With the rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) applications, the smart edge technology will be a major enabler for the evolution of the digital business, creating new business model and value through dynamic interactions between people, business and things. The smart edge systems will complement cloud computing by providing services with faster response, greater quality, more immersive interactions and more intelligence at the front end, closer to where people and things exist. The impressive use cases include autonomous vehicle, autonomous retail store and more factory automation systems.Founded in 1979, SECO is an Italy-based leading embedded system and industrial solution provider with complete control over the entire design cycle to mass production of embedded solutions. For a strong brand presence in European market, the company has successfully introduced various medical solutions covering the computation modules of ultrasound equipment to complete healthcare tablets in recent business development. The Computer on Module (COM) is one of the most popular product series of SECO. It offers cross-platform features with a modular design aiming to provide flexibility to switch different CPUs between X86, ARM and FPGA-based architectures with the same form factor standards. SECO maintains long-term partnerships and offers product lines powered by AMD, Intel, NXP, Nvidia, Qualcomm and TI embedded processors.Gianluca Venere, SECO SVP Strategy & Business Development, explained the company's new business model and global strategies for developing embedded system market sectors. Venere is very positive about the smart edge technology development. Because at the end devices with the evolution of the AI on an energy efficient hardware, people will see more and more autonomous things that proactively create new business opportunities through immersive interactions with people. Edge computing brings massive compute to the data locally and only forwarding analytic data or metadata that makes sense to the cloud data center. The machine learning technology and trained algorithm to the edge enables business automation to generate the value, especially when the algorithms and data are very location-specific.In the consumer electronics sectors, the AI-enabled devices get more attention including smartphones, smart speakers and smart earbuds. These smart devices are leveraging the improvement of photo quality or manage the acoustic beam-forming to optimize the noise cancelling for sounding effects. Meanwhile, in the embedded market, there is a big adoption of machine learning algorithms to do predictive maintenance, object recognition and manage sensors to prevent machine down time or accident.The embedded systems and industrial PC industries are looking at various vertical solutions and technologies to increase manufacturing productivity and foster industrial growth. SECO, in particular, has developed an ad hoc software suite to optimize and guarantee the maximum performance of a low power and energy efficient hardware integrated in its modular single board embedded systems. Taking computer vision for example. SECO has developed optimized edge solutions with dedicated accelerators leveraging OpenCV for convolutional neuronal networks and inferential methods.New Edgehog platform helping customers to build IoT-ready solutionsFor predictive maintenance, SECO is releasing a dedicated firmware that runs in the background in dedicated edge gateway acting like an immune system of human body for detecting system failure to isolate the extraneous processes in the CPU and RAM, sending an alert to the IIoT cloud service created by SECO product development teams. SECO names these software stacks and cloud services as Edgehog platform. With the unique strength of cross-platform technology to provide customers with flexible and fast time-to-market solutions, SECO has been servicing the fast growing embedded system markets for 40 years. Through Edgehog platform support, SECO creates an innovative business model transforming the product into a service and helps customers with its design efforts to be a market leader in the Industrial IoT (IIoT) sector.Venere noted that the IIoT trend enables new business models transforming products into services, but that requires a deep process of transformation and innovation in the company. For achieving this challenging objective, SECO needs a completely new approach to the embedded market. That's why it is designing its products with a customer-centric approach applying agile methods moving the attention to the software and firmware development and implementation.SECO built its innovation center - separate from its hardware R&D unit - many years ago in order to have the freedom to create an innovative use case without any sales and financial pressure. After several years of development, SECO has launched Edgehog platform and is able to provide the services of "hardware as a solution", with which customers can get the benefits of its technology as a service, Venere added.The commercial offerings of Edgehog platform will be divided into three service models. In the first model, which is in the product prototyping phase, there is a fast and free of charge access to the Edgehog portal allowing customers to setup their proof of