Announcement

WHAT: The RISC-V Foundation, a non-profit corporation controlled by 235 member companies to drive a new era of processor innovation via the adoption and implementation of the free and open RISC-V ISA, announces the agenda for its “Getting Started with RISC-V” events across China. As part of this program, RISC-V members will host presentations and live demonstrations showcasing the ecosystem’s overall explosive growth and discuss the Foundation’s increasing footprint particularly within China and the greater APAC region. This event also offers an opportunity for attendees to speak with RISC-V experts and other local RISC-V enthusiasts about the increased commercial adoption and growing number of implementations.

WHERE: The Crowne Plaza Landmark in Shenzhen; the Sheraton Chengdu Lido Hotel in Chengdu; the Hyatt on the Bund; Alibaba in Hangzhou; the Bellagio in Shanghai; the Crowne Plaza Zhongguancun in Beijing.

WHEN: Monday, May 6; Wednesday, May 8; Monday, May 13; Tuesday, May 14; and Thursday, May 16

DETAILS: The RISC-V Foundation in collaboration with the Linux Foundation is hosting a series of free, one-day “Getting Started with RISC-V” events. These non-consecutive one-day seminars will feature 13 RISC-V Foundation members including Alibaba Group, Andes Technology, Codasip, GreenWaves Technologies, Nervos, Nuclei System, NXP, PerfXLab, SiFive, Syntacore, Tangram, UC TECH IP and UltraSoC.

Getting Started with RISC-V Agenda

Welcome and Check in

When: 8:30 a.m. – 9 a.m. GMT+8
Introduction to RISC-V

When: 9 a.m. – 9:20 a.m. GMT+8
Who: RISC-V Foundation
Nuclei RISC-V Solution Paves the Way to Your Application Defined Chip

When: 9:20 a.m. – 9:40 a.m. GMT+8
Who: Nuclei System
Pushing Data from the Edge to the Cloud with RISC-V Ecosystem

When: 9:40 a.m. – 10 a.m. GMT+8
Who: Alibaba Group
Productivity Tools for Automated Generation of RISC-V Processors

When: 10 a.m. – 10:20 a.m. GMT+8
Who: Codasip
Break

When: 10:20 a.m. – 10:50 a.m. GMT+8
How to Choose Your AIoT RISC-V Core? 如何選擇你的AIoT RISC-V核心?

When: 10:50 a.m. – 11:10 a.m. GMT+8
Who: Andes Technology
Perf-V: The Cost-Effective Development Board for RISC-V Community

When: 11:10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. GMT+8
Who: PerfXLab
Enabling AIoT with RISC-V on a Battery for Years

When: 11:30 a.m. – 11:50 a.m. GMT+8
Who: GreenWaves Technologies
Lunch

When: 11:50 a.m. – 1 p.m. GMT+8
SCRx Family of the RISC-V Compatible Processor IP

When: 1 p.m. – 1:20 p.m. GMT+8
Who: Syntacore
RISC-V Enters the Mainstream – Next Steps for the Ecosystem

When: 1:20 p.m. – 1:40 p.m. GMT+8
Who: UltraSoC
TG403: a High-Performance Secure RISC-V Based MCU for Embedded Applications

When: 1:40 p.m. – 2 p.m. GMT+8
Who: Tangram
Break

When: 2 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. GMT+8
Expanding RISC-V Ecosystem for China Adoption 扩展RISC-V生态系统，助力中国市场

When: 2:30 p.m. – 2:50 p.m. GMT+8
Who: NXP
Innovation Unleashed: Solutions and Silicon Enabling the Intelligent Edge and Linux

When: 2:50 p.m. – 3:10 p.m. GMT+8
Who: SiFive
CKB-VM: a Blockchain Focused, General-Purpose Applicable Software Sandbox System Based on RISC-V

When: 3:10 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. GMT+8*
Who: Nervos
Innovation Thrust

When: 3:30 p.m. – 3:50 p.m. GMT+8*
Who: UC TECH IP
*Please note, the Nervos and UC TECH IP presentations will only take place at the Hangzhou event.

Each event is admission free, see below to register.

Shenzhen: May 6 at the Crowne Plaza Landmark Shenzhen – please register here.
Chengdu: May 8 at the Sheraton Chengdu Lido Hotel – please register here.
Shanghai: May 13 at the Hyatt on the Bund – please register here.
Hangzhou: May 14 at the Alibaba – please register here.
Beijing: May 16 at the Crowne Plaza Zhongguancun – please register here.
To learn more about the RISC-V China Roadshow, please visit: https://www.lfasiallc.com/events/risc-v-china-roadshow-2019/

For press interested in attending and scheduling meetings with the RISC-V Foundation and member companies, please email: [email protected]

To learn more about the RISC-V Foundation, its open, free architecture and membership information, please visit: https://riscv.org.

