Washable heartbeat sensor is ideal for textiles
Researchers have successfully developed polymer optic fibres for sensors that are particularly flexible and can be sewn onto textiles. These fibres were used in a sensor that was woven on a material, enabling researchers to measure the heart rate of patients. The sensor has been produced using a melting technique and can be washed in a machine.
"Normally, these fibers,...
How Sensors, Robotics And Artificial Intelligence Will Transform Agriculture
The world population is expected to reach 9.7 billion by 2050. China and India, the two largest countries in the world, have populations totalling around one billion. In four years, by 2022, India is predicted to have the largest population in the world, surpassing China.
This means we need new ways to grow food that are smarter and helps regulate...
Man Plus Machine: IBM Brings Science Fiction to Life With Cognitive Security
When I first learned that I would be attending IBM InterConnect to provide feedback on IBM’s efforts related to cloud, the Internet of Things (IoT) and Watson, I started to reflect on how much IBM has already influenced the IT and security industries during the span of my career.
My first recollection was from my early days of working for...
A very successful 2016 and a strong start to 2017
A very successful 2016 and a strong start to 2017
• EBITDA pre exceptionals in fiscal 2016 increases by 12.4 percent to EUR 995 million
• EBITDA margin pre exceptionals improves from 11.2 to 12.9 percent
• Net income increases by 16.4 percent to EUR 192 million
• Volumes grow in all segments
• Proposed dividend for 2016 at EUR 0.70 per share; an...
Expert comment on Vodafone India’s merger with Idea Cellular
If you are looking for expert comment on Vodafone India's merger with Idea Cellular John Colley, of Warwick Business School, is a Professor or Practice and researches M&A. He is also a former MD of a FTSE 100 company.
John Colley said: "The merger will have 400 million users and around 35% of the market. It will also have the...
Konftel makes remote meetings easier with a new conference phone and mobile app
THE KONFTEL 300IPX AND KONFTEL UNITE MOBILE APP TOGETHER ARE MAKING IT RADICALLY EASIER FOR USERS TO MANAGE MEETINGS. ONE CLICK IS ALL IT TAKES TO JOIN A MEETING. KONFTEL PRESENTS THIS PERFECT COMBINATION AT THE CEBIT EXHIBITION IN HANNOVER AND AT ENTERPRISE CONNECT IN ORLANDO. THE SOLUTION WILL BECOME AVAILABLE IN APR
The long phone numbers, codes and commands...
NATO Allies Must Pay Fair Share for Defense Costs: Trump
Washington: US President Donald Trump asserted on Friday that the NATO allies must pay their fair share for the cost of defense, even as he reaffirmed his "strong support" for the military alliance.
"I reiterated to (German) Chancellor (Angela) Merkel my strong support for NATO, as well as the need for our NATO allies to pay their fair share for...
Bus stop cafe, IOT, Sky walk – smart city get innovative
BHOPAL: Next time you get off a bus along Board Office interaction and need to grab a bite or thirsty, just look up. Planners at smart city office have proposed a roof top restaurant on a bus stop. That's not all, for tech geeks there would be 'internet of things' hub and the relaxed can play chess on a...
LED streetlights in all villages in a year: CM
ANDHRA PRADESH - Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu launched distribution of energy-efficient LED tube lights programme at the interim Secretariat near here on Friday.
Mr. Naidu said that the Central government has agreed to provide assistance in installing the LED streetlights in all villages in the State in an year. The investment would be around Rs. 1,200 crore and approximately...
4 cyber threats you need to be aware of in 2017
Leaks, hacks, phishing schemes, and all manner of cyber threats regularly make the headlines now. As more and more put their data online and make use of e-transactions, the attacks are likely to grow – simply because the more people there are online, the more potential targets a cyber-criminal has.
Is your money safe? How sure are you that no...
















