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A prominent pillar of Viet Nam-Singapore cooperation

From the excitement of the Viet Nam-Singapore Industrial Parks (VSIPs) network to areas such as digital transformation, green energy, semiconductor industry, and smart logistics, Viet Nam-Singapore relations are witnessing new cooperation potentials. Many favourable conditions to strengthen cooperation Singapore is a country with a lot of experience and strengths in developing science, technology, and innovation, especially its long-term investment strategy for research and development (R&D); an open innovation ecosystem connecting institutes, universities, and businesses; and a transparent legal environment that promotes technology commercialisation. This is also a leading country in developing smart cities, digital infrastructure, green technology, and attracting international talent; and is a standard model of national governance in the digital age, with its core strength lying in the ecosystem creation mechanism. Viet Nam's strength in this field lies in its golden population structure with young human resources with sharp mathematical and technological thinking (STEM) — an essential foundation for innovation. In addition, a stable geopolitical position and the world's leading rare earth reserves help Viet Nam become a reliable destination in the supply chain diversification strategy of technology powers. Viet Nam and Singapore have many favourable conditions to strengthen cooperation, especially in the fields of science, technology, and innovation. Singapore is one of the Asian countries with early experience in developing strategic technology industries. This country has been implementing a semiconductor industry development strategy since the 1970s and has recently continued to build a new generation semiconductor strategy to adapt to the strong development of artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced technologies. According to Dr Ha Son Tung, Deputy Head of the Department of Advanced Optical Technology at the Singapore Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore has many practical lessons worth referencing for Viet Nam, especially in technology governance, building a research ecosystem, and training high-quality human

Intel Says Global Robotics Readiness Falls Short

Intel said on Aug. 20 that demand for robotics has surpassed 50%, while readiness remains far behind. Intel commissioned Man Bites Dog and Coleman Parkes Research to survey more than 800 corporate executives, robotics experts and government officials. The survey found that 60% of companies and institutions plan to deploy robots within their organizations over the next five years. The organizations surveyed have annual revenue of $500 million. Robots currently replace 12% of the workforce, with the figure expected to rise to 22% by 2030. Intel said robotics is moving beyond the experimental stage and entering commercialization. Among respondents, 42% said budgets had been secured, while 39% said they were actively developing related strategies. By contrast, only 40% had established a clear robotics strategy. The defense sector had the highest proportion at 48%, followed by smart cities, manufacturing, retail and healthcare. Forty percent of respondents cited shortages of technology and talent as bottlenecks to robot adoption. Fifty-five percent said safety concerns were delaying adoption, while 68% said clear global standards would accelerate deployment. Performance was more important than appearance for 77% of respondents. More than three-quarters said robots need to make decisions within 100 milliseconds, while about 25% said response times of less than 10 milliseconds are required. “The gap is growing between organizations that aim to deploy robots and those that are ready to do so,” said John Healy, Intel vice president and general manager of Industrial and Robotics. “Organizations that build robotics by bringing together strategy, workforce, development, safety and infrastructure will be better positioned to realize physical artificial intelligence (AI).” Intel is providing the foundation for companies to deploy robots, including edge AI semiconductors, the Robotics AI Suite and OpenVINO Physical AI tools.

Ashgabat Prepares to Host White <b>City</b> Ashgabat 2026 Forum

The XXV Multi - sector International Exhibition and Conference “White City Ashgabat 2026” (WCA 2026) will take place in the Turkmen capital on 24–25 May under the theme “From Global Dialogue to Local Action: Advancing Sustainable, Inclusive And Smart Cities” According to the latest figures, the forum is expected to welcome more than 650 delegates from 55 countries, along with over 100 international companies representing the construction, infrastructure, energy, technology and urban development sectors. The programme will feature a High-Level United Nations Roundtable titled “From Global Dialogue to Local Action: Advancing Sustainable, Inclusive And Smart Cities” as well as a strategic plenary session “Building A Resilient, Smart And Globally Connected Capital” Particular attention will be given to infrastructure modernisation, sustainable development, energy systems, digital technologies and international investment cooperation. Organisers are currently finalising conference and exhibition preparations together with the programme of business meetings and international engagement activities. Detailed information about the conference agenda, exhibition participation and sponsorship opportunities is available on the official event website:

