<![CDATA[Pressat Main Newswire]]> https://pressat.co.uk/category/consumer-technology/ <![CDATA[Pressat Main Newswire]]> https://pressat.co.uk/media/site/logo.png https://pressat.co.uk/category/consumer-technology/ en-gb Copyright: (C) Pressat Pressat <![CDATA[ CITYFIBRE PARTNERS TURN TO TELECOM ACQUISITIONS ]]> https://pressat.co.uk/releases/cityfibre-partners-turn-to-telecom-acquisitions-b1ca7974d4961fdae09e6b10e628ca7f/ https://pressat.co.uk/releases/cityfibre-partners-turn-to-telecom-acquisitions-b1ca7974d4961fdae09e6b10e628ca7f/ Wednesday 27 March, 2024

Telecom Acquisitions Limited (TAL) has agreed partnerships with ISPs No One Internet, and Link Broadband to acquire their customers signed up to the CityFibre network.


TAL CEO Nigel Barnett says he has never regretted entering the AltNet arena and claims the partnerships he is forging are a win-win for all parties.



“These two companies have a successful business specialising in B2B space and have large customer bases on other AltNets. Many of these businesses have quickly realised that enquiring a new customer is more expensive than they previously thought. A partnership with TAL can reduce overheads, increase incomes and, with no pressure of installation and router costs, will enhance cash flows.”


TAL brands Home Telecom, Fleur Telecom and Eclipse Broadband also have a a well-established strategic partnership with TalkTalk and, more recently, Aurora Telecom, which is commencing a UK rollout.



“All customers joining the TAL group service will receive 24/7 customer support which has received over 10,000 reviews on Trustpilot with an “Excellent” rating of 4.5 stars,” stressed Barnett.


“We are also very proud to hold ISO27001 and ISO9001 accreditation, fully UK based and award-winning billing and the unique ability to provide nationwide broadband coverage,” he added.


For further information and comment, contact Nigel Barnett nigel.barnett@ta1.co.uk

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27 Mar 2024 11:48:08 GMT Business & Finance Computing & Telecoms Consumer Technology
<![CDATA[ Hunin Solutions Opens New Office in Hong Kong - Helping UK Companies into ASEAN ]]> https://pressat.co.uk/releases/hunin-solutions-opens-new-office-in-hong-kong-helping-uk-companies-into-asean-262ad5356748ff4830c9e9b24c30d389/ https://pressat.co.uk/releases/hunin-solutions-opens-new-office-in-hong-kong-helping-uk-companies-into-asean-262ad5356748ff4830c9e9b24c30d389/ Wednesday 27 March, 2024

Hong Kong - March 27, 2024 - Hunin Solutions opens a new office in Hong Kong and unveils an innovative, cost-effective approach for British and European companies seeking entry into the dynamic ASEAN market.


One of the most significant economic growth narratives in global history is unfolding right before our eyes, offering substantial opportunities for those who act swiftly. This narrative revolves around the burgeoning ASEAN market, presenting a lucrative avenue for UK firms to capitalize on.


Navigating the ASEAN market can be complex, with diverse languages, levels of development, and market demands across eleven countries. Establishing a local presence is imperative for fostering trust, credibility, and access to crucial resources and networks. Hunin Solutions recognizes these challenges and presents a compelling, cost-effective proposition for companies aiming to tap into the region's potential.


Andrew Waterfield, Managing Director of Hunin Solutions, emphasizes the significance of engaging seasoned executives with regional startup experience from the outset. He states, "In our experience, the key to managing costs, building credibility, and achieving early success with regional start-ups lies in engaging the right people from day one." Essentially, companies can harness the expertise of seasoned professionals and reduce the time and resources typically spent on legal and consultancy services."Companies don’t require a detailed understanding of the regional market; locally based executives with regional experience have the commercial, cultural, regulatory, and local knowledge to mitigate risk, drive sales, manage costs, and ensure rapid profitability.”


Hunin Solutions leverages its extensive database of experienced executives and conducts rigorous interviews in the context of a client’s specific industry and products. We then submit those shortlisted candidates, confident that they will provide ideas, options and the catalyst for a successful, practical and cost-effective entry into the ASEAN market.


About ASEAN: Presently, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) stands as one of the world's rapidly advancing regions, on two fronts:


Firstly, the ASEAN population is projected to soar to 741 million by 2035. While population size alone doesn't define economic potential, it serves as a promising foundation.Secondly, ASEAN's remarkable economic expansion is truly remarkable:GDP has quintupled since 2000, surpassing US$3 trillion in 2022.ASEAN nations are poised to become the world's fourth-largest economy by 2030.Furthermore, the ASEAN region has committed to the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) free-trade agreement, marking the formation of the largest trading bloc in global history.

About Hunin Solutions: Founded in 1990 by American and British expatriates with extensive regional experience, Hunin Solutions offers executive recruitment and a range of tailored services to facilitate market entry into ASEAN countries. With a commitment to excellence and client satisfaction, Hunin Solutions serves as a trusted partner for companies seeking success in Southeast Asia. Through its unique blend of services, the company enables clients to navigate the ASEAN landscape with confidence and achieve optimal returns on their Asian investment. For more information, visit https://hunin-solutions.net/ or contact Andrew: andrew@hunin-solutions.net.




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https://hunin-solutions.net/ 27 Mar 2024 06:00:07 GMT Computing & Telecoms Consumer Technology Transport & Logistics
<![CDATA[ Patients value NHS App but not all users able to access information they want, finds new report from the Digital Coalition ]]> https://pressat.co.uk/releases/patients-value-nhs-app-but-not-all-users-able-to-access-information-they-want-finds-new-report-from-the-digital-coalition-925248c962268b52499a59fdeec1dc70/ https://pressat.co.uk/releases/patients-value-nhs-app-but-not-all-users-able-to-access-information-they-want-finds-new-report-from-the-digital-coalition-925248c962268b52499a59fdeec1dc70/ Wednesday 27 March, 2024

Embargoed until 00.01 27th March 2024


London, 27th
March: Patients in England value the NHS App, but some users say there are limits to the information they can access, or find it difficult to use, according to a new report from the Digital Coalition.


Patients who need help to use the NHS App would value more support materials to enable them to use it independently, according to the report’s findings. But survey respondents were clear that using the NHS App must remain the patient’s choice, and face-to-face services must be retained.


The report is based on findings from a survey run by The Patient Coalition for AI, Data and Digital Tech in Health (also known as the Digital Coalition). More than 600 people from across England completed the survey.


More than three in four (78%) respondents said they use the NHS App, with four out of five (81%) of this group finding it easy to use and seven out of ten (70%) finding it of value. But more than one third said they would like the ability to access test results (39%) or personal health records (36%) through the NHS App, as they could not currently.


While NHS England aims to make these available to all patients, some GP practices have prevented access to this information. Some patients said the variability of accessing this information was impacting their motivation to use the App.


More than a fifth (23%) of people completing the survey never or rarely use the NHS App for technical reasons, including issues with:


Accessing a smartphoneDownloading the AppRegistrationLogging in.

Among this group of respondents, or people who said they helped others to use the NHS App, there was a significant lack of skills and confidence in using it. More than one third (36%) of respondents never or rarely used the NHS App because they didn’t want to engage with technology or didn’t see the benefit of using the App and would prefer to speak to a person instead.


Rachel Power, Chief Executive of the Patients Association, said: “The Patients Association has welcomed the NHS App as a way for many people to easily access their health records. It also supports them in managing their health and working in partnership with their doctors and other health professionals.


“We’re pleased to see from the survey that most patients use the NHS App and value it. We’re pleased that NHS England has already made some changes to App since the Coalition ran the survey and hope it’ll use our findings to further improve ease of use and look into reports that some users can’t get the information they want. So it’s important that future development of the App takes into account the barriers this research has uncovered.”


Anthony Walker, Senior Policy Officer at Diabetes UK, said: “There is great potential for the NHS App to become a digital front door to the health system that is accessible and empowering for all patients, and this report illustrates the benefits many have already seen. However, it also points to key areas of improvement to enable the App to realise its ambitions: including the need for more consistency in the services available to users, and practical support to develop the knowledge and skills people need to access them, whilst crucially retaining non-digital routes for those who cannot or prefer not to interact digitally.”


Sophie Randall, Director at Patient Information Forum, said: “The results of this independent public survey show that while the NHS App is a valuable tool for many, some people are being left behind. We would like to see an inequalities impact assessment on the NHS App with strategies put in place to support its wider use.


“PIF fully endorses the recommendations to improve the accessibility of the NHS App and provide translation into commonly spoken languages. “


Dr Emma Koivunen, Research Manager, Citizens Online, said: “This research is an important reminder that service design and digital transformation must not widen health inequalities. Making the NHS app easier to use and providing support to use it will encourage better take-up. We strongly agree with the recommendation that non-digital service pathways are maintained to ensure that the 10.2 million adults in the UK who lack the most basic digital skills are not excluded from accessing health services. Especially as these people are more likely to have a disability or health condition, be older or living on low income.”


Christoph Zehendner, Medical Director UK and Ireland for Boehringer Ingelheim, said: “We are delighted to be able to support this report, which is the cumulative efforts of the hard work from everyone involved with the Digital Coalition. Digital technology is a vital tool in helping patients access health services and it is important that these are as inclusive as possible, so the report’s findings will be essential in supporting patient centred decision making.”


Recommendations


The Digital Coalition, based on the survey findings, recommends developers of the NHS App and all those involved in healthcare delivery in the community to:


Increase awareness of the NHS AppProvide universal access to information via the AppMake the App easier to accessReassure people about data security within the AppProvide a clear path to find help using the AppProvide a clear explanation of the different healthcare apps in use.

NHS England, the developers of the NHS App, are members of the Digital Coalition and conduct ongoing research into how people find using the NHS App.


Dr Vin Diwakar, Interim national director for transformation, NHS England, said: “NHS England welcomes this important research undertaken by the Digital Coalition. We are encouraged to see that most people find the NHS App valuable to help them manage their care, or those they help to care for. Valuable insights into the reasons why some patients find in hard to access and use the NHS App, combined with existing research activities, provides us with a solid evidence base to focus our improvements on.


“The NHS App user research team gather feedback from hundreds of people who provide insights and help us shape the functionality of the NHS App. We also have a network of over 800 NHS App ambassadors who share their observations when using the NHS App in a clinical setting.


“We thank the Patients Association and all contributors to the research, for supporting us to unlock the overwhelmingly positive impact that digital self-care can have for the public and the health system’s ability to serve them well.”


Since the survey was conducted, NHS England have made several updates to improve the layout of the App and make it easier to use.


Download Digital Coalition’s report, Public and Patient Experience of the NHS App.


Ends


Notes for editors


About the Digital Coalition


The Digital Coalition unites a diverse assembly of patient groups, charities, Royal Colleges, and industry with a focus on championing the patient perspective in digital health. It is chaired by the Patients Association.


Its members are:


Diabetes UKFight for SightParkinson’s UKPatient Safety LearningRoyal College of RadiologistsPatient Information ForumMS SocietyNational VoicesUseMydataCitizens OnlineNHS England

About Boehringer Ingelheim


Boehringer Ingelheim is working on breakthrough therapies that transform lives, today and for generations to come. As a leading research-driven biopharmaceutical company, the company creates value through innovation in areas of high unmet medical need. Founded in 1885 and family-owned ever since, Boehringer Ingelheim takes a long-term, sustainable perspective. More than 53,000 employees serve over 130 markets in the two business units Human Pharma and Animal Health.


Learn more at www.boehringer-ingelheim.com/uk   


About the survey


The survey was built using SurveyMonkey software and distributed via a link on websites, electronic newsletters and social media by some Digital Coalition Steering Group’s member organisations and other stakeholders. The survey ran from 29th
August to 7th October. The survey was divided into two parts:


Part A – for respondents who use the App or don’t use the App.


Part B – for respondents who help others to use the App or who know people who do not use the App, and they would like to respond on their behalf.


Patients who wanted to complete the survey but were unable to do so online, were given the option to call the Patients Association’s helpline and respond verbally.


A total of 637 people responded to the survey with regards to their own use of the App with 117 of these responding on behalf of others who they help to use the App.





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https://www.patients-association.org.uk/ 27 Mar 2024 00:05:02 GMT Consumer Technology Health Medical & Pharmaceutical
<![CDATA[ CUCKOO INTERNET TALKTALK CUSTOMERS HEAD FOR HOME ]]> https://pressat.co.uk/releases/cuckoo-internet-talktalk-customers-head-for-home-0c6234be028b2cdda5e75be56e1bf95d/ https://pressat.co.uk/releases/cuckoo-internet-talktalk-customers-head-for-home-0c6234be028b2cdda5e75be56e1bf95d/ Tuesday 26 March, 2024

NOTE TO EDITORS: THE FOLLOWING PRESS RELEASE REPLACES THE VERSION RELEASED ON 22/03/24 WHICH CONTAINED TWO FACTUAL INACCURACIES WHICH HOME TELECOM IS PLEASED TO RECTIFY. HOME TELECOM APOLOGISES FOR THESE ERRORS AND ANY INCONVENIENCE CAUSED AND ASKS THAT THE FOLLOWING REVISED PRESS RELEASE IS PUBLISHED. THANK YOU



Home Telecom, part of the Telecom Acquisitions Group, has acquired the TalkTalk customers signed up with Cuckoo Internet, voted MoneySavingExpert’s top broadband provider for customer service twice in a row.


“We can reassure customers that all Cuckoo Internet terms and prices will remain the same,” said TAL Managing Director, Nigel Barnett.


“The actual internet connection through TalkTalk and BT will also remain; it will simply be an account migration at our end. It’s totally seamless and will not affect any services.


The deal brings the total number of customers now managed by TAL to circa 100,000. Eleven ISPs offering broadband services to residential customers have now signed with TAL for ongoing service and support via partnership or acquisition agreements.


Barnett says TAL’s business strategy is to acquire circa 3,000 customers per month through organic growth, then expand further fuelled by the acquisition of residential bases from broadband providers wishing to focus more on the B2B arena.


“Internet providers are changing direction in line with their target markets. New AltNets have come to market and driven prices down to gain volume sales and cover the costs of their infrastructures. Meanwhile, suppliers are increasing prices annually to its reseller partners,” said Barnett.


“Smaller resellers offering to fix prices to grab market share have also had a dramatic effect on the market, by being price sensitive on compare websites and offering the world. Then the RPI increase applied by the providers is being absorbed by the ISP which is affecting their profits by circa 20%. This, of course, is not sustainable,” he added.


Brands under the TAL umbrella now include:


Home Telecom, which specialises in the tenant arena providing flexible contracts from weekly to two years and offers services from BT, TalkTalk, Virgin, Sky and Vodafone plus altNets CityFibre, MS3, FullFibre, OFNL, Freedom Fibre and F&W Networks.


Fleur Telecom, which now supports over 25,000 customers discarded by large providers over the years or simply their supplier ceased to trade.


Eclipse Telecom, which TAL acquired two years ago and now supports 10,000 former KCOM customers outside of the company’s Hull operation.


“All our customers can find the best service for them via a simple postcode checker. We have over 10,000 Trust Pilot reviews rated ‘Excellent’ and our company motto “we can do better” means we strive to improve every day,” added Barnett.


FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR COMMENT CONTACT NIGEL BARNETT CEO, TELECOMS ACQUISITIONS LTD nigel.barnett@ta1.co.uk


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26 Mar 2024 13:28:05 GMT Business & Finance Computing & Telecoms Consumer Technology
<![CDATA[ Innovate Your RPG and TTRPG Sessions: MasterUp LIVE on Kickstarter ]]> https://pressat.co.uk/releases/innovate-your-rpg-and-ttrpg-sessions-masterup-live-on-kickstarter-ae5d849daf62197219018b95309a4887/ https://pressat.co.uk/releases/innovate-your-rpg-and-ttrpg-sessions-masterup-live-on-kickstarter-ae5d849daf62197219018b95309a4887/ Monday 25 March, 2024

MasterUp is a groundbreaking toolkit designed to transform live role-playing games (RPG, TTRPG) by seamlessly blending physical and digital elements. 

Created by AR Market and its visionary founder, Andrea Baldini—an ardent RPG enthusiast and entrepreneur—MasterUp is positioned not just as a product but as a movement to revolutionize live RPGs from Rome, Italy.


Revolutionizing Live RPGs


MasterUp offers solutions to the multiple challenges Dungeon Masters (DMs) and players face during live RPG sessions. It focuses on simplifying setup processes, enhancing imaginative storytelling, and providing more engaging player experiences. The goal is to evolve live role-playing without compromising the essence of the game, making it more accessible, imaginative, and immersive.


