OTHER NEWS
Embedded Brains and Fraunhofer developing smartphone-ready wireless outlets
Soon there will be no need for special timers to switch lighting on and off, or operate household appliances when a homeowner is absent. All this will be done by means of a smartphone or PC. READ...
Leviton Manufacturing acquires Home Automation
Leviton Manufacturing Co., a global manufacturer of electrical devices, announced the acquisition of Home Automation Inc. (HAI), whose offering includes various automation products, including home control systems. READ...
British Columbia gets serious about cable and metal theft
The Province of British Columbia announced Canada's first provincial metal theft law and regulations with identification and reporting requirements designed to limit the resale market for stolen assets, and ensure thieves are identified and prosecuted. READ...
Wireless power systems market to surpass $15B by 2020
A recent report predicts the market for wireless power systems will triple over the next eight years, growing from $4.9 billion in revenue in 2012 to $15.1 billion. READ...
Cable broadband to account for 25% of world subscribers by 2017
A new report predicts cable digitization efforts in developing economies will be a key driver for cable broadband penetration worldwide, giving service providers access to more lucrative markets with service revenues reaching the $50 billion mark in 2017. READ...
CCCA joins STEP Foundation as supporting member
The Communications Cable and Connectivity Association (CCCA) is one of the newest supporting members of the Sustainable Technology Environments Program (STEP) Foundation board of directors. READ...