concept. It is very critical when the customer has first developed a business use case and identified ecosystem partners who will be capable of building solutions in time. So providing zero cost and fast access service will be the key for this service model.The second model is "pay-per-use" helping customers minimize the risks of smart solution deployment and early stage services. SECO's software, firmware and hardware-based services enable customers to bundle product offerings, services and feature sets in new and creative ways that generate incremental revenue streams in the form of pay-per-use models.In the third model, SECO provides "solution-as-a-service" to help customers quickly scale up the services and accelerate operator revenue. These three unique value propositions enable customers to differentiate their products and services in the market leveraging an ad-hoc design through a standard and flexible platform of SECO product offerings.During Computex 2019, SECO will showcase at its booth a full range of products at Nangang Exhibition Hall 1, booth no K1015. The live demonstration will include the solution of Qseven, COM Express and SMARC product lines to allow visitors to have a good chance to have real experience to see the advanced solutions powered by a leading European embedded solution provider.Gianluca Venere, director of global sales & chief strategy officer, SECO

With 5G communication increasingly catching public attention in recent years, a small number of 5G-ready phones are finally making debut on the market beginning in 2019. However, in general, there are still quite a few issues and challenges to be overcome as the world ushers in the 5G era.As a matter of fact, for 5G communication to become widely available, it not only requires joint efforts on the part of IC developers, telecom operators and OEM manufacturers but testing and certification labs also play an essential role. Spectrum allocation by governments around the globe and device certification mechanisms for regional markets worldwide are fundamental work amid the imminent advent of the 5G era. To the Taiwan high-tech industry that focuses on exports, testing and certification labs serve as the critical final checkpoint ensuring their products meet the requirements of different countries.Information security problems may be hidden in a diversity of 5G challengesCommenting on 5G developments and challenges, Pascal Le Ray, General Manager of Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services, Electrical & Electronic/Automotive/Wireless in Taiwan, notes 5G communication aims to satisfy a wide range of applications, wherein complexity is one of the major challenges. As 5G enables a platform for multiple wireless technologies to cooperate, suppliers of 5G technologies have to overcome a myriad of challenges including signal spectrum, transmission protocol, network compatibility, MIMO technology, device-to-device communication and potential network security and privacy issues that may arise.To meet the strong demand for smart network communication, 5G development is advancing faster than previously anticipated. According to market analysts, fully operational 5G network will come in 2020.Le Ray further comments 5G development will advance in three major directions - enhanced Mobile Broadband (eMBB), massive Machine Type Communication (mMTC) and ultra Reliability and Low Latency Communication (uRLLC). With 4G network already up and running, 5G development will run into plenty of challenges, as mentioned above.Data encryption technologies become critical with IoT connecting millions of nodes5G communication supports a wide range of applications with IoT being one of the major use cases addressed by mMTC. As to the challenges, Le Ray points out IoT and 5G both face information security issues. Hackers can break into the central system from an edge node to steal or tamper with data. IoT uses diverse networking technologies, encompassing Bluetooth Low Energy, Wi-Fi, LoRa WAN and ZigBee among others. A single edge node may not be equipped with strong computing power but the network as a whole must be able to simultaneously handle multiple technologies and issues such as gateway and network compatibility and have adequate computing power to process massive amounts of data. To address information security concerns mentioned above, data transmitted from millions of devices across the cloud need to be encrypted with robust algorithms to guarantee secure data exchange between edge nodes and the central system.Going forward, the market will see more devices and sensors supporting a variety of new wireless communication standards every year. Network expandability will be an innovation that is instrumental for IoT to accommodate massive add-on devices and emerging technologies.Starting with information security, Bureau Veritas brings more added values to customersAccumulating years of experiences in testing and certification services, Bureau Veritas focuses on solutions targeting electric and electronic devices, automotive electronics and wireless technologies. Bureau Veritas' services and solutions cover wireless communication standards including NFC, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, DSRC, CBRS, LoRa, Sigfox and 2G/3G/4G, a lot more than what its competitors