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The Digital Technologies Transforming the Construction Industry in 2024
The Digital Technologies Transforming the Construction Industry in 2024 The construction industry stands on the brink of a technological revolution. As we dive into Construction Technologies & Innovations Month at Highways.Today, it’s clear that the pace of innovation is reshaping how we design,...
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Liverpool John Lennon Airport using TPA Temporary Roadway to stay operational
Liverpool John Lennon Airport using TPA Temporary Roadway to stay operational Temporary roadways by specialist access solutions supplier TPA are helping one of the UK’s first airports to guide pilots safely to land through the busy summer months. A 50m length of TPA’s aluminium panels, w...
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Jernbro driving Industrial Services across Scandinavia with Veltec acquisition
Jernbro driving Industrial Services across Scandinavia with Veltec acquisition Today, Jernbro, one of Sweden’s leading providers of industrial maintenance and projects, announced it has agreed to sign a deal to acquire Veltec, a renowned industrial services leader with significant operations i...
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Powering Asia’s Built Environment at The Built Environment Expo Asia 2024
Powering Asia’s Built Environment at The Built Environment Expo Asia 2024 The Built Environment Expo Asia (BEX) 2024 is gearing up for a landmark return from 4 – 6 September at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. As the leading Built Environment Expo, it...
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Celebrating Excellence with the Resourcing Tomorrow 2024 Awards
Celebrating Excellence with the Resourcing Tomorrow 2024 Awards The prestigious Resourcing Tomorrow Outstanding Achievement Awards & Gala Dinner will return on December 5th, providing a platform to celebrate the remarkable achievements within the mining industry over the past year. This highly a...
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Harnessing AI to Revolutionise Renewable Energy
Harnessing AI to Revolutionise Renewable Energy This month, Rishi Sunak announced funding to help deliver clean energy transitions with the expansion of an artificial intelligence (AI) development scheme. Worth up to – and possibly beyond – £100m, renewable energy is set to be the latest indus...
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Streamlining Concrete Production in the wind industry with Liebherr-Mobilmix
Streamlining Concrete Production in the wind industry with Liebherr-Mobilmix Enercon Emden originally purchased a Liebherr Kombimix 2.25 in 2005 for the production of concrete tower segments. The mixing plant has already been modified or extended several times in the past. Following the sale of the...
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KfW IPEX-Bank Driving the Future of Rhineland’s Rail Transport
KfW IPEX-Bank Driving the Future of Rhineland’s Rail Transport In an era where sustainable transport solutions are becoming not just a preference but a necessity, KfW IPEX-Bank is spearheading a monumental transformation in the Rhineland’s local rail passenger transport. With a substantial investmen...
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Decentralized Microgrids for Resilient Cities
Decentralized Microgrids for Resilient Cities Local decentralized energy systems, known as microgrids, can make urban infrastructures more resilient and reduce risks for the population, for example, in large-scale power outages due to natural hazards or cyberattacks. In the current issue of the Natu...
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How to find the Best Employees in the Construction Business
How to find the Best Employees in the Construction Business Hiring the right employees is so important for the success of any construction business. Skilled workers make sure that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. But finding the best employees in the const...
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Accelerating Global Deployment of AI with Prefabricated Modular Data Centres
Accelerating Global Deployment of AI with Prefabricated Modular Data Centres With demand for AI-ready data centre capacity outstripping supply, developers and operators are focused on bringing new capacity online as quickly as possible. To support this goal, Vertiv, a global provider of critical dig...
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Construction of Lightsource bp ENIPEAS Solar Project starts in Greece
Construction of Lightsource bp ENIPEAS Solar Project starts in Greece Today Ameresco Sunel Energy SA announced its role in the construction of Lightsource bp’s 560 MWp Enipeas solar project in Greece. This flagship project, one of the largest solar sites in Europe, underscores Greece’s commitment to...
