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Cellular Access Control Company, CellGate, Launches Its First Ever Shared Revenue Program for Dealers and Installers


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“What dealer wouldn’t want to make extra money every month without having to do anything more than they are already doing?” Ken Shaw, Vice President of Sales, CellGate

This week cellular access control product manufacturer, CellGate, is launching a football-themed Shared Revenue Program to security industry dealers and installers. The new Program is just one component of CellGate’s year-long “This Changes Everything” marketing campaign that is a reference to the cumulative impact of the long list of new products, features and programs CellGate is introducing throughout 2020.

The Shared Revenue Program was developed by CellGate’s President, Noel Gouldin and the Vice President of Sales, Ken Shaw. Their goal was to create a simple, fun and easy-to-explain program that would highly incentivize dealers and installers in the fence and gate industry to sell CellGate systems over competitor systems.

With CellGate’s new Shared Revenue Program, dealers will accumulate monthly service revenue dollars with every CellGate system they sell. The more features and functionality desired in the system by the end user, the higher their monthly service revenue tends to be.

Once a dealer reaches $1,000 in ongoing monthly service revenue due to their cumulative CellGate system sales, they will earn a 5% cash back check every month. Once they reach $2,000 in ongoing monthly service revenues, they will receive 10% of those monies back in a check every month. Already-in-service systems sold do count towards monthly minimums, and once monthly minimum thresholds are met, revenue share includes both already-in-service products and newly installed products. Revenue share will be paid for 5 years starting 6/1/2020 for already-in-service systems; and will be shared for 5 years from activation date for devices activated after 6/1/2020.

Shaw says that few other access control product manufacturers even offer a Shared Revenue Program, and of those that do, many of their programs are so complicated that dealers aren’t motivated to change their selling behaviors. “In order for us to reach our sales goals, we need highly motivated dealers and installers that will prioritize offering CellGate products over competitor’s products,” said Shaw. “We already knew that our product features and functionality should get us to the front of the sales line as it is, but to incentivize people to prioritize selling our products over those that they may have been selling for years, we had to make it an easy financial decision for them as well. CellGate’s new Shared Revenue Program does that because it puts more money back in a dealer’s pocket after selling a very attainable number of CellGate systems. What dealer wouldn’t want to make extra money every month without having to do anything more than they are already doing?”

Gouldin agreed, and is excited to see how industry distributors, dealers and installers are going to react to the meaningful shared revenue percentages offered under CellGate’s Shared Revenue program. “As we launch our Shared Revenue Program this week, we already have dealers that can begin to receive money immediately because of the CellGate sales they have already generated,” said Gouldin, “and we can’t wait to see their reactions when they learn about the program and how much money they are going to get back.” “Like our 2020 marketing tagline says ‘This Changes Everything’ because we now have the best incentive program for dealers and installers to partner with CellGate and sell our products. Who doesn’t want to get a minimum of $50/month of mailbox money each and every month that goes straight to the bottom line? I don’t know any savvy business person that would walk away from that.”

CellGate is launching their Shared Revenue Program with email blasts to their dealer base, in industry publications and through direct sales initiatives. To learn more about CellGate, visit http://www.cell-gate.com.

CellGate has been providing access control and security monitoring products utilizing cellular network technology since 2006. They are the only technology company with a complete suite of cellular-based security products—encompassing streaming video, smart keypad entry, voice and camera solutions. With their easy-to-use smart phone applications and proprietary TrueCloud web-based portal built on Microsoft Azure’s cloud service, CellGate offers flexibility found in no other access control or monitoring solution.

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NAVAIR Public Release 2020-275. Distribution Statement A – “Approved…


Ultra Electronics Holdings plc (ULE) and Sparton DLS, LLC announce the award of subcontracts valued at $204.6 million to their ERAPSCO joint venture for the manufacture of sonobuoys for the United…

(PRWeb May 26, 2020)

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G8Way Technologies to use eSAT Global for tracking endangered species


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Courtesy of G8Way Technologies

eSAT Global, Inc. (“eSAT”) a developer of low cost, real-time satellite IoT connectivity solutions today announces its partnership with IoT device company G8Way Technologies. G8Way is one of South Africa’s leading IoT device makers and is an active participant and proponent in the protection of endangered species across the African continent.

