Hardware

Ambiq Apollo510 Delivers 30x Power Efficiency Improvement to Unleash Endpoint AI

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

AUSTIN, Texas, March 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ambiq, a technology leader in exceptionally energy-efficient semiconductors for IoT devices, is introducing the new Apollo510, the first member of the Apollo5 SoC family, which is uniquely positioned to kickstart the age of truly ubiquitous, practical, and meaningful AI.

Key Points: 
  • The Apollo510 achieves up to 10x better latency while reducing energy consumption by around 2x, compared to Ambiq's previous power efficiency leader, the Apollo4.
  • With more than 30x energy improvement, the Apollo510 is capable of running a vast majority of today's endpoint AI calculations, including low-power sensor monitoring, always-on voice commands, telco-quality audio enhancement, and more.
  • Apollo510 contains everything needed for driving intelligent systems: ultra-efficient compute, expansive on-chip memories, high-bandwidth interfaces to off-chip memories, and security.
  • IoT endpoint device manufacturers can expect unrivaled power efficiency to develop more capable devices that process AI/ML functions better than before.

Quectel unveils its HCM511S high performance MCU Bluetooth module to power Low Energy compact connected devices

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Embedded World – Quectel Wireless Solutions, a global IoT solutions provider, is pleased to announce the launch of the HCM511S high-performance MCU Bluetooth module for compact connected devices such as digital keys, portable devices and battery-operated motion sensors.

Key Points: 
  • Embedded World – Quectel Wireless Solutions, a global IoT solutions provider, is pleased to announce the launch of the HCM511S high-performance MCU Bluetooth module for compact connected devices such as digital keys, portable devices and battery-operated motion sensors.
  • Utilizing Bluetooth Low Energy 5.4, the module accommodates an ARM Cortex-M33 processor and features built-in 32KB RAM and either 352KB or 512KB flash memory to deliver efficient performance.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240409992885/en/
    Quectel unveils its HCM511S high performance MCU Bluetooth module to power Low Energy compact connected devices (Graphic: Business Wire)
    The HCM511S module features excellent receiver sensitivity, a maximum transmit power of +6 dBm to achieve long distance transmission and has been designed to enable compact, low-power devices to connect cost effectively.
  • “We’re delighted to bring the compact, high-performance HCM511S Bluetooth Low Energy MCU module to the market,” says Norbert Muhrer, President and CSO, Quectel Wireless Solutions.

Renesas Introduces New Entry-Level RA0 MCU Series with Best-in-Class Power Consumption

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today introduced the RA0 microcontroller (MCU) Series based on the Arm® Cortex®-M23 processor.

Key Points: 
  • Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today introduced the RA0 microcontroller (MCU) Series based on the Arm® Cortex®-M23 processor.
  • The new, low-cost RA0 devices offer the industry’s lowest overall power consumption for general purpose 32-bit MCUs.
  • In addition, Renesas offers a Software Standby mode in the new MCUs that reduces power consumption by a further 99 percent to a miniscule 0.2 µA.
  • Renesas is now shipping the first group in the RA0 Series, the RA0E1 Group.

ISC West 2024: Alarm.com Unveils Remote Video Monitoring Console with Advanced Deterrence Measures, Shooter Detection Systems, and More

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

At ISC West, Alarm.com (Nasdaq: ALRM) will present new proactive security technologies, including advanced deterrence measures and gunshot detection solutions.

Key Points: 
  • At ISC West, Alarm.com (Nasdaq: ALRM) will present new proactive security technologies, including advanced deterrence measures and gunshot detection solutions.
  • These new capabilities demonstrate Alarm.com’s commitment to expanding security through innovations that help prevent crime, speed emergency response, and save lives.
  • “Typical remote video monitoring solutions are disjointed and involve components from multiple providers, but our Remote Video Monitoring Console delivers a truly end-to-end solution that’s accessible and practical for a broader market,” said Brian Lohse, General Manager, Alarm.com for Business.
  • System sensor activity and Video Analytics trigger the drone to deploy and investigate suspicious events, covering 10 acres in 90 seconds.

Budderfly and Craveworthy Brands Announce Corporate Partnership to Accelerate Sustainability for Restaurants

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Budderfly , the premier sustainability partner for businesses with repeatable footprints, today announced a corporate partnership with restaurant platform company Craveworthy Brands to drive down energy consumption at Cravewothy’s corporate and franchise-owned restaurants.

