8 April 2025 - News Deck

The World’s First Flying Electric Ferry Is a Success – Stockholm Expands Service

8 April 20258 April 2025 Vijay Raman

The world’s first electric hydrofoil ferry is set to return to the waters of Stockholm after a short winter break. New data from autumn operations shows that Nova has been a success—both with passengers and for the climate. Candela P-12 is the world’s first passenger ferry that combines electric propulsion with hydrofoil technology, allowing it to literally fly above the water surface – with lower energy consumption and higher speeds. The first unit, named Nova, has operated in Stockholm’s public transport system during the autumn. As the service resumes on April…

XConnect Announces Strategic Acquisition of Sekura.id, to Revolutionise Mobile Identity Solutions

8 April 20258 April 2025 Vijay Raman

Sekura.id expands XConnect’s trusted service portfolio enabling it to deliver mobile ID verification and authentication solutions globally XConnect, a Somos Company, the provider of world-class numbering intelligence solutions, has acquired the business of Sekura.id, a leading global provider of mobile identity, authentication and fraud prevention services. The acquisition matches XConnect’s deep expertise in trusted telephone number intelligence with Sekura.id’s innovations and global leadership in mobile ID verification and authentication. Sekura.id’s seamless provision of mobile subscriber information will enhance XConnect’s portfolio of risk and identity services with APIs such as Know Your Customer (KYC), Number Verify and the…

Scoutflo Raises INR 1.4 Crore in Pre-Seed Funding to Reinvent DevOps with AI

8 April 20258 April 2025 Vijay Raman

Scoutflo, a next-generation DevOps AI platform, has raised INR 1.4 crore in a pre-seed funding round led by 100X.VC, with participation from strategic investors Arjun Pillai and Prasanna Venkatesan. The funding will be used to enhance Scoutflo’s AI-driven deployment automation, debugging, and issue resolution, while strengthening security and compliance for every deployment. Scoutflo was founded to solve critical DevOps bottlenecks, helping developers deploy code independently, reducing dependency on small DevOps teams, and cutting deployment delays. With just one DevOps engineer for every 20 developers, enterprises lose up to 30% in…

India Inks ₹2,385 Cr Defense Deal with BEL

8 April 20258 April 2025 Vijay Raman

The recent ₹2,385 crore contract awarded to Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) for the supply of Electronic Warfare (EW) Suites and aircraft modification kits for the Mi-17 V5 helicopters marks a significant stride in India’s pursuit of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ in the defense sector. This procurement underscores the government’s commitment to fostering indigenous capabilities and reducing reliance on foreign entities for critical defense technologies. The integration of these EW suites will enhance the survivability and operational effectiveness of the Mi-17 V5 fleet, providing them with advanced countermeasures against electronic threats. Furthermore,…

India’s First Digital Threat Report Out

8 April 20258 April 2025 Vijay Raman

On April 7, 2025, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), in collaboration with CERT-In, CSIRT-Fin, and global cybersecurity firm SISA, unveiled the Digital Threat Report 2024. This inaugural report offers a comprehensive analysis of current and emerging cyber threats, tactics employed by adversaries, and defense strategies essential for safeguarding India’s Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) sector. The BFSI sector has been increasingly targeted by cybercriminals, with a notable 54% surge in cyber threats originating from servers hosted in India during 2024. Over 7 million cyber incidents…

Empowerment Boost: NIEPVD Launches Dark Room

8 April 20258 April 2025 Vijay Raman

On dated 07 APR 2025 The National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Visual Disabilities (NIEPVD), Dehradun, recently marked a significant milestone with the inauguration of its newly established ‘Antar Drishti’ Dark Room. This specialized facility represents a crucial resource, offering a controlled environment for conducting low vision assessments and developing effective rehabilitation strategies tailored to individual needs. Concurrent with this momentous occasion, NIEPVD formalized a strategic partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Amar Seva Sangam. This collaborative agreement aims to leverage the expertise…

FPT INDUSTRIAL TO SHOWCASE ITS LATEST INNOVATIONS FOR POWER GENERATION AT MIDDLE EAST ENERGY

8 April 20258 April 2025 Vijay Raman

FPT Industrial, the Iveco Group brand dedicated to the design, production, and sale of powertrains and solutions for on- and off-road vehicles, as well as marine and power generation applications, will be heading to Dubai to exhibit at Middle East Energy, one of the most reputable and long-established events in the energy industry, being held from April 7 to 9. The brand will be present alongside its distributor network at Booth S2.C40, showcasing a selection of its offerings for the power generation segment. Conscious of the responsibilities that come with…

Gurugram driving force in Indian property market strength

8 April 20258 April 2025 Vijay Raman

The latest market analysis from eXp India has revealed that Gurugram, Greater Noida and Bhubaneswar have been the strongest performing areas of the Indian property market over the last year having registered the highest rates of annual price growth. eXp India analysed the latest market data for Q4 2024, looking at how property values have changed across the Indian property market on an annual basis (Q4 2023). The analysis shows that it’s the Gurugram region that has seen the strongest market performance, with property values increasing by a notable…

Kollmorgen introduces new high-voltage IC Ironcore DDL direct drive linear motor

8 April 20258 April 2025 Vijay Raman

For medium- and high-voltage applications, Kollmorgen’s latest DDL motor offers unprecedented performance, versatility and simplicity for machine builders in Europe, North America and Asia. RADFORD, VA., April 8, 2025 — Kollmorgen Corporation, a global leader in motion control and automation systems, today introduced an addition to its IC Ironcore DDL motor family, expanding beyond 230 VAC products with a new capability to support 400/480 VAC-powered applications.Kollmorgen’s new direct drive linear motor delivers a continuous force range up to 8,211 N and peak force up to 13,448 N. When powered at higher…

Solid-State Battery Commercialization: Mass Production Taking Off

8 April 20258 April 2025 Vijay Raman

Author: Dr Xiaoxi He, Research Director at IDTechEx Solid-state batteryes (SSBs) are heralded as a transformative innovation in energy storage (ES), offering numerous advantages over traditional lithium-ion batteries. Their higher energy density allows for smaller, lighter batteries that can store more energy, making them ideal for electric vehicles (EVs), consumer electronics, electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) & drones, and robotics. SSBs also boast a longer lifespan, faster charging times, and improved safety due to the absence of flammable liquid electrolytes. These benefits position SSBs as a cornerstone of the next…