The abundance of raw data-processing power and the advancement of cloud storage have enabled information to be captured as never before. Proponents of Big Data promise unparalleled insight into customer behavior and a seamless flow of information across supply chain networks. But data also has the potential to paralyze businesses processes and encumber decision-making, some experts believe.…
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IC Insights has revised its IC market revenue forecast for 2016 from negative two percent to one percent growth. Unit volume shipments were also raised from four percent to six percent. The forecast was increased primarily due to stronger growth in the DRAM market. IC Insights’ analysis of the market shows that results in the…
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In today's global economy, few companies are wholly self-contained. As multinational companies across all industries are becoming increasingly reliant upon third-parties to do business, the risk of corruption by these business partners has become an area of growing concern. Case in point: more than 90% of reported Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977 (FCPA) cases…
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Most experts nowadays fear technology. The rapid automation happening in the industrial sector has become a cause for concern for many policy planners because of the huge unemployment that automation creates when it displaces the workers. As a technologist, I certainly want technology to continue progressing. Productive use of technology happens when machines are used to ease…
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SAN JOSE, Calif. — The two largest U.S. cellular carriers and five module makers said they will use a Qualcomm chip implementing the latest low-power LTE standards for the Internet of Things. The news shows the cellular IoT standards should get strong market penetration next year. AT&T will use the Qualcomm's MDM9206 in a San Francisco…
DetailsRutronik Elektronische Bauelemente GmbH and BM have signed a worldwide franchise agreement. The distributor is now able to deliver the entire portfolio of the Chinese film capacitor manufacturer. The first stage of the deal will see the partners concentrating on two film capacitor lines in Europe. The focus will initially be on X2 and moisture…
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Raleigh, N.C. — ACES Electronics, a top 20 connector manufacturer, along with DNA Group Inc., a provider of integrated solutions to North American OEMs, have created a joint venture called ACES North America, effective September 1, 2016. This business unit will serve as ACES Electronics' sales and marketing team for North America and will have…
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DALLAS, TX – Paragon Software Systems, Inc., a leader in vehicle routing and scheduling optimization solutions, announces that Wincanton, a UK third party logistics provider (3PL), has adopted Paragon's fleXipod proof of delivery and fulfillment solution for its multi-client home delivery operations. fleXipod will help enhance the consumer experience and streamline workflow processes. Wincanton plans on…
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NESS ZIONA, Israel- Nano Dimension Ltd., a leader in the field of 3D Printed Electronics (NASDAQ, TASE: NNDM) , will play a prominent role at electronica in Munich, Germany November 8-11, 2016, with a featured speaking slot and technology demonstrations. News Highlights: Simon Fried, Co-Founder and Chief Business Officer of Nano Dimension, will present in the electronica…
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NEEDHAM, MASS – October 12, 2016 – The Industrial Internet Consortium (IIC) has approved an IIC testbed on sensor-to-the-cloud connectivity called the “Smart Manufacturing Connectivity for Brownfield Sensors Testbed.” The testbed, led by IIC member TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, is being carried out with fellow IIC member SAP, the world…
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