Why Mumbai Isn't Cooling Down: Urban Heat Island Report

For decades, Mumbai has been known as the city that never sleeps. Increasingly, however, it is also becoming a city that never cools down. A new study published in the Journal of Urban Management by Harekrishna Manna et al. has found that nighttime temperatures across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) have risen steadily over the past 25 years, with some densely urbanised parts of the city experiencing temperatures more than 5°C higher than surrounding areas. The research warns that Mumbai’s heat challenge is no longer merely a daytime phenomenon. The city is now accumulating and retaining heat after sunset, creating what scientists call a nighttime Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect—a condition with profound implications for public health, energy consumption, urban planning and climate resilience. The study arrives at a critical moment. Indian cities are experiencing more frequent and intense heatwaves, while urban populations continue to expand rapidly. As climate change raises baseline temperatures, the combination of global warming and local urban heat is creating a dangerous double burden for millions of residents. The Mumbai findings offer not only a warning but also a roadmap for cities across India and the Global South. Heat is usually associated with the hottest part of the afternoon. But nighttime temperatures can be equally important because the body needs cooler conditions after daytime exposure to heat. When temperatures remain high after sunset, people have less opportunity to recover from heat stress. This can increase the risk of heat exhaustion, cardiovascular illness and sleep disruption, particularly among older people, children and those living in densely built and poorly ventilated neighbourhoods. The researchers analysed nighttime land surface temperatures across Mumbai from 2000 to 2025 using satellite observations and spatial modelling. The analysis found persistent nighttime warming across built-up areas, particularly in southern and central Mumbai. The urban

WATCH: How <b>cities</b> like Surprise are training <b>future</b> water systems workers

BUCKEYE — West-MEC's water systems program has been around for three years, growing from 12 students to 50. It is the only high school course of its kind in the state. West Valley cities like Surprise approached West-MEC to build a pipeline for future municipal water operators. And the jobs are there, according to Surprise's own water director. "If you were to look at any utility across the Valley and maybe the southwest, for that matter, they're probably sitting at about a five to 10 percent vacancy rate right now, and I would venture to guess that, over the next five years, 15 to 20 percent of the workforce will be eligible for retirement," said Michael Boule, the water department director for Surprise. Watch the video above to see how the program works.

Challenges, Opportunities, and <b>Future</b> Directions in Ethical AI | springerprofessional.de

According to the United Nations, by 2050, nearly 68% of the global population is expected to live in urban areas, compared to 55% in 2020. In India alone, the urban population might reach 600 million by 2036, putting immense pressure on education, infrastructure, water, energy, and housing systems. Greater migration to cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru is causing a lot of obstruction, increasing pollution growth, and high demand for basic needs. These various challenges need ethical and effective management by integrating artificial intelligence into urban governance in ways that are transparent and responsible. Population growth has placed a burden on city infrastructures, often manifesting in overcrowded public places, inadequate housing, and poor waste disposal. Ethical AI tools can support predictive urban planning, optimize traffic flow, and monitor environmental conditions within frameworks that respect privacy and avoid bias. Similarly, educational systems in developing cities reflect important disparities in both access and quality. AI-driven learning platforms will help tailor instruction and resource allocation more effectively, but must be designed to safeguard data security and fairness to avoid reinforcing social inequalities. Most water and electricity utilities in cities are under tremendous pressure due to consumption beyond sustainable levels and a generally aging infrastructure. Some cities, like Chennai, have suffered from serious water shortages, while others are regularly load-shedding during peak demand for electricity. AI will further enhance efficiency through smart grids, predictive maintenance, and water-usage forecasting that guarantee sustainability of urban operations. But ethical deployment shall demand transparency, equity in access, and accountability in decision-making. This chapter examines various challenges associated with smart city, opportunities for people staying in smart city compared to rural regions. The proposed chapter also focuses on arriving at feasible solutions for the challenges faced in the smart city involving the usage of responsible AI technology.

A Responsible AI–Oriented Security Framework for Ethical and Secure <b>Smart City</b> Networks

