Digital Transformation

Piscataway, N.J. – September 28, 2026 -- IEEE will host the 2026 IEEE Tech Summit: Ethical AI in Budapest, Hungary, on October 1-2, gathering researchers, policymakers, and industry executives to tackle algorithmic bias, AI regulation, and data privacy standards.

Summit targets governance gaps as AI adoption accelerates across industries

The two-day program, themed "Exploring Dimensions of Ethical AI in Technology," will feature keynotes, panel discussions, and breakout sessions on algorithmic fairness, AI policy, misinformation, and human-centered design. The event will also host the IEEE Tech Summit Ethical AI Global Founders Showcase and Awards, recognizing innovators building responsible AI systems.

Geneva – – September 28, 2026 -- Verisure has signed an exclusive partnership with US-based Ting Labs to commercialize an electrical fire prevention sensor across its European customer base, targeting a market where electrical faults cause 273,000 fires and €6.25 billion in property damage annually in the EU.

Ting Labs makes its first move into Europe after protecting 1.4 million U.S. homes

The deal marks Ting Labs' initial expansion outside North America, where its plug-in sensor already monitors more than 1.4 million homes and works with 40 insurance carriers. The device analyses 30 million electrical signals per second from a single outlet to detect arcing, an early warning sign of faults that can trigger fires, and pairs the data with expert support to resolve hazards before ignition.

Amsterdam – September 28, 2026 -- Arcadis (EURONEXT: ARCAD) has deepened its collaboration with Autodesk to embed artificial intelligence and connected data workflows across design, engineering and project delivery for clients in the built and natural environment sectors.

Automation Cuts Quality Review Time From Five Days to Half a Day

Existing AI and automation initiatives already running across Arcadis operations in North America and Europe have reduced quality reviews from five days to approximately half a day, the company said, demonstrating capacity gains and faster project turnaround.

Dubai – September 28, 2026 -- Aurra Markets was named 'Best Emerging Broker' at Forex Expo Dubai 2026, capping a two-day exhibition at the Dubai World Trade Centre held September 22-23.

Broker Cites Sub-12ms Execution and Zero-Pip Spreads as Award Basis

The company attributes the recognition to its trading infrastructure, which includes sub-12ms execution speeds, raw spreads starting from 0.0 pips, and fully segregated client funds. A company spokesperson said the award reflects the firm's mission to combine Tier-1 liquidity with technical stability for a multi-asset trading ecosystem.

Diamond Sponsor Booth 21 Draws Investors and Media Buyers

Aurra Markets held Diamond Sponsor status at Booth 21, which the company positioned as a focal point for investors, media buyers, and financial professionals evaluating trading technology throughout the expo.

Wilmington, Del. – September 28, 2026 -- A new 51-jurisdiction dataset from Cuvo Health shows that only 14 states offer out-of-state physicians a telehealth registration or telemedicine license short of full licensure, exposing a costly compliance gap for digital health startups seeking national scale.

Madison, Wis. – September 27, 2026 -- Accuray Incorporated (NASDAQ: ARAY) has signed agreements with Samsung HME America's NeuroLogica Corp. unit to pursue advanced volumetric imaging capabilities for its CyberKnife System, the companies announced at the ASTRO Annual Meeting in Boston.

Samsung's mobile CT expertise meets Accuray's robotic radiosurgery platform

The collaboration pairs Samsung NeuroLogica's mobile computed tomography and volumetric imaging technology with Accuray's precision treatment delivery, robotic radiosurgery and motion-management systems. No commercial product has been announced; the partnership will proceed through phased technical, clinical and commercial evaluation subject to regulatory requirements.

Shenzhen – September 27, 2026 -- Memory and storage executives from Samsung, Sandisk, Solidigm, Arm and Lenovo converged in Shenzhen on September 23 to argue that AI inference workloads, not training alone, are now the primary driver reshaping storage architecture demand. The 5th GMIF2026 Innovation Summit, co-hosted by the Shenzhen Memory Industry Association (SMIA) and Peking University's School of Integrated Circuits, drew IDMs, controller makers, OSATs, and AI infrastructure vendors under the theme "The Future Built on AI Memory and Storage."

Boone, N.C. – September 27, 2026 -- Fuse Oncology plans to demonstrate a potential integration linking GE HealthCare's Intelligent Radiation Therapy (iRT) software to its S!GNAL charge capture platform at the ASTRO 2026 Annual Meeting, running September 27-29 in Boston at booth 2533.

Concept links radiation therapy workflow software directly to charge review

The showcased workflow would allow iRT to launch S!GNAL using existing patient information, giving radiation oncology teams a direct path from treatment coordination to targeted charge review without re-entering data across systems. The capability is described as planned for a future iRT release and is currently in development and evaluation, with no confirmed commercial availability date.

Samarkand, Uzbekistan – September 26, 2026 -- Timur Turlov has been elected President of the International Chess Federation (FIDE), winning a second-round runoff vote at the FIDE General Assembly in Samarkand, becoming the first Kazakh national to lead the organization.

Turlov secures four-year mandate through 2030 on joint ticket with Anand

Turlov, who ran alongside five-time World Champion Viswanathan Anand as Deputy President, takes office for a term running through 2030. Anand, FIDE Deputy President since 2022, remains in the role, providing institutional continuity to the new administration.

Phoenix – September 26, 2026 -- A peer-reviewed study from University of Phoenix examining AI-supported storytelling in environmental science education has been named an Editor's Choice paper by the journal Glacies.

Study links AI-generated imagery to measurable gains in student engagement

The paper, "Harnessing AI, Virtual Landscapes, and Anthropomorphic Imaginaries to Enhance Environmental Science Education at Jökulsárlón Proglacial Lagoon, Iceland," was published in February 2026. It reports that 87.1% of surveyed students enjoyed the anthropomorphic narratives used in the course, while 82.0% agreed the approach reinforced systems thinking.