US bets heavily on subsidies to rebuild semiconductor industry
The US government is embarking on a historic intervention in the global semiconductor industry. The CHIPS and Science Act has already resulted in major funding for Intel and TSMC, and now Samsung is poised to receive up to $6.4 billion in subsidies to boost its US manufacturing footprint. This unprecedented financial commitment reflects both a desire to secure America's position as a technological leader and growing geopolitical concerns about reliance on overseas suppliers.
Asset-tracking – a vital role in rail management
Digital transformation is helping the rail industry to improve efficiency, productivity, and growth, as well as tackling some of the biggest challenges like infrastructure efficiency, energy management, and natural resource reduction. Within the digital-transformation toolbox, rail and network operators are increasingly turning to asset tracking techniques, with projections suggesting the global rail asset-management market will […]