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s touched and dismal I was to learn the shocking cases in medical science made me more spade into the matter on how technology especially Internet of Things (IoT) is changing the healthcare melancholies. Reading about Bill, who had a seizure and crashed his car into a tree, crushing both legs. Arteriography revealed that his right leg was salvageable but his left leg was not. Unfortunately, the x-ray technician mislabeled the films, mixing left for right, and the orthopedic surgeon first amputated Bill's right leg. What a pity blunder! Hence, preventing wrong-site surgery became one of the main safety goals of the Joint Commission for Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). Establishing protocols became an accreditation requirement for hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and office-based surgery sites. Technology is one avenue to which many in the healthcare profession are turning to create devises or systems that limit the amount of harm medical staff and doctors can do to patients. Lack of digitization has contributed to one of our greatest national challenges—lack of health insurance and underinsurance. Underwriting is the bedrock of this entire business. A study by the Harvard University last year showed that nearly 5,000,000 deaths occur in India annually due to medical errors triggered by lack of practical knowledge among the doctors and nurses to handle patients when brought to the hospital. When we had a candid with Satish Kumar V, CEO at EverestIMS,he notes, “Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) is driving a revolution in healthcare”. Whereas, Kiran Zachariah, VP- IoT Business Solutions, Subex emphasized, “Through smart pillboxes, IoT is enabling dosage compliance which in itself is a big problem among patients.” Also,Lux Rao, Director & Leader – Solutions, Dimension Data India cited, “Companies will continue to invest in creating innovative services and implement IoT within healthcare.” Below they further manifested on the current healthcare locus and their expertise to help evolve the era of ‘Connected Healthcare’.
Satish Kumar V CEO EverestIMS
Kiran Zachariah VP- IoT Business Solutions Subex
Lux Rao Director & Leader – Solutions Dimension Data India
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How is digital healthcare transforming formats, sizes and speeds is becoming a healthcare? challenge for enterprises to turn them into KZ: Let us look at a country like India timely, accurate and actionable insights. which spans a huge area in terms of SK: Healthcare advancements have till Healthcare providers are using emerging geography. When we think of administering now been immense, however most of technologies like Artificial Intelligence healthcare services in rural and remote them have been relegated directly to (AI) and IoT to develop innovative, areas, the challenges are but daunting. health requirements. Medical technology sustainable and flexible solutions to From lacking proper surface transportation has lagged when it comes to embracing ensure equitable spread of technology in infrastructure to simply the time taken the internet and its deep potential. With India. Tele medicine, artificial intelligence for a practitioner to visit such places, the the coming of the Digital Healthcare, (AI)-enabled medical devices, and problem is but apparent. Through digital technology now blends the best of both blockchain electronic health records means, doctors can pay a virtual visit to worlds for the benefit of patients. Digital are just a few concrete examples of patients in no time, get access to their Transformation in Healthcare encompasses digital transformation in healthcare. The medical records and even do research Artificial Intelligence, AR & VR, Block Chain current technology penetration, growing on the combination of medicines required for Secure Data Transfer and much more. population, advancing economy, and to best treat a medical problem. This has It unifies internet and other technologies accelerating healthcare industry are all not just reduced the cost of healthcare with medical technology (software and responsible for the increased demand in administration but has also made life hardware) to create entities that are far digital healthcare. Earlier if a patient had easier for practitioners and patients alike. greater than the sum of their parts. Things any healthcare concerns they used to rush This saves time, money and resources for like remote medicine, big data analysis, to the hospital. However, with a growing all the healthcare participants involved patient monitoring, preventive medicine digital presence, patients now explore including the government. Overall the and a host of others are now redefining the internet for hospital sites, e-mailers to economy itself stands to gain through the landscape for healthcare providers connect to the doctor. Other than this, saving resources and through a healthy and patients alike.All these systems have patients have online access to medical workforce. now evolved into the “Internet of Medical records which they can share with their Things� (IoMT). doctors. The ever-increasing integration Impact and Scopes IoT Brings in the of highly diverse technology for data Healthcare Sector? LR: Technology is playing a transformational generation in medical, biomedical and role across all sectors. It is not only healthcare fields is useful. Recognizing the KZ: Beyond enabling monitoring and revolutionizing the pharma and healthcare importance of technology-based solutions, measurement of various parameters industry with path breaking solutions like the Government of India is designing and related to healthcare, IoT is also helping smart pills, smart hospitals, surgical robots developing an API based ecosystem for healthcare service providers keep their and thereby enabling us to live longer its flagship health insurance Ayushman equipment in prime condition (with and healthier life. The burst of data in all Bharat scheme. preventive maintenance). IoT is also
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enabling doctors to study their patients remotely and also probe various parts of the body without having to resort to complex surgical procedures. Through smart pillboxes, IoT is enabling dosage compliance which in itself is a big problem among patients. These are but a few uses. SK:The Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) is the collection of medical devices and applications that connect to healthcare IT systems through online computer networks. Medical devices equipped with Wi-Fi allow the machine-to-machine communication which is the basis of IoMT. These IoMT devices link to cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services, on which captured data can be stored and analyzed. IoMT is also known as healthcare IoT. Its scope spans collecting critical metrics about the patient's health like Heart Rate, BP, Oxygen, Blood Sugar level, ECG, etc., and then stores this important data on the Cloud which is then shared to relevant authorized personnel like physicians, insurance companies etc. IoMT’s impact on healthcare is vast in both breadth and depth. It helps in providing continuous monitoring, alerting and reporting where it enables “Real time monitoring and alerting” through connected smart band type devices which help save lives in the event of an emergency like cardiac arrests, sudden ‘Low BP’ and a host of others. The IoT devices collect, report and analyze the data in real-time which eradicates the need to store the raw data. Further, healthcare operations allow organizations to acquire vital healthcare analytics and data-driven insights which speed up decision-making and are often less prone to errors.IoT for healthcare can also be used for research purposes. IoT systems help us to collect a massive amount of data about the patient’s illness which would have taken many years if collected manually. The collected data drives statistical studies which are imperative for medical research. Existing devices are now being updated by IoT by simply using embedding chips of smart devices. This chip enhances the assistance and care that a patient requires. LR: According to a Nasscom report, globally, the Internet of Thing (IoT) is seeing a meteoric rise to become a $300 billion industry by 2020 and India will play a
crucial part by capturing 20 per cent of the market share in the next five years. The government's planned investment of about USD 2B+ for 100 smart cities, over the next five years, is expected to be a key enabler for IoT adoption across these industries. In addition, industries such as healthcare, retail, and agriculture are also expected to make significant progress in IoT adoption. Healthcare today is undergoing a radical shift backed by emerging technology like Internet of Thing (IoT) set to transform and improve access within the industry. IoT’s ability to connect devices and networks can be harnessed to create more streamlined, efficient processes and
analyze and communicate real time medical information, including actionable trends to doctors, diagnosticians and healthcare workers. Wearable devices (to monitor pulse, heart and other health data), wearable sensor patches (to gather insights on medical effectiveness, health patterns), sensor enabled mobile devices (to remotely monitor chronic illness patients) and IoT enabled clinical trial solutions (to improve the outcomes of clinical trails and reduce costs) are some of the examples of the technology led innovation in the healthcare sector. Going forward, companies will continue to invest in creating innovative services and implement IoT within healthcare to
provide remote monitoring facilities in the healthcare sector. In a country like India, where there is only one doctor for every 11,000 people (WHO recommends a ratio of one doctor for every 1,000 people), adoption of such new-age technologies can play a pivotal role in developing the healthcare ecosystem, enable real time patient access and eventually, reduce the burden on existing healthcare infrastructure. Comparing the implementation of IoT from a decade ago when it was still in its infancy, to now, most types of devices come with connectivity, including medical equipment that are intelligent and aware of their surroundings (through sensors). Through cloud computing and analytics, these IoT-enabled tech solutions can gather,
create lucrative, low-cost digital and device solutions aimed to increase productivity, improve patient outcomes and analysis of data. Distance is now conquered by Telemedicine The practice of using IoMT devices to remotely monitor patients in their homes is also known as telemedicine. This kind of treatment spares patients from traveling to a hospital or physician's office whenever they have a medical question or change in their condition.Remote doctor sessions are also helping many patients skip the queues and distance involved by directly consulting with the doctor over Video Conferencing apps. This also helps in providing medical assistance in remote
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areas.IoT in healthcare has even reached the operating rooms, the inner sanctum of surgeons. Powered by artificial intelligence, connected robotic devices have already been used for a variety of surgeries. A robot-assisted surgeon gains increased vision and precision thus pushing the limits of laparoscopy and minimally invasive surgeries. Following the surgery, numerous IoT sensors then collect, analyze and transmit data to prevent postsurgical complications. Surgical instruments and devices can also be connected with the video output to provide high-resolution images and record the tiniest details. Once they are automatically saved to a cloud location, other specialists can easily access these records for various purposes including education. The educational value of IoT in healthcare is worth a special mention. All because the educational material based on data collected from IoMT devices offers new platforms for learning which often provide better insight than
traditional learning systems. The gains are manifold with patients benefiting from lower insurance costs, cheaper health monitoring, quick appointment scheduling, sharing of medical records, pre-diagnosis and a host of others.The healthcare providers gain from seamless data flow, direct patient management, enhanced physician efficacy, increased diagnostic accuracy, point-of-care coordination, real-time communication and passive care.
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Expertise & Solutions in IoT Technologies in the Healthcare Sector? LR: A major shift is underway in the healthcare industry. It’s moving from a fragmented fee-for-service healthcare model to an integrated outcomes-driven model that’s focused on providing better, more personalised care. Patients, government regulations, and new digital technology are all catalysts for healthcare industry transformation. Providers are under pressure to provide cost transparency to enable consumers to make more active decisions around their care. Online services are being made available to patients to deliver personal health records, to provide personalised care, and to improve preventative and post-acute care practices. With our expertise, we take a two pronged approach of 1) Improving clinical workers’ efficiency and effectiveness through the use of advanced technology, so healthcare providers can focus on their core business while providing a better experience not just to their patients, but also to their staff and 2) Innovating and providing better technology based alternatives to existing healthcare practices. Case Study 1) Helping neurosurgeons achieve greatness is what inspires Canadian start-up, Synaptive Medical, to develop pioneering surgical technologies. The crossdisciplinary team of engineers, scientists and business experts work together to improve patient care, and a reliable IT infrastructure is critical in this process. Synaptive needed a solution that would support rapid growth and allow them to focus on their core business. Through our Managed Cloud Platform, we provide Synaptive with a secure and reliable IT infrastructure, enabling them to focus on developing innovative technologies. Through the cloud platform, Synaptive can bring solutions to market faster, expand effortlessly anywhere in the world, access resources when needed, and improve cost-savings Case Study 2) One of Brazil’s largest hospital networks Hospital AlemaoOswaldo Cruz (HAOC) needed to modernise their entire networking landscape, but was hamstrung by an ageing, legacy network infrastructure that was unable to keep up with the demands of patients and medical
staff. To improve the customer experience, HAOC needed to modernise their entire networking landscape which was made possible when HAOC deployed a nextgeneration networking solution, a new contact centre system, and a virtualised server environment, allowing for increased service availability and better control over the network. Resilient networks and failsafe data storage has allowed HAOC to scale with ease while providing the best customer experience to their patients and employees. Case study 3) Artificial Intelligence (AI) diagnosis support solution of our group company NTT DATA Services was able to detect 56 emphysema cases while normal diagnosis without AI detect 17 cases during a recent Proof of Concept (PoC) conducted at the DeenanathMangeshkar Hospital and Research Center in Pune, India. We also developed a smart ICU system which collects and analyzes several vital signs of ICU patients simultaneously by using Artificial Intelligence (AI). The SmartICU sends doctors and nurses an early alert of which patients are at imminent risk. Predicting possible complications and delivering best supportive care is extremely important to improve an overall ICU survival rate. With the use of emerging technology, healthcare is expected to see huge advancements in use cases such as AI driven diagnostics, personalised treatment, early identification of potential pandemics, and imaging diagnostics, among others. SK: EverestIMS has engaged with Bionic Yantra to provide the software solution that will operate their product REARS while also managing the hospital and clinical engagement which includes doctors, therapists, patient session management and insurance. EverestIMS products mesh with that of Bionic Yantra to offer an integrated system that benefits both patients and healthcare providers alike. Bionic Yantra makes products for the specially-abled and less-abled. It offers two specific systems – REARS & a Personal Mobility Device. Rehabilitation System - The Robotic Exoskeleton Assisted Rehabilitation Systems (REARS) accelerates the rehabilitation considerably (reduction to 1/3rd the time) and enables standard therapeutic procedures. Further the safety harness
component eliminates chances of fall. Personal Mobility Device - Once the patient leaves the hospital environment, the patient (paraplegic / hemiplegic) needs a device to enable him / her to move about within home and perform Activities of Daily Living independently. It is intended for usage by eligible patients other paraplegics / hemiplegics, post approval by medical staff. This device is under design and development. With the integration of Everest’s software, the cohesive solution now offers far greater depth of performance and features that would provide deeper insights into data collected from a handicapped person. The software records information from multiple sessions which is then analyzed and based on the output, provides succinct information to the doctors which helps them make better and more informed decisions and predictions. Using this data, patient specific routines can be created and prefed into the system which is then activated at the next session. The use of routines in physiotherapy offers the opportunity to increase the dose, intensity and specificity of rehabilitation. The availability of safe and reliably automated therapy can also facilitate intense practice – at a reasonable cost, as well as continuous challenge during rehabilitation, which is known to accelerate recovery and improve rehabilitation outcomes. EverestIMS products are also integrated with the Real Time Location System (RTLS) for Patients, Doctors, Staffs and Equipment which help manage the complete inventory of devices, supplies and medicines along with indoor location tracking and medical network integration. KZ: We are an IoT security solution and services provider. Our role is to secure the entire eco-system including data, networks and other infrastructure components to ensure that IoT continues to offer value to healthcare service providers and their customers. Our solution, Subex Secure works towards protecting IoT deployments from malware, ransomware, crypto miners and other malicious malware used by hackers and developers to exploit weaknesses and for pilfering data or extorting ransom from IoT users. -NILOY@BISINFOTECH.COM n
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Businesses are now operating amidst widespread disruption, which stems from changes in society and regulations, coupled with the threats and opportunities presented by the exponential advancement of technology. Intelligent automation is disrupting and transforming economies around the world. Against this backdrop, it is no longer viable to plan a single “one shot� Digital Transformation. Rather, organizations must be able to constantly adapt at pace: seizing opportunities and neutralizing threats as they arise. They must also innovate extensively, not just to revolutionize the products and services they offer, but also to highly optimize their internal operations.Digital shockwaves are now rapidly propagating towards Business-to-Business (B2B) markets and their impact will be significant by the year 2020. One of the most powerful levers an organization must shape its destiny is the act of deciding how to apply the resources it possesses(including people,
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money and physical assets). There is a symbiosis between the unifying purpose, resource allocation, leadership, governance and organization structure, with the organizational culture. Given the synergy, they influence,as well enable each other. What is also needed is a mechanism to ensure that the organization is outward looking and constantly assessing and evaluating future new technologies, potential partnerships, competitors and disruptive business models. We describe this as the searchlight and the radar. Emerging technologies such as fifthgeneration (5G) wireless networks, artificial intelligence, IoT (The Internet of Things)and advanced robotics is changing jobs today and creating an increased demand of skilled workers.These technologies promise to transform most sectors of the economy. Organizations are evaluating different emerging disruptive technologies that will have a major impact on economies and employment. Many jobs are becoming more technology-intensive, and all workers will need some baseline skills as a result. As industries from health care to agriculture, manufacturing to banking are being reshaped using these new technologies, there is a need of new skills and hence the demands for these kinds of jobs being created.Hiring for a newcollar job means shifting your strategy from the traditional methods of seeking college education degrees and former job experience. Real-time perspective analytics and artificial intelligence will have a major impact in the automation, optimization and flexibility of connected ecosystems as we head towards the year 2020. Connected Robots will be managed and controlled in completely new ways enabled by the offloading of selected processing to the Cloud. Augmented workers, who receive relevant information-
via wearables or handheld devices, interactive virtual agents, would be the imminent future. On one hand, there is a growing economy with a booming, world-class information technology sector; on the other, we struggle with the skill gap required for the same.Relevant education and training will be of paramount importance to meet the seemingly ever-changing skills requirements. A solid background in key areas(i.e. computing) will enable people to continually learn andadapt, in contrast to the idea that people must become quickly specialized in specific topics (i.e.Big Data). Overspecialization and oversimplification will not suffice. The skills needed are digital skills to run automation and software, robotics, analyze data, artificial intelligence, cyber security, cloud computer maintenance and much more. A well-defined public-private collaboration will be needed that takes technology-based learning beyond the big cities. There must be a constant effort towards building a long-term skills development strategy that keeps the workforce relevant and sustainable for future technologies and does not change with any political or economic shifts.To have effective path forward questions related to issues of skill alignment needs to be addressed at a fast pace for the organizations to remain in the global competitive market. Faced with uncertainty, businesses must change the very essence of how they operate. Their purpose, culture, leadership, governance and structure must all be re-evaluated and potentially transformed. And the rewards can be great: organizations who are successful will not just manage to survive but will be able to thrive in a digitally disrupted world, and hence contribute to a digital economy.
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IN 2018, INFINEON SHIPPED MORE THAN 7 BN AUTOMOTIVE PARTS WORLDWIDE The semiconductors need to come in the highest quality, as consumers will be even more sensitive than usual for any issues of the new electric cars cite Stephan Zizala, Head of the business line Automotive High Power, Automotive Division, Infineon Technologies(Munich). During this interview, Stephan underlines the challenges and Infineon’s solutions to address the evolving Electric Vehicle segment. Edited Nub. STEPHAN ZIZALA Head of the Business Line Automotive High Power -Automotive Division - Infineon Technologies(Munich)
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What are the current challenges for semiconductor players knowledge-based innovation in this domain? in the EV segment? Achieving a very aggressive time-to-market with limited Electrified vehicles are the key strategic priority for our development resources is a key issue for our customers. Infineon customers in the next years. Most of them plan the quickest can help here with industry’s broadest semiconductor and steepest volume ramp of a completely new technology portfolio for electromobility: From of their company history. The battery and the power silicon IGBTs to SiC, from chips to semiconductors are the key influencing factors for the reach, modules, complemented with cost and performance of the cars. To be successful optimized drivers, sensors our customers need a semiconductor and microcontrollers supplier that enables them to develop to reduce scalable car platforms, provides development highest quality and can scale time. With production very quickly our system to very high volumes. In approach, 2018, Infineon supplied we enable power semiconductors to the 15 out of the top selling customer 20 electric and plug-in to react quickly hybrid electric vehicles to changes in the dynamic worldwide - proving that electro mobility market. we meet our customers’ IGBTs account for half of the requirements globally. We driving system cost; they have a track record in ramping up command 8-10% of the total EV production cost. production volumes quickly. Infineon is How are you modelling towards Automotivethe first company which produces power Qualified IGBTs for this segment? semiconductors on 300mm wafers.Therefore, The semiconductors need to come in the highest quality, we can produce significantly more chips per wafer than our competitors and we are in a unique position as consumers will be even more sensitive than usual for any issues of the new electric cars. We believethat for to ramp up our production capacity quickly. There are evolving criticalities in battery pack system an IGBT achieving just automotive qualification is not management, induction motor design, braking to radar enough. We see this in all regions. One of Infineon’s systems etc? How is your company tackling to bring up a core competences is meeting the quality and reliability
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requirements of electromobility. Infineon was the first semiconductor company to develop specific electromobility products more than 10 years ago. All of our experience is captured in signoff and quality assurance rules which we apply to new products. By this, our products meet the stringent “Infineon Automotive” quality requirements and provide a unique advantage for our customers: less complaints! In 2018, Infineon shipped more than seven billion automotive parts worldwide. Less than 0.00001 percent of them were object of a customer complaint.Infineon’s quality is unmatched in the market.
of the subsidies, we expect the NEV market to continue to grow, supported by the new dual credits regulation. China set the target to achieve a 20% penetration rate of NEVs in 2025.EU is today the second largest market for EVs & HEVs. We expectthis market in the EU to grow very fast in the next years also driven by ambitious targets to reduce the CO2 footprint. The first step will be in 2020/2021 when OEMs will have to meet a CO2-target of 95g/km on an overall fleet level. This represents a significant decrease from the 118,5g/km measured in 2017.And this gap can be only met with a significant increase of EVs & HEVs. This year, EU also set a long-term target Which markets do you reckon to be with an additional reduction targetfor in-demand for EVs & HEVs? fleet emissions of 37,5%by 2030. One China is and will remain the largest European OEM estimated that such a xEV market for the next few years. CO2 target could only be achieved with Regulations at state, province and a 40% share of EVs.Other key regions city levels as well as subsidies for New such as the US, Japan & Korea will Energy Vehicles (NEVs, including BEV, further drive the xEV growth, also driven PHEV and FCEV) played a major role by emission regulation. In the mid-term, in the development of this market.In India will become a key market for the next years, despite the reduction xEV, driven by a very aggressive target
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Lastly, your flagship product in this domain? In order to support the automotive industry in quickly building up a broad and cost competitive portfolio of hybrid and electric vehicles, Infineon has established a scalable family of power modules called HybridPACK Drive. It addresses main inverters. It is available in several versions optimized for different inverter performance levels. All of them have the same footprint,which allows system developers to scale inverter performance quickly and without a major system redesign. The different performance levels are mainly achieved by different cooling systems. The family already includes a module suitable for electric vehicleswith a battery voltage of 700 V or more for ultra-fast charging. The next step will be a silicon carbide based module in the family.
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TI INDIA ALIGNS TO BRING NATIONAL DESIGN CONTEST In 2018, IICDC reached more than 26000 students from 1760 colleges The contest has seen engineering students launch 20 start-ups & file over 150 patents Diverse start-up ideas across agriculture, waste management, urban infrastructure fostered by IICDC Texas Instruments India (TI India), All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Department of Science and Technology (DST) and Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) have joined hands to strengthen the innovation ecosystem, enhance skills and drive a start-up culture amongst engineering students by ensuring that India Innovation Challenge Design Contest (IICDC) is accessible to students even in remote corners of the country. IICDC is a national design contest for engineering students. The announcement was made at the finals of IICDC 2018, aligning with the announcement of this year’s top 10 winning teams. The finalists will get an opportunity to take their start-up idea from the lab to the market, supported
by a fund from DST of INR 4.94 Crore, incubation at NSRCEL, and technical mentorship from TI engineers along with access to TI tools and technology. IICDC has incubated 20 start-ups till date. The winners include SRM Institute of Science and Technology from Tamil Nadu who won the Chairman Award for Technical Innovation on ‘Inkless Printing
Technology’. A. P. Shah Institute of Technology from Maharashtra was the first runners up for their innovation ‘Solar Energy Harvesting for Wireless Sensor Node’ and Sri Manakula Vinayagar Engineering College from Puducherry was adjudged second runners up award on their innovation ‘Mustard Seed Processor Machine’.
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Infineon was named Supplier of the Year 2018 in the electronics category by Continental Automotive. Continental honored the best supplier in 14 different categories. They evaluated factors that contribute to customer satisfaction. Those include, for example, technology and innovation, product quality and supply chain management as well as overall strategy and outstanding effort. On the achievement, Peter Schiefer, President of the Automotive Division of Infineon, commented, “We are putting great effort into top quality products and services. Therefore, we are very happy to be acknowledged as a partner by one of the most important automotive suppliers in the world.” Infineon is one of the leading supplier of automotive semiconductors in the world. The company produces sensors, microcontrollers and power semiconductors as well as power modules for vehicles.Recently, Infineon has also received several accolades from other automotive global players such as Toyota and Hyundai-Kia as well as Bosch, UAES, Denso, and Mitsuba. In the 2018 fiscal year, the company shipped more than seven billion automotive parts worldwide – not even 0.00001 percent of them were object of a customer complaint, said Infineon.
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Flex establishes a new manufacturing facility, Flex Chennai Industrial Park 3, located in Walajabad, Tamil Nadu, India. Inaugurated by Shri Ajay Prakash Sawhney, IT Secretary, Government of India, the new facility spans over 159,000 square feet. “We are thrilled to celebrate the inauguration of our latest manufacturing facility in India that offers one-stop solutions ranging from engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and logistics services to increase our customer’s competitiveness and decrease time to market. This further reiterates our continued commitment towards the Government of India’s ‘Make in India’ vision and entrenches India’s position as an important manufacturing base for Flex,” said Richard Hopkins, senior vice president of operations at Flex. In addition to Flex Chennai Industrial Park 3, Flex has ten other facilities in India totalling more than 1 million square feet providing world-class manufacturing, after-market services and global business services. “Flex has been in India over the last 18 years and has the right building blocks to help our customers who wish to innovate, create, and gain access to markets both domestically and globally,” said Hopkins. This facility will further expand Flex’s manufacturing operations in India.
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3M NEW CUSTOMER INNOVATION CENTRE IN MUMBAI Designed to evoke a dialogue through storytelling and hands-on contact with technologies. Strengthening its innovation footprint in India, 3M unveils their third Customer Innovation Centre (CIC) in Andheri, Mumbai. The opening of the innovation center reflects the company’s global vision to improve every life. With an indepth understanding of organizations, customers and global trends, this CIC is a testimony of 3M’s commitment to innovation for India. The approach to this center builds on 3M’s global model of providing memorable experiences by showcasing 3M technologies and solutions to spark curiosity and advance dialogue. It will serve as a hub to bring together customers, partners and policymakers to foster collaboration and co-creation, thereby delivering value. It also customizes the
experience for each customer, exploring solutions that are directly tailored to the individual’s needs. Other features include several interactive touchpoints facilitated through digital technologies to enhance visitor experience. Local application stories show 3M science in action in India, touching on several key trends. They show how 3M solutions can help address current and future challenges across sectors like transportation,
manufacturing, construction, energy, healthcare, consumer and safety. 3M’s latest innovations and connecting technologies are brought to life through digital content, product and technology demos, environmental graphics and user experience. Kris Sridhar, Executive Director, R&D, 3M India commented, “3M’s CIC is a place where one can gain fascinating insights, and also experience how we inspire solutions by connecting people and technology. It is here where 3M’s unique culture comes to life. Design is a prominent feature of the CIC, bringing in a refreshing storytelling format that enables visitors to see how science powers 3M innovations. As an aesthetic addition, the CIC in Andheri has a feature wall in the main lobby, of the iconic Mumbai Sea Link, made from 3M reflective material.
BROADCOM SET ITS SIGHTS TO RITU FAVRE SVP AND GM OF NI ACQUIRE SYMANTEC SEMICONDUCTOR BUSINESS
Broadcom is reportedly in discussion to acquire the security software maker, Symantec. According to the reports, the semiconductor company would be securing a deal of no less than USD 15 billion. The announcement comes after Broadcom had acquired CA Technologies last year. After the Trump administration denied the company’s attempted acquisition of Qualcomm, CEO Hock Tan surprised the industry with the abrupt move from the semiconductor space to software business. This is what led to the acquisition of CA. A purchase of Symantec would bring Broadcom a fresh chance to sort out a large, underperforming software company, according to the FT. The people involved in the matter have denied commenting although a proper announcement on the deal could be made after the Fourth of July holiday or could fall apart.
National Instruments appoints Ritu Favre as Senior Vice President and General Manager of the company’s semiconductor business. In this role, Favre will set the strategic direction to drive business growth and build on the company’s positive momentum in the industry. “Ritu brings more than 25-years-experience in the semiconductor industry and a deep understanding of our target market and customers. She is a proven leader with a passion to empower teams to achieve results,” said Eric Starkloff, NI president and COO. Favre is a seasoned high-tech industry leader with experience across general management and executive leadership roles in the RF and semiconductor industries. Most recently, she was CEO of NEXT Biometrics and served on the Cohu Board of Directors.Commenting on her new role, Favre said, “I believe NI is well positioned to capture the tremendous opportunity that is occurring with the commercialization of 5G and today’s software-centric smart devices,” Prior to her role as CEO of NEXT Biometrics, Favre built profitable businesses while holding senior management positions with market leaders such as Motorola, Freescale Semiconductor and Synaptics. She received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in electrical engineering from Arizona State University. “I look forward to applying my experiences to help accelerate NI’s progress in the fast-paced semiconductor market, with a focus on driving sustained growth,” added Favre.
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ST ANNOUNCES 2019 Q2 FINANCIAL RESULTS STMicroelectronics reported its financial results for the second quarter ended June 29, 2019. ST said that, as planned, in the Q2, the company returned to its sequential revenue growth. The revenues increased 4.7%, above the mid-point of ST’s guidance of 2.4%, driven by specialized imaging sensors, RF products for front end modules, silicon carbide MOSFETs and digital automotive, partially offset by general-purpose analog, microcontrollers, and legacy automotive products. The company delivered an operating margin of 9.0%. “During the first half of 2019 we delivered sales and profitability results in line with our quarterly guidance and we continued to advance our strategic investment,” read the company statement Jean-Marc Chery, STMicroelectronics President & CEO, commented, “Looking at the third quarter, we expect strong sequential revenue growth of about 15.3% at the mid-point. This growth will be driven
by engaged customer programs and new products in a softer than expected legacy automotive and industrial market. Gross margin is expected to be about 37.5% at the mid-point, including about 140 basis points of unsaturation charges.
STMicroelectronics expects the net revenues to be in the range of about $9.35 to $9.65 billion for the full year 2019. In addition, the semiconductor company has also confirmed an investment plan worth $1.1 to $1.2 billion.
MICROCHIP SETS UP NEW R&D VISHAY MLCCS NOW AVAILCENTER IN CHENNAI ABLE WITH REDUCED LEAD TIMES
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Microchip Technology has established a new research and development center in Chennai, India. Spread over approximately one lakh square feet, the new center is built on an existing 1.5-acre plot and is poised for further expansion and headcount growth, accommodating up to 1,200 employees. The new center will focus on IC design, physical design, Computer-aided Design (CAD), application and software development. It will also catalyze the development of the local ecosystem for integrated circuit design and specialized embedded systems development. Microchip has had a presence in Chennai since 2012 and has been growing steadily since then With additional development centers in Bangalore and Hyderabad, Microchip’s commitment to India has continued to grow over the years, with a six-fold increase in employees over the last 10 years to approximately 1,800 employees today. Microchip’s customer base in India has also grown significantly to over 1,500 today. With more than 18 business units and corporate functions already present in India, Microchip’s continued investments in the region make it a key player in the Indian semiconductor market.
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Vishay’s MLCC Division Completes Expansion Project to Increase Production Vishay Intertechnology has announced new reduced lead times for its MLCCs aligning with the company’s commitment to supporting its multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) customers, Excluding transit, Vishay’s MLCCs are now available with leads times as low as in the mid 10-weeks range for Military / Hi-Rel and RF / Hi-Frequency MLCCs, and in the lower 10 weeks range for commercial and automotive MLCCs. “In response to the global MLCC shortage, our MLCC division undertook a capacity expansion project to increase production output,” said Dave Valletta, executive vice president, worldwide sales, at Vishay. “The project is completed, and our expanded capabilities are now allowing us to significantly reduce MLCC lead times to better serve our broad customer base around the world.”
Sensor Fusion HIL with Scene Generation Integrate scene generation tools with hardware I/O to play back simulated scenarios for validating the sensor fusion and decision-making algorithms on ADAS controllers. Scene generation increases test coverage because you can create scenarios that meet specific test requirements rather than relying on road tests or previously recorded data. Application Requirements: • Integrate hardware I/O with scene generation tools like IPG CarMaker, VIRES VTD, or TASS PreScan • Synchronously generate I/O signals to interface with the ADAS controller; with tight control over timing • You can test faults like frame delays or phase coherency • Maintain flexibility for future I/O requirements as systems continue to add more cameras, radar, and I/O types like lidar
NI Solution: • Integrate with a wide variety of third-party scene generation tools using VeriStand real-time test software, so you can choose the tool that works best for you • Use PXI modular hardware to generate OTA radar signals, camera signals, vehicle bus traffic, and general-purpose I/O; it also features hardware and software faulting capabilities and nanosecond synchronization and timing control • Implement test sequencing with TestStand automated test software or Python scripting to automate test vectors and increase test coverage in shortened test schedules The NI Advantage: • Achieve the greatest control over your test system and maximize your test coverage using the openness of the NI toolchain • Change camera interfaces, inject bitstream faults, test radar sensors with real over-the-air (OTA) reflections, or add new sensor types without significant costs or hardware changes • Future-proof your system with a modular, software-defined platform like PXI combined with VeriStand; you can simply add an I/O module to the system as your requirements change
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NO MATTER WHAT YOUR APPLICATION, ANRITSU HAS YOUR VNA NEEDS COVERED! MADHUKAR TRIPATHI
Head Marketing & Optical Business, Anritsu India Pvt Ltd
Portfolio and Expertise of Anritsu in VNA? Whether it is for spectrum monitoring, broadcast proofing, interference analysis, RF and microwave measurements, regulatory compliance, or 3G/4G and wireless data network measurements, Anritsu's VNA/Spectrum Analyzer marriage is the ideal instrument to making fast and reliable measurements in the field.Anritsu offers a variety of vector network analyzers (VNAs) to suit your application. Choose from an RF VNA to a Broadband VNA, from a Premium VNA with the highest performance and no compromises to a Value VNA that offers solid performance with suitable measurement speeds for an R&D environment.
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Applications and Legacy of VNAs From Anritsu? No matter what your application, Anritsu has your VNA needs covered. Choose with confidence from the pioneers in VNA measurements, introducing the Wiltron 310 Impedance Meter in 1965, and introducing the first broadband VNA, spanning 40 MHz to 65 GHz, in 1999. The first to cover a span from 40 kHz to 125 GHz from a single coaxial connector. Wireless VNA Master + Spectrum Analyzer, the industry's broadest frequency handheld solution to address cable, antenna, component and signal analysis needs in the field: with frequency coverage from 5 kHz to 6/20 GHz.
System Integration Applications • System calibration • Path-loss characterization • General s-parameter and time domain measurements
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Optical to Electrical, Electrical to Optical, and Optical to Optical Applications • Photo receiver • Laser modulator • Optical transceiver
Mobile • UE – micro coaxial RF connectors • UE – Antennas, switches, diplexers, UE Front End Modules (FEM) • 5G network components Automotive • RF (FAKRA) connectors • Driver assistance radar
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• Connectors • Cables • Electromechanical • Switches • Attenuators • Couplers • Filters • Isolators • Circulators • Phase shifters • Radar connectors • Near-field and far-field antenna measurements
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Simple Active Applications • Amplifier characterization Wireless Power Transfer Applications • KQ product • Maximum efficiency
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Overview of Anritsu ShockLine Family of Vector Network Analyzers (VNA)? Anritsu’s ShockLine Family of Vector Network Analyzers (VNA) is a series of five VNA models (with 16 products to choose from) that provide a broad range of solutions to meet your unique performance, application, and budget needs. Whether you are looking for an economical, portable 1-port solution or a
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full-featured solution that delivers best-in-class performance, the ShockLine family of VNAs provides you with: • Simplicity: compact, durable, and ready-to-use right out of the box • Economy: wide frequency range across the family of solutions with fast test times for optimal throughput • Great performance: fast measurement speeds with high dynamic range minimizes test times and maximizes throughput in automated and manual test applications • Stability: excellent corrected directivity and minimal drift reduces measurement uncertainty and smaller guard bands for improved yield in production • World-class customer support: 3-year warranty provides the support and service when you need it. Anritsu’s modern architecture employs the patented nonlinear transmission line (NLTL) shockline technology, which enables high-frequency measurements at an economical cost.
• Superior Dynamic Range - up to 142 dB • High available power - up to +14 dBm • Best test port characteristic performance - up to 50 dB in Directivity • Best time domain analysis • Fast and accurate optoelectronic measurements from 70 kHz to 40, 70 GHz and 110 GHz, at 850, 1060, 1310 and 1550 nm wavelengths, using MN4765B O/E Calibration module
VNA Master: The VNA Master MS2038C is the industry’s highest performance Handheld Vector Network Analyzer with frequency coverage from 5 kHz to 20 GHz PLUS a Spectrum Analyzer covering 9 kHz to 20 GHz. The VNA Master MS2038C is a compact handheld multi-function instrument that offers a portable yet powerful vector network analyzer, allowing you to do S-parameter analysis in the field… anytime, anywhere. The MS2038C also offers a high-performance spectrum Elaborate on VectorStar Family of RF, µW, mmW VNAs analyzer with industry-leading ultra-low noise floor. Based on from Anritsu? Anritsu’s 8th generation handheld platform, the MS2038C offers unmatched measurement breadth, depth, and precision, reducing the number of different tools needed to analyze modern communication systems in the field, on a tower, on a flight line, or in a vehicle. Equally impressive, this measurement tool offers the industry's first 12-term error correction algorithm in a handheld VNA. With a typical measurement speed of 350 µsec per point, this is ideally suited for tuning filters in the field, where multiple S-parameters often interact during tuning. Using a 3-receiver architecture, the MS2038C can measure and display all 4 S-parameters at once with with a single connection to the DUT.
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The VectorStar™ family is Anritsu's Premium VNA line, providing the highest overall performance on a modern platform. The MS4640B VectorStar VNA offers the broadest coverage in a single instrument, 70 kHz to 70 GHz. The additional two decades at the low end are even more impressive than the guaranteed 70 GHz coverage on the high end. • Broadest frequency span from a single coaxial test port covering 70 kHz to 70 GHz in a single instrument and 70 kHz to 145 GHz in the Broadband configuration. Extendable to 1.1 THz • Universal Fixture Extraction (UFX) software option provides advanced de-embedding tools for test fixture extraction. • IMDView™ software coupled with the internal combiner option offers the ability to switch from S parameters to IMD measurements in a single connection • Highest performance pulse measurements— PulseView™ offers 2.5 ns pulse resolution with 100 dB dynamic range • 4 -port single-ended or balanced measurements using DifferentialView™ analysis • Internal trace-based eye diagram option provides the ability to display Time Domain, S-Parameters, and Eye Diagram analysis with active sweep updates
Update: June 2019 Anritsu Company introduces a 43.5 GHz frequency option for its 2- and 4-port ShockLine™ MS46122B, MS46322B, MS46522B, and MS46524B vector network analyzers (VNAs) with guaranteed specifications using Anritsu’s Extended-K™ type connectors and components. The ShockLine family becomes the first VNA to support specified 43.5 GHz functionality in a K-connector
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environment, creating distinct cost-of-test and time-to-market advantages in high-frequency applications, including 5G, satellite, and signal integrity. With the introduction of the Extended-K calibration kits and accessories, the option eliminates the need to use inconvenient adaptors or completely change the connector type. It provides design and manufacturing engineers with an efficient solution that adds the critical 3.5 GHz to a test environment for verification of products used in emerging applications. Anritsu leveraged its design and characterization capabilities to extend the K-connector frequency performance. The additional 3.5 GHz of guaranteed coverage enables customers to remain in the K-connector environment rather than transition to more expensive and less robust 2.4 mm connectors, saving cost and increasing compatibility across test environments.
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ShockLine VNAs Price and Performance? The ShockLine MS46122B, MS46322B, and MS46522B are 2-port VNAs that provide a range of price and performance in three distinct configurations to meet the needs of a wide variety of applications. The MS46122B USB VNAs are packaged in a compact 1U chassis and are externally controlled via USB from a user-supplied PC. The MS46322B is designed in a selfcontained, compact, and rugged 2U chassis that includes the power supply and computer. The MS46522B Performance ShockLine VNA delivers unprecedented value and performance in numerous test applications up to 92 GHz. For 4-port test environments, there is the ShockLine MS46524B series. The VNAs deliver economical and performance efficiencies in a multiport VNA to lower the cost-of-test and speed time-to-market.
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VIAVI pioneered the first true 5G base station analyzer for large-scale deployments, the CellAdvisor 5G, capable of validating and troubleshooting 5G radio access. Built from the ground up with practical field deployment needs in mind, VIAVI leveraged the 15-year track record of this product line, and the resulting relationships the company has with its Tier-1 customers, to develop the next generation of the base station analyzer solution used by mobile service providers worldwide. In addition to industry-first features addressing 5G standards requirements, CellAdvisor 5G includes usability enhancements, developed with customers, that further improve technician experience and
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deployment speed. The instrument was successfully used in the roll-out of the first commercially available 5G network in the United States. Key features include: support for beamforming analysis, massive MIMO and carrier aggregation; spectrum and interference analysis in Frequency Region 1 (FR1, sub-6 GHz) and Frequency Region 2 (FR2, millimeter wave); flexibility to support wider channel bandwidth configurations (5 MHz to 100 MHz in FR1, and 100 MHz to 400 MHz in FR2); touchscreen functionality; and cloudbased asset and configuration management via the StrataSync platform. or 5G ellAdvis
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I is the collection of interrelated technologies, such as natural language processing, speech recognition, computer vision, machine learning and automated reasoning that gives machines the ability to perform tasks and solve problems that would otherwise require human cognition. A report from the Australian Council of Learned Academies (ACOLA), titled: The Effective and Ethical Development of Artificial Intelligence – An Opportunity to Improve our Wellbeing, encourages to embrace emerging technology. The panel, co-chaired by UNSW Sydney Professor Toby Walsh, urges to reflect on what AI-enabled future the nation wants, as the future impact of AI on our society will be ultimately determined by decisions taken today.
“With careful planning, AI offers great opportunities for Australia, provided we ensure that the use of the technology does not compromise our human values. As a nation, we should look to set the global example for the responsible adoption of AI,” Professor Walsh said. The findings recognise the importance of having a national strategy, a community awareness campaign, safe and accessible digital infrastructure, a responsive regulatory system; and a diverse and highly skilled workforce. By bringing together Australia’s leading experts from the sciences, technology and engineering, humanities, arts and social sciences, this ACOLA report comprehensively examines the key issues arising from the development and implementation of AI technologies, and importantly places the wellbeing of
society at the centre of any development. ACOLA’s report is the fourth in the Horizon Scanning series, each scoping the human implications of fast-evolving technologies in the decade ahead. University of New South Wales' award winning outreach programme, 'India Open Day' is back and registrations have begun across the cities of Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru and Chennai. The multi-city event will be flagged off at The Ritz Carlton Hotel in Bengaluru on August 4th, followed by Chennai at Taj Coromandel Hotel on August 6th. The next leg of the event will be held in Mumbai at The St. Regis Hotel on August 9th and will conclude at the Le Meridien in Delhi on August 11th. Students can register directly online or on the spot at any of the event venues at Bengaluru, Chennai, Mumbai or Delhi.
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POWER SEMICONDUCTORS ARE THE PRIME DRIVERS OF EV AND HEV SOLUTIONS ROHM India is building an Innovation Network to enable an ecosystem play by bringing together Strategic Partners in the Key areas of Battery, Power semiconductors and Motor. Talking about their extensive plans in the EV and HEV segment, Vijay Bolloju | Fellow, Power Devices, ROHM Semiconductor India also underlines the challenges and their market expertise in this segment. Edited Nub. VIJAY BOLLOJU Fellow, Power Devices, ROHM Semiconductor India What are the current challenges for semiconductor players in the EV segment? Some of the major challengesarerapidly evolving market landscape for EV adoption, slow build-up of charging infrastructure, ambiguity in regulations and standards. Availability and Accessto low-cost components from outside India is a key challenge in justifyingindigenous R&D investments. The silver lining is the plethora of new ventures and entrepreneurial spirit that is propelling the innovation in the EV arena. There are evolving criticalities in battery pack system management, induction motor design? how is your company tackling to bring up a knowledge-based innovation in this domain?
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ROHM being a global enterprise, has access to markets where EVs have been successfully adopted, is trying to channel relevant innovations in to Indian eco system. Another key initiative from ROHM India is to foster an Innovation Network thatenables us to leverage our Global Technology
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High efficiency and high reliability of the motor is critical in realizing lower cost per mile and vehicle durability.
and Product Portfolio in ensuring India specific solutions are developed indigenously with the knowledge and success of global markets. Key roles of power semiconductor in the evolving EV & HEV segment? Power semiconductors are the prime drivers of EV and HEV solutions. They enable efficiency andreliabilityto be built into these systems solutions. Hallmark of a good EV design is the low initial cost and longest distance between charge cycles. Next Generation Power semiconductor devices like SiC and GaN enable more efficient circuit topologies like bridge less PF converters and High voltage solutions over the low voltage solutions. GBTs account for half of the driving system cost, they command 8-10% of the total EV production cost. How are you modelling towards AutomotiveQualified IGBTs for this segment? ROHMoffers a varietyof IGBTs that are optimized for specific applications. Using the right type of IGBT for the applications can optimize the efficiency and overall system cost.
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In addition, wide band gap semiconductors such as SiC and GaN have proven to reducethe losses in the systems by up to 60%. SiC can be operated well above 100 kHz. Operating at higher frequencies reduces the size and cost of the magnetics and cooling system. Hence evaluating next generation Power semiconductors will prove to be a more cost-effective proposition as an overall Systems Solution. This is an alternative that all stakeholders should consider with the due importance and attention that it deserves.
and efficient functioning of the vehicle. Motor type and design are critical to user experience. Motor parameters influence the inverter design and the control techniques. High efficiency and high reliability of the motor is critical in realizing lower cost per mile and vehicle durability. The motor needs to be designed with Indian road and weather conditions in mind as the duty cycle of motor can be extreme some times.
Which markets do you reckon to be in-demand for EVs & HEVs?
ROHM India is building an Innovation Network to enable an ecosystem play by bringing together Strategic Partners in the Key areas of Battery, Power semiconductors and Motor. It’s imperativefor the Semiconductor industry to collaborate with other eco system partners in co-creating value focused at the end consumer. EV industry offers a rare opportunity to the Power semiconductor industry as this segment is evolving rapidly and thereby
Battery, Power semiconductorsand Motorare the main drivers of EV evolution. Reliable, efficient Battery Management Systems are key to improving the performance of EV, thereby deliveringquantifiable value to consumer by reducing the cost per mile. Power electronics are prime drivers of the EV system and they enable safe
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offering ample scope for Innovation. In order to deliver exceptional value, it is important to push the boundaries of these technologies. Industry-Academic partnership is critical to explore newer topologies, material and design criteria. Semiconductor industry needs to partner with Motor and Battery manufacturers, Independent design community, Manufacturing sector as well as user groups to bring relevant, sustainable solutions to the market. Lastly, your flagship product in this domain? ROHM is a pioneer in SiC MosFET technology and is continuously improving it ever since it has released its first commercial MosFET family. SiC technology holds huge promise to make the EV technology sustainable. Analog circuits also play a vital role in the system design. ROHM has vast experience and industry proven portfolio of products to make effective EV Solutions and efficient Electronics Designs.
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ORGANIC LIGHT EMITTING DIODES EXPAND THE POSSIBLE APPLICATIONS INLIGHTING
Organic Light Emitting Diodes (OLEDs) are at the cusp of becoming the dominant technology, lighting applications as large-area light sources. These are solid-state light sources made of organic semiconductor (OSC) material.They function by a series of thin, light-emitting films composed of hydrocarbon chains, which allow them to produce notably bright light while using minimal energy. According to a recent market research report, The worldwide consumption value of selected lighting OLEDs reached $187.6 million last year; consumption value is forecast to increase at an average annual growth rate of 49.7 percent to $1.4 billion in 2022 . The total consumption value is forecast an increase to nearly $8.14 billion in 2027.
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How Organic Light Emitting Diodes work?
Similar to light-emitting diodes, or LEDs, organic LEDs create light with the use of two electrodes and a semiconductor. The major difference comes from the use of organic materials in OLEDs. There are various types of OLEDs, such as passive-matrix OLEDs, active-matrix OLEDs, transparent OLEDs, top-emitting OLEDs, foldable OLEDs, and white OLEDs. Traditional LEDs are coated with yellow phosphor to create light; however, OLEDs utilize thin layers of organic compounds to emit light through electric currents. An OLED consists of 6 layers that play a role in making the OLED well-structured and energy efficient: 1. Seal: Glass top plate 2. Cathode: Negatively charged electrode 3. Emissive Layer: Made up of organic molecules or polymers that transport electrons from the cathode layer 4. Conductive Layer: Made up of organic molecules or polymers that transport holes from the anode layer 5. Anode: Positively charged electrode 6. Substrate: Glass bottom plate
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Both OLED and LED operate onthe same principles but they are different as per their functionality. The basic difference is that an OLED provides its own illumination. OLEDs are comprised of mainly organic materials, in the form on carbon, to provide a natural light source to light the display which allows OLED lights to be bigger, lighter, and retain consistent colour. Organic LEDs are free of ultraviolet rays, whichare considered as a more ‘human- friendly light source where LEDs produce a limited amount of UV radiation. The demand for OLED lighting panels has increased due to their standout characteristics such as flexibility and ultra-thin property. OLED panels can be transformed into any shape which makes them unique in nature. Theycan be placed across an entire wall or used for whimsical lighting displays. The soft white
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lighttransmitted from OLEDs can be compared to sunlight by giving them a Colour Rendering Index (CRI) of 90 or greater.The most significant difference is thatOLED lights do not exceed 90 CRI and generate very lesser heat compared to LEDs, which makethe need for heat sinks and diffusers obsolete.
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Advantages: • Thinner, lighter and flexible than LED • Generates all colours and brighter than LEDs • Consume much less power than LEDs • Easier to produce and can be made to larger sizes. Because OLEDs are essentially plastics, they can be made into large, thin sheets • Produce own light, and has a much wider viewing range Disadvantages: • Manufacturing processes are expensive • Some OLEDs are moisture sensitive • Limited lifetime (mainly due to sensitivity to moisture) OLEDs are definitely afascinating and impeccable new form of lighting. The biggest drawback of OLED is the material used to produce blue light which degrades at a much faster rate than the other hues.OLED lighting technology is the most energy-efficient form of light thatcontinues to advance.It is predictedOLED technology will usher in a new era of Lighting technology. TÜV Rheinland, the world’s leading technology service provider, is equipped to perform a series of test on lighting quality to boost consumer confidence in the product’s quality and safety. Our network and team of experts perform comprehensive testing to demonstrate the product’s compliance with the safety standards of a variety of target markets. Our test reports are wellrecognized by overseas buyers, thus providing the customer with greater global market access. TÜV Rheinland offers tailor-made testing solutionsin response tocustomer requirements,providing customers with more testing options. To know more about our services, please visit: https://www.tuv.com
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he robotics industry is spec to create 3 million additional jobs between 2014 and 2020, led by consumer electronics and the electric vehicle industry.By 2020, robotics is a $100 billion industry, equivalent in size to the worldwide medical tourism industry in 2012. The rehabilitation robot market grows 40-fold between 2014 and 2020, fueled by advancements in rehab/therapy robots, active prostheses, exoskeletons, and wearable robotics. Between 2017 and 2020, the use of robotics generate 2 million additional job positions. 2020 sees robotics gain momentum and become vital components in a number of applications. From swarms of “microbots” to self-assembling modular robots to strengthenhancing robotic exoskeletons, applications using robotics cut across industries and transform the way work is done. Robots paired with AI perform complex actions and are capable of learning from humans, driving the intelligent automation phenomenon. Robotics Technology in 2020: 1. M icrobots allow emergency responders to explore environments that are too small or too dangerous for humans or larger robots; deploying them in “swarms” compensates for their relatively limited computational ability.
2. Exoskeletons allow users to augment their physical strength, helping those with physical disabilities to walk and climb, it also finds application in the military. 3. Body-machine interfaces help amputees to feed-forward controls that detect their will to move and also receive sensorial feedback that converts digital readings to feelings. 4. Modular robots bring forth LEGO like robotic cubes that can arrange themselves in preset patterns to accomplish specific tasks. 5. Intelligent robots combine artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies to give robots human-like expressions and reactions. 6. Robotic strength increases as elastic nanotubes give robots muscles that are more compact and stronger than human muscles; allowing robots to outrun and out-jump humans. 7. Alternately powered robots use sources like solar, wind and wave energy to be powered indefinitely and open up applications in areas that are off-grid. 8. Robotic networks emerge and allow robots to access databases, share information and learn from one another’s experience. 9. Telepresence robots act as your stand-in at remote locations saving business travelers both time and money.
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Automation as a Service Market Global Automation as a Service Market The growing technological advancements have changed the way we function in our day to day life. It has eased several processes in our personal and professional lives. Automation as a service market is one major technological advancement that we are witnessing now a days. The global automation as a service market is predicted to grow at a tremendous rate in the forthcoming years. Automation refers to a process of mechanizing a series of operations. This is done by capturing and interpreting repetitive and high-volume processes. The automation service is which is delivered via cloud is known as automation as a service. It deals with several process such as triggering responses, interpreting data, and communicating with other digital systems. Previously, these operations called for tremendous labor. Owing to this businesses had to deal with several flaws like manual errors, slow functions, and labor monotony. Automation as a service is shaping the way reparative way is performed in business unit as well as home. It helps in reducing inconsistencies from business environments and minimize errors, thereby enabling effective business processes.
Automation-as-a-service is widely accepted in organizations now-a-days. This is because of its ability to shift from slow manual processes to reliable, fast automated ones. The increasing adoption of cloud technology among the business unit is one strong factor expected to drive the global automation as a service market. The technology is already used in several business functions such as IT, finance, marketing and sales, operations, and HR. The increasing demand for automation across business process holds immense scope for automation across a number of business verticals. The automation as a service market has high capability to grow in future owing to its ability to perform the mundane tasks efficiently. Some of the industries which improving their business process with the help of automation as a service market are BFSI, healthcare, and telecommunications and IT. Global Automation as a Service Market: Overview Technological advancements have eased several processes in personal and professional lives of people. One such domain that promises improved activities
dvancements in machine-to-machine learning protocols and the adoption of better industrial interconnect standards are opening new windows of exciting possibilities. Additive manufacturing techniques are soon likely to become an integral part of factory automation. All these developments will make production systems more intelligent and responsive to emerging consumer needs.
using latest technologies is automation. Automation as a service is growing in importance over the last few years. The global automation as a service market is predicted to grow at a tremendous rate in the forthcoming years. An upcoming Transparency Market Research report sheds light on the existing and emerging trends in the global automation as a service market. It delves into the details of the market’s overview, key drivers and challenges, geographical distribution, and competitive dynamics. The report will be of high importance for both established and future players of the global automation as a service market. Drivers and Restraints Sales and marketing are key areas where demand for automation as a service will soar in the coming years. It will enable sales and marketing professionals to avoid redundant processes and steps while managing customers and service requests. Such aspects will drive demand in the global automation as a service market. At the same time, another area where the service will rise in demand is human resources. There are several processes that can be automated in human resources department.
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MOUSER IOT ROADSHOW 2019 ENDS HOUSEFULL Engineers thronged the event resulting in a hall bursting at the seams with electronics engineers passionate about IoT in general, and Smart Cities, Factories & Energy in particular. Mouser Electronics draws curtain on its 6-city roadshow with a grand event at Taj, MG Road, Bangalore. The Mouser IoT Technical Roadshow – a popular annual event that travels through top cities in India to spread the word on new IoT products, technologies, components and thought leadership. Mouser said the show saw an attendance of 270+ members. Attending delegates participated in learning how these connected machines could improve processes, streamline your operations while making your manufacturing unit a safe place to work. From smart cities to energy infrastructure, they also discovered the trends that affect
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the smart technology and solutions impacting the planning for tomorrow’s requirements in a connected city. Mark Burr-Lonnon, Senior Vice President of Global Service & EMEA, APAC at Mouser Electronics, said, “IoT is one of the most exciting and innovative trends in the industry, and these roadshows provide an excellent platform and opportunity for the engineering
community to network and experience the newest developments in Internet of Things” The Key Speakers at the event included: Mark Burr-Lonnon, SVP Global Sales & Service, EMEA, APAC & Japan, Mouser Electronics Nihal Kashinath, Founder & CEO, Applied Singularity Praveen Ganapathy, Director Applications, Texas Instruments Ashok Bhatia, Senior Manager, NXP Semiconductors Aurobind Rath, Sales head India, Cypress Semiconductor Santosh Baichwal, Regional Distribution Manager, Microchip “As the IoT space expands, Mouser will continue to be where design engineers look for inspiration and innovation, we will improve and expand these events for 2020, he concluded”
element14 SHIPS RANGE OF TOF SENSORS
NYE SIGNS FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH VVDN
element14 is distributing a range of Time-of-Flight (ToF) sensors designed to meet the changing needs of design engineers and address demand for 3D information and extended range created by new use cases. The ToF devices support applications such as gesture sensing, distance measurement, robotics, industrial automation and process control, enabling practical solutions such as monitoring the position of an object in production as it is transported through a plant on a conveyor belt. These devices from leading suppliers, increase distance capabilities irrespective of color and surface of the item tracked, maximize use potential within both indoor and outdoor environments and satisfy high-speed, small size and low power demands, driven by Industrial IoT application needs. They are available for next day delivery from element14. The Key Time of Flight sensing products added to element14 include: New to element14, the ISL29501 ToF IC from Renesas is designed for detecting objects at distances up to 2m providing a cost effective and efficient solution for distance measurement. The ISL29501 is an innovative time of flight signal processing IC that provides a complete object detection and distance measurement solution when combined with an external emitter (LED or laser) and photodiode. Its one-of-a-kind functionality, including ultra-small size, low power consumption and superior performance, makes it ideal for use with connected devices in Internet of Things (IoT) applications, as well as for consumer mobile devices, home automation and the emerging commercial drone market.
From Initial Architecture Stage to Manufacturing Support, VVDN’s Product Engineering, Cloud and ODM Services build Products from Concept to Production New Yorker Electronics has signed new franchise agreement with VVDN Technologies, an end-to-end Embedded Product Engineering, Cloud and ODM services company. The agreement unites New Yorker Electronics’ extensive market knowledge in embedded space with VVDN’s unique offering of complete design, cloud and manufacturing services. This creates an environment where customers can convert their products and solutions from “idea to reality”. VVDN (Voice/Video/Data/Network) is one of the leading product engineering, cloud and ODM services companies based in India. The company has nine design/R&D centers and four manufacturing plants in India with a global presence in the United States, Canada, Europe, South Korea and Japan. With integrated capabilities, VVDN has created a unique market direction in varied applications such as audio/video tuning, RF antenna tuning, from low power designs to complex PCB designs, from cloud and application development to DevOps/NOC operations. VVDN has several reusable IP frameworks that achieve accelerated development and faster time-to-market for businesses. VVDN’s strong partnerships and alliances with various Silicon Valley companies has helped customers remain ahead of the curve by developing cutting edge in Automotive, IoT, Networking, Cameras, Industrial, FPGA and Cloud space.
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AVNET INDIA RECEIVES ACCOLADES Avnet India recently received several accolades for its workplace practices across India. The recognition was accorded to Avnet by different institutions that assessed Avnet's workplace culture, as well as its practices towards enriching the overall well-being of its employees. Avnet India was certified as the 'Best Workplace in Electronics, India', by the Great Place to Work Institute. Avnet India has received the Great Place to Work award for two consecutive years, having topped assessment charts that evaluated more than 300 certified organizations in India. This certification assessed Avnet's employee life-cycle and people practices before recognizing Avnet as a preferred workplace, specifically in India's highlycompetitive electronics industry. Avnet also received two accolades from the HR Excellence Awards in 2019. Organized by People First, Avnet won Leading Practices in Health & Well-being,
and Leading Practices in Employee Engagement. "As a 98-year old organization, Avnet continues to ensure that our people programs are relevant and engaging. These industry recognitions are testament to our best people practices and we would like to dedicate these awards to all of our colleagues," said Willis Langford, HR Director, Avnet India. Avnet was listed in Forbes India as India's
Top 50 Companies with Great People Managers. Debasis Panda, Associate Marketing Director, Avnet India also sits among the top 100 of India's Great People Managers. Panda, based in Avnet's Bengaluru, Karnataka office, believes that a great manager leads by example while offering a culture and workplace environment where employees are able to maximize their potential.
RS AVAILS THE MEKAMON RO- ARROW RECOGNIZED AS A BOT FROM REACH ROBOTICS TOP PROVIDER BY MICROSOFT RS Components has announced availability of the MekaMon Berserker v2 robot, developed by Reach Robotics. MekaMon is sought to be the world’s first gaming robot, but is also intended for robotics engineers and hobbyists, and for a wide range of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) students from those still in the early stages of school, up to those studying engineering at university. The robot is a fully programmable four-legged unit that offers lifelike movement with three degrees of freedom per leg and impressive levels of flexibility. The robot was specially developed to work alongside he ReachEdu app, which enables students and others to connect to it their Apple or Android based device and helps them learn how to code. The robot uses visual programming suites, such as MekaDraw, MekaMotion and MekaCode from which the ReachEdu app provides users with a comprehensive introduction to coding without the need for any prior specialist knowledge and enables them to create their own programs for the robot. At introductory levels, there are built-in guided-learning missions, with the eventual aim of transitioning the learning experience from simple block-based programming to writing code and enabling them to access a range of input and output commands and takes full advantage of MekaMon’s suite of sensors and fluidic movements.
Arrow Electronics has received the 2019 Indirect Provider of the Year Award from Microsoft demonstrating excellence in innovation and implementation of customer solutions based on Microsoft technology. Arrow earned the award for its success helping Microsoft Cloud Solution Providers accelerate their revenue growth and speed the time-to-market for their unique offerings. They enabled one cloud solution provider in particular, SCC, to exceed their projected Microsoft revenue by 241 percent. Specifically, Arrow leveraged its ArrowSphere platform to build SCC’s MyCloudPortal to scale and enable them to analyze real-time analytics on their customers’ cloud spend, including usage patterns and notifications of upcoming service expirations. Additionally, Arrow worked with SCC to develop a customized on-boarding and go-to-market strategy, while providing specialized support for their sales, technical and marketing teams. The company said that award is a testament to the strong working relationships that Arrow has built within both Microsoft and the solution provider community Award finalists and winners were selected from more than 2,900 nominations collected from 115 different countries worldwide based on their commitment to customers, their solution’s impact on the market, and exemplary use of Microsoft technologies.
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You Still Need That DDoS Appliance… Here’s Why
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Managing Director-India, SAARC & Middle East, Radware India More and more organizations are adopting cloud-based DDoS defenses and substituting them for their old, premisebased DDoS appliances. Nonetheless, there are still a number of reasons why you might want to keep that DDoS appliance around.
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The Rise of Cloud Protection More and more organizations are deploying cloud-based DDoS mitigation services. Indeed, Frost & Sullivan estimated that by 2021, cloud-based mitigation service will account for 70% of spending on DDoS protection. The reasons for adopting cloud-based protections are numerous. First and
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foremost, is capacity. As DDoS attacks keep getting bigger, high-volume DDoS attacks capable of saturating the inbound communication pipe are becoming more common. For that reason, having largescale cloud-based scrubbing capacity to absorb such attacks is indispensable. Moreover, cloud-based DDoS defenses are purchased on a pay-as-you-go SaaS subscription model, so organizations can quickly scale up or down, and don’t need to allocate large amounts of capital expenditure (CAPEX) far in advance. In addition, cloud services usually provide easier management and lower overhead than on-prem equipment, and don’t require dedicated staff to manage.
It is no surprise, then, that more and more organizations are looking to the cloud for DDoS protection. The benefits of the cloud notwithstanding, there are still several key reasons why organizations would still want to maintain their hardware appliances, alongside cloud-based services. Two-Way Traffic Visibility Cloud-based services, by definition, only provide visibility into ingress – or inbound – traffic into the organization. They inspect traffic as it flows through to the origin, and scrub-out malicious traffic it identifies. While this is perfectly fine for most types of DDoS attacks, there
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the spike in outbound traffic flowing from the network. Scanning attacks: Such attacks frequently bare the hallmarks of a DDoS attack, since they flood the network with large numbers of erroneous connection requests. Such scans frequently generate large numbers of error replies, which can clog-up the outbound channel. Again, visibility into the outbound traffic is required to identify the error response rate relative to legitimate inbound traffic, so that defenses can conclude that an attack is taking place.
are certain types of DDoS attacks that require visibility into both traffic channels in order to be detected and mitigated. Examples of attacks that require visibility into egress traffic in order to detect include: Out-of-State Protocol Attacks: These attacks exploit weaknesses in protocol communication process (such as TCP’s three-way handshake) to create “outof-state” connection requests which exhaust server resources. Although some attacks of this type – such as SYN floods – can be mitigated solely with visibility into ingress traffic only, other types of outof-state DDoS attacks – such as an ACK flood – require visibility into the outbound channel, as well. Visibility into the egress channel will be required to detect that these ACK responses are not associated with a legitimate SYN/ACK response and can therefore be blocked. Reflection/Amplification Attacks: These attacks take advantage of the asymmetric nature of some protocols or request types in order to launch attacks that will exhaust server resources or saturate the outbound communication channel. An example of such an attack is a large file download attack. In this case, visibility into the egress channel is required to detect
Application-layer Protection Similarly, relying on a premise-based appliance has certain advantages for application-layer (L7) DDoS protection and SSL handling. Certain types of application-layer(L7) DDoS attacks exploit known protocol weaknesses in order to generate large numbers of forged application requests that exhaust server resources. Examples of such attacks are low-and-slow attacks or application-layer SYN floods, which draw-out TCP and HTTP connections to continuously consume server resources. Again, although some such attacks can be mitigated by cloud scrubbing service, mitigating some types of attacks requires application state-awareness that cloud-based mitigation services usually do not possess. Using a premise-based DDoS mitigation appliance with application-layer DDoS protection capabilities allows organizations to have this. SSL DDoS Protection Moreover, SSL encryption is adding another layer of complexity, as the encryption layers makes it difficult to inspect traffic contents for malicious traffic. In order to inspect traffic contents, cloud-based services must decrypt all traffic, inspect it, scrub-out bad traffic, and re-encrypt it, before forwarding it to the customer origin. As a result, most cloud-based DDoS mitigation services either provide no protection at all for SSL-based traffic, or use full-proxy SSL offloading which require that customers upload their certificates to the service provider’s cloud infrastructure. However, performing full SSL offloading in the cloud is frequently a burdensome process which adds latency to customer
communications and violates user privacy. That is why many organizations are hesitant – or don’t have the capability – of sharing their SSL keys with third party cloud service providers. Again, deploying a premise-based appliance allows organizations to protect against SSL DDoS floods while keeping SSL certificates in-house. Layered Protection Finally, using a premise-based hardware appliance in conjunction with a cloud service allows for layered protection in case attack traffic somehow gets through the cloud protection. Using a premise-based appliances allows the organization control directly over device configuration and management. Although many organizations prefer that this be handled by cloud-based managed services, some organizations (and some security managers) prefer to have this deeper level of control. This control also allows security policy granularity, so that security policies can be fine-tuned exactly to the needs of the organizations, and cover attack vectors that the cloud-layer does not – or cannot – cover. Finally, this allows for security failover, so that if malicious traffic somehow gets through the cloud mitigation, the appliance will handle it. The Best Practice: A Hybrid Approach Ultimately, it is up to each organization to decide what is the optimal solution for them, and what type of deployment model (appliance, pure cloud, or hybrid) is best for them. Nonetheless, more and more enterprises are adopting a hybrid approach, combining the best of both worlds between the security granularity of hardware appliances, and the capacity and resilience of cloud services. In particular, an increasingly popular option is an always-on hybrid solution, which combines always-on cloud service together with a hardware DDoS mitigation appliance. Combining these defenses allows for constant, uninterrupted protection against volumetric protection, while also protecting against applicationlayer and SSL DDoS attacks, while reducing exposure of SSL keys and improving handling of SSL traffic.
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ANRITSU JOINT 5G NR OTA MEASUREMENT SOLUTION Anritsu Company and ETS-Lindgren have expanded their collaboration in cellular and short-range technologies with the integration of Anritsu’s Radio Communication Test Station MT8000A for 5G Over-the-Air (OTA) testing with the ETSLindgren EMQuest EMQ-100 Antenna Measurement Software. The accurate and flexible turnkey solution allows user equipment (UE) developers and manufacturers to characterize and validate the 5G OTA performance of their designs. This collaboration enables existing customers to efficiently upgrade their LTE solutions to support 5G New Radio (5G NR). Anritsu’s new MT8000A test platform supports the latest 5G technologies, including wideband signal processing and beam forming required by 5G NR enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB) while the ETS-Lindgren’s EMQuest EMQ-100 offers a wide range of fully
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parameterized test methods for measuring basic antenna performance metrics, as well as testing both radiated and conducted performance of various wireless devices. Anritsu began shipping the MT8000A with both sub-6 GHz and mmWave last year and, now with commercial 5G devices available, Anritsu and ETS-Lindgren can reliably test and validate the OTA performance of 5G devices using the MT8000A with the ETS-Lindgren hardware
and software. To date, Anritsu and ETSLindgren have successfully delivered several 5G NR OTA test systems. The seamless integration of this hardware and software solution results in an efficient turnkey package for 5G NR test applications. “Our latest collaboration with ETS-Lindgren is based on our previous success together, and combines our innovative MT8000A with the ETS-Lindgren EMQuest EMQ-100 to establish a truly unique test system that addresses the market need,” said Adnan Khan, Senior Business Development Manager, Anritsu Company. Jari Vikstedt, Director Wireless Solutions with ETS-Lindgren added, “From our early days collaborating on OTA test requirements, to the challenges presented by today’s new 5G NR technologies, we appreciate that Anritsu shares our commitment to innovation and high quality test and measurement solutions for wireless devices.”
FLUKE CORPORATION ACQUIRES PRÜFTECHNIK
SERIES OF PERFORMANCE OSCILLOSCOPES
Fluke Corporation has acquired Germany-based PRÜFTECHNIK, one of the leading company in precision laser shaft alignment, condition monitoring, and non-destructive testing. The transaction details have not been released. “Fluke’s acquisition of PRÜFTECHNIK reflects the growing importance our customers place on reliability systems to keep their equipment in optimum operating condition,” said Marc Tremblay, president of Fluke Corporation. “This business will help us usher in the next generation of solutions for our industrial customers.”
Tek t ro nix ex p a nds it s sc a la b le DP O7 0 0 00SX Ser i es Performance Oscilloscope to include new 13 GHz and 16 GHz models. The new offerings benefits engineers to take advantage of the high sample rate and low noise floor of Tektronix’ highest performance family of oscilloscopes at lower bandwidth levels and more affordable price points. The DPO70000SX Series oscilloscopes were initially developed to test the highest performance, highest speed serial and optical interface standards. The platform brings high-end capabilities to lower speed interfaces such as USB, Display Port, HDMI, LPDDR, MIPI C-PHY and D-PHY plus legacy server storage applications such as PCI Express Gen 3 and SATA that are widely used in consumer, automotive and military/aerospace applications. The new 13 GHz and 16 GHz models offer four 50 GS/s sample rate input channels with the unique ability to synchronize up to four scopes for a total of 16 input channels. The U lt ra Sync a rc hit ec t u re p ro v ides p reci s e d ata synchronization and convenient operation across multiunit systems to support applications that require more than four channels. The low profile size fits in a single 3U rackmount space or two oscilloscopes can be stacked in the same space as a single standard bench oscilloscope.
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R&S OFFERS ATC COMM SOLUTIONS TO NZ AIRWAYS Rohde & Schwarz has successfully completed the final Factory Acceptance Test for New Zealand’s nationwide Air Traffic Control voice communications system. The company will now offer its ATC Communications Solutions to Airways, the country’s air navigation service provider. The roll-out is set to commence. The innovative solution was chosen based on its reliability, innovation and flexibility. The system’s IP design facilitates the pooling of ATC resources in a virtual control center. The quad-redundant, distributed architecture facilitates a “one center – two locations approach” and provides Airways with significantly increased resilience and a unique geographic flexibility to manage their operations in a single trusted environment in the future. The R&S VCS-4G innovative IP technology offers next-generation ATC features. The solution’s IP-based voice communications
system is a flexible and cost-effective solution for all ATC voice communications needs, meeting established requirements for availability, reliability and safety in ATC, as well as the growing need for dynamic ATC scenarios with network-based sharing and distribution of operational resources
across multiple locations. “Deployment is scheduled to begin towards the end of 2019, after which we will continue to support Airways in bringing the new system into service.” said Gareth Evans , Managing Director of Rohde & Schwarz.
NI RECEIVES 2 GLOBAL SUPPLIER AWARDS
KEYSIGHT NEW PLATFORM ADDITIONS TO IXIA
NI has recently earned the Analog Devices Supplier of the Year and Top Performer for Equipment and Services awards at ADI’s Global Supplier Day in Boston. The ADI Supplier Excellence Awards distinguish those companies that meet the rigorous standards of the ADI supplier program. The winners must demonstrate an exceptional commitment to manufacturing excellence and leadership, and the ontime delivery of goods and services. NI received the event’s principal award, Supplier of the Year, for providing superior performance across all ADI suppliers in delivery, quality, new products, responsiveness and overall alignment with the company’s strategic objectives. “Being honored as the top supplier of ADI for 2018 is inspiring for the entire NI team because it represents the value we aspire to deliver to all of our customers,” said NI CEO, Alex Davern. “NI has seen rapid growth in our semiconductor business thanks to ADI and other industry leaders adopting our Semiconductor Test System (STS) for production test that delivers high reliability, high throughput, a small footprint and a very low cost of test.” In addition, NI has also earned the Top Performer Award for Equipment and Services, which recognizes top equipment manufacturers and services. The ADI Global Operations and Technology group chose NI because of its ability to support the company’s changing business and goals to provide shorter time to revenue.
Keysight Technologies announced significant platform additions to Ixia’s network, application and security test portfolio that includes IxNetwork, IxLoad, and BreakingPoint. Ixia enhanced its IxOS common test platform, the underlaying operating system, to enable users to run the chassis management interface on an IPv6 or dual-stack network. The company also simplified the platform with auto-discovery and bulk updates, chassis chaining across Windows/Linux and an enhanced multi-user experience in shared test beds. A new quick response (QR) code feature presents details about the test system with a scan from a mobile device for convenient asset management. IxNetwork enables network equipment manufacturers, service providers and enterprises to perform Layer 2-3 network performance testing. Users can now run the same rigorous tests from anywhere, at any time, through a new HTML5 web user interface. The light-weight UI simplifies the user workflow, enables collaboration, offers flexible deployment and addresses security concerns with Windows-based applications. IxLoad provides scalable multiplay service emulations to validate application delivery platforms to help service providers and enterprises optimize end users’ quality of experience (QoE). IxLoad now offers complete support for TLS 1.3 including symmetric pre-shared key (PSK) and zero round-trip time (0RTT) for comprehensive TLS 1.3 validation.
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HIGH-DEFINITION ARBITRARY WAVEFORM GENERATORS
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Teledyne LeCroy has recently announced its Teledyne Test Tools (T3)-branded 4 and 8 channel High Definition arbitrary waveform generators (AWGs). This line of highly versatile instruments complements the company’s High Definition 12-bit oscilloscopes for stimulus-response test applications. Further, users can sync up to four (4) 8-channel AWGs to form a highdensity channel solution of up to 32 channels. Waveform generators with high signal accuracy and precise waveform details are key elements in designing quality end products with shorter design cycles. By virtue of their High Definition 16-bit vertical voltage resolution, the T3 AWGs produce the industry’s highest accuracy waveforms with clean, crisp details. As a result, users gain test efficiency and increased confidence in the reliability of the results. The AWGs offer 16 bits of vertical voltage resolution, an output voltage window of up to ±24 V, and waveform memory of up to 1 GS/channel. With frequency ranges of 250 MHz and 350 MHz, the High Definition AWGs serve as arbitrary function generators, digital pattern generators, or AWGs. The Key Applications of the device include: • timing analysis of multi-voltage power rails • multi-sensor simulations in the automotive market
• component/semiconductor test • aerospace/defense • physics, research, and university lab settings. “These 4 and 8 channel high definition AWGs offer the unique capability of combining high resolution signal generation with an output voltage range of 12 Vpp (50Ω output into 50Ω input) that is further enhanced by the ability to shift the offset to ±6 V,” said Roberto Petrillo, GM, Teledyne Test Tools. Additionally, when driving waveforms from a 50Ω output into high impedance, the voltage output window widens to ±24 V. This represents a huge advantage in generating MOSFET gate-drive pulses in automotive and power-semiconductor test applications.
NPL DIRECTOR ON NEW CALIBARATION & MEASUREMENT
SAMSUNG OPTS VIAVI FOR 5G NETWORK EQUIPMENT
India needs to strengthen the infrastructure for assuring quality in the country to help it reach the goal of a developed state at the earliest, noted Director of Delhi-based National Physical Laboratory Dinesh K Aswal. “All the three pillars of quality infrastructure — metrology and standards of accreditation — are well placed in the country. However, quality infrastructure is not strong enough. Consequently, the four helices — the government, university/ S&T institutions, industry and civil society and media — that are responsible for economic growth and quality of life, are not well connected. This needs to improve,” he said while delivering a lecture. The talk was organised under the Science, Technology and Innovation Policy Forum lecture Series sponsored by Vigyan Prasar, along with Research and Information System for Developing Countries and other bodies. Aswal said there was a need to improve the capabilities of NPL, which is India’s national measurement institute. Any measuring equipment in a country should be calibrated through a measurement chain to what are called primary standards maintained by the national measurement institute. These primary standards, in turn, are traceable to the international system of units (SI units) through what are called Calibration and Measurement Capabilities (CMCs).
VIAVI Solutions’ TM500 Network Tester and TeraVM 5G Core Emulator have been chosen by Samsung Electronics to validate 5G network equipment performance. The collaboration marks the first wrap-around testing of 5G standalone (SA) base station equipment, and emulating real-world conditions enables end-to-end test of the radio access network (RAN), thereby ensuring performance and reliability in the field. “TM500 is a scalable test system for validating network performance as experienced by end users, is considered the standard in its class, and is in use with almost every base station manufacturer in the industry”, noted VIAVI The Updated Key Features of the Device Include: • uplink MIMO on two layers • downlink 8CC CA • MIMO support • 4CC uplink and downlink carrier aggregation at 120 kHz and 240 kHz • mmWave support • support for large numbers of UEs on 5G in both Non-Standalone (NSA) and Standalone (SA) modes. Wonil Roh, Vice President and Head of Technology Strategy Group, Samsung Networks Business, commented, “Through close collaboration with ecopartners like VIAVI, and leveraging our R&D expertise, Samsung wil continue accelerating innovation in 5G commercial services.”
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NEW APPLICATIONS DRIVES GROWTH OF 5G CHIPSET The ever-increasing demand for broad network coverage and highspeed internet, with reduced power consumption and latency, will augment the growth of the global 5G chipset market during the projection period, revealed the latest report on 5G chipsets by ResearchAndMarkets.com With 5G networks to be rolled out soon, the network providers and the smartphone OEMs are gearing up for the transition phase. The next gen of technology demands improvement in data speed. The demand for connectivity is expected to be driven by trends like autonomous cars, smart cities, industrial automation, and IoT (Internet of Things). The 5G network relies on the cloud and arrays of small antenna to provide ultraspeed data for mobile communication. The network band will be different than that of 4G (LTE) band, so smartphone OEMs are looking to equip handsets with 5Genabled modem chipsets for end-to-end communication. The major
manufacturers of 5G chipsets for handsets are Qualcomm, Samsung, Intel, Mediatek, and Huawei. Qualcomm claims its Snapdragon 855 series is the world’s first real 5G chipset. The market for 5G chipsets is expected to witness tremendous growth over the forecast period from 2019 to 2024. Further, the 5G chipset market is set to experience an exponential growth because of its wide range of applications. Studies and research on this subject introduced a wide range of areas and spheres where 5G chipsets will have major applications. With the latest technological developments, the market has spread
its operations and applications from North America to Asia and Europe, and all across the globe. 5G technologies facilitate all the necessary network advancements to completely automate the manufacturing process. Significantly lower latency alongside much faster speeds allow for critical applications being used securely, opening up a wide range of new opportunities. Geographically, the market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Middle East and Latin America. AsiaPacific held the highest revenue share in the market in 2018. The Asia-Pacific region has large number of companies supplying 5G chipsets. In this region, Japan, Korea, and China are the key countries from where demand is being generated, and majority of the players are located. However, the North American region held the second largest share of the global market and is expected to offer substantial market potential for the 5G chipset market.
BIOSENSORS MARKET GLOBAL USD 3.7BN GPS TRACKERS FORECAST TO 2024 MARKET BY 2025
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The Biosensors Market is expected to grow from USD 21.2 billion in 2019 to USD 31.5 billion by 2024, at a CAGR of 8.3%, finds a report by Markets and Markets. The report further divulges that factors such as continuous technological advancements in biosensors ecosystem, increase in the use of biosensors for nonmedical applications, lucrative growth in POC diagnostics, and rise in demand for glucose monitoring systems are driving the growth of the biosensors market. The growth of embedded devices is attributed to its implementation in environment monitoring, biodefence, and food & beverages to detect and remove contaminants, whether nonliving or living entities. These biosensors can be used for the detection of a broad spectrum of biological analytes and have shown greater responses and success in medical laboratories, food bioanalysis, and microbial detection. Detection of lower or higher limits of glucose in body, microbial invasion in body and food, heavy metals detection in soil and water, air-borne microbes and pesticides in water and soil, and various harmful chemicals produced by body can be easily and timely monitored with precision using the different types of embedded biosensors.
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The advance GPS trackers are being used by various fleet management services providers to offer superior services beyond vehicle tracking and tracing. Fleet owners are interested in increasing operation efficiency to achieve higher ROI. However, the availability of advanced data analytics tools further favors their demand. The growth of these devices is driven by the growth of commercial fleet management and declining prices of GPS trackers. The GPS tracking device market is expected to reach USD 3.7 billion by 2025, at a CAGR of 11.4% between 2017 and 2025. The factors that are driving the growth of market include the increasing sales of commercial vehicles, small farm factor, affordable price, and high ROI. APAC is one of the emerging markets for the GPS tracking devices. The usage of GPS tracking devices in this region is less as compared to other regions. Thus, APAC is an untapped market with a huge growth potential of the GPS tracking device. Growing demand of commercial vehicles in the region is the key driver for the growth of the GPS tracking device market in APAC region. Moreover, supportive government programs, and new product launches and developments by key players are also driving the growth of the APAC market.
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N.AMERICA ROBOT SENSOR MARKET $1.4 BN BY 2024 Increasing penetration of technological innovations and the integration of automation across all industry verticals is contributing significantly to the adoption of robots. Moreover, rising labor cost is a significant aspect fostering the North America robot sensor market. Logistics industry is at the forefront of deploying robots for executing tasks such as pick & drop, packing, and others. This is due to the accuracy, safety, and efficiency that they provide. The medical industry has been using these systems for minimallyinvasive surgeries such as surgical assistance, medical transportation, etc. Increasing deployment of robot systems in these sectors will augment the North America robot sensor market growth. Increasing demand for vision sensors is another factor boosting market demand of the North America robot sensor market. These are the integral parts of robotic systems, which are used for the detection and measurement of objects by capturing the image through a camera. Their
applications in manufacturing industries for object detection and the accuracy of parts have propelled the North America robot sensor market. Additionally, new technological advancements such as 3D imaging in this region are anticipated to drive the North America robot sensor market. Due to miniaturization, the integration of electronic components has led to the development of more compact sensors which has increased their implementation in quality control applications in industrial and automotive
sectors. Advancements in the technology are accelerating the adoption of domestic robots, which is anticipated to proliferate the North America robot sensor market over the forecast period. Domestic robots are service robots that are used for household chores, entertainment, etc. In addition, the low cost of these robots is further expected to accelerate penetration in the household sector. As per the International Federation of Robotics, it is estimated that domestic robots will contribute around USD 11 billion by 2020 to the revenue. Prominent Players in the North America robot sensor market such as ATI Technologies, Rockwell Automation, Honeywell International, Inc., Emerson Electric Company, etc., are initiating expansion activities globally to sustain the competitive edge. In May 2017, Emerson announced its plans for investments in a manufacturing facility, InSinkErator’s in Wisconsin, U.S.
SD-WAN MARKET FORECASTED $3BN BY 2025
GROWTH OF VECTOR NETWORK ANALYZERS - REPORT
The increasing digitalization and rising 4G subscriber penetration are driving the demand for SD-WAN solutions in European soil. Graphical Research new growth forecast report titled Europe SD-WAN Market to be estimated to Exceed USD 3 Billion By 2025. According to the European Commission, in June 2019, the average 4G covers 94% of the EU population. Furthermore, the region is experiencing the rapid adoption of 4G services. In 2016, over 220 million 4G connections were registered in the region and this number is estimated to increase over the forecast period. The cloud deployment model is expected to show significant growth rate over the forecast period due to the rising demand for the cloud-based network infrastructure. The cloud deployment model enables enterprises to improve their network performance with capabilities such as real-time traffic shaping and load balancing. It helps organizations to eliminate the cost associated with the deployment and maintenance of on-premise network infrastructure. It also provides enterprises scalability to match with the changing bandwidth demands of their customers. The manufacturing application segment is expected to show the highest growth rate over the forecast period due to a rise in the adoption of smart and connected devices across manufacturing facilities to improve operational efficiency.
The global vector network analyzer market has generated revenue of USD 358.52 million in 2017 and is expected to reach a market value of USD 457.77 million by 2023, with a 3.74% CAGR according to the report published by MarketWatch. Vector Network Analyzer (VNA), also known as protocol analyzer, is used for testing and verifying component designs and specifications. R&D engineers, component designers, system integrators, and product manufacturers use VNA to verify and ensure the performance of electronic products before sending it to the consumer market. The global vector network analyzer market is growing due to the development in network infrastructure, emergence of IoT and BYOD in corporate and high adoption of VNAs in Education. However, high implementation costs are going to hamper the growth of the market during the forecast period. The market has been segmented based on frequency type, application, and region. By frequency type, the market is broadly classified into 0-26.5 GHz, 26.5-40 GHz, 40-50 GHz, 50-67 GHz, and 67-110 GHZ. The 40-50 GHz segment is expected to lead the global vector analyzer market during the forecast period. 40-50 GHz vector analyzer are used in various industries, such as automotive for component testing and automotive infotainment device manufacturing and testing, and 2D and 3D RF simulation.
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NB-IoT in India DEEPAK
Co-Founder & Managing Director, Ensemble Tech
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NB-IoT in India has arrived and things have never looked this great for the IoT industry here. Because IoT is all about connectivity and wireless is the only way to connect billions of Things. While there are many wireless communication technologies around that are great for specific use cases. A cellular IoT (CIoT) technology, that can actually deliver on the promise of LPWAN was needed. Lo and behold, NB-IoT has arrived and it shall take India to the promised neverland of wireless connectivity nirvana. (Exaggeration? – Read On!!)
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Why is NB-IoT key for India specifically? CIoT technologies (NB-IoT and LTE Cat M1) are globally crucial for the next exponential leap in the IoT industry. However, NB-IoT in India is more crucial than any other country or market of comparable size. Primarily because of the bandwidth limitations in the license free bands in India. While other countries have non-cellular LPWAN IoT technologies (eg: LoRaWAN), the very same technologies are bandwidth constrained in India. In a way
NB-IoT is the first LPWAN technology in India that can scale to the magnitude of the Indian IoT demands. What is the current status of NB-IoT in India? For a technology like NB-IoT to be viable multiple pieces have to be in place for market adoption. Following are the key factors 1. NB-IoT ready mobile networks At the time of this writing limited deployments of NB-IoT networks have
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2. NB-IoT hardware and module vendors NB-IoT has arrived rather late in India when compared to other countries and hence there are dozens of NB-IoT modules available from every major cellular module manufacturer. Many are in the process of rolling out their second generation (cost optimized) modules over the next few months. 3. Operational Cost The operational cost or connection cost will be a make or break factor for NB-IoT in India. However, We hear from credible sources inside MNOs that the prices in India will be among the lowest globally, and possibly even in the price band of $0.2 to $0.5 /device/month. Which is a viable cost band for most IoT application. 4. Network Coverage Network coverage will be another major reason for fast scale up of NB-IoT and if most of the cities are covered by the end of the year, NB-IoT product manufacturers will be scrambling to meet customer demands next year. 5. Design and Development companies that are NB-IoT ready Design and development with NBIoT is moderately different from other cellular technologies. Not so much in the hardware design, but in the way the limited bandwidth of NB-IoT is used effectively for communication. Also, the restricted mobility of NB-IoT devices, unlike the traditional cellular IoT devices, and the communication latency limitations of NB-IoT. A developer must be knowledgeable of these and know how to manage applications to ensure robust and reliable operations. We at Ensemble Tech are ready and are already delivering products and projects based on NB-IoT.
started in select cities in India. Meaning MNOs (Mobile Network Operators) are
ready and serious about rolling out NBIoT for real.
About The Author Deepak is Co-Founder and Managing Director at Ensemble Tech. He has more than 15 years of experience working with embedded systems and wireless technologies. His present focus area is IoT and low power wireless communication technologies.
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DARPA FUNDING BRINGS ML TO BAE SYSTEMS BAE Systems has received funding from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to integrate machinelearning (ML) technology into platforms that decipher radio frequency signals. Its Controllable Hardware Integration for Machine-learning Enabled Real-time Adaptivity (CHIMERA) solution provides a reconfigurable hardware platform for ML algorithm developers to make sense of radio frequency (RF) signals in increasingly crowded electromagnetic spectrum environments. The $4.7 million contract, dependent on successful completion of milestones, includes hardware delivery along with integration and demonstration support. CHIMERA’s hardware platform will enable algorithm developers to decipher the ever-growing number of RF signals, providing commercial or military users with greater automated situational awareness of their operating environment. This contract is adjacent to the previously
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announced award for the development of data-driven ML algorithms under the same DARPA program (Radio Frequency Machine Learning Systems, or RFMLS). RFMLS requires a robust, adaptable hardware solution with a multitude of control surfaces to enable improved discrimination of signals in the evolving dense spectrum environments of the future.
Dave Logan, vice president and general manager of Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) Systems at BAE Systems, said, “Machinelearning is on the verge of revolutionizing signals intelligence technology, just as it has in other industries.” In an evolving threat environment, CHIMERA will enable ML software development to adapt the hardware’s RF configuration in real time to optimize mission performance. This capability has never before been available in a hardware solution. The system provides multiple control surfaces for the user, enabling on-the-fly performance trade-offs that can maximize its sensitivity, selectivity, and scalability depending on mission need. The system’s open architecture interfaces allow for third party algorithm development, making the system future-proof and easily upgradable upon deployment.
FLIR APPOINTS LEGAL AND COMPLIANCE VETERAN
HONEYWELL BUYS TRUTRAK FLIGHT SYSTEMS
FLIR Systems has appointed Sonia Galindo as Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Secretary, and Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer of the company. Ms. Galindo will assume a key role on the executive team reporting to President and CEO Jim Cannon, providing leadership and management of all legal and compliance matters in support of the company’s business objectives. Under the new role, Ms. Galindo will lead FLIR’s global legal team and serve as the primary legal advisor to senior management and to its Board of Directors. She will have responsibility for all legal issues worldwide, including mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, intellectual property, export-import, data privacy, cybersecurity, ligation, employee law and other matters that arise in course of business at FLIR. In addition, she will manage legal corporate matters including SEC filings and reports, commercial contracts, and legal aspects of ITAR and Global Trade Compliance. Prior to joining FLIR, Ms. Galindo served as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary since 2015 for Rosetta Stone. During her legal career, which started at the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission and included private practice at a large national law firm, Ms. Galindo has spent the last 14 years providing legal counsel at multiple international publicly traded companies with increased responsibilities and capacity.
Honeywell announces its latest acquisition of TruTrak Flight Systems, a company pioneering in autopilots for experimental, light-sport and certified aircraft. The acquisition will become part of Honeywell’s BendixKing business, helping to deliver affordable technologies to the experimental and general aviation markets. Carl Esposito, president, Electronic Systems at Honeywell Aerospace, commented “It provides great technology at affordable prices, which is central to BendixKing’s business. Furthermore, adding TruTrak to the BendixKing family will attract new talent, foster collaboration and help us identify new ways to bring value to our customers.” Under the agreement of the two companies, TruTrak’s chief executive officer and owner, Andrew Barker, will join the BendixKing executive team and will continue to drive the successful adoption of TruTrak’s autopilots in the experimental and certified aircraft markets. BendixKing will also add TruTrak’s engineers to its staff to maintain the integrity of the technology and the affordability for which TruTrak’s products are known. TruTrak has sold well over 15,000 autopilots and continues to introduce new products and features to improve autopilot technology, improve safety features, and add new capabilities. TruTrak’s autopilot systems can fly a wide range of aircraft and fly well in turbulence. They are also easy to install, maintain and use.
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Future of the Data Center DR. TODD LAW
Senior Product Manager Spirent Communications In a recent report Gartner proclaimed that “the data center is dead”, and that “by 2025, 80% of Enterprises will have shut down their traditional data center, versus 10% today.”The expression “The king is dead, long live the king!” - slightly adapted here - may seem confusing, but it was originally coined to quickly transition subjects’ loyalty from one monarch to the next, without much contemplation. Such was the way of the world at the time! In our example, the successor to the data center is not another data center, but rather a new form of Cloud-based architecture. Unlike citizens of a monarchy (who basically had to accept their next king), IT departments have a lot of options concerning their future. There are several well-known Cloud providers such as Amazon/AWS, Microsoft/Azure, Google/GCP, among others, who will happily welcome former data center citizens to their Cloud. There is also the possibility of building a do-it-yourself Cloud (probably based on OpenStack). Regardless of the path you choose, just as human migration is a “fraught with peril”, migration of applications and workloads to the Cloud also present considerable risks and dangers to an Enterprise’s vitality.
Beware of Latency
The greatest technical risk is probably the introduction of latency, which is really a metric with multiple contributing factors.
Network latency is the time required for data to travel between the end-user’s device and the Cloud. While this factor is for the most part out of a Cloud providers’ control, they can mitigate the risk to a certain degree by offering multiple availability zones which can reduce data travel time. This is one way that Cloud providers compete. Innovative tools such as Spirent TestCenter, enable them to measure network latency from Cloud environments (using virtual ports) to external locations (using physical ports) in the same test. Latency is also introduced by the Cloud itself, as it responds to a client’s request to retrieve, store, or process information (or more likely a combination of all these tasks) on the server side of the application, running on Cloud resources. Applications are complex creations with many moving parts. Fortunately, Spirent CloudSure provides visibility into performance of OpenStack-based Cloud deployments, including insights into metrics created by CPU, memory, storage, and networking resources.
The Perils of Resource OverProvisioning
An additional technical risk has to do with resource requirements, for when workloads are transferred to the Cloud. Data centers are famously over-provisioned, which ironically is one of the big motivators to migrate to the Cloud model in the first place – to achieve better resource
utilization through economies of scale. Without diving too deeply into price comparison of Cloud resources, a good starting point is to assess exactly how much of each kind of resource your current workload is consuming. To simplify this process, Spirent developed a unique application called CloudStress, which provides the ability to record resource utilization for determining the capacity needed to run the same workload in a target Cloud. Alternatively, customers using VMware environments in their data centers may use vROps (part of VMware’s vRealize Operations) to collect resource utilization metrics from their original environments, and then convert such data into CloudStress format. What’s unique about Spirent CloudStress is the ability to actually replay workloads, based on the recorded metrics, in the target cloud environment. This provides valuable insight as to whether the target cloud can truly handle the intended workload.
Successful Migration to the Cloud
As for our original starting point, though the statement “long live the Cloud” may not immediately evoke complete reassurance in a brighter future, one thing is for certain. Mass migration to the Cloud is a historical shift in computing that is full of opportunities as well as risks. Companies like Spirent aim to provide innovative tools for minimizing such risks, to make your journey to the Cloud a successful one.
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Osram Introduces High Power LED Osram Opto Semiconductor has recently launched its new high power LED, the Osconiq P 3030, providing long lifetime and high brightness. Osram’s newest addition is the combination of its expertise in the automotive sector and lead-frame technology that makes the new product for expanding its high power LED portfolio for general lighting applications. The specially developed SMD (Surface Mounted Device) package with silicone lens delivers outstanding brightness and efficiency values, as well as a better lumens-per-dollar ratio than ceramic packages used in similar applications. The product is available in two CRI versions (CRI 70 and CRI 80) from the complete CCT range for different applications such as professional indoor or outdoor lighting solutions. While the CRI 70 version is available in color temperatures from 2,700 K to 6,500 K, the CRI 80 version covers the range from 2,200 – 5,000 K. The CRI 80 version is available in two different configurations. Both products have compact dimensions of 3.0 mm x 3.0 mm and a height of 1.63 mm.
The 1 mm² chip in the CRI 70 version reaches 160 lm at 5,000K and has an efficiency of 161 lm/W. The CRI 80 version delivers an impressive 135 lm at 3,000 K and an efficiency value of 136 lm/W. Both components can be operated with high currents up to 1.3 A and simplify system design with a low thermal resistance. The two white LEDs will be joined later this year by color versions in deep blue, blue, true green, red hyper red and far red for professional horticulture and outdoor lighting.
Signify Signs MoU With Dubai- Seoul Semiconductor LED Based Real Estate Developers Increases Crop Yield
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Signify recently announced that it has signed a MoU with Dubai-based sustainable communities builder, Diamond Developers as part of their mutual commitment to utilize creative and innovative technologies and solutions designed to promote sustainability. The MoU is a testament to a collaborative approach that seeks to accelerate innovation in sustainable energy and vertical farming. Further, the agreement is built on two pillars of collaboration; the first on being, to provide advanced lighting solutions and innovations that contribute to the city’s green branding and drive its overall sustainability. Signify will utilize its IoT platform, Interact, to deliver new data-enabled services to expand its value from lighting products to systems and services. The second pillar focuses on horticulture solutions, in which Signify distinguishes itself through a customer-centric approach, where a plant specialist and application engineer work together to offer the grower a business case, financial services, plant growth expertise, installation expertise, LED systems and community networking. The partnership aligns with Signify’s strategy and purpose to unlock the potential of light for brighter lives and a better world and its commitment for sustainable revenues and operations across the globe. Goktug Gur, President and CEO of Signify, Middle East, Turkey and Pakistan, said, “In collaboration with Diamond Developers, our technologies will support the UAE in its transformation towards a smart city that is sustainable, livable, and connected. We are proud to have Diamond Developers as our key partner and we are looking forward to creating a positive socio-economic impact together.’’
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Seoul Semiconductor has announced that its SunLike Series natural spectrum LEDs improves plant cultivation compared to other white LED products and has a stronger nutritional effect. The company said it conducted a two-week-long experiment on lettuce using its LED lighting and standard white LED lighting of the same color temperature and light intensity. Further, the test results revealed that the weight of lettuce cultivated by LED lights of Seoul Semiconductor was 43 grams or 13.5 percent higher than that produced by standard white LEDs. Also, the lettuce grown under the SunLike Series was flavonoid-rich as it had 41 percent more flavonoid content. The SunLike Series LEDs have been widely used by horticulture lighting manufacturers such as Rofianda B.V. and is also recognized for producing better outcomes. The LED manufacturer said the test results proved its LED light products help crops grow to be larger and more nutritious than those of its competitors. “Growers using greenhouses and indoor farms will benefit by selecting horticulture LED lighting from Seoul Semiconductor that offers a natural spectrum close to real sunlight ― one of the key factors in the growth cycle of plants,” said Nam Ki-bum, sales executive vice-president of the company.
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Allegro Adds High Accuracy GMR Sensor ICs Allegro MicroSystemsreleases latest wheel speed sensor product line; meeting all the industry’s requirements from high accuracy GMR to back biased Hall-effect sensor solutions. Features: • The A19250 and A19350 are built on Allegro’s patented GMR technology. • Industry leading performance and is orientation compatible as a drop-in solution to Hall-effect.
Applications: Whether the target is a magnetic encoder ring, or a ferrous gear, these products offer speed or speed and direction information with high output accuracy.
Availability: The GMR wheel speed sensor ICs are offered in a small single-in-line-package with an integrated EMC protection capacitor. Functional safety compliance according to ISO 26262 (pending assessment).
Diodes Releases Automotive LED Drivers Diodes Incorporated has launched two new automotive LED drivers that combine robust performance, simplified design, and flexibility.
Features: • The AL8860Q and AL8861Q are automotive-compliant and support PPAP documents. AL8860Q and AL8861Q are qualified to AEC-Q100 Grade 1. • The AL8860Q and AL8861Q have a wide-operating voltage range from 4.5V to 40V.
Applications: Internal and external lighting applications, such as fog lamps, position lamps, rear lamps, and door lamps.
Infineon Technologies Pioneers New LED Driver IC Infineon Technologies has introduced new LED driver IC, ILD8150/E. It features an innovative hybrid dimming mode technology for achieving 0.5 percent of the target current.
Features: • Input voltage ranging from 8VDC to 80VDC • Up to 1.5A average output current • Efficiency values of more than 95% • Maximum duty cycle up to 99%
Applications: • LED driver • Tunable white • Multichannel lighting
Maxim’s Healthcare Sensors for Next-Generation Wearables Maxim’s new MAX30208,as well as shrinkoptical solution size by 40 percentwith the MAXM86161. In addition, design engineers can improve both sensitivity and accuracywith the highest signal-to-noise ratio (SNR)usingthe MAXM86161.
Features: • High Accuracy • LowestPower • Ultra-Small Size
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Applications: Wearable health and fitness applications
Availability: • T h e M A X M 8 6 1 6 1 i s a v a i l a b l e a t M a x i m ’ s website for $4.41(1000-up, FOB USA). The MAXM86161EVSYS#evaluation kit is available for $150
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Microchip Accelerates Smart Embedded Vision Designs Microchip Technology via its Microsemi subsidiary has introduced its Smart Embedded Vision initiativethat providessolutions for designing intelligent machine vision systems with Microchip’slowpower PolarFire FPGAs. Features: • Serial Digital Interface (SDI) IP • 1.5Gbps per laneMIPI-CSI-2IP • 2.3 Gbps per lane SLVS-EC Rx • Multi-rate Gigabit MAC
Applications: Industrial, medical, broadcast, automotive, aerospace and defense markets.
Availability: PolarFire Imaging IP Bundle is available for $1,499 and the MPF300-VIDEO-KIT is available for $999.
Mitsubishi Electric New AI-Based Diagnostic Tech Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has developed what is believed to be the world's first diagnostic technology based on the company's proprietary Maisart artificial intelligence (AI) technology that uses machine learning to analyze sensor data and then generate a model of a production machine's transition between various operational states, thereby enabling the technology to detect machine abnormalities rapidly and accurately for improved productivity in factories and plants. Features: • Uses AI for accurate detection of machine abnormalities based on model of operational transitions •AI simplifies introduction of abnormality-detection systems
MORNSUN Ultra-compact Size DC/DC Converter MORNSUN has launched ultra-compact size DC/DC converter series WRB, which features 2:1 wide input range, operating temperature range of -400C ~+850C, and 1500VDC isolation voltage. The major features of the series that its size is 40% smaller than general products. Features: • DIP/SMD package with compact size • 2:1 input voltage range: 9-18VDC/18-36VDC • Operating temperature range: -400C ~+850C • I/O isolation test voltage: 1.5k VDC
Applications: The WRB Series DC/DC Converter is widely used in communication, instruments, industrial control applications.
Availability: Packages are available in SMD and DIP.
Murata Releases CAN FD Common Mode Choke Coil Murata Manufacturing has introduced the wire-wound common mode choke coil (CMCC) DLW32SH101XF2, which the company believes is the world’s first CMCC to support DCMR Class 3, fulfilling the IEC62228-3 requirement for use in CAN FD next-generation automotive networks.
