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Is artificial intelligence fiction or fad?

People are starting to get to grips with the concept of artificial intelligence (AI) and how it can help retail: particularly online, where chatbots, search engines and product recommendation tools are already blazing a trail. But with up to 90% of sales still emanating from bricks-and-mortar stores (more…)

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March 27, 2018

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

Broadband Forum forges ahead with holistic approach to broadband network development

A new conception of broadband is on target to be achieved as the industry experiences an era of unparalleled change and challenge, and networks transform to meet the opportunities of 5G,‘cloudification,’ the Internet of Things (IoT), gigabit access, open source solutions and the growing influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI). (more…)

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Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

Fintech innovation propels B2B money transfer market to $218tn by 2022, says Juniper Research

New findings from Juniper Research have concluded that the cross-border B2B money transfer market is ripe for disruption, as new technologies and legislative changes redefine traditional banking practices across the globe. Cross-border B2B transactions will exceed $218 trillion (€175.13 trillion) by 2022, up from $150 trillion (€120.50 trillion) this year. (more…)

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Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

Full OT/IT coverage enables seamless end-to-end digitalisation

Industrial systems integratorBoulting Technology, has announced a new alliance with NETbuilder, a provider of software and IT consulting services. The alliance will enable Boulting to provide UK clients across manufacturing, process and other industries with a full suite of end-to-end digitalisation services. (more…)

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March 26, 2018

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

Never overcook your BBQ meat again

With BBQ season right around the corner, many of us are eager to fire up the grill, pull out the smoker or plan for a seasonal gathering with family and friends. (more…)

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March 23, 2018

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

2G feature phones in emerging markets surge while saturated regions await 5G, finds Strategy Analytics

Strategy Analytics in its newly published report Global Handset Sales Forecast by 88 Countries and 19 Technologies: 2003 to 2023 finds that while the first 5G commercial handsets will go on sale from early 2019, sales will not begin to scale up until 2021 when volumes approach 5% of global handset sales. (more…)

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Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

Telstra continues its growth in Europe with its network expansion and new hub in Paris

Telstra, a telecommunications and technology company, announced the expansion of its business in Europe with the Telstra Programmable Network soon to be available via new points of presence (PoPs) in Frankfurt and Paris in addition to a new office in Paris that will serve as Telstra’s hub for Continental Europe. (more…)

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Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

IoT company Allterco Robotics presented next-gen smart products for lighting and automated home

The IoT company Allterco Robotics presented its upgraded line of products for home and office automation – Shelly, in Frankfurt. The company is one of the exhibitors at the world’s leading trade fair for lighting and building services technology Light + Building, which is currently held in the German city (March 18-23, 2018). (more…)

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Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

ABB establishes global Digital Solutions Centre in Singapore

ABB is setting up a new Digital Solutions Centre in Singapore to drive innovation and bring pioneering solutions to its customers worldwide. Scheduled to open by the end of the first quarter of 2018, the centre is part of ABB’s Control Technologies business. (more…)

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March 22, 2018

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

Gemalto unveils two new enhanced security features for ID documents

Gemalto, the provider in digital security, announced the launch of two new laser-personalised innovations designed to further increase the security of official identity documents. These advanced security features are available immediately as additional options in the Gemalto Colour Laser Shield* secure identity solutions range and are supported by major brands of personalisation equipment. (more…)

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Posted by: Zenobia Hegde