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5 tips for improving medical equipment security

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Medical devices are major investments for any healthcare organization and managing all medical devices and supplies while also maintaining an accurate inventory can be a painstakingly tedious process.

Siloed information on devices and mismanaged processes can put your medical equipment at a risk of theft, misplacement and cyber security attacks.

According to a study, equipment theft and prescription charge fraud contributed to more than £3 billion loss for NHS in 2021. [Read more…] about 5 tips for improving medical equipment security

Key VPN Statistics: What Are the Numbers Telling Us?

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All over the world, individuals use virtual private networks (VPNs) to secure their connections to the internet. The encryption protects your activity from prying eyes, allowing you to browse the web with greater anonymity.

Furthermore, a VPN may replace your actual IP address with one from another region, allowing you to access material that would otherwise be. [Read more…] about Key VPN Statistics: What Are the Numbers Telling Us?

How Technology is Revolutionizing the Entertainment Sector

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The benefits of the digital age can be seen more clearly in the world of entertainment than anywhere else. Technology has gone a long way to creating media for mass consumption and a lot of profit can be found no matter where you are in the industry.

Indeed, the entertainment sector currently stands at $2.2 trillion, and is expected to reach $2.6 trillion within the next 3 years!

We see this kind of saturation across multiple entertainment platforms. More streaming services than ever before, cryptocurrency fitting itself into the social media world – but what does that mean for the world of entertainment at large? [Read more…] about How Technology is Revolutionizing the Entertainment Sector

ICE Cobotics launches new compact autonomous floor scrubber

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ICE Cobotics has launched Cobi 18, a compact autonomous floor scrubber available through an all-inclusive subscription.

Designed by cleaning professionals for cleaning professionals, Cobi 18 delivers high-performance scrubbing and is easy to use.

The user interface is clear and simple, and its “teach and repeat” feature allows users to train a route once and deploy it with the click of a button each time thereafter. [Read more…] about ICE Cobotics launches new compact autonomous floor scrubber

Cognicept Systems merges with Kabam Robotics

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Singapore start-up Cognicept Systems has merged with Kabam Robotics, a division under precision engineering solutions provider, PATEC Group.

Cognicept’s deep technical expertise in robotics technologies and Kabam’s expertise in machine design, precision manufacturing, international supply chains, and deep access to global commercial channels have now been combined to provide world leading robotics solutions for applications such as facilities management, delivery, and surveillance/security.

This merger combines our strengths and opens many doors for everyone involved. [Read more…] about Cognicept Systems merges with Kabam Robotics

Increasing last mile delivery security and intelligence

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The biggest issue facing logistics firms, as identified by Barclays, is delivering goods when recipients are not present, with over 63 percent of carriers stating this as a concern

The last mile plays a pivotal role in the supply chain, as recent research indicates that the last mile accounts for approximately 28 percent of the total cost of delivery.

Industry challenge

Consumer pressures concerning time to delivery and overall experience have forced logistics firms to invest in new innovative solutions to manage their delivery operations, in particular to improve operational efficiency in the last mile.

Southco has been working with the postal and delivery industry to help achieve these goals by improving critical areas of delivery solution performance, including security and operating costs. [Read more…] about Increasing last mile delivery security and intelligence

Gatik and ChargePoint partner to develop charging network for electric autonomous trucks

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ChargePoint, a leading electric vehicle charging network, and autonomous truck developer Gatik have agreed a strategic partnership to develop an electric ecosystem for autonomous vehicles.

The companies say the ecosystem will be designed to maximize sustainability, operational efficiency and economics for ChargePoint and Gatik’s customers across North America.

Through the partnership, infrastructure and integrated services will play a significant role in helping to decarbonize the B2B short-haul logistics sector and will offer a simple and seamless solution to help Gatik and ChargePoint’s customers meet their corporate sustainability goals. [Read more…] about Gatik and ChargePoint partner to develop charging network for electric autonomous trucks

Digital Workplace Reprioritizes ‘Work Smarter, Not Harder’ Mentality: The Telecommuting Technologies You Need to Adopt

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Companies of all sizes and types have embraced remote work at a pace and frequency never seen before. Shifting from a traditional to a digital workspace provides numerous benefits, such as reduced overhead and increased employee flexibility.

To ensure telecommuting success, companies must utilize the following technologies. Without this telecommuting tech in hand, organizing daily workflows, connecting with customers and employees, and providing other vital services will prove challenging – if not impossible. [Read more…] about Digital Workplace Reprioritizes ‘Work Smarter, Not Harder’ Mentality: The Telecommuting Technologies You Need to Adopt

Jamba and Blendid expand pilot launch of robotic smoothie kiosks to more locations

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Health food and smoothie specialist Jamba and robotics company Blendid have added two new “Jamba by Blendid” autonomous robotic kiosk locations.

The new locations at Georgia College in Milledgeville, Georgia and Kennesaw State University in Marietta, Georgia mark the first Jamba by Blendid openings on college campuses, expanding beyond the current pilot locations in a shopping mall and big box retailer.

The company calls this a “significant step” as Jamba and Blendid continue to explore opportunities to open more Jamba by Blendid kiosks in a variety of non-traditional venues, including gyms, hospitals, airports, and more. [Read more…] about Jamba and Blendid expand pilot launch of robotic smoothie kiosks to more locations

BMW invests in HeyCharge to increase electric vehicle charging points at residential locations

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BMW i Ventures took a lead investment in HeyCharge, the German start-up providing electric vehicle charging stations in apartment complexes, office buildings and other infrastructure locations.

HeyCharge was in Y Combinator’s Summer 2021 batch of start-ups.

Kasper Sage, managing partner, BMW i Ventures, says: “The rapid growth of the electric vehicle market in coming years will necessitate greater infrastructure build-out of charging solutions around the globe. [Read more…] about BMW invests in HeyCharge to increase electric vehicle charging points at residential locations