According to research by the United Nations, 68% of the world's population will live in cities by 2050. This trend has prompsted many governments to actively invest in the construction of smart cities that can meet the needs of the public for safety, comfort, and convenience. Thanks to rapid economic growth in recent years, such investment is especially substantial in the burgeoning countries of ASEAN and the South Asian regions, which are recognized as the most vibrant regions for smart city development.Major developing countries, including Indonesia, India, and Vietnam, are now on paths of economic growth that quite resemble that of Taiwan in its early stages. When building smart cities, these ASEAN and the South Asian countries can readily draw from Taiwan's early experience, from telecommunication infrastructure, such as 4G/5G, Wi-Fi 6, and NB-IoT, to a range of smart applications derived from a solid ICT foundation.To address such topics, Chunghwa Telecom is working with DIGITIMES to organize an online seminar entitled "Smart City Solutions Day: 5G & Innovative Applications" that will be held from 15:00 to 17:00 on Tuesday, October 26, 2021. Representatives from ASEAN and South Asian countries are more than welcome to attend this seminar, where they will be guided through a complete blueprint on how to build a smart city using such solutions as smart poles and smart transportation.With ample experience in overseas markets, Chunghwa Telecom has intimate knowledge of the cultures and market demand of various countries. Now, as conditions for overseas export have matured, assistance can be provided to ASEAN and South Asian countries to expedite the process as they build high-quality smart cities that satisfy local needs.Chunghwa Telecom extends its invitation to government agencies of ASEAN and South Asian countries, associations and foundations, system integrators, and Taiwanese businesses in those regions to participate. Seminar participants can quickly gain a firm grasp of the infrastructure, management, and application development related to smart cities, creating innovative services that benefit the government, public, and industry.iRegister nowjSmart City Solutions Day: 5G Innovative applications
G.SKILL International Enterprise, the world's leading manufacturer of extreme performance memory and gaming peripherals, has announced the newest extreme performance DDR5 memory, the Trident Z5 RGB and Trident Z5 series, tailor-made for the upcoming next-gen Intel platform. Designed for flagship performance and engineered with high-quality, hand-screened memory ICs, the Trident Z5 family DDR5 memory kits will launch at speeds up to DDR5-6400. At the peak of the memory specification stack stands the ultra-low-latency DDR5-6400 CL36-36-36-76 16GBx2 memory kit, constructed with high-performance Samsung DDR5 memory ICs.To watch the Trident Z5 series trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqgqI60cNEIDDR5-6400 CL36 16GBx2 - Ultimate performance built with Samsung DDR5 ICThe G.SKILL Trident name is widely known for its amazing overclocking prowess, and the Trident Z5 for the DDR5 generation is no exception. Among the extreme performance memory specifications, the Trident Z5 family will include the incredibly low-latency specification of DDR5-6400 CL36-36-36-76 16GBx2, created with high-quality Samsung DDR5 ICs and best-in-class components. Compared to the standard DDR5-4800 CL40, the vast increase in frequency speed and tighter latency pushes DDR5 performance to new heights. See below for a screenshot of the memory kit validation:Blazing-fast DDR5 extreme performanceUshering in a new era of memory performance, DDR5 memory introduces unparalleled data transfer speeds compared to the previous generation. At speeds up to DDR5-6400, the Trident Z5 family memory kits are engineered with high-quality, hand-screened DDR5 ICs to achieve extreme memory performance. The Trident Z5 RGB and Trident Z5 series DDR5 memory kits are the ultimate choice for experiencing ultra-high performance on next-gen DDR5 platforms.Premium dual-texture heatspreader designThe all-new Trident Z5 family incorporates hypercar elements into the iconic Trident heatspreader design, creating a sleek and futuristic exterior. Featuring a black brushed aluminum strip inset into a smooth metallic silver or powdered matte black body, and topped with a sleek piano black top bar on the Trident Z5 series or a translucent RGB light bar optimized for smooth lighting on the Trident Z5 RGB series, the Trident Z5 family memory kits are ideal for any PC build themes.Luminous RGB lightingTrident Z5 RGB series feature a completely redesigned RGB light bar with hypercar-like design elements for a sleeker and streamlined appearance. Customize the RGB lighting and enable lighting effects via the G.SKILL Trident Z Lighting Control software, or sync the module lighting with other system components through supported third party motherboard software.Revolutionary DDR5 performance & power managementDesigned to fully utilize the faster frequency speed and boost data transfer rate, each DDR5 IC is implemented with twice the amount of banks and bank groups, as well as a doubled burst length, at 32 banks across eight banks with a burst length of 16. Combined with a module layout comprised of two 32-bit sub-channels, DDR5 memory is capable of delivering more data than DDR4.Additionally, DDR5 memory modules are built with an on-board PMIC (power management integrated circuit) chip, allowing better granular