About RISC-V Foundation

RISC-V (pronounced “risk-five”) is a free and open ISA enabling a new era of processor innovation through open standard collaboration. Founded in 2015, the RISC-V Foundation comprises more than 235 members building the first open, collaborative community of software and hardware innovators powering a new era of processor innovation. Born in academia and research, RISC-V ISA delivers a new level of free, extensible software and hardware freedom on architecture, paving the way for the next 50 years of computing design and innovation.

The RISC-V Foundation, a non-profit corporation controlled by its members, directs the future development and drives the adoption of the RISC-V ISA. Members of the RISC-V Foundation have access to and participate in the development of the RISC-V ISA specifications and related HW / SW ecosystem.

Gillette Gaming Alliance Heads to Inaugural TwitchCon Europe
Alliance Members Will Gather for the First Time and Engage with Fans via Interactive Footprint at Event Expo with Streaming, Shaving Stations and Free Samples

Gillette (NYSE: PG), the world’s leading expert in men’s grooming, today unveiled its plans for a one-of-a-kind fan experience at TwitchCon Europe, which will take place in Berlin from April 13-14, while further highlighting the Gillette Gaming Alliance (GGA), a team of 11 Twitch streamers from 11 countries, that was announced last month in partnership with Twitch.

“We are really excited to be heading to TwitchCon Europe, the first event outside of the U.S., with our Gillette Gaming Alliance members – some of the best streamers from around the world,” said Jaweria Ali, Global Marketing Director at Gillette. “As a brand, we are committed to sparking and contributing to positive change through our ‘The Best Men Can Be’ efforts, and we are thrilled to bring this important initiative to the Twitch community while supporting our Alliance members and engaging with both esports and gaming fans alike.”

The Gillette brand activation at TwitchCon Europe (located at #F35) will include two streaming stations for Gillette Gaming Alliance members and a shave station for grooming touch-ups where both GGA members and fans can get shaves with SkinGuard razors, the latest product innovation with new technology designed to address skin sensitivity and prevent irritation for men. The activation will also feature a curing station, a machine used as part of RZR MKR to finalize customization on razors, plus some demos of the Gillette Lab’s heated razor.

Additionally, Gillette will be sampling razors to fans, with products such as Gillette Fusion Proglide with Flexball, which feature blades Made in Berlin. Gillette will host meet and greets with Gillette Gaming Alliance members, and gift them with a customized razor handle. Fans can stop by from 9am to 8pm to check out the fun offerings and receive free product samples.

As an extension of Gillette’s “The Best Men Can Be” campaign, the brand will leverage the Gillette Gaming Alliance to raise funds for charities, in the interest of supporting organizations that help men achieve their personal “best.” Members of the Alliance that choose to participate will dedicate their livestream to select charities, and Gillette will match the funds raised by the steamers from their fans, with all proceeds going to the designated partners.

“Twitch is delighted to have our global partners at Gillette play a presenting role in our historic, first TwitchCon event in Europe,” said Nathan Lindberg, Sr. Director Global Sponsorships at Twitch. “To have a globally recognized, blue chip brand bring together influencers from across the globe to our inaugural event is exactly how we define partnership.”

To stay up-to-date on the Gillette Gaming Alliance, including upcoming news and events, be sure to follow the streamers at:

CourageJD (USA): https://www.twitch.tv/couragejd
CiccioGamer89 (Italy): https://www.twitch.tv/cicciogamer89
IzakOOO (Poland): https://www.twitch.tv/izakooo
Daigothebeastv (Japan): https://www.twitch.tv/daigothebeastv
Jovirone (Brazil): https://www.twitch.tv/jovirone
Dendi (Russia): https://www.twitch.tv/dendi
b0aty (UK): https://www.twitch.tv/b0aty
MarkiLokurasY (Spain): https://www.twitch.tv/markilokurasy
Yapyap30 (South Korea): https://www.twitch.tv/yapyap30
Mithrain (Turkey): https://www.twitch.tv/Mithrain
Papaplatte (Germany): https://www.twitch.tv/papaplatte
Gillette also has a strong presence in Berlin and the country of Germany. For over 80 years, Gillette has been deeply rooted in Berlin and manufactures in the Gillette factory, south of Tempelhofer Feld. Today, more than 800 employees work for Gillette in Germany. Gillette Germany has been producing groundbreaking innovations here since 1937, including the best Fusion5 shaving systems.

