Millions of cameras, sensors, and AI that reads video in real time are becoming the "senses" of the modern city. They get an ambulance to the scene faster and let a police body camera hold officers accountable — but the very same technology, slid to the other end, becomes facial recognition and mass surveillance. This is the most ethically "sensitive" segment of the smart city — and that tension is the whole story.
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Samsara now expects a thinner free cash flow margin and a fatter operating margin for fiscal 2027, as the company pays upfront for the IoT hardware that carries its AI subscriptions. The CFO said Samsara buys the devices upfront while revenue comes back ratably over the customer contract, and the company cited the IoT devices that faster growth needs, inventory it is prebuying as a buffer, and higher supply chain costs in the second half of fiscal 2027. Free cash flow margin is guided about 100 basis points below fiscal 2026, which on the $2.04 billion of revenue guided for fiscal 2027 works out to roughly $20 million, while the non-GAAP operating margin guide rose to 21% from 20%. More than 20% of Samsara's net new contract value came from emerging products in each of the last three quarters, and deals with a top-five U.S. city included more than $2 million of emerging products in fiscal Q2 2027. Samsara crossed $2.1 billion in annual recurring revenue in fiscal Q2 2027, up 30% over the past year, and raised its fiscal 2027 revenue, growth, operating margin and earnings guides at one release.
NHTSA Opens Safety Probe Into Tesla's Driverless Cybercab
NHTSA has opened an investigation into Tesla's Cybercab after the company began offering rides in Austin, Texas, according to reports from WSJ and Reuters on September 4. The agency will examine the technical data and methodology Tesla used to self-certify the two-seat vehicle, which lacks a steering wheel, pedals, accelerator, and mirrors, and will assess whether Tesla correctly determined that certain federal safety standards do not apply to it. Tesla has not sought an exemption for the Cybercab, unlike Amazon's Zoox, which received an exemption in July for its steering-wheel-free robotaxis. NHTSA could require recalls or impose fines if it finds the Cybercab noncompliant. Tesla had 420 autonomous vehicles registered in Texas as of Friday, including 45 Cybercabs, as it begins expanding the robotaxi service.
MemryX and Lenovo Sign MOU to Expand Sovereign Edge AI in Saudi Arabia
MemryX has signed a memorandum of understanding with Lenovo to expand the deployment of sovereign edge AI solutions across Saudi Arabia. The agreement builds on joint platform deployments already operating in the Kingdom and establishes a framework for the two companies to pursue additional opportunities across infrastructure, industrial operations, smart cities and video management, supporting Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030. The joint platform combines the Lenovo ThinkEdge SE455 V3 rugged edge server with the MemryX Cascade 100P AI accelerator to process video and sensor data on site, reducing latency and limiting reliance on centralized, power- and cooling-intensive AI infrastructure. The platform is already operating in large-scale infrastructure programs in Saudi Arabia, with one deployment delivering real-time construction safety analytics including personal protective equipment compliance and site safety event detection, and a second running compliance and site-monitoring workloads in a port environment across the operator's existing camera infrastructure. Under the MOU, Lenovo and MemryX will expand customer deployments in Saudi Arabia, validate the platform through a Lenovo Center of Excellence, develop additional solutions through Lenovo AI Innovation, and explore rack-scale server configurations for computer vision inference, supporting potential regional and global go-to-market opportunities.
