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Galileo Space is working on satellites that use multiple sensors and edge-AI integration to analyze signals, locate their sources, and send actionable reports within minutes. The company is preparing to launch its first demonstration satellite in the fourth quarter of 2027, while seeking its first government contract.
Vodafone Egypt has begun commercial use of the Ericsson RAN Processor 6672, designed to run artificial intelligence workloads and support 5G networks directly at network sites. Ericsson says the processor increases processing capacity fourfold and reduces energy consumption by more than 50% compared with the previous generation.
Italian company Exein has raised a $270 million funding round led by Headline, bringing its valuation to $1.7 billion and making it Europe’s latest unicorn. The company plans to direct the funding toward acquisitions, hiring, and developing a security model for physical AI.
Sony Semiconductor Solutions and Aramco announced on September 7, 2026, that they had signed a basic cooperation agreement to accelerate the use of artificial intelligence in the industrial sector. The collaboration focuses on integrating Sony’s sensing, vision, and edge AI technologies with Aramco’s data, operational expertise, and infrastructure.