Digital Transformation

Amsterdam – September 22, 2026 -- Telit Cinterion demonstrated an integrated cellular-GNSS positioning system achieving 1-2 centimeter average precision, using cellular-delivered correction data instead of dedicated satellite hardware. The IoT solutions provider is showcasing the technology at Booth M6 during The Things Conference 2026, running Sept. 22-23 at De Kromhouthal in Amsterdam.

Cellular module delivers centimeter-level GNSS corrections over standard network connections

The demonstration runs on a CMB100 development kit built around Telit Cinterion's CMB100 LTE Cat 1 bis module. Using AT commands processed through the kit's onboard ST microcontroller, the module establishes a network connection via a Telit Cinterion NExT SIM and downloads Skylark Nx RTK MSM5 GNSS correction data from Swift Navigation through NTRIP (Networked Transport of RTCM via Internet Protocol).

Wilmington – September 22, 2026 -- U.S. Bank ranked first overall among 17 leading U.S. retail banks in Keynova Group's Q3 2026 Mobile Banker Scorecard, topping both mobile app and mobile web experience categories.

U.S. Bank and Bank of America lead the only banks offering native voice-enabled virtual assistants

Keynova found that only U.S. Bank's Smart Assistant and Bank of America's Erica currently support native in-app voice interactions for tasks including bill payment scheduling, transfers, card controls and credit score display. Erica additionally handles Zelle transaction display and P2P payment initiation via vocal commands. Across the broader panel, 35% of Scorecard banks now offer advanced text-based virtual assistants using natural language processing, though voice capability remains rare.

Dallas – September 22, 2026 -- Integrity, LLC, a Dallas-based distributor of life and health insurance and wealth management solutions, has partnered with Mint Health Insurance Agency, a Southern California independent marketing organization led by Miriam and Albert Vega. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Mint gains access to Integrity's AI-powered IntegrityCONNECT platform

The partnership gives Mint's agents access to IntegrityCONNECT, which provides on-demand leads, instant quoting, application and enrollment tools, and ongoing plan management. Integrity also offers its voice-activated digital assistant, Ask Integrity, which delivers real-time coverage recommendations and policy lifecycle reminders.

Charlottesville, Va. – September 22, 2026 -- RIVANNA has filed its 100th patent, U.S. application #64/080,862, covering an AI-powered ultrasound pathology detection pipeline for automated computer-aided diagnosis on its Accuro XV platform, marking 15 years of continuous intellectual-property development at the medical technology company.

Arlington, Va. – September 22, 2026 -- 2U has partnered with CodeSignal to bring more than 400 hands-on, practice-based courses to its edX online learning platform, marking CodeSignal's first appearance on edX. The initial courses are live now, with the full catalog set to roll out by year-end.

Survey data shows workforce AI skills gap widening

A 2U survey found 58% of workers report a lack of AI expertise in their industry, while nearly two-thirds of managers plan to upskill their teams to keep pace with demand.

Hefei – September 22, 2026 -- Pylontech (688063:SH) began mass production of its 588Ah and 601Ah prismatic LFP cells for utility-scale energy storage at its Hefei manufacturing base on September 21, with more than 100MWh already produced.

New cells hit 425.8Wh/L energy density and 12,000-cycle life

The 601Ah cell delivers an energy density of 425.8Wh/L, a cycle life exceeding 12,000 cycles and energy efficiency of 96.5%. The higher-capacity design cuts the number of cells and interconnections needed per storage system, allowing more compact architectures and improved lifecycle economics.

Cells feed into 6.25MWh and 8MWh PyOcean systems entering delivery

The 588Ah and 601Ah cells, developed in-house, are being integrated into Pylontech's next-generation PyOcean 6.25MWh and 8MWh energy storage systems, which are moving into project delivery.

Sheffield, England – September 22, 2026 -- Visit London, the capital's official visitor guide, has appointed digital growth agency The SEO Works to lead a new Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) strategy aimed at increasing citations in AI-driven search platforms.

Visit London targets AI referrals to drive ticket sales

The tourism board sought an agency partner to adapt to zero-click search environments as more travelers use AI platforms to plan trips. The SEO Works was selected based on its expertise in AI search and prior experience in the travel sector.

Paul Tatman-Madsen, Head of Growth for Visit London, said AI is transforming how consumers research and plan trips, and the partnership will ensure the organization's digital assets are optimized for AI search.

Akron, Ohio – September 22, 2026 -- Ezurio has introduced the BL54LM20 Series, marking the first time its BL54L module line integrates Edge AI processing directly on the chip. The series includes three products: the BL54LM20A, the BL54LM20B, and a BL54LM20B USB-C Adapter, all built on Nordic Semiconductor's new nRF54LM20A and nRF54LM20B system-on-chips.

New modules pair dual processors with expanded memory for larger IoT applications

Each module combines a 128 MHz Arm Cortex-M33 application processor with a 128 MHz RISC-V coprocessor, backed by 2 MB of non-volatile memory and 512 KB of RAM. The BL54LM20A supports Bluetooth LE Core 6.x, 802.15.4 for Thread/Matter, and NFC within an 11 x 8 x 1.8 mm footprint, alongside Secure Boot, Secure Firmware Update, and Secure Storage.

Horsham, Pennsylvania – September 22, 2026 -- C&D Technologies has won a Stratus Award in the AI Data Center Infrastructure (Power, Cooling, Density) category from the Business Intelligence Group, recognizing its energy storage systems built for high-density AI computing environments.

Award Cites Delivered Performance Over Promises for Data Center Power

The Stratus Awards evaluate organizations for excellence in cloud computing and related technologies. Russ Fordyce, Chief Recognition Officer at the Business Intelligence Group, said this year's category shifted focus from where workloads run to what infrastructure can sustain independently, and that C&D Technologies met that bar by demonstrating completed technology performance rather than projected capability.

Campbell, Calif. – September 22, 2026 -- Centric Software confirmed that Los Angeles-based fashion brand STAUD has gone live with its Centric PLM platform, centralizing product development data across internal teams and manufacturing partners.

STAUD centralizes product workflows in single digital environment

STAUD, founded in 2015 by Sarah Staudinger and George Augusto, produces handbags, ready-to-wear and accessories. The brand implemented Centric PLM to organize product-related information and streamline development workflows, replacing fragmented processes with a unified digital system accessible to both internal staff and external manufacturing partners.