Sansiri Elevates T77 Sukhumvit to Flagship Community, Prepares to Expand Model Nationwide with Value Over 100 Billion Baht
Sansiri Public Company Limited, or SIRI, has announced the elevation of Sansiri Town Sukhumvit 77, or T77 Community, to Flagship Community status as a model for future residential urban development, on an area of over 50 rai in the heart of Sukhumvit under the concept of Community as a Lifestyle that combines Residential, Mixed-use, Retail, Education and Wellness together. The company plans to take this success and extend it to Sansiri Community projects nationwide, representing a combined value of over 100 billion baht. Currently within T77 Community there are more than 11 residential projects, of which 10 are Sansiri condominium projects. On the security side, Sansiri has upgraded to AI CCTV and Intelligent Security Monitoring working together with LIV-24 and a Command Centre around the clock, along with 12 automatic license plate recognition cameras installed at both the front and rear, and the establishment of a Sansiri Security Inspection team adding patrol rounds with electric motorcycles as frequently as 12 rounds per day. The strength of residential demand is reflected through the valles HAUS project, which achieved sales of 70% within just one year, while on the investment side T77 has average rental yields as high as 6% per year and asset value growth of around 15 to 20%.
Motorola Solutions Wins $139 Million Louisiana Public Safety Contract
Motorola Solutions has secured a 10-year public safety contract in Louisiana valued at $139 million to modernize statewide public safety operations. The agreement covers mobile video, digital evidence management and command center technology, along with expansion and upgradation of the state's land mobile radio infrastructure, and will connect six state agencies to Motorola's integrated platform, including body cameras, in-car video and real-time situational awareness software. The win aligns with Motorola's broader strategy of expanding recurring software and services alongside mission-critical communications hardware; the company reported $3.13 billion in second-quarter 2026 revenues, up 13% year over year, with Software and Services revenue up 10% and Products and Systems Integration revenue up 15%, and ended the quarter with a record $15.6 billion backlog, up 11% year over year. In the broader public safety domain, Axon Enterprise's Connected Devices segment revenues rose 34.6% year over year in the second quarter of 2026, while NICE reported total revenue growth of 7.6% year over year and cloud revenue growth of 12.6% in the same period.
Nokia launches Cognitive Operations AI and edge platform for mining, public safety and defense
Nokia has launched Cognitive Operations, a new commercially available platform that unifies mission-critical communications, accelerated edge computing and operational AI in a single field-deployable system, initially targeting the mining, public safety and defense markets. The platform gives operational teams real-time site and asset intelligence through AI-agentic assistance, a live 3D digital twin of operations, real-time video analytics, predictive maintenance and autonomous safety monitoring, and it can be deployed on-premises or hosted on the Microsoft Azure Marketplace. At the edge of the platform sits Nokia's Cognitive Edge Node, a rugged network and edge compute platform with embedded on-device GPU-accelerated computing that brings intelligence to field-deployed vehicles and remote locations; Nokia collaborated with Rajant to integrate its InstaMesh technology directly into the Cognitive Edge Node. Cognitive Operations launches with three vertical applications: CO for mining, its flagship product for the mining industry, available on-premises and on-cloud through the Microsoft Azure Marketplace; CO for emergency services, which introduces the Vehicle as a Node concept so that police cars, fire trucks and ambulances self-organize into a distributed field intelligence network; and CO for defense, which extends the platform to the battlefield edge for sensor fusion, video analytics and threat detection across 5G, tactical radio and satellite. Lelio Di Martino, General Manager of Cognitive Operations for Nokia, said the launch extends AI directly into the field, and Ildefonso de la Cruz Morales, Senior Principal Analyst at Omdia, said the convergence of AI, edge computing and mission-critical communications is becoming a key requirement for organizations seeking to improve operational performance and worker safety.
Digital Zhengtong Launches Xingkui 2.0 Low-Altitude Platform, Building a Smart Hub for City-Level Low-Altitude Economy
Digital Zhengtong recently launched the Xingkui 2.0 urban low-altitude operation service platform, advancing the low-altitude economy from concept validation to real-world deployment. Xingkui 2.0 is a comprehensive upgrade of the company's Xingkui Plan, an air-space-ground integrated city-level low-altitude economy SaaS platform. Centered on artificial intelligence, it builds a low-altitude intelligent service operation system featuring airspace coverage, full-process management and control, and all-factor coordination. The Xingkui Plan has already deployed over 500 drones nationwide, landing in nearly 100 cities including Fuzhou, Wenzhou, and Changchun, and will implement more than 30 low-altitude application scenarios by 2026. At the launch event, the Low-Altitude Plus Urban Governance White Paper, jointly compiled by Digital Zhengtong and Central University of Finance and Economics, was officially released, and the Low-Altitude Economy Industry-Academia-Research Innovation Practice Demonstration Base, co-established by both parties, was unveiled. In addition, Digital Zhengtong has formed strategic partnerships with upstream and downstream enterprises in the low-altitude economy industrial chain, engaging in deep cooperation in areas such as data collection, intelligent perception, airspace planning, and urban governance.