For additional information, please visit Gillette’s official website and social media pages including: Twitter and Facebook.

About Gillette
For more than 115 years, Gillette has delivered precision technology and unrivalled product performance – improving the lives of over 800 million consumers around the world. From shaving and body grooming, to skin care and sweat protection, Gillette offers a wide variety of products including razors, shave gel (gels, foams and creams), skin care, after shaves, antiperspirants, deodorants and body wash. For more information and the latest news on Gillette, visit www.gillette.com. To see our full selection of products, visit www.gillette.com. Follow Gillette on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

About Procter & Gamble
P&G serves consumers around the world with one of the strongest portfolios of trusted, quality, leadership brands, including Always®, Ambi Pur®, Ariel®, Bounty®, Charmin®, Crest®, Dawn®, Downy®, Fairy®, Febreze®, Gain®, Gillette®, Head & Shoulders®, Lenor®, Olay®, Oral-B®, Pampers®, Pantene®, SK-II®, Tide®, Vicks®, and Whisper®. The P&G community includes operations in approximately 70 countries worldwide. Please visit http://www.pg.com for the latest news and information about P&G and its brands.

About Twitch
Launched in 2011, Twitch is a global community that comes together each day to create multiplayer entertainment: unique, live, unpredictable experiences created by the interactions of millions. It brings the joy of co-op to everything, from casual gaming and world-class esports to anime marathons, music, and art streams. Twitch also hosts TwitchCon, the biggest community event of the year, where tens of thousands of people come together to celebrate and connect with others who share their interests and passions. We’re always live at Twitch. Stay up to date on all things Twitch on Twitter and on our Blog.

“The support we have continued to receive from the industry on the annual JPMA Show: Built for Baby has been incredible. We are excited to bring that momentum to Dallas in 2020,” said JPMA Executive Director Kelly Mariotti. “To date, we have hosted the show on the West Coast, in the Northeast and in the Southeast so we are looking forward bringing it to the Southwest for the first time and showcasing all The JPMA Show has to offer both the industry and new and expecting parents in Dallas and it’s surrounding markets next year.”

The JPMA Show: Built for Baby is the only combined baby and children’s product conference, trade show and consumer baby show in North America. The four-day event brings the industry together to showcase and launch the newest innovation in baby products, collaborate on product quality and safety advancements, participate in educational opportunities, connect with peers and see new products. The show culminates in the largest consumer baby show in the country, giving participants a unique opportunity to engage parents at a level not offered by other shows.

For more information on the 2020 show continue to check http://jpmashow.org/

ABOUT JPMA
The Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) is the voice of the industry on quality and safety for baby and children’s products in North America. We do this by:

Advocating for safety through product certification programs and legislative and regulatory involvement;
Supporting a broad and diverse membership through member-only programming and industry promotion;
And by acting as a comprehensive source for baby product information and education.
JPMA members represent 95 percent of the prenatal to preschool products sold in North America.

To find out more about JPMA, our certification program and products certified, and for a complete listing of JPMA Members, please visit https://www.jpma.org. Follow JPMA on Twitter @JPMA and connect with us on Facebook to learn about additional safety tips and JPMA initiatives.

SOURCE Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association

Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC), the leading international event on cities and smart urban solutions organized by Fira de Barcelona will experience significant growth on its next edition. With still seven months to go, SCEWC has already booked as much space as on its last edition and is aiming at a 20% bigger event. Under the theme Cities Made of Dreams the show and congress will reflect on the transformation that metropolises have experienced in the past decade, how many solutions that seemed sheer daydreaming back then are now reality and how we have the tools turn more dreams into reality in the near future.
The congress program will be structured in 5 themes, Digital Transformation, Urban Environment, Mobility, Governance & Finance, and Inclusive & Sharing Cities; and will cover topics such as Data-driven Cities, 5G and the future of Connectivity, Resilient Cities, Gentrification, Innovative Transport Systems, Multilevel Governance, Sharing and Collaborative Economy, Circular Economy and Cities for All. In 2019, the event will be jointly held with Smart Mobility Congress.

The event’s director, Ugo Valenti, said that “We have come a long way since 2011 and the smart city opportunity has turned into reality. Today we experiment the results of the work done. We’ve moved from small proof-of-concept projects to smart implementation at scale. New governance models and new approaches to equity and a circular economy have also emerged. Cities have become socio-economic and political actors on national and world stages and have a major impact on the development of nations. Yet we need to keep on exploring new paths, reinventing places and scenarios as we still have the opportunity and the duty to make things happen.”