Features: • Supports DCMR Class 3, fulfilling the IEC62228-3 requirement for CMCCs used in CAN FD • Operating temperature range: -40 to +125ºC • AEC-Q200*8 compliant
Applications: • Automotive
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Drop-In Mechanical Switch gets Replaced Omron Electronic Components Europe launchesa new touch operated sensor which is a dropin replacement for a mechanical switch, but delivers all of the reliability and flexibility of touch.
Features: • The new Omron W7ED touch sensor combines the simplicity of a mechanical switch. • Enhanced performance and flexibility of touch control.
Applications: Suitable for almost any application in which a mechanical switch is currently used
New Surge Protection Devices With 4+0 circuit Phoenix Contact announced that its narrowest type 2 surge protective device, VALVETRAB SEC, is now available with a 4+0 circuit. The device can be used in TN-S and IT power supply systems.
Features: • High continuous voltage of 440 V AC. • The powerful surge protective device protects your systems in the 400/690 V AC voltage level. • The new type 2 protective device extends the existing SEC product range. • With 12 mm per position, the extremely compact design offers all the advantages of space-saving installation.
New GaN-Based InnoSwitch3 AC-DC Converter ICs Power Integrations announces new members of its InnoSwitch 3 families of offline CV/CC flyback switcher ICs. The new ICs feature up to 95% efficiency across the full load range and up to 100 W in enclosed adapter implementations without requiring a heatsink. This groundbreaking increase in performance is achieved using an internally developed high-voltage GaN switch technology. Features: • Quasi-resonant InnoSwitch3-CP, InnoSwitch3EP and InnoSwitch3-Pro ICs combine primary, secondary and feedback circuits in a single surface-mounted package.
Applications: USB-PD and high-current chargers/adapters for mobile devices, set-top boxes, displays, appliances, networking and gaming products.
Availability: Power Integrations’ new InnoSwitch 3 ICs are available now, priced at $4/unit in 10,000-piece quantities.
Renesas Launches Four New RX651 32-Bit MCUs Renesas Electronics Corporation is availing four new RX651 32-bit microcontrollers (MCUs) supplied in ultra-small 64-pin BGA and LQFP packages. The new lineup expands Renesas’ popular RX651 MCU Group with a 64-pin (4.5mm x 4.5mm) BGA package that reduces footprint size by 59 percent compared to the 100-pin LGA, and a 64-pin (10mm x 10mm) LQFP that offers a 49 percent reduction versus the 100-pin LQFP. Features: • Enables advanced IoT edge devices • Easy in-the-field firmware updates • Network connectivity features
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Applications: Industrial, network control, building automation, and smart metering systems operating at the IoT edge.
Availability: The RX651 64-pin MCUs are available now from Renesas Electronics’ worldwide distributors with prices starting at $4.58 USD in 10,000-unit quantities.
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Automotive Tuners with SD-Radio Technology Silicon Labs has introduced new hybrid software-defined radio (SDR) tuners alongside expanding its portfolio to meet the growing need of automotive radio manufacturers to support all global digital radio standards with a common platform. Features: • The Si479x7 tuners are an extension of Silicon Labs' popular family of Global Eagle and Dual Eagle AM/FM receivers and digital radio tuners.
Availability: Samples and production quantities of the new Si479x7 DRM hybrid SDR tuners are available now. Single DRM hybrid SDR tuners are available in a 48-pin, 7 mm x 7 mm QFN package fitting a board area of less than 55 mm2. Dual DRM tuners are offered in a 56-pin, 8 mm x 8 mm QFN package on a board area of less than 79 mm2.
ST New MCUs for Next-Gen Power Applications STMicroelectronicshas unleashed its next-gen microcontrollers with the performance to manage them.The new STM32G4 microcontrollers introduce two new hardware mathematical accelerators to boost processing of applications using Cordic and Filtering functions among a range of features to support increased performance and energy efficiency. Features: • R ich advanced analog peripherals (comparator, op-amps, DAC) • ADC with hardware oversampling (16-bit resolution)
Applications: Advanced digital power applications and consumer and industrial appliances
Availability: More than 100 of the 152 devices ST has planned for this series are already available. Prices start from $1.68 (10,000-unit price) for the STM32G431K6U6 with 32Kbyte Flash memory in the 32-pin QFN32 package.
Solderless Robotics Kit For University Education Texas Instruments introduced the newest addition to the TI Robotics System Learning Kit (TI-RSLK) family, the TI-RSLK MAX, a low-cost robotics kit and curriculum that is simple to build, code and test. Features: • The solderless assembly allows students to have their own fully functioning embedded system built in less than 15 minutes. • Classrooms that may not have access to soldering equipment benefit from the solderless, hands-on kit and curriculum that can be reused year after year.
Applications: Ideally designed for the university classroom.
Availability: The TI-RSLK MAX will be available for purchase in late August
Vishay Launches New Screw Terminal Aluminum Capacitors Vishay Intertechnology has launched a new series of miniaturized screw terminal aluminum capacitors that deliver 10 % higher capacitance and 10 % better ripple current handling for a given can size than previous-generation devices, allowing designers to pack more energy storage into less space. Features: • Offer a high rated ripple current to 30.2 A • A useful life of 5000 hours, both at + 85 °C • Lead (Pb)-free • RoHS compliant
Applications: M otor drives, HVAC, welding inverters, UPS, X-ray equipment, microgrid interfaces, wind turbines, and scientific test equipment.
Availability: Samples of selected values for the 501 PGM-ST capacitors are available now. Production quantities are available with lead times of 18 weeks.
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Tower and infrastructure Providers Association (TAIPA) has written to Department of Telecommunication (DoT) highlighting that telecom infrastructure provisioning in Rajasthan circle stands still due to an uncorroborated order issued by Department of Urban Development and Housing (UDH). In a letter to telecom secretary the association stated that necessary directives to the Urban Development and Housing (UDH) that superseded all the previous policies, be provided and help in regularizing telecom towers in the state. Post the notification of February 2017 Rajasthan Policy which was more or less aligned with Right of Way rules, 2016 notified by Central Government, extensively supported telecom industry to improve overall network connectivity in Rajasthan circle as the industry installed more than 3200 mobile towers in span of 2 years, 2.5 times more than the deployment rate in previous 2 years of without any Uniform Policy in the State of Rajasthan. In addition, the state has made the Standing Advisory Committee on Radio Frequency Allocation (SACFA) certificate mandatory for the tower location while the industry argues that it could only be provided by service providers after infrastructure deployment. The local bodies, according to provisions currently adhered by the state officials requires no objection certificates from building
the execution of the policies.” According to Dua, the Indian government is taking all the necessary steps to transform the nation into a Digitally led society while retrograde steps like these are destructing the momentum of achieving overarching Flagship programme of Digital India.”
T-Mobile, Qualcomm and Ericsson to Deliver Broad 5G
Reliance Jio Becomes the 2nd Largest Telco in India
T-Mobile, Qualcomm Technologies and Ericsson have collaboratively achieved to what according to the companies is the ‘world’s first’ low-band 5G data session on a commercial 5G modem. The data session was conducted in T-Mobile’s lab in Bellevue, Washington on 600 MHz – the same spectrum T-Mobile is using to roll out broad, nationwide 5G in the U.S. – marking a major milestone in delivering 5G across America beyond urban areas. The data session was completed on a mobile test device powered by the second-generation Qualcomm Snapdragon X55 5G modem, RF transceiver and RF Front-End (RFFE) solution, as well as commercial 5G radios from the Ericsson Radio System portfolio. The demonstration is an important step toward the launch of the first commercial 5G network using low-band spectrum.
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has recently released its Telecom Subscription Data for May and has revealed that Reliance Jio has outpaced Bharti Airtel and has become the second largest operator in the country, in terms of the subscribers in May. Vodafone Idea still remains the top telecom operator by subscribers in India, as per the report. As per the data releases by TRAI, RJio has added almost 81.8 lakh users to its subscriber base during May while both Vodafone Idea and Bharti Airtel lost 56.97 lakh and 15.08 lakh users, respectively, over the month. Bharti Airtel, which was known as the biggest telecom operator in the country, was placed third, with a subscriber base of 32.03 crore users while Reliance Jio boasted the subscribers base of 32.29 crore while Vodafone Idea is still at the top of the game with 38.75 crore users, according to the data of TRAI.
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owners for roof-top tower deployments, and usage of roof would be restricted for other purposes. While highlighting the issue, Tilak Raj Dua, Director General, TAIPA said “It is rather surprising that Rajasthan was the first state to align their policy with RoW rules, 2016 issued by Indian Government. Now, the Department of UDH has taken totally reversal approach by following their erstwhile policy for telecom infrastructure installations and regularisation of existing of mobile towers and totally negating their own policy of February 2017. It is worth noting that there is noalignment between various wings of the state government for
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Industrial Cyber Security Market to Grow By 8% till 2023 Trends Market Research has recently published the Global Industrial Cyber Security Market 2018-2023. The report elucidates that industrial cyber security market have grown significantly during the last few years, and it is expected to grow at a rapid pace in the next five years, mainly driven by a growing consumption in the North America region. Global Industrial Cyber Security Market is expected to grow by 8% till 2023. In any case, absence of attention to the advantages of actualizing powerful security arrangements particularly in Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) is required to limit the development of the market. Also, development in cloud-based security arrangements and devices, and expanding acknowledgment of enormous information examination to accumulate basic information on digital dangers is making various open doors for the development of the market. The digital security advertise offers arrangements and administrations which
is used among different industry verticals, including producing, open area, BFSI, human services, aviation and guard, vitality and utilities, and IT and telecom. Open segment is one of the noticeable end clients of the market, attributable to the expanding digital assaults on state and government offices. Also, the administration division is most inclined to digital assaults because of the nearness of government records that are stuffed with movement reports and proprietorship insights. In vitality area, security arrangements are utilized to turn away assaults that outcome in foundation control cut, creating monetary and
money related impedances, and now and again even natural devastation. The most well-known assaults in the vitality and utilities part incorporate phishing, malware, infection, Advanced Persistent Threat (APT), and Trojan. This report aims to estimate the Global Industrial Cyber Security Market 2018-2023 for 2018 and to project the expected demand of the same by 2023. This market research study provides a detailed qualitative and quantitative analysis of the Global Industrial Cyber Security Market. It provides a comprehensive review of major drivers and restraints of the market. Major companies such as Dell, IBM, Kaspersky, McAfee, Securitymatters, etc. are profiled in this report. Various secondary sources, such as annual reports, industry journals, forums, blogs, paid and free databases to identify and collect information useful for this extensive commercial study of the market have been used. The primary sources, experts from related industries and suppliers, have been interviewed to obtain and verify critical information as well as to assess the future prospects of Global Industrial Cyber Security Market 2018-2023.
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Fortinet revealed the findings of its 2019 Operational Technology Security Trends Report, analyzing data gathered from millions of Fortinet devices to discern the state of cybersecurity for supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) and other industrial control systems (ICS). The analysis found many attacks on OT systems that seem to target older devices running unpatched software, indicating that OT networks are increasingly being targeted by IT-based legacy attacks that are no longer effective against IT networks. The report also highlights a rise in purpose-built OT attacks designed to target SCADA and ICS systems. The majority of these attacks tend to target the weakest parts of OT networks often taking advantage of the complexities caused by a lack of protocol standardization and a sort of implicit trust that seems to permeate many OT environments.
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This trend is not limited to specific sectors as threat actors targeting OT environments did not discriminate according to industry or geography, as every vertical and region saw a significant rise in attacks. Michael Joseph, Director System Engineering, India & SAARC at Fortinet, commented, “Malicious actors are able to extract maximum value from each new threat they develop by exploiting unprotected OT systems and vulnerabilities that persist in both older and newer networks and technologies. IT integration and convergence due to digital transformation efforts will continue to pressure this situation further. The best way to counter this new reality is by adopting and implementing a comprehensive strategic approach that simplifies the solution and involves IT and OT experts throughout an entire organisation.�
MFG. SECTOR TO SURPASS HYBRID CLOUD ADOPTION Manufacturing industry’s hybrid cloud usage and plans outpace the global average across industries, revealed the latest findings from Nutanix’s Enterprise Cloud Index results for the manufacturing sector. The report divulged that the deployment of hybrid clouds in manufacturing and production companies has currently reached 19% penetration, slightly ahead of the global average. Moreover, manufacturers plan to more than double their hybrid cloud deployments to 45% penetration in two years; outpacing the global average by 4 percent. The manufacturing industry is at
an “innovation impasse,” meaning manufacturers have a desire to innovate and drive transformation, but legacy IT systems have the potential to constrain their ability to do so. The opportunity for manufacturers to embrace digitization efforts including “Industry 4.0” initiatives can break the impasse, but executives must focus on new opportunities to create value and not only prioritize traditional business operations. Manufacturing organizations face the constant challenge of trade-offs: they are under pressure to meet current productivity and operational goals in an increasingly global and highly competitive marketplace, but they also
need to invest in future growth. This challenge has created a demand for new technology solutions that can help balance the trade-off between current and future goals. IT leaders in manufacturing must avoid the beaten path of finding short-term fixes for increasing revenue; instead, they should look to long-term solutions that enable automation, enhanced use of data and improvements in customer experience. The Enterprise Cloud Index findings indicate that manufacturing leaders are aggressively adopting new technology to embrace modernization instead of getting left behind with legacy systems.
FUJITSU REVEALS FINDINGS OF GLOBAL DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION SURVEY REPORT 2019 Fujitsu has released its Fujitsu Future Insights Global Digital Transformation Survey Report 2019. The survey aims to understand the state of their digital transformation journeys with regard to AI and other advanced technologies, and to clarify how business leaders around the world perceive the concept of “trust”, an increasingly urgent theme in recent years.We live today in a world that is more connected, more globally integrated, and faster paced than ever before. While the benefits delivered by digital technology seem obvious and ubiquitous, issues surrounding the trustworthiness of personal data control and decisions made by AI remain a growing concern. In light of these persistent challenges, Fujitsu embarked on the third iteration of its Global Digital Transformation Survey, first carried out in 2017, revealing the
status of digital transformation initiatives and clarifying how global business leaders perceive “trust”, which represent important themes in driving business success in recent years. The Key Findings of the Survey include: 1. Status of Digital Transformation 87% of companies surveyed have already begun their digital transformation journey. Players in financial services and transportation companies were found to be the most advanced in their initiatives. About half of companies in these industries delivered positive outcomes. Fujitsu’s previous survey revealed that six organizational capabilities are required to deliver positive outcomes in digital transformation projects: Leadership, Ecosystem, Empowered people, A Culture of Agility, Value from Data, and Business Integration. Analysis of this year’s survey
also reveals that successful companies possess these organizational capabilities, which we refer to as “digital muscles.” 2. Trust in Online Data Majority (72%) of respondents were worried that organizations may exploit personal data without their permission. In some cases, however, respondents found it acceptable to provide personal data. These include cases in which the company receiving the personal data can be trusted and where the personal data provided can be used to enhance products and services.
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