The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) announced publication of two new standards: ANSI/CTA/NSF-2052.1, Definitions and Characteristics for Wearable Sleep Monitors and ANSI/CTA-2056, Physical Activity Monitoring for Fitness Wearables: Step Counting. These standards define terms and functionality for step counting wearables and sleep measuring devices.
Parks Associates announced new primary and industry research examining the technology needs of SMBs (small-to-medium businesses) in the U.S. market. The international research firm found that 91 percent of U.S. SMBs use antivirus/malware protection software and 77 percent use cloud storage/backup services, although 80 percent of SMBs have concerns about using cloud-based services.
Valor Fire Safety LLC closed a strategic investment from Maxim Ventures, the venture arm for semiconductor company Maxim Integrated Products Inc., San Jose, Calif.
Dynamark Security Centers has been working closely with the Numera business unit of Nortek to develop a national program for its mobile personal emergency response system, known as Libris.
ScanSource Inc., a global provider of technology products and solutions, announced new leadership for its worldwide barcode, networking and security segment with the appointment of two seasoned channel executives, Paul Constantine and Tony Sorrentino, to the role of worldwide co-president.
Speco Technologies, a manufacturer of commercial and residential surveillance and audio products based in Amityville, N.Y., has a YouTube channel with more than 60 videos.