SCEWC has already booked 85% of its floorspace and will spread over halls 1 and 2 of the Gran Via venue for the first time in its history breaking the previous record for ninth consecutive year. Among the 844 companies exhibiting at the 2018 edition who will return for the 2019 SCEWC are Bosch, Cisco, Deutsche Telekom, Engie, Huawei, Mastercard, Microsoft, Siemens and Suez. Likewise, many cities and countries will showcase their projects among which Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Dubai, Germany, Finland, Holland, Israel, South Korea, London, Moscow, New York, Norway, Prague, Sweden, and the United States.

An international benchmark
On its last edition, SCEWC gathered 700 cities worldwide as well as 844 exhibitors and over 400 speakers and 21,331 attendees from 146 countries. The international impact of the show has grown with regional events in Atlanta (USA), Curitiba (Brazil), Kyoto (Japan), Puebla (Mexico) and Buenos Aires (Argentina) further consolidating Smart City Expo as the international leading event in smart urbans solutions and drawing more attendees and interest toward the global event held in Barcelona every year.

IP Infusion to Demonstrate How Network Operators Can Build Open, Smarter, Simpler Networks at MPLS + SDN + NFV World Paris 2019

IP Infusion, a leading provider of intelligent network software for telecom and data communications services, will be featuring disaggregated networking solutions using OcNOS™, the industry’s first full-featured commercial network operating system for network operators, carriers and enterprises, at MPLS + SDN + NFV World Paris 2019 to be held on April 9 to 12 at the Marriott Conference Center Paris.

Prior to this event, IP Infusion participated in EANTC multi-vendor interoperability testing with other industry leaders on various routing and switching control plane functions including EVPN, IRB and MPLS-based Provider Edge. The result will be published by EANTC at the conference.

“Our participation at EANTC interoperability testing demonstrates IP Infusion’s commitment to accelerate industry’s transition to open networks for data center and access for Network Edge. Whether it’s for 5G networks, cloud gateway/provider edge, data centers, DCI/Metro Optical Networks, Internet Exchange Points, Passive Optical Networks or Cell Site Routers, IP Infusion’s OcNOS offers unparalleled disaggregated networks solutions,” said Atsushi Ogata, President and CEO of IP Infusion. “OcNOS brings the power of open networks to help operators and service providers to build open, smart and simpler networks.”

OcNOS solutions include;

-DC Clos Architecture
-DCI (Data Center Interconnectivity)
-Optical Packet Transponder
-IXP Peering
-Cloud Gateway
-Provider Edge
-Passive Optical Networks (PON)
-Metro Networks
-Mobile Backhaul Gateway/CSR

OcNOS is the industry’s first full-featured network OS for White Box and features hybrid, centralized or distribute network support; scalable, modular high-performance network, and a robust data plane built on merchant silicon.

About IP Infusion
IP Infusion, the leader in disaggregated networking solutions, delivers enterprise and carrier-grade software solutions allowing network operators to reduce network costs, increase flexibility, and to deploy new features and services quickly. IP Infusion’s OcNOS, the industry’s first enterprise and carrier-grade network operating system for Open Compute hardware, allows for easier implementation of large-scale IT networks, and offers customers white box solutions to deploy more quickly. VirNOS, an NFV-based software platform, provides carriers and enterprises with a cost-effective network OS approach to implement and manage their networking services. With the OcNOS and VirNOS network operating systems, both powered by ZebOS, IP Infusion offers network operators, carriers, and enterprises with the physical and virtual software solutions they need to achieve the disaggregated networking model. Over 300 customers worldwide, including major networking equipment manufacturers, use IP Infusion’s respected ZebOS platform to build networks to address the evolving needs of cloud, carrier and mobile networking. IP Infusion is headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif., and is a wholly owned and independently operated subsidiary of ACCESS CO., LTD. Additional information can be found at http://www.ipinfusion.com.

The Los Angeles Auto Show (LA Auto Show®) has opened its call for speakers for 2019 AutoMobility LA™, its global media and industry gathering. Experts from multiple disciplines are invited to propose engaging topics to present at the annual conference taking place during AutoMobility LA, November 18-21. Submitted solo talks and panel discussions should focus on the social impact of present and future mobility as it relates to autonomy, connectivity, electrification and the sharing economy. The deadline to submit is 5:00 PM PDT on April 22, 2019.

“AutoMobility LA is known for bringing together the brightest minds in the mobility space to explore and spark challenging and meaningful conversations around how and why the industry will continue to transform while embracing and adjusting to society’s ever-evolving needs and values,” said Lisa Kaz, owner and CEO of the LA Auto Show and AutoMobility LA.

