Month: October 2017

Irish firm Action Point collabs with global tech giants Microsoft, Dell and Intel #IoT

Irish Tech Leader Action Point to Launch New Smart-Manufacturing Solution at IoT World Congress in Partnership with Microsoft, Dell and Intel

Irish firm Action Point has collaborated with global tech giants Microsoft, Dell and Intel to develop IoT-PREDICT, a new Industrial Internet of Things solution aimed at the manufacturing sector and which is to launch at the IoT World Solutions Congress in Barcelona this week which takes place from the 3rd  – 5th of October. IoT-PREDICT securely gathers extensive real-time data from the production floor to help manufacturers reduce down time, improve overall equipment effectiveness and deliver cost savings.

  • Irish tech firm Action Point has partnered with Microsoft, Dell and Intel to develop an out-of-the-box solution for manufacturers eager to harness the business opportunities presented by the Industrial Internet of Things. Action Point served as the “glue” between the 3 partners during the design and development process.
  • IoT-PREDICT quickly gives manufacturing companies around the globe the real-time insights they need to improve overall equipment effectiveness and deliver cost savings to the business.
  • IoT-PREDICT uses smart sensors to gather vibration, temperature and power consumption data from the production line to troubleshoot production problems, enable predictive maintenance scheduling and reduce production downtime.
  • A unique collaboration, IoT-PREDICT’s smart-manufacturing software was developed by Action Point with Dell providing the Industrial Edge Gateway technology and Microsoft the Microsoft Azure cloud platform-based data visualisation, analytics and alerting tools.
  • With the engineering user kept firmly in mind, IoT-PREDICT’s product and packaging design was developed by multi award winning Irish firm Dolmen Design.
  • There are 4000 manufacturing firms in Ireland spending more than €12 Billion annually on suppliers, employing over 159,000 people and according to IBEC, 88% will be investing in new technology in the future.

From left to right is Ivan O’Connor (Head of IoT, Action Point), Aongus Hegarty (President, EMEA, Dell EMC) and Aisling Keegan (Vice President & GM, Dell EMC Ireland & NI).

Action Point’s Head of IoT, Ivan O’Connor said; “Our aim was to have relevant and accurate industrial IoT data flowing from the factory floor to the engineering and management team’s desktops within 10 minutes of opening the box.”

Sam George, Director, Azure IoT, Microsoft Corp.  said, “We are pleased to see Action Point has developed an IoT solution on Microsoft Azure, Azure IoT and Windows 10 IoT OS to enable remote monitoring at scale in industrial settings. IoT PREDICT, built on the trusted and global-scale platform,

Speaking ahead of the official launch in Barcelona  Dell’s EMEA Director – IoT and Embedded, Marc Flanagan said “We were incredibly excited to work on IoT-PREDICT as part of our vision for Industrial Automation.”

Design and usability were a major focus for the Action Point team during product development. They enlisted the help of multi-award-winning Dolmen Design to design a compact, pre-assembled and pre-configured system for quick and easy installation and commissioning in any industrial environment.

Action Point have in recent years delivered a number of successful technology solutions for global manufacturing clients such as Analog Devices, Johnson & Johnson, ALPS Electric Ireland and others. The launch of IoT-PREDICT takes place at this week’s IoT Solutions World, which takes place in Barcelona from the 3rd – 5th of October. You will find the team exhibiting at the Microsoft booth #301, Hall 5 at the Fira Barcelona Gran Via Conference centre. More information can be found at www.action-point.com/iot-predict

The search is on for Ireland’s Tech Hero. #TechHero #GuaranteedIrishHeroAwards #GIHero

Business membership organisation, Guaranteed Irish is calling on individuals and businesses to nominate their ‘Tech Hero’as part of the ‘Guaranteed Irish Hero Awards’.

 Throughout 2017, Guaranteed Irish is championing exceptional individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to creating a better Ireland in their respective sectors. Members of the public are invited to nominate their Guaranteed Irish Tech Hero before the deadline of Friday, 13th October 2017.

 

Music promoter Keiron Campbell Black, pictured with CEO of Guaranteed Irish, Brid O’Connell, was today named as the Guaranteed Irish Music Hero. The Dublin-based promoter, musician and venue proprietor was selected for the accolade following a public nomination process. Mr. Black is a well-known and much-loved figure on the Irish music scene, having introduced acts ranging from The Hot Sprockets to Gavin James. As a songwriter and musician, he played in The Amazing Few and Sack; organised and promoted gigs with Whelan’s, the Electric Picnic and many more. Most recently he began running the East Side Tavern bar and music venue on Dublin’s Leeson Street. The next Guaranteed Irish Heroes will be announced in November and December for their contributions to technology and food, respectively. To nominate a Guaranteed Irish Hero, log on to: http://www.guaranteedirish.ie or nominate and follow the campaign across social media with the dedicated hashtag: #GIhero. PHOTO: Mark Stedman

 

Four of the six Guaranteed Irish Heroes have so far been awarded. Artist, Maser; former Women’s Rugby Captain, Niamh Briggs; Professor Louise Kenny; and music promoter, Keiron Campbell Black were previously named Guaranteed Irish Heroes for art, sport, science and music, respectively.

 The remaining two Guaranteed Irish Heroes will be awarded for technology and food in November and December this year.

 Launching the call for the Guaranteed Irish Tech Hero, CEO of Guaranteed Irish, Brid O’Connell said: “This award is a great opportunity to commend someone who you consider to be a Guaranteed Irish Tech Hero. Ireland has truly become a digital island, and we believe it is time to champion Irish contributions to technology. What better way to do that than to nominate a Guaranteed Irish Technology Hero? 