G8Way is an IoT pioneer in South Africa and has developed a host of sensor solutions which have been implemented in a range of applications from high value asset tracking, animal traceability, cold chain and other security related solutions.

One of G8ways proudest achievements has been to play an active role in the counter poaching movement, helping to protect and preserve endangered wildlife.

G8Way Technologies CEO, Mischa Slabbert, said, “We have been in the IOT industry for a long time now and have had the opportunity to look at, and access, many different connectivity solutions in that time. We had never been quite able to effectively crack some of the difficult issues we have had with animal tracking, whether it be livestock or endangered species.“

He went on to say, “I came across eSAT doing a web search and after talking to them I realised just how useful they could be as a partner. Not only will they provide low cost connectivity, but the planned device size is so small it will easily be accommodated into our devices and the battery life will be extended by years. When you are dealing with large animals like Rhinos that must be anesthetised, even something as simple as changing a battery can be a risk for the animal. We see a myriad of opportunities to work with eSAT right across Africa.”

Rick Somerton, eSAT’s Regional Director ANZ remarked, “When Mischa reached out to us looking for a solution, we thought it was just a simple commercial enquiry but the opportunity for us is much greater than that. It will be gratifying for our entire team if our technology is able to play a small role in protecting endangered species. We are making our partnership with G8Way a priority because of the obvious benefits which go well beyond the commercial opportunities we have.”

The initial phase of the project will result in field trials of eSAT’s direct-to-GEO-satellite communication modules integrated with G8Ways animal trackers. Trials are expected to be begin in Q4 of 2020 and global availability expected in 2021.

About G8Way Technologies

G8Way Technologies IoT Platform is an IoT platform that enables rapid development, management and scaling of IoT projects. Our goal is to provide out of the box IoT cloud or on premises solution that will enable server-side infrastructure for your IoT applications. It enables device connectivity via industry standard IoT protocols

MQTT, CoAP and HTTP and supports both cloud and on premises deployments. The platform combines scalability, fault tolerance and performance so you will never lose your data.

For more information, visit http://www.g8way.tech, or send an email to info@g8way.tech

About eSAT Global

eSAT Global’s mission is to bring disruptive direct-to-satellite connectivity to low cost IoT devices. The direct-to-satellite connectivity solution is built around eSAT’s patented architecture using existing and highly reliable GEO MSS satellite platforms. Designed from the ground up for Internet of Things (IoT) applications, the eSAT solution requires no terrestrial infrastructure or back-haul, while providing global coverage. IoT devices equipped with eSAT communications modules directly communicate with GEO MSS satellites at a transmit power level comparable to that of a car key fob, enabling years of operation on a single battery The eSAT system’s unique combination of low cost, low latency, and global coverage is not matched by any other existing or proposed IoT connectivity solution, including the many proposed Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite systems.

For more information, visit http://www.esatglobal.com

For further information contact:

Rick Somerton

Rick.somerton@esatglobal.com

+61411758973

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L-com Releases New M8 Field Termination Connectors with Quick-Term Design


L-com Releases New M8 Field Termination Connectors with Quick-Term Design

“The new, quick-term design of these M8 field termination connectors makes them an exciting addition to our wide range of off-the-shelf products readily available for our customers, said Dustin Guttadauro, Product Manager

L-com, an Infinite Electronics brand and a preferred manufacturer of wired and wireless connectivity products, has launched a new line of M8 field termination connectors that are ideal for use in actuators, I/O connectivity, industrial control and factory automation, test equipment, and sensors or miniature sensor applications.

L-com’s new M8 field termination connectors feature a two-piece quick terminate design made for fast, easy and reliable terminations. These connectors are IP67-rated when properly mated with a quick-term style available in male and female 3-position types. They operate in a temperature range of -25°C to +80°C and are recommended for 23 AWG to 20 AWG solid conductors and cables with an overall OD of 0.098” (2.5mm) to 0.197” (5.0mm). No special tools are required for termination of these connectors and installation instructions come packaged with each part.

“The new, quick-term design of these M8 field termination connectors makes them an exciting addition to our wide range of off-the-shelf products readily available for our customers,” said Dustin Guttadauro, Product Manager.

L-com’s new quick-term, M8 field termination connectors are in stock and available for same-day shipping.

About L-com:

L-com, a leading manufacturer of wired and wireless connectivity products, offers a wide range of solutions and unrivaled customer service for the electronics and data communications industries. The company’s product portfolio includes cable assemblies, connectors, adapters, antennas, enclosures, surge protectors and more. L-com is headquartered in North Andover, Mass., is ISO 9001: 2015 certified and many of its products are UL® recognized. L-com is an Infinite Electronics brand.

About Infinite Electronics:

Based in Irvine, Calif., Infinite Electronics offers a broad range of components, assemblies and wired/wireless connectivity solutions, serving the aerospace/defense, industrial, government, consumer electronics, instrumentation, medical and telecommunications markets. Infinite’s brands include Pasternack, Fairview Microwave, L-com, MilesTek, Aiconics, KP Performance Antennas, PolyPhaser, Transtector, RadioWaves, ShowMeCables, INC-Installs and Integra Optics. Infinite Electronics serves a global engineering customer base with deep technical expertise and support, with one of the broadest inventories of products available for immediate shipment.

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Conga Delivers 141% ROI for Extreme Networks


Conga, the leader in digital transformation for commercial operations, announced a 141 percent ROI for its customer Extreme Networks, with payback in 9.6 months. The case study, published by Nucleus Research, found that Conga’s Apttus CPQ solution reduced the time it took Extreme Networks to generate a quote from three days to 20 minutes while also reducing the time to provide a quote estimate from four hours to 10 minutes. Additionally, overall employee productivity increased by 15 percent with Apttus CPQ’s automated quote generation and features capable of managing multi-tiered pricing channels.

“With the foundational capabilities implemented with Apttus CPQ, Extreme Networks is now able to make giant leaps forward in the handling of its service and subscription business, knowing the underlying system can support our future growth needs,” said Rob Rosa, Senior Vice President of WW Service Sales at Extreme Networks.

Key benefits highlighted in the case study include:

  • Increased employee productivity: With Apttus CPQ, employees at Extreme Networks shorten the time to quote and improve price management across multi-tier channels to increase productivity by 15 percent.
  • Reduced time-to-quote: Apttus CPQ decreased the time to generate a large quote from three to four hours to 20 minutes, resulting in increased customer satisfaction and profits as renewal rates continued to climb.
  • Cost savings: Apttus CPQ enhancements related to auto co-terming and auto-generation helped Extreme Networks get quotes pre-generated for approval and submission, relieving the need for multiple offshore SFDC administrators and employees.

“Extreme Networks’ deployment of Apttus CPQ highlights the necessity of exploring alternative solutions even when facing the intimidating costs associated with switching, implementing, and training for a new system,” said Nick Grizzell, analyst at Nucleus and author of the report. “With Apttus CPQ, Extreme Networks’ teams took the solution to production out of the box with powerful tools to aid in time savings and cost efficiencies.”

“Businesses today don’t have time to spare because buyers want quotes in near real-time,” said Eric Carrasquilla, SVP of Product at Conga. “When you can give a quote faster than the competition, you have the advantage. Apttus CPQ helps organizations achieve commercial excellence by empowering sales teams to sell more effectively with less time.”

Extreme Networks develops and manufactures network infrastructures and network software powered by the cloud, machine learning (ML), and artificial intelligence (AI) to bring network management, security, and access controls, and analytics to a diverse group of users. The company is headquartered in San Jose and has locations across the globe.