can offer. For 5G testing and certification, Bureau Veritas assists customers with 5G NR conformance testing and operator network acceptance tests as well as 5G NR mmWave power density testing using DASY, notes Le Ray. He has also observed that Taiwan is engaged in eMBB, automotive electronics and IoT development. As an export-oriented economy, Taiwan needs its products to meet wide-ranging certification standards implemented by regional markets around the world, which is exactly Bureau Veritas' expertise.To help address information security concerns, Bureau Veritas offers IEC-62443 and IEC-27001 testing, a unique service that distinguishes Bureau Veritas from other testing and certification labs. Bureau Veritas strives to bring added values to Taiwan customers on top of its existing services and solutions.Pascal Le Ray, general manager of Bureau Veritas consumer products services, electrical & electronic/automotive/wireless in Taiwan

Clientron Corp, a world-leading supplier of thin client, POS and embedded systems, is proud to unveil its new flexible thin client S810, which is based on the latest Intel Celeron quad core processor to enable energy-saving, performance improvement, and a better user experience. With flexible I/O expansion and multimedia capacity in virtualized environments, the S810 thin client provides outstanding media experience, power-efficient value and high security for end user computing and virtual desktops solutions.Performance, energy-efficiency, securityThe Clientron S810 thin client is based on the Intel Celeron J4105 quad-core processor, offering CPU clock speed up to 2.5GHz, 4K media support, integrated connectivity up to Gigabit Wi-Fi and improvements in security and performance. The S810 thin client supports up to 8GB DDR4 memory and offers optional TPM 2.0 modules that are critical to providing a secure computing environment.Flexible I/O expansion with innovative Port-on-Foot DesignIts basic I/O ports include dual LAN (optional fiber optic LAN), dual DisplayPort, four USB2.0 ports, two USB3.0 ports, audio ports and optional WiFi module. In addition, innovative Port-on-Foot design features a variety of I/O configurations such as parallel port, COM port or more USB ports for additional expansion.The highlight of S810 thin client's features:- Energy- efficient Intel Celeron J4105 quad-core processor- Enhanced security operation with TPM 2.0 - Innovative Port-on-Foot design with multiple I/O configurations - Up to 8GB DDR4 memory - Supports USB 3.0 ports - Multimedia capacity offers dual 4K displays - Dual LAN (optional fiber optic LAN) - Optional WiFi module - Support all major VDI protocolsThe S810 thin client is a mainstream and valued thin client that can be adopted for banking, government, SMB office and medical care solutions. It supports major VDI protocols, including VMWare Horizon View, Citrix HDX, and Microsoft RemoteFX, to optimize the user's virtual desktop experience. The S810 thin client supports Linux and Windows 10 IoT Enterprise operating systems. For more S810 details, please visit our website www.clientron.comClientron S810 thin client

Gigabyte has been dedicated to pioneering computer innovations and making breathtaking technology advancements. This year at Computex, Gigabyte has brought along its partners to form a smart ecosystem together, to demonstrate solutions that will inspire buyers and real life applications that will enlighten visitors.Smart server solutionsGigabyte has teamed up with several industry partners to demonstrate how hardware infrastructure, coupled with software integration, can create ideal system solutions that initiate smarter technologies.A partnership with ITRI has brought to the show an iMEC that can integrate networking & cloud virtualization technologies into the next generation of 5G networks, and an on-premise AI development platform that can improve the accuracy and reduce the time required for DNN training. And cooperation with InfinitiesSoft has brought to life a hybrid cloud management platform that integrates sophisticated container management and software defined storage, allowing businesses to achieve the possibility of an on-premises self-built AI cloud.Smart lifeOn-premise IoT scenarios exemplify both Gigabyte's hardware expertise and solution know-how. Utilizing Big Data, AI, and edge computing, an IoT Eco Box can gather necessary information from the cloud and control variables that are vital to a crop's growth in order to increase yield; digital signage can use a flying face recognition system and a 3D lens to analyze and judge the gender and age of the audience to display appropriate and effective advertisements; and cameras are able to capture faces of the customers in a retail environment to provide security and generate useful data for marketing analysis.World's first PCIe 4.0 M.2 SSD and AMOLED 4K laptopsGigabyte also releases the world's first PCIe 4.0 interface M.2 SSD on the latest AMD platform to provide video editors with 5000 MB/s read/write speeds in low temperatures. And lead the industry by being the first to offer a 4K Samsung AMOLED display on its highly-praised AERO series laptops.At the forefront of innovation, Gigabyte echoes the show's main themes to showcase key solutions for the intelligent generation. As the show gets underway, Gigabyte is primed and ready to exhibit its smart solutions that will propel 5G technology advancement and uphold its capability to "Upgrade Your Life". From May 28th to June 1st Gigabyte expects to share technology insights and explore future endeavors with innovators from around the globe at Nangang Exhibition Center Hall 2.Gigabyte at Computex 2019

