointr has named Bora Eroglu as data engineer.
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