We search the world for the best innovations and technologies to help our people serve customers when, where and how they choose, and the partnership with Volara and Google fulfils that promise with real-time voice-based translation into 29 languages.

LAS VEGAS (PRWEB)
January 07, 2020

Last year, the Google Assistant unveiled its real-time translation technology, interpreter mode, helping staff carry on conversations with customers speaking foreign languages. To extend upon this experience, Volara is partnering with the Assistant to launch a new full service solution so businesses can better serve and communicate with their foreign language speaking customers.

The new solution, which runs on the Google Nest Hub, benefited from successful pilots in 2019 at Dream Downtown New York City, Caesars Las Vegas, and Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport, among other locations. It is now being deployed at leading businesses across industries.

At the Consumer Electronics Show earlier today, Jeremy Balkin, Head of Innovation at HSBC USA said, “As the world’s leading international bank HSBC is committed to serving clients from diverse cultural and language backgrounds. We search the world for the best innovations and technologies to help our people serve customers when, where and how they choose, and the partnership with Volara and Google fulfils that promise with real-time voice-based translation into 29 languages. We think this gives us the opportunity to deliver the best possible first impression and customer experience in the industry.”

Dream Hotel Group CEO Jay Stein had this to say: “At Dream Hotels, delivering a frictionless experience for all guests remains a top priority. Thanks to the voice assistant solution provided by Volara and the Google Assistant, we are successfully facilitating highly accurate, multilingual interactions with travelers from across the globe. Even those with the most unique accents and distinct colloquialisms are having more fulfilling conversations with staff about the property, our check-in and billing processes, services and amenities, and things to do around town. By offering real-time voice translation from Volara and the Google Assistant at the Registration and Concierge desks, Dream Downtown has significantly raised the bar on hospitality.”

Delaware North, a global food service and hospitality company, is next to deploy the solution. “As a global hospitality and entertainment company serving millions of guests in stadiums, airports, casinos, hotels, and restaurants, Delaware North strives to delight guests by creating the world’s best experiences,” said Joe Rembold, Innovation Architect for Delaware North. “We look forward to piloting the translation service at select airport and sports venue concessions.”

Volara CEO David Berger said businesses can now roll out the technological red carpet for customers speaking 29 different languages. “With millions of travelers frequenting establishments in locations where their native language is not widely spoken, businesses – from hotels to retailers, restaurants, stadiums, and airports – have long recognized they need to do more to serve these valuable customers,” Berger said. “This new solution enables businesses to scale their unique brand of service to guests from many cultures, geographies, and language backgrounds.”

The Google Assistant’s interpreter mode technology is now available to businesses across the globe.

The return on investment (ROI) is measurable as the hassle-free solution enables businesses to:

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  Attract Customers from Around the World
• Drive Revenue from International Customers
• Serve Customers in Their Own Language
• Generate Positive Online Reviews in Multiple Languages
• Modernize the Customer Experience

Customers and staff can use the Google Assistant’s interpreter mode to translate any of the following 29 languages:

• Arabic
• Czech
• Danish
• Dutch
• English
• Filipino (Tagalog)
• Finnish
• French
• German
• Greek
• Hindi
• Hungarian
• Indonesian
• Italian
• Japanese
• Korean
• Mandarin
• Norwegian
• Polish
• Portuguese
• Romanian
• Russian
• Slovak
• Spanish
• Swedish
• Thai
• Turkish
• Ukrainian
• Vietnamese

When ordering the solution from Volara and the Google Assistant, the business receives:

• 1 Live Enterprise Grade Google Nest Hub (with additional devices available for a fee)
• 1 Spare Google Nest Hub
• Live Translation into 29 Languages
• Custom Image Pre-set on Home Screen
• Devices Pre-Provisioned to Businesses WiFi
• Staff Training and Retraining on Demand
• Device Status Monitoring
• Device and Software Updates
• Device Loss Mitigation Protection
• 24/7 Support Via Email and Phone
• No Long-Term Commitments
• A Press Release Announcing the Business is Ready for Customers from Diverse Cultural and Language Backgrounds