The 2019 Computex Best Choice Awards winners have been announced. Winning five honorable awards, MSI apparently stood out as the solid winner over more than 300 respectable competitors: MSI GT76 Titan Gaming Laptop receives "Golden Award"; MSI Trident X Plus Gaming Desktop, MSI Optix MPG341CQR Gaming Monitor, MSI Prestige P100 Series Desktop, and MS-9A95 AIoT Edge Computing - CrucialForce Cloud PBX & CrucialForce Contact Center Solution all win "Category Awards.""MSI always knows that the future of PC industry is unlimited, and that the demands for hardware from gamers or creators are no longer just the hardware specification. Now, what is important for a product is whether it can help them to focus on winning or creating without worrying about any other issues. We are pleasant and humble that MSI Trident X Plus Gaming Desktop, MSI Optix MPG341CQR Gaming Monitor, MSI Prestige P100 Series Desktop, and MS-9A95 AIoT Edge Computing - CrucialForce Cloud PBX & CrucialForce Contact Center Solution win 4 Category Awards in Computex 2019. Moreover, MSI GT76 Titan Gaming Laptop, MSI newest flagship laptop, also gets jury's attention and wins the highest honor of Golden Award with its remarkable software and hardware technology integration. With the encouragement from these awards and positive reviews, MSI will keep on challenging its own limits in product design, and bringing gamers more inspiring gaming experiences," said Sam Chern, MSI Marketing vice president.Golden Award: MSI GT76 Titan gaming laptopEvolved from the highly praised predecessor GT75 Titan, MSI assembles all the latest technology from the industry to pursue the perfection into GT76 Titan. Well-equipped and incredibly powerful, the GT76 Titan is the first gaming laptop to ever feature a full desktop Intel Core i9 processors with overclocked eight-core at such performance. The new exclusive MSI Cooler Boost Titan cooling design, now armed with 4 fans and 11 heat pipes, is able to generate 2.25 times the airflow for extreme gaming power; the 8-core 16-thread configuration releases its full potential with extreme overclock performance to remarkably 5.0GHz. Together with GeForce RTX 2080 graphics, the GT76 Titan once again exceeds the laptop performance boundaries.Category Award: MSI Trident X Plus gaming desktopTrident X Plus breaks the established impression of gaming desktop. With the mere 10 liters in volume, Trident X Plus has all the components that are usually found in big tower cases, including Intel 9th K series CPU and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti graphics card. Besides the powerful GPU and graphics card, Trident X also supports up to two 2.5" HDD, 2 M.2 PCIE SSD and 32GB DDR4 memory. The MSI's exclusive Silent Storm Cooling system has become an industrial standard that other brands are trying to achieve. Trident X utilizes Silent Storm Cooling 3 system, separating the hottest component- CPU from VGA and PSA, creating separate airflows to cool down the individual component chamber. The system will always remain in a safe temperature for it to reach its potential while handling gameplays for hours. The door-like tempered glass side panel design let user can upgrade the components in an ease.Category Award: MSI Optix MPG341CQR gaming monitorMSI Optix MPG341CQR provides both the best visual experience and convenient user experience for gamers. With its UWQHD (3440 x 1440) high resolution and 21:9 screen ratio, gamers are able to enjoy their games with a chatting or streaming software together on the screen. MPG341CQR has a curved panel with 1800R curvature that offers incredible immersive experiences for the gamers. For those who enjoy vibrant, dynamic and detailed images of AAA games, MPG341CQR also offers realistic and stunning visuals with its 3000:1 high contrast rate and HDR 400. Additionally, MPG341CQR can perform within 144Hz refresh rates and 1ms response time, allowing gamers to score the game easily. With the integrated mouse bungee, MPG341CQR can help sort gamers' mouse cable and provide comfortable gaming experience. The built-in camera holder also helps those streaming enthusiasts install cameras easily on MPG341CQR.Category Award: MSI Prestige P100 series desktopThe Prestige P100 Series, with its state-of-art technology and a refined design, is the ultimate platform for Creators. This masterpiece designed for the most intense rendering, multitasking for 8K resolution, and the smoothest real-time preview. With the most innovative and sophisticated thermal module for CPU, GPU & PSU which are integrated with independent air flows and unique triangle geometry design to make Prestige P100 look like a galactic nebula on side covers to pair the best thermal solution & aesthetic. Up to the latest 9th generation Intel Core i9-9900K processor, 64GB DDR4 Memory and GeForce RTX 2080 Ti GPU ensure the fastest and smoothest creating experiences. The World's First & Customizable Total solution: MSI Creator Center & Creator OSD. With these two MSI exclusive software, creators can easily customize, allocate, optimize the resources of the CPU cores, Memory & GPU performance to prioritize and boost the performance of those applications which creators work with everyday and enjoy the MSI TrueColor Technology on the MSI Prestige Monitor.Category Award: MS-9A95 AIoT Edge Computing - CrucialForce Cloud PBX & CrucialForce Contact Center SolutionMSI IPC's Edge Computer MS-9A95, slim and fanless design, high performance with low power consumption provide a high cost-performance, carryover Cloud PBX and Call Center CRM system, giving out the total solution based on the Edge Computing technology. Comparing with Centralized Cloud Computing structure, Edge Computing with high scalability allows horizontal expansion, upgrade as you need and lower telephony coat. About the response time, it minimized the latency of data collection as the Edge Computing operates the calculation independently and synchronize the information at the off-peak time, which support an instant global backup and data collection without a worry.Golden Award: MSI GT76 Titan gaming laptopCategory Award: MSI Prestige P100 series desktop

Schott unveiled at SID Display Week a new-generation optical glass wafer designed with a field of view (FoV) wider than any AR/MR device currently on the market, thanks to a further increased refractive index of 1.9. Now, devices with a horizontal FoV of 53 degrees (equal to 65 degrees FoV diagonal) can be envisioned."Full immersion experience is the promise of the AR/MR industry. To realize this, software developers need to have access to an unrestricted field of view enabled by the technical ability to place the virtual content anywhere within the human's natural area of vision," said Ruediger Sprengard, vice president of the Business Field Augmented Reality at Schott.Even the most advanced smart glasses on the market cannot yet provide this experience, as their field of view is only about 40 degrees horizontally - limited by the highest refractive index of the image guiding substrate available on the market.Compared to conventional glass wafers used in semiconductor and sensor industry, Schott RealView wafers define a new standard in thickness uniformity of the surface (10x tighter tolerances) and are based on leading edge glass compositions. With this new product launch, Schott is fueling the industry's technology roadmap, supplying a key component for the realization of the full immersion experience.An outstanding award recently honored the product's strong market position: The first generation of Schott RealView received a 2019 Display Industry Award as a Display Component of the Year from the Society of Information Display, SID. Beside Schott, the winner list includes products from Apple, Samsung, Sony, Dexerials, Japan Display, and Lenovo.Schott RealView high-index glass wafers bring augmented and mixed reality to life

Taiwan-based APD showcased a full range of high-quality cutting-edge medical power solutions at China International Medical Equipment Fair (CMEF 2019), a global event for the medical devices market, which concluded on May 17 in Shanghai. As a leader in medical power solutions, APD has a proven track record for building customized power solutions for global medical device manufacturers.According to Rax Chuang, general manager of APD's power system business group, APD is an expert in medical-grade power supplies and a long-term partner with leading medical device manufacturers worldwide. With increasing public awareness on health issues in China, the quality of healthcare is catching public's attention. As a wide range of technologies are being applied in the healthcare industry, the medical device market in China is expected to enjoy a period of robust growth with device reliability being a top consideration.At CMEF 2019, APD presented multiple power solutions designed specifically for use by medical device manufacturers in CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure), oxygen concentrators, humidifiers and surgical equipment, all compliant with the high reliability and low EMI requirements for medical power solutions. In particular, the 80W/24V power supply used in CPAP features high peak current - supplying up to 9Amps (270% of rated current) of power for up to 1.5 seconds. It meets the peak current requirement by most CPAPs in S/T mode. These technologically advanced products attracted attention of CMEF visitors. Leading medical device manufacturers also approached APD to inquire on these products and exchange views on market conditions.The manufacturing of medical devices requires a high level of expertise. APD is able to combine its expertise in power supplies and medical devices to deliver power solutions with a high level of customization tailored to suit medical device manufacturers' products. Furthermore, APD's power solutions are produced using flexible smart manufacturing process to shorten the lead time. With advanced safety laboratories compliant with UL, TUV and Nemko standards to enable in-house certification, product certification now takes only half the time it used to require, accelerating time-to-market for customers. APD's R&D center in Shenzhen provides premium quality power solutions and convenient support to local customers. APD will stay committed to the research of critical technologies and strive to bring the most competitive power solutions and services to customers around the globe.APD at CMEF 2019

