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Iridium Launches Compact Chip To Protect Devices From GNSS Jamming and Spoofing
Iridium Communications IRDM 2.70%↑ has announced the commercial availability of the Iridium PNT ASIC, a first-to-market microchip designed to safeguard global positioning, navigation, and timing systems against electronic interference. Measuring just 8 by 8 millimeters and weighing under 0.2 grams, the compact component delivers cryptographically secure location and timing data directly from the Iridium satellite constellation.
The ultra-compact chip operates effectively in contested environments and inside structures, providing a resilient alternative or verification layer for traditional GPS signals, the company said. More than 150 organizations across maritime, aviation, telecommunications, autonomous systems, and defense sectors have requested evaluation hardware since the module was first previewed. Early integration partners, including Solace Communications and Skyband Systems, are deploying the hardware to provide real-time confidence scoring and automated jamming alerts for critical infrastructure and aviation platforms.
Contact: Jordan Hassin, Iridium, (703) 287-7421, jordan.hassin@iridium.com.
HERE Technologies and JLR Expand Partnership To Optimize EV Charging Navigation
HERE Technologies has expanded its collaboration with Jaguar Land Rover to integrate advanced electric vehicle routing and charging services into JLR vehicles worldwide. Powered by the HERE EV Charge Points dataset, the integrated system provides drivers with real-time information on charger availability, connector types, and dynamic power output across global charging networks, the company said.
The navigation software calculates optimal driving routes and charging stops by evaluating vehicle range, terrain, driving style, and live environmental conditions. Designed to reduce range anxiety and streamline long-distance travel, the enhanced functionality is being rolled out across JLR’s luxury electric vehicle lineup through over-the-air software updates, the company said.
Contact: Sebastian Kurme, HERE Technologies, 49 173 5153549, sebastian.kurme@here.com.
Honeywell Unveils New Tactical Navigation System for GNSS-Denied Operations
Honeywell Aerospace HONA -1.94%↓ has launched of its International Tactical Advanced Land Inertial Navigator (iTALIN) 550 surface navigation system, a platform designed to deliver reliable, high-precision navigation for military and commercial ground vehicles operating in demanding environments.
Jointly developed by Honeywell Aerospace in the Czech Republic and its subsidiary Civitanavi Systems in Italy, iTALIN 550 is a drop-in replacement for Honeywell’s existing TALIN 500 with improved navigation performance and enhanced alignment capabilities, including reduced alignment times in a smaller, modernized system, the company said. ITALIN 550 supports accurate PNT and stabilization even in environments where satellite signals may be degraded or unavailable, a critical component of modern defense missions, the company said.
Contact: Matt Hasson, Honeywell Aerospace, (480) 772-7535, matthew.hasson@honeywellaerospace.com.
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AiRISTA Launches Next-Generation Location Platform To Streamline Enterprise Asset Tracking
Location-based services provider AiRISTA has released SOFIA version 3.0, the latest iteration of its flagship real-time location system designed to manage complex enterprise tracking and safety operations. The upgraded platform introduces an event-driven architecture and streamlined interface, enabling organizations to monitor assets, personnel, and environmental conditions across healthcare, manufacturing, and industrial sectors. Enhanced hardware diagnostics and low-latency processing allow facilities to optimize equipment utilization while improving response times during critical staff safety emergencies.
Contact: AiRISTA, www.airistaflow.com.
Flowfinity Enhances Field Operations Software With Generative AI and Advanced Mapping Tools
Flowfinity Wireless has released the latest version of Flowfinity Actions, integrating embedded artificial intelligence and advanced geographic information system capabilities into its no-code application platform. The software update features an AI Assistant that generates custom formula code from plain-text prompts, allowing field teams and managers to automate complex business logic without specialized programming knowledge, the company said.
Enhanced spatial mapping tools enable field personnel to visualize real-time asset data, calculate line lengths, and define polygon boundaries directly within custom mobile workflows. Designed to streamline mobile data collection, the platform supports field inspection, asset tracking, and resource management across utility, construction, and municipal sectors.
Contact: Alex Puttonen, for Flowfinity Wireless, (604) 878-0008, 419376@email4pr.com.
Rental and Leasing Telematics Market Projected To Reach 15.8 Million Units by 2030
The active installed base of telematics systems across car rental and leasing fleets in Europe and North America reached 8.6 million units at the end of 2025, according to a report by IoT analyst firm Berg Insight. Driven by a 13.1 percent annual growth rate, the market is forecasted to expand to 15.8 million connected vehicles by 2030 as operators accelerate digital adoption. The technology has evolved into a strategic business intelligence tool that enables automated vehicle tracking, theft prevention, and contactless car-sharing business models. Key industry vendors powering this expansion include Geotab, Targa Telematics, CalAmp, OCTO Telematics, Webfleet, and Powerfleet.
Contact: Johan Fagerberg, Berg Insight, 46 31 711 30 91, johan.fagerberg@berginsight.com.
Bolt and MapUp Partner To Deliver Real-Time Toll Transparency Across Global Mobility Market
European mobility provider Bolt has expanded its strategic partnership with Silicon Valley technology company MapUp to integrate real-time toll calculations into its ride-hailing services in international markets. Powered by MapUp’s TollTally software development kit, the technology calculates toll costs for upfront rider pricing and precise driver reimbursements across operational territories, including Malaysia and Portugal, the company said. The implementation follows a successful trial in Malaysia that enabled Bolt to reduce toll-related customer support tickets by 30% percent while lowering administrative processing costs.
Contact: MapUp, press@mapup.ai, www.mapup.ai.
People
- Digital Matter has named Grant Fraser as CEO.
- Xona has named Tim Graham as vice president of satellite.
- Ganesha Upadhya was named vice president, automotive and mobility sales at MapmyIndia.
- Ouster Names Shaluinn Fullove as Chief People Officer.
- Amitai Bin-Nun has joined Waymo as a safety researcher.
- SPARC AI has announced that Justin Hanka has resigned as a non-executive company director.
- Renato Brant has joined u-blox as agriculture business development, Americas.
- Owen Barnes was named partner account manager at Geotab.
- Russell Grenyion was named business development specialist at Geotab.
- Alain Hernandez has joined Mapbox as a senior software engineer.
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