About Volara

Volara is THE provider of custom voice-based solutions for the enterprise. It’s the anchor partner for the Google Assistant’s full-service interpreter mode translation solution. Volara’s proprietary software creates a business tool atop the leading smart speakers and natural language processing platforms. Volara’s hassle free implementation and support ensures seamless execution of voice assistant solutions. Volara’s proven best practices ensure high utilization rates and an optimal customer experience that creates personal and remarkable engagement. Volara is the largest manager of voice assistant solution in the enterprise today and over five million people have used voiced-based solutions powered by Volara. To learn more about Volara’s launch of the Google Assistant’s interpreter mode for the enterprise, go to https://translatortechnologies.com/.

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Altec Lansing Showcases new Pro Audio Products at CES 2020

These speakers are the perfect middle ground between our smaller party speakers and our pro audio selection – great for prosumers, people who want the highest quality sound without the bulk or investment of high-cost professional speakers.

LAS VEGAS (PRWEB)
January 07, 2020

As a part of their professional audio speaker line, Altec Lansing introduces the Xpedition 850 and Thunder to their growing line of speakers. The two are part of a hybrid series of pro audio style speakers with an accessible price point geared toward consumers and aspiring DJs. These two speakers are the perfect addition to any party or tailgate with beat-driven lights and high-quality, crisp, clear sound.

“These speakers are the perfect middle ground between our smaller party speakers and our pro audio selection – great for prosumers, people who want the highest quality sound without the bulk or investment of high-cost professional speakers,” said Ike S. Franco, CEO of Altec Lansing. “The Thunder and Xpedition are solutions to the need for the high-quality sound expected of pro audio equipment, blended with the fun features that have become a staple at sporting events, parties and outdoor functions.”

Key features of the Thunder and Xpedition 850 include:

Altec Lansing Thunder:

• Rechargeable weather resistant PA speaker
• Powerful 15″ subwoofer
• Battery powered Bluetooth speaker
• 500 watts of peak power
• Proprietary simple front-facing control panel
• Water resistant storage pocket
• IPX4-rated- splash-proof
• Beast Mode boosts the bass for even more sound
• Link to a second Altec Thunder with True Wireless Bluetooth linking
• Microphone and stand included
• USB and FM radio playback
• Trolley and wheels for ultimate in portability

Altec Lansing Xpedition 850:

• Perfect portable party speaker- features built-in cup holders and bottle opener
• Dual 8″ woofers and three 1″ tweeters
• 420 watts of peak power
• Built-in customizable party lights LED strobe lights that beat and sync to music
• IP67 waterproof rating and designed to float with speakers out of the water
• Beast Mode boosts the bass for even more sound
• Play it horizontally or vertically
• Link to a second Altec Xpedition 850 with Bluetooth pairing
• Battery Life: Up to 24 hours of playtime

The new Altec Lansing Xpedition 850 and Thunder are available now for $399.99 and $349.88, respectively, along with the rest of Altec Lansing’s pro audio products with an MSRP ranging from $199.88 to $2,499.95. Visit the Altec Lansing booth at CES 2020 in Central Hall – 16029 to check the brand’s entire offering of audio products.

For more information on products from Altec Lansing, visit http://www.alteclansing.com.

About Altec Lansing

Since 1927, generations of music enthusiasts have recognized Altec Lansing as a premier brand that consistently delivers high quality and rich sound in a host of audio products including; headphones, earphones, Everything-Proof speakers, home and car audio, DJ speakers, turntables, mobile accessories, gaming accessories and more. Altec Lansing provides a seamless combination of beautiful design aesthetics and terrific sound to exceed every audiophile’s expectations. Those who know audio, know Altec Lansing. http://www.alteclansing.com / @alteclansingofficial

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MobileDemand Flex 10B Windows tablet

Our goal with the new Flex 10B is to provide reliable, cost-effective tablets to our customers so they can realize productivity improvements, even with basic needs.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (PRWEB)
January 07, 2020

MobileDemand, provider of rugged productivity enhancing mobility systems to firstline workers, today announced the xTablet Flex 10B, its third-generation Flex 10 rugged Windows®-based tablet. Built upon the foundation of its proven rugged predecessors in the Flex 10 series, the Flex 10B feature-rich tablet has the latest power and performance upgrades to help users maximize workforce efficiencies. With this launch, MobileDemand is enabling businesses to protect their investment and improve their bottom line with a budget-friendly industrial tablet.