Chanakya Shield: A Responsible AI–Oriented Security Framework for Ethical and Secure Smart City Networks - 2027 - OriginalPaper - Chapter - Authors - S. Sathya Bama - G. Harsha Varthan - D. Logit Prasath - N. Vishnu Prahalathan - Published in - Responsible AI for Smart Cities - Publisher - Springer Nature Switzerland Abstract Cities are changing fast because of new technologies. In order to improve cities, these smart city technologies combine sensors and computers. They have features like energy-saving techniques, traffic lights, and safety measures. All of these things are supposed to make cities work better be kinder to the earth and make people happier. When you connect all of these things together it can also make it easier for bad people to hack in and cause problems. This can stop services from working and make people lose trust in the city. Smart city technologies are still really important. Cities need to make sure they are safe, from cyberattacks. Smart cities have to be careful to keep peoples trust and make sure everything keeps working. When we talk about digital infrastructure it is not like other computer systems that are not connected to people. Failures in digital infrastructure can affect people who live in the city the people who help in emergencies and the way the city is managed Failures in urban digital infrastructure may affect residents, first responders, and city officials. Cybersecurity is really important for keeping city systems safe. Intrusion Detection Systems are used to monitor network activity and identify human activity. We have made some progress with these systems they can detect things more accurately and handle a lot of traffic. But many of these systems do not think about what’s right and wrong they just care about how well they work. So, when Cybersecurity systems

Council meeting on Flock cameras erupts into chaos, delaying vote

| Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... | NEW BEDFORD — A City Council meeting erupted into chaos Thursday night, prompting the council president to suspend the session before councilors could vote on any of the four motions before them about Flock cameras. This spells a delay for further action by the council, including when the police chief might be called to answer questions before the public about the controversial license plate reader system used by the Police Department. As Councilor Brian Gomes shared his thoughts on the camera system, which were more favorable than his two peers who spoke before, a few members of the public started shouting overhead. The chamber was filled on both levels; 70 or so people had filed in after a brief protest outside. Shouts included “Flock off,” “Take them down” and “De-Flock now.” City Council President Ryan Pereira called a recess, during which eight police officers arrived and waited outside the chambers. He ultimately suspended the meeting for a lack of decorum when shouts continued above the councilors’ heads. Gomes, who chairs the public safety committee and has been a longtime supporter of the Police Department, said he is OK with Flock if it is used properly, which drew boos from overhead. “Cameras are watching you everywhere… I’m a proponent of the cameras, but what I’m not a proponent of is using the cameras in a way that is unconstitutional and against people’s rights,” Gomes said. “I’m asking that we go to [the] public safety [committee], we go through all of this, you give me a guarantee that these cameras will not be messed with in unjustified ways, and I’m OK with it.” Several members of the public said “no” and “take them down.” Some insulted Gomes; he responded and criticized the crowd because

UH and Plug and Play Bootcamp Helps Emerging Entrepreneurs Take Ideas Forward

The University of Houston’s partnership with venture capital firm Plug and Play (PNP) is creating new opportunities for students and faculty to turn bold new ideas into real-world ventures. Launched in April as part of the City of Sugar Land’s Smart Cities initiative, the collaboration brings together UH’s talent and PNP’s global innovation ecosystem through entrepreneurship programs, internships, startup events, and industry engagement, connecting research with problems industry is trying to solve. The collaboration has already resulted in a few exciting events this year. Recently, the University and PNP hosted a Summer Innovation Bootcamp at UH Sugar Land, bringing together aspiring entrepreneurs, innovators and startup founders from among UH students and faculty. It was an intensive three-day training program focused on equipping participants with the knowledge to turn early-stage ideas into successful start-ups, giving them hands-on training delivered by experienced professionals. Over three days, participants worked on a full product lifecycle, from concept development to investor-style pitching, through interactive workshops and working sessions. Topics included innovation methodologies, market definition, customer discovery, sales strategy, minimum viable product (MVP) development and pitch preparation. Sessions focused on using practical tools, real-world examples and collaborative problem-solving led by entrepreneurs and industry practitioners. On the first day, the bootcamp opened with a fireside chat featuring Carolina Rio of Plug and Play and Ernesto Fonseca, COO of GeoKiln Energy Innovation. Their conversation challenged bootcamp participants to identify meaningful problems worth solving and begin thinking like founders. Workshops led by Saiyid Zafar Kamal from UH and Marcus Bandeira from Messer Americas followed, covering methodology and tools for idea generation, problem framing, customer discovery and business model development. As Kamal said, “The Summer Innovation Bootcamp was designed to help participants move beyond ideas and begin thinking like entrepreneurs. By learning from industry leaders they gained practical skills that

a systematic literature review of policy models for <b>sustainable</b> urban tourism development in ...