Wantong Technology secures invention patent for intelligent highway electromechanical operations and maintenance
Wantong Technology has recently obtained an invention patent from the National Intellectual Property Administration. The patent is titled "Highway surveillance video quality enhancement and diagnosis method, system, device, and medium." It falls within the fields of smart highways, traffic computer vision, and intelligent highway electromechanical operations and maintenance technology. The patent can be applied to core business scenarios such as full-area highway intelligent video surveillance, road network electromechanical operations and maintenance management platforms, and intelligent pre-processing of traffic incident recognition. The company stated that obtaining this patent helps leverage its proprietary intellectual property advantages, promotes technological innovation, and enhances competitiveness.
GSI Technology guides Q2 revenue of $5.7 million to $6.5 million and targets Plato tape-out in March 2027
GSI Technology provided second-quarter revenue guidance of $5.7 million to $6.5 million with gross margin of approximately 53% to 55%, while confirming its next-generation Plato chip remains on schedule for tape-out in March 2027. The company reported first-quarter revenue of $6.3 million at a gross margin of 53.4%, an operating loss of $5.4 million, and ended the period with $77 million in cash and no debt. Management highlighted that the Gemini-II production chip is now ready for customers, with proof-of-concept projects advancing in areas such as the Sentinel drone program, where lab tests achieved a time-to-first-token of 2.4 seconds, and the Hsinchu County Smart City project, which is on track to complete Phase 1 deployment in November. An AI-assisted software development kit is targeted for alpha release this fall, and the company expects to use approximately $4 million of cash per quarter going forward.
Jishi Media signs three-year strategic partnership with Yushu City to advance county-wide digital upgrade
Jishi Media has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the Yushu Municipal People's Government to promote comprehensive digital transformation under the Digital Yushu initiative. The two sides will gradually scale up the results of a previously launched smart agriculture pilot, aiming to build a benchmark smart city for county-level regions in Northeast China. The cooperation will upgrade from a single agricultural digitalization scenario to a full-dimensional government-enterprise collaboration system covering urban governance, public services, industrial upgrading, and digital infrastructure. Jishi Media will prioritize strengthening Yushu's digital foundation by upgrading information and communication networks, building a city-wide IoT sensing system and a local cloud computing platform, while simultaneously providing communication resources and county-level brand promotion channels. Jishi Media Chairman You Zhiqiang stated that the county-level market is the main battlefield for building Digital Jilin, and Yushu Party Secretary Liu Jinglei noted that the construction of a digital and intelligent Yushu has been incorporated into the city's key plans for the 15th Five-Year Plan period.
NextNav and Safran Electronics & Defense agree to demonstrate 5G-powered PNT interoperability
NextNav and Safran Electronics & Defense have announced an agreement to integrate and demonstrate interoperability between NextNav's terrestrial 5G Positioning, Navigation, and Timing network in Santa Clara County, California, and Safran's timing and navigation receiver. The collaboration aims to evaluate how terrestrial 5G-powered PNT capabilities can complement existing navigation and timing technologies and contribute to more resilient positioning, navigation, and timing solutions for drones, autonomous systems, critical infrastructure, and public safety operations. The program will assess how terrestrial PNT signals can provide additional layers of continuity, redundancy, and resilience for mission-critical applications that depend on assured positioning and timing services. Results from the testing program will support ongoing assessments of performance and applicability across critical infrastructure, autonomous systems, public safety, and national security use cases.
