Here are selected IoT related Events in Asia to attend in 2018. If an important event is missing (there are so many), send us an Email or comment on this post. 26-27 April Asia IoT Business Platform Philippines (22nd Edition) Philippines Read more 26-28 April AI Genesis Beijing, China Read more 03-05 May CE China Shenzen Read more 09-10 May Asia IoT Business Platform China China Read more 16-17 May Smart IoT Hong Kong 2018 Hong Kong Read more 05-09 June Computex 2018 Taipei, Taiwan Read more 06-07 June Machine Intelligence Summit Hong…
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Excellent Infographic from Barclays about the Future of Work. Robots will not take your job, they will just change our work. Infographic from investmentbank.com , Featured image via Freepik
Worldwide shipments of wearable devices are on track to grow 15.1% in 2018, totaling 132.9 million units over the course of the year. The overall market is also expected to deliver a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.4% over the next five years, culminating in 219.4 million units shipped in 2022, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Wearable Device Tracker. With cellular connectivity on the rise and shifting consumer preferences, IDC believes smartwatches will account for almost two out of every five wearable devices shipped in 2022. “Consumers are finally starting to understand and demand the utility…
IDC Government Insights announced today that this year’s search for the top smart city initiatives in Asia Pacific is underway. Dubbed as IDC’s Smart City Asia Pacific Awards (SCAPA), which is now on its fourth year, IDC is looking for the next best smart city initiatives, that will join the 38 projects awarded in the past three years. SCAPA is IDC Asia Pacific’s way of recognizing deserving agencies, private or public organizations that IDC deemed to have excelled across the 12 Smart City functional eService categories using IDC’s Smart City Development Index framework. Phase 0 – Public Nominations Phase 1 -…
The worldwide wearables market continued its upward trajectory in both the fourth quarter (4Q17) and full year 2017 with total shipment volumes reaching new records. Moreover, thanks to a surge in smartwatch shipment volumes, Apple moved past competitors Fitbit and Xiaomi to claim overall leadership for both the quarter and the year. According to data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Wearable Device Tracker, total volumes for the quarter reached 37.9 million units, up 7.7% from the 35.2 million units shipped in the same quarter a year ago. For the full year, total wearable device shipments reached 115.4 million…
We have selected our Top 10 IOT Gadgets for 2018 to play around. 1. Tile Mate Key Finder The world’s best-selling Bluetooth tracker just got 25% smaller. Tile Mate easily loops onto keychains or attaches to anything you don’t want to lose so you can find it fast. 2. Awair Glow — Air Quality Monitor Awair Glow tracks toxins and chemicals in your air and gives you personalized tips to help you stay safe and healthy. Glow plugs directly into the wall and can also turn on your “non-smart” devices the moment your air quality drops (or at…
IDC Manufacturing Insights Worldwide Commercial Robotics program published its latest report titled “IDC FutureScape: Worldwide Robotics 2018 Predictions – Asia/Pacific (Excluding Japan) Implications”, which highlights the top 10 predictions pertaining to the development and adoption of robotics in Asia Pacific (Excluding Japan) region from 2018 through 2021. IDC predicts that by 2020 in APeJ, 40% of newly installed industrial robots in the region will be equipped with at least one intelligent feature. “The advancement of robotics technology has entered a new era of robotics – one with embedded and/or cloud-based artificial intelligence. Called Robotics 3.0, intelligent robots are characterized by their ubiquitous…
A recent Safe Cities survey offers a revealing snapshot into the plans and progress of public safety initiatives across Asia Pacific, and why integration is the key to success. If Asia Pacific is on track to emerging as the world’s most powerful economic region, its cities are also on their way to becoming some of the planet’s smartest. A recent report predicted the number of smart cities worldwide to quadruple over the next ten years, with Asia Pacific expected to see the highest number of smart cities, reaching 32 by 2025, ahead of Europe and the Americas. But what does…
Tokio Marine Life Insurance Singapore introduced a new functionality to their TOMI chatbot. The update will enable users to conveniently find suitable TMLS panel clinics within their designated search area. With filters such as doctor specialisation and clinic location, consumers can identify clinics based on their various needs and schedules, reducing any pre-appointment administrative hassle. Previously, advisers and consumers needed to scan through an extensive list of 539 panel clinics online. While they could filter results with a location search, the previous interface may not have been immediately intuitive for most users. According to available data, information on TMLS panel…
Worldwide spending on the technologies that enable Smart Cities initiatives is forecast to reach $80 billion in 2018, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC). In the first release of the Worldwide Semiannual Smart Cities Spending Guide, IDC provides a detailed look at the technology investments associated with a range of Smart Cities priorities and use cases. As these initiatives gain traction, IDC expects spending to accelerate over the 2016-2021 forecast period, growing to $135 billion in 2021. “Smart Cities have recently evolved from a collection of discrete flagship projects to a sizeable market opportunity that will drive significant technology investments…