Press Releases

LoRaWAN roaming goes global thanks to Actility’s thingPark exchange

Actility has been playing a key role in driving the LoRaWAN technology development from its creation, as a founding member, to the current days by driving and contributing to the development of its standard and ecosystem. By leading the development of the LoRaWAN roaming standard, Actility successfully run interoperability tests with several other members of the LoRa Alliance.

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August 3, 2021

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Infineon introduces USB PD 3.1 high-voltage microcontroller with higher wattage support

Infineon Technologies AG introduced the industry’s high-voltage microcontroller (MCU) with USB Power Delivery (USB PD) 3.1 support. The EZ-PD PMG1 (Power Delivery Microcontroller Gen1) is Infineon’s generation of USB PD MCUs targeting any embedded system that provides or consumes power with high-voltage up to 28 V (140 W). (more…)

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July 30, 2021

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Tablet market posts 5th quarter of growth but supply constraints limit progress, says Strategy Analytics

Hybrid work and more digitised classrooms continue to drive record tablet demand midway through 2021, as Apple, Samsung, Lenovo, and Amazon all posted strong results, according to a new report by Strategy Analytics. (more…)

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Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Acronis introduces advanced file sync and share, enabling MSPs to strengthen their work collaboration services

Acronis, the provider of cyber protection, announced a new advanced protection pack for its service provider solution, Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud. The new Advanced File Sync and Share pack builds on the essential file-sharing capabilities included in Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud, layering additional data security capabilities such as blockchain-based data notarisation and electronic signatures so service providers can strengthen their workplace collaboration services. (more…)

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July 28, 2021

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Renesas and Syntiant develop voice-controlled multimodal AI solution combining advanced vision and voice technologies

Renesas Electronics Corporation, a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, and Syntiant Corp., a deep learning chip technology company advancing low-power intelligent voice and sensor processing in edge devices, announced the joint development of a voice-controlled multimodal AI solution that enables low-power contactless operation for image processing in vision AI-based IoT and edge systems, such as self-checkout machines, security cameras, and video conference systems, and smart appliances such as robotic cleaning devices.

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Security of HCE strengthened by Calypso transport association to support android ticketing growth

Calypso Networks Association (CNA) has announced the launch and deployment of its HCE Calypso Interoperable Application (HCIA). The solution enables transport operators and authorities to deliver Calypso ticketing using host card emulation (HCE) technology on Android devices while maintaining robust Calypso security standards. (more…)

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July 27, 2021

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Consumers want connected packaging to help recycling, says new report

A report released by SharpEnd reveals why consumers engage with connected packaging using different technologies such as QR, NFC and AR. The report from the full-service partner to major brand owners across connected packaging and retail, unearths some surprising consumer trends and attitudes. (more…)

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Finding data has never been easier

Selecting appropriate product data in engineering is often time consuming. However, the new EPLAN Data Portal, with a new user interface and improved search algorithms, makes it easier and faster than ever before. Expanded search parameters mean that users can quickly find exactly the components they are looking for. Individualised solutions based on configurators can be intuitively generated as demonstrated by the Lenze product configurator. (more…)

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July 26, 2021

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

AsteRx SB3: next-gen GNSS receiver in a ruggedised enclosure

Septentrio, a provider of high-precision GNSS positioning solutions, announces the launch of the AsteRx SB3 receiver family, enclosed in an IP68 housing. (more…)

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July 22, 2021

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PlasticArm: Realising the full potential of the IoT

Flexible electronics can seamlessly integrate with everyday objects through a combination of ultra-thin form-factor, conformability, extreme low-cost and potential for mass-scale production, enabling incredible innovation. (more…)

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Posted by: Anasia D'mello