The Ultimate Toolkit


MasterUp is a comprehensive package of both physical and digital components:


Physical Tools: A suite of modular, portable products including a double-sided magnetic whiteboard for vertical play, a portable table with a magnetic surface, map holders, and magnetic token holders, alongside an interactive DM screen featuring a monitor, speakers, and modular graphic covers for easy customization.Digital Innovations: The digital aspect of MasterUp transforms the DM into a 'movie director', thanks to a sophisticated game campaign management software & app. This software includes immersive communication tools, preloaded assets, augmented reality (AR) maps, and virtual reality (VR) cardboards for mobile phones, aiming to enrich the gaming experience with immersive AR and VR experiences.Marketplace: Aiming to establish a single software and marketplace for all TTRPG games, MasterUp encourages creators, artists, publishers, and IP owners to sell and share their assets. This open-world ecosystem allows for the creation of homebrew worlds and exceptional games, with revenue from sales distributed among all contributors.

Engagement and Portability


MasterUp distinguishes itself with its innovative fusion of physical and digital components, addressing practical challenges and enhancing the gaming experience. This toolkit offers portability and ease of transport, empowering DMs and players through a combination of cutting-edge technology and traditional gameplay elements.


A Vision Rooted in Passion and Technology


Founded by Andrea Baldini, AR Market reflects his deep passion for RPGs and his commitment to leveraging immersive technologies to revolutionize entertainment, gaming, and education. Baldini's journey, marked by collaborations with prestigious clients and fueled by his love for RPGs, has culminated in the creation of MasterUp—a toolkit that has already begun to transform how RPGs are played.


Sustainable and Durable


Committed to environmental stewardship, MasterUp's physical products are designed for longevity and crafted from recyclable materials, while its digital tools aim to minimize material consumption, further reducing its ecological footprint.


Join the Revolution


MasterUp invites the RPG community to be part of a groundbreaking journey to elevate live RPGs and TTRPGs. With a foundation built on immersive technology expertise and a profound affection for RPGs, MasterUp calls on enthusiasts to support its Kickstarter campaign and be among the first to experience the future of live role-playing.


A Call to Action for RPG and TTRPG Enthusiasts: Baldini extends an invitation to the RPG community, "We are on the brink of revolutionizing live RPGs. With your support, we can take MasterUp to new heights. It's time for Dungeon Masters and players alike to level up their game!"

For more information and to back MasterUp project, visit:


https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ar-market/masterup-the-ultimate-toolkit-for-live-game-storytelling?ref=eo79i6


Contact for press enquiries:


Andrea Baldini, Founder


MasterUp by AR Market


Rome, Italy


Email: press@masterupgame.com




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https://www.masterupgame.com 25 Mar 2024 16:26:47 GMT Consumer Technology Entertainment & Arts Leisure & Hobbies Men's Interest
<![CDATA[ A Revolutionary AI-Driven Approach to Digital Media Planning: Adin.Ai ]]> https://pressat.co.uk/releases/a-revolutionary-ai-driven-approach-to-digital-media-planning-adinai-bd9871a44013b3e0bd14ed17ae5930b1/ https://pressat.co.uk/releases/a-revolutionary-ai-driven-approach-to-digital-media-planning-adinai-bd9871a44013b3e0bd14ed17ae5930b1/ Monday 25 March, 2024

In an era marked by challenges in transparency and efficiency, Adin.Ai disrupts the traditional media planning sector by emerging as a beacon of innovation, transforming the landscape of media planning through its AI-based advertising intelligence platform. With unparalleled precision and strategy, Adin.Ai revolutionizes planning processes across TV and digital platforms.


The Visionary Team Behind Adin.Ai's Success At the helm of Adin.Ai's ground-breaking platform is an esteemed team of industry pioneers, led by the renowned entrepreneur Serhat Gurcu, a five-time honoree on the Fortune 40 Under 40 list. Partnering with Gurcu is Prof. Altan Cakır, a luminary in data science and artificial intelligence. Together with other esteemed founding partners, including visionary 2 CTOs, a PhD holder, a rising star female co-founder in media, and another female co-founder who is one of the Fast Company Female Founders for 3 years in a row, Adin.Ai stands poised at the forefront of the industry.


Innovative Technology Drives Enhanced Transparency Adin.Ai's integration of AI and blockchain technology ensures an unprecedented level of transactional transparency. Through Adin.trust, each transaction is securely recorded, instilling advertisers with the confidence needed to invest in their media planning strategies.


Industry Recognition and Collaborative Ventures Fast Company's recognition of Adin.Ai on both its Most Innovative Companies and Startup 100 lists underscores the company's impact. Additionally, AWS lauds Adin.Ai's proactive adoption of emerging cloud and AI technologies, particularly its utilization of generative AI, a testament to Adin.Ai's commitment to staying at the forefront of technological advancements. The collaboration between Adin.Ai and AWS engineers has resulted in a unique amalgamation of different AWS modules, harmoniously working together to enhance Adin.Ai's capabilities. With AWS's validation of its technology and an upcoming collaboration with KPMG, Adin.Ai is primed to further its influence on global media transparency.


Stellar Financial Performance Foreshadows Success In its Proof of Concept (POC) year, Adin.Ai generated an impressive revenue of 300K USD, setting a robust foundation for its future endeavours. Subsequently, in its first official year, the company achieved an Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) of 2.4M USD, alongside a Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR) of 200K USD. Notably, 70% of this revenue was generated in Turkey, a testament to Adin.Ai's resilience amid currency fluctuations. Additionally, the company reported 11 M USD Billings in its first year, indicating strong growth and market demand for its innovative solutions.


Explosive Growth in Competitive Markets Adin.Ai's strategic focus on expansion across Europe and the UK has yielded exceptional results, with a staggering 700% growth compared to the previous year. This exponential growth underscores Adin.Ai's strong business model and the burgeoning demand for innovative AI solutions in media planning.


Rapid Expansion and Global Ambitions With its remarkable revenue achievements and unprecedented growth rate, Adin.Ai is poised to emerge as the pre-eminent interface for advertisers worldwide. The company's sights are set on further expansion and solidifying its status as a USA-established company, with Istanbul serving as the operational hub for the Europe, UK, and EMEA region, and London as the headquarters for Europe. This strategic positioning, coupled with global acclaim, sets new benchmarks for excellence in the industry. Adin.Ai is strategically positioned to shape the future of advertising, where AI-based decisions redefine the landscape.


Client Success Stories Adin.Ai's transformative impact is evident through the success stories of its clients. A FINTECH company from Spain achieved a remarkable 30% reduction in Cost Per Acquisition, while the largest private bank in Turkey witnessed a substantial 70% increase in Viewability. Additionally, a fashion company from the UK experienced a significant 64% boost in Return on Ad Spend (ROAS), and a gaming company from the Netherlands successfully mitigated display ad fraud by 52%. These results underscore Adin.Ai's commitment to driving tangible outcomes for its clients across diverse industries.


Adin.Ai as the AI-Based Digital Advertising Platform for Enterprise Advertisers: Maximize Ad Return up to 5X; Minimize Effort up to 100X. With Adin.Ai, advertisers gain access to a cutting-edge platform that maximizes ad returns up to 5 times while minimizing effort up to 100 times. Our revolutionary AI-driven approach to digital media planning empowers advertisers to achieve unparalleled success in their campaigns.


For further insights into Adin.Ai's journey and services, visit www.adin.ai


Founders of the Company:


Serhat Gürcü: LinkedIn Profile


Prof. Altan Çakır: LinkedIn Profile


Selin Ergin: LinkedIn Profile


Halil Faruk Deniz: LinkedIn Profile


Özgün Akın: LinkedIn Profile


Seden Gürcü: LinkedIn Profile


SOURCE: Adin.Ai




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https://www.adin.ai/index.html 25 Mar 2024 15:35:58 GMT Business & Finance Computing & Telecoms Consumer Technology Crypto Currency Manufacturing, Engineering & Energy Media & Marketing Medical & Pharmaceutical Retail & Fashion Sport Women & Beauty
<![CDATA[ CUCKOO INTERNET CUSTOMERS HEAD FOR HOME ]]> https://pressat.co.uk/releases/cuckoo-internet-customers-head-for-home-b1a22809e634d563cd961038649c862f/ https://pressat.co.uk/releases/cuckoo-internet-customers-head-for-home-b1a22809e634d563cd961038649c862f/ Friday 22 March, 2024

Home Telecom, part of the Telecom Acquisitions Group, has acquired circa 11,500 TalkTalk customers from Cuckoo Internet, voted MoneySavingExpert’s top broadband provider for customer service twice in a row.


“We can reassure customers that all Cuckoo Internet terms and prices will remain the same,” said TAL Managing Director, Nigel Barnett.


“The actual internet connection through TalkTalk and BT will also remain; it will simply be an account migration at our end. It’s totally seamless and will not affect any services. This was a strategic decision by Cuckoo owner All Points Fibre, whose mission is to expand further on their own network.”


The deal brings the total number of customers now managed by TAL to circa 100,000. Eleven ISPs offering broadband services to residential customers have now signed with TAL for ongoing service and support via partnership or acquisition agreements.


Barnett says TAL’s business strategy is to acquire circa 3,000 customers per month through organic growth, then expand further fuelled by the acquisition of residential bases from broadband providers wishing to focus more on the B2B arena.


“Internet providers are changing direction in line with their target markets. New AltNets have come to market and driven prices down to gain volume sales and cover the costs of their infrastructures. Meanwhile, suppliers are increasing prices annually to its reseller partners,” said Barnett.


“Smaller resellers offering to fix prices to grab market share have also had a dramatic effect on the market, by being price sensitive on compare websites and offering the world. Then the RPI increase applied by the providers is being absorbed by the ISP which is affecting their profits by circa 20%. This, of course, is not sustainable,” he added.


Brands under the TAL umbrella now include:


Home Telecom, which specialises in the tenant arena providing flexible contracts from weekly to two years and offers services from BT, TalkTalk, Virgin, Sky and Vodafone plus altNets CityFibre, MS3, FullFibre, OFNL, Freedom Fibre and F&W Networks.


Fleur Telecom, which now supports over 25,000 customers discarded by large providers over the years or simply their supplier ceased to trade.


Eclipse Telecom,
which TAL acquired two years ago and now supports 10,000 former KCOM customers outside of the company’s Hull operation.


“All our customers can find the best service for them via a simple postcode checker. We have over 10,000 Trust Pilot reviews rated ‘Excellent’ and our company motto “we can do better” means we strive to improve every day,” added Barnett.



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22 Mar 2024 12:00:02 GMT Business & Finance Computing & Telecoms Consumer Technology
<![CDATA[ EZVIZ runs big spring sales to offer week-long discounts on its smart home security products that will give you whole-year peace of mind ]]> https://pressat.co.uk/releases/ezviz-runs-big-spring-sales-to-offer-week-long-discounts-on-its-smart-home-security-products-that-will-give-you-whole-year-peace-of-mind-d267187c2503f236da78f7032f477d38/ https://pressat.co.uk/releases/ezviz-runs-big-spring-sales-to-offer-week-long-discounts-on-its-smart-home-security-products-that-will-give-you-whole-year-peace-of-mind-d267187c2503f236da78f7032f477d38/ Tuesday 19 March, 2024

EZVIZ runs big spring sales to offer week-long discounts on its smart home security products that will give you whole-year peace of mind


As spring blossoms, you should happily enjoy your time in the outdoors without feeling insecure about your vacant home. From best-selling plug-in cameras to the latest battery-powered innovations, EZVIZ offers a list of flexible, budget-friendly choices to keep you safer.


March 19, 2024 – EZVIZ, a trusted brand in smart home security, is excited to announce its much-anticipated spring sale, running from March 20th to March 25th on Amazon UK. No matter you're a tech enthusiast eager to upgrade your home security system or a homeowner looking to make your space cozier and securer, EZVIZ has something for everyone.


As spring ushers in warmer weather and outdoor gatherings, now is the perfect time to invest in EZVIZ products, as they can safeguard your property, monitor pets, and help you stay in touch with family members in distance. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue or enjoying the fresh air in the mountains, this promotion offers plenty of options to protect what’s valuable to you, with discounts of up to 30%.


Here are the top EZVIZ deals that you shall not miss:


CB8 Outdoor Battery Camera - Now £89.99, was £129.99

A go-to option for advanced home protection in a wire-free style. Using a large rechargeable battery, it offers unparalleled flexibility to move basically anywhere you need it. Its motorized design provides a 360-degree field-of-view, coupled with smart person detection and auto-tracking, to significantly reduce blind spots. You can also pair it with the optional solar panel for extra charging convenience.


C8c 3K Outdoor Pan & Tilt Camera - Now £66.48, was £84.99

It’s time to upgrade your essential camera with next-level vision. The C8c 3K combines high-resolution video with a panoramic rotational view to avoid blurry details and blind spots, even in low light. Acting as a smart guardian, it distinguishes humans and vehicles from other objects, and locks on the detected person to follow closely. Packed with active defense, two-way communication, and easy app control, it’s reliably stable to withstand weathers.


CB1 Indoor Battery Camera - Now £39.99, was £49.99

EZVIZ's budget-friendly yet feature-rich indoor battery camera. With its wire-free design and adjustable magnetic stand, you can effortlessly position it to cover every corner of your living space. Equipped with essential features such as high-quality video, night vision, human motion detection, two-way communication, and a privacy-enhancing sleep mode, the CB1 provides comprehensive performance at an accessible price suitable for any household.


About EZVIZ


Since 2013, EZVIZ is dedicated to putting “easy vision” in every home – that is, we strive to build simple yet powerful smart home devices and appliances to provide visual protection and tangible joy to every family. A global leader in smart home security, EZVIZ empowers the future of smart, connected living through relentless tech innovations, reliable high-quality products and trustworthy cloud services. With footprint in more than 130 countries, we've been trusted by millions of users and families. 




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<![CDATA[ A Piece of Rarity: The Porsche 911 GT3 RS as Co-Ownership through Supercar Sharing® ]]> https://pressat.co.uk/releases/a-piece-of-rarity-the-porsche-911-gt3-rs-as-co-ownership-through-supercar-sharingr-7fac70edf2f46418d581f6b72d11aebd/ https://pressat.co.uk/releases/a-piece-of-rarity-the-porsche-911-gt3-rs-as-co-ownership-through-supercar-sharingr-7fac70edf2f46418d581f6b72d11aebd/ Tuesday 12 March, 2024

For automotive enthusiasts, the Porsche 911 992 GT3 RS is more than just a car - it is a symbol of performance, high engineering and racing history. With the introduction of the latest model, Porsche has once again set new standards, especially in terms of the innovative cooling concept and groundbreaking aerodynamics. However, for many, even esteemed vehicle collectors, this dream remains unfulfilled due to high demand and limited supply.


Supercar Sharing®, a leading provider of sharing and co-ownership programs for vehicle rarities, supercars, and hypercars, has created a solution that allows enthusiasts to realize this dream in a cost-efficient manner. The fractional co-ownership model from Supercar Sharing opens up a world of possibilities for those who are unwilling to pay the full price of over 350.000$ for a Porsche 911 992 GT3 RS Weissach but still want to enjoy the benefits of such a vehicle.


An Innovative System, Unique in Europe

The heart of Supercar Sharing's co-ownership program is the innovative Supercar Co-Ownership System®, which divides the Porsche 911 GT3 RS into 10 shares. Each share corresponds to 10% ownership per one voting right.

Co-owners receive an annual package of kilometers and days of use, as well as full vehicle management, secure and professional vehicle storage, without having to worry about details such as service, maintenance, taxes, and comprehensive insurance. This fully digital system significantly optimizes financial efficiency and offers an attractive alternative to outright purchase, leasing, or long-term rental.




The co-ownership program from Supercar Sharing goes beyond traditional vehicle investment platforms. Unlike these platforms, the Supercar Co-Ownership System® allows co-owners not only to invest in the vehicle but also to actually use it.


While vehicles on traditional investment platforms are often merely seen as investment objects and collect dust in a collection or museum, Supercar Sharing's co-ownership program offers co-owners the opportunity to actively use and enjoy the vehicle. Whether on the racetrack, touring, at exclusive events, or simply on mountain passes and lakeside roads - co-owners can book, drive, and experience the vehicle at their leisure via smartphone.


"Our goal was to develop a program that simplifies access to exclusive vehicles while still offering a first-class experience for every type of vehicle enthusiast," explains Deivis H. Valdes, CEO of Supercar Sharing®. "With our co-ownership model, auto enthusiasts can own a part of a dream car while benefiting from the advantages of a professionally managed vehicle pool and budget conservation."