KeepZone AI Secures Exclusive Latin America Distribution Rights for Kronomy's Autonomous Aerial Security
KeepZone AI, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nexera Technologies, has entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with Israeli firm Kronomy to market fully managed autonomous aerial security services across Latin America, from Mexico to Argentina. Under the two-year deal, KeepZone becomes Kronomy's sole distributor, business development collaborator, and sales channel for all current and future products, including drone-in-a-box systems and AI-powered threat analysis. Kronomy's service combines on-site autonomous drones with 24/7 manned command and control centers, having already completed more than 12,000 operational flights for clients in Israel such as critical infrastructure sites and healthcare facilities. The partnership aims to integrate autonomous aerial surveillance into KeepZone's existing homeland security portfolio, which includes perimeter protection and counter-unmanned aircraft systems, targeting government agencies, critical infrastructure operators, and smart-city authorities in the region.
CSG launches UpVision's MAIA platform to expand digital airspace management portfolio
CSG has launched the MAIA software platform, developed by its subsidiary UpVision, to expand its digital airspace management portfolio. The platform connects drone operators with air navigation service providers, regulatory authorities, and security organizations to enable safe coordination of unmanned aircraft alongside manned traffic. MAIA incorporates artificial intelligence for risk prediction and automation, and complies with the European U-space framework and EU Regulation 2021/664. It is part of CSG's broader technological ecosystem that includes radar systems from Retia and Eldis, and air traffic management software from CS Soft and Atrak. The Czech-developed platform targets customers across Europe and beyond, supporting both civilian and security operations.
Prateep Tangmatitham raises BLAND stake to highest since 2019 as share price surges 44% in July
Prateep Tangmatitham, the second-largest shareholder of Bangkok Land Public Company Limited, has increased his stake to the highest level since 2019. As of June 15, 2026, he held 839,139,200 shares, representing 4.84%, up from 734,402,900 shares or 4.23% in the previous filing. The increase comes amid a more than 44% rise in BLAND's share price since early July 2026, after the company announced a strategic partnership with Advanced Info Service Public Company Limited to develop over 4,000 rai of Muang Thong Thani into a model smart city under the Muang Thong Next project.
BiomX Subsidiary Zorronet Expands European Presence Through Two Strategic Collaborations in Europe
BiomX subsidiary Zorronet has entered into a strategic collaboration with Czech company Samura to deploy AI-powered monitoring solutions across Central and Eastern Europe. The partnership will initially focus on two projects: an AI-driven pest management system for agriculture and urban settings, and an early warning system to protect critical transportation infrastructure by detecting animals and unauthorized people. Samura will lead business development and commercialization, while its division Digital4Pest will handle technical implementation. The collaboration marks a milestone in Zorronet's European growth strategy and extends its technology beyond defense into commercial markets.
DEPA Holds Third Cloud Transformation Local Connect in Chiang Mai, Supporting 17 Northern Provinces to Adopt SaaS
The Digital Economy Promotion Agency, or DEPA, organized the third Cloud Transformation Local Connect event in Chiang Mai province to encourage local government organizations in 17 northern provinces to adopt software-as-a-service on the cloud. The initial target is for no fewer than 400 local government agencies nationwide to use cloud-based software services, which will benefit over 4 million citizens through digital services, upskill more than 4,000 government officials in cloud technology, and generate an economic impact exceeding 133 million baht. At the event, 100 digital services bearing the dSURE certification mark were selected, divided into three groups: citizen service systems, internal efficiency enhancement systems, and systems promoting seven aspects of smart cities. DEPA supports usage rights worth up to 200,000 baht per project for a period of no less than 12 months. This activity is part of the Cloud Transformation project, which is held four times across all regions. This third event follows the central and eastern region event in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya province and the northeastern region event in Khon Kaen province, and will conclude in the southern region on August 3, 2026.
