Software AG recently unveiled its Intelligent Business Operations Platform to address the business challenges posed by the explosive growth in the number of interconnected personal devices and digital sensors. Industry analysts predict the number of devices to rise from ca. 8 billion today to over 30 billion by 2020.This phenomenal growth in the Internet of Things, driving even faster growth in big data volumes, demands new, flexible, ultra-fast software architectures if enterprises are to keep pace. Software AG's Intelligent Business Operations is designed to identify evolving internal and external business patterns within this huge volume of data, through continuous, non-stop analytics.Intelligent Business Operations extends its analyses to include business process performance providing a 360-degree view of operational and market data. Intelligent Business Operations can then take the right, intelligent action, response or process improvement in real-time.The Intelligent Business Operations Platform is the culmination of three years of innovation in development and acquisition policy at Software AG. It can revolutionize the operations and customer interactions of any enterprise addressing the opportunities presented by the big data explosion. In addition to providing a measurable positive impact to an organization's top or bottom line, Intelligent Business Operations allows organizations to minimize their resource usage through continuous process improvement to personalized customer services. These new, sustainable digitally-driven business models: lean-carbon logistics, smart power distribution and eHealth initiatives to name three, also allow enterprises to make an improved contribution to environment protection and to society in general."As more and more devices interact we develop a richer, individual digital identity. We develop a personal cloud of big data that we can use to utilize devices in the Internet of Things", said John Bates, CTO for Intelligent Business Operations and Big Data at Software AG. "What Software AG provides to its customers is the intelligent and location-aware filtering of these personal data clouds. This enables real-time decision making and a rapid business response to individual consumers or to specific operational events."CO2 footprint reduction - Intelligent Business Operations at CeBITSoftware AG showed Intelligent Business Operations in action at CeBIT 2014. The company showed how Royal Dirkzwager, the NW European maritime information and service provider, is significantly reducing the amount of fuel oil consumption by container vessels at the port of Rotterdam through Intelligent Business Operations called Port Visit Monitoring (PVM). This approach can be transferred to other ports in Europe. Every day, an average European port could save a substantial amount of fossil fuel by introducing the Royal Dirkzwager PVM service that is powered by Software AG technology.Smart, empowered consumers - Intelligent Business Operations at CeBITWith wearable devices alone forecast to generate five percent of sales for the Global 1000 by 2020, Software AG also demonstrated the power of Intelligent Business Operations in supporting digitally empowered customers. The live demo showed how Google Glass can be used by customers to interact with the business processes of the retailer and its partners. By simply looking at a particular product, the customer utilizes Intelligent Business Operations to receive specific product price comparisons, product test information, customer product reviews, individual discount offerings and financing conditions Real-time alerts can be delivered to their mobile devices or overlaid on the real world via their wearable devices, enabling an optimal purchase decision.Software AG's Intelligent Business Operations is available now. Find more info at: http://www.softwareag.com/IB

Apotop, a Carry Technology Co. Ltd. global consumer brand, recently announced the i-Selfie wireless snapshot remote for iPhone camera. i-Selfie is an easy-to-use Bluetooth 4.0 wireless shutter for iPhone 4S/5/5c/5S, iPad 3rd/4th, iPad mini/iPod touch 5.Smart phones have become increasingly popular and their integrated cameras have become more powerful as well. More and more people are now using their phones instead of conventional digital cameras to take photos. Many people love taking snapshots wherever they go, but phone cameras have their limitations. Examples include camera shake, caused by the pressing of the camera, or constraints on angle and distance in handheld mode. Travel photos need more than just the face in the picture. Composition and clarity matter as well. Apotop general manager, Taron Chang said, "Famous people all around the world including U.S. President Obama and Hollywood celebrities are currently obsessed with selfies. The Apotop i-Selfie wireless snapshot device for iOS will enable users to experience an innovative way of taking snapshots."The Apotop i-Selfie's simulated volume + button design does not require an app download and can take photos directly with an iOS' integrated camera. It can also be used with all camera apps that support volume up as a shutter button. Operation is very easy. When taking a selfie while holding the phone, press lightly on the remote to easily take a photo wirelessly and avoid blurry shots due to camera shake while pressing the button. Apart from selfies, special angles such as high- and low-angle shots are no longer limited by the placement of the shutter button easier. Using the remote enables more flexible shooting.There is always bound to be a group photo whenever friends get together. The constraints of shooting by hand however mean that someone is always left out. The i-Selfie's ingenuous design combines a mobile phone stand with the remote to solve the problem of taking group photos with a handheld phone. You can place the phone in any location you like, thus leaving your hands free to take all the photos you like to preserve more memorable pictures with a wider field of view. The headphone jack decoration design means it can be carried wherever you go so you can enjoy the fun of wireless snapshots any time, any place.The Apotop i-Selfie is a very light and compact design. Based on Bluetooth 4.0 power-saving technology, a single CR2032 button cell can be used 100,000 times. There is also a 3-minute auto-off power-saving function. Available in black, pink or blue, it is easy to operate and the perfect choice for your own use or as a gift.About ApotopApotop is a brand of Carry Technology Co. Ltd., with a mission to develop innovative storage, and portable wireless products to enhance productivity of mobile devices. Apotop also manufactures high-performance, large capacity DDR3 memory products for PC gamers and PC enthusiasts who build or upgrade their own systems. Apotop's award winning products are available in every geographic region and can be purchased through your local reseller.

