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• In January 2024, Targa Telematics SPA announced the acquisition of Earnix’s telematics business to expand insurance digitization. Through this acquisition, Targa assumes ownership of Drive-it, which has a solution to develop a behavioral analysis of drivers, leveraging machine learning and Artificial Intelligence technologies.
• In December 2023, MiX Telematics and Powerfleet to Present at the Raymond James TMT and MiX Telematics and Powerfleet announced a business combination, which was expected to create one of the most extensive mobile asset Internet of Things (IoT) Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) providers in the world.

• January 2024: Cox Automotive, an automotive services and technology provider fueled by first-party data fed by 2.3 billion online interactions a year, invested around USD 100 million to revolutionize the vehicle transport industry through technology. Cox Automotive is a data-driven business whose data strategy is to uncover new opportunities to monetize existing data. The investment will transform the company's brand, Central Dispatch, into a fully integrated automotive transportation marketplace that gives clients the data and insights they need to take control of their supply chains and better compete in the automotive ecosystem.
• August 2023: CARUSO partnered with Renault Group to enable CARUSO's customers to access vehicle data, including mileage or geo-position, without the need to install any additional device. The data is 100% in compliance with GDPR and, hence, protects the fleet owner's or driver's privacy. The data is available for all Renault Group models.

• July 2023 - WM began operations at its new USD 35 million, 14,500 square foot renewable natural gas plant located at the Texas-based company’s Eco Vista landfill, the company said in a news release. Construction on the new facility began two years ago, and the company plans to employ 125 construction workers and four workers to manage the facility, which will have a capacity of 14,500 square feet. The company said the new facility is expected to be fully operational by the end of May.
• June 2023 - The Government of India supported the second phase of the City Investments to Innovate, Integrate, and Sustain (CITIIS) project, a program under the ambit of the Smart Cities Mission, which aims to encourage blended waste management and climate-oriented reform actions. The CITIIS 2.0 will be executed in 18 cities.

• In July 2023, The acquisition of Smart Apply Inc., a provider of agricultural technology solutions, has been announced by Deere & Company, In order to assist farmers in dealing with the challenges of regulatory requirements, input costs, labour etc., Deere & Company is focusing on using Smart ApplyTM precision spraying solutions. The acquisition is intended to boost the company's new customer base.
• In May 2023, AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc., one of global agriculture technology solution provider announced its establishment of a new supply agreement with Wingtra AG. The 2-year supply agreement is expected to securely supply RedEdge-P sensor kits for incorporation with WingtraOne VTOL drones.
• In February 2023, Murata, in collaboration with longstanding systems integration partner Sentinum, announced the GAIA soil monitoring solution, which, according to the company, could have a crucial role to play in smart agriculture. These soil sensors help maximize crop yields while decreasing fertilizer use and minimizing the amount of water needed for irrigation.

• September 2022: Nuance Communications, Inc. announced that Liberty Global expanded its use of Nuance Dragon TV for Virgin Media O2 customers in the United Kingdom. The expansion included new capabilities that provided enhanced support for visually impaired customers, such as reading aloud program information.
• August 2022: CallMiner, a prominent provider of conversation intelligence to drive business improvement, declared new integrations with Genesys Cloud CX and Amazon Connect, enabling organizations to gain quick, seamless access to powerful real-time analytics capabilities within existing or future Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS) deployments. With these new integrations, organizations can leverage CallMiner's platform based on live voice audio availability.
• May 2022: A workshop titled "Affective Computing and Social Robots in the Rehabilitation of Children with Autism" was organized as a part of the EMBOA project at the Gdansk University of Technology in Poland. Including Turkey, Germany, the UK, and Poland, the institution welcomed more than 40 visitors from the four project partners' nations. The project's participants learned about various subjects, such as emotion detection, social robots, and technology-assisted treatment for autistic children.

