New Delhi, June 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) The India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA) on Tuesday announced a unique industry-wide initiative to collaboratively foster tech and AI innovation for the benefit of India’s manufacturing sector.

The programme will connect companies with transformative innovations across domains such as advanced manufacturing, AI, IoT, energy efficiency, materials science, and more.

The ICEA launched Venture Access Labs — a technology innovation access programme in collaboration with venture capital fund Caret Capital.

This initiative aims to empower India’s electronics and appliances manufacturing companies by enabling them to discover, curate, and adopt cutting-edge technologies and innovations from across the world.

“Through Venture Access Labs, ICEA is proud to champion and unlock global innovation to strengthen India’s position as a global hub for manufacturing and electronics with a vision to build Indian Champions,” said Pankaj Mohindroo, Chairman, ICEA.

“By opening the door to international technological advancements and building an innovation pipeline, we aim to accelerate India’s electronics manufacturing capabilities and global competitiveness so as to capture a larger global market share,” he added.

The comprehensive programme will cover several functions including procurement, planning, manufacturing, supply chain, finance, HR, legal and ESG.

Through this programme, companies will benefit from innovation trend spotting, curated access to high-impact startups and Ips, strategic matchmaking and pilot opportunities, tailored adoption pathways for new technologies, and facilitated investments in strategically relevant, vetted high-potential startups.

“It is time for the Indian electronics and appliances manufacturing to transit to tech first-led global leadership,” said Salil Kapoor, Co-founder and Chief mentor of Venture Access Labs.

It will be the innovation catalyst and partner, scanning and curating the latest tech and game-changing startups from across the world for Indian manufacturing companies to engage with, at a fraction of the cost if they were to do it on their own,” he mentioned.

Source: IANS

By MATT OTT, AP Business Writer

WASHINGTON (AP) — Meta has cut a 20-year deal to secure nuclear power to help meet surging demand for artificial intelligence and other computing needs at Facebook’s parent company.

The investment with Meta will also expand the output of a Constellation Energy Illinois nuclear plant.

The agreement announced Tuesday is just the latest in a string of tech-nuclear partnerships as the use of AI expands. Financial details of the agreement were not disclosed.

Constellation’s Clinton Clean Energy Center was actually slated to close in 2017 after years of financial losses but was saved by legislation in Illinois establishing a zero-emission credit program to support the plant into 2027. The agreement deal takes effect in June of 2027, when the state’s taxpayer funded zero-emission credit program expires.

With the arrival of Meta, Clinton’s clean energy output will expand by 30 megawatts, preserve 1,100 local jobs and bring in $13.5 million in annual tax revenue, according to the companies.

“Securing clean, reliable energy is necessary to continue advancing our AI ambitions,” said Urvi Parekh, Meta’s head of global energy.

• Evidence mounts that Garmin will launch a screenless wearable on an armband
• It’s said to be called the Garmin Index Sleep Monitor
• Details are sketchy, but it looks likely to (as the name suggests) eschew fitness tracking to focus on sleep

Garmin’s latest wearable will not, in fact, be an entry into our best Garmin watches list. Instead, it’s more likely to rank alongside our best sleep trackers.

After reporting that a Whoop-style screenless band was en route from Garmin, we’ve now got more detail on the tracker. According to leak site Fitness Tracker Test based on “additional information” it has received, the tracker is called the Garmin Index Sleep Monitor, a similar naming convention to the Garmin Index smart scale, and it’s designed to be worn on the upper arm.

Sports analysis provider Hudl has acquired Titan Sports, a GPS wearable focused primarily on the sub-elite level of high schools, clubs and small colleges. Terms were not disclosed. This is Hudl’s 16th acquisition and third this year, following the additions of FastModel and Balltime.

Titan Sports will be Hudl’s second GPS sensor in its portfolio — joining the Wimu wearable produced by RealTrack Systems, incubated at FC Barcelona and acquired in 2022 — but the two will serve different market segments.

“We view Titan as a complement to Wimu in that Wimu will continue to exist and be that top-tier, top-end product, and then Titan will be what we bring to the mass market, if you will,” Hudl SVP Greg Nelson said. “Those pro teams need centimeter-level accuracy, and the high school, club, small college teams need one-meter level accuracy. There’s just different levels of investment in the technology that you need to do to get that level of accuracy.”