The event’s goal is to bring together a diverse group of professionals and leaders across a variety of industries that intersect with the mobility ecosystem. For auto, tech, media, design, startups, investors, analysts, and more, AutoMobility LA is where valuable networking happens and where thought-provoking conversations are had, all within the largest car-buying market in the country. While AutoMobility LA’s conference has become an established platform to discuss and challenge the future of transportation, speakers are also afforded the opportunity to establish or reinforce their reputation as thought leaders.

Notable speakers from years past include: Andre Haddad, CEO of Turo; Brian Krzanich, CEO of Intel; Dr. Carsten Breitfeld, CEO and Co-Founder of BYTON; Chris Ballinger, CEO & Co-Founder of MOBI; Giovanni Palazzo, President & CEO of Electrify America; John Krafcik, CEO of Waymo; John Zimmer, Co-Founder of Lyft; Laura Schwab, President of Aston Martin Americas; Mark Fields, President & CEO of Ford Motor Company; Ned Curic, VP Automotive of Amazon Alexa Automotive; Padma Warrior, CEO of NextEV USA (NIO); Peter Schwartz, Futurist at Salesforce; Dr. Simon Broesamle, Chief Customer Officer of BMW ReachNow; and Tom Gebhardt, CEO of Panasonic North America.

AutoMobility LA 2019 will take place November 18-21 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. LA Auto Show opens its doors to the general public from November 22-December 1.

For more information about AutoMobility LA, visit https://automobilityla.com. To apply to speak, visit https://automobilityla.com/speaker-submission/ by 5:00 PM PDT on April 22, 2019.

About the Los Angeles Auto Show and AutoMobility LA
Founded in 1907, the Los Angeles Auto Show (LA Auto Show®) is the first major North American auto show of the season annually. In 2016, the show’s Press & Trade Days merged with the Connected Car Expo (CCE) to become AutoMobility LA™, the industry’s first trade show converging the technology and automotive sectors to launch new products and technologies and to discuss the most pressing issues surrounding the future of transportation and mobility. AutoMobility LA 2019 will take place at the Los Angeles Convention Center Nov. 18-21, with manufacturer vehicle debuts intermixed. LA Auto Show 2019 will be open to the public Nov. 22-Dec 1. AutoMobility LA is where the new auto industry gets business done, unveils groundbreaking new products and makes strategic announcements in front of media and industry professionals from around the globe. LA Auto Show is endorsed by the Greater L.A. New Car Dealer Association and is owned and operated by ANSA Productions. To receive the latest show news and information, follow the LA Auto Show on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram and sign up for alerts at http://www.laautoshow.com/. For more information about AutoMobility LA, please visit http://www.automobilityla.com.

On 8–9 May 2019, decision makers from biotech, pharma and finance will come together in Munich for the 12th BioVaria to learn about commercially attractive academic inventions and initiate partnerships with research teams, entrepreneurs and technology transfer professionals from all over Europe.

66 peer-selected, patent-protected technologies originating from as many research institutes, universities and university hospitals will be featured.

Further program highlights include a panel discussion on “From stem cells to therapy: Development of cell based approaches in regenerative medicine” and BioVaria’s dedicated Startup Pitch & Partner program. The expanded format of the Startup Pitch & Partner program provides attractive opportunities for entrepreneurs and venture capitalists, with interactive pitches, one-on-one mentoring sessions and speed dating between startups and investors. Based on last year’s success it attracted more applications from European startups than ever before. A preview of all technologies selected for BioVaria 2019 and the startups selected for this year’s Startup Pitch & Partner program is available online.

BioVaria is organised by Ascenion and 14 additional technology transfer organisations from 5 European nations.

Preview BioVaria’s Technologies and Startups online

Explore the technologies presented in 10-min oral presentations and posters
Get a first impression of the participating startups
Register now at www.biovaria.org

Who should attend?

Scouts and business developers from the international biopharmaceutical industry looking for cutting-edge inventions to complement their companies’ R&D portfolios
Life-science investors looking for attractive startups or IP assets as investment opportunities
Technology transfer professionals and scientists from public research institutions who have patent-protected technologies available for licensing or partnering

Patron:
Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy

At booth E12 in hall 7 at the 2019 HANNOVER MESSE from April 1 to 5, itelligence AG is presenting concrete Industry 4.0 application scenarios in the fields of logistics, maintenance, analytics and production. At four different workstations the company is showcasing the numerous ways in which state-of-the-art IT solutions can be used to optimise industrial production and logistics processes, fully in keeping with this year’s slogan of the world’s most important industrial trade fair: “Integrated Industry – Industrial Intelligence”. The embedding of AI methodology in the management of value creation processes and the intensive analytical use of data sources of all kinds have a special significance here.