ECS (Elitegroup Computer Systems) announced the whole new AMD FM2+ Platform motherboards: A78F2P-M2, A58F2P-M4, and A55F2P-M2, featuring the new AMD FM2+ APU socket, transcending the already strong performance FM2 motherboards by adding a host of powerful new features from the Kaveri Technology platform. ECS AMD FM2+ motherboards offer native support for PCI Express Gen 3.0 as well as DirectX 11.1 support integrating the high performance "Steamroller" core. In addition, ECS AMD FM2+ motherboards provide native 4K resolution for ultimate visual experience.ECS FM2+ motherboards with AMD Radeon graphicsAMD A-Series APUs with AMD Radeon R7 graphics are designed with game-changing new features that deliver superior computing and heart-pounding gaming performance. AMD Radeon graphics is based on the new intelligent computing architecture to optimize users' visual experience with the most advanced graphical technology.Latest DirectX 11.1 supportDirectX 11.1 is the very latest in high-speed, high-fidelity gaming and computing. Featuring technologies like Compute Shaders, Direct3D, Multithreaded Rendering and Tessellation for rich realistic graphics and fluid gameplay performance.4K resolution visual experienceSupport for UltraHD (4K) resolution and new video post processing enhancements for premium gaming experience with 2.6x graphics improvements.ECS Durathon TechnologyAll ECS FM2+ motherboards are certified with ECS Durathon durability technology which includes Triple Density PCB, Extreme Temperature Resistance, 1.5K Point Marathon Testing, and Superior Solid Capacitors designed to greatly improve motherboard quality, stability and longevity. With Durathon Technology, ECS AMD FM2+ motherboards go above and beyond industry standards to ensure that you have a motherboard that will last long and always continue to outperform the competition.Additional features of new ECS AMD FM2+ motherboards include RAID 0, 1,10 support for full internal ports for a rapid storage speed, PCI-Express Gen.3 x16 bus designed to optimize the external graphical display, USB 3.0 for a faster data transfer rate, 4K resolution displays support on HDMI port, 2 DDR3 2133 MHz DIMM slots for up to 16GB RAM.A78F2P-M2

EverFocus awarded Secutech Excellence Award 2014 in NVR contest at 2014 secutech in Taipei World Trade Center Nangang Exhibition Hall last week. 2014 Secutech, International Security Expo held from Mar. 19-21, attracted around 500 manufacturers and professional visitors to Taiwan. EverFocus - an a&s 2013 Security Top 50 manufacturer - received 2014 Secutech NVR Excellence Awards with their ENVR8304E - an 8-Channel Plug & Play NVR.Earlier this year, the EverFocus EAN3300, EHN3261, Genie XMS, and a hybrid mobile solution received this year's Taiwan Excellence Award. The award proved their R&D engineers have also developed an extensive expertise in IP products, software, and solution.The new EverFocus NVR Solution, targeting small-scale installations such as homes and small businesses, will also be placed under the spotlight. With true plug-and-play setup and real-time local display up to Full HD resolution, the Linux-embedded solution works just like a DVR but without the need for those complicated network settings that would be otherwise required with conventional NVR systems.Featuring a standalone network video recorder up to 8 channels, along with a series of NVR EverFocus megapixel cameras, the NVR Solution offers a complete system kit that can be easily installed in a matter of minutes. There is no need to purchase extra computers or software to operate the system.When paired with our powerful EverFocus PowerVideo Plus CMS, the ENVR8304E-8CH can be used in complex multi-site installations with centralized management. The ENVR8304E-8CH is also fully supported by the EverFocus MobileFocus remote viewer on iOS and Android devices, which help extend video surveillance from fixed locations to mobile environments.Jemmy Huang (on the right), the president of EverFocus along with the project managers promoted the ENVR8304E at the booth of Taiwan Excellence Awards

