Press Releases

Scandit raises US$30mn to bring IoT to everyday objects via computer vision and augmented reality

Scanditan enterprise technology platform for mobile computer vision, barcode scanning, and augmented reality, has raised US$30 million (€25.71 million) in Series B funding. The funding round was led by GV, with participation from NGP Capital and existing investor Atomico, among others. (more…)

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July 30, 2018

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

Israeli embedded AI processor startup Hailo targets Japan and South Korea

Hailo, developers of a proprietary chip technology for deep learning on edge devices, is extending its efforts to work with technology and business partners in Japan and South Korea. (more…)

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July 26, 2018

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

Augmented reality – The next big thing for HR?

We live in a futuristic present, where technologies once considered restricted to the realms of science fiction are now penetrating our daily lives – automation, robotics, virtual reality (VR) and cloud computing to name but a few. (more…)

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July 10, 2018

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

Delta reveals total edge and cloud Data Centre Infrastructure Solutions at CEBIT 2018

Delta, a global provider in power and thermal management solutions, announced its Datacentre Infrastructure Solutions for cloud and edge data centres are on display at the world’s leading digital innovation tradeshow, CEBIT 2018, to serve as the very foundation of the digital economy — the focus of CEBIT 2018. (more…)

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July 3, 2018

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

The workplace provides the perfect fit for wearables

Wearables are experiencing one of the longest gestational periods of any technology. For a long time, says Rufus Grig, CTO of Maintel, gadgets like Google Glass and the Apple Watch were perceived by many as being a bit “emperor’s new clothes”: intriguing conceptually, but disappointing functionally. (more…)

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Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

Strategic guidance from ABI on the 8 technologies that will transform manufacturing

In a recent report, ABI Research, a market-foresight advisory firm providing strategic guidance on the most compelling transformative technologies, outlines how technologies fit together with each other in Smart Manufacturing.

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June 21, 2018

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

PTC partners with Device Authority and TeamViewer at IoT Tech Expo Europe 2018

PTC has announced its participation in IoT Tech Expo Europe alongside its partners Device Authority and TeamViewer. All three technology providers will demonstrate individual solutions that, together, produce a smart, connected and secure water pump unit. The unit will be powered by PTC’s ThingWorx® Industrial Innovation Platform. (more…)

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June 20, 2018

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

Telcos say the IoT is underperforming, but Heppelmann tells us ‘IoT is working fantastic here!’

Why is it that some solution vendors ‘get’ the Internet of Things (IoT) and others don’t? Is it an understanding of what customers want? Jeremy Cowan is hearing conflicting messages as network operators admit IoT is failing to meet their expectations, while solution vendors say it works well. (more…)

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Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

PTC puts renewed focus on industrial augmented reality with new products and acquisitions

PTC announced at the sold-out LiveWorx 18 digital transformation conference a wide range of new initiatives for augmented reality (AR). These are coming out of its new business unit dedicated to the advancement and application of augmented reality in industrial settings. (more…)

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June 19, 2018

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

PTC and Rockwell Automation announce strategic partnership to drive industrial innovation and accelerate growth

PTC Inc. and Rockwell Automation, Inc. announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement for a strategic partnership that is expected to accelerate growth for both companies and enable them to be the partner of choice for customers around the world who want to transform their physical operations with digital technology. (more…)

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June 12, 2018

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde