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Enhancing accuracy in Landslide Monitoring with GNSS
Enhancing accuracy in Landslide Monitoring with GNSS In a new study published on 13 November 2023, in the journal Satellite Navigation, researchers from Chang’an University have developed a novel approach using the Precise Point Positioning (PPP) technique combined with a cumulative sum control char...
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Terravis Energy’s trailblazing Residential Heat Pump
Terravis Energy’s trailblazing Residential Heat Pump Terravis Energy, a subsidiary of Worksport Ltd, has been stirring up the residential heating and cooling market with its latest venture – a Cold Climate, Air Source Residential Heat Pump. Designed for efficiency even in the harshest climates...
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Roelofs Transport’s Technology Transformation
Roelofs Transport’s Technology Transformation In the dynamic world of international haulage, Roelofs Transport has stood out as a forward-thinking player, effectively integrating cutting-edge technology to redefine its operational landscape. The company, with its rich three-decade history that...
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Engineering a Sustainable Future with Fortis Foundations
Engineering a Sustainable Future with Fortis Foundations Highways.Today was delighted to host an insightful interview with Will Temperley, the Managing Director and founder of Fortis Foundations. Founded in 2020, Fortis Foundations has quickly become a distinguished name in the civil engineering sec...
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Iteris revolutionizing Road Safety with Vantage CV for Safer Intersections
Iteris revolutionizing Road Safety with Vantage CV for Safer Intersections In the ever-evolving landscape of smart mobility and traffic safety, Iteris, Inc., a globally revered name in technology ecosystems, has taken a monumental leap forward. The company recently unveiled its latest innovation, Va...
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GM and Komatsu revolutionize Mining with Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology
GM and Komatsu revolutionize Mining with Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology In an era where climate change and environmental sustainability are at the forefront of global discourse, two industrial giants, General Motors (GM) and Komatsu, have embarked on a pioneering venture. Their ambitious project? To...
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Metal Steam Turbine Blades can now be 3D Printed
Metal Steam Turbine Blades can now be 3D Printed Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory became the first to 3D-print large rotating steam turbine blades for generating energy in power plants. Led by partner Siemens Technology, the U.S. research and development hub of...
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Nextracker’s 10 Gigawatt Solar Odyssey in Emerging Markets
Nextracker’s 10 Gigawatt Solar Odyssey in Emerging Markets In a world fervently seeking sustainable solutions, Nextracker, a global frontrunner in solar tracker and software technology, has hit a ground-breaking milestone. The company recently announced surpassing a massive 10 gigawatts (GW) i...
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EBRD takes the initiative with Green Finance in Uzbekistan
EBRD takes the initiative with Green Finance in Uzbekistan In the heart of Central Asia, a transformative financial initiative is unfurling, set to reshape Uzbekistan’s approach to environmental sustainability and energy efficiency. Spearheaded by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Devel...
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Cryo-compressed Hydrogen Storage system for Trucks demonstrated
Cryo-compressed Hydrogen Storage system for Trucks demonstrated Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) and Verne, a San Francisco-based start-up, have demonstrated a cryo-compressed hydrogen storage system of suitable scale for heavy-duty vehicles. This is the first time cryo-compressed hydro...
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Pilot Plant demonstrates massive Magnet Recycling capacity in Ontario
Pilot Plant demonstrates massive Magnet Recycling capacity in Ontario Advanced metals recycling company Cyclic Materials today announces successful results from its new Kingston, Ontario pilot plant, where its proprietary Mag-Xtract™ technology isolates magnets from recycled end-of-life produ...
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Expro and Di Drill Survey expand Complex Abandonment services partnership
Expro and Di Drill Survey expand Complex Abandonment services partnership Expro, a leading energy services provider, has renewed and expanded a strategic partnership agreement with Di Drill Survey Services Inc., a leading provider of high-end HPHT logging, Gyro survey services, and magnetic ranging...
