Plunc managing director Stewart McGrenary looks at the ‘built to fail’ strategy that some big tech companies have adopted. The consumer electronics market is booming, with some estimates (such as those from Statista and IBIS World) placing the industry at a cool $340 million+ per year in the US alone. …
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Consumer electronic accessories distributor Kondor has announced a supplier agreement with Urban Armor Gear (UAG) for its ruggedised cases and wearables for smartphones, tablets and laptops. “UAG provides a range of innovatively designed protective cases that are rugged, yet very lightweight and drop tested to US military specifications. UAG products …
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From enterprise routers with extensive security features to smart doorbells, window locks and cameras, we round up the best security hardware on the market. Kingston UV500 Self-Encrypting SSD Specs: Full-disk encryption with TCG Opal 2.0; 3D TLC NAND; 120GB, 240GB, 480GB, 960GB, 1920GB capacities; 2.5-inch, M.2 2280, mSATA form factors; …
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With so much talent in the channel, it can be difficult to sift out the freshest gear and potential tech giants of tomorrow. Stay ahead of the curve with PCR’s Crowdfunding Corner. TRIO triple screen laptop monitor (pictured above) TRIO is a multi-screen laptop accessory designed to boost productivity and …
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As Google removes adverts related to computer repairs in a bid to stop scammers, how is this affecting legitimate businesses? Tech For Techs asks its members. MIKE WHITEHOUSE, SUNDERLAND COMPUTER REPAIRS “I have worked with Google for a long time and I’ve resigned myself to having to spend £300 a …
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A new global survey of 700 retail IT decision makers has revealed that nearly all of them (99%) are implementing mobile technology in store. Conducted by Vanson Bourne and commissioned by Jamf, the survey found that respondents believe that mobile technology enables them to optimise inventory planning and management (96%) …
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Desktop monitor sales in West Europe (WE) continued to grow in early Q2 2019 with 12% year-on-year growth after an already strong first quarter, reports CONTEXT. Larger monitors, with screens above 30-inch, made a significant contribution, according to the technology market intelligence company’s data. In the first two months of …
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With so much talent in the channel, it can be difficult to sift out the freshest gear and potential tech giants of tomorrow. Stay ahead of the curve with PCR’s Crowdfunding Corner… UNO Cross Device USB-C Magnetic Cable (pictured above) The UNO Cable is asap Technologies’ latest innovation in magnetic …
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Dom Hume, VP of Product and Technical Services at Becrypt, outlines four themes that are important for organisations to consider when implementing a mobile device management strategy. Many organisations are continually challenged by the risks associated with managing an ever growing device estate. Successfully managing the complexity of multiple software …
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We take a look at the latest fitness trackers, smartwatches and enterprise-grade wearables. Apple Watch 4 (pictured above) Specs: GPS, water resistant, barometric altimeter, electrical heart sensor, 16GB capacity, S4 chip with 64-bit dual-core processor, up to 18 hours battery life, Bluetooth 5.0. “Gorgeous curved corners and a large selection …
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