Asteria Corp and Gorilla Technology Inc announced a business alliance regarding their video analytics technology and products using AI. Asteria and Gorilla plan to grow their presence in Japan and build on edge AI solutions optimized by the Intel OpenVINO toolkit which have seen success in Taiwan's airports and police bureau. This alliance will enable rapid expansion in societal and industry applications by combining both companies' market proven edge computing technologies.Asteria's Gravio was launched in October 2018 as an AI-equipped IoT edge-integrated SaaS with the goal of simple AI and IoT implementation. Gravio collects various sensor data, processes it, executes various tasks, and also recognizes video with its built-in machine learning engine. During its deployment, individual needs for machine learning, camera and sensor type placement, internal processing of collected data for video recognition, varying environments, and other specifics needed to be addressed. With regard to video recognition specifically, Asteria required a wide range of knowledge and technologies. In order to address this and to increase Asteria's data collaboration, processing, and sensor data utilization solutions, they determined it necessary to enhance AI functions that utilize high-performance and versatile video analytics in order to meet customer needs.Gorilla's products, such as IVAR (Intelligent Video Analytics Recorder), have been deployed and are currently being used effectively in Taiwan's law enforcement agencies, Taoyuan Airport, and Chunghwa Post. The performance of Gorilla's products over the last 18 years is a testament to their promise of cost performance and ease of use. Gorilla continues to be well-known for its adoption of advanced technologies, such as IVAR being the first product to receive certification of the Intel optimization OpenVINO toolkit. IVAR provides edge AI video analytics and perfectly matches the merits of Gravio's edgeware. By integrating these systems, the two companies plan on increasing overall capability, further reducing network load and latency, and ensuring deeper security and privacy.After announcing the achievement of becoming the first Intel certified Market Ready Solution (MRS) partner to deploy OpenVINO optimization in their computer vision solution, Gorilla secured a multi-million D-series funding from SBI Investment in order to propagate AI solutions in Japan. Gorilla has also been very open about actively seeking out partnerships and has attended more than 15 tradeshows and conferences since January in order to create and grow an AI ecosystem."Asteria's strong market and channel position cements Gorilla's footing in Japan and the alliance opens the door for IVAR to add its AI-based video analytics value across many verticals with Gravio." Gorilla CEO, Dr. Spincer Koh continued, "With the demand for both IoT and AI solutions, we believe this collaboration will bring more exciting applications to the clients and present many new business opportunities."Specifically, Asteria plans on joining their middleware "ASTERIA Warp," which has already been introduced to more than 7,500 customers, with Gravio and then integrating Gorilla's edge AI IVAR technology. In this respect, Asteria will be able to provide clients with an optimal form of software with AI and Gorilla will be able to expand Asteria products to their target market. As a result, the two companies intend to jointly drive the worldwide spread of edge computing that is necessary for AI and IoT to thrive.About Edgeware and Gravio (https://www.gravio.com/jp )Gravio is an edge computing type IoT integrated software with AI functions that is developed for IoT based on the technology accumulated in "ASTERIA Warp," the number one type of data collaboration tool in Japan with an emphasis on its usability by non-programming and intuitive screen design. Furthermore, the built-in recognition technology using AI and multi-platform support dramatically expands the use possibilities being an intelligent edge software. Asteria also offers a free loan program for various certified sensors, eliminating the complexity when installing. Gravio's collection of various data, processing, and cooperation are also intelligent. Asteria makes it easier and faster to use IoT.About Gorilla IVAR and Edge AI Computing Technology (https://www.gorilla-technology.com/IVAR)IVAR is a comprehensive VMS and IVA control and management software created to deliver actionable results and offers API integration as well as the flexibility to build on Intel based systems running Windows or Linux. View, control, schedule, and manage video streams, recording, storage, and playback with IVAR which also supports RTSP and ONVIF. That functionality is meshed with IVAR's IVA (Intelligent Video Analytics) for easy, fast, and accurate detection, recognition, and notification of things regarding people, behavior, and vehicles within video. While IVAR is a complete solution, IVAR's API integration supports transitioning from or building on existing VMS and AI applications. IVAR's uses are wide reaching and public safety, enterprise security, and retail are a few where IVAR excels.Joint announcement made at the press conference in TokyoGorilla and Asteria announce strategic edge AI alliance

