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Xage launches ‘universal access control’ for industrial operations

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Xage Security has launched Xage Enforcement Point to deliver universal access control for industrial operations.

Xage says XEP enables role-based access control and single sign-on for every device, from legacy control systems to the newest IoT machines – even those previously lacking any access control protection –“for the first time”.

XEP works with Xage’s tamper-proof security fabric as a unified solution for industrial operations.  [Read more…] about Xage launches ‘universal access control’ for industrial operations

Webcast: CogitAI launches ‘industry’s first self-learning, actionable artificial Intelligence’

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CogitAI has launched what it says is the “industry’s first self-learning, actionable artificial Intelligence”. (See interview with CogitAI CEO below.)

The company says it is “delivering on the future promise of AI”. CogitAI says its Continua software as a service self-learning AI platform.

The Continua platform has the power to turn any process, system, software bot, or real robot into a self-learning autonomous service to drive actionable business outcomes, says CogitAI.  [Read more…] about Webcast: CogitAI launches ‘industry’s first self-learning, actionable artificial Intelligence’

STMicroelectronics unveils new motion sensor with integrated machine learning

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STMicroelectronics, a semiconductor company, has integrated machine-learning technology into its advanced inertial sensors to improve activity-tracking performance and battery life in mobiles and wearables.

The LSM6DSOX iNEMO sensor contains a machine-learning core to classify motion data based on known patterns.

Relieving this first stage of activity tracking from the main processor saves energy and accelerates motion-based apps such as fitness logging, wellness monitoring, personal navigation, and fall detection.  [Read more…] about STMicroelectronics unveils new motion sensor with integrated machine learning

Estone offering review samples of rugged tablet computer

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Estone Technology is offering review samples of its ruggedized tablet computer, the industrial or field-service grade Android MJ-100 10”.

Samples of the tablet are fully functional and represent the final manufactured version of the device.

The MJ-100 is Estone Technology’s latest device intended for use in rugged industries.  [Read more…] about Estone offering review samples of rugged tablet computer

BP invests in new artificial intelligence technology

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BP Ventures has invested $5 million in Belmont Technology’s Series A financing to further bolster BP’s artificial intelligence (AI) and digital capabilities in its Upstream business.

The investment supports BP’s ongoing work exploring opportunities to apply machine learning and cognitive computing in its global oil and gas business.

The Houston technology start-up has developed a cloud-based geoscience platform using AI. The platform has a string of unique capabilities including specially-designed ‘knowledge-graphs’.

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Vector consolidates automotive electronics position with takeover of Tesis

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Vector, a specialist in developing and testing software and vehicle electronics located in Stuttgart, Germany, has completed a full takeover of Munich-based Tesis.

Tesis specializes in simulation solutions for virtual road testing – in particular, real-time-capable engine and vehicle models.

The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.  [Read more…] about Vector consolidates automotive electronics position with takeover of Tesis

Samsung makes ‘industry’s first’ 1 terabyte embedded universal flash storage

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Samsung Electronics has begun mass producing the industry’s first one-terabyte (TB) embedded Universal Flash Storage (eUFS) 2.1, for use in next-generation mobile applications.

Four years after introducing the first UFS solution, the 128-gigabyte (GB) eUFS, Samsung has passed the one terabyte threshold in smartphone storage.

Smartphone users will soon have storage capacity comparable to a premium notebook PC, without having to pair their phones with additional memory cards.

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NXP and Kalray partner on autonomous driving computer platform

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NXP Semiconductors N.V. has announced a new strategic partnership with Kalray, a pioneer in processors for new intelligent systems.

The partnership will combine NXP’s portfolio of functional safety products for ADAS and Central Compute with Kalray’s high-performance intelligent MPPA (Massively Parallel Processor Array) processors.

The new platform is significant because it addresses the performance, safety and near-term commercial needs of levels 2 and 3 driving with an eye to longer-term release in level 4 and 5 autonomous vehicles.

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Top 9 ebooks that can level you up in data science

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It is always recommended that a beginner should do mind mapping, concerning books that can guide through the basics of data science. What if you get a curated list of books that have been cull out by experts to give beginners a kickstart in data science, big data, Python, R, and so on?

Get ready to get a healthy dose of data science through this post that acknowledges to you top nine eBooks that cover data science in a comprehensive way. The best part is that these books are ideal for freshers and experienced candidates.  [Read more…] about Top 9 ebooks that can level you up in data science

Infographic: Computer-aided manufacturing

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MecSoft has produced an interesting infographic on the subject of computer-aided manufacturing. (See below.)

Computer-aided manufacturing is the process of utilizing computer software to simplify and automate CNC machining and 3D printing.

The software sends design data to a 3D printer or CNC machine tool, and the device follows the instructions to create the design.  [Read more…] about Infographic: Computer-aided manufacturing