Provided is a weekly snapshot of the recent technology, renewable energy, and mobile related news that HOBI’s blog reported on during the week 5/07-5/11. The Rising Demand for Printed Circuit Boards The printed circuit board (PCB) industry has recently experienced rapid growth and studies show that predictions for the future are equally as optimistic. And…
Despite initially believing that Bitcoin would be the next big investment opportunity, asset managers are finding that the digital securities settlement infrastructure inspired by Bitcoin’s underlying technology, blockchain, could have the greater impact on buy-side firms. Blockchain technology could deliver settlement at will and enable greater degrees of straight through processing. As a result, buy-side…
The benefits of a comprehensive IT asset management (ITAM) program may seem obvious since it provides the data needed to strategically and tactically manage the lifecycle of IT assets from purchase to end of life. Of course, companies can leverage IT asset management to reduce costs, improve operational efficiency, determine the full cost of existing…
The following is a recap of HOBI’s blog during the week 1/08-1/12. New Security Flaws Leave Nearly All Smartphones and Computers at Risk Jan. 3, researchers reported two security flaws, dubbed Meltdown and Spectre, that allow processor exploits to steal passwords and other sensitive user data from almost any device made in the past 20…
Every new year brings in a legion of resolutions and changes in the hopes of creating a more efficient lifestyle. For enterprises, a fresh start could lie in choosing new systems and software to help manage daily tasks and activities. For example, choosing the right asset management software for an enterprise can be a harrowing…
The following is a weekly recap of the HOBI blog during the week 12/25-12/29. Wireless charging market to reach $2.6 billion by 2024 Persistence Marketing Research (PMR) predicts the wireless charging market to see significant growth in the next few years. Supported by the growing number of mobile devices and the increase in the electric…
Last week, security firm Armis revealed that as many as 15 billion Amazon Echo devices and five billion Google Home speakers may be subject to external attack due to BlueBorne vulnerabilities. Since these devices are unmanaged and closed sources, users are unaware of the fact that their Bluetooth implementation is based on potentially vulnerable code…
Leading password manager and digital vault, Keeper Security released a report Nov. 20 that showed consumers had little care to the host of security risks that come with IoT toys and devices. The company surveyed 1,000 U.S. adults and found that millennials (age 25-64) were the most likely to buy IoT devices. According to the…
In recent years, the evolution of e-waste recycling has grown exponentially in the U.S. Before the 21 century, the U.S. only had a handful of states that actually controlled and properly disposed electronic materials. Now, there are more than 25 states that have enforced laws to better control the recycling process and federal government entities…
The following is a weekly recap of the HOBI blog for the week 11/06-11/10. Samsung Announces the Galaxy Upcycling Project Samsung, the world’s largest handset producer announced the Galaxy Upcycling project, which aims to breathe new life into old Galaxy smartphones. Recycling Made Easy: Designers Repurpose Plastic Waste through Innovative Methods Designers around the world…
Gartner Inc. forecasts worldwide information security spending to climb to $93 billion next year. With 2017 already predicted to total $86.4 billion in spending before the year’s end, a nearly seven percent growth from 2016, it seems that information security spending is rapidly becoming a growing concern and major priority all over the globe. Experts…
Samsung, the world’s largest handset producer has announced a reuse program that will allow customers to repurpose their old mobile devices. Designed and executed by Samsung’s C-Lab, an engineering team dedicated to creative projects, the program is an initiative to breathe new life into older Galaxy smartphones that, despite their age, are still relatively capable…
The following is a weekly recap of the HOBI blog for the week 10/30-11/01 Amazon Rolls Out Plan to Unlock Homes for Convenient In-Home Deliveries On Oct. 25, Amazon announced their plan to launch Amazon Key, a service that will allow customers to hand over a “digital house key” to authorized Amazon drivers, who will…
Amazon has once again upped the home delivery playing field. On Oct. 25, Amazon announced their plans to launch Amazon Key, a service that will allow Amazon Prime customers to hand over a “digital house key” to authorized Amazon drivers, who will then access the customer’s homes in order to securely and conveniently leave packages.…
The following is a weekly recap of the HOBI blog for the week 10/23-10/27 iPhone X Projected to Boost 2018 Phone Sales Apple’s iPhone X will be available for preorder today with shipments beginning Nov. 3. Due to the late November release, the smartphone market is expected to see an increase in sales as iPhone…