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Romania’s Pioneering Vertical Farm heralds a Green Revolution
Romania’s Pioneering Vertical Farm heralds a Green Revolution Nestled in the heart of Europe, Romania’s agricultural scene is witnessing a paradigm shift, spearheaded by Cristian Tudor, a visionary in horticulture. His brainchild, Ultragreens, is not just a company but a beacon of sustai...
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DEVELONCARE expanding globally
DEVELONCARE expanding globally HD Hyundai Infracore has expanded the company’s ‘DEVELONCARE’ global customer visit management programme to build on the growing affinity for the company’s market-leading DEVELON brand. HD Hyundai Infracore’s DEVELONCARE customer visit service involve...
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The Advantages of Benninghoven’s Asphalt Mixing Plant in Bulgaria
The Advantages of Benninghoven’s Asphalt Mixing Plant in Bulgaria Benninghoven has been active in the Bulgarian market since 2005 and has its own sales and service network in the country with Wirtgen Bulgaria. 25 asphalt mixing plants are currently in use throughout Bulgaria, as well as a numb...
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Harnessing Innovation for Supply Chain Excellence
Harnessing Innovation for Supply Chain Excellence In the quest for supply chain optimization, innovation emerges as a game-changer. It is all about leveraging modern technologies to make the supply chain more efficient, resilient, and sustainable. The integration of supply chain services is one such...
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Injection Moulding vs 3D Printing: The Realm of Modern Manufacturing
Injection Moulding vs 3D Printing: The Realm of Modern Manufacturing The manufacturing world is evolving rapidly, with technologies like injection moulding and 3D printing at the forefront. Both these techniques have revolutionized production processes, but each serves different needs and applicatio...
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10 strategies to keep your Hauler Fleet Productive in Cold Weather
10 strategies to keep your Hauler Fleet Productive in Cold Weather Safeguarding hauler productivity is vital when operating in low temperatures. Here, Scottish articulated hauler manufacturer Rokbak addresses the unique challenges posed by winter weather conditions, sharing ten tips to ensure your t...
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The XCMG XCA3000 Crane’s ground-breaking debut
The XCMG XCA3000 Crane’s ground-breaking debut The world of construction and heavy lifting witnessed a significant milestone recently in Yingkou, Liaoning Province, China. The XCA3000, the titan of wheeled cranes, made its debut. This behemoth, a brainchild of XCMG, is not just a crane; it...
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EIB helping to transform Italy’s Railways with €500 million green bond
EIB helping to transform Italy’s Railways with €500 million green bond Italy is embarking on a transformative journey in its railway sector, courtesy of a significant €500 million agreement between the European Investment Bank (EIB) and Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane S.p.A. (FS). This monumenta...
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The Danger of Concrete Overprotection Repairs
The Danger of Concrete Overprotection Repairs Is it possible to give concrete too much protection against reinforcement corrosion? Research indicates that this is so, although no consensus exists on the exact mechanisms and how to avoid it. However, following logical reasoning, Cortec® recommends ap...
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Endurant XD transmission available in Freightliner and Western Star Trucks
Endurant XD transmission available in Freightliner and Western Star Trucks Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies has announced its Endurant XD™ series automated transmission is now available in select vocational Western Star and Freightliner models, both of which are subsidiaries...
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First Direct Air Capture Plant deployed in the UK
First Direct Air Capture Plant deployed in the UK On a mission to reinvent the world’s relationship with carbon, Mission Zero Technologies (MZT) have deployed their first commercially-financed DAC system in the UK seven months after signing the contract. The plant was sold to the University of Sheff...
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Vehicle Digital Twins accelerate Software Development for Continental and Synopsys
Vehicle Digital Twins accelerate Software Development for Continental and Synopsys Continental today announced a collaboration with Synopsys to accelerate the development and validation of software features and applications for the Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV). This new collaboration integrates Sy...