The co-ownership model appeals to a wide range of customers worldwide, including entrepreneurs who recognize the value of smart investment and utility efficiency, travelers who prefer to co-own rather than rent, as well as expats and collectors who share their passion for luxury cars. With the option to exchange the vehicle for a new comparable model or its successor at the end of the term or receive the residual value of the shares, the program offers a flexible and forward-looking solution for automotive enthusiasts.


The Future of Car Ownership: Co-Ownership as a Sustainable Solution for Automotive Enthusiasts


Looking to the future, it's clear that the co-ownership program, especially given changing market conditions and regulatory developments, will continue to gain importance. By 2035, new combustion engines in Europe will only be allowed in exceptional cases if they can run on e-fuels. This marks a significant change in the automotive industry and sets a clear trend towards emission-free vehicles. This means that traditional engines, like the legendary V12, V10, V8, and the V6 from the Porsche 911 GT3 RS, will increasingly disappear from European roads. As a collective association of enthusiasts, Supercar Sharing® has made it its mission to largely preserve this market and keep vehicles in shared ownership for as long as possible.




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<![CDATA[ New Documentary on Amazon Prime Sees UFO Hunters in UK Summon A UFO! ]]> https://pressat.co.uk/releases/new-documentary-on-amazon-prime-sees-ufo-hunters-in-uk-summon-a-ufo-6229f13a8107388010f4bdf415ea4868/ https://pressat.co.uk/releases/new-documentary-on-amazon-prime-sees-ufo-hunters-in-uk-summon-a-ufo-6229f13a8107388010f4bdf415ea4868/ Friday 8 March, 2024

NEW DOCUMENTARY ON AMAZON PRIME OUT NOWUFO ENCOUNTERS OF THE FIFTH KINDA new documentary by award winning film-maker Mark Christopher Lee is today released on Amazon Prime:https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/detail/B0CV8QGBY6/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r

The film investigates the so called CE5 (Close Encounters Of The Fifth Kind) protocols that have been developed by UFO experts like Dr. Stephen Greer which supposedly allow people to contact and summon Aliens and UFOs. Film-Maker - Mark Christopher Lee - heard about this and decided to up it to the test asking friends and fellowUFO enthusiasts to gather on Woodcock Hill in Hertfordshire to see if they could "summon" a UFO.Lee states:

"It was an interesting evening and obviously we saw a lot of planes and stars being a clear night but we got to relax and hang out and talk UFOs with friends. But weirdly as soon as we finished filming for the evening and started putting the cameras away someone spotted something high up that wasn't a star or a plane. Luckily we managed to get filming again and caught it on camera. It was definitely a UFO"

The film also encountered several unexplained setbacks such as when the co-producer Guy Thompson was unable to attend the filming due to a combination ofill health, his car breaking down and trains being cancelled. Thompson states:

"It was weird as was all set to come up from Salisbury where I live to film in Hertfordshire I came over with this unsettling sensation and nausea. I decided to push through itand got into my car (which had recently been serviced) but it wouldn't start! This increased my anxiety but I really wanted to get there so decided to take the train but once I got to the station all trains to London were cancelled! I definitely think weird forces were at work."

The film is out now on Amazon Prime worldwide and you can view the trailer here:Trailer - UFO Encounters Of The Fifth Kind




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<![CDATA[ Zero Energy Devices to be Adopted into 6G Infastructure ]]> https://pressat.co.uk/releases/zero-energy-devices-to-be-adopted-into-6g-infastructure-5f5864efe6022e163cbd6bc3698961c8/ https://pressat.co.uk/releases/zero-energy-devices-to-be-adopted-into-6g-infastructure-5f5864efe6022e163cbd6bc3698961c8/ Friday 8 March, 2024

6G Communications will become more viable by adopting zero energy devices ZED in its infrastructure. In addition, many 6G business cases are based on it enabling client devices at the edge of its networks to be zero energy. Here ZED means more useful and sold in far larger numbers, from personal and professional devices to Internet of Things IOT nodes.


ZED are energy autonomous devices with particular attention on those that have much longer life and greener credentials, this usually implying battery-free. The industry chooses to include in the ZED definition those devices that are powered only by a whisper of electricity from a signal beam when in use. All are analysed in the new Zhar Research report, “6G Communications Zero Energy Devices ZED: Markets, Technology, Materials Opportunities 2024-2044”. Commercially-oriented, the 365-page report reveals your materials and device opportunities.


Primary author Dr Peter Harrop says, 

“With its higher frequencies and therefore shorter- range emissions, 6G will fail without empowering devices in the transmission path, mostly intelligent reflective surfaces IRS and reprogrammable intelligent surfaces RIS in difficult-to-access places calling for energy autonomy. On the other hand, 6G is promised to enable IOT to become a genuinely new, large market at last. That can only happen if the nodes are ZED because the envisaged numbers and locations are so challenging. In a later stage, 6G is intended to permit unpowered edge devices and maybe charge your phone as you use it. For any of these things, many new systems need to be adopted together with many new materials technologies. On the 20-year view, metamaterials and structural electronics will be particularly impactful in many ways but there is much more to this story.”

The report carefully explains all this including the implications of the large research pipeline right into 2024, distilling new roadmaps, forecasts, comparisons and appraisals. On-board multi-mode energy harvesting, ultra-low power electronics, structural supercapacitors and lithium-ion capacitors? It is all here, together with specification compromises and frugal new systems approaches such as ambient backscatter communications AmBC and how most of them can and will be combined. Your billion-dollar opportunity awaits.


Report structure


The 35-page Executive Summary and Conclusions is a quick read for those in a hurry, with follow-on pages giving 23 forecast lines as tables and graphs. See 20 key conclusions, the 20-year roadmap and many new infograms of the key trends, impediments and opportunities.


The 53-page Introduction embraces 6G basics, promises and threats. See challenges ahead such as its cost, runaway electricity consumption and frequency problems. There is a SWOT appraisal of 6G Communications as currently understood and a 6G general roadmap 2024-2044 then it focuses on ZED needs and opportunities in 6G Phase 1 and 2, illustrating such things as zero-energy device networks with wireless-powered RIS, ZED Machine Type Communications MTC and other ZED empowered 6G opportunities. Latest research references, many from 2024 close the chapter.


The rest of the report is a deep dive into the 6G ZED enabling technologies that are your business opportunity. They start with two chapters where certain technologies are impactful at both system and device level then three chapters are mainly concerned with device technology.


Joined-up world of IRS, RIS and metamaterials


Chapter 3 (38 pages) explains how 6G IRS are ZED and 6G RIS must be made ZED. Called, “6G ZED infrastructure and client device enabling technology: metamaterials, IRS, RIS, structural electronics” it is mostly about how metamaterials are enormously important here. They are the basis of IRS and RIS. They can increase the power from on-board photovoltaics in two ways. They can act as internal energy harvesting but there is more. What materials and construction are involved? All is explained with a profusion of latest research references and company achievements and intentions. Three SWOT appraisals concerning IRS, RIS and metamaterials end the chapter.


Enabling systems approaches


The 20 close packed pages of Chapter 4 are almost entirely involved in systems approaches making 6G ZED a reality for example by reducing or eliminating power requirements of client devices. Called, “6G ZED enabling technology: Simultaneous wireless and information transfer SWIPT, ambient backscatter communications technology AmBC, crowd-detectable zero energy devices CD-ZED”, it explains all this again with 2024 and 2023 references and intentions and the activity of named universities and companies.


Energy harvesting – the full choice


Now come detailed device technologies that must be brought to bear in combination because the challenges are formidable as greater functionality so often calls for more electricity, personal electronics and RIS, the most important devices in the propagation path, being notorious examples. Nothing less than many forms of energy harvesting combined into smart materials are needed together with other contributions covered in the other chapters. Most treatises pretend there are only a few harvesting options but here we need 117 pages because we address 13 of them in great detail. After all, 6G ZED may be buried in our bodies, operating underwater or otherwise challenged so the report considers even the new hydrovoltaics and the use of printed biofuel cells powering our smart skin patches all 6G connected, or such is the dream. Learn what mechanical and electromagnetic frequencies and what forms of heat are realistic to harvest, for example. Other modes? What forms of energy harvesting are already being combined in single devices? Again, analysis and many new references bring it all alive.


Ultra-low power electronics


Chapter 6. (63 pages) “Ultra-low power electronics and electrics to make 6G ZED more feasible” takes 31 pages to sweep through such things as ultra-low power “Lithionic” and 2 nanometer chips, wireless sensor networks with simplified specifications using less power and other approaches with, in research, ultra-low power radio modules and smartphones resulting.


Storage without batteries


The report then ends with the best battery-free energy storage options for 6G, notably supercapacitors and lithium-ion capacitors but there is more and again the structural formats come to the fore. Indeed, there is a close look at the considerable research on making dumb material such as the case of your device into energy storage and even storage with energy harvesting still without increasing space or weight. It is called, “massless energy” and it is of considerable importance for both 6G ZED infrastructure and client devices. Self-healing versions anyone?


Only the report, “ 6G Communications Zero Energy Devices ZED: Markets, Technology, Materials Opportunities 2024-2044” can efficiently lead you to that $1 billion opportunity. Maybe more. Including: 






Chapters 7SWOT appraisals 9Forecast lines 2024-2044 23Companies 105Infograms, tables, graphs 107Pages 365


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<![CDATA[ New Low Loss and Thermal Solutions Bring Huge Benefits to 6G Challenges ]]> https://pressat.co.uk/releases/new-low-loss-and-thermal-solutions-bring-huge-benefits-to-6g-challenges-603a5fadf1c43c63d7b96978673a4e03/ https://pressat.co.uk/releases/new-low-loss-and-thermal-solutions-bring-huge-benefits-to-6g-challenges-603a5fadf1c43c63d7b96978673a4e03/ Friday 8 March, 2024

6G Communications will bring huge benefits as long the challenges are solved. New low loss and thermal solutions are an essential part of this.


Dr Peter Harrop, CEO of analysts Zhar Research says, 

“A market of over $10 billion awaits you if you solve its needs for better low loss and thermal materials and structures for 6G. These opportunities arrive mostly from higher frequencies, more power-hungry, hotter infrastructure and smaller client devices.”

The commercially-oriented 318-page Zhar Research report, “6G Communications Low Loss and Thermal Materials and Structures: Detailed Technology Analysis, Roadmaps and 32 Market Forecast Lines 2024-2044” is your essential roadmap. The authors recommend that you consider both topics together because many of your potential partners, competitors and research sources are involved in both. Indeed, some emerging materials such aerogel silicas have uses for both purposes. No other report is as thorough, insightful or up-to-date on the two subjects. The information is constantly updated so you only get the latest.


Questions answered include:


Winning and losing chemistries and companies? Potential partners, acquisitions and emerging competition?20-year roadmaps of decision making, technical capability, adoption?Gaps in the market. The unsolved problems that are your opportunities? Phase One and Phase 2 evolution of 6G with materials, frequencies, functionality?Thirty-two 20-year forecasts of 6G low loss and thermal materials and their hosts?Preferred compounds, morphologies, devices, frequencies, active regions emerging?

The analysis is mainly presented as new timelines, infograms, SWOT appraisals, graphs, tables, 20-year forecasts and roadmaps. No nostalgia or academic obscurity but a wealth of latest research papers appraised and much further reading referenced for you to dig deeper if you wish.


The Executive Summary and Conclusions is sufficient in itself if your time is limited. It has 30 pages of choices, trends, possibilities, impediments, SWOT appraisals and technology comparisons and 20 primary conclusions. All the forecasts and roadmaps are in the 27 following pages, each as both tables and graphs with commentary.


Chapter 2 Introduction takes 38 pages to critically explain the 6G dream and reality and introduce a large number of the materials and the manufacturing technologies involved.


Chapter 3 at 58 pages is a core chapter of the report. Entitled, “Low loss materials and applications for 6G” It starts by explaining the important parameters for 6G dielectrics at device, board, package and reconfigurable intelligent surface RIS level. Understand the major changes in low-loss material choices from 5G to 6G. Here are thermoset vs thermoplastic vs inorganic compounds and the special cases of high resistivity silicon, phase change and electric-sensitive dielectrics for the arriving 6G THz frequencies and reasons for the increasing variety of dielectrics needed for 6G. Understand basic mechanisms affecting THz permittivity and seeking low loss through composites and porosity.


Permittivity 0.1-1THz for 19 dielectric families is displayed and compared plus dissipation factor 0.1-1THz for 16 dielectric families. The loss-frequency map is distilled into a choice of 14 families of low permittivity, low loss dielectrics for 6G against 5 criteria followed by detail. Infograms pull together the primary mentions of low loss and thermal materials in 6G research, the trend to integrated low loss materials for 6G and compromises with 6G low loss materials depending on format and application. They include, for example, polyphenylene oxide PPO, PPE, Noryl™ and why silica is one of the most popular porous options for 6G.


Understand low loss materials for 6G base stations and distributed equipment and the implications from traditional base station becoming ultra massive MIMO (UM-MIMO) for 6G even meta-radomes, low loss materials for reprogrammable intelligent surfaces in the propagation path and THz waveguides for 6G client devices, rooms and outdoors. Finally comes a SWOT appraisal of 6G low loss material opportunities. The nine-page Chapter 4. “Epsilon near zero ENZ materials and applications for 6G” explains that aspect.


Now comes a very comprehensive look at thermal materials for 6G. It starts with chapters on thermally conductive structure such as thermal interface materials and heat spreaders, depending on direction of heat dissipation because these are the largest commercial opportunity. In addition, evaporative, radiative and active and passive solid-state cooling and thermal insulation solutions are presented from the research pipeline and best practice for 6G applications.


46-page Chapter 5 opens the thermal material examination with “6G thermal management materials and applications: the big picture”. That is brought alive with 24-page Chapter 6. “Thermal management materials for 6G smartphones, IOT nodes and other client devices” followed by a speculative 18-page Chapter 7, “Wild cards for 6G thermal management: thermal metamaterial, thermal hydrogel, thermoelectric heat pump”. 17-page Chapter 8 concerns, “Solid state cooling” primarily meaning powered and unpowered smart materials that cool by being responsive and often multi-mode in function. This is because we believe that these should be more seriously considered by 6G developers, for example faced with at least ten times the power consumption and cooling requirement of 6G base stations compared to 5G. The report closes with 17 pages of Chapter 9 on, “Metamaterials for 6G communications” because these are involved in thermal management and other aspects.


The new report, “6G Communications Low Loss and Thermal Materials and Structures: Detailed Technology Analysis, Roadmaps and 32 Market Forecast Lines 2024-2044” is essential reading for materials and subsystem suppliers and investors and it has much to interest product integrators, equipment manufacturers, and others in the 6G supply chain.




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<![CDATA[ Launch of new Cooke Digital business ]]> https://pressat.co.uk/releases/launch-of-new-cooke-digital-business-0e413be87337b58c19a0e0a753611ceb/ https://pressat.co.uk/releases/launch-of-new-cooke-digital-business-0e413be87337b58c19a0e0a753611ceb/ Thursday 7 March, 2024

Leicester, UK – Wed 6 March 2024 Cooke is excited to announce the creation of its new Cooke Digital business unit, headed by newly-recruited Jordan Thistlewood (Managing Director, Cooke Digital).


Cooke’s /i Technology has long been recognised as the film industry’s leading lens metadata platform, creating a powerful position in the market and licenced to key partners across the world of cinematography.


Over the last year, Cooke has successfully built on that base with the introduction of Near Real-Time post-production capability in partnership with EZtrack, and has been exploring numerous other opportunities to extend Cooke’s role across the increasingly convergent creative markets from live action capture to animation and gaming.


Building on the foundation established by /i, Cooke will create a range of tools to bring the power and beauty of high-end lenses to digital workflows. Whether that be for virtual scouting and pre-production planning, on-set creative workflows with or without LED walls, virtual cinematography for animation and games, or accelerated workflows for VFX and post-production.


Innovative cine lenses have long been at the heart of Cooke’s success, and the recent launch of the SP3 mirrorless prime lens series has demonstrated Cooke’s ambition to enable creatives across the wider industry to enhance the visual narrative of their stories. A key third strategic focus area, Cooke Digital will leverage the company’s capabilities in a further exciting new direction.


Leading this new chapter for Cooke, Jordan will be based at the new Cooke London location in Fitzrovia, and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience of developing software services for post-production, VFX and animation gained at Epic Games and Foundry.




