- In November 2024, HTEC, a global leader in end-to-end digital product development and engineering services, announced the acquisition of eesy-innovation, a German-based firm specializing in embedded hardware and software engineering. With offices in Munich, Germany, and Granada, Spain, eesy-innovation brings deep expertise in IoT technologies, AI integration, and cloud-connected embedded systems. This strategic move enhances HTEC’s capabilities in delivering AIoT solutions and expands its footprint in the DACH region. The acquisition aims to create greater value for clients by offering comprehensive, scalable solutions across industries, from concept to deployment
- In August 2024, SEALSQ Corp officially announced its entry into the AI chip market, reinforcing its strategic focus on AIoT (Artificial Intelligence for the Internet of Things). This move positions SEALSQ at the forefront of the convergence between AI and IoT technologies, aiming to deliver advanced semiconductors, smart sensors, and secure cloud-connected platforms. The company’s AIoT strategy integrates edge computing, post-quantum security, and interoperable APIs, enabling intelligent, autonomous decision-making across sectors such as healthcare, manufacturing, and environmental monitoring. This development underscores the rising importance of specialized hardware in powering the next generation of connected, intelligent systems
- In January 2024, Vodafone and Microsoft announced a transformative 10-year strategic partnership to deliver generative AI, cloud services, and digital enterprise solutions to over 300 million businesses and consumers across Europe and Africa. The collaboration includes deploying Microsoft Azure OpenAI and Copilot to enhance customer experiences, migrating Vodafone’s global data centers to the Azure cloud, and scaling Vodafone’s IoT connectivity platform into a standalone business. The partnership also aims to expand M-Pesa for financial inclusion in Africa and support SMEs with Microsoft’s digital tools. This initiative reflects the growing convergence of AI, cloud, and telecom, fueling the broader AIoT ecosystem
- In May 2022, Intel, through its subsidiary Habana Labs, unveiled the Gaudi2 processor at the Intel Vision 2022 event. This second-generation AI training chip is built on 7nm process technology and features 24 Tensor Processor Cores, tripling the memory to 96 GB and doubling on-chip SRAM to 48 MB compared to its predecessor. Gaudi2 delivers up to three times the training throughput of the original Gaudi and outperforms Nvidia’s A100 GPU in key AI workloads such as ResNet-50 and BERT. This launch underscores Intel’s commitment to advancing AI hardware, a critical enabler for AIoT applications requiring high-performance edge computing
- In March 2022, Cisco Meraki expanded its IoT portfolio with the launch of three innovative solutions tailored for smart workspaces and enterprise automation. These include the MT30 Smart Automation Button, which enables custom workflows through a simple press; the MT14 Indoor Air Quality Sensor, which monitors humidity, temperature, TVOCs, PM2.5, and noise levels to enhance indoor comfort and safety; and enhanced MV analytics capabilities that support custom computer vision models on smart cameras. These advancements reflect Cisco Meraki’s commitment to delivering AIoT-enabled solutions that improve operational efficiency, safety, and sustainability in modern hybrid work environments