Norbert Rotter, CEO of itelligence AG: “Digital technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML) and the Internet of Things (IoT) have enormous potential in the industrial context and that’s exactly what we are showing in the concrete use cases at our booth. As one of the leading SAP consulting companies, we have been successfully supporting companies for many years on their individual paths towards digitalisation.”

itelligence and XERVON: intelligent networking with AI

At the 2019 Hannover Messe, the Bielefeld consultancy is demonstrating how digital innovations in analytics and maintenance can be used for process optimisation and quality assurance, taking its customer XERVON as an example. itelligence is supporting this international service provider for industrial maintenance as one of the winners of the “itelligence of Things” initiative which encourages German companies to start the digital transformation process with concrete projects.

itelligence is assisting XERVON with the conception and implementation of an intelligent industrial plant – based on self-learning algorithms. On water towers, for example, IoT sensors can be used to continuously collect data such as water pressure, temperature and vibrations caused by cooling equipment. This data is then automatically transferred and analysed in detail using ML. “Integration of ML enables large volumes of data to be automatically evaluated and interpreted. From this we get very detailed information about the current state of the plant”, says Gerhard Baier, Director Business Analytics and Information Management at itelligence. “Based on the results of this analysis, pump start-up and operating times can be optimised to reduce wear on the pumps. Electricity costs account for a large proportion of operating costs. According to an initial forecast, optimisation potential of six to nine percent is expected.

Optimised material flows in logistics with smart solutions from itelligence

Digital networking offers enormous optimisation opportunities also in logistics, in particular through the automation of logistics processes. At its booth, itelligence is showcasing its in-house development, the Logistics Bridge, which is a solution for Logistics 4.0 that can be implemented within a short time. The program not only enables logistics processes to be automated but also allows for seamless tracking of goods as well as constant product and data security. Not only are the goods automatically identified and tracked by the Logistics Bridge in combination with IoT sensors and SAP Leonardo, but every change of position is also automatically booked in the integrated SAP system as a change of status.

“The itelligence Logistics Bridge provides transparency in real time and therefore a seamless process and inventory overview as well as early detection of exceptional situations, such as delivery delays”, explains Wolfgang Möller, Global Director Discrete Industries & Internet of Things, and the itelligence contact at the fair. “In the company itself the itelligence Logistics Bridge can also be used to optimise the sequence of internal goods transport, while recording and monitoring inventory and asset flows outside the company. Overall, material flows within the entire corporate logistics operation can be reliably and transparently optimised.”

A small excursion into the application of long-range LoraWan technology in the supply and disposal logistics in conjunction with the precise analytical forecasting methods shows how huge optimisation potential can be achieved even with modest infrastructure investments.

Digital solutions for optimal production planning and control

Visitors to the fair interested in digital innovations in the field of production will be shown a cross-section of SAP solutions for the production planning and control at itelligence’s booth. For the mechanical engineering sector in particular, itelligence is demonstrating its fully featured it.manufacturing ERP system. With this smart industry solution, a wide range of requirements in mechanical and plant engineering are covered in a single application – complex production projects can therefore be reliably scaled and efficiently controlled.

itelligence is also using two events at the fair to present concrete insights into the wide variety of options that digital technologies have to offer industry. Solutions for the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) will be presented at the Expert Round Table event on April 3 at 6.45 pm in the Robotation Academy, together with cooperation partners HARTING and VDI nachrichten. Speakers include Philip Harting, CEO of the HARTING Technology Group and Norbert Rotter, CEO of itelligence AG. On April 2 at 11.20 am in Hall 14, Booth L19, itelligence will be giving a live demonstration of “RoboMe”, the world’s first management robot. “RoboMe” combines AI-based robotics with technologies for voice recognition and processing to take on day-to-day routine tasks independently.

itelligence

itelligence AG combines innovative SAP software and technology with services and own products to transform IT landscapes and business processes.