All six mostly Houston-based full-time Titan employees in 2013 will join Hudl. The company was co-founded by brothers Stéphane Smith and Yves Smith. Nelson also touted Titan’s software as top-notch, with the ability to combine video with the physical data from the GPS devices. He projected it would take up to a year for a full integration of Hudl video with Titan data, so that coaches and other users can quickly summon video of, say, an athlete’s top sprints and even create visualizations of the field with everyone’s movement data.

“For us, it was their specialization in the space: they understand what it takes to make a device that is affordable for the teams that we want to sell to,” Nelson said. “We have extensive experience with Wimu, but these teams are going to pay a couple hundred dollars for these devices, and they need to be able to perform at still a high level. They want to be able to still have high resolution data to be able to get those insights.”

New arena to feature first-of-its-kind Cisco Command Center, a state-of-the-art hub to power fan experiences, venue operations and team performance 

Washington, D.C. (June 3, 2025) – Today, Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE) and Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO), the worldwide leader in networking and security, unveiled a transformative new partnership between the two companies, through which Cisco’s best-in-class technology solutions will help to create a uniquely connected, next-generation experience for fans at MSE’s new arena in downtown Washington, D.C. The multi-year collaboration will be across the entire Monumental enterprise, including the NBA’s Washington Wizards, NHL’s Washington Capitals, WNBA’s Washington Mystics, Capital One Arena, and Monumental Sports Network (MNMT).  Today’s announcement comes as construction is underway on the brand-new Capital One Arena, a high-tech building that will serve millions of annual visitors for the next 25 years and set a new standard for fan experience and technological innovation.   

This collaboration between MSE and Cisco includes the creation of the Cisco Command Center at Capital One Arena, a state-of-the-art hub that will power fan experiences, venue operations and team performance through integrated data and technology. The Cisco Command Center will serve as the orchestration point for the entire technological operation of the arena, which includes solutions across Cisco’s industry-leading portfolio, such as Cisco Wi-Fi 7 with Cisco Spaces, Cisco IP Fabric for Media, Cisco ThousandEyes, Wipro VisionEDGE and more.  

“MSE and Cisco share a bold vision: to provide a unique opportunity to showcase state-of-the-art solutions on a grand stage, allowing us to push and set new boundaries of what’s possible in sports and entertainment,” said Jim Van Stone, President of Business Operations and Chief Commercial Officer at MSE. “Together, we are committed to delivering an unparalleled experience for fans, making every event at our new arena a memorable and immersive journey.” 

A variety of Cisco products and solutions will be deployed to create a flexible infrastructure to power unique experiences and content for the different types of world-class events to be hosted at the new arena: 

Capital One Arena will be one of the first sports venues in the world to deploy Cisco Wi-Fi 7 – the next-generation wireless standard that offers faster speeds, lower latency and improved efficiency, tailor-made for high-density environments.  

Cisco Spaces will allow venue operators greater operational insight across the entire digital footprint of the arena, providing real-time information and visualizations to help analyze traffic flows and track the location of people and devices.  

Cisco’s IP Fabric for Media (IPFM) solution based on Cisco Nexus 9000 series switches managed by Cisco Nexus Dashboard will allow MSE to securely and efficiently deliver 4K video content throughout the arena, as well as to fans watching live events via MNMT. This dynamic all-IP production solution has been relied on by the largest sporting events in the world, and powers some of the most cutting-edge venues, including SoFi Stadium, Gillette Stadium, and the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium.   

Wipro VisionEDGE – an innovative dynamic digital signage and IPTV solution designed to enhance customer engagement and digital experiences across various industries – will allow MSE to drive incremental revenue, activation, and fan engagement via more than 1,200 screens throughout the arena.   

Cisco ThousandEyes will assure the delivery of great digital experiences throughout the arena by providing MSE with visibility into every network that can impact performance, across both owned and unowned third-party environments, giving them unmatched insight into how everything is connecting across the cutting-edge venue. 

“We know that MSE is ready to set a new standard, by which other arenas will come to be evaluated,” said Rob McQueen, Vice President of Global Sponsorships at Cisco. “The new facility will be a platform, built on our AI-ready technology, for creative and dynamic outcomes that are possible as anyone or anything becomes connected to the venue. I cannot wait to experience this incredible showcase for both of our global brands and see the positive impact that we can have on the sports and entertainment industry.” 

As part of the new partnership, the Washington Wizards’ basketball operations team will use Cisco’s The Wharf Customer Experience Center (CXC) as their headquarters for the upcoming 2025 NBA Draft (June 25-26). The Wharf CXC is a 9,400 square foot office space situated within an iconic building at the Wharf, which showcases Cisco’s state-of-the-art technology solutions. 

Cisco will also play a major role in enhancing MSE’s community impact and how the new arena engages with the community in the national capital region. Through the partnership, the two organizations will build upon Cisco’s industry-leading veterans leadership program, which helps veterans at Cisco transition their military leadership skills into corporate settings, improve career integration, and boost retention. Cisco and MSE will look to collaborate on future events and initiatives aimed at introducing military veterans to careers in tech through job fairs, roundtable events, and apprenticeship opportunities. 

Today’s announcement builds upon Cisco’s robust expertise within the professional sports realm, including alongside some of the most influential international brands in the industry, such as the National Football League (NFL), Real Madrid F.C., United States Golf Association (USGA), McLaren Racing’s Formula 1 Team and more. 

Additional information about MSE’s brand-new arena is available HERE.  

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About Monumental Sports & Entertainment 

Monumental Sports & Entertainment is America’s leading integrated sports and entertainment company and is ranked as one of the most valuable globally. Our people, players, teams, and events bring excitement and joy to millions. We invest and innovate to consistently raise the game so we can deliver extraordinary experiences that will inspire and unite our community, our fans, and our people. To learn more, please visit monumentalsports.com. 

About Cisco 

Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) is the worldwide technology leader that is revolutionizing the way organizations connect and protect in the AI era. For more than 40 years, Cisco has securely connected the world. With its industry leading AI-powered solutions and services, Cisco enables its customers, partners and communities to unlock innovation, enhance productivity and strengthen digital resilience.  With purpose at its core, Cisco remains committed to creating a more connected and inclusive future for all. Discover more on The Newsroom and follow us on X at @Cisco. 

Cisco and the Cisco logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cisco and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and other countries. A listing of Cisco’s trademarks can be found at http://www.cisco.com/go/trademarks. Third-party trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners. The use of the word ‘partner’ does not imply a partnership relationship between Cisco and any other company. 

Products and features described in this release that are not currently available remain in varying stages of development and will be offered on a when-and-if-available basis. The delivery timeline of any future products and features is subject to change at the discretion of Cisco and its partners. 

Washington, D.C. (June 3, 2025) – Today, Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE) and Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO), the worldwide leader in networking and security, unveiled a transformative new partnership between the two companies, through which Cisco’s best-in-class technology solutions will help to create a uniquely connected, next-generation experience for fans at MSE’s new arena in downtown Washington, D.C. The multi-year collaboration will be across the entire Monumental enterprise, including the NBA’s Washington Wizards, NHL’s Washington Capitals, WNBA’s Washington Mystics, Capital One Arena, and Monumental Sports Network (MNMT).  Today’s announcement comes as construction is underway on the brand-new Capital One Arena, a high-tech building that will serve millions of annual visitors for the next 25 years and set a new standard for fan experience and technological innovation.  

This collaboration between MSE and Cisco includes the creation of the Cisco Command Center at Capital One Arena, a state-of-the-art hub that will power fan experiences, venue operations and team performance through integrated data and technology. The Cisco Command Center will serve as the orchestration point for the entire technological operation of the arena, which includes solutions across Cisco’s industry-leading portfolio, such as Cisco Wi-Fi 7 with Cisco Spaces, Cisco IP Fabric for Media, Cisco ThousandEyes, Wipro VisionEDGE and more.

“MSE and Cisco share a bold vision: to provide a unique opportunity to showcase state-of-the-art solutions on a grand stage, allowing us to push and set new boundaries of what’s possible in sports and entertainment,” said Jim Van Stone, President of Business Operations and Chief Commercial Officer at MSE. “Together, we are committed to delivering an unparalleled experience for fans, making every event at our new arena a memorable and immersive journey.”