See the full report at: https://apttus.com/resources/nucleus-research-extreme-networks-cpq-case-study

About Conga

Conga, the leader in digital transformation of commercial operations, empowers businesses to modernize revenue generation and optimize commercial relationships, creating simplified workflows and streamlining processes for better, more efficient customer experiences. Conga’s end-to-end suite digitally transforms the foundational elements of business – documents like quotes, contracts, invoices and the business processes that surround them – for well over 10,000 enterprise and mid-market customers.

Conga, now the combination of industry pioneers Apttus and Conga, drives commercial excellence by automating core business processes and accelerating time to revenue. The company is headquartered in San Mateo, Calif. and Broomfield, Colo. with global operations across North America, Europe and Asia. Learn more at http://www.conga.com or follow Conga on Twitter: @GetConga.

About Nucleus Research

Nucleus Research is a global provider of investigative, case-based technology research and advisory services. The company’s ROI-focused research approach provides unique insight into the actual results technology solutions deliver, allowing organizations to cut through marketing hype to understand real operational value and select or renew the best technology solution for their environment. For more information, visit NucleusResearch.com.

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Snaptron Launches the RCG Series, A Tactile Dome Switch that Activates Multiple Independent Circuits and Reduces the Impact from Debris


The RCG series solves a variety of problems for our customers but was designed with the overarching goal—to decrease the chances of contact failures

Today Snaptron announced the launch of a brand-new series of metal domes, the RCG series, a four-legged dome with a unique ring in the center. This feature helps reduce impact from contamination, assembly tolerances, or off-centered presses, making it the most versatile metal dome switch on the market.

The RCG series dome addresses a crucial pain point for customers, loss of electrical contact between the dome and board due to the buildup of debris. The “ring” feature provides a 360-degree ring of contact, which minimizes the impact from contaminants. When debris obstructs the circuit in one area, the ring still makes contact in another area. This feature on the dome also ensures that electrical contact is maintained even with off-center or off-angle actuations.

Another stand out feature of the RCG dome is its ability to activate multiple independent circuits. As systems continue to become smaller, engineers must make difficult decisions regarding component space and functionality. Because most dome designs only make contact at a single point in the center, the design typically only allows for a single contact pad and a single circuit closure. A fingered center pad allows for two or more circuits to be contacted at the same time by multiple parts of the ring so that multiple circuits can be activated, even if the actuator makes uneven contact.

“The RCG series solves a variety of problems for our customers but was designed with the overarching goal—to decrease the chances of contact failures,” said Ashley Steinbach, Director of Strategic Development. “Our customers have come to know and rely on the high-quality domes and customer experience we provide. The RCG dome is another high-value addition to our product line up that we know brings even more value to our customers’ end-use applications.”

The RCG dome offers a low profile, high life cycle rating, multiple custom options, tactile and acoustic feedback, and a comprehensive range of forces compared to other switch technologies. The RCG dome is a top switch solution that engineers can seamlessly design into a wide variety of applications.

The RCG dome comes standard in 5.3, 6.3, 7, 8.5, 10, and 12 mm sizes with forces ranging from 200g to 500g, depending on diameter, and life ratings up to 5,000,000 cycles. All standard RCG domes are nickel plated. For custom options regarding size, force and style, contact Snaptron or visit http://www.snaptron.com/rcg-series for additional information.

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HDP User Group Announces Free Automotive Electronics Webinar


High-Density Packaging (HDP) User Group is pleased to announce it is hosting a webinar that will provide its members and others in the electronic industry the latest information on standard requirements and developments in automotive electronics.

“Automotive Electronics is one of the fastest-growing segments of advanced electronics technology. We have planned an informational session that will cover the latest developments in automotive standards and automotive electronic packaging”, said Marshall Andrews, Executive Director of HDP User Group.

The Webinar will be held on June 25, 2020, at 8 AM USA Central Time.

Agenda 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM US Central Time

Welcome – Larry Marcanti, HDP

Opening of the Webinar by the Moderator

Jan Vardeman, President, and Founder of Techsearch International recognized around the world as a leading consulting company in the field of advanced semiconductor packaging technology.    