As an SAP Global Platinum Partner, itelligence supports SMEs and large enterprises in every phase of their digital transformation. itelligence’s range of services includes IT strategy and transformation consulting, software deployment and implementation, as well as application management and managed cloud services. The excellence of these services is built on the foundation of local presence, global capabilities, and comprehensive industry expertise. itelligence partners with customers to create new and innovative business opportunities through the use of IT – across all of the customer’s business areas. Thousands of satisfied customers have placed their trust in itelligence, many of them since the company was founded 30 years ago. itelligence’s long-term economic success and important contributions to innovation have been confirmed by numerous SAP awards and leading IT analysts. itelligence’s contribution to innovation and long-term business success has been confirmed by numerous awards gained from SAP and leading market analysts.

itelligence is part of the global NTT DATA group and employs over 8,000 people across 25 countries. In 2018, itelligence generated 926.6 million euros in total revenues. www.itelligencegroup.com

Samsung Electronics America, Inc. is showcasing its portfolio of innovative signage solutions for a wide range of industries at the 2019 Digital Signage Expo (DSE). With this technology, Samsung provides the opportunity to transform workspaces and create new, immersive experiences for customers. Visitors can explore Samsung’s newest industry-leading displays including stunning LED signage, resilient outdoor displays and business-ready monitors at booth #1900 at the Las Vegas Convention Center from March 27-29.

“In the past, digital signage in various industry verticals was often more focused on futurism and the ‘wow factor’ rather than fully developed deployment strategies,” said Mark Quiroz, Vice President for the Digital Signage Product Group. “That’s no longer the case. Businesses are using professional displays with very specific objectives in mind — placing screens strategically and using a wide range of tools to maximize relevance and transform experiences.”

The latest SMART signage innovation is the Samsung QMR/QBR lineup, armed with UHD picture quality as well as cutting-edge intelligent UHD upscaling technology. Together, these features create lifelike images with sharper picture quality and a slim design for seamless installation. Created with shopping malls, retail stores and airports in mind, the QMR series has a non-glare panel and reaches 500nit brightness. Designed for smaller retailers, commuter stations and terminals, the QBR series reaches 350nit brightness. Both the QMR and QBR series are equipped with a new cabinet design featuring smaller bezels and a more symmetric design.

The new OMN-D series features a double-sided screen optimized for storefront window environments. The window-facing side’s 3000nit brightness helps maintain picture integrity regardless of sunlight, while the in-store side features 1000nit brightness, delivering information clearly. The slim and contemporary design seamlessly integrates the display into any window and intuitive content management with a built-in solution brings ease of use. Most notably, this display is not a custom-built model but an out-of-the-box ready solution. The Samsung OMN-D series will be featured in the DSE New Product Showcase.

Samsung is also showcasing the fine pixel pitch IF LED screen that elevates the customer experience by presenting an ideal combination of superior picture quality and intuitive usability. The IF Series couples leading video processing technologies with High Dynamic Range (HDR) picture refinement to add clarity and sophistication to featured content – all within a compact, easy-to-maintain design. In turn, indoor users can deliver more realistic and memorable content without incurring additional costs or added burden.

Samsung Product Highlights at the Booth

Durable and Resilient Outdoor Displays

Samsung Outdoor Signage displays are designed with the durability to withstand the elements of rain, sunlight, dust or motion, while delivering excellent visibility, ultra-high brightness, mobile app compatibility and slim depth. Experience the OMN-D in-window displays, available in both 46- and 55-inches, that provide eye-catching visuals and excellent visibility even in direct sunlight with 4,000nit brightness and high contrast ratio of 5,000:1. This double-sided display designed for store-front as well as an indoor display increases sales opportunities both in and out of the facility. With Wi-Fi embedded, the OMN-D series reduces cord clutter and increases energy efficiency by using one electric power cord and one LAN cable.

LED Displays for Commercial Settings

Samsung’s IF Series displays in fine pixel pitches P1.2 and P1.5 will also be at the booth. The displays leverage LED HDR scene adaptation technology to showcase a detailed and realistic picture. Samsung LED Display IF Series reach peak brightness levels nearly two times higher than standard LED maximum brightness norms. Often, conventional LED displays struggle to present red, green and blue color hues accurately and without distortion in low grayscale settings. The IF Series displays alleviate these challenges through a unique grayscale management algorithm that maintains consistent R/G/B gradation for improved color accuracy. As a result, low-brightness indoor environments, such as galleries, museums and shops, can display content at optimal quality with uniform and precise color expression.

Intelligent 8K Signage

The new Samsung 82-inch QLED 8K Signage pairs the market’s highest resolution display with Artificial Intelligence (AI) upscaling technology to produce lifelike images and allow users to enjoy immersive viewing experiences. The AI upscaling technology in the commercial displays will capture the attention of potential customers including store owners and advertisers. The new slim design at less than 40mm deep provides hassle-free installation and, with Samsung’s advanced optical technology, the screen blends into nearly any environment. With a resolution of 7,680 x 4,320 pixels, individual pixels in an image become imperceptible to the human eye. The QLED 8K display delivers enhanced color presentation through local dimming and Quantum Light Control as well as features HDR10+ along with 4,000nit peak brightness.

