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Dell unveils rugged outdoor server for Cloud RAN, edge AI

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Dell debuts rugged liquid‑cooled PowerEdge XR9700 outdoor server for Cloud RAN and edge AI, targeting pole and rooftop deployments.
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Vertiv unveils secure KVM platform for remote IT control

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Vertiv launches Avocent MergePoint Unity 2 KVM, promising secure, centralised remote management for data centres, edge sites and branches.
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ADLINK unveils Xeon edge GPU servers for AI vision

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ADLINK rolls out Xeon 600-based edge GPU servers to power real-time AI vision, LLMs and generative workloads in factories and labs.
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WD maps 100TB-plus hard drives for AI data centres

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WD maps a path to 100TB-plus hard drives, unveiling faster, lower-power designs as cloud data centres scale storage for AI workloads.
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ADLINK unveils certified IAP, EVP platforms for global use

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ADLINK launches globally certified IAP and EVP industrial PCs, letting equipment makers standardise designs and deployments across regions.
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ADLINK unveils rugged Intel edge AI modules for robots

Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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ADLINK debuts rugged Express-PTL Intel Core Ultra edge AI module, delivering 180 TOPS for industrial robots and harsh-environment systems.
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BIXOLON, Printec power thermal receipt kiosks push

Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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BIXOLON partners with Printec to standardise compact thermal printers in self-service and retail kiosks across Slovenia and wider Europe.
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PPDS unveils Philips Stretch 3150 ultra-wide signage

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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PPDS launches 37in Philips Stretch 3150 ultra-wide 32:9 signage, targeting tight retail and transport spaces with Android 13 on board.
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Adlink unveils rugged Intel Core Ultra edge AI modules

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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Adlink debuts rugged Intel Core Ultra edge AI modules with up to 50 TOPS NPU and Xe3 graphics, targeting robotics and industrial systems.
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Infinix taps Pininfarina for NOTE 60 Ultra flagship design

Wed, 31st Dec 2025
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Infinix enlists Italian studio Pininfarina to craft its NOTE 60 Ultra, kicking off a new design-led flagship smartphone series.
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AMD unveils EPYC Embedded 2005 chips for dense edge AI

Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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AMD has launched EPYC Embedded 2005 chips, Zen 5-based processors for dense, power-efficient edge AI in compact networking and industrial gear.
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Anker SOLIX X1 targets Australia's coastal battery boom

Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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Anker pushes into Australia's home battery scene with its SOLIX X1, targeting coastal solar homes and winning early government backing.
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Hands-on Review: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 the thinnest foldable yet

Mon, 28th Jul 2025
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Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7 is the slimmest, lightest foldable yet, boasting an 8-inch AMOLED display, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, and a refined, elegant design.
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Verbatim launches high-performance PCIe NVMe SSD range

Thu, 12th Oct 2023
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PCIe Gen 3 NVMe SSD will enhance system performance and reliability, while PCIe Gen-4 Gaming SSD is PlayStation 5 compatible.
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Protecting power

Sat, 1st Oct 2011
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VoIP revolutionises business networks by combining voice and data. But to fully harness its potential, robust power protection, like the right UPS, is critical.