Vecow Co., Ltd., a front-runner in the application fields of embedded system, image processing, and intelligent automation, today announces a fanless Power-over-Ethernet embedded controller ECS-7800-PoER supports 3rd Gen Intel Quad-Core series processor, DDR3L and DDR3 maximum dual channel 16GB ram, 4-port IEEE 802.3at PoE+, 2 external removable SSD/HDD trays, 5 display (2 DP, DVI-D, VGA, LVDS), isolated DIO, 2 GbE LANs, CFast, two 2.5" SATA 6Gp/s SSD/HDD trays, 4 COM, 4 USB 3.0 ports, JST connector, and 2 miniPCIe, plus with overvoltage protection and Trusted Platform Module which making ECS-7800-PoER stands out from others in machine vision and GigE imaging, intelligent traffic system, machine vision, surveillance and security, Internet of Things (IOT), AOI, and most of embedded applications.4 GigE IEEE 802.3at PoE+ & 4 USB 3.0Using only one Ethernet cable to supply power and transmit and sync data simultaneously, ECS-7800-PoER apply IEEE 802.3at power sourcing equipment enable to supply 50 to 57 VDC, 600 mA, and 25.5W at the powered device, for example, HD LCDs, touchscreens, cameras and motion sensors. Transfer up to 5 Gbps data, USB 3.0 supports 4,608 x 3,288 pixel resolution at 10 frames per second. Design for wider compatibility, higher power supply but less total cost and wiring, ECS-7800-PoER is one-of-a-kind dream fan-less embedded system for machine Vision, outdoor imaging, IOT, Cloud Computing, Big Data, 3-D imaging, ITS (Intelligent Traffic Solutions), quality control, and medical imaging applications.2 external removable SSD/HDD traysEnabling speedy data access with RAID 0, 5, and 10 and hard drive failure protection with RAID 1, 5, and 10, ECS-7800-PoER is equipped with two extend SATA III (6 Gbp/s) SSD/HDD trays for better responsiveness and storage capability. With 2 external removable SSD/HDD trays, ECS-7800-PoER enables to remove storage media for security or storage capability. Rapid storage technology combines with RAID and two SATA III practical interfaces enhancing performance and data computing of multi-core platforms.Fanless, -25 degrees C to +70 degrees C operation temperatureSuperior housing and heat dispassion design allow ECS-7800-PoER operation under harsh environments. Dissipating heat from the inner high performance processor through external aluminum heat sink, ECS-7800-PoER enables to operate with performance and stability at temperatures from -25 to 70 degrees Celsius.Quad-Core CPU & DDR3 integrated performanceECS-7800-PoER powered by cutting-edge the 3rd Gen Intel Quad-Core i7 Processor (6M Cache, up to 3.3 GHz) not only increasing power efficiency as much as 25% also integrates Intel HD 4000 graphics and extremely low thermal design power as 35W providing an enhanced reliability, safety and shock resistance for fanless operation required environments. Allowing to decode multiple high-resolution full HD videos simultaneous, Intel GMA HD 4000 graphic supports Direct X 11, OpenGL 3.1, Open CL 1.1 and MPEG-2 hardware decoding and up to 3 independent displays. With dual channel SO-DIMM DDR3 1333/1066MHz up to 16GB and quad-core processor, ECS-7800-PoER would be the ideal option of ultimate performance embedded system.Rich I/OECS-7800-PoER provides stable and speedy 2 Ethernet ports with 9.6 kb/s to 1 Gb/s data transmission option for high bandwidth and supports Ethernet Control Automation Technology (EtherCAT). Security improvement with trusted platform module, TPM, ECS-7800-PoER also equipped with 4 COM, 4 USB 3.0, 2 USB2.0, CFast, isolated DIO, 2 mini-PCIe (1 with SIM card socket for WiFi, 3G/GPRS), 3 RS-232 and 1 RS-232/485/422 and 8 in/out GPIO.More information about Vecow ECS-7800-PoER Fanless PoE Quad-Core Embedded Controller may be found on the company's website at http://www.vecow.com/.About Vecow Co., Ltd.Vecow has been devoted to designing and developing high quality products with innovative technology since it was founded. Our application fields of factory/machine automation, machine vision & GigE imaging, DIO, digital signage, medical and home automation and in-vehicle and environment surveillance are credited to Vecow high-efficient design services.ECS-7800-PoER provides 2 external removable SSD/HDD trays on front panel for storage capability extension

Qualcomm Technologies has introduced its next-generation mobile processors for the Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 tier, the Snapdragon 810 and 808 processors. The Snapdragon 810 and 808 processors are Qualcomm Technologies' highest performing platform to date, completing Qualcomm Technologies' lineup of 64-bit enabled, LTE-equipped chipsets for premium mobile computing devices.Both the Snapdragon 810 and Snapdragon 808 processors integrate Qualcomm Technologies' fourth-generation Cat 6 LTE Advanced multimode modem together with support for the Qualcomm RF360 Front End Solution, and support 3x20MHz Carrier Aggregation, enabling speeds of up to 300 Mbps.Both processors are designed in 20nm technology node with Cat 6 LTE, advanced multimedia features and 64-bit capability, all tightly integrated and optimized for low power consumption that does not sacrifice performance.The Snapdragon 810 processor also supports native 4K Ultra HD interface and video, along with an upgraded camera suite using gyro-stabilization and 3D noise reduction for producing high quality 4K video at 30 frames per second and 1080p video at 120 frames per second.The combined 14-bit dual image signal processors (ISPs) are capable of supporting 1.2GP/s throughput and image sensors up to 55-megapixel. Advanced imaging software helps enable advanced mobile camera features, including enhanced exposure, white balance and fast low light focus.The combined 64-bit quad-core ARM Cortex-A57 CPUs and Cortex-A53 CPUs are designed to enable an improved user experience based on the advanced technology feature set, while implementation of the new ARMv8-A ISA enables improved instruction set efficiency.Designed for 4K displays, the new Qualcomm Adreno 430 graphics processing unit (GPU) provides support for OpenGL ES 3.1 plus hardware tessellation, geometry shaders and programmable blending. The Adreno 430 is designed to deliver up to 30% faster graphics performance and 100% faster GPGPU compute performance, while reducing power consumption by up to 20%, as compared to its predecessor, the Adreno 420 GPU. The Adreno 430 GPU also enables a new level of GPU security for secure composition and management of premium video and other multimedia.The Snapdragon 810 processor introduces high speed LPDDR4 memory, features frame buffer compression and external 4K display support via HDMI1.4 and was the first mobile platform to implement Qualcomm VIVE 2-stream 802.11ac with multi-user MIMO, which makes Wi-Fi networks more efficient in order to maximize the performance of local connectivity for mobile devices.The Snapdragon 810 also supports for Bluetooth 4.1, USB 3.0, NFC and the latest Qualcomm IZat location core for ubiquitous and accurate location services.The Snapdragon 808 processor is designed for premium performance and integrates the same LTE-Advanced, RF360 and Wi-Fi connectivity as the Snapdragon 810 processor and includes 2K display support. Both chipsets are fully software compatible with the 64-bit ARMv8-A instruction set.The Snapdragon 808 is designed for WQXGA (2,560x1,600) displays, the new Adreno 418 GPU provides support for OpenGL ES 3.1 plus hardware tessellation, geometry shaders, programmable blending. It is designed to support up to 20% faster graphics performance than its predecessor, the Adreno 330 GPU. The Adreno 418 GPU also enables a new level of GPU security for secure composition and management of premium video and other multimedia.The Snapdragon 808 is configured with two ARM Cortex-A57 cores paired with a quad Cortex-A53 CPU, features 12-bit dual ISPs, LPDDR3 memory support and frame buffer compression and external 4K display support via HDMI1.4.Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 and 808 processorsPhoto: Company

