Technology News

How Amazon Triggered a Robot Arms Race

Jun 29, 2016 | Bloomberg

In 2012 Jeff Bezos scooped up warehouse automation firm Kiva. Everyone else is still trying to catch up.

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IDC Spending Guide Finds Western European Organizations Accelerating Their Investment in the Internet of Things as Meaningful Use Cases Find Their Way to Fruition

Jun 28, 2016 | IDC

the Worldwide Semiannual Internet of Things Spending Guide, International Data Corporation (IDC) forecasts that organizations across Western Europe will invest more than $145 billion in Internet of Things (IoT) hardware, software, services, and connectivity this year.

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A Robot With Personality: Anki’s Cozmo Mixes Humor, Animation and AI

Jun 27, 2016 | WSJ

The palm-size toy robot, due in October, will recognize faces, play games and express a range of emotions

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New IDC MaturityScape Provides a Framework for Business and IT Executives to Evaluate the Status of Their Digital Commerce Strategy

Jun 27, 2016 | IDC

A new IDC MaturityScape report provides senior leadership with a framework to assess the maturity level of their digital strategy, define the digital commerce needs and goals of their organization, and understand the key components of digital commerce across all dimensions in their organization.

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Meaningful Use Cases Help Spur Spending on Internet of Things in Central and Eastern Europe, According to IDC

Jun 23, 2016 | IDC

the Worldwide Semiannual Internet of Things Spending Guide, International Data Corporation (IDC) forecasts that organizations in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) will invest more than $11.2 billion in Internet of Things (IoT) hardware, software, services, and connectivity this year.

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IDC Spending Guide Finds U.S. Organizations Accelerating Their Investment in the Internet of Things as Meaningful Use Cases Find Their Way to Fruition

Jun 22, 2016 | IDC

The Worldwide Semiannual Internet of Things Spending Guide, the International Data Corporation (IDC) forecasts that U.S. organizations will invest more than $232 billion in Internet of Things (IoT) hardware, software, services, and connectivity this year.

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Robotics and IoT to Transform Manufacturing in ASEAN Countries

Jun 06, 2016 | IDC

Two research reports entitled "Robotics in ASEAN Manufacturing" and "IoT in ASEAN Manufacturing", as part of its ASEAN research series.

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Technology Holds the Key to Success for Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, Says IDC

May 21, 2016 | IDC

Saudi Arabia recently announced its much-anticipated Vision 2030, a long-term economic blueprint for diversifying away from its dependence on oil.

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Gartner Says Worldwide Semiconductor Capital Spending to Decline 2 Percent in 2016

May 09, 2016 | Gartner

Worldwide semiconductor capital spending is projected to decline 2 percent in 2016, to $62.8 billion,

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Gartner Says Digital Banking Demands New Technologies - and New Vendors

May 03, 2016 | Gartner

Emerging and Startup Digital Banking Platform Technologies Key to Success of Digital Initiatives

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