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Cutting-Edge Technologies: CNC Laser versus Waterjet
Cutting-Edge Technologies: CNC Laser versus Waterjet In the dynamic world of modern manufacturing, two cutting technologies stand out: CNC Laser and CNC Waterjet cutting. These advanced methods have revolutionized material processing, offering precision, versatility, and efficiency. This comprehensi...
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Navigating the Global Bitumen Market amidst ongoing Geopolitical Tensions
Navigating the Global Bitumen Market amidst ongoing Geopolitical Tensions In the intricate web of global economics, few industries are as sensitive to geopolitical shifts as the construction sector, particularly in the arena of bitumen—a crucial construction material. The recent upheaval in the Midd...
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Partnership set to revolutionize Biofuel Production from Organic Waste
Partnership set to revolutionize Biofuel Production from Organic Waste Alfa Laval, the global leader in heat transfer, centrifugal separation, and fluid handling, and Bisviridi, a new company part of the BioteCH4 group, the leading anaerobic digestion (AD) operator in the United Kingdom, are collabo...
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Makita BAC01 36V Converters Power Everything
Makita BAC01 36V Converters Power Everything In a move that further supports professionals with convenient and unrestricted access to power, Makita has announced the launch of its new BAC01 36V Power Converter. This useful solution turns DC power into AC power and is suitable for battery charging or...
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PERI SE’s strategic acquisition of KERN Tunneltechnik
PERI SE’s strategic acquisition of KERN Tunneltechnik In a world where the construction industry constantly seeks innovative and efficient solutions, the recent acquisition of KERN Tunneltechnik SA by PERI SE marks a significant milestone. This strategic move, rooted in a vision of enhanced en...
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Drexel University unveils BioFiber Technology for Self-Healing Structures
Drexel University unveils BioFiber Technology for Self-Healing Structures In hopes of producing concrete structures that can repair their cracks, researchers from Drexel University’s College of Engineering are putting a new twist on an old trick for improving the durability of concrete. Fiber reinfo...
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Smart city to be designed in Guyana by Miami School of Architecture
Smart city to be designed in Guyana by Miami School of Architecture A six-month agreement with the University of Miami challenges experts to create a master plan for a technologically modern area that is a model of sustainability, resilience and health care. The tiny country of Guyana, tucked in the...
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Unicontrol revolutionizing Dozer Operations with automatic Grade Control
Unicontrol revolutionizing Dozer Operations with automatic Grade Control Revolutionizing Dozer Operations with Unprecedented Precision and Simplicity. Unicontrol, the fresh breeze in machine control technology based in Denmark, has launched its highly intuitive Automatic Grade Control system for doz...
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Toyota Hilux Champ pickup set to revolutionize mobility in Thailand
Toyota Hilux Champ pickup set to revolutionize mobility in Thailand On a bright day in Bangkok, history was made. Toyota Motor Corporation, in collaboration with Toyota Motor Thailand (TMT), unveiled the latest addition to their prestigious IMV line-up – the Hilux Champ. This event, held with much f...
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Jordan’s innovative Solar Towers could herald Clean Energy
Jordan’s innovative Solar Towers could herald Clean Energy In the quest for sustainable energy solutions, an extraordinary breakthrough emerges from the deserts of the Middle East. Researchers from Jordan’s Al Hussein Technical University and Qatar University have unveiled a pioneering d...
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HD Hyundai to uncover Xite Sustainability Transformation at CES
HD Hyundai to uncover Xite Sustainability Transformation at CES HD Hyundai today announced that it will present its innovative vision to create and encourage sustainability on land under the name Xite Transformation at CES 2024, the world’s largest electronics trade show. HD Hyundai will share detai...
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Caterpillar and Oak Ridge Labs testing methanol for use in Marine Engines
Caterpillar and Oak Ridge Labs testing methanol for use in Marine Engines The Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Caterpillar Inc. have entered into a cooperative research and development agreement, or CRADA, to investigate using methanol as an alternative fuel source for four-s...