AI-Powered Bus Location Systems Are Transforming the Future of Public Transport
The digitalisation of public transport and the adoption of AI are advancing, with transit management systems that build on bus location technology enhancing convenience. In March this year, the Public Transport Open Data Frontier 2026 forum was held, where the enrichment and utilisation of the General Transit Feed Specification were discussed. Using GTFS as a foundation, efforts are underway to achieve on-time operations through signal control, simplify the construction of smartphone bus navigation, and develop apps with generative AI. Pilot projects and commercialisation are progressing across various regions, including NTT Docomo Business's AI-operated bus, Fujitsu's Mobility as a Service and demand-responsive regional mobility transport system, and Lecip Holdings' transit management system LIVU. The spread of AI on-demand transport and autonomous driving is expected to encourage elderly people to go out more, resolve transport-poor areas, and shift the focus from vehicle ownership to mobility as a service.
SKY advances global aviation technology platform, building on New S-Curve
Sky ICT Public Company Limited, or SKY, has announced it is moving forward with its aviation technology business to drive long-term growth, with plans to develop an airport management platform and AI humanoid robots targeting the global market. Chief Executive Officer Sittidej Mayalarp revealed that the aviation industry is on an upswing, with global passenger numbers expected to grow by around 20 to 25 percent in 2026, while passenger numbers in Thailand are projected to grow by an average of 5 to 7 percent per year and will accelerate in the fourth quarter of 2026, which is the tourist season. Meanwhile, Airports of Thailand has plans to expand Suvarnabhumi Airport from a capacity of 60 million passengers per year to 75 million in the next three years, and to 140 million by 2034, which will be a factor driving increased demand for airport management technology. SKY is also developing the OCC Platform, a comprehensive ground handling management platform, with plans to launch it in international markets in 2030, while also pushing into the humanoid robot business through a joint venture with AGIBOT and TKC, in which SKY holds a 55 percent stake, to develop Thai-language AI and a large language model, aiming to deploy robots in actual airport operations by the end of this year. Currently, SKY provides technology systems at 13 airports nationwide, and as of the end of the first quarter of 2026, it had a backlog valued at 25.287 billion baht, with over 90 percent being long-term projects in the Technology as a Service segment.
iFLYTEK Launches GuideX, an AI Agent That Completes Public Service Tasks
iFLYTEK launched GuideX, an intelligent interaction agent for public service environments, at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference 2026 in Shanghai. GuideX moves beyond answering questions to completing tasks, using capabilities the company calls Omnimodal, Self-Regulation, and Empathy-Driven. Omnimodal perception fuses voice, face, position, lip movement, and spatial context to handle crowded venues, with word loss below 1.3% and cross-talk below 1.7% even when multiple people speak, and speech recognition reaching 92.1% at -10dB noise. Self-regulation infers real needs and uses a dual-track mechanism with over 10,000 skills on the SkillHub platform to handle routine and complex cases. Empathy-driven interaction reads emotional context and, with user consent, retains service context so returning users can pick up where they left off. GuideX is deployed across Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Central Asia, Latin America, and Africa, and iFLYTEK also launched the GuideX Navigator Program with eight ecosystem partners spanning government services, transportation, hospitality, tourism, and smart commerce.
Gosuncn Subsidiary Wins Bid for Xinyang Electric Vehicle Registration Management Platform Project Worth Approximately 20.13 Million Yuan
Gosuncn's holding subsidiary, Gosuncn Zhilian Technology, has won the bid for the Xinyang Public Security Traffic Police Detachment's electric vehicle registration management platform project, with a bid amount of 20.132084 million yuan. The procurement content mainly includes electronic coding labels, electric vehicle coding registration and identification services, and more.
Flock LPR Helps Utah Deputies Locate Suspected Serial Arsonist
Flock cameras provided vehicle data that helped the Tooele County Sheriff's Office identify and arrest a suspected serial arsonist in Stockton, Utah. A series of deliberately set fires near homes forced residents to evacuate with little warning around June 10, 2026. The suspect was booked on three counts of arson and causing a catastrophe, among other charges, and had a prior arson conviction from 2015. Investigators continue to review additional tips and footage to determine if he may be linked to other recent fires in the region.
