Press Releases

Engineers get a longer time to ‘Change the World’ as Farnell element14 extends its design deadline

Farnell element14 has extended the deadline of its global competition to discover how engineers can ‘Change the World’ with their design ideas. Entries will now be accepted on the competition website until February 28, 2017. (more…)

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February 1, 2017

Posted by: Avadhoot Patil

Innovative wearable tech innovation set to help those with Parkinson’s Disease led by EIT Digital

There are estimated to be some 10 million people living with Parkinson’s Disease worldwide. Vital@home, an EIT Digital Innovation Activity, aims to help delay or prevent the deterioration of Parkinson’s symptoms and to maintain the quality of life for those with the disease. (more…)

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January 31, 2017

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u-blox launches the ZOE-M8G, an ultra-compact GNSS receiver module

u-blox, a global provider of wireless and positioning modules and chips, has launched the ZOE-M8G, an ultra-compact GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) receiver module, especially designed for markets where small size, minimal weight and high location precision are essential. (more…)

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January 30, 2017

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The impact of wearables and connected devices for developers – Part 2

Clearly, wearable and connected devices hold tremendous promise for enterprises. However, while building apps for these devices can present challenges for developers and designers, the advantages significantly outweigh the disadvantages. (more…)

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January 13, 2017

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The impact of wearables and connected devices for developers – Part 1

The use of wearable and connected devices is increasing in popularity and frequency in the enterprise. These new classes of devices present a variety of benefits – from creating new business opportunities and increasing work quality and productivity, to solving problems that span across physical and virtual work scenarios. (more…)

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January 12, 2017

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CES 2017 highlights 360-degree cameras, smart speakers, wearables and virtual/augmented reality themes

As the biggest consumer electronics companies in the world unveil their latest new products, Martin Garner, SVP, Internet at CCS Insight examines some key themes at the show. (more…)

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January 5, 2017

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CafeX selects HID Global’s advanced employee-centric mobile access solution for global offices

HID Global®, a worldwide provider of trusted identity solutions, has been selected by CafeX to modernise its access control solutions, providing both employees and visitors a secure and convenient access control solution that integrates into their everyday lifestyles in the workplace. (more…)

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December 21, 2016

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New golf rangefinder wearables use compact, low-cost location detection components to help players improve their game

u-blox, a global provider of wireless and positioning modules and chips, announced its components are at the core of two new GNSS products. (more…)

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December 20, 2016

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BodyCap’s wearable health monitoring devices now used aboard the International Space Station

BodyCap, a company specialised in miniaturised wireless monitoring devices, announced that two of its wearable health monitoring devices are currently being used by European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Thomas Pesquet aboard the International Space Station (ISS), (more…)

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December 15, 2016

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An IT-centric view of the IoT

An earlier blog titled “Don’t leave it to IT” focused on the need for a clear, defined strategy, something that has to come from C-level management, writes Bob Emmerson, freelance writer and IoT industry observer. (more…)

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November 30, 2016

Posted by: Avadhoot Patil