power control and more reliable power delivery to improve signal integrity at high frequency speeds. Ultimately, ensuring the highest level of system stability for gaming and for work.Availability & specificationsTrident Z5 and Trident Z5 RGB DDR5 memory kits will be available via G.SKILL worldwide distribution partners by November 2021. See below for a table of memory specifications available at launch for the Trident Z5 family.About G.SKILLEstablished in 1989 by PC hardware enthusiasts, G.SKILL specializes in high performance memory, SSD products, and gaming peripherals designed for PC gamers and enthusiasts around the world. Combining technical innovation and rock solid quality through our in-house testing lab and talented R&D team, G.SKILL continues to create record-breaking memory for each generation of hardware and hold the no. 1 brand title in overclocking memory.G.SKILL's newest extreme performance DDR5 memory, the Trident Z5 RGB and Trident Z5 seriesMemory kit validation on the Trident Z5Trident Z5 specifications
DataVan, the world-leading POS terminal provider, recently introduced VIVA, a new POS series, in DataVan's product lineup. V-2150 is the first VIVA series product to be released. Meanwhile Taiwan's stimulus voucher program with more promotion packages is carrying out. It is believed that the launch of V-2150 will be beneficial to support retailers to meet this business opportunity."V-2150 adopts fanless, ultra-slim, and easy access and swap hard drive design featuring 15-inch projected capacitive 10-point multi-touch. These features lead to easier installation, manipulation, and maintenance," said Crystal Chan, sales director at DataVan. "These advantages are helpful for clients to focus on sale and marketing to increase more profits."In addition, V-2150 is highly flexible to support DataVan's POS extension modules, including MSR, RFID, i-Button, second LCD display, and VFD customer display. The outstanding expandability offers a better shopping experience between retailer and customer."Although the pandemic seriously impacted economy, recovery is believed to arrive through stimulus program and our innovation," said Kris Hsu, general manager at DataVan. "DataVan will be the trusted retail partner with reliable POS and retail solutions to fully support economic recovery."Please visit DataVan official website http://user153152.psee.io/3pfyra to explore more unique V-2150 features.With convenience and reliability, V-2150 is an ideal solution for retail
AIOTO Tech has announced the launch of the AIOTO GO, a wireless AI security camera with 4G LTE capabilities and a 2-month standby battery life designed to protect outdoor spaces. While most AI home security cameras rely on Wi-Fi connectivity, AIOTO GO offers video monitoring in places where WiFi or power are not able to be accessed. Users can even be ensured of their security during an internet or power outage.The AIOTO GO overcomes some of the most common problems with AI surveillance, such as frequent false alarms and blurry video footage. Its innovative AI object detection technology can distinguish between humans, animals and vehicles with more than 90% accuracy. Additionally, this high-end security camera utilizes the Sony Starvis IMX 307 CMOS image sensor to capture details even in low-light environments, and records Full HD 1080p videos at 30 frames per second.The AIOTO app offers a more thoughtful notification process than other security systems on the market. It allows users to preview a snapshot of suspicious activity before they download any footage, which effectively reduces unnecessary data usage and fees. Furthermore, the app helps users customize their own monitoring system. Users can pair several cameras with the AIOTO app and set up uptime and downtime for each one of them, so their AIOTO GOs will start or stop recording at specified times.Key features of AIOTO GO:*AI-powered passive infrared motion detection*100% wire-free*IP65 weather-resistant*Standby battery life of up to 60 days per charge*Mobile SIM card included*App offers real-time monitoring, multi-camera scheduling, preview video footageAIOTO GO, advanced AI-powered remote surveillance systemPhoto: Company
With the rapid development of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIOT), more and more OT/IT systems (PLC's, ICS/SCADA devices, and supporting components) are connected to IP networks. This has greatly facilitated the innovation of digitalization but also brought a tremendous risk in terms of cybersecurity. Information security has become an essential aspect in the construction of smart manufacturing systems. EtherWAN, a global leader in industrial communications and networking, partnered with Bureau Veritas in November 2020, and has successfully obtained its first IEC 62443-4-1 certification in July 2021.Pascal Le-Ray, general manager of Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services Division, Technology Products Business Line Taiwan, pointed out that connectivity of devices, driven by the trend of smart applications, is becoming more and more popular especially after the 5G commercialization in 2019. The development of manufacturing systems, autonomous cars, the Internet of Vehicles (IoV), and other industrial fields are also accelerating. To enhance system security, a wide range of organizations have begun to establish information security standards for connected equipment. IEC 62443 is currently the most accepted standard.Maggie Chao, general manager of EtherWAN, said that with the rise of Industry 4.0 and the IIoT, multiple connections between industrial control systems, computer operations, and server services have become the norm, and network security is the focus of most concern today. EtherWAN continues to focus on customer needs and is actively committed to the development of network security technology. The company has successfully obtained the official certification "IEC 62443-4-1 Cyber Security Standard" (maturity level for all IEC 62443-4-1 practices assessed up to Level 2) issued by the international inspection and certification group "Bureau Veritas." Obtaining the IEC 62443-4-1 certification is an important milestone, one that demonstrates the high specification requirements of EtherWAN's products and the company's determination to maintain customer cybersecurity.As for the importance of IEC 62443 to Taiwan's industry, Pascal further indicated that in recent years, incidents of OT cyberattacks have been prevailing, and in response global industry players have been paying increased attention to information security. Under this situation, it is important for Taiwanese manufacturers to obtain certification for their products in order to grasp the corresponding business opportunities in smart manufacturing.Obtaining the IEC62443-4-1 certificate shows that EtherWAN's product development and life cycle management procedures fully comply with industry standards. From product planning, specification definition, design, implementation, verification & validation, mass production, delivery, all the way to the operation-and-maintenance phase which includes software and hardware patches, etc., all process phases and tasks are carried out in accordance with the guidelines of IEC 62443-4-1. Not only is the efficiency of product development improved, but more importantly the quality of products is further enhanced and guaranteed. Moreover, it also shows that EtherWAN has the ability to respond immediately to product security incidents, by working with customers closely and adopting "Defense in Depth" strategies to reduce the impact and consequences caused by security related events.After passing this first milestone, EtherWAN will make strides towards a second achievement - the implementation of IEC 62443-4-2 security requirements in EtherWAN secure products. EtherWAN will cooperate with customers to fully understand the requirements of products intended for use in their application environments, conduct risk assessment and threat modeling analysis on potential cyber security threats, complete corresponding cyber security requirement specification (CSRS), and finally implement CSRS in EtherWAN's secure products. EtherWAN's customers can obtain reliable industrial-grade cyber security solutions from EtherWAN's secure products and professional assistance.Maggie Chao (left), GM of EtherWAN Taiwan, and Pascal Le-Ray, GM of Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services, Technology Products Taiwan
DTS, a global leader in next-generation audio, imaging and sensing technology and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Xperi Holding Corporation, have announced that Novatek Microelectronics, a major chip supplier for TVs, will be supporting DTS Play-Fi on its line of SoCs targeting the TV market.DTS Play-Fi adds category-leading wireless audio features to TVs including whole-home TV audio streaming, multi-room music playback from leading music services, app-based headphone streaming with Wi-Fi range, and immersive surround sound. Because Play-Fi works over industry-standard Wi-Fi, no additional hardware is required in the product's design, and manufacturers can add advanced wireless capabilities across a wide range of price points within their product portfolio.Novatek, one of the world's largest semiconductor chip suppliers for TV displays, will be supporting DTS Play-Fi on their latest Smart TV SoC solutions. Licensees will be able to leverage Novatek's turnkey solutions to build TVs that seamlessly connect to Play-Fi compatible amplifiers, soundbars, speakers, and subwoofers. Play-Fi is used today by over 30 brands and is featured in hundreds of products. These products, irrespective of brand, can be used in conjunction with Play-Fi-enabled TVs to create surround sound and whole-home audio solutions."With the rise of multi-channel streaming content from major services, more people than ever can create a theater-like experience in the comfort of their living room," said Jimmy Su, VISG GM, Novatek. "Play-Fi lets consumers do it without the impediment of unsightly wires, cables or adapter boxes, while Play-Fi's innovative use of Wi-Fi lets TV manufacturers avoid adding additional hardware costs to their design.""Novatek's SoC solutions power many of the best brands and TVs in the market today," said Dannie Lau, general manager, DTS Play-Fi. "Through Novatek's support of DTS Play-Fi, manufacturers can now leverage these solutions to quickly bring TVs with powerful wireless audio capabilities to market."DTS x Novatek
With the advent of the age of AI, high-speed computing has become the focal point for many industries when building data centers. However, with powerful computing capabilities comes pervasive heat in server rooms, and thus, one after another, major server and data centers have turned their attention to new cooling system designs in order to maintain the stable operation of their IT systems. The Canadian company CoolIT Systems has been researching cooling technology for many years.Not only does the company have complete solutions at hand which they design and manufacturer themselves, they have also configured their solutions to meet the needs of various businesses across different fields. In terms of professional servers, CoolIT Systems has already joined hands with data center industry leaders such as HPE, Dell EMC, Intel, etc, to develop cooling technology that is high both in quality and usability, and also working directly with data center operators and designers. Aside from that, the company also offers all-in-one cooling solutions for consumer desktop computers. CoolIT Systems offers high-quality services from single solutions to large scale production including installation and deployment.Through 20 years of experience in cooling technology development, CoolIT Systems has gained a deep expertise in the field. Take the star of the market in recent years for example - the split flow skived cold plates. This product has obtained multinational patent rights. It can capture high heat from running electronic devices and IT systems to make their reliability conform to international standards. Furthermore, this product can be combined with cooling distribution units (CDU) to monitor the status of cooling components within the system, allowing businesses to build an administration platform that is both easy to use and manage.Aside from cutting-edge products, professional knowledge on servers and complete end-to-end service also makes CoolIT Systems technology the favored choice among international data center leaders, which has led to many collaborative ventures currently underway. Since proper functioning of servers is closely related to business operations, data centers demand not only professional expertise, but also high system stability. When it comes to choosing partners, industry leaders such as HPE, Dell, EMC, Intel etc, tend to set extremely high standards and work only with the best.CoolIT Systems has spent more than 10 years conducting research on the inner workings of servers, starting at the lowest level, gradually accumulating their expertise. The company was able to earn the trust of industry leaders to collaborate on the development of systems' core architecture. CoolIT Systems is already offering cutting-edge cooling solutions for high-speed computing products to multiple major global server providers. For example, direct liquid cooling (DLC) is used to help data centers where air cooling is not an option, thus reducing operation costs, and increase the systems' return on investment.Globally, Taiwan has always been a major hub of desktop computers and server industries. In addition to technical depth and top-ranked production capabilities, Taiwan's geological location makes it the best choice for Euro-American companies trying to enter the Asia-Pacific market. As an expert in liquid cooling systems, CoolIT Systems is already working with some Taiwanese companies to adapt its products into their businesses. The company is planning to expand its collaboration portfolio, establish a solid team in Taiwan, and join hands with Taiwanese businesses to increase its influence in the Asia-Pacific market. Furthermore, CoolIT Systems will also fortify its supply chain system in the Asia-Pacific region. By increasing the service capabilities of distributors through technology licensing, CoolIT Systems can help clients gain a foothold in the market and offer high-quality solutions.Patrick McGinn, executive vice president of Business Operations of CoolIT SystemsPhoto: Company
As part of its Power Focus campaign, Digi-Key Electronics, which offers the world's largest selection of electronic components in stock for immediate shipment, is collaborating with Power Integrations, a leading innovator in semiconductor technologies for high-voltage power conversion, to offer Power Integrations' InnoSwitch3 IC family with PowiGaN technology.This technology delivers high-impact performance for demanding consumer and industrial applications while simultaneously reducing energy consumption.As more applications increase their reliance on smart devices and power automation, demand for higher-efficiency solutions with stronger thermal performance is rising and GaN is quickly replacing silicon. PowiGaN is Power Integrations' internally-developed technology that allows InnoSwitch3 ICs to achieve 95% efficiency across the full load range and up to 100W in enclosed adapter implementations without heat sinks."We are excited to work with Digi-Key to make our InnoSwitch3 ICs available to such a broad, global audience," says Trevor Hiatt, channel marketing director at Power Integrations. "GaN technology is revolutionizing the power electronics industry and the number of applications requiring PowiGaN levels of efficiency and integration is growing. Digi-Key's ability to reach the worldwide engineering audience is invaluable in allowing us to support customers of any scale."David Stein, vice president of global supplier management at Digi-Key agrees: "This campaign with Power Integrations demonstrates our ongoing commitment to working with industry leaders to offer components that are more efficient, more compact and lighter than silicon alternatives, and will power faster, more efficient, and diverse applications."For more information about Power Integrations and to order from their product portfolio, please visit the Digi-Key website.Digi-Key has joined with Power Integrations to offer the InnoSwitch3 IC family, as part of its Power Focus campaign.