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Lafarge Canada building a greener future with CarbiCrete Eco-Alliance
Lafarge Canada building a greener future with CarbiCrete Eco-Alliance In the heart of a bustling world where the construction industry often finds itself at odds with environmental sustainability, a ground-breaking alliance emerges, setting a new standard in eco-conscious building. Lafarge Canada, a...
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Symbiosis of Trees and Asphalt in Urban Landscapes
Symbiosis of Trees and Asphalt in Urban Landscapes In an era where climate change looms large, the humble tree has emerged as an unsung hero in the urban tapestry. At the University of Gothenburg, researchers have been delving deep into the relationship between urban trees and their concrete counter...
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Largest Concentrated Solar Power project in the world inaugurated in Dubai
Largest Concentrated Solar Power project in the world inaugurated in Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has inaugurated the largest concentrated solar power (CSP) project in the world, within the 4th phase of the...
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Cambridge University’s ground-breaking Road Safety Algorithm
Cambridge University’s ground-breaking Road Safety Algorithm In the bustling world of modern transportation, the intersection of technology and safety is constantly evolving. A recent breakthrough from the University of Cambridge, in collaboration with the automotive giant Jaguar Land Rover (J...
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SiLC Eyeonic Vision Sensor achieves over 2km Detection Range
SiLC Eyeonic Vision Sensor achieves over 2km Detection Range SiLC Technologies, Inc. (SiLC), a leader in the development of integrated single-chip FMCW LiDAR solutions, today announced a significant breakthrough in machine vision technology. The company’s Eyeonic Vision Sensor now boasts a det...
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Smart Transportation Tracking Solutions to be unveiled at CES 2024
Smart Transportation Tracking Solutions to be unveiled at CES 2024 ATrack Technology Inc., a prominent player in the telematics industry, is set to join ADATA at CES 2024 to officially unveil cutting-edge innovations in the form of smart AI cameras and GPS tracking solutions. These advancements unde...
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LBCT Port’s path to Net Zero is revolutionizing Green Cargo Handling
LBCT Port’s path to Net Zero is revolutionizing Green Cargo Handling In the bustling heart of Southern California’s vast port landscape, the Long Beach Container Terminal (LBCT) stands as a beacon of innovation and environmental stewardship. Recently crowned as the “Sustainable Innovation Proj...
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Kabanga Nickel Project a game-changer for Energy Transition
Kabanga Nickel Project a game-changer for Energy Transition In the heart of Tanzania, a significant stride has been made in the realm of battery metals. Lifezone Metals Limited, a contemporary metals company at the forefront of the battery metals supply chain, has recently made a ground-breaking ann...
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INTERMAT 2024 driving Sustainability and a leap towards Zero Carbon
INTERMAT 2024 driving Sustainability and a leap towards Zero Carbon From 24 to 27 April 2024, the Paris Nord Villepinte exhibition centre will transform into a crucible of innovation and sustainability, hosting INTERMAT 2024. This premier event in the construction calendar is setting a new standard,...
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Transforming Office Spaces with Modern Partitioning Trends
Transforming Office Spaces with Modern Partitioning Trends The way we partition and organize our workspaces has undergone a revolutionary transformation. Modern office partitioning trends are not just about dividing space; they are about creating dynamic, collaborative, and flexible environments tha...
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Iteris unveils enhanced VantageCare for Smarter Traffic Management
Iteris unveils enhanced VantageCare for Smarter Traffic Management In a world where mobility is as essential as the air we breathe, managing the ebb and flow of traffic isn’t just a task; it’s an art and a science. Iteris, Inc., recognized as a global leader in crafting smart mobility in...
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Revolutionizing Drill Hole Analytics with Granite-Veracio Partnership
Revolutionizing Drill Hole Analytics with Granite-Veracio Partnership In an industry where precision and efficiency are paramount, the recent partnership between Granite’s subsidiary, International Directional Services (IDS), and Veracio, a trailblazer in mining technology, is not just news—it...
