Press Releases

Premier Farnell announce new global franchise with SiTime

Premier Farnell, the Development Distributor, announced a new agreement with SiTime, a provider in MEMS (Micro-Electrical-Mechanical Systems) timing products. This new franchise will give Farnell element14 customers access to SiTime’s MEMS-based silicon timing solutions, (more…)

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May 11, 2018

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

Wirepas and Silicon Labs team to deliver multiprotocol mesh networking solutions for the IoT

Wirepas, a provider of mesh software solutions, and Silicon Labs announced they have joined forces to deliver a combined hardware and software solution that unleashes the potential of multiprotocol connectivity for mesh networks. (more…)

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May 9, 2018

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

Smartphone shoppers are altering retail reality, reports Ericsson

Taking a look at the fast-changing reality of retail, Ericsson Consumer & IndustryLab presents: Beyond smartphone shopping – the rise of smart assistants. This report describes how connectivity is driving two major shifts in how people shop. (more…)

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May 8, 2018

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

Smart toy revenues to grow by almost 200% from 2018 to $18 bn by 2023, says Juniper Research

A new report from Juniper Research found that Smart Toys will represent an $18 billion (€15.10 billion) hardware and software market by 2023, up from an estimated $6 billion (€5.03 billion) in 2018. This increase will primarily be driven by the growing popularity of smartphone‑connected toys and related in-app purchases, (more…)

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Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

Arrow Electronics IoT board boosts colour-HMI development for smart sensors and gateways

The HANI (HMI Arrow NXP IoT) development board from Arrow Electronics is designed for IoT node applications where more sophisticated user interfaces are required. It combines support for up to 7-inch colour displays, (more…)

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May 7, 2018

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

Smart Energy by the Zigbee Alliance chosen for smart meter rollout to every home in Britain by 2020

The Zigbee Alliance, an organisation of companies creating, maintaining and delivering energy-efficient, open, global standards for the Internet of Things (IoT), has opened certification for its updated Smart Energy 1.4 application standard. (more…)

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May 3, 2018

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

Samsung makes image sensor integration easier with new 16Mp ISOCELL Slim 3P9 and Plug & Play solution

Samsung Electronics, a provider in advanced semiconductor technology, introduced a new 16-megapixel (Mp) ISOCELL Slim 3P9 image sensor along with a Plug and Play solution, a pre-optimised turnkey camera module made up of an ISOCELL image sensor and preferred partner components to help expedite time-to-market. (more…)

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Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

Hubitat meets demand for reliable, non cloud-based home automation

Hubitat, Inc. has just unveiled the home automation platform designed to run 100% locally, greatly improving reliability compared to the cloud-dependent hubs currently on the market. The local approach to home automation also delivers faster device response and keeps personal data secure. (more…)

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April 30, 2018

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

devolo Home Control now works with Google Home: Voice control for the smart home

“Ok Google: Turn on the light!” Commands like this now work for devolo Home Control. After a quick set-up, Google Home users have a wide selection of smart home voice commands available, from controlling the lighting to arming an alarm system to adjusting radiator thermostats. (more…)

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April 27, 2018

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

Communications advancement marches forward

FirstNet the future of critical communications is riding on this network. Traditionally first responders are LMR (Land Mobile Radio) users, however it’s clear the transition to LTE cellular is on the horizon. (more…)

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April 26, 2018

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde