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VMware Announces Alliances and Strategies for the Internet of Things

PALO ALTO, CA – VMware, Inc. (NYSE: VMW) today announced key strategic alliances in the Internet of Things (IoT) space to help bridge the gap between IT and operational technology (OT) worlds. VMware has formed alliances with Bayshore Networks, Dell, Intwine Connect, Deloitte Digital, PTC and V5 Systems. According to IDC’s “Worldwide Semiannual Internet of […]

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The Morning Download: Microsoft to Infuse Office Software with AI

By Kim S. Nash Aug 23, 2016 7:11 am ET Good morning. Microsoft Corp.’s acquisition of the smart scheduling app Genee reflects a drive to add artificial intelligence to all of its digital experiences. The deal, announced Monday, could let Microsoft enhance its virtual assistant Cortana, to better compete with Alphabet Inc.’s Google Now and

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Expedia, Travelocity, Orbitz, and Wotif quietly add natural language search to their homepages

Last month, Expedia Inc quietly rolled out natural-language search to its platforms. The “Search Anything” feature has been added as a tab to the homepages of most of its English-language platform sites for the Expedia, Travelocity, Orbitz, and Wotif brands. The tool employs artificial-intelligence-powered systems to provide answers to queries like “flights from DEN to

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Genesis teams with Amazon to bring Alexa to the automobile

LYON, FRANCE – APRIL 15, 2015 : the president of OL Football Club, Jean-Michel Aulas is photographed with the Hyundai Genesis on april 15, 2015 in Lyon, France. (photo by Philippe Petit/Paris Match via Getty Images) Louisiana flood victims raise millions via social media with GoFundMe by Austin Cassidy Genesis, the newly spun off luxury

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Taxis Joining The Internet Of Things, With Integrated Ad Network Expected

Taxi fleets are projected to be fully automated within the next several years, which might also create new in-car marketing opportunities. The exact time frame appears to be unclear, with some research citing self-driving taxi fleets by 2020 and others reporting by 2030. However, the common theme is that taxis will see some sort of

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500 Million Beacons Coming; Personal Tracking Use Tops Retail

Beacons have been a big deal in retail, and it looks like they may become an even bigger deal elsewhere. New research says that the Bluetooth Low Energy devices are going to grow significantly around personal tracking. Market leader Tile already has shipped more than 6 million BLE beacons alone, according to ABI Research. I

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Amazon planning Echo-only music streaming service: Report

(Image: File photo) Amazon plans to launch a music streaming service for its Echo speaker, according to Recode. The new streaming service will be different from Spotify and Apple Music, as it will only be available for Echo owners, but at half the price — in the $4 or $5 range. Recode reports Amazon plans

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Hyundai Genesis G90 owners will control it with Amazon Alexa

Hyundai’s Genesis, a stand-alone luxury division much like Toyota’s Lexus and Nissan’s Infiniti, will continue the latest trend in car technology set by BMW a few days ago. Image Source: PC Mag South Korean automotive manufacturer Hyundai announced last Thursday its partnership with Amazon that will allow drivers to control their new Genesis luxury sedans

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Accenture Bolsters New Security Practice With Acquisition of 130-Person Security Solution Provider

Accenture struck a deal today to acquire Melbourne, Australia-based security services company Redcore, continuing to build up its new security practice by expanding it’s capabilities around government defense and internet of things (IoT) technology. “We are buying Redcore, which is a very good boutique [security solutions provider] in the marketplace,” Kelly Bissell, global managing director

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Two Small Tech Companies to Add to Your Watchlist

In going through my “growth at a discount” stock screen the other day (more on this later), I came across two Internet of Things companies that caught my attention: Digi International (NASDAQ:DGII) and InterDigital (NASDAQ:IDCC). Both have been around for a long time, but both provide the technology that powers the fast-growing IoT industry. What does

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