MobileDemand offers the most extensive line of rugged tablets to find the right tablet for the job. Finding a tablet that can best fit the variety of mobile firstline worker needs may include a very basic, entry-level tablet like the new Flex 10B rugged tablet.

Weighing just two pounds, the Flex 10B packs portable performance into a durable 10.1-inch tablet. Set apart from consumer grade devices with its rugged exterior (passing military grade MIL-STD 810G drop test from 4 feet to concrete) and scratch-resistant screen protector, the Flex 10B can withstand accidents on the job to greatly extend the life of the tablet. The xTablet comes with an upgraded Intel Celeron Quad Core processor, the latest Windows 10 Pro operating system, 4G RAM memory and 128 GB storage for all day performance and productivity.

The Flex 10B is equipped with front- and rear-facing cameras, a long-lasting battery, a briefcase handle and back hand strap so mobile workers can utilize the flexibility and portability of a mobile device. The xTablet features Bluetooth and upgraded Wi-Fi. An optional keyboard converts the tablet into a fully functional touchscreen 2:1 style laptop. The new short snap plate for the patented quick release mounting system offers unlimited mounting options in any environment.

“We’re pleased to introduce the latest generation Flex 10B to enhance our growing and industry-leading line of rugged Windows devices,” says Matt Miller, President and founder of MobileDemand. “Our goal with the new Flex 10B is to provide reliable, cost-effective tablets to our customers so they can realize productivity improvements, even with basic needs.”

MobileDemand’s ever-expanding line of rugged tablets and cases are engineered to excel across a broad spectrum of industries and enterprise applications with high uptime. The entry-level Flex 10B meets basic needs of deploying tablets in the hands of firstline workers with basic touch screen, connectivity, ruggedness, carrying and mounting options. Similarly, the recently introduced Flex 10A with Android is the same form factor and basic features, only with Android instead of Windows. MobileDemand also offers an extensive line of ever-growing features and functionality to meet the needs of any given customer. These features include barcode scanning, mobile cellular connectivity, payment systems (MSRs, EMV readers), IP rated sealing, full docking system and hot swappable batteries.

About MobileDemand

Offering a broad family of devices, MobileDemand is a one-stop shop for powerful, all-weather rugged tablets with Microsoft Windows or Android, and rugged cases for Microsoft Surface and Apple iPad. xTablet ruggedized devices are the ideal tools for improving productivity and mobile worker decision making. With a portfolio of ten patents, MobileDemand is an innovator in mobile device productivity to industries such as retail, manufacturing, warehousing, field service, transportation, and healthcare as well as military and other public sectors. Tablets start at only $495. Additional information available at http://www.RuggedTabletPC.com.

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Android is a registered trademark of Google LLC.

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Leading Electronics Manufacturing Services Provider

“ACDi has been operating under a robust ESD control procedure for many years. Achieving ANSI S20.20 certification confirmed that our ESD controls were at the level of this industry standard,” said Garret Maxson, Director of Operations for ACDi.

FREDERICK, Md. (PRWEB)
January 07, 2020

ACDi, a leading electronics manufacturing services provider, announces they have been audited by BSI Group and approved for ANSI/ESD S20.20-2014 certification at their Frederick, MD headquarters.