Dell joins global AI coalition to guide urban AI deployment
Dell Technologies has joined a new global AI coalition for urban transformation as a founding member. The coalition, led by research firm ThoughtLab, focuses on real-world AI deployment in cities worldwide and aims to produce an evidence-based AI playbook and benchmarking model for urban stakeholders. Dell's participation puts it at the table when cities and partners define how AI infrastructure, data management, and governance should work, potentially shaping how urban customers specify future projects and which vendors they view as trusted partners. While financial outcomes are unknown, this long-horizon effort could influence Dell's perception in large-scale AI deployments over time.
Ikebukuro Station Introduces Facial Recognition System for Hands-Free Gate Passage
Hitachi and Tobu Railway, among others, launched a facial recognition system at the ticket gates of Tobu Tojo Line Ikebukuro Station on the 15th. By registering facial data and commuter pass information in advance, passengers can pass through the gates hands-free.
AT&T and Ericsson Test 5G Drone Sensing, Pointing to Future 6G Uses
AT&T and Ericsson completed a live test of advanced 5G network sensing for drone detection, using existing infrastructure with AI-driven algorithms to detect, locate, and track drones in real time. The trial targeted integrated sensing and communications, a capability often linked with future 6G concepts, and showed how AT&T's network could support security and monitoring uses beyond traditional mobile and broadband services. By using Ericsson's Massive MIMO radios and AI-enabled sensing algorithms on current towers, AT&T demonstrated how its infrastructure could help venue operators, airports, and public agencies detect and track drones at 300 to 400 feet without adding separate radar systems. The work aligns with AT&T's narrative around converged connectivity and could represent an additional optional service line over time, though turning demonstrations into contract-backed services will likely require capital, sales effort, and regulatory coordination. Investors may watch for signs that these trials turn into repeatable offerings, such as commercial agreements with stadium operators or city agencies.
Air Quality Monitoring Market to Reach US$ 14.37 Billion by 2034
The global air quality monitoring market is projected to grow from US$ 7.23 billion in 2025 to US$ 14.37 billion by 2034, at a compound annual growth rate of 7.9%. North America is forecast to account for over 18.67% of global market share by 2034, while Europe held the second-largest share at over 42.41% in 2025, with the France market projected to grow at a 6.6% CAGR through 2034. Hardware dominates the market, driven by increasing deployment of fixed and portable monitoring stations, and the outdoor segment registers the fastest CAGR. Key growth drivers include rising demand for advanced monitoring solutions across industrial and urban environments, integration of IoT and AI, and expanding smart city initiatives, though high equipment costs and complex implementation remain challenges.
BiomX subsidiary Zorronet begins AI-powered detection system installation for Israel Railways
BiomX announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary Zorronet has commenced supply and installation of its AI and ML-powered detection and command-and-control systems on sections of the Israel Railways network under a framework supply agreement. The initial phase covers 4 segments, with additional segments expected to be implemented. The system detects humans and animals near tracks, assesses risk levels, and triggers automated responses, and was adapted to Israel Railways' operational requirements in collaboration with its innovation division. Zorronet CEO Idan Wasserman noted a large-scale pilot achieved a 98% success rate in keeping large animals off the tracks with zero related collisions. Israel Railways' opening of a new eastern line this week creates additional potential opportunities for future deployment.
Public Safety LTE Market to Reach USD 37.87 Billion by 2035
The global Public Safety LTE market is projected to grow from USD 15.09 billion in 2025 to USD 37.87 billion by 2035, expanding at a compound annual growth rate of 9.66 percent. North America led the market in 2025 with a 36.80 percent revenue share, driven by FirstNet deployments and government spending, while Asia Pacific is expected to record the highest growth rate due to smart city projects and rising disaster management investments. By service, the system integration segment held the largest share at 31.84 percent in 2025, and by technology, LTE infrastructure dominated with 39.72 percent. Emergency services accounted for 36.51 percent of application revenue, and public safety agencies were the top end-user segment at 34.86 percent.
