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The latest GfK research claims that half of people internationally believe smart home technology will make an impact on their lives in the next few years, compared to just a third who say the same for wearables. The study, which covered seven countries, asked consumers to choose which of 11 leading-edge technologies – from 3D printing to virtual reality to Internet of Things (IoT) would have an impact on their lives in the next few years with respondents able to choose as many technologies as they wished.
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DISTREE announces 2016 calendar of events
DISTREE Events has officially announced its 2016 event calendar, with six consumer technology channel events planned around the world. The company is also launching an additional event in the Middle East region in 2016 focused on the SMB reseller channel. In addition, DISTREE Events will stage a new two-day exhibition in Paris, in association with Innov8 Group, focused on the growth areas of connected devices, wearables, drones, robotics, accessories and smart home products.
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Bit9 + Carbon Black extends Exclusive Networks deal
Endpoint threat prevention, detection and response solutions vendor, Bit9 + Carbon Black, has announced that it will be expanding its current distribution agreement with Exclusive Networks, due to increased interest globally. Following successes in the UK, Bit9 + Carbon Black will expand its relationship with the distributor in the Benelux, Nordics, Middle East and Asia Pacific.
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Nubia celebrates third anniversary
Chinese smartphone brand Nubia has just turned three and is launching a range of new devices to celebrate its anniversary. Nubia has launched the latest of the Nubia Z9 series, the Z9 Max elite, Z9 mini elite and the third anniversary special edition of the Nubia Z9. The phones will immediately be available for purchase in China and will be released in other markets in 2016.
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Smart home revenues to hit US$100 billion in 2020
As big numbers go, it is certainly one guaranteed to get your attention. The numbercrunchers at Juniper Research reckon that global consumer spending on smart home services including entertainment, health, energy and home automation, will reach US$100 billion per annum by 2020. That’s more than double the US$43 billion estimated spend in 2015.
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WD to snap up SanDisk for US$19 billion
Storage giant Western Digital (WD) will splash out US$19 billion in cash and stock to snap up flash memory specialist Sandisk. WD claims that the deal is the next step in the transformation of WD into a storage solutions company with global scale, extensive product and technology assets, and deep expertise in non-volatile memory (NVM).
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Exertis expands presence in China
Exertis, a business-to-business and retail distributor, has announced the opening of newly expanded offices at Honglong Century Plaza, Shenzhen, China. The move forms part of Exertis’ strategy to increase its global presence. The recent investment in the China office aims to improve Exertis’ ability to help UK brands build and quickly develop a route to market in China and beyond, while also using Exertis’ local market knowledge to help them respond quickly to market changes in a rapidly evolving and dynamic economy. Exertis’ bespoke configuration services will help brands a tailor and build their solutions to meet the Asian market’s specific needs.
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GfK to deliver opening keynote at DISTREE APAC 2015
GfK is an official Event Partner at DISTREE APAC 2015 and will deliver the opening keynote at this year’s event. The GfK presentation, entitled ‘Technology Markets - How to Grow Business in 2015-2016’ will be presented by Dr. Rudi Aunkofer, Global Director IT, GfK Retail & Technology, on Wednesday 7th October at 14:20. DISTREE APAC 2015 takes place from 7-9th October at the Shangri-La Rasa Sentosa Resort in Singapore.
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Microsoft to present on IoT at APAC Smart Channels Summit hosted by CONTEXT
Carlos Lopes, general manager consumer channels at Microsoft APAC, will deliver a presentation as part of next week’s Smart Channels Summit, hosted by CONTEXT, at regional channel event DISTREE APAC in Singapore. The session from Lopes will focus on Microsoft’s activities and plans related to the IoT.
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Singapore retailer establishes Challenge Ventures
Singapore-listed Challenger Technologies has established a new subsidiary, Challenge Ventures, to focus on investing in companies and businesses to complement Challenger’s existing business. The company is prepared to inject up to SGD20m (US$13.95m) into Challenge Ventures if suitable investments can be identified. Challenger Technologies currently operates a chain of IT retail stores known as Challenger as well as lifestyle retail concepts such as audio specialty store Musica in Singapore.
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