ANSI/ESD S20.20 is a standard developed by the Electrostatic Discharge Association (ESDA). This certification is for companies that design, manufacture, package, test and/or handle electronic equipment and devices sensitive to electrostatic discharge. This standard gives guidance for electronics manufacturing services operations to develop, implement and sustain an ESD control program. The program includes requirements that pertain to training of employees that handle the electronic devices, electrical grounding for persons handling electronic devices and the packaging and marking of products.

ESD is a major cause of failures in the electronics manufacturing industry. The ANSI/ESD S20.20 certification is a testament to the company’s commitment to higher quality standards that reduce the risk of nonconforming products, rework and returns.

“ACDi has been operating under a robust ESD control procedure for many years. Achieving ANSI S20.20 certification confirmed that our ESD controls were at the level of this industry standard,” said Garret Maxson, Director of Operations for ACDi. “The requirement for certification to this standard has been increasing in demand as we have grown our customer base.”

In addition to receiving the ANSI/ESD S20.20 certification, the company was also audited and passed for the renewal of its AS9100D and ISO 9001:2015 registration.

About ACDi

Based in Frederick, MD and Nashville, NC, American Computer Development Inc. (ACDi) is an integral resource to companies who need a trusted partner for dynamic electronics manufacturing, engineering and design expertise to successfully bring their electronic products to market. Our product engineering support services, PCB layout, NPI, electronics manufacturing services, testing, systems integration and product lifecycle management solutions enable OEMs to focus on their business while we focus on product realization and optimization. ACDi clients gain a hands-on extension to their business as we turn their concepts into functional product. Learn more about ACDi on their website http://www.acdi.com/

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Zonar OTAir

The availability of Cummins Connected Software Updates through Zonar’s OTAir app allows customers with Cummins engines more control and convenience over the performance and management of their fleets, saving time and costs associated with traditional calibration methods

SEATTLE (PRWEB)
January 07, 2020

Zonar, the leader in smart fleet technology, announced today the availability of Cummins Connected Software Updates, an over-the-air programming solution for maximizing uptime and performance of Cummins powered vehicles. This solution allows fleet managers and drivers who use Zonar telematics services to manage and deliver over-the-air programming to their Cummins engines using Zonar OTAir, an easy to use app on their smartphone. Fleets that use Cummins Connected Software Updates receive the latest performance enhancements from Cummins by using OTAir, resulting in reduced downtime, increased cost savings and improved vehicle health – without the need of any additional hardware.

Cummins Connected Software Updates empowers fleet managers and drivers with flexibility and an additional level of control over their vehicles. Similar to smartphones and computers, a fleet’s engines also require regular updates. These updates are typically centered around specific performance improvements that help ensure a fleet’s vehicles are always running at peak performance. With Connected Software Updates, fleet managers and drivers can perform engine software updates on a single vehicle or fleet of vehicles while on the road, allowing customers to scale and expedite service needs. While traditional calibration updates can take up to two days and cost hundreds of dollars in labor, updates through Cummins Connected Software Updates can take as little as five minutes from start to finish with no associated labor costs when using OTAir.

“The availability of Cummins Connected Software Updates through Zonar’s OTAir app allows customers with Cummins engines more control and convenience over the performance and management of their fleets, saving time and costs associated with traditional calibration methods,” said Todd Mysak, Director Business Development at Cummins Inc. “The collaboration between Zonar and Cummins helps us deliver on our commitment to provide innovative solutions that ensure fleets with Cummins engines perform at optimal levels.”

With Cummins Connected Software Updates, fleets using Zonar with Cummins engines can improve their operations through the following benefits:

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  Reduce downtime – With over-the-air updates, vehicles can spend more time on the road than at the shop receiving updates
• Cost savings – A typical shop visit for an engine calibration update can cost in excess of $110 per visit, per vehicle
• Increased vehicle health – With up-to-date software, vehicles run more efficiently and safely
• Ease-of-use – Drivers can quickly approve updates on their smart phone or tablet and start the over-the-air process without hassle
• Rapid updates – Fleet managers and drivers can work together to find optimal times, such as a driver’s 30 minute rest break, to complete updates in as little as five minutes
• Increase fleet control – Fleet managers are notified through the Cummins portal of available updates for specific engines, allowing them to schedule updates appropriately
• Data security – OTAir includes VIN validation to help ensure the correct vehicle is receiving the correct update.

