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ABB research reveals potential for broad IIoT adoption despite security fears
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ABB report outlines benefits and obstacles of wider IIoT adoption, highlighting cybersecurity concerns amidst growth potential.
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One Nexus Group teams up with Vehicle Vision to simplify vehicle appraisals
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One Nexus Group collaborates with Vehicle Vision to streamline vehicle appraisals at the start and end of vehicle hire periods.
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Cybersecurity in the robotics market grows in the billions
Thu, 4th May 2023
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cybersecurity
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it automation
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smart technology
According to FMI, cybersecurity in the robotics market is anticipated to grow at a consistent CAGR of 11.7% during the forecast period of 2023-2033.
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Digital disruptions on the high street
Fri, 10th Feb 2023
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digital transformation
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broadband
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connectivity
Digital transformation is revolutionizing retail, but seamless mobile connectivity is crucial for success, according to a Forbes study.
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Outdoor advertisers using smart technology to reach more customers
Tue, 13th Dec 2022
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advertising
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facial recognition
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digital advertising
Technology that lets outdoor advertisers track people in the street is spreading, though the marketing industry says it is at pains not to invade privacy.
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Dell announces next generation Dell PowerEdge servers
Fri, 11th Nov 2022
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data analytics
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hpc
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servers
With their highest application performance to date, these new systems are designed to help customers to power today's compute-centric workloads.
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Consumer electronics market to reach $17 billion by 2031
Thu, 13th Oct 2022
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smartphones
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Global consumer electronics market to reach $17 billion by 2031, driven by increasing disposable income and smartphone adoption in APAC.
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Hands-on review: Cricut Maker 3 smart cutting machine
Fri, 16th Sep 2022
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gaming
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martech
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reviews
Upgrade your decorative art with the extraordinary Cricut Maker 3. Create meaningful projects in record time with this intelligent cutting machine.
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Hands-on review: GoDice
Tue, 5th Jul 2022
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gaming
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reviews
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technology gifts
Particula's GoDice aims to reconnect people through smart devices by transforming them into interactive board games.
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Domino's Pizza: A blueprint for secure enterprise IoT deployment
Mon, 27th Jun 2022
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iot
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productivity
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domino's
Smart technologies are being embraced by organisations, but there are potential security risks. Domino's Pizza's IoT solution is examined.
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How businesses are turning their financial data into a superpower
Tue, 22nd Mar 2022
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bi
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big data
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data analytics
The growing need to modernise business processes with smart technologies means organisations worldwide are embracing AI, cloud and data initiatives.
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Hands-on review: Ecovacs Deebot N8 Pro
Mon, 6th Dec 2021
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gaming
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reviews
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technology gifts
Ecovacs' Deebot N8 Pro robotic cleaner has won over hearts with its impressive suction power and convenient features.
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China's 111 named National High-Tec Enterprise
Wed, 1st Jan 2020
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inventory management systems
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government
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smart technology
Tech firm 111 honoured as China's National High-Tech Enterprise, aiding its healthcare tech growth.
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Survey: smart home tech needs to simplify
Mon, 2nd Dec 2019
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contact centre
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smart technology
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consumer
74% of consumers would return a smart home product due to installation difficulty, according to a new TechSee survey.
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Linksys launches new SMB APs and smart switches to ANZ
Wed, 20th Nov 2019
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network infrastructure
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network management
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wireless networks
Linksys launches cloud-managed WiFi platforms and PoE+ switches for SMBs in Australia and NZ.
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Telegistics announces distribution agreement with Ekahau
Wed, 11th Sep 2019
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wireless networks
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it distributors
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smart technology
Telegistics partners with Ekahau to enhance NZ Wi-Fi network solutions.
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New wireless canopy solution makes any building smart
Tue, 10th Sep 2019
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sustainable it
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iot
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wireless networks
Cognian’s Patented Syncromesh wireless canopy makes it cost-effective to retrofit existing buildings, reducing energy and emissions.
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Bose releases sunglasses/headphone combo
Wed, 29th May 2019
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digital music
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vr
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wireless headphones
With a proprietary open-ear design and micro-acoustics it allows for voice control and personal audio without loss of privacy.
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IDC: Innovative wearable use cases drive double-digit growth
Wed, 20th Mar 2019
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iot
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idc
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wearables
Wristbands are set to lose their dominance as hearables and industrial applications keep the wearables market moving forward.
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Can Nike change sport with smart, self-lacing shoes?
Fri, 1st Feb 2019
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iot
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nike
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smart technology
The shoe is connected to a smartphone app which will store preferences for how the footwear fits, loosening for time out and tightening in-game.
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Smart city grant helps local projects get off the ground
Mon, 30th Apr 2018
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smart cities
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smart technology
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the smart cities council
The Smart Cities Council will award benefits to communities in Australia and New Zealand looking to accelerate their smart city initiatives.
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VMware announces availability of Pulse IoT Center
Tue, 23rd Jan 2018
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virtualisation
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iot
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it automation
VMware says they put the Pulse IoT Center through the paces of an extensive beta test with customers and partners going back to June 2017.
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This headband aims to make sleepless nights a thing of the past
Wed, 10th Jan 2018
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ces
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smart technology
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philips
SmartSleep is the world’s first wearable solution which aims to improve deep sleep quality...
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There is a boatload of Lenovo intelligent technologies coming to Austrialia
Wed, 6th Sep 2017
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biometrics
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lenovo
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smart technology
The fourth generation moto X supposedly has a smarter camera that goes beyond capturing photos...