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Forrester: AI, geopolitics to reshape factories by 2026
Robotics

Forrester: AI, geopolitics to reshape factories by 2026

AI, geopolitics and safety rules will force manufacturers to rethink factories, robotaxis and in-car screens by 2026, says Forrester.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Dec 2025
CMC highlights 'Furious Five' themes set to shape 2026
Robotics

CMC highlights 'Furious Five' themes set to shape 2026

CMC says AI, energy, robotics, defence and store-of-value trades will be the “Furious Five” megatrends steering markets into 2026.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2025
AI supply chain to mature with trust & oversight by 2026
Data Protection

AI supply chain to mature with trust & oversight by 2026

AI supply chains will consolidate by 2026, with tight human oversight, integrated infrastructure and trust becoming key differentiators.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sat, 6th Dec 2025
Seeing Machines wins USD $1.8m order for AI driver monitoring
Cartech

Seeing Machines wins USD $1.8m order for AI driver monitoring

Seeing Machines secures USD $1.8m order to supply AI-driven Guardian Backup-driver Monitoring Systems for North American autonomous vehicle fleet expansion.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Seeing Machines wins USD $1.2m deal for driver monitoring tech
Cartech

Seeing Machines wins USD $1.2m deal for driver monitoring tech

Seeing Machines has secured a USD $1.2 million deal to supply driver monitoring systems for a North American autonomous vehicle firm's test fleet expansion.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
What businesses can learn from 15 years of data growth
Smart Cities

What businesses can learn from 15 years of data growth

Businesses face growing challenges as unstructured data surges, demanding smarter management to turn vast volumes into valuable insights by 2038.

By Steve Leeper • 4 min read • Thu, 1st May 2025
Intelligent transport market to reach USD $124.8bn by 2035
Smart Cities

Intelligent transport market to reach USD $124.8bn by 2035

The global intelligent transport system market is forecast to grow from USD $41.7bn in 2024 to USD $124.8bn by 2035, driven by urbanisation and tech advances.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 5 min read • Thu, 1st May 2025
NVIDIA's DRIVE Thor reshapes transport with autonomous vehicle adoption
Cartech

NVIDIA's DRIVE Thor reshapes transport with autonomous vehicle adoption

NVIDIA's next-generation in-vehicle computing platform, DRIVE Thor, is being adopted by major companies to transform transport, ranging from cars to autonomous delivery vehicles.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Mar 2024
Countdown to 2024: Four AI-driven trends you must be ready for
Cartech

Countdown to 2024: Four AI-driven trends you must be ready for

AI-driven trends spearhead seismic shifts in the security industry, with AI-led video technology redefining the landscape, moving beyond passive observation to proactive solutions by 2024.

By Rahul Yadav • 7 min read • Mon, 8th Jan 2024
SAPEON launches X330 AI semiconductor for enhanced data centre performance
Surveillance

SAPEON launches X330 AI semiconductor for enhanced data centre performance

SAPEON unveils the X330 AI semiconductor, improving data centre performance and enabling AI NPUs for high-powered edge devices.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Nov 2023
Pure Storage enhances AI offerings & receives NVIDIA DGX BasePOD certification
Storage

Pure Storage enhances AI offerings & receives NVIDIA DGX BasePOD certification

Pure Storage enhances its AI storage offering and continues to support global AI deployments with reliable access to data and streamlined infrastructure.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Nov 2023
Autonomous vehicle market growing at rapid rate, Gartner states
Cartech

Autonomous vehicle market growing at rapid rate, Gartner states

The autonomous vehicle market is booming, with 745,705 units expected by 2023, up from 137,129 in 2018, mainly in North America, China, and Europe.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2019
UK tackles mapping challenges for self-driving vehicles
Cartech

UK tackles mapping challenges for self-driving vehicles

The UK is spearheading global standards for high-definition mapping crucial for the safe deployment of self-driving vehicles, aiming for wide-scale use by 2030.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2019
Volvo and Uber team up to deliver self-driving vehicle
Cartech

Volvo and Uber team up to deliver self-driving vehicle

Volvo and Uber lift the curtain on a self-driving Volvo XC90, marking a significant milestone in their quest to revolutionise autonomous ridesharing.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2019
Fujitsu aims to bring advanced mobility services to global automakers
Hyperscale

Fujitsu aims to bring advanced mobility services to global automakers

Fujitsu and Autonomic join forces to offer fast and flexible mobility-as-a-service solution to the automotive industry.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 14th May 2019
People are tired of driving – bring on the autonomous cars
Cartech

People are tired of driving – bring on the autonomous cars

A new study has found that consumer preference for riding in self-driving cars is set to double within the next five years.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 10th May 2019

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Self-driving cars stories

Most Australians slow to adopt EVs & assisted driving tech
Cartech

Most Australians slow to adopt EVs & assisted driving tech

Most Australians have assisted driving tech but few use it; interest in EVs falls amid battery, cost, and resale worries, says mycar Mobility Index.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Mon, 23rd Jun 2025
AI plans to drive UK growth as public embraces technology
Digital Transformation

AI plans to drive UK growth as public embraces technology

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has unveiled plans to harness AI for growth across the UK, citing its potential to enhance public services and daily life.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Feb 2025