In a connected home, devices from appliances, to toothbrushes, to pillows that take vital signs, to, in my father’s case, a thermostat, interact with not just their users but with other devices. A tablet, smartphone, or other computer gives users centralized control. A typical application for a connected home is energy efficiency through the automation…
We live a good portion of our lives online, but sometimes noting takes the place of a good, old fashioned face-to-face meeting. Business-to-consumer and business-to-business exhibitions held worldwide provide a platform to promote products and services to a wide group of customers, all in one venue. But the logistics and organization behind these events tend…
An embedded processor is a type of microprocessor that performs the functions of several discrete chips. Embedded processors are integrated into an embedded system to accomplish certain complex operations. They are different from processors because they comprise dedicated computing cores (a processor), memory, and programmable input/output peripherals. They are developed to be integrated into devices…
London, 05 June 2014: TechNavio, the independent tech-focused global research firm, has published a list of the Top 12 Automotive Infotainment Companies, to accompany its report on the Global Automotive Infotainment Market, which is posting a CAGR of 12.26 percent from 2013-2018. According to TechNavio, the key benefits of infotainment systems, such as increased driver…
A unified threat management (UTM) system is a combination of numerous types of security solution such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, intrusion prevention systems, anti-malware solutions, antivirus software, internet protocol security, web filtering, and other network security products in a single solution. Combining many different types of security, UTM solutions offer substantial benefits like: Cost…
It’s that time of year—the days are longer, lazier and warmer, and it’s pretty tough to do anything other than laze in the sun. But if you’re anything like me, it’s also when you start reaching for the sun hat and factor 50 sun cream, amidst constant lectures about sun protection and sinister warnings about…
The high cost of advanced home audio systems isn’t doing much to dampen growth in the Global Home Audio Market, which is still projecting a 16.98 percent CAGR from 2014-2018. According to a recent report from TechNavio, people are still clamoring for the latest and greatest in consumer electronics like speaker systems, players and home…
While some may extol the virtues of doing one thing really, really well, there’s still something to be said for being a jack of all trades. This is especially true when it comes to polymers, large molecules that, whether synthetic or natural, form the base for a good chunk of our everyday lives. When it…
Stringent FDA regulations are curbing market growth for e-cigarettes in the US, according to a recent report from TechNavio. While the market in still growing stateside, with a 24.22 percent CAGR from 2013-2018, growth is being seriously hampered by efforts from the US FDA to extend their regulatory control, which doesn’t currently cover vaping. Compare this…
Stringent FDA regulations are just one barrier the e-cigarette market in the US is facing over the next four years. London, 02 June 2014: E-cigarettes are gaining popularity in the US, with the market posting a strong CAGR of 24.22 percent from 2013-2018, according to TechNavio, the independent tech-focused global research firm. Factors such as…