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<![CDATA[ The Back-to-Front World of Electronics ]]> https://pressat.co.uk/releases/the-back-to-front-world-of-electronics-9fc84220bf1c82d79fc99902a57dce42/ https://pressat.co.uk/releases/the-back-to-front-world-of-electronics-9fc84220bf1c82d79fc99902a57dce42/ Thursday 7 March, 2024

For thousands of years, the Arabs have had sophisticated unpowered cooling of houses even via aquifers below. Contrast today’s vapor compression cooling that further heats cities that are already getting hotter from global warming. However, new solid-state cooling is being very slowly developed. It may last for 100 years and cause little or no local heating emulating and even combined with the ancient Arab structures. Back to the future - somewhat. See Zhar Research report, “Solid State Cooling Markets 2024-2044.”


The Pantheon has the world’s largest unreinforced concrete dome. It was dedicated in 128 C.E. It is still in use, with minimal maintenance. Some Ancient Roman aqueducts from the same time still deliver water to Rome today. They called for specification of something that would be needed for thousands of years and carefully-graded concrete without rusting rebar. That concrete exhibits not one but several self-healing mechanisms as newly appreciated in 2023 research - Science Advances 6 Jan 2023 Vol 9, Issue 1 DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.add1602. Today, civil engineers cannot get hold of such concrete but we do have hydroelectric dams, pumped hydro schemes and bridges lasting for 100 years or more.


Environmentalists block more pumped hydro despite it being ideal for compensating the long-duration intermittency of the wind and solar power that is now being adopted to save money and the planet. So we are installing large numbers of big lithium-ion batteries for our grids despite the fact that they cannot perform that long duration storage. Worse, those batteries die in only a few years, if they have not caught fire in the meantime.


Glamorous electronics is ugliest of all


Dr Peter Harrop, CEO of Zhar Research warns, 

“Worst is electronics. The most popular electronic devices in numbers are backscatter tags notably 64 billion passive RFID and anti-theft tags sold yearly, most with a microchip and none with a battery. They are disposable – typically trashed soon after deployment. They do last over 100 years – as microplastic pollution. The Ancient Romans would identify two mistakes – not being specified for long life and not being made for long life. They knew that long life beats the circular economy any day. “

Smartphones, electronic vehicles


New generations of wireless communications appear every ten years. Next up is 6G in 2030. We would therefore like to keep our phones for at least ten years and their short-lived, sealed-in, polluting lithium-ion batteries make that difficult. Cars, particularly the incoming robot ones, are really electronic devices. It is good that electric cars last about twice as long as the smelly, bang-bang versions but we really want something like the Singer sewing machine. They passed from grandmother to mother to daughter and many are still working after over 100 years.


Lack of self-healing electronics


Whereas there is some deployment of self-healing materials in engineering and particularly healthcare, they are rarely used for electronics. The medical sector is even heavily researching self-healing engineered living materials to help us live for 120 years. See Zhar Research reports, “Self-Healing Engineering Material Markets, Technology: 2024-2044” and “Self-Healing Healthcare Material Markets, Technology: 2024-2044”.


Long life electronics research badly needed


In electronics and electrical engineering, we need far more emphasis on long-life, battery-free technologies. See Zhar Research report, “Battery-Free Electrical Energy Storage and Storage Elimination MilliWh-GWh: Markets, Technologies 2024-2044”. Indeed, wherever possible, we must progress further to zero energy devices ZED as in Zhar Research report, “Zero Energy Devices ZED: Self-Powered and Backscatter-Powered Electronics and Electrics Markets, Technology 2024-2044”. A ZED example is the intelligent reflective surfaces IRS, in the transmission path of 5G and 6G Communications, which process and specularly reflect beams to more places without power or storage. Their magic metamaterials probably last 20 years or more.


Beyond them are reconfigurable intelligent surfaces RIS, that are electronically reconfigurable while in use. They are also based on metamaterials, here collimating, polarising and redirecting the beam, increasing range. Fully-active active versions will amplify and focus the beam, following targets and increasing range even further. All RIS can be energy independent with on-board energy harvesting. Ideally all that will be one laminar smart material that lasts 100 years – if only the specifications could be stable or the devices up-gradable. Unlikely.


Internet of Things


Some of the world’s largest companies trumpeted the Internet of Things IOT as trillion- dollar potential, with hundreds of billions of new units yearly, increasing global GDP by several percent. Like tulip mania and the dot com boom before it, that generated massive investment then bankruptcies and exits. We have the existing success of wireless sensors and LPWAN nodes deployed in tens of billions yearly and some rename these as “IOT” to cover their embarrassment.


However, the IOT dream was of something genuinely new and additional involving things-collaborating-with-things without human involvement at the time, each having wireless identification. You glimpse that in the excellent products of the companies within the EnOcean Alliance and 8Power with “no wires, no, batteries, no limits” for the necessary fit-and-forget. These devices variously incorporate actuators, microprocessors, transducers, supercapacitors and energy harvesting trending to multi-mode and life of perhaps 20 years.


To realise the IOT dream, researchers need to make “things collaborating with things” into solid-state materials with 50-100-year life and costs down by at least 80% in order to increase their sales 100-fold. Who is working on this?


6G Communication Phase 2, around 2035, is planned to galvanise IOT by enabling nodes without energy storage, thanks to those active Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces RIS in the transmission path. They will be operating edge computing devices by Simultaneous Wireless Information and Power Transfer SWIPT which is RFID backscatter on steroids. That will help get IOT node cost down by getting infrastructure cost up. Perhaps. See Zhar Research report, “6G Communications: Reconfigurable Intelligent Surface Materials and Hardware Markets 2024-2044". RIS are essential to 6G success but the IOT aspect is very speculative.


Gaps in the energy storage market


Supercapacitors have about four to ten times the life of batteries, cycle life being particularly outstanding. Where their poor energy density and self-leakage are a problem, the battery supercapacitor hybrid is rapidly taking business. Mostly, that means the lithium-ion capacitor LIC that Zhar Research predicts will become a larger value market because it has effectively infinite cycle life for most applications and a choice of ten to 30 times the energy density of a supercapacitor. LIC need minimal fire protection, temperature control and battery management systems and they are closely stackable in stark contrast to lithium-ion batteries. However, all these options are typically wet technologies, as are “long life” lithium thionyl chloride batteries, so life of more that 20 years is elusive. The electronics market needs 50-year compact energy storage and, for supercapacitors, better charge retention, yet there is almost no research on either.


Laggard


Meanwhile, supercapacitors and LIC are being adopted most eagerly by the electrical engineering industry (for trains, thermonuclear power, electromagnetic weapons, wind turbines, industrial robotics). See Zhar Research reports, “Lithium-Ion Capacitors & Other Battery Supercapacitor Hybrid Storage: Detailed Markets, Roadmaps, Deep Technology Analysis, Manufacturer Appraisal, Next Successes 2024-2044” and “Supercapacitor, Pseudocapacitor, CSH and BSH Hybrid Market Forecasts in 26 Lines, 110 Manufacturers Appraised, Technology Analysis, Roadmaps, Next Successes 2024-2044” www.zharresearch.com.


Harrop believes.

 “In electronics, we can only fix things when we are honest about problems. We must learn from civil, electrical and medical engineering. They are often ahead of us.”


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<![CDATA[ Zero Energy Devices ZED: Self-powered and Backscatter-Powered Electronics and Electrics Markets, Technology 2024-2044 ]]> https://pressat.co.uk/releases/zero-energy-devices-zed-self-powered-and-backscatter-powered-electronics-and-electrics-markets-technology-2024-2044-8cb7dad3caa5199e4c43c1eca2df3228/ https://pressat.co.uk/releases/zero-energy-devices-zed-self-powered-and-backscatter-powered-electronics-and-electrics-markets-technology-2024-2044-8cb7dad3caa5199e4c43c1eca2df3228/ Monday 4 March, 2024

You could call a solar flashlight and an anti-theft tag “zero-energy devices” but the subject is about to take a huge leap forward well beyond these. You can create a billion-dollar business from making the next ZED materials or devices as detailed in the commerclally-oriented 408-page report, “Zero Energy Devices ZED: Self-Powered and Backscatter-Powered Electronics and Electrics Markets, Technology 2024-2044”

Some of the questions answered:











How can I create a $1 billion ZED business?Potential competitors, partners, acquisitions? Market and technology roadmap for 2024-2044?Technology readiness and potential improvement?Appraisal of needs and appropriate technology options?Market drivers and forecasts of background parameters?Market forecasts by technology and application 2024-2044?Deep analysis of research pipeline including 2024 with implications?Explanation of trend to “massless energy”, and other structural electronics?Battery-free, ultra-low power electronics, non-toxic, non-flammable options emerging?

Dramatic advances ahead


The day is coming when you never recharge your smart watch or phone and, without need for a battery, they last longer than you do. Internet of Things will be more than a cynical renaming of existing wireless technology because the nodes will genuinely become things-collaborating-with-things and they will be affordable, much smaller, lasting decades and deployable in tens of billions year without pollution. The delights of promised 6G Communications in 2030 will be possible only with ZED metasurfaces enhancing the propagation path and it enabling edge-computing client ZED. You will live longer with ZED inside you. There is much more and you only find it in this deeply insightful, up-to-date report that even scopes research in 2024, future needs and technology evolution. The primary author has created several successful high-tech businesses, so the report is realistic, including warnings concerning dead ends and over-promising.


The big picture


The Executive Summary and Conclusions is sufficient in itself. It has 26 pages of easily- understood infograms and roadmaps followed by 65 forecast lines of ZED and allied technologies and applications. Chapter 2 (25 pages) introduces definitions, context and successes so far including the problem of increasing electricity consumption of electronics with the ZED antidote eliminating power consumption and battery issues. See how on-board energy harvesting is being simplified, saving weight, size, cost, failure modes and toxigens. Can ZED halt the increasing demand of electronics for grid-based electricity? ZED route to success with the Internet of Things? Why are ZED sensors a strong emerging need? Importance of flexible, laminar and 2D energy harvesting and sensing , even self-powered and integrated sensors 2024-2044? See how next telecommunications generations deliver more ZED opportunities.


The heart of the report


The heart of the report consists of three chapters on how to address certain important sectors with ZED then seven chapters on the important ZED enabling technologies emerging 2024-2044 to drive your success. Enjoy close examination of the latest research pipeline and realistic timescales and requirements for commercial success with much distilled into new SWOT appraisals, comparison charts and infograms. This is firm analysis of commercial opportunities not academic obscurity, rambling text or nostalgia.


ZED for 6G Communications


6G Communications is planned for 2030, with a radically improved form in 2035. The 49 pages of Chapter 3 address this, highlighting how it will both need widespread ZED in its infrastructure to succeed and it may enable huge numbers of edge computing ZED client devices.


ZED appearing as wireless sensors, IOT, personal and other electronics


Chapter 4 concerns “ZED progress with wireless sensors, IOT, personal and other electronics” so it takes a full 56 pages to interpret such a broad scope of achievements, opportunities and research approaches. The massive scope for vast numbers of fit-and-forget battery-free sensors gets particular attention. Sensor transducers that are their own source of electricity, ZED wearables including metaverse interfacing, ZED in automotive, medical and more – it is all here. Then come the technology chapters with your best opportunities to participate.


Optimal technology strategies


Chapter 5 “Strategies to achieve fit-and-forget battery-free ZED” in 30 pages presents battery headwinds 2024-2044 and ZED enablement, notably eight ZED enablers that can be combined. See self-healing materials for fit-and-forget then useful specification compromises with energy harvesting. Here is a battery-free perpetual micro-robot. Combining these approaches is brought to life with examples of “Batteryless energy harvesting with demand management” , “Quest for battery less ZED in heterogenous cellular networks”, “Wireless sensor networks enable their ZED devices with severe performance compromises”, “Oppo view of zero power communications and “ZED lessons from active RFID”


Energy harvesting system design for ZED


Then comes energy harvesting system design for ZED, the elements of a harvesting system and new infograms on energy harvesting system detail with improvement strategies 2024-2044 and on 13 families of energy harvesting technology considered for ZED 2024-2044 followed by more detail. Again, the approach is critical not evangelistic because companies and researchers vary in their approaches from very realistic in our 20-year timeframe to the extremely speculative and unwanted.


Next ultra-low power electronics makes new ZED feasible


Chapter 6 (39 pages) addresses the contribution to the success of ZED from “Ultra-low power electronics, sensors, and electrics”. It is broad in scope but, because of their great importance, it particularly covers ultra-low power integrated circuits and metamaterials needing much less electricity so your energy harvesting and backscatter power can operate vastly more forms of device.


Backscatter on steroids


Chapter 7 (19 pages) “Powering devices only when interrogated: backscatter, SWIPT, WIET, WPT for EAS, RFID, IOT, 6G Communications and other electronics” then goes really deeply into that form of ZED enablement. This necessarily includes so-called “ambient backscatter communications AmBC”, “crowd-detectable CD-ZED” and much new research. It is followed by three chapters on the all-important energy harvesting technologies evolving for ZED applications.


On-board harvesting options increase and combine


Chapter 8 (23 pages) is “Harvesting electromagnetic waves: photovoltaics to power devices” then Chapter 9 (18 pages) is “9. Harvesting ambient electromagnetic waves: RF harvesting power for devices and communication by recycling existing emissions” and the rest is covered in Chapter 10 (39 pages) “Mechanical harvesting for devices (acoustic, vibration, linear and rotational motion) using electrodynamics, piezoelectrics, triboelectrics etc. Thermoelectrics, pyroelectrics, evaporative hydrovoltaics, microbial fuel cells (biofuel harvesting)”.


However, an aspect rarely addressed is the combination of these many energy harvesting technologies to reduce and sometimes eliminate the need for on-board energy storage to overcome their intermittency and inability to respond to load variations. Consequently, Chapter 11 (16 pages) covers, “Multi-mode energy harvesting for devices” including its progression into single smart materials. See examples such as “thermoelectric with photovoltaic”, “photovoltaic with electrokinetic”, “thermoelectric with photovoltaic and movement harvesting” and “push button harvesting with solar power and intermittency tolerant electronics”. From 2024 and other research, learn how there is much more to come for smart watches through to medical implants.


Storage that batteries can never achieve


At this stage you will realise that many zero energy devices without storage have been presented throughout the report. You will accept that self-powered devices with long-life batteries can still be considered “ZED”. Nonetheless, it is clear that the big opportunity ahead is where alternatives to on-board batteries are used to cover intermittency of energy harvesting and the need to respond to load variation. Chapter 12 (40 pages) therefore analyses, “Supercapacitors, variants and massless energy for battery-free ZED”. It explains why supercapacitors and lithium-ion capacitors are the prime candidates but it also discusses others with few or none of the problems of batteries such as life, reliability, toxicity and flammability.


Massless energy will transform ZED


They all take more space and weight than a good battery in a ZED but two escape routes are presented. One is wide area thin formats and the other is what Imperial College London calls “massless energy”. Here, a dumb load-bearing structure such as a watch case is replaced with a structural supercapacitor material incurring no increase in space or weight even if it has a photovoltaic overlayer. The report, “Zero Energy Devices ZED: Self-Powered and Backscatter-Powered Electronics and Electrics Markets, Technology 2024-2044” is your essential guide to this large new ZED opportunity.




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<![CDATA[ Social media stimulating trade in cheetahs as pets, says new data ]]> https://pressat.co.uk/releases/social-media-stimulating-trade-in-cheetahs-as-pets-says-new-data-45745bab44a8e0026567c7a63dfc0f89/ https://pressat.co.uk/releases/social-media-stimulating-trade-in-cheetahs-as-pets-says-new-data-45745bab44a8e0026567c7a63dfc0f89/ Friday 1 March, 2024

70% of the burgeoning online trade in Cheetahs is happening on social media. Research by TRAFFIC and shows a growing online trend in illegal trade, further pressuring an already at-risk iconic big cat. Report authors are calling for greater vigilance and action taken against those selling live species like Cheetah online.


Cheetahs Acinonyx jubatus are facing threats of climate change, habitat loss, and human-wildlife conflict. With their adult speeds of up to 70mph/120kph, it’s the slower wild cubs that are being illegally caught to be sold online, mainly as exotic pets.


State of wild cheetahs

There are only an estimated 6,500 adults left in the wild.


The five cheetah subspecies are now only found in 9% of their historical wild range. The species is classified on the IUCN Red List of Threatened SpeciesTM as Vulnerable to extinction and as a CITES Appendix I listed species, the international commercial trade in Acinonyx jubatus is prohibited.


“Cheetahs already face multiple threats to their survival in the wild, including habitat loss, prey depletion, low genetic diversity, and human-wildlife conflict. It is particularly concerning that an emerging online trade may place further pressure on wild cheetah populations,” says Oliver Wright, TRAFFIC Project Support Officer.


Data shows the telltale markings of growing online illegal trade

A new TRAFFIC online survey building on previous research unearths internet users illegally trading in live cheetahs and those who flaunt their ownership of them as pets.


A total of 222 unique URLs were found over just six months, revealing alarming trends in the online trade of live cheetahs.


Nearly half of these URLs clearly indicated an intention to trade in live cheetahs, and 70% of all URLs were found on social media platforms. 26% of links were found on e-commerce platforms and dedicated websites, with others discovered in online forums or news articles.


Traders appear to be putting more effort into staying anonymous by creating multiple user profiles, using stronger privacy settings, and carefully avoiding any potentially incriminating ‘transactional’ language.


This new research has revealed that several users previously identified as online cheetah traders have changed the security and privacy settings of their online profiles to restrict public access and evade detection. Some avoid using sales language, just posting pictures of the cheetahs for sale.


Concerns of pet trade converging with trade in other wild species

The report outlines the top five countries with URLs flaunting cheetahs as pets – the United Arab Emirates, Saudia Arabia, Kuwait, South Africa, and the United States of America.


Of great concern is the fact that 64% of the URLs surveyed also advertised other potentially illegal exotic pets, including other big cats, reptiles, birds, and primates.


This highlights the urgent need for comprehensive measures to combat the broader issue of wild species trafficking.


Where in the world?

Unravelling both legal and illegal trade flows of live cheetahs is key to understanding where action needs to be taken. According to the CITES Trade Database:


South Africa, China and the United States of America were found to be major importers of live cheetahs from captive-bred populations, primarily destined for zoos.


South Africa, Namibia, and Zimbabwe were found to be major range state exporters of live cheetahs, again with descriptions of captive-bred individuals for zoos, but some were also found to be sourced from wild populations.


Comparisons between TRAFFIC research and CITES Trade data revealed discrepancies for Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Yemen that point towards illegal imports or unregulated captive breeding – both significant threats to the species’ longevity.


The release of this Briefing follows the First Global Cheetah Summit held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, in January 2024, which highlighted growing threats to wild cheetah populations.


TRAFFIC staff presented this research at the 2024 Global Cheetah Summit in Addis Ababa. The Summit brought together cheetah conservation experts from around the world, and the sharing of this research stimulated important discussions on how to tackle illegal online trade and safeguard wild cheetah populations.


“The Global Cheetah Summit was a great opportunity to showcase this important research and discuss solutions to the online cheetah trafficking issue with experts from the global cheetah conservation community,” concludes Oliver Wright.




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<![CDATA[ Why Not Share the Joy of Reminiscence with Older Adults? ]]> https://pressat.co.uk/releases/why-not-share-the-joy-of-reminiscence-with-older-adults-44ce18b22d0c135545b8a71515581a40/ https://pressat.co.uk/releases/why-not-share-the-joy-of-reminiscence-with-older-adults-44ce18b22d0c135545b8a71515581a40/ Thursday 29 February, 2024


Living Memories Online, an innovative UK web portal offering archive films and reminiscence resources, developed by Devon based non-profit Living Memories C.I.C., is helping volunteers to use the joy of reminiscing to help reduce the isolation of older family members, neighbours, care home residents and local communities.


Academic studies show that reminiscence provides cognitive, social, and emotional benefits to older adults, including those living with dementia. It can also help them to build new friendships and reduce loneliness through sharing memories.


Reminiscence activities that incorporate multi-media such as archive films and photographs can be particularly stimulating, along with music, dancing, toys and memorabilia.


The Living Memories Online portal also provides the opportunity for subscribers to create their own collections of favourite films and share them with family members and friends who have also subscribed to the portal, whether they live in the UK or overseas.


Volunteers and activity co-ordinators can help in care and residential homes and help with Tea and Memories reminiscence groups in-person or virtually where older people can view, discuss, and share memories sparked by the archive footage. Volunteers also provide invaluable social contact and mental stimulation to participants.


As one volunteer shared, "It's amazing to watch an older adult who seems withdrawn who lights up when a familiar scene or object from their past comes up on screen. Pretty soon they can't stop talking and engaging with the group."


As a taster on the portal you can watch the following 5 minute video of a care home Tea and Memories Group in action, led by an 85 year old who loves the films and the technology: https://livingmemories.imagencloud.com/record/2550


Brian Norris, Executive Director and Founder of Living Memories C.I.C. explains “ With the support of Imagen for our technology and major national archive collections we created Living Memories Online during the Covid lockdowns and have spent almost two years uploading almost 3000 archive programs and related information, then trialling the portal with care homes and individuals around the UK.


“Just put Living Memories Online into any search engine for a trip back to the 20th century! We provide some Free To View films on the Home Page and are currently offering a free trial period for anyone who signs up for a subscription to our reminiscence service to see if it meets their needs.”


“Many care homes and people without access to wifi already use our award-winning Living Memories DVDs and printed Reminiscence Guides, which can be bought on the Store on the Living Memories website https://www.livingmemoriesonline.com”


Academic studies show that volunteering in general can lead to improved wellbeing, lower rates of depression,give a sense of purpose, and build stronger social ties. As one long-time reminiscence volunteer put it, "Spending time hearing the incredible life stories of older people and watching their joy in reminiscing is one of the most rewarding things I've ever done. I wish I had chatted more with my parents about their younger lives"


You can learn more about the Living Memories Online portal by visiting livingmemories.imagencloud.com and emailing info@livingmemories.io.




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https://livingmemories.imagencloud.com 29 Feb 2024 09:41:10 GMT Charities & non-profits Consumer Technology Coronavirus (COVID-19) Environment & Nature Government Health Leisure & Hobbies Medical & Pharmaceutical Men's Interest Women & Beauty
<![CDATA[ DocHQ Physio receives National Institute for Health and Care Research grant ]]> https://pressat.co.uk/releases/dochq-physio-receives-national-institute-for-health-and-care-research-grant-a78baca27aaaca1a026af0c13fba9020/ https://pressat.co.uk/releases/dochq-physio-receives-national-institute-for-health-and-care-research-grant-a78baca27aaaca1a026af0c13fba9020/ Monday 26 February, 2024

PIONEERING health and wellbeing partner DocHQ is pleased to announce that its groundbreaking AI-driven remote physiotherapy service, DocHQ Physio, has received a prestigious National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) grant to fund further studies.


The company received an initial grant from National Institute for Health and Care Research in July 2023 to commence the first phase of an engagement study on its innovative AI physiotherapy tool – a unique proposition that aims to revolutionise MSK care both in the private sector and NHS.


DocHQ recently submitted a report to the National Institute for Health and Care Research following completion of the first phase of the engagement study, with the aim of illustrating its adherence to standards and regulatory requirements that will position DocHQ Physio for integration into the NHS framework.


The study explores relevant peer studies to identify existing trends, data and evidence in the MSK/Physio domain to ensure the DocHQ physio platform utilises best practices in the field.


The report offers a thorough exploration of DocHQ Physio’s potential, targeting key areas such as exercise management in osteoarthritis, behavioural change to enhance exercise adherence, and the impact of surgical procedures and waiting lists on patient outcomes.


DocHQ Physio’s AI technology


DocHQ Physio’s AI physiotherapy tool is designed to aid injury rehabilitation and facilitate recovery from a range of MSK issues – from common injuries such as low back and knee pain, to building pre-op and post-op strength, to aiding recovery following cancer surgery – without the need to travel to a physiotherapist.


Physiotherapists deliver remote video assessments, check-ins and treatment plans via DocHQ Physio’s online platform, so patients do not need to leave their home. The online platform uses cutting-edge AI movement tracking technology that detects patients’ movements on 111 points on the body via the camera on a laptop or smart device. As the patient performs their video-guided exercises prescribed by their physiotherapist, the AI tracks their movement and range of motion and gives real-time visual and audio corrective feedback.


The tool aims to accelerate a return to full strength via precise remote tracking by physiotherapists – who can advance or regress treatment plans in a timely manner – as well as higher adherence rates, increased convenience and enhanced motivation for the patient.


DocHQ Physio aims to empower patients to effectively manage pain and musculoskeletal injuries, helping to reduce NHS wait lists by providing quick and instant access to expert physiotherapy for patients who may otherwise have to wait months for an appointment.


Tiggy Corben, DocHQ’s Physiotherapy Lead, says: “Patients often fail to do their physio exercises due to uncertainty over what to do and lack of reassurance that they are doing it correctly. AI exercises will give them feedback, meaning their exercise techniques can be instantly corrected.


“As physios, we can monitor not only whether the patient is doing the exercises, which I believe helps to motivate patients to continue their programme, but also how well they are performing them. If necessary, we can then tweak their plans remotely rather than the patient having to make a face-to-face appointment. This saves time for both the patient and the clinic.



“We were delighted to receive the National Institute for Health and Care Research grant, and showcase the platform and receive feedback from potential stakeholders including physios, patients, GPs and surgeons. We aim to take this valuable information and use it for further studies, including clinical trials, in the future.”


DocHQ aims to establish its physio tool as a mainstay in physiotherapy practice, first in the UK and then globally, revolutionising care delivery in this field.


Ends


Further information


To learn more about how DocHQ Physio can benefit insured members and to explore collaboration opportunities, please contact:


DocHQ commercial enquiries:


Joe StewartSales Development Representative, DocHQEmail: joe.stewart@dochq.co.ukTel: 033 00 880645


DocHQ media enquiries:


Melanie RutherfordMarketing Manager, DocHQEmail: melanie.rutherford@dochq.co.ukTel: 033 00 880645


DocHQ Engagement Study enquiries:


Janet WebberBusiness Development Manager, DocHQEmail: janet.webber@dochq.co.ukTel: 033 00 880645





About DocHQ


DocHQ is your wellbeing partner. Our vision is to enable everyone to make informed health choices and inspire them to improve their quality of life. We are a specialist medical technology provider aimed at enhancing wellbeing at work and home – connecting businesses, providers and consumers through technology.


From employee health and wellness programs to physical wellness in the workplace and at home, DocHQ combines medical expertise and technology to offer wellbeing services and solutions in a post-pandemic world. Through developing a network of private clinics and providers across Europe, we deliver a range of employee benefits including Physiotherapy, Health Checks, Fitness and Travel Health.


About NIHR


The mission of the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) is to improve the health and wealth of the nation through research, by:


Funding high quality, timely research that benefits the NHS, public health and social careInvesting in world-class expertise, facilities and a skilled delivery workforce to translate discoveries into improved treatments and servicesPartnering with patients, service users, carers and communities, improving the relevance, quality and impact of our researchAttracting, training and supporting the best researchers to tackle complex health and social care challengesCollaborating with other public funders, charities and industry to help shape a cohesive and globally competitive research systemFunding applied global health research and training to meet the needs of the poorest people in low and middle income countries

NIHR is funded by the Department of Health and Social Care. Its work in low and middle income countries is principally funded through UK Aid from the UK government.





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<![CDATA[ Le Chef plc Triumphs in the Court of Appeal ]]> https://pressat.co.uk/releases/le-chef-plc-triumphs-in-the-court-of-appeal-3daba0c771abcf3fb7f0d21c6a1d4587/ https://pressat.co.uk/releases/le-chef-plc-triumphs-in-the-court-of-appeal-3daba0c771abcf3fb7f0d21c6a1d4587/ Thursday 22 February, 2024

London, February 22, 2024 – Le Chef plc, proudly operating under the trading name Chef Online, celebrates a significant legal victory following a rigorous litigation process that spanned several years. The culmination of this journey saw the Court of Appeal's decision dated 14 February 2024, upholding the verdict of the High Court in favour of Le Chef plc.


An unfair prejudice petition was brought by Mr Hafizur Rahman and Mr Rifat Ahmed against the company Le Chef Plc and its Managing Director Mr. Mohammed Munim in August 2020 alleging unlawful share transfers. The trial court meticulously examined the evidence and testimony presented, including discussions surrounding the formation of the online platform and the contributions of each party involved in the inception and development of Chef Online as well as the development of the Arta Awards Ltd Logo and trophy design. After a 4 day trial in October 2022, HHJ Jarman KC sitting in the High Court, dismissed petitions by both Mr Rahman and Mr Ahmed, ruling in favour of Le Chef Plc and Managing Director, Mr Munim and Arta Awards Ltd.


A similar decision was also made by the High Court in the matter of a claim under intellectual property rights brought by Mr Hafizur Rahman against the Company.


Mr Hafizur Rahman appealed against the High Court's decision for both the unfair prejudice petition and intellectual property matter. In July 2023, the Court of Appeal refused him permission to appeal in the intellectual property case thereby confirming the trial decision that he had no copyright over either the Arta Awards logo or trophy design. On 14 February 2024, in the unfair prejudice matter, a three-member bench of the Court of Appeal, consisting of Lady Justice King, Lord Justice Birss, and Lady Justice Falk, unanimously dismissed the appeal, upholding the original judgment by HHJ Jarman KC.


Lady Justice Falk said: "I am satisfied that the judge was entitled to reach the conclusions that he did on the evidence before him in respect of the transfer of shares by Mr. Rahman." The judgment highlights the importance of considering the documentary evidence as a whole and underscores the commercial rationale behind the transfers. The full decision can be accessed at https://mansfield.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWCA/Civ/2024/123.html.


Since 2020 and throughout this challenging litigation ordeal, Le Chef plc has remained steadfast in its dedication to transparency, fairness, and adherence to the rule of law. The company extends its gratitude to its legal team, consisting of Counsels, Mr. Matthew Winn-Smith, Dr. Timothy Sampson from Lamb Chambers, Mr. Kennedy Obierozie and Ms Nabila Rafique from Lexpert Solicitors LLP, for their unwavering support and diligent representation throughout the litigation process.


In response to the Court of Appeal's decision to uphold the High Court Judgement, Mr. Munim, the Managing Director of Le Chef Plc, expressed his gratitude for the thorough consideration given to the case by both judicial bodies. He stated, "We are pleased that the Court of Appeal upheld the original judgement, affirming the legality of the share transfers. This outcome reaffirms our commitment to upholding the integrity of business agreements and dealings.“


Le Chef Plc looks forward to continuing its mission of providing innovative online solutions for restaurants and takeaways under the Chef Online platform. The company remains committed to fostering positive relationships within the culinary industry and upholding the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.


For further inquiries, please contact Chef Online's communication department at 07770181818.




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<![CDATA[ Sereno Welcomes Mit Patel as the New Chairman, Igniting a New Chapter of Growth and Success ]]> https://pressat.co.uk/releases/sereno-welcomes-mit-patel-as-the-new-chairman-igniting-a-new-chapter-of-growth-and-success-3660c1f6f2b9335600122e21549d0863/ https://pressat.co.uk/releases/sereno-welcomes-mit-patel-as-the-new-chairman-igniting-a-new-chapter-of-growth-and-success-3660c1f6f2b9335600122e21549d0863/ Thursday 15 February, 2024

London, United Kingdom—15 February 2024— London based IT services provider, Sereno IT Support is delighted to announce the appointment of Mit Patel as the new Chairman of the company. With over two decades of experience in the IT industry, Mit brings a wealth of expertise and a proven track record in driving successful and industry-leading IT support services.



Thrilled about this pivotal addition to the Sereno team, Director Michael Johnson expressed his excitement, saying, "We are elated to welcome Mit Patel to Sereno as our new Chairman. His extensive experience and strategic vision align perfectly with our goals for growth and excellence. We believe his leadership will usher in a new era of innovation and success for Sereno."



Mit Patel's impressive career in the IT sector, marked by notable achievements, positions him as the perfect fit to lead Sereno IT into its next phase of development. His strategic acumen and energy are expected to be instrumental in propelling Sereno to new heights in the ever-evolving IT landscape.



Reflecting on the appointment, Director Elizabeth Procopiou stated "We are eager to embark on a new chapter of growth and success under Mit Patel's leadership. His appointment underscores our commitment to excellence and innovation in the IT support industry."



Adding his voice to the conversation, Mit conveyed his excitement about joining Sereno and outlined his vision for the company, saying " I am honoured to take on the role of Chairman at Sereno. The company has had an amazing start and has everything it needs to create a solid foundation for future success. Together with the exceptional team at Sereno, we will chart a path of growth and innovation, reinforcing Sereno's position as a leader in the IT support services sector. Our focus will always be on client satisfaction, or as we call it ‘Partner Experience’, but also on innovation, and maintaining the highest standards of service. I am thrilled to be part of the Sereno family and excited about the possibilities that lie ahead."



As Sereno welcomes Mit Patel as Chairman, the company is poised for a new phase of growth and achievement. The team is prepared to leverage Mit's strategic insights to further solidify its position as a leader in the IT support industry.



About Sereno IT Support


At Sereno we make people the focus of IT Support. We exist to create a unique ecosystem between technology and people. Using the best of technology to streamline previously laborious and frustrating limitations, we are committed to always provide an excellent technology experience above all else for our Partners.


We’re motivated by how the right guidance and proactive IT advice deliver mutually beneficial results for you and us, allowing us to build a truly united technology partnership.




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https://www.serenoit.co.uk/ 15 Feb 2024 06:00:01 GMT Business & Finance Consumer Technology
<![CDATA[ DocHQ expanding its reach to offer employees innovative health and wellbeing benefits ]]> https://pressat.co.uk/releases/dochq-expanding-its-reach-to-offer-employees-innovative-health-and-wellbeing-benefits-76c7fc178c8e73ced01a2bda304662fb/ https://pressat.co.uk/releases/dochq-expanding-its-reach-to-offer-employees-innovative-health-and-wellbeing-benefits-76c7fc178c8e73ced01a2bda304662fb/ Thursday 15 February, 2024

Trusted health and wellbeing partner DocHQ is proud to announce a new marketplace collaboration with 3R Strategy, an independent reward consultancy based in the UK.


The UK employee benefits provider will offer its innovative remote AI physio, fitness and health testing solutions to employees via 3R Strategy’s online Pay and Reward Academy marketplace. DocHQ’s health solutions allow employees to support their workforce’s wellbeing, while increasing productivity and reducing absenteeism.


As a vendor on 3R Strategy’s platform, DocHQ is well placed to offer a comprehensive range of wellbeing solutions for HR managers to offer as benefits to their staff. DocHQ integrates advanced technology with deep medical expertise to offer a range of comprehensive health and wellbeing solutions to address the root causes of employee health concerns, resulting in higher engagement, reduced absenteeism and improved productivity.


DocHQ Physio supports employees when they are in discomfort or pain with instant access to its team of Chartered Physiotherapists. The service offers AI-guided rehab programs, personalised treatment plans and virtual consultations with its expert team of physios.


DocHQ Health Checks offers annual health screening and bespoke employee health testing programmes supported by certified UK laboratories, offering employees medically-verified results reports and GP advice on next steps. Its at-home health tests cover all aspects of wellbeing, from male and female hormone health, menopause, bowel and prostate cancers, diabetes and heart health, to name just a few.


DocHQ Fitness provides custom workout programmes designed to elevate employee physical and mental wellbeing, for a happier and more productive workforce. AI-driven bespoke workout plans, virtual coaching and progress tracking are all designed to help motivate employees to achieve their fitness goals effectively and conveniently.


Being part of 3R Strategy’s Pay and Reward marketplace furthers DocHQ's aim to provide holistic health solutions that prioritise the wellbeing of both individuals and organisations.


Madhur Srivastava, CEO of DocHQ, says: “We are extremely excited to work with 3R Strategy – it marks a huge leap in our commitment to innovative and forward-thinking healthcare for employees. We have a shared vision to empower and support organisations, providing them with the tools and insights they need to offer the most worthwhile rewards to their staff. By collaborating, we’re building a future where employees have access to personalised and wide-ranging healthcare solutions, resulting in enhanced wellbeing and quicker recovery from injury.”


Rameez Kaleem, Director of 3R Strategy, adds: “We’re connecting with some brilliant vendors like DocHQ to create one of the most comprehensive lists of pay and reward providers. This will allow HR professionals to make informed decisions about new and exciting benefits, software and schemes that will benefit their organisation and employees most significantly.”


The addition of DocHQ to 3R Strategy’s Pay and Reward Academy represents an important step towards reshaping organisational business cultures and offering more to employees while ensuring they remain fit and healthy.


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For more information, please contact:


DocHQ Commercial enquiries:Joe StewartSales Development Representative, DocHQEmail: joe.stewart@dochq.co.uk Tel: 033 00 880645


DocHQ Media enquiries:Melanie RutherfordMarketing Manager, DocHQEmail: melanie.rutherford@dochq.co.ukTel: 07791 750301


3R Strategy enquiries:Emma WiltshireContent Executive, 3R StrategyEmail: emma@3r-strategy.com Tel: 020 3880 6650





Notes to Editors


About DocHQ


DocHQ is your wellbeing partner. As a UK employee benefits provider, our vision is to enable people to make informed health choices and inspire them to improve their quality of life. We are a specialist medical technology provider aimed at enhancing employee wellbeing at work and home - connecting businesses, providers and consumers through technology.


From employee health and wellness programs to physical wellness in the workplace and at home, DocHQ combines medical expertise and technology to offer wellbeing services and solutions in a post-pandemic world. Through developing a network of private clinics and providers across Europe, we deliver a range of employee benefits including Physiotherapy, Health Checks, Fitness, Nutrition and Travel Health.

www.dochq.co.uk/business


About 3R Strategy


3R Strategy is one of the UK’s largest independent pay consultancies, helping organisations attract, retain and engage their employees through a fair and equitable approach to pay. 3R Strategy operates as an extension of HR teams, advocating for a future where organisations build trust through pay transparency. The consultancy embraces a fair and equitable approach to pay and rewards. Its Pay and Reward Academy is designed to support reward professionals looking to build their careers and to guide HR professionals who want to learn more about pay and reward.






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https://dochq.co.uk/business 15 Feb 2024 00:30:11 GMT Business & Finance Consumer Technology Health Media & Marketing Medical & Pharmaceutical
<![CDATA[ Single window service Discover Ecommerce world of antiques ]]> https://pressat.co.uk/releases/single-window-service-discover-ecommerce-world-of-antiques-0415453424b695d40c4e6ccb78a344ed/ https://pressat.co.uk/releases/single-window-service-discover-ecommerce-world-of-antiques-0415453424b695d40c4e6ccb78a344ed/ Thursday 15 February, 2024

The new online service, Antiqon PRO, offers art market professionals an effective way to promote art and antiques on the Internet.


Antiqon PRO is announcing the launch of an online platform that introduces a completely new format for promoting and selling art objects on the Internet. This innovative service will enable representatives of the art market to seamlessly transition their business online and reach an audience of over 12 million people.


Antiqon PRO allows you to create a single personal account based on the service, through which you will be able to place art objects for sale on specialized platforms for collectors from all over the world: Antiqon, Veryimportantlot, Vinterior, Antiques Boutique, Pomono, and Chairish, as well as on several major European and American marketplaces such as eBay, Google Market, Facebook Marketplace, and Instagram Shopping. The functionality of our trading platform will help representatives of the art market to significantly simplify and increase the effectiveness of advertising goods on the Internet in just a few clicks. Users of the service will no longer have to manually upload their products and pay for their placement on all the websites presented separately, which will not only save time but also cost 50-70% less.


“The Antiqon team has been working in the art market for many years and knows how increasing the visibility of goods on the Internet is important for business development. The Antiqon PRO service was created to solve problems with entering the global art and antiques market, simplify promotion processes, increase business profitability, save money and time, which are an important resource for every professional," - Danila Moiseenkov, director of Service & Development at Antiqon PRO.


In addition to the effective promotion of goods, Antiqon PRO also solves other important issues that arise in the process of making a deal: it provides consultations, ensures the acceptance of payments using popular payment systems, provides logistics and insurance services for art objects, and also acts as a guarantor of the security of the transaction.


Antiqon PRO has developed flexible tariff plans with a free three-month period, which will allow each client to test the service and build their own sales strategy.


Join Antiqon PRO at www.antiqon.pro Open new horizons for your business development.





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<![CDATA[ A Decade of Making an Impact: Social And Tech Innovations From SocialBox.Biz ]]> https://pressat.co.uk/releases/a-decade-of-making-an-impact-social-and-tech-innovations-from-socialboxbiz-cfe9ad66aad4d02b3a88b7ab423bcd30/ https://pressat.co.uk/releases/a-decade-of-making-an-impact-social-and-tech-innovations-from-socialboxbiz-cfe9ad66aad4d02b3a88b7ab423bcd30/ Tuesday 13 February, 2024

Embracing the power of technology for good!

Tech innovator @socialboxbiz calls on UK businesses to re-use their old but useful laptops to help refugees and people experiencing homelessness.




The past ten years have been a whirlwind of success with the launch and expansion of the Laptops for Homeless moving into permanent accommodation, older people living in isolation and refugees integrating into British society programs, but we still have so much work to do. Each new partner is another advancement for us and for the underprivileged people we serve. Over the years, we’ve found that particular segments of the population are more at risk for not having access to a laptop. These findings reflect the research and data presented by many other organisations.


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<![CDATA[ Lithium-Ion Capacitors Achieve New Superlatives ]]> https://pressat.co.uk/releases/lithium-ion-capacitors-achieve-new-superlatives-acc266ccf0c0a95f4e9c02819fd1263a/ https://pressat.co.uk/releases/lithium-ion-capacitors-achieve-new-superlatives-acc266ccf0c0a95f4e9c02819fd1263a/ Saturday 10 February, 2024

Few people have heard of lithium-ion capacitors LIC. Despite their name, they are lithium-ion supercapacitors because they typically have one lithium-ion battery electrode and one supercapacitor electrode. The first comprehensive, up-to-date report on all battery-supercapacitor hybrids, including LIC, is 480-page Zhar Research report, “Lithium-ion capacitors and other battery supercapacitor hybrid storage: market forecasts, roadmaps, deep technology analysis, manufacturer appraisal, next successes 2024-2044”. It finds that LIC adoption is now rapid and headed to overtake the growing sales of supercapacitors largely because of three things. They are parameters that are increasingly the best, not a compromise, then virtuosity following megatrends in demand and finally fit-and-forget.


Not a compromise but much better


Excitingly, LIC are increasingly even better than the supercapacitors or lithium-ion batteries from whence they came. For example, 34% of the 110 supercapacitor manufacturers out there still use the flammable toxigen acetonitrile. Not LIC. Indeed, a supercapacitor has its capacitance reduced by being effectively two electrochemical double layers – capacitors – in series. Not LIC.


Turn to Australia


Now add the latest surprise. For this, we need to turn to Australia, the source of so many leading energy storage research and startup initiatives nowadays. For example, the new Zhar Research report, “Redox Flow Batteries: 26 Market Forecasts, Roadmaps, Technologies, 48 Manufacturers, Latest Research Pipeline 2024-2044” reveals a great deal of Australian leadership. Redox flow battery RFB sales are now advancing rapidly.


As for LIC, a seminal paper has appeared in January 2024 from the Research School of Chemistry at the Australian National University, Canberra, 2061, ACT, Australia. It is called, “ We may be underestimating the power capabilities of lithium-ion capacitors” Journal of Power Sources Volume 591, 30 January 2024, 233857.


This is important because many emerging applications need superlative power density including new electric cranes, excavators, rock drills, regenerative braking of the faster levitating trains and powering new electromagnetic and electrodynamic weapons. Those massive surges must be provided or accepted without the size of supercapacitors currently used. It is therefore important that the Australian researchers find that the power capabilities of lithium-ion capacitors are understated in literature. Indeed, their power densities may be superior to those of supercapacitors. They recommend that a slow charge of lithium-ion capacitors may increase power characteristics even further.


Virtuosity following megatrends


LIC are now being made to span all the options from supercapacitor-like to battery-like and halfway between. That means energy density from around 10Wh/kg and almost all the supercapacitor attributes to around 200Wh/kg with almost all the lithium-ion battery attributes and everything in-between.


Across that space, LIC choices precisely match given applications but all reflect the megatrends to less-toxic, less-flammable, more temperature-tolerant components employing little or no valuable materials, disposal being neither frequent nor difficult. LIC largely avoid the attendant clutter to prevent a nasty accident such as thermal and fire management systems and complex battery management systems essential for large lithium-ion batteries. Like redox flow batteries that also start to take share from lithium-ion batteries, LIC are safely stackable, even at sea container sizes. Both are starting to appear even in solar buildings because safety and long life are increasingly considered to be worth the money.


Fit and forget


There is a strong trend to fit-and-forget in engineering. Purchasers increasingly consider total cost of ownership more than up-front price. Supercapacitors usually serve that trend but so do LIC. Indeed, even up to the middle ground of 60Wh/kg LIC designs, their cycle life and calendar life are still typically longer that the life of the equipment to which they are fitted. The difference between life of 50,000 cycles and one million is usually immaterial in the real world. For instance, Tesla car battery packs are designed to last 1,500 charging cycles, which translates to about 600,000 km and ten years or more for many users. Industrial and commercial vehicles and their fast chargers can be used twenty times more intensively so their LIC would last as long as they do but their LIB would not. Yes, the LIC is larger and heavier but that can act as a useful counterweight just like lead-acid traction batteries in industrial vehicles today. It is even significant that some manufacturers of 200Wh/kg LIC claim up to 10,000 hours as even this can mean like as long as that of the equipment to which it is fitted.


Competition and evolution


RFB and LIB will not compete very much because RFB have great opportunities for up to one month duration grid and beyond-grid storage particularly in the lower cost, more compact hybrid RFB forms - partly conventional solid electrode battery and partly RFB liquid electrode. In contrast, LIB will mainly address massive currents and pulses in and out for such things as heavy electric off-road vehicles and their fast chargers.


Zhar Research finds that RFB will strongly trend to the hybrid option over the coming twenty years. In contrast, battery supercapacitor hybrids BSH – almost entirely LIC today – will more slowly add other options. This is because the research pipeline is, in contrast to RFB research, mainly concerned with more expensive options involving MXenes, metal organic frameworks, cerium, cobalt, nickel, chromium, copper and/or molybdenum complexes and so on, most being unattractive to industrialists trying to avoid cost and toxicity issues in future. In contrast, graphene is increasingly proving useful in both LIB electrodes for a variety of reasons given.


LIC has a long way to go


Few compelling improvements in parameters are yet being discovered to justify major commercialisation of the BSH options beyond LIC. Watch Nuvvon developing a solid-state battery planned with 60C charge rates using organic electrodes. They believe it will compete in the BSH space.


Meanwhile good work is proceeding to improve LIC. However, breakthroughs in non-LIC BSH may happen. They may include such things as absolutely no scarce materials or toxicity issues. New versions may be formed into load-bearing, stretchable and other formats with regular disposal after very long life. Even better pulse performance and even better charge retention are also future market needs. The reports analysing all this are at www.zharresearch.com and www.giiresearch.com.




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https://www.zharresearch.com/ 10 Feb 2024 06:00:02 GMT Business & Finance Computing & Telecoms Consumer Technology Manufacturing, Engineering & Energy Opinion Article
<![CDATA[ Codasip achieves certification for automotive functional safety and cybersecurity ]]> https://pressat.co.uk/releases/codasip-achieves-certification-for-automotive-functional-safety-and-cybersecurity-57b50edca8d2cb043ce6c947afe0c4f0/ https://pressat.co.uk/releases/codasip-achieves-certification-for-automotive-functional-safety-and-cybersecurity-57b50edca8d2cb043ce6c947afe0c4f0/ Thursday 1 February, 2024

TÜV SÜD has audited and certified the company’s IP hardware development according to ISO 26262 and ISO/SAE 21434


Munich, Germany, 1 February 2024 – Codasip®, the leader in RISC-V Custom Compute, announced today that it has achieved certification for the functional safety standard ISO 26262 as well as the cybersecurity engineering standard ISO/SAE 21434. Codasip’s IP hardware engineering development processes, guidelines, and work instructions have been assessed and certified by TÜV SÜD.


The certified processes are in use by Codasip’s engineering team developing new automotive IP products. This commitment to standardized processes not only ensures the integrity and reliability of Codasip's IP products but also establishes a robust foundation for streamlined and efficient IP product compliance and assessments.


Jamie Broome, vice president of automotive and products, said: “With these certifications, we have reached a milestone in our ambition to deliver a holistic solution to safety and security needs. As our next step to support automotive OEMs ready to differentiate their products through Custom Compute, we will certify key parts of our product portfolio.”


Codasip believes there is a strong need for a holistic approach to safety and security. Most vehicle systems depend on complex hardware and software, and increasingly on wireless technology such as over-the-air updates. Any of these systems being compromised is unacceptable and it takes only one weak link in the chain. Incorporating robust security and safety measures into processors serves as a defense against systematic and random failures, and safeguards against malicious attacks and unauthorized access. Learn more about the Codasip approach.


