NEC Corporation has announced that its face recognition technology ranked first in the world in the most recent face recognition technology benchmarking test (FRVT Ongoing, 1) conducted by the globally authoritative U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). In…
Smart Cities
What are the top tech trends within the smart building industry?
Smart lighting and building software expert, amBX, has released new research on the top tech trends within the smart buildings industry. The insights, gathered through qualitative engagement with a number of smart buildings key stakeholders, offer a well-rounded understanding of…
MVNO in the 5G era: opportunities that must be seized
In this article, Hamish White, CEO of telecommunications software provider, Mobilise, explores the 5G future of the MVNO. The Ericsson Mobility Report states that 5G mobile subscriptions will exceed half a billion by the end of 2021 – making 5G…
How connected technology is transforming the water utilities industry
Smart water metering is taking off in the water sector. In total revenue terms, the smart share of AMI and AMR has almost doubled – from 28.2% in 2012 to 46.7% in 2020. This adoption has largely been driven by…
RTI joins the VR/AR Association to advance integrations with gaming engines
Real-Time Innovations (RTI), the largest software framework company for autonomous systems, has announced it has joined the VR/AR Association (VRARA) to expand the use of their gaming engine connectivity capabilities with RTI Connext DDS across all markets. Integrating RTI Connext…
Partnership to champion interactive experiences in retail and events
Today sees the launch of Xi (Experience Interactivity) following the merge of experiential technology brand, We Are Interact and technology platform, EventsTag, which were acquired in February 2021 by the inurface group, global AV solutions provider. The name was chosen…
How can manufacturers of meet the challenges of a connected world?
Adequate safety, quality and performance are no longer enough for consumers. They want Electrical and Electronic (EE) products that exceed their expectations, and in a connected world, they have the means to influence the way manufacturers and other consumers behave.…
Electrical panel connectivity for renewable generation
According to industry experts, Spain will hit 68% renewable power generation by 2030. Here, Juan Montecelo, Sales Director of WEG Autrial, explains why electric panel connectivity in renewable power plants will play an important role in achieving this. Through a…
Connecting wind farms for remote monitoring
Either offshore or inland, wind farms endure all kinds of harsh environments. Inland, wind farms are exposed to the elements, while offshore turbines operate in highly corrosive conditions where in-person maintenance and repair are hard to conduct. Condition monitoring for…
IoT sensors preserve ceiling at the Royal Opera House
Disruptive Technologies recently teamed up with Expert Partner Infogrid to preserve the ceiling at the Royal Opera House. Leading engineers in building sustainability, Integral, have partnered with Disruptive Technologies and IoT smart building platform, Infogrid, to reduce hours of intensive…