Consumers are constantly seeking personalized products and services, artificial intelligence (AI) incorporated with multimedia display and machine vision solutions in retail stores are helping retailers align their offerings with the expectations of their customers. Advanced AI algorithms can look into tracking data, social media impressions and digital footprints of consumers to decode their interests. Likewise, while robots have been assisting with inventory management in warehouses and stock rooms for retailer, wholesalers, and distributors, we can expect to see more autonomous solutions taking to the shop floor too.These disruptive technologies in retail are seen across the value chain and are emerging as a powerful tool for retail brands to gain a strategic advantage over their competition. With this trend, the global Industrial PC manufacturers accelerate the digital transformation for retail industries by introducing various smart embedded systems. The rise of intelligent technologies boosts the new design of POS, kiosks and digital signage systems changing the landscape of retailing.The powerful use cases with multiple high-quality displays to show communicating information with vivid visual aids are bringing unprecedented opportunities for the retail market. However, rapid improvements in image quality and resolution plus the transition to cloud-based management of the images has become the trend in recent years.Therefore, in addition to high-speed computing capabilities, the need for connectivity in retail multimedia systems is also growing day by day. The embedded systems with the advancement in image processing and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies, today now provides smart, interactive user's experience to engage customers in new exciting ways.GIGAIPC, a Taiwan-based embedded system provider and award-winning manufacturing facility with decades of experience in board-level and system-level products for 5G, IoT, machine vision, industrial automation, smart retail and healthcare, is launching a market event to address how the multimedia systems designed and deployed by retail stores to optimize processes.In response to the different multimedia needs of smart retail, GIGAIPC provides industrial computer board with the key features of two HDMI ports, two DisplayPort sockets and one Embedded DisplayPort (eDP) port. Talking about scalable solution for high performance digital display connectivity, DisplayPort is serving as the new interface standards for LCDs and projectors. This is particularly suited for portable devices that have limited connector space especially in the tightening retail floor plans.On the other hand, DisplayPort utilizes an effective digital protocol and provides an expandable foundation to enable amazing digital display experiences. Designed for low power implementation and high performance, DisplayPort enables multiple display technology while providing compatibility with existing equipment. This becomes high-quality displays to enhance shopper's in-store experience.After years of development, the embedded systems take advantage of the global ecosystem, which benefits from high volume, standardized technology and well established suppliers able to design and deploy solutions. The scale economics and interoperability benefits of global industrial standards also apply to sector-specific equipment, and well-developed supply chains and established best practices are now in place in retail sectors.This white paper download event particularly suited to design house, solution providers and system integrators aiming to provide POS, kiosks and versatile smart retail solutions with requirements for reliable performance. It discusses how these industrial computer boards and box PCs meet the needs of demanding applications and can contribute to process automation across a range of sectors. The GIGAIPC product offerings include the low power consumption, versatile I/O solutions and lightweight physical design with a thickness of only 30mm, targeting slim-design equipment.To learn more about more GIGAIPC product offerings for smart retail, digital signage, embedded platforms and computing solutions, please visit the registration web pages for more details at https://www.digitimes.com.tw/seminar/GIGAIPC_20210831/GIGAIPC industrial solutions are emerging across the retail industry
Digi-Key Electronics, which offers the world's largest selection of in-stock and ready-to-ship electronic and automation components, announced that it has secured a distribution partnership with Siemens to offer their wide range of automation and control products.Siemens is the largest supplier of high-quality products for manufacturing automation and control applications, including automotive manufacturing, data centers, electronics manufacturing, healthcare, intralogistics, food and beverage, textiles and more. This partnership brings Siemens' reliable, durable and easy-to-use products such as power supplies, human-machine interface (HMI) technology, programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and heavy duty switches to Digi-Key Electronics customers around the world.Siemens' future-focused software, hardware and powerful automation technologies - backed by global sales and support - covers the entire production process and offers maximum interoperability across all automation and control components."We are proud to partner with Siemens, the global leader in automation, to further our commitment to maintaining the world's largest selection of automation products," said Eric Wendt, strategic program development director at Digi-Key. "Siemens' leading-edge technology and broad product offering, combined with our extensive reach and inventory, will be a powerful combination.""E-commerce is one of our fastest growing industrial automation distribution channels in the US, and we're proud to be launching our new partnership with Digi-Key," said Marla Davids, vice president of digital industrial sales at Siemens. "Our customers expect greater flexibility and convenience now more than ever, and Digi-Key has the online product selection and unique engineering design tools that are important to their success. With Dig-Key's special emphasis on new product introductions, we're looking forward to further growth."For more information about Siemens and to order from their product portfolio, please visit the Digi-Key website.Digi-Key Electronics now distributes Siemens' leading automation and control products