In October 2023, Codasip announced the first commercially licensable implementation of the fine-grained memory protection technology CHERI. The CHERI technology, combined with certified development processes, builds a foundation for the next generation of safe and secure processors based on Codasip RISC-V processor cores.


About the standards

ISO 26262 applies to all activities during the safety lifecycle of safety-related systems comprised of electrical, electronic and software components within road vehicles. ISO/SAE 21434 addresses the cybersecurity perspective in engineering of electrical and electronic systems within road vehicles. Certification of Codasip’s development process has been achieved according to relevant clauses of ISO 26262:2018 and ISO/SAE 21434:2021.


About Codasip

Codasip is a processor technology company enabling system-on-chip developers to differentiate their products for competitive advantage. Customers leverage the transformational potential of the open RISC-V ISA in a unique way through Codasip’s Custom Compute offering: Codasip Studio design automation tools and a fully open architecture licensing model combine with a range of processor IP that can be easily customized. The company is proudly European and serves a global market, where billions of devices are already enabled by Codasip technology. Learn more at www.codasip.com


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<![CDATA[ Hybrid Energy Storage Becomes Big Business ]]> https://pressat.co.uk/releases/hybrid-energy-storage-becomes-big-business-27fde13d76a5f0b9f5bd0526c5a14d10/ https://pressat.co.uk/releases/hybrid-energy-storage-becomes-big-business-27fde13d76a5f0b9f5bd0526c5a14d10/ Thursday 1 February, 2024

Delayed electricity is required for backup, to cover intermittency of supply and demand, to smooth fierce inputs and to provide fierce outputs when needed, for example. The basic technologies for this include supercapacitors, conventional batteries and facilities resembling chemical factories. Between the last two are redox flow batteries RFB headed for $22 billion in sales in 2044 according to the analysis in Zhar Research report, “Redox Flow Batteries: 26 Market Forecasts, Roadmaps, Technologies, 48 Manufacturers, Latest Research Pipeline 2024-2044”. Interestingly, most of that will concern beyond-grid such as microgrids, industrial processes and solar buildings capable of disconnection from the grid. Hybrids of the basic design and a battery are involved. RFB attributes are very suitable for these needs but, for mainstream grid storage, battery-less solutions such as pumped hydro and underground compressed air have a stronger position, even though RFB can perform the increasingly necessary Long Duration Energy Storage LDES. That is covered by Zhar Research LDES reports.


Hybrids are more than curiosities


A closer look reveals that even hybrids of supercapacitors, conventional and redox flow batteries are not just curiosities, they are going to outsell some of the core technologies from whence they came. New analysis by Zhar Research shows that Battery Supercapacitor Hybrid BSH, starting with the ones called Lithium-ion Capacitors LIC, will outsell supercapacitors to reach $10 billion in 2044. See Zhar Research report, “Lithium-ion capacitors and other battery supercapacitor hybrid storage: detailed markets, roadmaps, deep technology analysis, manufacturer appraisal, next successes 2024-2044”.


Power and speed


As any karate expert slicing a brick will tell you, the need is both power and speed. Electric equivalents include the new unmanned mining, thermonuclear fusion power and electromagnetic and electrodynamic weapons arriving. The supercapacitor bank often used today in these applications provides the speed and fit-and-forget but its size brings inductive and resistive losses and is inconvenient on vehicles, so there are early signs that lithium-ion capacitors LIC are proving better. Actual examples include the Chinese microgrids, shunting locomotives and mining vehicles, the Japan Tokamak fusion reactor and Toyota fuel cells now using them.


Fit-and-forget is demanded


Academics may point out that cycle life sometimes drops from one million for supercapacitors to 50,000 for LIC but industrialists make the more important point that even the lower figure is almost always longer than the life of the equipment to which the LIC is fitted. In other words, in the real world, it is still effectively infinite life and certainly more than a magnitude better than any battery will achieve. That is why Kurt Energy in Germany has a 150kWh LIC driving a large excavator vehicle for fit-and-forget, reliability and safety beyond a lithium-ion battery. The company SURE in the Netherlands newly uses LIC in its rental e-bikes for greatly improved damage tolerance, life and safety. A huge research pipeline, particularly for 2023 and 2024, that is analysed in the report, shows how replacing the lithium in LIC with any of ten metals or exotica such as metal organic frameworks MOF, zeolite ionic frameworks ZIF and MXenes can variously lead to BSH with lower costs, better performance and uncontrolled disposal facilitating much more widespread deployment.


Outselling supercapacitors and traditional RFB


So much for the very important battery supercapacitor hybrids that will outsell supercapacitors. Let us also look at hybrid redox flow batteries that will outsell traditional RFB. This is analysed in Zhar Research report, “Redox Flow Batteries: Market Forecasts, Roadmaps, Technologies, Manufacturers, Research Pipeline 2024-2044”. The traditional RFB has growing markets despite typically using expensive vanadium that must be recovered at end of life. It looks rather like a chemical factory with its large analyte and catholyte tanks and although ones as small as a few kWh are sold, something more compact, lighter weight and simpler is needed without incurring the flammability, thermal management, battery management cost and associated clutter of lithium-ion batteries.


Hybrid RFB taking a large share


Enter the hybrid of RFB and a conventional battery so, for example, there may be only one tank of liquid. The potential improvement is huge, involving around 60% reduction in size, weight and cost compared to vanadium RFB without performance compromises or valuable or toxic materials being involved. Another huge research pipeline progresses these and companies offering iron, iron chromium and other materials in their hybrid RFB are taking substantial orders now. The report finds that RFB will mostly be sold for beyond-grid stationary storage such as industrial processes, solar buildings and microgrids. In 2044, 75% of the $22 billion RFB market will be served by non-vanadium versions that are hybrids such as iron, HBr or HMn-based chemistries.


We have been discussing two different worlds – the BSH mainly managing massive surges in and out and backup and the hybrid RFB mainly providing smoothing and load shifting. Both will sell more into electrical engineering than electronics applications which are still substantial. However, the two hybrids will even compete to some extent. Consider the zero-emission electricity generation that is less intermittent than wind and solar. It is arriving in the form of ocean wave and open-sea tidal power, for instance, where more modest storage is needed, but it needs to be in a form that is zero maintenance, not flammable, very temperature-tolerant and lasts longer than the equipment to which it is fitted. Both BSH and hybrid RFB are candidates for this. Consider solar buildings arriving everywhere, dead at night. Sustainable Energy Technologies Inc offers BSH for solar buildings and Cougar Creek and ESS offer hybrid RFB for the same application currently covered by lithium-ion batteries with inadequate charge retention and life.


Huge opportunities for devices and their value-added materials


The conclusion must be that you ignore hybrid energy storage technologies at your peril, notably BSH and hybrid RFB. You have major opportunities for your added value materials and devices here.


Capacitor supercapacitor hybrids


A smaller but higher profit opportunity is the tantalum capacitor-supercapacitor hybrid CSH, mostly small devices serving the new forms of laser, radar and military electronics needing better ripple tolerance and smaller size and weight than tantalum electrolytic capacitors. See that analysis in the overview Zhar Research report, “Supercapacitor, pseudocapacitor, CSH and BSH hybrid market forecasts in 30 lines, 95 manufacturers appraised, technology roadmaps, next successes 2024-2044”. Find us on www.zharresearch.com and https://www.giiresearch.com.




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<![CDATA[ Hybrid Storage - Looking into Lithium-Ion Capacitors ]]> https://pressat.co.uk/releases/hybrid-storage-looking-into-lithium-ion-capacitors-c5395152eb0b8631b7c1d19449e95696/ https://pressat.co.uk/releases/hybrid-storage-looking-into-lithium-ion-capacitors-c5395152eb0b8631b7c1d19449e95696/ Wednesday 31 January, 2024

This new commercially oriented 470-page report finds that lithium-ion capacitors LIC and other battery supercapacitor hybrid BSH energy storage will now become mainstream, headed to being a $10 billion business. It is the most up-to-date, comprehensive report on the subject and it concentrates on the opportunities for value-added materials and device suppliers with much for investors, product and system integrators and others. There is a glossary at the start and terms are explained throughout. Dollars, gaps in the market and benefitting society and lessons from success and failure have precedence over nostalgia and academic obscurity. Nonetheless, a large amount of research and experience from 2023 and 2024 is referenced and interpreted too, so you can dig deeper where you wish.


Pivoting to success


Dr Peter Harrop, CEO of Zhar Research advises, 

“After a false start with lead and nickel versions and concentration on tiny versions for electronics with limited demand at the time, the industry has pivoted to add larger lithium-ion ones for electrical engineering. Incoming technologies particularly need these such as fusion power stations, electric trains, in unmanned mining vehicles, heavy vehicle fast chargers and electromagnetic weapons.”

He adds, 

“Latest versions are better than a simple compromise between supercapacitors and lithium-ion batteries. For example, they can last longer than the equipment to which they are fitted and provide more than enough power handling yet minimal end-of-life issues – like supercapacitors. Many can now hold electricity almost as long as a lithium-ion battery can achieve yet have ten times the power density and pulse capability. Versions approaching lithium-ion battery levels of energy density are not flammable and need little or no battery management system or temperature control – huge advantages. The flood of new research covered in the report gives assurance of even better to come such as lower cost and no valuable materials needed for most of them.”

The report layout


The Executive Summary and Conclusions is sufficient for those in a hurry. It has all the 30 key conclusions, SWOT appraisals, 42 forecast lines (sub types, by region, by power level, by application and for equipment to which they are fitted 2024-2044. There is a market and technology milestone roadmap 2024-2044, and many new infograms pull it all together, including graphics of the supercapacitor-like and battery-like versions with rationale and pictured examples of success.


The 23-page Introduction starts with the place of battery supercapacitor hybrids in the energy storage toolkit, including BSH replacing batteries in a 2023 e-bike. Learn how energy harvesting and beyond-grid power production create BSH markets and how they are evolving beyond standard formats to widen appeal. The technology is then introduced by comparing BSH internal design to others, how hot topics now include LIB and graphene. Understand BSH voltage, charge retention and ageing issues compared to competition. See BSH competitive position on energy density vs power density and days storage vs rated power return. A table then compared 34 parameters for LIC, Li-ion battery and supercapacitors then you see LIC formats compared with adjacent technologies and further reading.


Covering the technology in depth for each type of emerging BSH begins with Chapter 3. “Future lithium-ion capacitor design and competitive position” (10 pages). Then comes Chapter 4. “Lead-ion, nickel-ion, potassium-ion, sodium-ion, zinc-ion capacitors: design and competitive position” (15 pages) followed by Chapter 5. “Other emerging chemistries for battery-supercapacitor hybrid storage (15 pages)”. Here are BSH using Zeolite Ionic Frameworks ZIF, Metal Organic Frameworks MOF, MXenes and other exotica such as metal alloys and manganese complexes. Where will that all lead? Primarily, these chapters are an appraisal of latest research, including much in 2024. Toxic, flammable, temperature intolerant or short-lived materials, even with good other parameters, will not be acceptable anymore.


Do you want more detail of specifics of the anatomy of a BSH – electrodes, electrolytes and membranes? That requires us to cast the net wider to look at research that is relevant to BSH but not specific to it. That analysis is in Chapter 6. “Emerging materials employed with 2024, 2023 research pipeline analysis” (50 pages) is a much deeper look at the matched active-electrode/ electrolyte and membrane opportunities emerging. The battery electrode is not the emphasis here. There is depth on the many reasons why more adopt graphene yet research in MXenes and metal organics frameworks MOF and actual use of carbon nanotubes is happening. We identify your best opportunities to supply value added materials in future and to create and sell the most successful devices. See the limited research on reducing self-discharge despite the fact that the commercial impact of that would be considerable.


Now come the markets that will earn the big money 2024-2044. Chapter 7 introduces them with “Emerging markets : basic trends and best prospects compared between energy, vehicles, aerospace, military, electronics, other”. It takes only 11 pages because it consists mainly of new infograms, tables and pie charts covering such things as “Market analysis for the six most important applicational sectors” in 6 columns, 5 lines and “Market propositions of the most-promising supercapacitor families 2024-2044” in 6 columns, 3 lines. Another describes largest lithium-ion capacitors offered by 7 manufacturers with 4 parameters and comment.


The market detail then starts with Chapter 8. “Energy sector emerging markets for supercapacitors and their variants” (49 pages), starting with “Overview: poor, modest and strong prospects 2024-2044” and mostly detailing the opportunities in “thermonuclear power”, “less-intermittent grid electricity generation: wave, tidal stream, elevated wind”, beyond-grid power and fast chargers for electric vehicles land and air because all read to the strengths of supercapacitors. See both examples and intentions.


Chapter 9 is 48 pages on “Emerging land vehicle and marine applications: automotive, bus, truck train, off-road construction, agriculture, mining, forestry, material handling, boats, ships”. Chapter 10 at 29 pages is “Emerging applications in 6G Communications, electronics and small electrics” again with compact comparisons and infograms. Chapter 11, “Emerging military and aerospace applications” in 19 pages analysing and comparing key aspects of this rapidly emerging sector demanding all three – CSH, supercapacitor and BSH. For example, electrodynamic and electromagnetic weapons including force field all use supercapacitors and also military hybrid and diesel vehicles because they are not replaced by battery electric as seen on-road because their duty cycles are too demanding. Chapter 12 is 110 pages comparing 116 companies in detail in ten columns plus colour coding and pie charts. The ones making or saying they will make are identified, including which BSH type, and the others are supercapacitor cell and stack makers considering the BSH option.


That is why we suggest that the report, “Lithium-Ion Capacitors & Other Battery Supercapacitor Hybrid Storage: Detailed Markets, Roadmaps, Deep Technology Analysis, Manufacturer Appraisal, Next Successes 2024-2044” is essential reading for investors, value-added materials suppliers, device manufacturers, product and system integrators with much to interest legislators, researchers, users and other interested parties as well.




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<![CDATA[ Advanced Materials and Components Become Fit-and-Forget in 2024 ]]> https://pressat.co.uk/releases/advanced-materials-and-components-become-fit-and-forget-in-2024-bcfddbffe33b556a30f0024d0b695169/ https://pressat.co.uk/releases/advanced-materials-and-components-become-fit-and-forget-in-2024-bcfddbffe33b556a30f0024d0b695169/ Tuesday 30 January, 2024

Fit-and-forget is becoming the mantra. New materials are the key to it. Electric vehicles have almost no maintenance because they have less to go wrong and most of the parts last for the life of the vehicle. The so-called More Electric Aircraft EVR progresses a similar change in the sky with small aircraft even going fully battery-electric. That is why Textron, owner of combustion aircraft manufacturers Cessna and Beechcraft, bought Pipistrel that makes battery ones.


New needs drive fit-and-forget


With deep mines becoming unmanned and increased military investment, the need for fit-and-forget parts increasingly beats any worry about up-front cost being greater. Attention to total cost of ownership also drives this. The flood of purchases of large lithium-ion batteries for grid storage to cover the intermittency of wind and solar power is an historical aberration because they only last a few years. Mercifully, replacements such as redox flow batteries RFB and gravity storage lifting blocks are coming along that should last up to 100 years with minimal repair and they even viably store electricity for one month – a new need caused by wind and solar winning. See Zhar Research report, “Long Duration Energy Storage LDES Reality: Materials, Equipment Markets in 35 Lines, Technology Roadmaps, Manufacturers, Winners, Losers, Alternatives 2024-2044”.


Here come hybrid devices with new materials


Where size and weight are a problem, hybrid-RFB combining conventional battery and RFB chemistry and lithium-ion capacitors LIC combining the chemistry of batteries and supercapacitors are now taking off. See LIC in the new hydrogen-supercapacitor trains, fusion power, electromagnetic weapons, mining vehicles, the most rugged, longest-lived e-bike and the fastest chargers for large vehicles on- and off-road. There is a likelihood that those two hybrids – hybrid RFB and LIC - will overtake the fast-growing sales of their origins – the RFB and the supercapacitor – within twenty years. For example, long-life, more reliable hybrid-RFB are selling for grids, microgrids, even some solar houses. Newcomer Supercapacitor Energy Inc competes with LIC stacks for microgrids and solar houses. Goodbye fires and failures.


Meanwhile, both batteries and supercapacitors are themselves being reinvented. Using new materials, the reinvention of energy storage to be more capable and longer-lived spans microwatt-hours to GWh.


Cooling reinvented


Another change is the arrival of solid-state cooling in the face of global warming and vapor compression cooling making cities several degrees hotter, compounding the problem. New materials making all this possible are deeply examined in Zhar Research report, “Solid State Cooling Markets 2024-2044”.


