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How IoT represents the intersection of cybersecurity and physical security

As the Internet of Things comes to scale, security leaders need to consider both physical and cybersecurity to safely implement new technologies.  (more…)

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September 19, 2019

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Power in a connected world

According to Forrester research, over 85% of companies will be implementing or planning Internet of Things (IoT) deployments by the end of 2019. The fundamental goal of the IoT is to streamline processes and improve efficiency, and powering these devices is key. Here, J.D. DiGiacomandrea, applications manager at Ultralife Corporation, explains how Ultralife Thin Cell technology will help design engineers create the next generation of connected devices. (more…)

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September 13, 2019

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Chinese packaging company Baoshen buys PragmatIC’s flexible integrated circuits

PragmatIC, a provider of ultra-low-cost flexible electronics, reports that BSN, part of the Baoshen Group, has placed an order for its recently released ConnectIC products. PragmatIC offers flexible integrated circuits to add intelligence to mass-market consumer goods and packaging. (more…)

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June 21, 2019

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

The cutting-edge technologies powering the warehouse

As global taste for rapid delivery increases, so too does the pressure on those facilitating logistics internationally. Regardless of the scale of operation, says Dean Porter at Zebra Technologies, inventory management is one of the most frequently reported pain points in the warehouse and logistics industries. (more…)

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May 27, 2019

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Passive RFIDs have competitive edge over active but tech advances may close the gap, says Frost

The growth of Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and cloud have given a huge boost to the adoption of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology in Manufacturing 4.0. (more…)

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January 15, 2019

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Smartrac announces comprehensive green tag programme taking a holistic approach

A global provider of RFID products and IoT solutions, Smartrac has announced its Green Tag programme. In addition to its existing commitment to minimise any possible ecological impact of its manufacturing processes, the RFID and IoT pacesetter has taken on an obligation to manufacture RFID products that live up to a true sustainability promise even under strict Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) scrutiny. (more…)

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January 11, 2019

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Printing the IoT

Dr Janos Veres, who leads Parc’s Novel and Printed Electronics programme, looks at turning printing into a manufacturing technique for electronics to meet the needs for Internet of Things (IoT) applications. (more…)

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October 10, 2018

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Is paper dead? No, it’s ‘smart’ and back with a vengeance!

The world is digitising at tremendous speed, powered by the rise of connected machines and all kinds of Internet of Things (IoT) devices. (more…)

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August 7, 2018

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

The end of point of sale as we know it?

There are certain situations where consumers will want to take their time when making an important purchase and enjoy the whole buying experience – when searching for a brand-new car, for example. (more…)

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August 6, 2018

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

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