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Embracing Key Technology Megatrends to Upskill for Tomorrow
Embracing Key Technology Megatrends to Upskill for Tomorrow Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), Digital Transformation, and Sustainability are the top three megatrends predicted to shape the global workforce and boost productivity in 2024, according to the IEEE’s latest report. This analysi...
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Graco announces All-Electric Two-Component E-Mix XT Spray Technology
Graco announces All-Electric Two-Component E-Mix XT Spray Technology Graco Inc., a leading manufacturer of fluid handling systems, today unveiled the E-Mix XT™, the latest innovation in electric variable ratio two-component sprayers. Designed for superior efficiency and ease of use, the all-e...
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Strategic Acquisition to Propel Turner Construction’s European Expansion
Strategic Acquisition to Propel Turner Construction’s European Expansion Turner Construction Company, a renowned leader in the construction industry, has announced its agreement to acquire 100% of Dornan Engineering Group. Dornan, an Irish-headquartered specialist in mechanical, electrical, in...
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Deck Connection of Gordie Howe International Bridge Celebrated
Deck Connection of Gordie Howe International Bridge Celebrated Fluor Corporation and its partners today celebrated the official deck connection of the Gordie Howe International Bridge spanning the Detroit River. Measuring a half-mile (853 meters), the bridge connects Windsor, Ontario, Canada, and De...
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Unparalleled Built Environment Opportunities at BEX Asia 2024
Unparalleled Built Environment Opportunities at BEX Asia 2024 For the past 17 years, BEX Asia has solidified its position as Southeast Asia’s leading built environment expo. This prestigious event is a global hub for architects, contractors, developers, property owners, facility managers, and other...
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Revolutionizing Visuals with Sansi LED at InfoComm Asia
Revolutionizing Visuals with Sansi LED at InfoComm Asia In July, the bustling city of Bangkok, Thailand, played host to the annual InfoComm Asia 2024 event, a premier audio-visual and transformative solutions exhibition. Drawing in over 7,000 attendees and more than 180 exhibitors, this event is Asi...
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Spanish Expertise enabling three Transport PPP Projects in Bangladesh
Spanish Expertise enabling three Transport PPP Projects in Bangladesh The Bangladesh Bridge Authority has reached out to Spain for assistance with three significant transport projects under the public-private partnership (PPP) model. This collaboration seeks to leverage Spain’s expertise in fe...
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Philippines greenlights ambitious Expressway Project with 34-year Concession Deal
Philippines greenlights ambitious Expressway Project with 34-year Concession Deal The Philippines’ Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has officially signed a Concession Agreement with the SMC TPLEX Extension Infrastructure Corporation (STEIC) for the ambitious Tarlac-Pangasinan-La...
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Ecuador enhances Catamayo-Gonzanamá Road with Strategic Maintenance
Ecuador enhances Catamayo-Gonzanamá Road with Strategic Maintenance Ecuador’s Ministry of Transport and Public Works (MTOP) is taking significant strides in infrastructure development, focusing on the Catamayo-Gonzanamá road. This essential maintenance work is not just about road upkeep; it’s...
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First Nickel, Copper and Cobalt from Lifezone Metal’s Kabanga Project
First Nickel, Copper and Cobalt from Lifezone Metal’s Kabanga Project Lifezone Metals Limited has announced the production of nickel, copper, and cobalt cathode samples from the Kabanga Nickel Project, located in north-west Tanzania. This milestone marks the first time these metals have been p...
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Iteris wins $3.75m Operational Support Contract in San Francisco Bay Area
Iteris wins $3.75m Operational Support Contract in San Francisco Bay Area Iteris, Inc., the world’s trusted technology ecosystem for smart mobility infrastructure management, today announced the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) has awarded Iteris a $3.75 million contract for ongoing oper...
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Conduent Transportation upgrades Turnpike Tolling Lanes in Ohio
Conduent Transportation upgrades Turnpike Tolling Lanes in Ohio Conduent Transportation, a global provider of smart mobility technology solutions and business unit of Conduent Incorporated, today announced the completion of a modernized toll collection infrastructure for the Ohio Turnpike. Conduent...