EverFocus, the leading business-to-business security manufacturer, received positive feedback for their events and innovative booth design at Secutech 2014 held at Taipei World Trade Center Nangang Exhibition Hall.The 17th international exhibition and conference for electronic security, info security, fire & safety secutech was held at the Nangang Exhibition Hall come to an end on March 21. On the first day of the opening ceremony, representatives of many countries in Taiwan, VIPs and industry sectors advanced gathered. EverFocus expands their booth this year to showcase their latest technologies such as 360-degree panoramic camera and PTZ cameras, latest 10x optical zoom network camera. Most of all, the events they have during the three-day-periods is the highlight of the show.EverFocus Electronics held a total of seven product presentation, organized by a number of professional colleagues EverFocus demonstrated 10x optical zoom network cameras and in-car solutions combined with successful cases in different vertical markets. The interactions with the audience significantly enhanced the brand awareness of consumers as well as deepen the public impression of EverFocus products.EverFocus uses the latest 360-degree panoramic camera and PTZ camera to perform a combination of their technology, making the surveillance easier and more efficient. In addition, this year EverFocus sets up a complete electronic HD-SDI solution, combining four 8-channel HD-SDI DVR together and using only one mouse to operate all four and which is equal to a 32CH DVR effect.Over the years, the award-winning EverFocus is listed in the 50 top global manufacturers again. Their ENVR8304E NVR won the secutech award.During and after the exhibition, EverFocus' has been receiving enthusiastic responses from their visitors and media. EverFocus promisd that in the future, they will continue to introduce more complete solutions to manufacturers and provide "service" based services for customers. If you need detailed information about EverFocus products, please visit http://www.everfocus.com.tw/EverFocus drew massive attention during the opening ceremony at Secutech 2014

NXP Semiconductors N.V. announced the appointment of Li Zheng as Senior Vice President Sales & Marketing, Greater China and Country Manager for China. Zheng, who will be based in Shanghai, will replace Mike Yeh, who is retiring from the company after an impressive 30-year career in semiconductors industry.Prior to taking up this position, Zheng held the position of SVP, worldwide marketing for SMIC Corp. Here, he was responsible for the product line roadmap, technology readiness management, technology promotion and joint development programs with major customers. Zheng has held a series of high profile management positions including Chairman & CEO of Renesas Electronics China and Hong Kong, and Senior Vice President of NEC Electronics China and Hong Kong region.NXP is committed to building on its industry leading position in China, with 8,000 of the company's employees currently based in the region. NXP designs and creates solutions that enable secure connections for a smarter world; a vision which supports China's latest five-year plan.NXP is already the largest supplier of automotive semiconductors in China. Growth in this sector is expected to further accelerate the development of connected cars solutions, from smart mobility to enabling energy efficiency, safer traffic and air pollution reduction.NXP is also the market leader for other lines of business in China including, banking, mobile transactions, AFC, NFC and infrastructure. Meeting the increasing demands of the Chinese mobile device market, NXP provides mobile and cloud connected devices and system protection semiconductors to the major Chinese mobile brands. In addition, NXP's leading technologies are enabling secure connections and solutions for smart cities. Innovations in energy efficiency, smart lighting, smart buildings, and smart mobility are supporting customers in China for future development in the era of the Internet of Things."Li brings to the role in-depth knowledge of the specific demands of the China market", said Rick Clemmer, president and CEO, NXP Semiconductors. "His long tenure in the semiconductor and electronics industries will provide us with valuable experience and underscores our commitment to this important region. We are pleased to welcome Li to the team.""Li replaces Mike Yeh, who is retiring from this position", Clemmer continued. "I'd like to take this opportunity to thank Mike for his contribution to NXP. Mike's dedication to build our success in Greater China, and his admirable leadership has been crucial in helping driving our leading position in the region."