A variety of Cisco products and solutions will be deployed to create a flexible infrastructure to power unique experiences and content for the different types of world-class events to be hosted at the new arena:

• Capital One Arena will be one of the first sports venues in the world to deploy Cisco Wi-Fi 7 – the next-generation wireless standard that offers faster speeds, lower latency and improved efficiency, tailor-made for high-density environments.
• Cisco Spaces will allow venue operators greater operational insight across the entire digital footprint of the arena, providing real-time information and visualizations to help analyze traffic flows and track the location of people and devices.
• Cisco’s IP Fabric for Media (IPFM) solution based on Cisco Nexus 9000 series switches managed by Cisco Nexus Dashboard will allow MSE to securely and efficiently deliver 4K video content throughout the arena, as well as to fans watching live events via MNMT. This dynamic all-IP production solution has been relied on by the largest sporting events in the world, and powers some of the most cutting-edge venues, including SoFi Stadium, Gillette Stadium, and the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. 
• Wipro VisionEDGE – an innovative dynamic digital signage and IPTV solution designed to enhance customer engagement and digital experiences across various industries – will allow MSE to drive incremental revenue, activation, and fan engagement via more than 1,200 screens throughout the arena.  
• Cisco ThousandEyes will assure the delivery of great digital experiences throughout the arena by providing MSE with visibility into every network that can impact performance, across both owned and unowned third-party environments, giving them unmatched insight into how everything is connecting across the cutting-edge venue.

“We know that MSE is ready to set a new standard, by which other arenas will come to be evaluated,” said Rob McQueen, Vice President of Global Sponsorships at Cisco. “The new facility will be a platform, built on our AI-ready technology, for creative and dynamic outcomes that are possible as anyone or anything becomes connected to the venue. I cannot wait to experience this incredible showcase for both of our global brands and see the positive impact that we can have on the sports and entertainment industry.”

As part of the new partnership, the Washington Wizards’ basketball operations team will use Cisco’s The Wharf Customer Experience Center (CXC) as their headquarters for the upcoming 2025 NBA Draft (June 25-26). The Wharf CXC is a 9,400 square foot office space situated within an iconic building at the Wharf, which showcases Cisco’s state-of-the-art technology solutions.

Cisco will also play a major role in enhancing MSE’s community impact and how the new arena engages with the community in the national capital region. Through the partnership, the two organizations will build upon Cisco’s industry-leading veterans leadership program, which helps veterans at Cisco transition their military leadership skills into corporate settings, improve career integration, and boost retention. Cisco and MSE will look to collaborate on future events and initiatives aimed at introducing military veterans to careers in tech through job fairs, roundtable events, and apprenticeship opportunities. 

Today’s announcement builds upon Cisco’s robust expertise within the professional sports realm, including alongside some of the most influential international brands in the industry, such as the National Football League (NFL), Real Madrid F.C., United States Golf Association (USGA), McLaren Racing’s Formula 1 Team and more.

Additional information about MSE’s brand-new arena is available HERE. 

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About Monumental Sports & Entertainment

Monumental Sports & Entertainment is America’s leading integrated sports and entertainment company and is ranked as one of the most valuable globally. Our people, players, teams, and events bring excitement and joy to millions. We invest and innovate to consistently raise the game so we can deliver extraordinary experiences that will inspire and unite our community, our fans, and our people. To learn more, please visit monumentalsports.com.

About Cisco

Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) is the worldwide technology leader that is revolutionizing the way organizations connect and protect in the AI era. For more than 40 years, Cisco has securely connected the world. With its industry leading AI-powered solutions and services, Cisco enables its customers, partners and communities to unlock innovation, enhance productivity and strengthen digital resilience.  With purpose at its core, Cisco remains committed to creating a more connected and inclusive future for all. Discover more on The Newsroom and follow us on X at @Cisco.

Cisco and the Cisco logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cisco and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and other countries. A listing of Cisco’s trademarks can be found at http://www.cisco.com/go/trademarks. Third-party trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners. The use of the word ‘partner’ does not imply a partnership relationship between Cisco and any other company.

Products and features described in this release that are not currently available remain in varying stages of development and will be offered on a when-and-if-available basis. The delivery timeline of any future products and features is subject to change at the discretion of Cisco and its partners.