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The most affordable 7-Seater SUVs under $60k
The most affordable 7-Seater SUVs under $60k If you’re in the market specifically for a 7-seater, you definitely prioritize space and comfort over anything else. You’ve also probably got a big team and want to provide a comfortable space during trips. To a lot of people, it sounds like y...
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Global Computer Crashes and the Impact on International Supply Chains
Global Computer Crashes and the Impact on International Supply Chains The global construction industry is no stranger to disruptions. From economic downturns to material shortages, the sector has weathered numerous storms. However, the recent wave of worldwide computer crashes has introduced a new,...
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Global EV and Mobility Technology Forum in Riyadh a resounding success
Global EV and Mobility Technology Forum in Riyadh a resounding success The Global EV & Mobility Technology Forum wrapped up at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center (RICEC) with resounding success and overwhelming enthusiasm from participants worldwide. Spanning two days of...
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John Deere E-Drive Loaders expanded with the 744 and 824 X-Tier Models
John Deere E-Drive Loaders expanded with the 744 and 824 X-Tier Models Today, John Deere announced the launch of its latest production class loader offerings with the introduction of the 744 X-Tier and 824 X-Tier Wheel Loaders. Engineered with the demanding conditions of the construction jobsite in...
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5 Effective Cost Reduction Strategies in Procurement
5 Effective Cost Reduction Strategies in Procurement I wonder how businesses with no knowledge of reducing the cost of procurement stay afloat. The industry is full of sharks waiting to prey on the unseasoned, and procurement is a deadly spot. If you’re trying to cut down on your company...
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Road Surface Retexturing boosts Road Safety in West Berkshire
Road Surface Retexturing boosts Road Safety in West Berkshire Building on successful programmes in previous years for West Berkshire Council, VolkerHighways, in collaboration with WJ Group, looked once again to employ road surface retexturing at suitable sites over 2023 and 2024 to restore or improv...
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Delkia Dragonfly uncrewed aircraft to be launched at Farnborough 2024
Delkia Dragonfly uncrewed aircraft to be launched at Farnborough 2024 Delkia is launching its Dragonfly programme at Farnborough 2024. This is an innovative project to develop uncrewed air-systems and advanced air mobility prototypes. This could offer cost-effective and low carbon solutions to repla...
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Enhancing Bituminous Pavement Durability
Enhancing Bituminous Pavement Durability The durability of asphalt mixtures is significantly influenced by environmental factors in addition to traffic loads. High temperatures can soften bitumen, reducing asphalt stiffness and making it prone to rutting, while low temperatures increase stiffness, l...
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Esri’s announces new book for newbies to learn ArcGIS Online
Esri’s announces new book for newbies to learn ArcGIS Online Esri, the global leader in location intelligence, today announced the publication of Top 20 Essential Skills for ArcGIS Online, a step-by-step guide through the process of creating maps that simplify location data and unlock spatial...
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Enhancing Earthquake Impact Assessment with Advanced Finite Element Methods
Enhancing Earthquake Impact Assessment with Advanced Finite Element Methods In the quest to design structures capable of withstanding the dynamic loads from earthquakes, high-speed trains, and explosions, traditional methods often fall short. These methods struggle to manage complex boundary conditi...
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East Asian Mapping Project Illuminates 280 Million Buildings
East Asian Mapping Project Illuminates 280 Million Buildings In an era where urban management and planning are becoming increasingly crucial, a ground-breaking project has emerged to illuminate the urban landscape of East Asia. Researchers have developed an unprecedented dataset that maps 280 millio...
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Using Microwaves to make Space Bricks for a Moon Base
Using Microwaves to make Space Bricks for a Moon Base The Moon’s recent discovery of energy resources, such as water ice, has refocused interest on its potential as a sustainable hub for space exploration. NASA has also announced the Artemis mission, aiming for long-term human presence on the lunar...
