Exertis has announced the promotion of Kati Eagle to UK purchasing director, reporting to Richard Hinds, Exertis UK&I chief operating officer. Eagle steps up to the role, following Mark Kahr’s move to an Exertis Group position as global procurement director. She will be responsible for all aspects of UK purchasing, …
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The global market for smart home devices is expected to grow 23.5% year-over-year in 2019, according to the latest research by IDC. That equates to nearly 815 million device shipments. Couple this with a report from Go Compare that shows one in four UK households are turning to smart tech …
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With so much talent in the channel, it can be difficult to sift out the freshest gear and potential tech giants of tomorrow. Stay ahead of the curve with PCR’s Crowdfunding Corner. SuperMini 10,000mAh portable charger (pictured above) Zendure has created what it’s calling the world’s smallest and lightest 10,000mAh …
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Netatmo’s Regional Sales Director Sean O’Brien discusses its key product launches at IFA 2019, how its recent acquisition will benefit the company, and the key design principles Netatmo follows to ensure its smart home products stand out from the crowd. Tell us about your work history and your current role …
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UK digital bank Monzo has named Novatech as its official technology partner. As one of the UK’s largest technology providers, Novatech has been working alongside Monzo to support its business expansion, with the implementation of a zero-touch equipment ordering system as well as remotely managed warehousing. Over the past decade, Novatech …
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HMRC’s latest figures on R&D tax relief show that record numbers of UK businesses are investing in innovation and development. However, DSR Tax Claims says that many small businesses are missing out on vital funding for research and development projects due to a lack of awareness of the SME R&D …
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Dynabook Europe has announced a partnership with Microsoft to build “the most secure Windows devices available today”. The new class of Windows 10 Secured-core PCs are designed with deep integration between hardware and software, and feature the most advanced CPUs available to ensure resistance to current and future cyber-threats. The …
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Zyxel has announced the release of the WiFi 6 (11ax) access point (AP) series, designed to ease network congestion in classrooms and high-density environments. The new WiFi 6 AP series, led by the WAX650S, is able to support a large group of devices simultaneously and keeps interference out of the classroom. WiFi …
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Cyrus Audio has today announced the launch of the ONE Cast Smart Audio System. The latest member of the Cyrus ONE family, the ONE Cast “fully embraces the freedom and usability of the smart speaker”, but offers the additional flexibility and audiophile performance associated with a dedicated hi-fi system. Cyrus …
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The UK 5G launch season is in full swing, but Nick Sacke, Head of Products and IoT at Comms365, believes that it is a pale shadow of what we need. At the time of writing, EE, Vodafone and Three have announced the availability of the UK’s first 5G networks, and …
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Plunc managing director Stewart McGrenary looks at the ‘built to fail’ strategy that some big tech companies have adopted. The consumer electronics market is booming, with some estimates (such as those from Statista and IBIS World) placing the industry at a cool $340 million+ per year in the US alone. …
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In this smart home industry, we all experienced an initial period where technology was launched with little market demand or understanding. Now, the smart home sector is one of the fastest growing markets in the consumer electronics world. EZVIZ is right at the forefront of technology and quality. Consumers are …
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