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DEFINITION: Home automation is the use of one or more computers to control basic home functions and features automatically and sometimes remotely. An automated home is sometimes called a smart home .Home automation can include the scheduling and automatic operation of water sprinkling, heating and air conditioning, window coverings, security systems, lighting, and food preparation appliances. Home automation may
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Smart Appliances Reports
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Analyst Insight: Is There a Smart City Market?
sponsored by ComputerWeekly.com
ANALYST REPORT:
The value of the IT market for smart cities globally is approximately $35bn, according to this in depth analysis from Ovum.
Posted: 10 May 2012 | Published: 10 May 2012
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Smart Cities: The anywhere working city
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INFORMATION CENTER:
This report from Microsoft presents a vision for the development of smart cities which bring together technology, architecture and people.
Posted: 08 May 2012 | Published: 08 May 2012
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How Micro-Electro-Mechanical systems are taking over mobile devices
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In this report extract Juniper Research looks at the growing use of MEMS (micro-electro-mechanical systems) in mobile devices, tables, laptops and notebooks.
Posted: 23 Apr 2012 | Published: 23 Apr 2012
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Apps that add business value
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WEBCAST:
Not having an effective mobility strategy in place can put personal and business data at risk. This webcast examines new BlackBerry tools and features you can leverage immediately to strengthen security and empower users.
Posted: 05 Apr 2012 | Premiered: 05 Apr 2012
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Leaders and Laggards in the Digital Economy
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The digitisation index from Booz & Co reveals the business leaders and laggards in the digital technology and explains why it is vital to embrace it.
Posted: 28 Mar 2012 | Published: 28 Mar 2012
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SMART APPLIANCES DEFINITION (continued): … also allow vital home functions to be controlled remotely from anywhere in the world using a computer connected to the Internet. Besides the functions already mentioned, remote control can be extended to telephones and answering machines, fax machines, amateur radios and other communications equipment, and home robot s such as automatic vacuum cleaners.The fundamental components of a well-designed home automation system include a computer (or computers) with the appropriate programming, the various devices and systems to be controlled, interconnecting cables or wireless links, a high-speed Internet … Smart Appliances definition sponsored by WhatIs.com, powered by WhatIs.com an online computer dictionary
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