 “We’re calling on businesses and individuals to get involved and put forward names of anyone who has demonstrated a real commitment to creating a better Ireland with technology through: jobs, community and provenance. If you know someone who fits that bill, then we want to hear from you.” concluded Brid O’Connell.  

 To get involved and to nominate your Guaranteed Irish Tech Hero, simply email info@guaranteedirish.ie before Friday, October 13th 2017 or use the dedicated hashtag: #GIhero on social media with your nomination.

Nifty Speaker from Sony hits the UK. #Sony #Speaker

The Wireless Handy TV Speaker helps you enjoy your large screen TV with audio at the level right for you. This easy-to-use wireless speaker connects, and even controls your TV, allowing you to dial in a personalised volume level just for you, without disrupting other viewers in the room. And, since it is plug and play, it’ll get to work straight out of the box.

Features.

  • Wireless Handy TV Speaker (model name: SRS-LSR100) lets you bring your TV’s audio to where you are and boosts dialogue of any TV show for a more satisfying viewing experience
  • Compatible with virtually all modern TVs
  • Allows easy TV remote control thanks to a clear button layout
  • Works up to 16 hrs on a single charge

The Wireless Handy TV Speaker has proved to be very effective in enhancing the TV experience, especially when you’re hard of hearing – thanks to the dialogue boosting Voice Zoom function. It cleverly analyses spoken audio and makes it possible to turn up film dialogue or sports commentary without increasing the overall volume.

Simply place the speaker next to you, wherever you are watching your TV and even if your family decide to engage in a debate nearby, you won’t miss a moment of the TV dialogue and can remain in your happy TV bubble while still participating in the family conversation. This comes in handy too when grandparents, parents and children gather to watch TV together, as you can simply bring the sound closer to those who have hearing difficulty by placing the speaker near them.

The Wireless Handy TV Speaker requires no complicated setup – you just connect its dock to the TV and it is all good to go. Better yet, it works with almost any TV and can also act as a remote controller with all key TV functions operated with the neatly placed buttons. Charging the speaker is very easy as well – you simply put it on the provided dock, and a single charge will keep it going for up to 16 hrs. It all makes it an interesting product for people who are not great at dealing with complicated gadgets.

The Sony Wireless Handy TV Speaker comes in a stylish white colour and is available from October in the UK priced £169. For more product information please visit www.sony.co.uk.

Review – Sonoff -Touch, Luxury wall touch switch. #Sonoff

This is a 1 gang touch control luxury crystal glass panel wall switch; the unit is slim and tidy when compared to traditional light switches. The packing is limited to the switch, minimal instructions with a QR on the box to download the app for iOS/Android and user guide. The app used is the eWeLink which is used via WiFi, allowing users to remotely turn on/off connected LED and lights from anywhere at any time.

This Sonoff Touch can relate to the Sonoff -White and color ambiance bulb previously reviewed on https://techbuzzireland.com/ and use the same app to control the devices. Utilising the app via your smartphone the Sonoff you can check real-time light status. The remote wall switch’s LED backlight lets users find and turn on the lights at night. The WiFi wall switch can be used to control lights or home appliances.

Features:

  • Touch ON/OFF
  • Remote ON/OFF–Turn lights on/off from anywhere
  • App Support –Free iOS and Android mobile App eWeLink
  • Sync Status–Real-time device status provided to App
  • Timing–Set scheduled/countdown timers to turn on/off at specified time
  • Share Control– Control your smart home together with your family
  • Scene–Turn on/off a gang of devices with one tap
  • Smart Scene–Triggered on/off by temperature, humidity or other environmental conditions
  • Voice Control –Works perfectly with Amazon Alexa, Google Home

 

This should only be installed by a qualified electrician or someone familiar with electrics, as they could have the potential to harm if unsure of working with wiring. The unit is slim and tidy when compared to traditional switches This is the future of home automation, controlling devices remotely and look good with out breaking the bank for a 1 gang touch wall switch

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APP Functions:
  • Remote ON/OFF
  • Single/repeat/countdown timing
  • Share control
  • Group/scene management
  • Works with Amazon Echo, Echo Dot, Amazon Tap
  • Works with Google Home
  • Works with Google Nest

Specification:

  • Standard: EU/US-AU
  • Power Supply: 90~250V AC
  • Max. Current:2A
  • Max. Power:400W
  • Color: White
  • Wireless Standard: 802.11 b/g/n
  • Security Mechanism: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK
  • Enclosure Material: ABS+Toughened Glass Panel
  • Gang: 1
  • EU Standard Dimension：86*86*34 (mm)
  • US Standard Dimension：120*78*34 (mm)

BUY HERE 

First look and unboxing – Y-Cam Triple Layer Smart Home Security System. #smarthome #tech

With the dark evenings here there is no better time to have your house protected and with products from our friends at Y-Cam they can help and at affordable prices too that wont break the bank compared to more conventional systems out there plus its not a complex set-up either nor time consuming.

Today we will do a quick unboxing of the Triple Layer Smart Home Security System Protect Alarm before we go into full test mode and if you missed our last review of the Y-Cam EVO home cam system check that out HERE

 

Y-cam Protect is a complete Triple Layer security system designed to protect your property and family. It is really simple to setup and use, whilst offering high professional security standards without the high price. Y-cam Protect provides total control and flexibility for your home security needs, notifying you instantly to any alarms.
If you like what you see and the simplicity of the product you can check out more and how to purchase  HERE