Collaborative Workplace Solutions

Samsung displays and solutions designed for the workplace offer extensive connectivity and advanced functionality. The Samsung Flip is a versatile and portable digital flipchart that enhances today’s fast-paced, digital-centric workflow. The 55-inch UHD display supports up to four simultaneous writers so teams can work together with ease. It drives greater collaboration, expands presentation capabilities and is ideal for all types of meetings, from training to group brainstorming. Also showcased at the booth is the QBN-W series, available in 75-inches, featuring enhanced touch technology, the intuitive MagicIWB S5 solution and UHD picture quality to boost productivity and collaboration.

Stand Alone Displays for Businesses

The new Samsung QMR Series is a sleek signage solution designed to help businesses stand out from the crowd. Its ultra-high-definition 4K resolution is supported by smart UHD upscaling technology and performs edge restoration as well as noise reduction to deliver refined images. Equipped with Dynamic Crystal Color, the QMR series ensures rich color expression and offers best-in-class picture quality. In addition, Samsung is showcasing the BEN series, a commercial display featuring a modern slim-edge design. It is virtually bezel-less on three sides making it an ideal solution for boardroom, conference room and meeting room applications. The BEN series helps give any space a contemporary look while offering versatile connectivity options plus a built-in tuner, embedded connectivity and speakers for convenient functionality.

Monitors for Productivity and Efficiency

The Samsung Space Monitor leverages its sleek design and functionality to allow users to focus on what is on the screen rather than what is around it. Its unique built-in space saving solution includes a fully-integrated clamp stand that grips to the desk to allow the monitor to tilt back and forth, freeing up space for optimal user productivity. Beyond aesthetics, the Space Monitor is a feature-rich, high-performance monitor. The 27-inch model offers QHD resolution for incredibly detailed, sharp images, while the 32-inch model presents content in 4K UHD. In addition, the Samsung C49HG90 49-inch ultra-curved and ultra-wide business desktop monitor is on display, featuring Quantum dot technology and screen real estate designed for performance-seeking professionals.

Samsung Nexshop DOOH & Retail Intelligence

Samsung Nexshop delivers Digital out-of-home (DOOH) & retail intelligence for today’s competitive business environment. With customized DOOH solutions that include large format LCD screens, certified enclosures for indoor and outdoor environments, video analytics, remote management, proof-of-play and break fix support, organizations can easily leverage digital out-of-home advertising that is contextually aware through video analytics and behavioral sensing technology. Innovative DOOH solutions enable advertisers to accurately identify the age, gender and sentiment of ad viewers and optimize their advertising while having peace of mind that displays or kiosks are operating properly.

Samsung executives Mark Quiroz and Jeff Gray will participate in a panel session with partners KniTec and PremierMounts titled, “Samsung Casino Technology Integration Ups The Ante for the Gaming Industry.” The teams worked with Peppermill Casino in Reno to install a 110-ft. wide, fine-pitch LED curved digital signage wall in the high-profile sports book. The session, taking place on March 27th at 10:30 a.m. PT in the Central Park Theater, will provide insights into the integration as well as focus on the advantages for the sports enthusiast, fan, and casino owner.

In addition, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has maintained its position as the No. 1 worldwide leader in digital signage as measured by unit sales for the 10th consecutive year. Recently released data from IHS Markit, the leading provider of digital signage market data, identified Samsung as the top selling brand in the industry since 2009. According to the IHS Technology report “Public Displays Market Tracker”, Samsung accounted for 25.8 percent of the global market share for digital signage unit sales in 20181.

To learn more about Samsung Digital Signage including the solutions showcased at DSE 2019 and more, please visit https://www.samsung.com/us/business/products/displays/.

About Samsung Electronics America, Inc.

As a global technology leader, Samsung Displays provides a diverse portfolio of enterprise technologies including digital signage, LED, hospitality TVs, and Desktop displays. Samsung puts the customer at the core of everything we do by delivering comprehensive products, solutions and services across diverse industries including retail, healthcare, hospitality, education and government. Samsung Displays is committed to helping customers realize the promise of a digital business. For more information, please visit samsung.com/business, call 1-866-SAM-4BIZ or follow Samsung Business via Twitter @SamsungBizUSA.

1 Note: Consumer TVs, along with Commercial Lite and Hospitality TVs used for signage are excluded.