Yokogawa Electric Corporation has announced that its subsidiary, Yokogawa Digital Corporation, has successfully completed a proof-of-concept (PoC) test of a proprietary AI solution designed to automate outbound shipment loading planning for Hokuetsu Logistics Corporation, a subsidiary of Hokuetsu Corporation. By replicating expert-level decision-making, this AI-powered system drastically reduces planning time while optimizing load efficiency based on product shape and destination region. Following the PoC’s success, Hokuetsu Corporation and Hokuetsu Logistics Corporation will officially adopt and begin using the solution in July 2025. Hokuetsu Corporation’s main business is the manufacturing and sales of paper and pulp products. The outbound shipment of…
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AeroNet Wireless, Puerto Rico’s fastest and most reliable internet service provider, has announced a million-dollar investment to upgrade its network using Tarana Wireless’s breakthrough next-generation Fixed Wireless Access (ngFWA) technology. The project reinforces AeroNet’s commitment to delivering world-class broadband while accelerating digital transformation across the island. The extensive upgrade leverages Tarana’s groundbreaking G1 ngFWA platform, which overcomes traditional industry challenges through innovative interference cancellation and non-line-of-sight (NLoS) wireless capabilities. This technology is particularly valuable for Puerto Rico’s diverse topography, enabling AeroNet to deliver reliable broadband service across urban areas and challenging rural terrain throughout the island. The upgrade unlocks up…
India is rapidly emerging as a hub for semiconductor innovation, and Infineon Technologies, a global leader in power semiconductors and IoT, is playing a key role in accelerating this growth. With a long-standing commitment to supporting entrepreneurship, Infineon has partnered with organizations such as NITI Aayog, Startup India, and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) to advance the “Make in India” initiative and nurture the startup ecosystem. Memorandum sparks startup innovation in IoT, electromobility, and securityAs part of its ongoing efforts, Infineon India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department for Promotion of Industry and…
SkyDrive Inc. (“SkyDrive”), a leading Japanese developer of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, has signed a strategic partnership with PT Whitesky Aviation (“Whitesky”), one of Indonesia’s premier helicopter operators. This alliance aims to drive the adoption of eVTOL technology across Indonesia, unlocking new possibilities for both urban and industrial mobility. Under the agreement, SkyDrive and Whitesky will jointly explore the deployment of the “SKYDRIVE” (*1) eVTOL aircraft across several use cases. These include operations based out of Cengkareng Heliport, which is owned by Whitesky and strategically located next to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, and potential applications supporting Indonesia’s vital…
Cirrus Logic, a leader in high-performance audio and mixed-signal semiconductor solutions, has announced an expanded strategic collaboration with GlobalFoundries, one of the world’s leading semiconductor manufacturers. The partnership will accelerate the development of advanced chip technologies designed to deliver higher efficiency, performance, and reliability for next-generation devices ranging from smartphones to automobiles. Together, the companies are advancing the development and commercialization of next-generation BCD (Bipolar-CMOS-DMOS) process technology, which allows different functions to be combined on a single chip, making devices more power efficient and compact. This technology will be capable of being manufactured at GlobalFoundries’ facility in Malta, New York,…
Hitachi Vantara, the data storage, infrastructure and hybrid cloud management subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd., has announced the availability of Virtual Storage Platform One Software-Defined Storage (VSP One SDS) in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace, an online store that provides applications and services for use on Azure. Hitachi Vantara customers can now take advantage of the productive and trusted Azure cloud platform, with streamlined deployment and management. The update gives enterprises the ability to manage and protect data across Azure and on-premises systems, with built-in provisioning, compression and replication capabilities that can reduce operational complexity and help control cloud costs. This expansion…
Abbott and the Big Ten Conference are back with Year 2 of their college rivalry-inspired blood donation competition that leverages the fandom of collegiate athletics to address one of the country’s most pressing health crises. From Aug. 27 to Dec. 5, schools will compete to see which can inspire the most people to donate blood. The U.S. continues to face urgent blood shortages, with some blood centers reporting less than a one-day supply of blood on hand. Blood donations are needed every two seconds for a wide variety of medical reasons, including trauma and accident victims, mothers experiencing complications after…
For the sixth consecutive year, Burn Boot Camp has secured a place on the prestigious 2025 Inc. 5000 List, ranking among America’s fastest-growing private companies. The honor follows a year of strong expansion fueled by new franchise agreements, innovative program launches, and a rapidly growing nationwide membership base. The annual Inc. 5000 ranking highlights the most successful independent businesses shaping the U.S. economy. Despite economic uncertainty, inflation, and labor market challenges, this year’s honorees demonstrated remarkable growth and resilience. “Being recognized on the Inc. 5000 list for the sixth consecutive year is a testament to the hard work, resilience, and…
Studio Pilates International, a global leader in boutique fitness and reformer Pilates, has announced the opening of its first studio in Germany. Scheduled to launch in Wiesbaden in 2026, the studio will be operated by franchise partners Slavica and Dominik Mühl. This milestone marks the company’s official entry into mainland Europe, bringing its science-backed Pilates method to a new audience eager for premium, results-driven fitness experiences. In 2024, Studio Pilates International opened 22 new studios and increased its U.S. footprint by 40%. With growing global demand for high-quality, results-driven Pilates experiences, the company continues to expand into new markets across…
Solid State Storage Technology Corporation (SSSTC) has announced the launch of the SSSTC CA8 Series, the world’s first industrial M.2 SSD powered by KIOXIA’s 8th-generation BiCS FLASH 3D NAND technology and a PCIe Gen5 x4 interface. Available in the industry-standard M.2 2280 form factor, the CA8 Series offers capacities of 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB, and 4 TB. The SSSTC CA8 Series complies with PCIe 5.0 and NVMe 2.0, supporting ultra-high-speed data access with transfer rates up to 32 GT/s per-lane, doubling the throughput of PCIe 4.0 interface. With SLC caching, the SSSTC CA8 Series achieves sequential read speeds…
Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has developed and licensed India’s first Silicon Photonics-based high-speed Quantum Random Number Generator (QRNG) to industry in a landmark deal worth ₹1 crore. The Technology Transfer Office (TTO), IIT Madras, signed the licensing agreement on August 18, 2025 with Indrarka Quantum Technologies Pvt. Ltd. for the commercial deployment of this breakthrough innovation. Developed at the Centre for Programmable Photonic Integrated Circuits and Systems (CPPICS), IIT Madras, the technology underscores India’s growing leadership in quantum innovation and secure communication systems. Earlier, a prototype version of QRNG module was delivered to DYSL-QT DRDO, Government of…
TradeCentric, the leading provider of B2B Connected Commerce solutions, has announced the launch of Analytics Plus, a premium analytics solution designed to help businesses turn B2B integration data into actionable insights that fuel growth, efficiency, and stronger trading partner relationships. By layering deeper intelligence on top of solutions like PunchOut and Purchase Order (PO) Automation, Analytics Plus helps teams: Building on the foundation of TradeCentric Analytics, the new Analytics Plus offering elevates insight to action. While Analytics delivers visibility into program performance, Analytics Plus highlights next steps that protect revenue, reduce risk, and accelerate growth. “Analytics Plus helps customers take…