Mobility Trends and Their Impact on The Automotive Supply Chain

  • ZVEI – DR Stefan.Gutschling

Power PCB requirements for Automotive Applications

  • Ventec Laminates – Alun Morgan     

Automotive Packaging Trends – Challenges & Solutions

  • Infineon – Thorsten Meyer

The regulatory landscape for vehicle electronics and primary evaluation tools for PCB reliability demands in the new e-mobility market.

Considerations in Automotive PCB manufacture

  • TTM – Raj Kumar    

Round Table & Questions

The Webinar is in the English language.

Please register for webinar log-in and call details by emailing your contact info (name, Company Info, Email) to one the following people.

kima77@hdpug.org martinc@hdpug.org larrym@hdpug.org

About HDP User Group

HDP User Group (http://www.hdpug.org) is a global research and development organization based in Cave Creek Arizona, which is dedicated to “reducing the costs and risks for the Electronics Manufacturing industry when using advanced electronic packaging and assembly.” This international industry-led group organizes and conducts R&D programs to address the technical issues facing the industry, including design, printed circuit board manufacturing, electronics assembly, and environmental compliance. HDP User Group maintains additional offices in Austin, Texas, and Singapore.

For more information, visit HDP User Group on the Internet at http://www.hdpug.org or contact Darryl Reiner at darrylr@hdpug.org, phone number +1 480-951-1963

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Heilind Electronics Now Stocking Molex Mini-Fit Sr. Off-the-Shelf Discrete Wire Cable Assemblies


Molex Mini-Fit Sr. Off-the-Shelf Discrete Wire Cable Assemblies

Molex off-the-shelf standard cable assemblies help solve tooling start-up costs by providing a completed assembly that meets IPC design standards.

Heilind Electronics, a leading global distributor of electronic components and authorized distributor for Molex, has expanded its selection of interconnect solutions with the company’s Mini-Fit Sr. off-the-shelf discrete wire cable assemblies. Featuring up to a 50 A current rating, these assemblies are available in a variety of cable lengths and use a compact connector to support both prototyping and global production.

Molex Mini-Fit Sr. connectors are based on a dual-beam female terminal design consisting of four points of contact to establish superb electrical contact performance and reliability. All the connectors in the Mini-Fit Sr. family feature silver-plated contacts and polarized housing to inhibit mismating of the header/plug and receptacle. To inhibit accidental unmating, the connectors offer a positive locking feature that provides secure retention. Additionally, to reduce the risk of terminal backout, the connectors include a Terminal Position Assurance (TPA) retainer to establish that terminals are fully seated in their housings. The units also feature fully isolated header pins and plug receptacle terminals to protect against potential damage during handling and mating.

Molex Mini-Fit Sr. cable assemblies offer up to 50 A per circuit using 8 AWG wire — resulting in an extremely robust, high-amperage interconnect solution for a variety of industrial, consumer, telecommunications, medical, power supply and automotive applications.

Visit Heilind’s website for more information about Molex Mini-Fit Sr. Off-the-Shelf Discrete Cable Assemblies.

About Heilind

Heilind Electronics, Inc. (http://www.heilind.com) is one of the world’s leading distributors of connectors, relays, sensors, switches, thermal management and circuit protection products, terminal blocks, wire and cable, wiring accessories and insulation and identification products. Founded in 1974, Heilind has locations throughout the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Singapore, Hong Kong and China. Follow Heilind on Facebook at facebook.com/Heilind and on Twitter at twitter.com/Heilind.

About Molex

Molex (http://www.molex.com) brings together innovation and technology to deliver electronic solutions to customers worldwide. With a presence in more than 40 countries, Molex offers a full suite of solutions and services for many markets, including data communications, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive and medical.

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New Balluff Pressure Sensors with Display Offer Configurable Output


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Balluff’s new pressure sensors with integrated displays provide a programming function, a visual display of the current pressure, and a diagnostics window into the sensor. Its configurable functionality allows you to select an analog, digital, or IO-Link output. This is especially important for machines with high utilization.

