Tag Archives: Reliability engineering

17Nov/25

The 2026 Global Risk Map: Dangerous and Safest Destinations

The New Risk Map 2026 is a collaborative publication by Safeture and Riskline that assesses global safety for travellers and organizations. This annual map uses a colour-coded scale to provide a visual understanding of security, medical, and logistical risks worldwide, identifying both the most dangerous and safest locations. The report highlights that armed conflicts, unrest, and fragile healthcare systems remain the primary factors contributing to high-risk areas like Afghanistan and Sudan, while listing cities such as Munich and Singapore as the safest destinations. The report emphasizes that the map is an essential reference tool for understanding the general threat landscape, although it cannot replace organization-specific risk assessments. Continue reading

24Jun/25

Trimble and TDK: Precision Navigation Accelerated

A strategic collaboration between Trimble and TDK, specifically InvenSense, intends advance precision navigation solutions. This partnership combines Trimble’s ProPoint Go engine and RTX correction service with TDK’s SmartAutomotive Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs) to offer enhanced accuracy and reliability. The integrated solution is designed for diverse automotive and IoT applications, including autonomous vehicles, drones, and industrial machinery, with a strong emphasis on safety due to ASIL-certified correction data. Both companies express enthusiasm for the synergy and its potential to accelerate deployment and streamline integration of advanced positioning technologies. Continue reading

08Jan/25

UK Banking IT Failures and Security Concerns

Jan. 7, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ —  New research from the UK reveals that a significant portion of the British public is keeping cash on hand due to concerns about banking IT failures. One in four Brits report this behaviour, highlighting a growing distrust in digital banking systems. Concerns centre on the frequency of IT outages and the potential for data breaches, impacting consumer confidence. The research underscores the need for banks to improve IT security and transparency to reassure customers. Continue reading