Abstract Urban tourism is a growing phenomenon that increasingly calls for strategic alignment between tourism planning and urban policy. Research on integrative policy models for this alignment remains limited. This study aims to identify, classify, and compare urban tourism policy models discussed in the academic literature, with particular attention to their potential contribution to sustainable urban tourism planning and their contextual applicability. This study conducted a systematic literature review using the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA) method as a reporting and selection framework to identify and analyze 29 peer-reviewed sources from SCOPUS, Web of Science (WoS), and EBSCO, and extract 12 distinct urban tourism policy models. A consistent search criterion and data extraction across these databases addresses the risk of bias. The inclusion criteria are: an urban tourism study area and a thematic focus on urban tourism policy, planning, or governance. Rather than evaluating the implemented outcomes of these models, the review synthesizes how the selected literature conceptualizes policy integration, stakeholder involvement, sustainability, technological maturity, and transferability across different urban tourism contexts. The findings reveal a conceptual evolution from traditional policy models focused on heritage conservation and marketing to holistic policy frameworks for tourism sustainability, ultimately leading to a technology-driven smart tourism city model. The context-based comparison of the models suggests that none of the reviewed models can be treated as universally implementation-ready without adaptation to local institutional, technological, socio-cultural, and environmental conditions. While the smart tourism city model shows promise as a conceptual framework for strengthening stakeholder integration and supporting data-informed sustainability-oriented governance, its applicability remains constrained in urban contexts with limited technological infrastructure and governance capacity. The study, therefore, contributes a comparative lens for assessing the contextual fit of urban tourism policy models, while also acknowledging that further empirical and post-implementation research is needed

Building next-generation communication networks urged

Building next-generation communication networks urged An executive meeting of the State Council, China's Cabinet, presided over by Premier Li Qiang on Friday called for accelerating the development of next-generation communication networks. The meeting stressed the need to seize opportunities arising from the latest wave of technological revolution and industrial transformation, pursue application-driven and moderately forward-looking development, and coordinate the construction of different types of networks, so as to strengthen China's competitiveness in the information and communications sector. The meeting called for innovation-driven and intelligent development, wider adoption of next-generation smart devices, and the cultivation of high-value scenarios such as smart cities and intelligent manufacturing. It also emphasized the need to protect critical network infrastructure and data security, and improve emergency communications capabilities. CHINA DAILY - XINHUA

Procore Defies the Software Apocalypse

Construction is one of the least digitized large industries which means there’s a bull case for a vertical Software-as-a–Service (SaaS) solution: a software tool that serves just one specific niche. Why vertical? Because in industries where digitization lacks, would-be adopters are suspicious. “If it ain’t broke don’t fix it,” the foreman says as he spits a mouthful of chaw into the waste bucket. And he’s right. Everything does work fine, but when the competition starts talking about a flashy new software package that makes life easier for their customers, adoption suddenly isn’t an option. It’s mandatory, and what drives rapid adoption is the network effect. If all your peers are using a software solution and you’re not, well, you’re probably the one that’s broken. Selling to an “undigitized” industry is challenging for obvious reasons, but there’s a big benefit for investors who fund these software platforms. All that talk about AI replacing SaaS software doesn’t hold too much water. How likely does it seem that technology laggards will suddenly start vibe coding their own solutions? They’ve only just started adopting software solutions. That brings us to Procore $PCOR, a construction SaaS leader. Growth will tell us whether this firm is disrupting, or being disrupted. That’s why we expressed some concerns in our last piece on Procore about their sharply decelerating revenue growth. Procore’s Growth Continues It’s important to note that

North Texas invests $11.2M in <b>smarter</b> traffic signals and road technology

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McLuhan's urbanism: Engaged citizens in open <b>cities</b>. | Communication and Mass Media

JOURNAL ARTICLE McLuhan's urbanism: Engaged citizens in open cities. - Published In: Explorations in Media Ecology, 2025, v. 24, n. 2. P. 221 1 of 3 - Database: Communication Source 2 of 3 - Authored By: Rogers, Jaqueline McLeod 3 of 3 Abstract The article focuses on Marshall McLuhan's urbanism, emphasizing the importance of citizen engagement in shaping media, technology, and urban environments to foster open, multi-sensory, and community-oriented cities. McLuhan warned against passive dependence on media and smart city technologies that impose rigid, top-down control, advocating instead for active citizen participation to adapt technologies to local needs and promote relational, non-linear urban designs. The article contrasts McLuhan's vision with contemporary smart city projects like Saudi Arabia's Neom, critiqued for their closed, linear, and corporate-driven models, and highlights calls from urban theorists for ethical, human-centered smart urbanism that balances technological innovation with social and environmental well-being. Overall, it underscores the ongoing relevance of McLuhan's ideas in encouraging cities as co-produced, open spaces where technology serves rather than governs human life. Additional Information - Source:Explorations in Media Ecology. 2025/06, Vol. 24, Issue 2, p221 - Document Type:Article - Subject Area:Communication and Mass Media - Publication Date:2025 - ISSN:1539-7785 - DOI:10.1386/eme_00252_7 - Accession Number:187952742 - Copyright Statement:Copyright of Explorations in Media Ecology is the property of Intellect Ltd. and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites without the copyright holder's express written permission. Additionally, content may not be used with any artificial intelligence tools or machine learning technologies. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.) Looking to go deeper

