African Energy Chamber (AEC) supports Perenco partnership to advance Industry 4.0 skills in Central Africa
16 April 2026
A new partnership between Perenco Cameroon, Perenco Gabon and the UCAC-ICAM Institute in Douala to establish an Industry 4.0 laboratory marks a significant step toward aligning academic training with the evolving needs of the energy and industrial sectors.
The facility will give students access to advanced automation, digital simulation and smart production technologies, helping close the gap between academic learning and the practical, industry-ready skills required across Central Africa’s industrial landscape.
Greater security and transparency in production line control
01 April 2026
Kontron, the global provider of IoT/Embedded Computing Technology (ECT), offers industrial software for cross-industry automation solutions through its subsidiary Kontron AIS GmbH. With the new version 5.5 of its line controller FabEagle®LC, Kontron AIS is releasing a comprehensive update that provides manufacturers with increased security, reliability, and transparency in production line control.
FabEagle®LC Release 5.5 includes numerous functional enhancements focused on secure, reliable and traceable production processes for automated manufacturing lines.
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AddSecure launches NGP Advanced Extra DP4 to meet new fire alarm signalling standards
26 March 2026
AddSecure, the European provider of secure IoT connectivity and end-to-end solutions, has launched the NGP Advanced Extra DP4, a new addition to its NGP Advanced range. The device delivers DP4-grade dual-path signalling over LAN and 4G with dual SIM capability, ensuring high availability and robust performance.
Nicholas Whiting, VP Alarm Signalling, AddSecure UK, said: "The launch of NGP Advanced Extra DP4 reflects AddSecure’s commitment to supporting the industry through critical changes such as the PSTN switch-off and the move to IP networks.
Find out more Network digital twins offer path to autonomous telecom operations
12 February 2026
As telecommunications networks become more complex with 5G and cloud-native technologies, Communication Service Providers face increasing pressure to improve efficiency, resilience, and agility.
Network Digital Twins address these challenges by providing a dynamic, near real-time digital view of the network, unifying data across domains, enabling end-to-end visibility, faster issue resolution, and more informed decision-making. Together with intelligent agents, they enable the shift from reactive operations to predictive and autonomous network management.
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