Sensus, a leading utility infrastructure company, has been selected to provide the core communications technology to support one of the world's largest smart metering projects—the UK government's plan to put smart meters in millions ...
Tags: Smart Grid Deployment, Instruments, Meters
US-based measurement company Agilent Technologies has opened a $25m Spectroscopy Technology Innovation Center in Mulgrave, Australia. The center features research and testing laboratories as well as customer demo and training facilities. ...
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Only 13.4% use unified communications within their operation About 68.9% of retail executives were not familiar with, or fully aware of, the advantages of unified communications technology, according to a new report. The new report, ...
In the last few years, devices based on ZigBee, the wireless communications technology, have gained momentum in the energy sector. Some U.S. utilities have deployed ZigBee-enabled smart meters, and have encouraged customers to purchase ...
Tags: ZigBee Smart Energy, Instruments
A Japanese government institute has warned that satellite transmissions, GPS readings, and power lines could be affected over the next two weeks if a recent spate of solar flares continues. Four large solar flares have been detected over ...
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A new Navugant study suggests that the market for ZigBee-enabled energy products is at a crossroads. According to the report devices based on ZigBee’s wireless communications technology have gained significant momentum in the energy ...
If you've been wondering how much cheaper smaller-sized Ultra HD sets will be than their gargantuan ancestors, we're starting to get an idea of prices. Sony just announced that its least expensive UHD TV to date—a 55-inch ...
Innovative Products Feature at Electronics, ICT and Lighting Fairs Over 4,200 Exhibitors Expected at April Events Three April fairs will showcase the latest products and marketing trends in lighting, electronics, and information and ...
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UK - The opening day of PLASA Focus: Leeds 2013 will finish with a keynote address from Harald Haas, Professor of Mobile Communications at the University of Edinburgh and Fellow of the World Technology Network. Professor Harold Haas is ...
Tags: optical wireless, spatial modulation, LEDs
Jason Stamper summarises the most recent technology results and deals announcements. Of those reporting in this period it is Cisco that's the bellwether, and its results should give a little encouragement to the sector as a whole. But not ...
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While they may lack the pure wow factor engendered by a gigantic 84-inch screen, smaller higher-resolution Ultra HD TVs are on the way from Sony, slated to arrive this April or May. Exact pricing hasn't yet been announced, though they're ...
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One of the first low-cost Android tablets with an Intel x86 processor was announced at Mobile World Congress, setting the stage for a long battle between the world's largest chip maker and ARM, whose processors go into most tablets today. ...
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Huawei, an information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider, has unveiled a series of telematics products at the ongoing 2013 Mobile World Congress held in Barcelona, Spain. The products that offer wireless applications ...
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A partnership between Austria-based semiconductor company ams and US start-up Mobeam is designed to make it possible for barcodes to be scanned from a mobile phone screen. The companies claim they have technology which will enable laser ...
Tags: semiconductor, Mobeam, mobile phone screen
The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) offers tailored financing to entrepreneurs who want to invest in information & communications technology (ICT) equipment, software and consulting services, which includes IT planning, strategy, ...
Tags: ICT equipment, software, consulting services