Stephen Mayhew

Toronto

Co-Founder and Publisher at BiometricUpdate.com

Managing Director and Co-Founder at Edge Industry Review

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Tencent’s edge capabilities cemented in global mobile standards amid rising network demands

6 days ago | edgeir.com | Stephen Mayhew

Categories Cloud Infrastructure | Connectivity | Edge Computing News Tencent Cloud announced the inclusion of its EdgeOne capabilities, Data Boosting and Rate Limitation, into 3GPP core technical standards for mobile communications.
Privado ID and Privately project selected for European Blockchain Sandbox

1 week ago | biometricupdate.com | Stephen Mayhew

A project from identity verification company Privado ID and age estimation provider Privately has been selected for the third cohort of the European Blockchain Sandbox dialogues. The duo will focus on age verification through self-sovereign identity (SSI). The age assurance tool is designed to avoid disclosing sensitive personal information such as date of birth or national identification numbers by leveraging zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) and verifiable credentials (VCs).
Blaize and BroadSat turn telecom towers into AI-powered edge compute hubs

1 week ago | edgeir.com | Stephen Mayhew

Categories Edge Computing News | Edge Platforms Blaize, an AI-enabled edge computing solution provider and BroadSat Technologies announced a strategic partnership to develop AI-powered edge computing platforms for global telecom and smart city infrastructure.
NTT debuts breakthrough AI chip for real-time 4K inference at the edge

1 week ago | edgeir.com | Stephen Mayhew

NTT announced the world’s first AI inference large-scale integration (LSI) chip for real-time 4K video processing at the edge, designed for low-power and power-constrained devices. The chip enables real-time AI inference from ultra-high-definition video without requiring compression, improving efficiency and accuracy. It supports applications such as beyond visual line-of-sight drone operations for infrastructure inspections, increasing detection range from 30m to 150m.
Au10tix, Veridos, Secunet name new CEOs

1 week ago | biometricupdate.com | Stephen Mayhew

Au10tix has appointed Yair Tal as its new CEO. He succeeds former CEO Dan Yerushalmi, who is stepping down for personal reasons. Tal brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in payments, fintech, and localization services to the role. Prior to joining Au10tix, Tal served as CEO of BLEND, a global AI localization firm. Veridos announced that Bernd Kümmerle will take over as CEO on July 1, 2025.
NexGen Cloud raises $45M to build Europe’s sovereign AI infrastructure

1 week ago | edgeir.com | Stephen Mayhew

NexGen Cloud partners with major hyperscalers for GPU resources, providing on-demand access through its Hyperstack platform, which includes consulting for AI projects. The company reported significant growth, with revenue increasing from $3m in 2023 to over $70m in 2024, and a 380% rise in AI cloud operations revenue. “We are thrilled to have the backing of our esteemed investors who share our vision for a robust and sovereign AI infrastructure in Europe.
Liminal raises $8.5M

1 week ago | biometricupdate.com | Stephen Mayhew

Market and competitive intelligence firm Liminal announced it has raised $8.5 million in Series A funding. The round was led by Noro-Moseley Partners, with participation from early backers and strategic customers. Liminal, best known for its flagship platform Link, provides real-time, actionable intelligence to enterprise decision makers and leaders focused on digital identity, cybersecurity, financial crime, fraud prevention, and trust and safety.
Pulsant acquires SCC data centers to boost UK edge coverage

1 week ago | edgeir.com | Stephen Mayhew

Categories Edge Computing News | Real Estate Pulsant, a UK edge infrastructure provider, will acquire two data centers from SCC in Birmingham and Fareham, expanding its network to 14 data centers across the UK. The acquisition includes SCC’s colocation clients and operational teams, ensuring long-term stability and growth for clients and facilities.
Milestone adds anonymization with brighter AI acquisition

1 week ago | biometricupdate.com | Stephen Mayhew

Milestone Systems has acquired brighter AI, a Berlin-based provider of anonymization solutions for video data. The deep learning technology helps to protect people’s identities in public. Its Deep Natural Anonymization solution automatically detects a personal identifier such as a face and generates a synthetic replacement.
SIA, ADIA partner to advance trusted digital identity

1 week ago | biometricupdate.com | Stephen Mayhew

The Secure Identity Alliance (SIA) and the Accountable Digital Identity Association (ADIA) have announced a strategic partnership to advance trusted digital identity solutions worldwide. By teaming the organizations can leverage SIA’s expertise in global eID integration and open standards and ADIA’s knowledge of digital identity governance frameworks.