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Advanced Navigation Introduces Chimera Land Sensor for Underground Mining
Advanced Navigation has launched Chimera Land, a 3D Laser Velocity Sensor designed to help vehicles maintain precise positioning in deep, unmapped underground mining environments where GPS signals are unavailable. The company said the sensor, when integrated with its inertial navigation system and AdNav Intelligence software, measures ground-relative 3D velocity to to reduce drift and improve dead-reckoning accuracy without reliance on externral infrastructure.
Advanced Navigation said this infrastructure-light solution is intended to boost operational certainty and safety for haulage, drill rig alignment and autonomous fleet operations in high-dust and zero-light conditions. The Chimera Land sensor is available for purchase now.
Contact: Stephanie Qiu, Advanced Navigation, www.advancednavigation.com.
Iridium Unveils New Three-in-One IoT Module for Global Connectivity
Iridium Communications IRDM 0.00%↑ has introduced the Iridium 9604, a compact module that integrates satellite, cellular, and positioning technologies into a single platform. The device combines Iridium’s short burst data service with LTE-M cellular connectivity and GNSS capabilities to simplify design for high-volume deployments, the company said.
By unifying these features, the module aims to reduce hardware costs and board space requirements for developers in the industrial and maritime sectors, the company said. Commercial availability for the new module is scheduled to begin in June 2026, with development kits currently available for testing.
Contact: Jordan Hassin, Iridium, (703) 287-7421, jordan.hassin@iridium.com.
INRIX Unveils Next-Gen AI Traffic Tools To Boost Safety And Cut Congestion
INRIX has announced a new generation of AI-driven traffic products aimed at helping transportation agencies and logistics organizations transition from reactive traffic management to proactive operations that can improve safety and reduce congestion. The expanded platform adds generative AI capabilities, enhanced incident detection and continuous analytics, letting customers respond faster to incidents and surface risks earlier, the company said.
It also includes automated traffic reporting tools and advanced traffic volume and speed profiles that provide deeper insights into travel patterns, the company said. INRIX said the enhancements lay a foundation for more scalable, trustworthy mobility operations worldwide.
Contact: Lucy Meneghello, for INRIX, (206) 282-4923 ext. 129, inrix@communiquepr.com.
VIAVI Introduces Cesium-Free Precision Clock for Critical Infrastructure
VIAVI Solutions VIAV 0.00%↑ said it has launched the patent-pending ePRTC360+ Enhanced Primary Reference Time Clock, a cesium-free timing solution that meets ITU-T G.8272.1 drift standards previously achievable only with cesium atomic clocks. The company said the ePRTC360+ can safeguard critical power grids, transportation systems, public safety networks, 5G mobile infrastructure and AI data centers against GNSS timing disruptions at a fraction of the cost of traditional cesium clocks.
VIAVI also reported successful testing of the technology in jamming and spoofing environments and its integration into the SecurePNT 6200 product line to maintain precise time even when GNSS signals are unavailable.
Contact: Emma Jenkins, for VIAVI Solutions, emma@grandbridges.com.
SparkFun Launches Upgraded GNSS Flex Modules for Precision Navigation
SparkFun Electronics said it expanded its GNSS Flex product line with the new Septentrio mosaic-G5 P3 receiver and the IM19 inertial measurement unit to support high-precision positioning and navigation applications. The company said the updated hardware provides enhanced signal tracking and data fusion capabilities for developers building advanced positioning solutions.
SparkFun said the additions extend its tools for rapid prototyping and testing in robotics, mapping and other industries requiring reliable GNSS and inertial data. The modules are designed to integrate with the GNSS Flex ecosystem to help engineers accelerate development, the company said.
Contact: SparkFun, (303) 284-0979, press@sparkfun.com.
SPARC AI Announces Launch of Universal GPS Platform for Autonomous Devices
SPARC AI has announced the launch of its Universal GPS platform, a technology designed to enable autonomous devices to navigate without relying on traditional satellite signals. The platform uses the company’s proprietary algorithms to calculate location and spatial data, offering a solution for drones and robotics operating in GPS-denied environments. By integrating with existing hardware, the system allows for real-time target acquisition and mapping in areas where signal interference or jamming is a concern.
Contact: Anoosh Manzoori, SPARC AI, (213) 459-3994, anoosh@sparcai.net, www.sparcai.co.
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ANELLO Photonics and Mythos AI Partner on Maritime Navigation
ANELLO Photonics and Mythos AI announced a strategic collaboration to develop resilient navigation solutions for autonomous maritime vessels. The partnership combines ANELLO’s optical gyroscope technology with Mythos AI’s autonomy software to ensure vessels can operate in environments where GPS signals are jammed or unavailable. By reducing integration complexity, the companies aim to accelerate the deployment of unmanned surface vehicles for missions such as security, environmental monitoring, and offshore energy, the company said.