3 California cities sued over alleged violations of state housing rules | <b>Smart Cities</b> Dive

Dive Brief: - Housing advocacy groups are taking three California cities to court over alleged violations of a new state law that permits housing development near qualifying public transit stops. - The lawsuits argue that San Diego, San Francisco and Montebello, California, have implemented measures that limit the scope of Senate Bill 79, which was signed into law last fall and went into effect July 1. - Other California jurisdictions are also facing litigation for allegedly failing to comply with state housing production goals, which tasks local governments with planning for an additional 2.5 million homes statewide. Dive Insight: The state law provides localities with some flexibility, according to the Association of Bay Area Governments. Local governments can adopt their own local transit-oriented development plan, as long as it provides the same overall housing capacity and is approved by the state Department of Housing and Community Development. The lawsuit against San Diego argues the city misinterprets a “walking path” requirement for development in the state law and improperly excluded areas with gaps in sidewalks from development, according to Californians for Homeownership, a nonprofit arm of the California Association of Realtors and one of the plaintiffs in the lawsuits. Plaintiffs allege that San Francisco excluded areas it designated “industrial employment hubs” from development in violation of the legislation. The lawsuit against Montebello challenges the city’s alleged moratorium on development. “The Legislature has included strong local control provisions in this law, allowing cities to adjust the state policy to better fit the needs of their communities,” Matthew Gelfand, in-house litigator for Californians for Homeownership, said in a news release. “We are committed to ensuring that cities strictly comply with these provisions in adopting local transit-oriented development policies.” The California Housing Defense Fund is also a plaintiff in the three lawsuits, and YIMBY

'TERI Founder's Day': Minister Shri Pabitra Margherita Delivers the 25th Darbari Seth ...

Headquarters The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) Darbari Seth Block, Core 6C, India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi - 110 003, India Union Minister of State for External Affairs and Textiles delivers a special address; TERI also launches the official website for WSDS 2027 New Delhi, 21 August 2026: The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) commemorated Founder’s Day 2026 with the 25th Darbari Seth Memorial Lecture, bringing together senior policymakers, thought leaders, experts and TERI colleagues to reflect on India’s sustainability journey and the imperative for collaborative action towards a resilient and sustainable future. The event, held at the Stein Auditorium, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, featured Shri Pabitra Margherita, Hon’ble Minister of State for External Affairs and Textiles, Government of India, who delivered the Special Address on the occasion of TERI Founder’s Day. In the Welcome Address and opening remarks, Dr Vibha Dhawan, Director General, TERI paid tribute to the founders and reflected on the vision and legacy that continues to guide the Institute’s work towards a sustainable future. Dr Dhawan shared, “The vision of our founders, Mr J.R.D. Tata and Mr Darbari Seth, and the leadership of Dr R.K. Pachauri, TERI’s Founder Director General, made this journey a reality. Established initially with a focus on research in renewable energy, TERI gradually diversified its work across critical areas such as climate change, air pollution, waste management and sustainable infrastructure, including transport, buildings and smart cities. Our work has also expanded to sustainable agriculture through emerging technologies such as nanofertilizers, improved biofertilizers, and bioremediation. From its beginnings as a research institution, TERI has evolved into a global think tank, with a strong emphasis on ensuring that the knowledge and solutions generated through its research reach the communities and stakeholders for whom they are intended.” Shri Nitin Desai, Chairman, TERI,

125 mph passenger trains could connect Austin and San Antonio in about an hour: HNTB study

