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A new smart thermometer is launching which promises up to 10x more accurate measurements, making it the most accurate wearable solution. Celsium [https://www.celsium.com] is a medical grade wearable smart thermometer that links to an online platform, taking automatic readings every four seconds and instantly alerting the user when temperature rises …

IBM and Confluent have announced plans for a strategic partnership. Jay Kreps, Co-founder and CEO, Confluent says: “I’m excited to announce a new strategic partnership with IBM. As part of this partnership, IBM will be reselling Confluent Platform, enabling  IBM customers access to the Confluent Platform through a simplified procurement …

For Black Friday, smart home specialist, Netatmo is offering 25% off from today onwards on a range of products available on its website. Special offers are also up for grabs on Amazon, Appliance Direct, BT Shop, eBuyer, Maplin, City Plumbing and others. It is the perfect opportunity to give smart gifts this Christmas! …

Tech Data is launching the second phase of its AWS Path on the Tech Data Cloud Practice Builder. The scheme will provide resellers who are new or just getting started with AWS with all the training, support, and enablement resources they need to start selling and delivering solutions on AWS to …

 The impact of identity fraud could be reaching a ‘tipping point’, according to a new report from GBG. The comprehensive study, GBG State of Digital Identity: 2020, found that a ‘trust gap’ may be widening between businesses and consumers, as identity theft becomes prevalent and businesses become overconfident. The report highlights …

An increasing number of us are embarking on a more tech-savvy lifestyle to keep up with the fast-paced 9 to 5 lives we lead. Intrigued by this notion, the experts at Homedit.com conducted a study to calculate the European countries embracing smart home technologies the most. After finding smart home …

Rafael Funes, creator and executive chairman, LOVIS Imagine a scenario where business leaders can instantly access real-time operational information across all functions, just by using their voice. Voice-activated virtual assistant AI technology is commonly used at home, but rarely in business. And if it is, it’s voice recognition technology, rather …

The UK is on the cusp of its first wholly digital Black Friday event, in a year that has already seen online shopping and ecommerce play a growing role in consumers’ lives. As we enter what is traditionally the biggest retail peak of any year, UK retailers and small businesses …

Ivanti has announced enhanced capabilities for its Enterprise Service Management (ESM) portfolio, including Ivanti Neurons for Spend Intelligence and integrated automations with SecOps on the Ivanti Neurons hyper-automation platform. Ivanti ESM solutions accelerate the self-healing and self-securing of devices while delivering rightsized and personalised service and asset management experiences, anytime, …

Tech Data has been appointed as an authorised distribution partner for Glass Enterprise Edition 2 in Europe. Glass Enterprise Edition 2 is designed to enhance productivity and real-time communication for frontline, hands-on professionals across a variety of vertical industries, including retail, manufacturing, healthcare, field services and logistics. The wearable device – designed …

NETGEAR, Inc.’s new WAX204 WiFi 6 Access Point is ideally suited for small single-site locations as it is designed for customers who do not require remote management yet need a simple local management solution with an intuitive user interface. The products include Desktop WiFi Access Points in WiFi 5 and WiFi …

TP-Link UK’s Managing Director, Will Liu, explores the challenges that working from home has placed on the necessity for greater connectivity. Almost 60% of the UK’s adult population ‘worked from home’ during lockdown. For many, the line between workspace and personal space have blurred, some may say merged inextricably. The …