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Stretchy Lithium-ion Batteries herald Flexible Electronics
Stretchy Lithium-ion Batteries herald Flexible Electronics When you think of a battery, you probably don’t think stretchy. But batteries will need this shape-shifting quality to be incorporated into flexible electronics, which are gaining traction for wearable health monitors. Now, researchers in AC...
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Ultra-large and Rugged Nano Transparent Screens set for Mass Production
Ultra-large and Rugged Nano Transparent Screens set for Mass Production For the first time in the world, KIMM has developed and commercialized a 100-inch super-sized nano transparent screen that can be installed indoors and outdoors A groundbreaking 100-inch or larger super-sized Nano Transparent Sc...
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Intel developing Fully Integrated Optical Chiplets
Intel developing Fully Integrated Optical Chiplets Intel Corporation has achieved a revolutionary milestone in integrated photonics technology for high-speed data transmission. At the Optical Fiber Communication Conference (OFC) 2024, Intel’s Integrated Photonics Solutions (IPS) Group demonstrated t...
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Metamaterials that manipulate both heat and electricity with Thermotics
Metamaterials that manipulate both heat and electricity with Thermotics Thermal management is crucial due to the ubiquitous presence of heat energy in nature. Traditional metamaterials have been designed to control heat flow through methods like cloaking and concentrating. However, these designs oft...
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Moen and Amica Insurance promote Water Leak Detection Technology
Moen and Amica Insurance promote Water Leak Detection Technology Moen, the leader in water experiences in the home, today announced an initiative with Amica Insurance aimed to encourage policyholders to adopt Flo Smart Water Monitor and Shutoff devices through special savings and installation progra...
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WOLFBOX MegaFlow24 Pro Air Compressor doubles the power
WOLFBOX MegaFlow24 Pro Air Compressor doubles the power WOLFBOX, a trusted brand in the automotive electronics market, has announced the launch of a new product line with the unveiling of its MegaFlow24 Pro air compressor. This portable tire inflator is designed to provide record-fast inflation for...
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Tele-driving could be a bridge to Autonomous Driving
Tele-driving could be a bridge to Autonomous Driving If drivers could choose any available car as a starting point, ride-hailing services could become cheaper as energy and labour are used more efficiently At a time when the general public may not yet accept driverless taxis and ride-hailing vehicle...
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Cincoze DS-1402 Rugged Embedded Computer wins Engineering and Design Awards
Cincoze DS-1402 Rugged Embedded Computer wins Engineering and Design Awards Cincoze recently received two international awards honouring its DS-1402 high-performance and PCIe expansion rugged embedded computer. Part of the Rugged Computing – DIAMOND product line, the DS-1402 meets the performance an...
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Topcon celebrates Great Place to Work award for USA, Spain and Netherlands
Topcon celebrates Great Place to Work award for USA, Spain and Netherlands Topcon Positioning Systems has announced its recertification as a Great Place To Work® in the United States of America and the addition of the accolade to its workplaces in Spain and The Netherlands. The award is based entire...
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Dogs get the Crash Test Dummies Treatment
Dogs get the Crash Test Dummies Treatment Sleepypod®, a Pasadena-based company known for reinventing pet products through innovative design, today announces it has expanded its family of proprietary crash test pets with the addition of two next-generation crash test dogs. DASH 1.0 and DUKE 3.0 join...
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Transforming Pallet Management with The Pallet Book
Transforming Pallet Management with The Pallet Book Pallets move the world and are the silent engines of global trade. Despite their indispensable role and significance, the pallet industry is a niche market which is often overlooked. As such, it relies on outdated and inefficient practices. To addr...
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Nanoscale Electron Imaging reveals how Heat Moves in Materials
Nanoscale Electron Imaging reveals how Heat Moves in Materials Scientists develop a nanoscale electron imaging method that reveals the dynamics of the collective vibrations of atoms at the interface between materials. In crystals, atoms vibrate around their equilibrium, or basic, positions. The vibr...
