Press Releases

Number of voice assistant devices in use to overtake world population by 2024

A new report from Juniper Research has found that consumers will interact with voice assistants on over 8.4 billion devices by 2024; overtaking the world’s population and growing 113% compared to the 4.2 billion devices expected to be in use by year end 2020. Despite this, monetisation of the voice assistants themselves remains a challenge. (more…)

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April 29, 2020

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Mitigating the cyber risks of IoT and finding solutions

The last decade has seen unprecedented development of the Internet of Things (IoT) landscape, enabled by new distributed network technologies. McKinsey estimates that by 2025, the world will own 50 billion networked devices, up 400% from 2010, and contributing US$11 trillion (€10 trillion) to economies. (more…)

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Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Vilicom deploys in-building network for 19 new test labs in Manchester

UK-based wireless telecommunications provider, Vilicom has installed an in-building, advanced cellular network at Smart DCC’s new Manchester office, Brabazon House. This, says the company, will be an essential tool in the rigorous testing of the latest smart energy technologies and initiatives at the new site. (more…)

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The Coca-Cola company announces strategic partnership with Microsoft

The Coca-Cola Company, announced a five-year agreement with Microsoft Corp. to standardise its business operations on Microsoft’s cloud and deliver rich new digital experiences that will provide innovative solutions to modernise how the company engages with employees and customers. (more…)

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April 28, 2020

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C3.ai selects Microsoft Dynamics 365 and teams to power the next phase of growth

C3.ai, an innovator in enterprise AI software for accelerating digital transformation, announced plans to collaborate with Microsoft Corp. to enhance C3.ai’s global customer experience and elevate sales performance using intelligent cloud technology. (more…)

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Is this the first IoT winter?

Is the Internet of Things (IoT) going through its ‘First IoT Winter’ between 2015 and 2020? Based on his recent book ‘The Internet of Things Myth’ and work by Transforma Insights looking at IoT deployments, says Matt Hatton, founding partner, Transforma Insights.

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April 27, 2020

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Why you shouldn’t keep customers waiting and how route planning software can help

The biggest problem facing any industry that is required to go to the customer’s location, is that people are becoming increasingly impatient. A survey sponsored by couriers Interparcel out of the UK, found that 50% of Brits admitted to becoming more impatient in the past five years. While it’s no surprise that patience is waning in our society, there are ways to monitor and measure customer satisfaction, and also improve the accuracy of your daily schedules, say Matt Mesic and Morena Simatic of OptimoRoute. (more…)

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April 24, 2020

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Recab UK becomes primary UK INSYS icom distributor

Embedded computing specialist Recab UK has become the primary distributor of INSYS icom equipment and support services for the UK market. This will allow Recab UK to support businesses in markets such as water treatment, utilities and sanitation with high quality products suited for automation and remote-controlled IT applications. (more…)

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Telemedicine search queries jump by 525%, Ethiopia ranks highest

As quarantine goes on, interest in the “telemedicine” keyword is rising globally. Data compiled by Atlas VPN reveals that in 2020, the interest rate in telemedicine has increased by 525% worldwide. (more…)

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No quick fix for healthcare security

From test results and lab equipment to monitoring equipment and patient records, the healthcare industry is increasingly reliant on digital solutions. (more…)

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