Contact: Gerhard Boiciuc, for ANELLO Photonics, (312) 505-5356, 409676@email4pr.com.
Motive Expands AI Workforce Tools to Cut Compliance Paperwork
Motive said it is expanding its AI-powered Workforce Management platform with new capabilities that automate driver qualification, compliance documentation and workforce records, reducing manual administrative work for organizations with frontline teams. The updated tools centralize processes such as motor vehicle record pulls, timecards and training records, giving managers a single dashboard for real-time visibility and control.
Motive said the enhancements cut compliance risk and prevent costly downtime by keeping driver qualifications current and automatically organizing essential records. The company described the update as part of its effort to streamline workforce operations and boost productivity across physical operations sectors.
Contact: Motive, press@gomotive.com.
Wagmo, Fi Team Up to Add GPS Pet Tracking for Benefit Members
Wagmo and Fi announced a partnership to give Wagmo pet healthcare benefit members access to Fi’s smart GPS tracking devices to help locate dogs and cats and monitor activity and health. Members can receive a free Fi Series 3+ collar or Fi Mini tracker with six months of included service through Wagmo’s perks program. The GPS technology offers real-time location updates and escape alerts for pets anywhere in the United States and brings enhanced safety features to pet parents.
Contact: Sarah Hooker, Wagmo, c-sarah.hooker@wagmo.io.
Tupaia and Oscilloquartz Validate High-Precision Positioning Using Existing Timing Infrastructure
Tupaia has announced a joint technology validation with Oscilloquartz showing that mobile operators and enterprises can achieve centimeter-level GNSS positioning by combining existing timing infrastructure with Tupaia’s cloud-based positioning service. The partners demonstrated that timing grandmasters from Oscilloquartz integrated with Tupaia’s cloud positioning significantly reduced typical GNSS errors to centimeter-level accuracy without the need for standalone reference networks.
The validation confirms that operators can deploy advanced positioning services for applications such as IoT, drones, automotive and logistics while lowering complexity and deployment cost. Executives said the results unlock new commercial opportunities by leveraging infrastructure operators already maintain and trust.
Contact: Tupaia Positioning Solutions, info@tupaia-pos.com, www.tupaia-pos.com.
IturanMob and Griiip team up to bring real-time telemetry, AI insights to racers
Ituran Location and Control said its smart-mobility platform, IturanMob, will partner with Griiip to provide real-time vehicle performance telemetry and AI-powered insights for race and track-day drivers. Under the agreement, IturanMob becomes Griiip’s official IoT technology provider, enabling data collection and processing across motorsport categories and feeding performance metrics into Griiip’s analytics platform. The companies said the implementation is expected to connect thousands of motorsport vehicles by the end of 2026 and deliver professional-level insights via cloud-based dashboards. Ituran this week was selected to deliver the Connect Fiat program in partnership with Stellantis.
Contact: Udi Mizrahi, Ituran, 972 3 557-1348, udi_m@ituran.com.
Southeast Asia Fleet Management Market to Reach 6.4 Million Units by 2029
The installed base of fleet management systems in Southeast Asia is projected to grow from about 3.6 million units in 2024 to more than 6.4 million units by 2029, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 12.3 percent, according to a new report from Berg Insight. The firm said penetration among business fleet vehicles is expected to rise from 17.5 percent to 27.1 percent during the same period, driven by economic growth, rising competition in transportation and logistics, and increasing awareness of telematics solutions. While adoption remains lower than in more mature regions and many deployments still rely on basic tracking systems, demand for advanced and video telematics solutions is accelerating, particularly in markets such as Singapore. Berg Insight identified Jimi IoT, Cartrack and TransTRACK as the largest providers in the region, each with more than 200,000 active units.
Contact: Johan Fagerberg, Berg Insight, 46 31 711 30 91, johan.fagerberg@berginsight.com.
People
- Sierra Space appointed Dan Jablonsky as CEO.
- Vikas Jain Moves to Zonar from Omnitracs.
- Christian (Chris) Wroblewski has been promoted to vice president sales, Europe at Trasna.
- Sanborn’s chief scientist, Srini Dharmapuri, has been named a fellow of the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS), the organization’s highest-level honor.
- Grégory Moura has been named space sales director, Sensors & Clocks Business Line, at Safran – Navigation & Timing.
- Xan Fredericks has been named delivery lead, National Geospatial Program at U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
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Partner Account Manager. Bridgestone Americas.
Sales Account Executive. Point One Navigation.
Principal Product Manager, AI Map Making. Grab.
GIS Industry Solutions Manager – Defense and Intelligence. Esri.
GIS Industry Solutions Manager – National Mapping and Charting. Esri.
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