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IoTC Adds Connected Health and Wellness to Advance IoT Growth & Adoption

The Internet of Things Consortium (IoTC), the premier business development association for the Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem, has announced it will add connected health and wellness to its key verticals of focus. Recognizing the urgent need to advance IoT growth in a sector overwhelmed by COVID-19, IoTC and its member partners will prioritize innovation in connected health and wellness—with…

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Panasonic i-PRO Releases Enhanced Video Insight Solution

Panasonic i-PRO Sensing Solutions, formerly Panasonic Security Group, is releasing its highly popular and recently enhanced Video Insight Video Management System (VMS). Video Insight is a powerful yet easy-to-use enterprise VMS platform with sophisticated plug-in architecture and versatile programmable features that fully integrates the i-PRO MonitorCast Access Control platform to deliver uncompromised system management and control with unlimited scalability. “Video…

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Smart Home Tech Helping Senior Citizens During Social Isolation

Kate, an 88-year old resident, was bed-ridden, suffering from an illness. She was lonely and concerned that no one would find her in case an emergency occurred and was wondering how she could take care of herself. Luckily, Kate is a tenant at the innovative community Revel, which is a technology-enabled property that promotes a healthy lifestyle. Kate said, “It…

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Ultra HD TV Market Rising as Changes in Consumer Lifestyles, Preferences Drive Growth

The demand for Ultra HD televisions is increasing rapidly, as they are energy efficient and offer high quality images, according to a recent report from the BusinessResearchCompany.com. Ultra HD televisions include 4K and 8K UHDs that have an aspect ratio of 16:9 or wider, and also present a minimum resolution of 3840×2160 pixels. The transition from traditional CRT and LCD…

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Savant: Operating in Today’s New Normal

From local and national media, to education, our workplaces, and even casual conversations at home, COVID-19 has made its presence felt everywhere. During these most challenging times, Savant has committed to keeping dealers updated with ongoing sales and marketing support, product innovation, education and training opportunities including their brand new stay-at-home educational series and one-on-one sessions with a Savant technician…

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InfoComm 2020 Cancelled Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

With the number of coronavirus cases continuing to rise and the latest social distancing guidelines extended through the end of April, it’s safe to assume most spring and early summer events will face cancellations. Just announced today, the executive leadership of AVIXA and InfoComm management have decided to cancel InfoComm 2020 scheduled for June 13‑19 in Las Vegas, Nevada. An email was sent out to…

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ProSource Announces 2019 Members of the Year

ProSource, an audio, video, and integration buying group, has announced the 2019 Members of the Year annual honorees, celebrated at the ProSource Summit 2020, held recently in Las Vegas, Nevada, from March 8 – 11. “The summit’s theme, ‘Tomorrow Starts Today,’ perfectly embodies the trailblazers honored in this year’s class of honorees,” said Dave Workman, CEO and President of ProSource.…

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Smart Appliance Pilot for BSH Using Explainable-AI

Z Advanced Computing, Inc. (ZAC), an Explainable-AI (Artificial Intelligence) (XAI) start-up, is developing its Smart Home product line through a paid-pilot for Smart Appliances for BSH Home Appliances (a subsidiary of the Bosch Group, originally a joint venture between Bosch and Siemens), a large manufacturer of home appliances in Europe and one of the largest in the world.  ZAC just…

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ECOVACS Unveils AI-Driven Floor Cleaning Robot

ECOVACS has unveiled a AI-driven floor cleaning robot, solving for efficient home vacuuming, mopping and even home monitoring. The DEEBOT OZMO T8 AIVI features simultaneous vacuuming and mopping with advanced laser-based home mapping, object identification and avoidance, and remote monitoring that brings peace of mind to homeowners. It is available for purchase today on ecovacs.com for $799.99, rolling out to…

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URC Creates Resource Kit for Dealers as Part of COVID-19 Action Plan

As companies across the globe work towards establishing a “new normal” amid COVID-19, they’re also faced with a set of unique challenges. In our space alone, numerous companies have thought quick on their feet to come up with webinars, virtual trainings, and other resources with advice on how to navigate working at a distance. URC, a global leader in smart automation and…

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