Nvidia backs Verkada and appoints former Microsoft executive Nicholas Parker to lead sales
Nvidia announced a strategic investment in Verkada and a collaboration to accelerate physical AI adoption in buildings and other real-world environments. The company also appointed former Microsoft executive Nicholas Parker as Executive Vice President of Worldwide Field Operations, signaling a shift in its go-to-market leadership. The partnership focuses on AI search and safety applications for physical spaces, expanding Nvidia's role beyond data centers into edge AI and the built environment. Nvidia's stock recently traded at $194.83, with a year-to-date gain of 3.2% despite a 10.9% decline over the past month.
Topway Video Communication Changes Leadership as Ji Tong Takes Over as Chairman, Ushering in a New Transformation Cycle
Topway Video Communication has completed its board election, with Ji Tong officially assuming the roles of party secretary and chairman. Ji Tong currently serves as deputy general manager of Shenzhen Media Group and has spent over two decades in Shenzhen's state-owned assets system, with previous roles at Shenzhen Gas Corporation, Shenzhen Investment Holdings, Futian Investment Holdings, and Gemdale Corporation. He brings a blend of public utility operational experience, top-level strategic design capabilities in state-owned assets, and expertise in listed company governance and major project execution. The controlling shareholder, Shenzhen Media Group, views this leadership change as a strategic move to drive the company's transformation and breakthrough, deepen state-owned capital reform, and expand the government-enterprise market. It is expected to inject development momentum across four dimensions: corporate governance, institutional reform, project implementation, and performance growth. Ji Tong stated he will stabilize the existing user base, enhance per-user value, and focus on smart city niche scenarios, with an emphasis on expanding digital solutions in livelihood services such as education, elderly care, and cultural tourism. The company has already initiated strategic cooperation with Shenzhen Xingfu Health Group and is preparing to establish a state-owned enterprise online supervision and security operations sub-center in Shenzhen, entering the government-enterprise service sector. During his tenure at Futian Investment Holdings, Ji Tong led multiple urban renewal projects worth tens of billions of yuan, and his cross-institutional resource integration and major project execution capabilities are expected to help Topway Video Communication capture market dividends in smart city and state-owned asset digital transformation.
Row64 and Carahsoft partner to deliver real-time operational intelligence to the public sector
Row64 and Carahsoft Technology Corp. have announced a partnership making Row64's real-time operational intelligence platform available to the public sector. Under the agreement, Carahsoft will serve as Row64's public sector distributor, offering the technology through its reseller partners and contracts including NASA SEWP V, ITES-SW2, and OMNIA Partners. Row64's GPU-accelerated platform combines event data with location and operational context to provide a live, unified picture for operators in areas such as utility monitoring, emergency response, and supply chain management. The companies say the partnership will help government agencies detect and respond to events with zero decision latency.
Global RFID Antenna Market to Reach USD 0.42 Billion by 2032
The global RFID antenna market is projected to grow from USD 0.24 billion in 2026 to USD 0.42 billion by 2032, at a compound annual growth rate of 10.1%. Airport and baggage handling is expected to see the highest growth rate among applications, driven by investments in smart airport infrastructure and the need for precise baggage tracking. Fixed deployment leads the market due to its use in high-volume environments like warehouses and airports, where continuous automated scanning is essential. The Asia Pacific region is anticipated to hold the largest market share, fueled by industrialization and government support for smart manufacturing in countries such as China, India, and Japan. Key players in the market include Zebra Technologies Corp., TE Connectivity, and Shanghai Inlay Link Inc.
