Google Espresso to boost delivery of cloud-based application services

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Google has introduced a peering architecture called Espresso that expands the company’s software-defined networking infrastructure to the network edge. Espresso significantly improves the performance of applications Google Cloud subscribers are running on the platform as a service. Google Espresso was introduced this week at the Open Networking Summit, a Silicon Valley …

Google Espresso to boost delivery of cloud-based application services Read More »

Alarm.com Integrates with New Smart-Home Products Announced at ISC West

By SSI Staff · April 7, 2017 LAS VEGAS, Nev. — At ISC West 2017, Alarm.com announced the integration of several new smart-home connected devices with the Alarm.com platform. These include a Slim Line Edition video doorbell from Skybell Technologies, home audio with Legrand, irrigation control with Rachio and Rain Bird, as well as the …

Alarm.com Integrates with New Smart-Home Products Announced at ISC West Read More »

Fibaro Brings New Premium Consumer Smart Home Hub with Compatible Key Fob to the U.S.

FIBARO, a leading global manufacturer of wireless intelligent home automation and control devices, is now shipping its newest premium smart home hub, Home Center Lite, and portable KeyFob device in the U.S. An incredibly compact and superior brain for your smart home system, Home Center Lite works with all Z-Wave technology smart home products and Fibaro devices …

Fibaro Brings New Premium Consumer Smart Home Hub with Compatible Key Fob to the U.S. Read More »

Better Buy: Cypress Semiconductor vs. Synaptics

Cypress Semiconductor (NASDAQ:CY) stock shot up almost 25% in the first three months of 2017, thanks mostly to a strong fourth-quarter report and terrific guidance. What’s more, the semiconductor specialist’s product development moves to target the Internet of Things (IoT) and connected cars seem to be inspiring confidence among investors, pushing Cypress to 52-week highs. …

Better Buy: Cypress Semiconductor vs. Synaptics Read More »

Realistic ways to lock down IoT

A lot of recent headlines around the Internet of Things space has revealed how little security are attached to these devices. With more and more devices gaining access to the Internet, this problem is one that CSOs and CISOs will be dealing with for years. In the latest episode of our Security Sessions video interviews, …

Realistic ways to lock down IoT Read More »

Control the Colors of TP-Link® Smart Bulbs with Amazon Alexa

BREA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– TP-Link®, a leading global provider of consumer and business networking products, today announced that consumers may now control the color-change and white-tuning features of their TP-Link Smart Bulbs via the Amazon Alexa “TP-Link Kasa” smart home skill. With this updated skill, consumers can use simple voice commands via Amazon Alexa to change …

Control the Colors of TP-Link® Smart Bulbs with Amazon Alexa Read More »

Google's Next Gen Home Smart Speaker Hub Could Also Serve As Wi-Fi Extender?

Challenged by Amazon’s Echo speaker, the second generation Google Home smart speaker is now reportedly coming to possess a few interesting features which will certainly favor the consumers. Reports claim that the upcoming Google Home smart speaker will include a Wi-Fi router with mesh networking. Related Stories The gaining popularity of smart home devices is …

Google's Next Gen Home Smart Speaker Hub Could Also Serve As Wi-Fi Extender? Read More »

Let's invest in America's digital Infrastructure, too

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are gearing up to craft what could be a landmark infrastructure bill that makes comprehensive investments in our roads, railways, highways, ports, utilities and public transit.  The promised trillion-dollar package is desperately needed – the nonpartisan American Civil Society of Engineers just released its 2017 Infrastructure Report Card …

Let's invest in America's digital Infrastructure, too Read More »

PTC launches Kinex app range to simplify IIoT adoption

Software company PTC has this week launched a new range of role-based applications for the industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). The new Kinex product family is claimed to unify data from enterprise systems and physical objects on the plant floor through sensors to improve decision-making for industrial companies. The applications will be built on PTC’s ThingWorx …

PTC launches Kinex app range to simplify IIoT adoption Read More »

Startup Going Head to Head with Tesla in Solar-Powered Smart Home Market

Image Credit: PV Magazine In 2016, clean energy giant SunEdison set its sights on acquiring Vivint Solar, a rooftop solar panel installation company. In what unfolded as a sordid affair, Vivint terminated the deal. SunEdison didn’t have the funds to make good on the agreement due to an ill-advised acquisition spree. In order to recoup, …

Startup Going Head to Head with Tesla in Solar-Powered Smart Home Market Read More »

Scroll to Top