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Xocean secures €115 million investment to accelerate growth of its ocean data services platform

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Xocean, a provider of ocean data to the offshore energy and civil hydrography sectors, has closed a €115 million fundraise that will help support its ongoing growth across the company’s expanding global footprint.

The company partnered with S2G Ventures to structure the round, which was funded by S2G, Climate Investment, Morgan Stanley’s 1GT fund, and an affiliate of the Crown Family’s CC Industries, collectively referred to as “the investor consortium”.

This financing will support Xocean in accelerating the growth of its platform servicing the offshore energy and civil hydrography sectors. It will also help enable the company’s geographic expansion and product innovation efforts to meet the rapidly growing demand for high-quality data solutions across the blue economy. [Read more…] about Xocean secures €115 million investment to accelerate growth of its ocean data services platform

All the Ways Predictive Analytics in CRM Improves Logistics Decision-Making

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Predictive analytics has revolutionized industries by offering data-driven insights that inform better decision-making. When integrated into Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems, it becomes a powerful tool for logistics professionals.

Predictive analytics in CRM allows businesses to forecast trends, optimize operations, and address challenges before they arise. This article explores how predictive analytics enhances logistics decision-making, highlighting practical examples and future potential. [Read more…] about All the Ways Predictive Analytics in CRM Improves Logistics Decision-Making

How Robotics and Automation Companies Are Using Instagram to Build Their Brand

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Robotics has captured plenty of attention on social media.

Many observers are fascinated by futuristic products and mesmerizing videos of machines in action.

Instagram provides an outlet that entertains those who follow tech news. It also supplies a stage for businesses that create advanced systems.

The main focus here is on how these companies shape their presence, connect with a broader audience, and inspire future engineers. [Read more…] about How Robotics and Automation Companies Are Using Instagram to Build Their Brand

Sincronia enhances warehouse visibility and efficiency with DexoryView

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Sincronia, a provider of pharmaceutical logistics, has partnered with Dexory, a developer of robotics and data intelligence, to integrate DexoryView, its warehouse intelligence solution, into its warehouse operations.

This strategic initiative aligns with Sincronia’s commitment to automating its warehouse operations, aiming to deliver best-in-class service through enhanced inventory accuracy and a focus on workforce innovation.

DexoryView enables Sincronia to conduct daily scans of its warehouse using autonomous robotics transferring precise, actionable data on stock levels and goods movement. [Read more…] about Sincronia enhances warehouse visibility and efficiency with DexoryView

Simbe launches new store robot that combines mobile and fixed sensors

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Simbe Robotics, a provider of robots for retail stores, has launched a new robotic system – the Tally Spot, which it describes as “a breakthrough fixed sensor data capture solution” that complements Tally, Simbe’s autonomous mobile robot.

Developed as an extension of Tally to support higher-frequency scans in specific sections of the store, Tally Spot provides an added layer of visibility into high-turnover and high-risk sales areas, like fresh/produce, prepared foods, alcohol, and even bottom of basket at checkout. [Read more…] about Simbe launches new store robot that combines mobile and fixed sensors

Kuka establishes new software and digital business segment

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The long-established German-based automation company Kuka, which is known worldwide for its orange industrial robots and automation solutions, is expanding its software and digital operations, and establishing a new business unit called Kuka Digital.

The company’s goal is the end-to-end digitalization of a wide range of machines and systems in production, from the first 3D simulation to connectivity and data analysis through to the use of artificial intelligence.

Software is playing an increasingly important role in mechanical engineering. What used to be mostly solved mechanically is now done by electronics and the associated software.

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Google Cloud and ‘major manufacturers’ join OPC Foundation initiative

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Google Cloud has become one of the “who’s who of cloud suppliers and world-famous manufacturers” that have joined the OPC’s newly launched Cloud Initiative, according to the OPC Foundation.

OPC, also known as the OPC Unified Architecture (OPC UA), is a machine-to-machine communication protocol used for industrial automation and developed by the OPC Foundation.

The OPC says the new members are looking to align
interoperability requirements in IT and cloud environments based on OPC UA. [Read more…] about Google Cloud and ‘major manufacturers’ join OPC Foundation initiative

The Role Played by Automation in Data Removal and Privacy Management

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There are so many statistics we could give you about automation and how almost everything is benefiting from it. One page full of statistics had some relating to data, regulation, and compliance: 58% of businesses are using automation for data reporting and 36% for regulation and compliance.

For data removal and privacy management, automation could be an industry-leading method of keeping people’s data safe. People are literally leaving their data online and open for the taking, with data brokers constantly collecting personal data to sell to third parties.

Below, we’ll explore how automating data removal and privacy management could potentially decrease the rapidly rising number of cyber attacks and help individuals with their online safety. [Read more…] about The Role Played by Automation in Data Removal and Privacy Management

Multimodal Data in RAG GenAI Systems: From Text to Image and Beyond

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In the rapidly advancing landscape of artificial intelligence, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) GenAI is pushing the boundaries of generative models by incorporating real-time data retrieval.

The fusion of RAG techniques with Generative AI (GenAI) creates a dynamic, context-rich system that enhances content generation across various industries.

One of the most transformative advancements is the integration of multimodal data into RAG GenAI systems, combining text, images, audio, and video to revolutionize the way AI creates and retrieves information. [Read more…] about Multimodal Data in RAG GenAI Systems: From Text to Image and Beyond

Simbe unveils retail solution to deliver daily sales data to brands and vendors

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The retail industry is embracing technology at an increasingly rapid clip, applying AI and automation to accelerate growth.

However, automation is only as effective as its data foundation, underscoring the critical need to address the data desert that exists on store shelves and impacts the entire retail ecosystem.

In response, Simbe Robotics, the only provider of multimodal Store Intelligence solutions, has launched Simbe Brand Insights, a groundbreaking solution that equips retailers’ vendor partners with near real-time shelf intelligence for the first time, redefining the traditional retail operations model. [Read more…] about Simbe unveils retail solution to deliver daily sales data to brands and vendors