Avante partners with Target Park to deploy MAST security towers across North American parking lots
Avante Corp. has entered a partnership agreement with Target Park Group to deploy its Mobile Automated Surveillance Tower units across above-ground parking facilities in Canada and the United States. MAST will serve as the primary security layer for Target Park, which operates over 700 parking locations, providing 24/7 AI-powered surveillance with human-verified monitoring through Avante's Control Centre. The engagement includes a forward-looking technology roadmap that will evolve into automated parking services such as vehicle identification, real-time lot monitoring, and streamlined customer access, expanding Avante's recurring revenue base and demonstrating MAST's scalability beyond traditional security applications.
Cellular IoT Market to Reach $86.55 Billion by 2035, Growing at 25.4% CAGR
The global cellular IoT market is projected to grow from $9.09 billion in 2025 to $86.55 billion by 2035, at a compound annual growth rate of 25.4%, according to a report by SNS Insider. Hardware dominated the market in 2025, while the software segment is the fastest growing, driven by AI-enabled IoT platforms. North America held over 32% of the market in 2025, with the U.S. market alone valued at $2.91 billion and expected to reach $27.70 billion by 2035. The Asia-Pacific region is the fastest growing, led by China's large-scale NB-IoT deployments under government mandates. Key players include Qualcomm, Ericsson, Huawei, AT&T, and Verizon.
Direct Drive Tech dévoile le robot TITA à roues et pattes pour les services urbains
Direct Drive Tech a présenté TITA, un robot combinant roues et pattes conçu pour des tâches de livraison, d’inspection et de services publics en milieu urbain. Équipé d’une puissance de calcul IA embarquée de 100 TOPS et de huit modules articulés à entraînement quasi-direct offrant un couple maximal de 120 Nm, TITA peut évoluer sur les trottoirs, les pentes et les terrains irréguliers avec une charge utile dynamique allant jusqu’à 10 kg. Sa structure en alliage de magnésium assure un fonctionnement entre -10 °C et 45 °C, et ses batteries remplaçables à chaud facilitent la maintenance. La plateforme ouverte pour le développement secondaire inclut un noyau Linux, un accès complet aux API et la compatibilité avec ROS 2, ciblant des applications telles que la livraison au dernier kilomètre, l’inspection industrielle et les projets de ville intelligente.
CMHK becomes first Hong Kong operator to run only 4G, 5G and 5.5G after 2G shutdown
China Mobile Hong Kong has officially ceased its 2G service with regulatory approval, becoming the first mobile network operator in Hong Kong to offer only 4G, 5G and 5.5G high-speed services. The shutdown follows the company's 3G cessation in June 2025 and frees spectrum and technology resources for 5G and 5.5G development, aiming to boost capacity, coverage and intelligent network management. CMHK used AI-driven big data analytics and machine learning to identify 2G users and reached them through more than 8 million touchpoints including intelligent calls, SMS and app reminders. The company also provided one-on-one assistance, large-print guides, dedicated hotlines and device subsidies for elderly customers, with terminal subsidies extended to 31 December 2026. CMHK says the move supports AI applications, IoT, industry digitalization and smart city innovation while laying a foundation for Hong Kong's long-term network infrastructure.
Aeva Technologies Gains Bullish Thesis on Commercial Traction and Nvidia Partnership
A bullish thesis on Aeva Technologies, Inc. was published on TradersPro's Substack, highlighting the company's expanding commercial traction and ecosystem validation. The thesis points to multiple production contract wins with leading global automakers and a high-profile partnership with Nvidia, which designated Aeva as a reference sensor for its autonomous vehicle ecosystem. Aeva's proprietary 4D LiDAR systems measure object velocity in real time, and its Atlas sensor and CityOS platform are being deployed across automotive, defense, and smart infrastructure applications. The stock was trading at $26.87 as of June 15th, with technical indicators showing a confirmation bar on rising volume that signals strong buyer conviction. The company is positioned to benefit from structural tailwinds including accelerating ADAS adoption, rising defense spending on autonomous platforms, and increasing investment in AI-driven urban infrastructure.