Self-healing, multifunctional materials arriving


To fully understand all these opportunities for added-value materials suppliers and device manufacturers, we must take into account certain other trends. They include self-healing materials where Zhar Research has separate reports on the industrial and healthcare aspects. Also important are multifunctional smart materials with far fewer failure modes and materials with desired properties that were previously unattainable. And it is all taking place in the context of eliminating flammability, temperature constraints, expensive metals and toxicity problems. Trouble-free long life beats the circular economy any day.


Hydrogels reinvented


One example is new hydrogels creating semi-solid batteries, supercapacitors and variants that do not leak or dry out and they are self-healing. See Zhar Research report, “Hydrogels: Future Technologies and Markets 2024-2044”.


Goodbye toxigen issues


Every year, a higher percentage of supercapacitor manufacturers abandon toxic acetonitrile in favour of aqueous electrolytes and the graphene electrodes that work well with them. Graphene increases ac performance, power handling and energy storage capacity. See all these trends and opportunities graphed in Zhar Research report, “Supercapacitor, Pseudocapacitor, CSH and BSH Hybrid Market Forecasts in 26 Lines, 110 Manufacturers Appraised, Deep Technology Analysis, Roadmaps, Next Successes 2024-2044”. For instance, it explains why carbon nanotubes, MXenes metal organic frameworks MOF have become part of this story, some just entering production.


Trend to everyday elements


Every year, a smaller percentage of RFB manufacturers use expensive vanadium in RFB though vanadium versions may still enjoy 20 years more growth. They favour aqueous and other electrolytes that need no expensive electrodes to work well with them. See Zhar Research report, “Redox Flow Batteries: 26 Market Forecasts, Roadmaps, Technologies, 48 Manufacturers, Latest Research Pipeline 2024-2044”.


Battery-free storage


Grid and off-grid storage are partly trending to battery-free for much longer life and storage time. That is just part of the megatrend examined in Zhar Research report, “Battery-Free Electrical Energy Storage and Storage Elimination MilliWh-GWh: Markets, Technologies 2024-2044”.


Solid state cooling


Solid state cooling takes many forms but it mostly involves multifunctional smart materials providing thermal insulation, reflection and radiation together . This increasingly avoids expensive materials, the cost being now in the manufacturing complexity you must tackle. Contrast vapour compression cooling progressing from liquids that damage the ozone layer to ones that cause global warming and now, all-too-often, ones that have toxic breakdown products with cost and life issues remaining.


New electronics materials


In electronics, several trends take us to battery-free devices that are fit-and-forget. Firstly, on-board energy harvesting becomes more powerful due to improved efficiency and multi-mode operation. Secondly, we use loads that need less electricity such as new ultra-low-power integrated circuits and LEDs. Thirdly, we await planned 6G Communications with simultaneous wireless information and power transfer SWIPT that enables user devices to have just fit-and-forget supercapacitors or no storage at all.


New optical materials


New optical materials are increasing in need and supply, not least because telecommunications is moving into THz far infrared, near infrared and visible frequencies. See Zhar Research report, “6G Communications: Terahertz and Optical Materials, Components 2024-2044 with 32 Forecast Lines, Technology Roadmaps”.


In support, electronics and electrics are progressing to new semiconductors and active materials such as plasmonic graphene and chalcogenides for THz frequencies, perovskite-on-silicon for more efficient photovoltaics everywhere and metamaterials. For instance see, the overview Zhar Research report, “6G Communications: Materials and Hardware Markets and Technology 2024-2044”.


Structural electronics


Structural electronics cuts across much of this with researchers progressing such things as supercapacitor aerogel carbon/ carbon fibre fuselages for aircraft down to supercapacitor cases for smartphones.


Sensors


Call them wireless sensor networks LPWAN, IOT or something else but self-powered wireless sensors with drive circuits and transceivers are popping up everywhere. Increasingly that is where they cannot be accessed for maintenance or replacement. Can they become solid smart materials, some even stretchable? See Zhar Research report, “Sensor Markets, Technologies, Companies 2024-2044: By Inputs, Modes, Applications, Patents, Manufacturers, Research, Roadmaps, Forecasts”.


Report availability


The reports can be obtained from www.zharresearch.com and www.Giiresearch.com.




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<![CDATA[ OOONO CO-DRIVER NO1 AND NO2 DEBUT IN THE UK TO COMBAT DISTRACTED DRIVING ]]> https://pressat.co.uk/releases/ooono-co-driver-no1-and-no2-debut-in-the-uk-to-combat-distracted-driving-6f5aaf9723c0a98788dc87cabeb8727c/ https://pressat.co.uk/releases/ooono-co-driver-no1-and-no2-debut-in-the-uk-to-combat-distracted-driving-6f5aaf9723c0a98788dc87cabeb8727c/ Monday 29 January, 2024
OOONO CO-DRIVER promptly warns drivers of all types of speed cameras and road hazards Two models to choose from based on user preferences and requirementsCO-DRIVER NO1 provides a simple and effective solution with audio-visual warnings, while CO-DRIVER NO2 elevates the experience with advanced features, including in-app navigation and seamless compatibility with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.


London, 29 January 2024 - OOONO A/S, Danish tech scale-up, unveils a dual launch of their leading road safety device, OOONO CO-DRIVER NO1 and CO-DRIVER NO2, in the UK market. Both models are designed to promptly alert drivers to various types of speed cameras and road hazards through clear audio and visual signals, helping drivers focus on traffic when they need to the most and, as a result, increasing traffic safety.


In response to the rising concern of distracted driving, the OOONO CO-DRIVER NO1 and NO2 promise to enhance road safety by keeping drivers focused on the road. With real-time alerts on speed cameras (fixed, mobile, and traffic lights) and road hazards (accidents, roadworks, debris, breakdowns), the CO-DRIVER relies on data from OOONOs community of users and data from the European database Blitzer.


Since its debut in Denmark in 2017, the CO-DRIVER has successfully expanded into various European markets, with a notable presence in Germany, where it has been ensuring the safety of drivers on the Autobahn and beyond. Now, UK motorists can also benefit from the safety features of the CO-DRIVER. The device's effectiveness grows with each new user, enhancing its coverage of road hazards. Joining the already over 2 million thriving community across Europe, UK users contribute to creating a dynamic network that continually improves the safety and awareness provided by the CO-DRIVER.


These models, while working in the same way and offering similar benefits allow users the flexibility to choose based on their preferences and requirements. The CO-DRIVER NO1 is the company’s first road safety device that has already gained the support and trust of more than 2 million motorists. The CO-DRIVER NO2 is an enhanced version of the CO-DRIVER, boasting some advanced functionality such as in-app navigation.



CO-DRIVER NO1


The OOONO CO-DRIVER NO1 is designed to revolutionise road safety with its simplicity and effectiveness. This model provides audio-visual warnings using high-pitched beeps and blinking lights, alerting drivers to upcoming speed traps and hazards. Users can actively engage with the community by signalling or confirming the presence of cameras and hazards with single or double taps on the device.


With a subscription-free model, the CO-DRIVER NO1 ensures there are no hidden costs or commitments. Its in-app features include seamless data downloads and customisation options, allowing users to tailor their experience. The device boasts a replaceable battery with a life of up to one year, providing a hassle-free and reliable companion for hazard-aware driving.


RRP: £44.99


The OOONO CO-DRIVER NO1 is available to buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/OOONO-CO-DRIVER-NO1-activated-automatically/dp/B07Q619ZKS?th=1


CO-DRIVER NO2


Introducing the OOONO CO-DRIVER NO2, an advanced model that takes road safety to the next level. Equipped with high-pitched beeps and a distinctive LED ring, this device provides audio-visual warnings for speed traps, hazards, and even speed limits – alerting drivers if they exceed the speed limit. Building on community engagement, users can signal or confirm incidents with taps, and dismiss outdated warnings with a convenient button press.


The CO-DRIVER NO2 goes beyond with in-app navigation features and compatibility with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, included on a subscription basis with the first 12 months free. With a rechargeable battery and a magnetic mount for easy relocation, the CO-DRIVER NO2 combines functionality with innovation for a safer and more connected driving experience.


RRP: £69.99


The OOONO CO-DRIVER NO2 is coming soon – available to buy on Amazon from February.




Christian Walther Øyrabø, Founder & CEO of OOONO A/S, comments: "We are thrilled to bring both the CO-DRIVER NO1 and CO-DRIVER NO2 to the UK market. Our Road Safety Devices are a true support for drivers, allowing them to maintain high concentration while driving and avoid potential road hazards and speed cameras, all without having to look at their smartphone. Our aim is to provide drivers with options that cater to their specific needs, ensuring a safer and more focused driving experience and helping increase traffic safety."


OOONO CO-DRIVER: SMART, SIMPLE, AND SAFE


Both the CO-DRIVER NO1 and CO-DRIVER NO2 stand out as simple and intuitive devices, automatically activating upon detecting movement, ensuring drivers can focus solely on the road rather than using a smartphone or navigating through an app.


Connecting to the CO-DRIVER is seamless, requiring users to download the app – ensuring easy connections, data downloads, community engagement, and customisation. To work correctly, data, Bluetooth, and GPS need to be active.





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<![CDATA[ Supercapacitors - Introducing the Energy Storage Solution ]]> https://pressat.co.uk/releases/supercapacitors-introducing-the-energy-storage-solution-a377eb1f5a25fa377cf25c2021bc3936/ https://pressat.co.uk/releases/supercapacitors-introducing-the-energy-storage-solution-a377eb1f5a25fa377cf25c2021bc3936/ Monday 29 January, 2024

Create a $1 billion supercapacitor business. Supercapacitors are made in 22 countries by over 100 manufacturers but the data-based analysis in a new, commercially-oriented Zhar Research report shows that a shakeout and regrowth are ahead. The market will reach $17 billion but not through today’s dominant sector of on-road vehicles. The 486-page report, “Supercapacitor, Pseudocapacitor, CSH and BSH Hybrid Market Forecasts in 26 Lines, 110 Manufacturers Appraised, Deep Technology Analysis, Roadmaps, Next Successes 2024-2044” is much more thorough and up-to-date than anything previously available. It even closely examines the capacitor-supercapacitor hybrids essential for new radar, the new hydrogen-supercapacitor and supercapacitor-only trains and many off-road vehicles newly adopting battery-supercapacitor hybrids. No other report takes 100 close-packed pages to analyse 110 manufacturers with comment, pie charts and strategies. Your potential acquisitions and partners are appraised.



Dr Peter Harrop, CEO of Zhar Research says, 


“Here come less-intermittent, zero-emission electricity sources such as wave-power and open-ocean tidal power plus microgrids and unmanned mining. Expect laser guns, electromagnetic and electrodynamic weapons, thermonuclear fusion power, widespread robotics. They all need supercapacitors and their variants for fit-and-forget and handling massive pulses and currents even when very cold.”

With a flood of new research on supercapacitors in 2023 and 2024, it is time for a new report that is both up-to-date and forward-looking, with clarity and expert insight including scope for mergers, potential winners and losers and how research needs redirecting to optimise benefits 2024-2044. The needs of 6G Communications in 2030? It is all here with opportunities for value added materials companies highlighted.


There is a glossary at the start and terms are explained throughout. See hundreds of latest research reports discussed and Zhar Research drill down reports also available. Who benefits from the strong move to non-flammable, less toxic, large versions? Why the rush into battery-supercapacitor hybrids, with orders to prove it? Only lithium-ion capacitors or do the two new options have potential? Why the strong research on metal oxide framework MOF and MXene electrodes in the last year but graphene triumphant so far?


The report, “Supercapacitor, Pseudocapacitor, CSH and BSH Hybrid Market Forecasts in 26 Lines, 110 Manufacturers Appraised, Deep Technology Analysis, Roadmaps, Next Successes 2024-2044” is essential reading for those seeking success in providing the research, funding, added value materials, devices and applications.


This uniquely-useful, commercially-oriented report starts with 54 pages of Executive Summary and Conclusions sufficient for those in a hurry. See 16 new infograms, 6 SWOT appraisals, technology and market roadmap 2024-2044, 30 key conclusions. For example, Europe has fewer manufacturers than China or the USA and is a net importer. Time to wake up. See 26 supercapacitor forecast lines plus 20 forecast lines 2024-2044 for equipment fitting them.


The 30-page introduction is mainly new infograms, summaries and comparisons succinctly giving the latest context. Notably that means electrification and the need for storage, how going electric will dwarf the hydrogen economy but both need electrical storage. See how energy harvesting creates markets for storage, the beyond-grid opportunity, examples of needs for delayed electricity. Then see the energy storage toolkit and operating parameter comparisons. For instance, on one page, 34 parameters for Li-ion battery, supercapacitor and LIC variant are compared. Next come the design and chemistry of capacitors including supercapacitors and chapter ends by explaining how supercapacitors are more than energy storage and how, in the real world, there is lively competition between all capacitor and battery technologies with many examples. There follow four chapters on next technologies and five chapters on the applications that will make the money 2024-2044 then a large final chapter comparing the companies.


Chapter 3 is “Future design principles, materials, research pipeline for supercapacitors including 2024”. These 54 pages particularly appraise the latest situation with electrolyte chemistries and their matched active electrode morphologies plus membranes all identifying your best opportunities to supply value added materials in future and to create and sell the most successful devices. For example, there is much detail on the many ways graphene assists and a warning that the feeble research on reducing self-leakage does not reflect the strong market need for improvement in this parameter.


Chapter 4 “Future design of pseudocapacitors, CSH and BSH hybrid supercapacitors” (28 pages) looks closer at these improving technologies, including aspects capable of making BSH the largest value market. Understand the relative commercial potential of supercapacitor variants 2024-2044. That includes mechanisms of pseudocapacitance and its influence on CSH and BSH and potential as a separate product. What about sodium-ion capacitors as a form of battery supercapacitor hybrid BSH and other BSH proposals in the flood of 2023 and 2024 research? Capacitor-supercapacitor hybrid design is at the end of the chapter, important as several markets move towards them. Aluminium versions anyone?


The 28 pages of Chapter 5 cover “Flexible, stretchable, fabric, micro and structural supercapacitors including paper, wire and cable. See assessment of whether all that research, even including transparent, solid state and biodegradable versions and even ones within integrated circuits can lead to commercial success and why.


Chapter 6 takes 19 pages to cover “Structural supercapacitors” with research now pivoting from car bodywork to aircraft and to smart casing for electronics for better chance of commercial success. Why do aerogels pop up here?


Now come the markets that will earn the big money 2024-2044. Chapter 7 introduces them with “Emerging markets : basic trends and best prospects compared between energy, vehicles, aerospace, military, electronics, other”. It takes only 11 pages because it consists mainly of new infograms, tables and pie charts covering such things as “Market analysis for the six most important applicational sectors” in 6 columns, 5 lines and “Market propositions of the most-promising supercapacitor families 2024-2044” in 6 columns, 3 lines. Another describes largest lithium-ion capacitors offered by 7 manufacturers with 4 parameters and comment.


The market detail then starts with Chapter 8. “Energy sector emerging markets for supercapacitors and their variants” (49 pages), starting with “Overview: poor, modest and strong prospects 2024-2044” and mostly detailing the opportunities in “thermonuclear power”, “less-intermittent grid electricity generation: wave, tidal stream, elevated wind”, beyond-grid power and fast chargers for electric vehicles land and air because all read to the strengths of supercapacitors. See both examples and intentions.


Chapter 9 is 48 pages on “Emerging land vehicle and marine applications: automotive, bus, truck train, off-road construction, agriculture, mining, forestry, material handling, boats, ships”. Chapter 10 at 29 pages is “Emerging applications in 6G Communications, electronics and small electrics” again with compact comparisons and infograms. Chapter 11, “Emerging military and aerospace applications” in 19 pages analysing and comparing key aspects of this rapidly emerging sector demanding all three – CSH, supercapacitor and BSH. For example, electrodynamic and electromagnetic weapons including force field all use supercapacitors and also military hybrid and diesel vehicles because they are not replaced by battery electric as seen on-road because their duty cycles are too demanding. Chapter 12 is 100 pages comparing 110 companies in detail in ten columns plus colour coding and pie charts.


That is why we suggest that the report, “Supercapacitor, Pseudocapacitor, CSH and BSH Hybrid Market Forecasts in 26 Lines, 110 Manufacturers Appraised, Deep Technology Analysis, Roadmaps, Next Successes 2024-2044” is essential reading for investors, value-added materials suppliers, device manufacturers, product and system integrators with much to interest legislators, researchers, users and other interested parties as well.




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