Useful in many industries, including metalworking, metallurgy, mobility, energy, and packaging, food and beverage among others, their primary applications are:

  • Pressure measurement at a hydraulic power unit
  • Level measurement in a storage tank

This new generation of pressure sensors comes standard with IP67 protection, and even offers the option of IP69K. With its built-in condition monitoring, the new pressure sensors also provide pressure peaks, internal temperature and operating hours. All these features help deliver high machine uptime.

Key features:

  • Flexible application with configurable outputs: analog, digital and IO-Link
  • Highest IP rating in the market: IP67, optional IP69K
  • Broad temperature range: -40…+125 °C
  • Additional diagnostic functions: Supplies information on run hours, pressure peak counter and internal temperature trend
  • One system: from the sensor to networking and connectivity in a single source

Learn more at: http://www.balluff.com

About Balluff Inc.

Balluff Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of Balluff GmbH, Neuhausen, Germany. Balluff is a leading supplier of networked IO-Link control system architectures that unlock the potential of the IIoT and Industry 4.0. Balluff offers a wide range of intelligent IO-Link and industrial Ethernet sensors in a variety of technologies including inductive, photoelectric, capacitive, and magnetic as well as magnetostrictive linear position sensors, magnetic tape linear encoders, industrial RFID systems, and industrial vision systems. Balluff provides cost-saving, process-enhancing solutions to machine builders and manufacturers to control, regulate, automate, assemble, position, and monitor manufacturing, assembly, and packaging sequences. Industries served include: automotive, packaging, food processing, beverages, tire, primary metals, conventional and alternative energy, semiconductor, plastics, and fluid power.

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Legendary Double Dragon Series Coming to iiRcade, the Ultimate Home Arcade Platform for Retro and Modern Games


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Having played Double Dragon as a child, this is an exciting announcement for myself and the iiRcade team

iiRcade Inc., the ultimate home arcade platform provider that allows gamers of all ages to own and play their favorite retro and modern arcade games at home, is pleased to announce that the Double Dragon series, initially developed by Technōs Japan and officially licensed by Arc System Works, will be added to iiRcade’s game library.

The series includes arcade versions of Double Dragon (1987), Double Dragon II: The Revenge (1988) and Double Dragon 3: The Rosetta Stone (1990). Double Dragon (1987) will come pre-loaded on each iiRcade machine while the other games in the series will be available for purchase in the iiRcade app store.

This is the first home arcade experience of the original Double Dragon series for gamers to play with an arcade controller, such as joysticks and buttons, which was only available at the game center or arcade center in the past.

Originally release as an arcade title in Japan in 1987, Double Dragon is considered to be one of the first successful game of the genre, resulting in the creation of several spinoffs, as well as inspiring other companies in creating their own beat ‘em ups. The series follows martial arts brothers Billy and Jimmy Lee as they battle various rivals and street gangs.

“Having played Double Dragon as a child, this is an exciting announcement for myself and the iiRcade team,” said Jong Shin, founder & CEO of iiRcade. “We’re very grateful to bring the officially licensed classic ‘beat ‘em up’ series to the home arcade.”

iiRcade, which is set to launch pre-orders on Kickstarter soon with early bird pricing starting at $299, will be the ultimate home arcade product providing gamers with their favorite officially licensed modern and retro games. Unlike other arcade devices, iiRcade is not limited to a few pre-loaded games, new games can be purchased and downloaded through the online game store and software upgrades will be made available to the platform.

For more information and to keep up with product announcements, visit iiRcade.com.

About iiRcade

iiRcade is the ultimate connected arcade product for your home. Created by gamers for gamers, iiRcade integrates solutions that us gamers have always dreamed of. Immersive arcade gaming for home, legally licensed games with the real arcade experiences that we grew up with, not having to purchase more cabinets every time we want a new arcade game, small enough for homes yet big enough for comfortable game playing, never-before-seen experiences, affordable arcade gaming. iiRcade solves all these problems and provides the ultimate arcade solution that enables anyone to own the entire arcade at home.

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