Amazon has activated its Disaster Relief Hub in Atlanta, getting supplies ready and in place across Florida, and organizing teams to help Florida communities impacted by Hurricane Ian. The National Hurricane Center expects Hurricane Ian to gain strength and become a potentially damaging hurricane that could make landfall in Florida in the coming days. Amazon teams across the U.S. are ready to support communities impacted by the storm, and the company is prepared to use its infrastructure, technology, and inventory to support those in need. Below are some of the actions taken to be ready to provide aid as soon…
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AT&T and Ford are driving innovation with the addition of embedded 5G connectivity to the 2023 Ford Super Duty – the first pickup in the U.S. with this capability. AT&T 5G can deliver faster navigation, mapping and music downloads while increasing the speed and reliability of Ford Power-Up software updates delivered on the go to keep making the truck better over time. This state-of-the-art technology connected to a powerful ecosystem of productivity-boosting software and services will help Super Duty owners use the truck as both a workhorse and office of the future while maximizing uptime as they deliver for their customers. For passengers,…
The Kia EV9 undergoes final technical testing ahead of 2023 world debut Kia’s next all-electric vehicle, the EV9 SUV, undergoes final rigorous testing The Kia EV9 world premiere is set for first quarter of 2023 Designed and engineered to transform the large electric SUV segment New EV9 flagship model pushed to limits of durability on grueling selection of tracks, roads, and surfaces Kia has revealed details of the final intensive testing program undertaken by the Kia EV9 ahead of its world debut in 2023. The all-electric Kia EV9 will become the brand’s flagship model and will revolutionize the large electric…
Bank of America has announced the launch of QR sign-in for CashPro and biometrics, a development that makes it easier for companies to access their payments, cash management and trade finance operations. The bank’s 500,000 CashPro users now have the option to sign into the website using their mobile device by scanning a QR code and their biometrics via the CashPro App, replacing the need to manually enter password credentials. “QR sign-in is a technology that’s familiar to our clients from their personal lives, and now they can use it to seamlessly access CashPro,” said Tom Durkin, global product head…
‘Discover the Art of the Airport’ – A Unique Walking Tour Discover Qatar, the World’s Best Airport – Hamad International Airport (HIA) and Qatar Museums have debuted a one-of-kind collaboration for passengers travelling via the award-winning airport. The ‘Discover the Art of the Airport’, is a unique walking tour through an immersive experience where guests can view impressive sculptures and art installations by leading artists from around the world. Under the patronage of Her Excellency, Sheikha Al Mayassa Bint Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani, Chairperson of Qatar Museums, remarkable art objects created by local, regional and international artists have been…
Siemens Mobility presents Mireo Plus B for the first time at InnoTrans 2022 Siemens Mobility presents the Mireo Plus B battery train to the public for the first time at InnoTrans 2022. The Landesanstalt Schienenfahrzeuge Baden-Württemberg (SFBW) has ordered 27 Mireo Plus B trains from Siemens Mobility in 2020. The two-car electric trainsets with 120 seats can operate on rail routes with or without overhead power lines thanks to their battery hybrid drive and are scheduled to operate in Network 8 of the Ortenau regional system. Delivery of the multiple units is scheduled between June and December 2023. “All trains…
IBM has announced plans to acquire Dialexa, a leading U.S. digital product engineering services firm,to Speed Digital Innovation and to help companies drive innovation and achieve their digital growth agendas. The acquisition is expected to deepen IBM’s product engineering expertise and provide end-to-end digital transformation services for clients. Dialexa will be the sixth acquisition IBM has made in 2022, further bolstering the company’s hybrid cloud and AI skills and capabilities. Since Arvind Krishna became CEO in April 2020, IBM has acquired more than 25 companies. Thirteen of those acquisitions, including Dialexa, have been in IBM Consulting. The acquisition of Dialexa will be IBM…
Elli and Elia Group has formed partnership to integrate EVs into the electricity system The signatories Elli, Elia and re.alto encourage that the increasing amount of e-vehicles can create tremendous opportunities to counteract climate change in the coming decade: The batteries of electric vehicles can help stabilise grids as the share of volatile, renewable energies rises. Consumers will be able to charge their EVs when there are high amounts of affordable renewable energy in the system and inject the electricity stored in their EVs back into the grid when it needs it most. This would enable consumers to play an…
PUMA Illustrates the Power of Black Execellence through the launch of “We Are Legends”. A Platform led by PUMA’s new era of Black Designers. “We Are Legends” is PUMA’s new storytelling and product developing platform celebrating Black excellence and cultural impact. The collection seeks to honor the Black creatives trailblazing influence on cultural progression around the globe and strives to empower and amplify the voices of our Black community—our legends. Championed and led by an internal collective of Black designers, the name, “We Are Legends”, reminds us to celebrate the now in Black culture and not just the rich history…
T-Systems has joined the Eclipse Foundation. Telekom’s IT service provider will in future be working on open-source software for the automotive industry in the Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) Working Group. The company is significantly involved in the development of core functions and standard technologies for the digitally connected vehicle. The members of the Working Group include technology companies such as Bosch, Continental, ZF, Microsoft, Red Hat and the Volkswagen subsidiary Cariad. T-Systems has many years of experience in the automotive industry. Here, expertise in software, connectivity, cloud and embedded systems is particularly important for collaboration in the Software Defined Vehicle Working Group and the design of…