Key Points: 
  • Budderfly , the premier sustainability partner for businesses with repeatable footprints, today announced a corporate partnership with restaurant platform company Craveworthy Brands to drive down energy consumption at Cravewothy’s corporate and franchise-owned restaurants.
  • The cost-saving and sustainability outcomes stemming from this partnership will establish a new benchmark for sustainability across the approximately 200 other current and planned restaurant locations within the Craveworthy umbrella.
  • “Craveworthy Brands is laser-focused on fostering growth and success for our brands and that can only be done when franchisees and operators are winning.
  • “We're excited to expand our work shaping the energy future for the food service industry in partnership with Craveworthy Brands.

Seagate Technology to Report Fiscal Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results on April 23, 2024

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Seagate Technology Holdings plc (NASDAQ: STX), the leading innovator of mass-capacity storage solutions, will report fiscal third quarter 2024 financial results after the market closes on Tuesday, April 23, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • Seagate Technology Holdings plc (NASDAQ: STX), the leading innovator of mass-capacity storage solutions, will report fiscal third quarter 2024 financial results after the market closes on Tuesday, April 23, 2024.
  • The investment community conference call to discuss these results will take place that day at 2:00 PM PT / 5:00 PM ET.

Laser Photonics Secures Order From L3Harris Technologies for LaserTower Marking & Engraving System

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Laser Photonics Corporation (LPC) (NASDAQ: LASE ), a leading global developer of industrial laser systems for laser cleaning and other material processing applications, announced that it received an order for its LaserTower COMPACT marking and engraving system from L3Harris Technologies, Inc.

Key Points: 
  • Laser Photonics Corporation (LPC) (NASDAQ: LASE ), a leading global developer of industrial laser systems for laser cleaning and other material processing applications, announced that it received an order for its LaserTower COMPACT marking and engraving system from L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
    “Laser Photonics is proud to supply laser marking equipment to L3Harris, one of the largest long-time defense contractors in the United States,” said Wayne Tupuola, CEO of Laser Photonics.
  • The LaserTower COMPACT is an industrial-grade laser marking, engraving and etching system that can operate as a stand-alone unit or get integrated into an I/O production line.
  • It’s the ideal solution for precise, legible, permanent direct part marking, including UDI/UID barcodes, logos and other service marks for a wide range of materials.
  • For more information about the LaserTower line of laser marking and engraving systems, please visit https://www.laserphotonics.com or contact our sales department at [email protected] .

Zuora SEI Report: Flexible, Recurring Monetization Models Drive 3.4x Faster Growth Rates Than the S&P 500 Over the Past 12 Years

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

In 2023, amid economic challenges and slowed digital transformations, companies in the SEI demonstrated resilience through Total Monetization strategies.

Key Points: 
  • In 2023, amid economic challenges and slowed digital transformations, companies in the SEI demonstrated resilience through Total Monetization strategies.
  • By aligning and evolving their monetization models with customer demand, they pursued innovative approaches beyond traditional subscriptions, including hybrid and flexible bundling strategies.
  • While growth rates slowed in the SaaS sector, churn is down and consumption-based models are continuing to demonstrate promising revenue growth: The SEI SaaS sector experienced a 10.1% revenue growth rate on average.
  • While the New Media subset experienced a faster revenue growth rate (12%) than Publishing Media (5.6%), Publishing Media grew ARPA year-over-year (YoY), while New Media ARPA growth slowed.

CommScope Unveils GigaREACH XL Solution Designed to Power and Connect Emerging Edge Devices

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

CommScope addresses this challenge with its new GigaREACH XL solution.

Key Points: 
  • CommScope addresses this challenge with its new GigaREACH XL solution.
  • “Today, CommScope eliminates the 100-meter distance limit to cost-effectively connect a range of edge devices.”
    With the GigaREACH XL solution, customers can easily connect and power devices beyond the 100-meter limit with one cable and with little or no disruption to existing services.
  • As part of the SYSTIMAX portfolio, the GigaREACH XL solution is also backed by CommScope’s industry-leading SYSTIMAX Assurance ™ program.
  • CommScope and the CommScope logo are registered trademarks of CommScope and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and other countries.

Comcast RISE to Award 100 Small Businesses in the Greater Richmond Region with Packages Totaling $500,000 in Monetary Grants, Marketing and Technology Resources, and More

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Comcast RISE is committed to supporting the growth of all small businesses, while advancing the objectives of diversity, equity and inclusion, as well as community investment.

Key Points: 
  • Comcast RISE is committed to supporting the growth of all small businesses, while advancing the objectives of diversity, equity and inclusion, as well as community investment.
  • Beginning on May 1, and through May 31, eligible businesses in Richmond can apply for a grant package at www.ComcastRISE.com .
  • “Small businesses are the lifeblood of Richmond’s past, present and future,” said Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney.
  • In addition, any small business owner can visit the Comcast RISE destination on X1 featuring aggregated small business news, tips, insights, and more.