“With Cummins Connected Software Updates, over-the-air programming for commercial vehicles is no longer a future concept,” said Gary Schmidt, Vice President of Business Solutions at Zonar. “Through our ongoing collaboration with Cummins, we’re bringing a smartphone accessible solution to market that helps fleets eliminate the need to schedule shop visits for calibrations. We believe this will help spur the creation of broader industry innovations focused on reducing the time spent by fleets waiting for updates.”

For more information on Cummins Connected Software Updates available through Zonar, please visit: https://www.zonarsystems.com/blog/pressreleases/zonar-announces-availability-of-cummins-connected-software-updates/

About Zonar

Founded in 2001, Zonar has pioneered smart fleet management solutions throughout vocational, pupil, mass transit and commercial trucking industries. Zonar’s mission is to enhance the safety, performance and success of our customers by transforming the delivery of innovative insights for commercial fleets around the world. Zonar achieves this by helping fleets of all sizes maximize the use of their assets with solutions dedicated to improving compliance, efficiency, maintenance, ridership visibility, safety and tracking. Cloud-based services with open APIs drive Zonar’s smart fleet solutions by making it easy for fleet owners and managers to stay connected to their fleets and drivers and operators to dispatch. Headquartered in Seattle and majority-owned by technology company Continental, Zonar also has a Technology Development Center in downtown Seattle, a regional office in Cincinnati, and a distribution center outside of Atlanta. For more information about Zonar, go to http://www.zonarsystems.com

About Cummins Inc.

Cummins Inc., a global power leader, is a corporation of complementary business units that design, manufacture, distribute and service a broad portfolio of power solutions. The company’s products range from diesel and natural gas engines to hybrid and electric platforms, as well as related technologies, including battery systems, fuel systems, controls, air handling, filtration, emission solutions and electrical power generation systems. Headquartered in Columbus, Indiana (U.S.A.), since its founding in 1919, Cummins employs approximately 62,600 people committed to powering a more prosperous world through three global corporate responsibility priorities critical to healthy communities: education, environment and equality of opportunity. Cummins serves customers in approximately 190 countries and territories through a network of approximately 600 company-owned and independent distributor locations and over 7,600 dealer locations and earned about $2.1 billion on sales of $23.8 billion in 2018.

See how Cummins is powering a world that’s Always On by accessing news releases and more information at https://www.cummins.com/always-on. Follow Cummins on Twitter at https://twitter.com/cummins and on YouTube at [https://www.youtube.com/user/CumminsInc.

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The All Weather Padlock is made of solid 303 stainless steel with a weatherproof cap to protect the cylinder.

You don’t name a padlock the ‘All Weather Padlock’ unless it can live up to its name. The AWP Series has passed rigorous performance testing to offer the highest level of weatherproof protection–ideal for perimeter security gates, storage lockers, cargo containers and transportation trailers.

SALEM, Virginia (PRWEB)
January 07, 2020

ASSA ABLOY today announced the introduction of Medeco’s All Weather Padlock (AWP Series), a hefty stainless steel addition to Medeco’s line of high security padlocks. The AWP Series is designed for installations requiring reliable, rugged service performance in the most extreme weather conditions.

“You don’t name a padlock the ‘All Weather Padlock’ unless it can live up to its name,” said David Matherly, Medeco product manager, ASSA ABLOY. “The AWP Series has passed rigorous performance testing to offer the highest level of weatherproof protection making it ideal for outdoor perimeter security gates, outdoor storage lockers, cargo containers and transportation trailers.”

