France buys Nokia's submarine network's business

January 3, 2025

The government of France has purchased Nokia's submarine networks business, Alcatel Submarine Networks, also known as ASN.

VEON partners with Starlink in direct-to-cell for Kyivstar customers

January 2, 2025

VEON, a global digital and telecommunications operator, has partnered with Starlink, a satellite services division of Elon Musk's SpaceX, to provide…

DOE offers Qcells $1.45B loan guarantee for Georgia solar panel facility

December 25, 2024

Qcells, a solar energy technology provider, has received a $1.45 billion loan guarantee from the Department of Energy for its solar energy component…

Nokia, Motorola Solutions announce drone tech integration

December 16, 2024

Nokia has partnered with Motorola Solutions to integrate drone technology for public safety and mission-critical industrial uses.

Dutch police leverage hologram for cold case

November 11, 2024

Dutch police have turned to hologram technology in an effort to solve a cold case from more than a decade ago.

Automation tech for defense: A closer look

by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group

Prompted by the cybersecurity updates to the MQ-9A UAV used by the U.S. Military, we reached out to Josh Lospinoso, CEO at Shift 5, who joined us via email…

Japan plans Autoflow-Road as 310-mile conveyor belt between Tokyo, Osaka

June 28, 2024

Japan has unveiled its plans for the Autoflow-Road, a proposed road consisting of automated conveyor belts for transporting goods between Osaka and Tokyo.

Iron ore company KIOCL taps TrueConf video conferencing

May 23, 2024

Kudremuck Iron Ore Limited (also known as KIOCL), an iron ore mining and pelletization company owned by India's Ministry of Steel, has tapped TrueConf Server…

Iraqi Customs reports success in automation initiative

May 16, 2024

Iraqi Customs has reported its automation initiative has helped reap "historic" revenue gains in Q1 2024.

Kroger launches vehicle tag renewal kiosk

April 9, 2024

The Thompson Bridge Kroger in Gainesville, Georgia has installed a Georgia MVExpress Motor Vehicle Tag Renewal kiosk.

Grand Lake Visitor Center plans digital kiosk

April 8, 2024

A digital kiosk is planned to be installed at the Rocky Mountain National Park's Grand Lake Visitor Center.

North Carolina county getting another Narcan vending machine

April 2, 2024

Edgecombe County, in North Carolina, is working to find a location for a second Narcan vending machine.

Williamson County launches 24-hour license plate renewal kiosk

April 2, 2024

The Williamson County Administrative Complex in Williamson County, Tennessee has debuted a 24-hour license plate renewal kiosk.

Austria debuts digital vehicle registration service

February 22, 2024

Austria has launched digital vehicle registration via its digital ID app, eAusweise, which allows Austrian citizens to show their driver's license and vehicle…

Digital Signage in Government

By replacing static signs with a network of digital screens and interactive kiosks powered by Omnivex digital signage software, governments can streamline…

Dubai launches $136M capital fund for startup financing

November 10, 2023

Today Dubai announced a $163 million venture capital fund for financing startups, according to a press release.

UK Online Safety Bill raises mixed reactions, expert dissent

September 25, 2023

The U.K.'s passage of the so-called "Online Safety Bill" in the House of Lords last week continues to garner mixed reactions, along with expert dissent. The…

Germany enlists magicians to promote public e-waste campaign

September 7, 2023

Plan E, a Germany-based public initiative to reduce e-waste and promote environmental safety, has enlisted the aid of Berlin magicians Siegfried & Joy to…

Alliant debuts rural community-scale microgrid pilot project

August 24, 2023

Alliant Energy announced completion of its rural community-scale microgrid project in Richland, Wisconsin, according to a press release.

Atlanta BeltLine announces digital inclusion, smart cities initiatives

August 22, 2023

Atlanta BeltLine Inc., an urban redevelopment program based in Atlanta Georgia, has announced its urban initiatives for smart city and digital inclusion…