Clientron, a global provider of Thin Client, POS and embedded systems, debuts the advanced PT2500, a flexible all-in-one POS terminal, based on Intel 7th Gen Core i processors to deliver high value and premium performance product segments for retail and hospitality solutions.Utilizing the advantages of PT2000 seriesThe PT2500 is built upon the existing features of the popular PT2000 series. With the state-of-art configurations, the PT2500 features panel PC style all-in-one POS terminal with standard VESA mount supporting various foot stands for options. It supports 15-inch projected capacitive multi-touch, offering IP64 water & dust-proof and 7H degree scratch-proof, and presents the features of solid flat panel for cleaning grease stain easily. The PT2500 aims to mainstream POS market with valuable benefits supporting multiple peripheral solutions to enhance user experience.Design with energy-efficient and powerful platformWith solid and streamline design, the PT2500 runs on high performance Intel Gen7 dual core processors including Intel Celeron 3965U 2.20GHz, Intel Core i3-7100U 2.40 GHz ,Intel Core i5-7200U 3.10 GHz and Intel Core i7-7500U 3.50 GHz platforms to accommodate customers' needs from entry to high-end POS market.Rich I/O ports and flexible modular designFeaturing modular mechanical design, the PT2500 supports easy installation and maintenance for SSD, and optional POS peripheral modules mountable for both side of display with a simple USB connector. In addition, it supports various peripherals options for easy expansion and multiple choices for optional VFD, 8-inch/ 9.7-inch customer displays, MSR, iButton, barcode scanner and WiFi module, these make PT2500 a flexible and cutting edge POS terminal with high expansibility. Moreover, it offers rich I/O including four USB 3.0 ports, four USB 2.0 ports and three powered COM ports for POS peripherals connection such as payment solution, receipt printer, membership card reader, and etc.Family model - PST750 printer POS terminalThe PST750 printer POS terminal is based on the PT2500 POS platform with multiple integrated thermal printer options. It offers free space on the stand for multiple cube type thermal printers including Epson and Seiko, and fits perfectly into environments, where counter space saving and flexibility is demanded. With screw-less rear cover assembly design, it allows to easy access receipt printer, and a built-in high speed thermal printer helps users to improve work efficiency.Optimized POS solution for smart retail applicationsThe smart design of the All-in-one PT2500 provides quality and high performance in the most demanding hospitality and retail environments at an affordable price. Additionally, with its flexible design, the PT2500 can be used not only for point-of-service solution but also can be used as a self-service terminal, a price checker or for digital signage promotion.The PT2500 / PST750 POS terminals are available now. For more details about our products, please contact your Clientron sales representative, or visit us at our website www.clientron.com.Clientron introduces its new powerful POS Terminal PT2500

IoTize's line of TapNLink products for Bluetooth and NFC communication is available to customers around the world from Digi-Key Electronics, a global electronic components distributor. Under a new distribution agreement, Digi-Key will resell a range of products from IoTize, designers and manufacturers of plug-n-play wireless connectivity solutions for microcontroller-based embedded systems.TapNLink products allow the user to take an existing MCU application that does not have wireless connectivity and add it using only 2 GPIO pins and without modifying the application's original firmware.This approach is a Kickstarter for companies that are fast tracking their wireless integration projects to meet customers' changing expectations. TapNLink reduces design effort and risks by a factor of ten, speeding time-to-market of smartphone-based interfaces for product configuration, monitoring, and control."Our partnership with Digi-Key is a crucial step in getting TapNLink instant connectivity to all types of customers - multinationals, SMEs, and hobbyists - worldwide. Digi-Key optimizes online visibility of products and design resources, as well as the speed and cost of getting products to customers," explained Francis Lamotte, IoTize President.Applications that would benefit from the instant wireless connectivity include factory machinery - control and monitoring, cable replacement, point-to-point data transfer, building automation, automated lighting, and inventory and tracking systems."We are very happy to announce our partnership with IoTize and offer their plug-n-play products to our global customer base," said Robbie Paul, Director, IoT Business Development at Digi-Key. "Their TapNLink line will help customers bring a configurable solution to any project by adding Bluetooth and NFC communication to existing MCUs and will be a strategic relationship moving forward."For more information about IoTize and to order from their product portfolio, please visit the Digi-Key website.IoTize TapNLink