Medeco’s All Weather Padlock’s body is made of solid 303 stainless steel and is available with either a stainless steel or boron alloy shackle. The keyway and electrical contacts are kept clean and dry with a weather-sealed cap on the padlock’s base. The AWP Series is not only weatherproof, it is also a high security lock that resists cutting and pulling attacks. Medeco’s mechanical cylinders provide the additional benefit of patented key control, while both the Medeco CLIQ and Medeco XT cylinders add sophisticated audit and control features.

Technical Information:

• 300 Series, extruded stainless steel body resists physical attack and corrosion
• 5/16” and 7/16” diameter, stainless steel and boron alloy shackles
• 1 7/8”, 2 3/8”, 2”, and 2 ½” shackle lengths
• Padlocks are shipped with a weather protector seal cap attached by a stainless steel cable
• Key retaining cylinder design
• O-ring sealed cap, cylinder, and shackles resist grime and water freeze-up at low temperatures

For more information, visit http://www.medeco.com/awp.

About Medeco:

Founded in 1968 and based in Salem, Va., Medeco is a brand associated with ASSA ABLOY High Security Group, Inc., an ASSA ABLOY Group company. Medeco is a market leader in mechanical and electronic locks and locking systems for security, safety, and control. The company’s customer base includes wholesale and retail security providers, original equipment manufacturers, and institutional, commercial, industrial, and residential end-users. Visit http://www.medeco.com for additional information.

About ASSA ABLOY:

The ASSA ABLOY Group is the global leader in access solutions. The Group operates worldwide with 48,500 employees and sales of SEK 84 billion. The Group has leading positions in areas such as efficient door openings, trusted identities and entrance automation. ASSA ABLOY’s innovations enable safe, secure and convenient access to physical and digital places. Every day, we help billions of people experience a more open world. For more information, visit http://www.assaabloy.com.

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NPD 2020 CE Industry Performance Awards

This year marked the third consecutive year of growth for the U.S. consumer technology industry, and we’re excited to celebrate a few of the companies that achieved success in this competitive landscape over the past year.

LAS VEGAS (PRWEB)
January 07, 2020

Today, The NPD Group revealed the winners of its fourth annual Consumer Electronics Industry Performance Awards at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Awards were given to consumer electronics brands that achieved the top increases in market share in North America[1], according to NPD’s Retail Tracking Service, and the fastest-turning brand per item in the U.S.[2], according to NPD’s Store-Level Enabled data.

This year’s awards include a focus on smartphones, with honors given to brands that achieved the fastest growth based on unit percentage increase in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico[3]. These awards are based on data from NPD’s new Mobile Phone Tracking service, which leverages advertising technology to track devices as they interact with the North American ad-server network. This along with NPD’s unique data assets provides insight into market sizing, attribute tracking and regional trends.

“This year marked the third consecutive year of growth for the U.S. consumer technology industry, and we’re excited to celebrate a few of the companies that achieved success in this competitive landscape over the past year,” said Ian Hamilton, President, Technology Sector, The NPD Group. “Congratulations to all award winners – and best of luck in 2020.”

[1]Based on dollar market share increase across North America (U.S., Canada, and Mexico)

[2]Based on weighted dollar velocity per item for brands with distribution in retailers that represent at least 10% of NPD tracked CE sales in the U.S.

[3]Based on the top unit percentage change. Minimum based off of a benchmark across countries equivalent to 50K units in the U.S.

About The NPD Group, Inc.

NPD offers data, industry expertise, and prescriptive analytics to help our clients grow their businesses in a changing world. Over 2,000 companies worldwide rely on us to help them measure, predict, and improve performance across all channels, including brick-and-mortar and e-commerce. We have offices in 29 cities worldwide, with operations spanning the Americas, Europe, and APAC. Practice areas include apparel, appliances, automotive, beauty, books, B2B technology, consumer technology, e-commerce, fashion accessories, food consumption, foodservice, footwear, home, juvenile products, media entertainment, mobile, office supplies, retail, sports, toys, travel retail, video games, and watches. For more information, visit npd.com. Follow us on Twitter: @npdgroup and @npdtech.

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