• November 2023, MY E.G. Service’s blockchain unit in Malaysia, Zetrix, made an announcement regarding the commencement of an initial project to offer supply chain bankrolling products in conjunction with Chinese banks for international importers in addition to exporters.
• February 2023, The US Air Force (USAF) has experimented with blockchain solutions to manage cash flow and streamline data management operations. It was already collaborating with blockchain-as-a-service provider SIMBA Chain to develop a blockchain-based system for specific functions, including supply chain quality and management. The Air Force selected SIMBA for a USD 30 million strategic technology initiative, representing a significant bump to its budget for blockchain initiatives. The investment will go to developing blockchain-powered applications supporting supply chain management by the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Research & Engineering, the USAF, the US Navy, the US Army, and the Defense Logistics Agency.
• August 2022: To round up its portfolio of blockchain products, Oracle, the third-largest software corporation in the world by revenue, partnered with infrastructure provider InfStones.
• March 2022: Following the terms of their agreement, Unilever will use SAP SE's blockchain technology to track, confirm, and report in real-time the origins and routes that palm oil takes as it moves through its supply chain.

• March 2023: Google LLC (Alphabet Inc.) has announced Plans to integrate artificial intelligence into health related initiatives, including an update on the use of language generation technology in medical examinations and AI assisted research, ways to help consumers find information more quickly through Internet searching and tools to help developers build healthcare apps throughout the world.
• November 2022: Moveworks, a pioneer in corporate conversational AI, partnered with Wipro Ltd, a renowned technology services and consulting firm. Due to the partnership's collaborative solutions, customers may turn their IT departments from cost centers to strategic assets. These collaborative solutions offer a scalable, cost-effective IT solution that enhances operational efficiency and employee happiness.
• May 2022: DRUID, a global leader in conversational artificial intelligence (AI) technology for enterprise productivity, and BARQ Systems, one of the leading regional IT services providers serving business and government clients in the Middle East and Africa (MEA), announced a partnership to accelerate digital transformation and RPA implementations in the region. The combination of the two organizations' team expertise, strengths, and portfolios would provide measurable value to businesses in the public sector, enterprise, finance, insurance, health industry, and services.

• April 2023: Honeywell announced that Globalwort chose its connected technology to improve operational efficiency, support sustainability efforts, and enhance the occupant experience across the Globalworth portfolio of commercial office buildings in Romania and Poland. Globalworth is likely to use Honeywell Forge for Buildings solutions, a comprehensive approach to building system operations and management, to improve performance and reduce energy consumption across its facilities from a single control point.
• March 2023: Schneider Electric began constructing its new smart factory in Dunavecse, Hungary. The new site will span 25,000 m2 and employ 500 people, with a EUR 40 million (USD 44.13 million) investment planned. As Europe accelerates through the energy transition and strengthens its energy independence, this new smart factory is expected to increase capacity to meet increased demand.

• February 2023: Microsoft launched "Binging," a cutting-edge search engine driven by AI. This innovative search engine is powered by a state-of-the-art OpenAI model, specifically fine-tuned to optimize search capabilities. The new OpenAI model draws from the expertise of ChatGPT and GPT-3.5, resulting in even faster and more precise search technology.
• November 2022: Google introduced local search features that were previously showcased earlier in the year. These features include the ability to search your surroundings using your phone's camera. Google has also unveiled an option to search for restaurants based on specific dishes and a new search functionality integrated into Google Maps' Live View.
• November 2022: Up until this point, search insights were exclusively accessible in English, focusing on users from the US, India, Canada, and the UK. However, YouTube is currently experimenting with expanding the availability of Search Insights on the desktop to more languages, starting with Japanese, Korean, and Hindi, and with plans to include additional languages in the future.

• May 2023: A partnership between the public and private sectors was launched in Italy to transform the city of "Taormina" into a smart city. The project "Taormina Technological City System" is one of the experimental steps towards transforming the country with a smart approach. The project seeks to digitize everything in the city and manage it via a smart network of sensors, Such as the "Smart Roads 4.0" system, which connects vehicles to improve transport movement using various modern technologies.
• January 2023: China is expanding the smart highway network as part of new infrastructure construction. The 157-kilometer highway from Chengdu to Yibin is being called China's first "total factor" smart highway. There is a smart pillar every 800 meters, equipped with radar and cameras to collect road information. This allows drivers to be informed by phone or apps about traffic or accident problems ahead of them and to receive suggestions for alternative routes. The information can also be used to send police and other emergency vehicles to accident locations quickly.