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The tide is turning as South Korea battles against Marine Debris
The tide is turning as South Korea battles against Marine Debris In a world grappling with the pressing issue of environmental pollution, particularly marine debris, a beacon of innovation shines from South Korea. The Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology (KICT), under the ste...
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Granite Construction’s strategic expansion into Memphis with landmark acquisitions
Granite Construction’s strategic expansion into Memphis with landmark acquisitions In the ever-evolving world of construction and infrastructure development, strategic expansions and acquisitions often serve as the lifeblood of sustained growth and market penetration. Granite Construction Inco...
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Machinery Partner secures $11m investment to expand across the US
Machinery Partner secures $11m investment to expand across the US Machinery Partner, a company offering novel procurement, financing, and support for builders and contractors needing heavy machinery, today announced it raised $8M in Series A financing led by Armory Square Ventures and joined by Prit...
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StormTrap® launches DesignLab to create site-specific Stormwater Solutions
StormTrap® launches DesignLab to create site-specific Stormwater Solutions StormTrap, a leading innovator in stormwater management solutions, is proud to announce the launch of DesignLab, an innovative platform designed to transform the way engineers design stormwater management systems. DesignLab e...
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Eagle Materials and Terra CO2’s path to Greener Cement
Eagle Materials and Terra CO2’s path to Greener Cement In an era where the clarion call for environmental sustainability resonates louder than ever, Eagle Materials Inc. has taken a definitive leap forward. The company recently announced its exclusive partnership with Terra CO2, marking a sign...
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Saudi Fund for Development funding Tajikistan’s Rogun Hydropower Project
Saudi Fund for Development funding Tajikistan’s Rogun Hydropower Project In the corridors of international development, a significant stride has been made towards a greener, more sustainable future. The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD), under the seasoned guidance of its CEO, H.E. Sultan Al-Ma...
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Unearthing new prospects at Kobo’s Kossou Gold Project
Unearthing new prospects at Kobo’s Kossou Gold Project In the intricate world of mineral exploration, where the promise of golden fortunes often lies hidden beneath layers of earth and rock, Kobo Resources Inc. is making headlines. The company has recently announced an exciting breakthrough in...
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Evolito Electric Propulsion Systems receives CAA Design Approval
Evolito Electric Propulsion Systems receives CAA Design Approval Evolito Limited, the pioneer of world-leading axial-flux electric motors, power electronics and battery solutions for aerospace applications, has received Design Organisation Approval (DOA) from the UK Civil Aviation Authority for elec...
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Innovations in Security for Next-Gen Traffic Management Systems
Innovations in Security for Next-Gen Traffic Management Systems Breathalysers and radar guns have been in use for quite some time, as part of traditional road traffic management and security measures. More recently, however, intelligent speed limit signs and flashing lights have begun alerting drive...
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Construction Apprenticeship Programs building a safer Haiti
Construction Apprenticeship Programs building a safer Haiti Andiana Pierre lived nearly 100 miles north of the Haitian capital of Port-au-Prince when it was rocked by a magnitude 7.0 earthquake 13 years ago. But even from that distance, she could still feel the tremors from the powerful temblor. Whe...
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Cemex puts Future in Action with 1,000 lower-carbon trucks
Cemex puts Future in Action with 1,000 lower-carbon trucks Cemex announced that it now has over 1,000 heavy-duty trucks powered with lower-carbon fuels as part of a comprehensive transition strategy seeking to decarbonize its global fleet. This initiative is part of the company’s flagship Future in...
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Subsea Cable connects US to Latin America and the Caribbean
Subsea Cable connects US to Latin America and the Caribbean Liberty Networks, a leading infrastructure and enterprise connectivity provider in Latin America and the Caribbean, part of Liberty Latin America (LLA), has announced a partnership with Gold Data, a telecommunications infrastructure provide...
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