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BlackBerry's security software protects 150 million vehicles
Cartech

BlackBerry's security software protects 150 million vehicles

BlackBerry's strong focus on vehicle cybersecurity has earned the company's technology a place in more than 150 million cars on the road across the world.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2019
Infosys collaborates with Microsoft to accelerate digital transformation
Digital Transformation

Infosys collaborates with Microsoft to accelerate digital transformation

Leveraging the latest digital technologies, the solutions aim to improve the entire lifecycle of building construction and operations.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Jun 2019
NEC named Frost & Sullivan Biometrics Company of the Year
Digital Signage

NEC named Frost & Sullivan Biometrics Company of the Year

The award recognises NEC's foresight in innovating and developing biometric solutions for the future that maximises customer value and experience.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 30th May 2019
Bose releases sunglasses/headphone combo
Smart Home

Bose releases sunglasses/headphone combo

With a proprietary open-ear design and micro-acoustics it allows for voice control and personal audio without loss of privacy.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Wed, 29th May 2019
Yamaha unveils simplified UC deployments
Unified Communications

Yamaha unveils simplified UC deployments

Yamaha introduces streamlined UC solutions to enhance enterprise collaboration, featuring advanced audio tech and simple deployment for diverse meeting spaces.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Feb 2019
Liquid cooling key to silencing a noisy data centre
DataCentre infrastructure

Liquid cooling key to silencing a noisy data centre

Data centre are famous for being very noisy, but Schneider Electric's Steven Carlini says liquid cooling infrastructure could change that.

By Steven Carlini • 4 min read • Mon, 21st Jan 2019
Sony to launch a slew of home entertainment goodies
Digital Signage

Sony to launch a slew of home entertainment goodies

Sony unveils its latest home entertainment lineup at CES Las Vegas, featuring 8K TVs, new soundbars, Alexa-enabled headphones, and a wireless turntable.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Jan 2019
David Hickling in memoriam: “Celebrate the life and the music it made”
Integral

David Hickling in memoriam: “Celebrate the life and the music it made”

Dave was a well-respected presence in the IT channel and his recent death was felt by all the many people who knew him as a colleague and a friend.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Dec 2018
Review: The Sonos Beam - more than a soundbar
Gaming

Review: The Sonos Beam - more than a soundbar

Sonos' is one of the serious contenders in the smart speaker market. Is the Beam soundbar worth taking seriously? I think it actually might be.

By Ben Moore • 6 min read • Fri, 30th Nov 2018
BlueJeans Rooms audio quality gets Dolby boost
Unified Communications

BlueJeans Rooms audio quality gets Dolby boost

BlueJeans and Dolby launch Rooms for enhanced video meetings, aiming to dominate the growing huddle-room market.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Oct 2018
Exclusive: What the workplace of the future looks like
Unified Communications

Exclusive: What the workplace of the future looks like

The modern workplace is evolving, with open offices and new technologies leading the way, according to Amy Barzdukas, CMO of Plantronics.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 8 min read • Mon, 24th Sep 2018
NVIDIA brings cutting edge graphics to gaming market
Gaming

NVIDIA brings cutting edge graphics to gaming market

The RTX's hybrid graphics are made possible by NIVIDA's AI and ray-tracing inventions, delivering a 6x performance boost.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Aug 2018
The hard question from Lenovo: Is your data centre sustainable?
DataCentre infrastructure

The hard question from Lenovo: Is your data centre sustainable?

Lenovo Data Centre Group's Rob Makin shares how organisations that embrace a green data centre strategy will be the winners long term.

By Rob Makin • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Jun 2018
What we can learn from the car's journey to AI
Cartech

What we can learn from the car's journey to AI

From the first on-board computer in 1981 to today's AI advancements, the car's journey underscores a digital revolution in automotive technology.

By Roy Lurie • 5 min read • Wed, 6th Jun 2018

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Huawei's new flagship phones jump on the photography train
Huawei

Huawei's new flagship phones jump on the photography train

The new P30 and P30 smartphone handsets are sensor and lens heavy, placing emphasis on the growing trend for smartphone photography.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Mar 2019
Hands-on Review: Samsung Q9F 65” TV and N650 Soundbar
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Samsung Q9F 65” TV and N650 Soundbar

The Samsung Q9F 65” TV and N650 Soundbar mesmerise with stunning visuals and immersive sound. Their sleek, minimalist design conceals innovation.

By Owen McCarthy • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Aug 2018
Samsung announces 2018 TV and home entertainment lineup
Gaming

Samsung announces 2018 TV and home entertainment lineup

Samsung's 2018 home entertainment lineup redefines TVs with stunning QLED design, picture quality, smart features, and innovative sound technologies.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Fri, 4th May 2018