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Replacing Steel Floors with 3D Printed Sustainable Floor Panels
Replacing Steel Floors with 3D Printed Sustainable Floor Panels Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the University of Maine have designed and 3D-printed a single-piece, recyclable natural-material floor panel tested to be strong enough to replace construction...
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Esri announces new edition of ArcGIS Pro Book
Esri announces new edition of ArcGIS Pro Book Esri, the global leader in location intelligence, today announced the publication of Getting to Know ArcGIS Pro 3.2. The newest edition of this comprehensive guide introduces readers to ArcGIS Pro, the world’s most powerful desktop geographic infor...
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Iteris ClearMobility to integrate with Sumitomo Electric Pedestrian Sensor
Iteris ClearMobility to integrate with Sumitomo Electric Pedestrian Sensor Iteris, Inc., the world’s trusted technology ecosystem for smart mobility infrastructure management, and Sumitomo Electric Industries (SEI) today announced a ground-breaking partnership that will bring the highly acclaimed Su...
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Eaton accelerating Electric Vehicle Safety with Innovative Breaktor Solution
Eaton accelerating Electric Vehicle Safety with Innovative Breaktor Solution At The Battery Show Europe in Stuttgart, intelligent power management company Eaton revealed their comprehensive suite of safety-focused electrified vehicle (EV) technologies. “While EV adoption continues to increase, we ar...
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Built unveils Unified CRE Financing, Asset and Portfolio Management
Built unveils Unified CRE Financing, Asset and Portfolio Management Built, a leading software platform designed to connect and simplify doing business in real estate, has announced new advanced capabilities for its industry-leading Construction Loan Administration product and the launch of a new Ass...
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Top Tips for Optimizing Your Forex Trading Server
Top Tips for Optimizing Your Forex Trading Server In the high-stakes world of Forex trading, milliseconds can make the difference between a profitable trade and a missed opportunity. Achieving low latency in Forex trading servers is essential for traders who rely on speed and precision, particularly...
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RFP issued for $1 Billion Tonkin Highway Extension and Thomas Road Upgrade in Australia
RFP issued for $1 Billion Tonkin Highway Extension and Thomas Road Upgrade in Australia Another major milestone has been achieved in the ambitious Tonkin Highway Extension and Thomas Road Upgrade project as shortlisted contractors are now invited to submit their Request for Proposal (RFP) for Packag...
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Accelerating Industry Transformation with AI, Open Automation and Sustainability
Accelerating Industry Transformation with AI, Open Automation and Sustainability In an era where the digital frontier continuously reshapes industries, ARC Advisory Group’s 22nd India Forum emerged as a champion of insight and innovation. Held on July 10th and 11th, 2024, the event, aptly themed...
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Marketing Strategies for Construction Businesses
Marketing Strategies for Construction Businesses The construction industry is a bustling arena, with countless firms competing for a slice of the pie. From small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to large corporations, the quest to secure construction tenders is fierce. For any construction busine...
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ITS World Congress returns to Dubai 16-20 September 2024
ITS World Congress returns to Dubai 16-20 September 2024 From 16-20 September 2024, the spotlight returns to Dubai as it prepares to host the 30th ITS World Congress at the Dubai World Trade Centre. This prestigious event, organised by ERTICO and hosted by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), ma...
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Cemex and Ellen MacArthur Foundation Champion Circular Economy in Construction
Cemex and Ellen MacArthur Foundation Champion Circular Economy in Construction Cemex, a global leader in the construction materials industry, has announced a pivotal partnership with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, signalling a significant stride towards embedding circular economy principles into th...
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Ultralight Edge AI Platform unveiled by NTT Data
Ultralight Edge AI Platform unveiled by NTT Data NTT DATA, a leading IT infrastructure and services company, unveiled its new Edge AI platform to accelerate IT/OT convergence by bringing AI processing to the edge. By processing data when and where it is generated and unifying diverse IoT devices, sy...
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