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The Middle East’s construction sector’s automation journey 

Imad Itani, Head of Innovation at ALEC, takes us through how the Middle East’s construction sector will develop with robotics and automation in the near future.  In a quiet corner of a sprawling construction site, a robot hums quietly as it methodically dr...

Trimble introduces new tiered subscription bundles for contractors to take advantage of civil construction technology 

Trimble has announced the availability of three new Trimble Works Subscription plans — Trimble Works Core, Pro and Premium.  A Trimble Works Subscription offers contractors a simple, low risk way to scale operations, providing flexibility in selecting a...

New study reveals widening gap between cyberattack causes and public perception 

A study from Hive Systems, a global leader in cybersecurity services and products, has uncovered how the public and media are misaligned with actual cybersecurity risks, leaving organisations exposed to the most common and effective attack methods. ...

Belgian software company wins major US contracts 

Itineris, a global leader in innovative SaaS solutions for utilities, has secured three new contracts in the US.   Dallas Water Utilities (DWU), located in Texas, aims to modernise its business processes and enhance services for the 2.6 million...

Smart building tech leader Cohesion brings GenAI to real estate with savvy virtual data analyst 

Cohesion, a global leader in smart building technology, has introduced Savvy by Cohesion, a real-time, real estate data platform that gives business leaders live insights to boost the value and performance of their real estate portfolio.  “As we...

Saint-Gobain and Greentown labs renew joint commitment to drive climatetech growth and innovation 

Saint-Gobain, the worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, and Greentown Labs, the largest climatetech incubator in North America, have announced the extension of their Terawatt Partnership through 2026.   Through this partnership,...

Hexagon acquires CAD Service to strengthen EAM solutions with enhanced visualisation capabilities 

Hexagon’s Asset Lifecycle Intelligence (ALI) division has announced the acquisition of CAD Service. CAD Service is a developer of advanced visualisation tools used to integrate computer-aided design (CAD) drawings, BIM models and Reality Capture data...

Leica Geosystems presents new utility detection solution 

Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, has announced its latest utility detection solution, the Leica DT100 Precision Locator and Leica DE100 Transmitter.   The precision locator market is driven by the need for effective, reliable solutions that...

SuperCom secures two new agency contracts in Kentucky 

SuperCom, a global provider of secured solutions for the e-Government, IoT and cybersecurity sectors, has announced it has secured two new contracts with key agencies in Kentucky.   These contracts involve the deployment of SuperCom’s...

Sweco key partner in future-proofing the electricity grid in Eastern Denmark 

The Danish distribution system operators Cerius-Radius and their joint service company Nexel have selected Sweco to be a key partner in developing the electricity grid in Eastern Denmark. Sweco’s order value is estimated at about DKK 400 million over five y...

Facilities management trends for 2025: A year of transformation and opportunity 

Facilities management (FM) in the Middle East is entering a transformative era in 2025. Projected to reach almost US$75 billion by 2029, the industry faces exciting opportunities and challenges while at the cusp of adopting new operating models that...

HERE and BMW Group extend partnership on AI-powered mapping system for automated driving and enhanced road safety 

HERE Technologies and the BMW Group have announced an extended partnership focused on improving the driving experience, road safety and the delivery of software-defined vehicle (SDV) architecture.   As of this year, new BMW models will utilise a...