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Networks
Synergies with wireless innovations among passive optional LAN benefits: survey
July 23, 2020July 23, 2020 – APOLAN—an organization whose mandate is to drive education and adoption of Passive Optical Local Area Networks (POLs)—released the findings of its member survey, showcasing the top three benefits of passive optical LAN adoption. 1. Passive optical…
Cisco to acquire ThousandEyes, which is like a “Google Maps view of the internet”
May 28, 2020May 28, 2020 – Earlier today, Cisco announced its intent to acquire privately held ThousandEyes Inc., whose internet and cloud intelligence platform “delivers deep visibility and insights into the digital delivery of applications and services over the internet”. And the…
Q&A with Ted Maulucci, president of SmartONE Solutions
May 8, 2020May 8, 2020 – Ted Maulucci’s career in the smart technology industry started far younger than most. As a teenager in high school, he wrote software to help educate special needs children, which was purchased by the school board. “Back…
Interoperability brings convenience… and its own security risks
May 8, 2020May 8, 2020 – Critical infrastructure (CI) buildings, such as schools, hospitals, government buildings, utility buildings, airports and first responder stations, are essential threads that are woven into the tapestry of a smart city. Smart cities are growing exponentially as…
Powering learning at Ryerson University’s largest residences
May 8, 2020May 8, 2020 – Ryerson University is Canada’s leader in innovative, career-oriented education and a university clearly on the move. Located in downtown Toronto, Ryerson is a distinctly urban university with a mission to serve societal needs and a long-standing…
Uninterruptible power supply drives Canada’s healthcare facilities
May 8, 2020May 8, 2020 – The healthcare industry is becoming ever more reliant on connected, digital tools to store records, run systems and machinery, and support and diagnose patients. With these numerous vital interconnected devices, a secure and reliable source of…
Hyperscale & cloud growth: conquering connector challenges
May 8, 2020May 8, 2020 – The explosive growth of both hyperscale and cloud services has pushed network connectivity to unprecedented levels never before experienced. This has created extraordinary demands on data center connected infrastructure capacity, challenging businesses’ ability to deliver. The…
Schneider Electric, Siemens and Honeywell named leading commercial facility intelligent building software providers
April 23, 2020A new report from Navigant Research examines the strategy and execution of 14 intelligent building software providers and their platforms for commercial facilities, and names Schneider Electric, Siemens and Honeywell as the leading players in the market. The report, called…
Daikin invests in U.S. software company
April 23, 2020Daikin Industries has invested $2 million into Silicon Valley-based startup Locix, Inc., a company that uses cloud-based spatial intelligence solutions that use a combination of indoor positioning technology, advanced AI, and Wi-Fi to acquire and analyze locations, as well as…
Q&A with Justin Bean, global director of smart spaces marketing at Hitachi Vantara
April 15, 2020By Kavita Sabharwal-Chomiuk Hitachi Vantara, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd., brings together over 100 years of experience in operational technology (OT) and more than 60 years in information technology (IT) to provide data insights into a business’ operations,…
