Cytonic, the world’s first multi-virtual-machine blockchain, has raised $8.3 million in seed funding to tackle blockchain’s biggest challenge: compatibility. This innovative Layer 1 blockchain allows different virtual machines to run on the same network, enabling seamless interoperability and unlocking new possibilities for developers and users alike.
UniDoc Health Corp., a leader in e-health solutions, announced a strategic partnership with Carefluence, a healthcare interoperability solutions innovator. This partnership integrates Carefluence’s FHIR-based platform into UniDoc’s telehealth solutions, enabling seamless data exchange and connectivity across various health IT systems. The integration will enhance care continuity, coordination, and patient safety by bridging the gap between disparate health monitoring devices, central healthcare systems, EHRs, and billing systems. The partnership also marks an extension of UniDoc’s engagement with Rumble Strip Media for marketing services.
Ikea’s Dirigera Hub, the brains behind its smart home ecosystem, now supports Matter, the interoperability standard that allows devices from different brands to work together seamlessly. This means Ikea’s smart blinds, light switches, air purifiers, and other gadgets can now interact with devices from Apple Home, Google Home, and other Matter-compatible platforms.
Autodesk, Inc. and the Nemetschek Group have announced an interoperability agreement to improve collaboration and efficiency in the architecture, engineering, construction, and operations (AECO) as well as media and entertainment (M&E) industries. The agreement aims to enhance data exchange and workflow optimization across cloud-connected and desktop products from both companies.
Texture is a new company founded by serial startup veteran Sanjiv Sanghavi that aims to become a common data collection and sharing platform for renewable power sources like wind, solar, and batteries. The company believes that by connecting these systems and making their data more accessible, it can accelerate the adoption of renewable energy and help to fight climate change.
Ghost, a popular open-source newsletter platform, will officially join the fediverse this year, expanding its reach and enabling seamless interoperability with other federated platforms such as Mastodon, Pixelfed, and Instagram Threads. This integration will allow Ghost authors to follow, like, and interact with users on other platforms, while also allowing users to follow Ghost authors from their preferred apps and subscribe to their content via ActivityPub.