The leading OGS touch panel manufacturer Fortrend's new 23.1-inch large-size touch panel has obtained the European CE approval, becoming the first globally to have obtained such an approval and setting up a new benchmark for larger-size touch panels. And this will be a standard in all the models in production.Nowadays electrical and electronic device are flooding our daily life. We all have experienced annoying noises talking on our mobile phone when coming close to PCs or driving. Those noises result from electromagnetic wave interference between devices. That is the reason why we have to turn off all our electronic devices when we are flying on a plane to avoid the danger of interfering with the flight control equipment. Besides, high frequency electromagnetic waves are also a hazard to our health. Not only the central neuron system but also the autoimmune system may be harmed, as well as our cardiovascular system and leukocytes. Medical scholars have noted that low intensity microwave will accelerate the aging of the eye lens, shrink the angle of vision, and cause visual issues.The projective capacitive touch panel must fulfill the 14 test programs to obtain CE approval:EMI test portion:*Conduction*Radiation*Harmonic*Voltage Fluctuation & Flicker*Disturbance Power*ClickThe EMS test portion:*ESD*RS*EFT*Surge*CS *PMF*Dip*Harmonics and Inter harmonicsThe Interference endurance test puts the device into a high electrical frequency environment, and the conducting endurance test directly puts 150K - 80M Hz noise into the power source. The tested device must not have malfunction in performance. Those products that pass the above strictly test are more stable and reliable. An OGS touch panel is a flat and thin device, and it is a big challenge to produce such an OGS touch panel sized 20-inch and larger - a challenge that ordinary small scale manufacturers will find it hard to overcome.Take a close look at the products that Fortrend produces, and you will notice in them all the global trends: environmental protection, healthier life, and convenience for daily life. Fortrend's management team is egaer to play an even bigger role in the industries, and look forward to seeing more of its products integrated in 1st-tier vendors' products worldwide.

Swiss-based u blox, a global leader in cellular and positioning modules and integrated circuits, introduces the CAM-M8Q GPS/GLONASS/BeiDou/QZSS antenna module. The module integrates a u-blox M8 satellite receiver IC plus SAW filter, LNA, TCXO, RTC, passives and a pre-tuned GNSS chip antenna in a tiny 9.6 x 14.0 x 1.95 mm package. Just add power for instant stand-alone global positioning! Combining low power consumption with high-sensitivity, high jamming immunity and concurrent GNSS operation (GPS/GLONASS, GPS/BeiDou, or GLONASS/BeiDou) the surface-mount CAM-M8Q is truly a drop-in solution for reliable and accurate satellite positioning anywhere in the world. "Our CAM-M8Q is perfect for customers designing highly compact products who want to speed up product development while freeing resources for core activities," explains Thomas Nigg, VP Product Marketing at u-blox, "the CAM-M8Q is a pre-tuned, performance and cost optimized module providing satellite positioning on an extremely small footprint. It is literally an 'instant' positioning solution." CAM-M8Q is ideal for a wide range of applications such as personal locators, handheld navigators, wearable electronics as well as vehicle telematics systems used for emergency call, anti-theft, insurance and road pricing. Consistent omnidirectional antenna performance insures excellent performance regardless of module orientation. CAM-M8Q also has a feature whereby the internal chip antenna can be used as a backup antenna if the design makes use of an external antenna. This is an important feature for applications where there is a risk that the primary external antenna may malfunction or suffer damage, for example in vehicle tracking systems where damage to the external antenna is possible. The CAM-M8Q module uses the latest u-blox M8 GNSS receiver chip qualified according to AEC-Q100 and is manufactured in ISO/TS 16949 certified sites. Qualification tests are performed as stipulated in the ISO16750 standard: "Road vehicles - Environmental conditions and testing for electrical and electronic equipment". The CAM-M8Q is form-factor compatible to predecessor modules UC530 and UC530M, allowing the upgrade of existing designs with minimal effort. Detailed information about the CAM-M8Q and evaluation kit EVK-M8CAM can be found on the u-blox website: http://www.u-blox.com/en/gnss-antenna-modules-global-positioning-made-easy.html. For samples and evaluation information contact the u-blox office nearest you. u-blox' drop-in CAM-M8Q antenna module tracks all GNSS satellites, including two simultaneously