Dive Brief: - A new, dedicated passenger rail line between Austin and San Antonio, Texas, would cost an estimated $13.5 billion, according to a Travis County-commissioned feasibility study released Thursday. - The study, prepared by HNTB, an architectural and construction firm, recommended a route largely along Interstate 10 and State Highway 130, with potential terminals at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and downtown San Antonio's Alamodome. - Commuter-style, 125-mph trains, such as those used on the Brightline Florida railroad, could make the end-to-end trip in 55 to 65 minutes, according to the study. Dive Insight: The only daily passenger rail connection between Austin and San Antonio is an Amtrak train that operates along a freight railroad, with a scheduled travel time of more than 2.5 hours. It often takes longer, as the train runs on time just 56% of the time, according to Amtrak’s 2024 host railroad report card. The study suggests acquiring six train sets at a cost of $360 million, which is included in the top-line number. Operations and maintenance facilities would cost about $300 million to build. Annual operating and maintenance costs are estimated at $140 million to $190 million in 2026 dollars. To move forward, the HNTB study recommends concluding agreements with the Texas Department of Transportation and other government agencies for use of the highway corridors and conducting a market analysis for ridership and revenues. It should also start environmental reviews and determine funding options, including federal grants, local funding and possible public-private partnerships.

Meet Counterpoint Research at LEAP 2026

Meet Counterpoint Research at LEAP 2026 Counterpoint Research will be participating in LEAP 2026, the Kingdom's flagship technology event, taking place from 31 August to 3 September 2026 at the Riyadh Exhibition & Convention Centre (RECC), Malham, Riyadh. Founded in 2022 by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), the Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming and Drones (SAFCSP), and Tahaluf, an Informa company, LEAP has become one of the world's largest gatherings of technology leaders, investors and policymakers. The 2026 edition marks LEAP's fifth outing, with the programme spanning artificial intelligence, cloud and data infrastructure, cybersecurity, fintech, health technology, smart cities, climate and energy, space, gaming and sports tech. Schedule a meeting with Marc Einstein, Research Director, and Suraj Rajashekar, Associate Director, or Ahmad Shehab, Research Analyst to discuss market trends across smartphones, AI devices, semiconductors, cloud and data centre infrastructure, and the Middle East's rapidly expanding digital economy. Event details: Dates: August 31 – September 3, 2026 Location: Riyadh Exhibition & Convention Centre (RECC), Malham, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Time: 12:00 to 21:00 AST daily About the Event: LEAP 2026 brings together senior policymakers, global technology brands, startups, investors and enterprise decision-makers to explore how emerging technologies are reshaping industries and economies. The event is expected to feature over 1,000 speakers, 1,800 global tech brands, 600 startups and 1,900 investors, with more than 200,000 visitors. Co-located with LEAP is DeepFest, a leading AI event powered by the Saudi Authority for Data and Artificial Intelligence (SDAIA), serving as the region's dedicated forum for the global AI community and the industries adopting it. Discussions will centre on AI adoption at scale, sovereign digital infrastructure, localization of technology manufacturing and services, and the investment flows underpinning Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 ambitions. Schedule a Meeting To learn more about the event click here.

GWM Rio Innovation Week 2026 Hidrogênio

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SMTC Set to Report Q2 Earnings: What's in the Cards for the Stock?

SMTC Set to Report Q2 Earnings: What's in the Cards for the Stock? Semtech Corporation SMTC is scheduled to report second-quarter fiscal 2027 results on Aug. 25. For the fiscal second quarter, Semtech anticipates revenues to be $328 million (+/- $5 million). The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues is pegged at $328.4 million, indicating a rise of 27.5% from the year-ago quarter. SMTC expects non-GAAP earnings per share to be 61 cents (+/- 2 cents). The consensus mark for the same is pegged at 62 cents, unchanged over the past 60 days, indicating a year-over-year rise of 51%. Factors to Consider for SMTC Stock Semtech’s performance in the to-be-reported quarter is likely to have benefited from continued momentum across its infrastructure, industrial and high-end consumer end markets. The company’s data center business remains a key growth driver as demand for high-speed optical and copper interconnect solutions accelerates alongside the expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure. Semtech Corporation Price and EPS Surprise Semtech Corporation price-eps-surprise | Semtech Corporation Quote Increasing adoption of FiberEdge products and the transition to next-generation 1.6T architectures are expected to have supported growth in the to-be-reported quarter. The broader evaluation and deployment of CopperEdge solutions for active copper cable and onboard linear equalizer applications could have further strengthened the company’s data center opportunity. LoRa is also expected to have remained an important contributor to Semtech’s industrial business. Broader deployments across utilities, smart buildings, smart cities and asset management are likely to have supported demand. The company’s efforts to expand LoRa into multi-protocol applications through LoRa Plus could have strengthened its addressable market, while growing design-win momentum and emerging consumer applications are expected to have provided additional support in the to-be-reported quarter. Semtech’s high-end consumer business is likely to have benefited from increasing content per premium handset, continued gains