Digital Tech Landscape

Open source CRM Software Customer relationship management (CRM) software has become a key tool for businesses of all sizes to manage interactions with current and potential customers. While there are many paid proprietary CRM options on the market, open source CRM software provides a free or low-cost alternative for some businesses. Top Open Source CRM Options There are several open source CRM platforms that are widely used by businesses around the world. Here are some of the most popular ones: SugarCRM SugarCRM is one of the oldest and most full-featured open source CRM platforms. Some key features include contact management, calendar and activities tracking, customizability through an open API, and mobile compatibility. SugarCRM has an intuitive drag-and-drop interface and tools for customizing fields, screens, and workflows. It offers both self-hosted and SaaS options. vTiger CRM vTiger CRM is another full-featured platform with modules for managing contacts, accounts, leads, i...

e-bike E-bike Sales Growth in Recent Years Electric bicycle (e-bike) sales in Europe have witnessed tremendous growth in recent years. From 2010 to 2020, the annual sales of e-bikes increased by more than 200% across major European markets. In 2020 alone, e-bike sales grew by over 40% compared to the previous year despite the pandemic. Countries like Germany, Italy, France, Netherlands and Belgium witnessed the highest growth rates. The growing preference among Europeans for eco-friendly transport options that help reduce congestion and emissions have contributed significantly to the rise of Europe E-bike . They provide an affordable, convenient, andemission-free alternative to car journeys for short commutes within cities. Their electric assist makes climbing slopes and hills easier, expanding the range and scope of bicycle usage. Manufacturers are also introducing innovative features like integrated batteries and smartphone app connectivity that enhance user experience. Factors Dr...

 NTP Server What is an NTP Server? A Network Time Protocol (NTP) server is a network service that ensures all devices on a local area network (LAN) have a synchronized system clock. NTP works by synchronizing clocks across the internet using UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) as a reference. An on-premise NTP server references an authoritative external time source and then disseminates the correct time to all devices on the local network, ensuring clock synchronization to within milliseconds. Importance of Time Synchronization Precise time synchronization is crucial for error-free functioning of modern networks. Many applications rely on accurate timestamps for authentication, access control, logging, and system monitoring. Network devices like routers, switches, firewalls and intrusion prevention systems also depend on synchronized time for monitoring traffic patterns, inspecting packet payloads, and correlating logs. Unsynchronized clocks can cause authentication failures, disrup...

Drive By Wire Introduction Drive-by-wire or X-by-wire refers to automated control systems that perform tasks traditionally achieved via direct mechanical linkages with little or no intervening processing. The concept was originally proposed and developed in the aviation industry and has since expanded to several other areas. In the automotive industry, drive-by-wire systems replace the conventional mechanical control linkages of the vehicle with electronic control systems using electrically operated actuators and human-machine interfaces such as steering wheels, accelerator and brake pedals. Vehicles have traditionally been equipped with cables and mechanical linkages to connect controls like the accelerator, brake and steering to their respective functions. However, Drive by Wire systems use electronic control units and software to translate the driver's input commands into specific actuator movements and actions through individual electric motors, solenoids or hydraulic valve...

  India Electrical Testing Services The electrical industry in India has grown leaps and bounds in the last few decades. With rising urbanization and industrialization, the needs for electricity and electrical infrastructure have increased manifold. However, with this growth comes the responsibility to ensure the electrical installations and equipment being used are completely safe and meet all quality standards. This is where electrical testing services in India play a crucial role. Importance of Electrical Testing Electricity is indispensable in today's world but it can also be extremely dangerous if the electrical installations and equipment are not properly tested and certified. Electrical faults and failures can lead to fires, electric shocks or even loss of life. Regular testing helps identify any flaws, defects or non-compliances at an early stage before they manifest into bigger issues. It evaluates the performance, safety and reliability of the electrical system. Given...

Location-Based Services The Rise of Location-Aware Technology As location-aware devices like smartphones have become ubiquitous, the use of location-based services has skyrocketed. Location-Based Services allows software and mobile applications to leverage a device's geographic position to deliver customized, localized experiences and information to users. For example, when a user opens their maps app, it can pinpoint their current location to show nearby points of interest, directions, and traffic conditions based on where they are standing. Early Location-Based Services applications included navigation tools and yellow pages-style directories which searched for nearby businesses and services. However, the capabilities of Location-Based Services have expanded dramatically with new technologies like GPS, Wi-Fi positioning systems, Bluetooth beacons, and cellular network triangulation. These location detection methods power a wide range of modern  Location-Based Services  ...

Functional Service Providers Emergence of the FSP model The traditional outsourcing model of having a single, large provider handling all business processes and services for a company has significant drawbacks. These include lack of flexibility and agility to adapt to changing business needs, vendor lock-in risks, and higher costs of maintaining large, long-term contracts. In response, a new paradigm known as the Functional Service Provider (FSP) model has emerged in the past decade. Under the FSP model, different business functions and services are carved out and provided by specialized third-party vendors according to their core competencies. For example, a company may engage separate Functional Service Providers for services like finance and accounting, human resources, marketing, facilities management, technology infrastructure support, and more. This allows companies to work with best-in-class providers for each function based on their capabilities instead of being tied to a sing...

Free Space Optics Communication Introduction to FSO Technology Free space optics (FSO) refers to an optical communication technology that uses light propagating in free space to transmit data wirelessly. FSO communication utilizes lasers or infrared LEDs to transmit data at infrared or visible wavelengths through free space. Like fiber optics, FSO uses beams of light to transmit information-encoded data streams. But unlike fiber optics which relies on cables, free space optics transmits through open space. How FSO Works In an FSO system, data is encoded as infrared laser beams or pulses. A semiconductor laser at the transmitter side converts an electrical data signal into a modulated light beam. This light beam propagates through the free space medium and is collected at the receiver side by a telescope. The telescope focuses the incoming light onto a photodiode detector. The photodiode converts the received light signal back into an electrical signal which can then be decoded to e...

Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Beacon  Introduction to Bluetooth Low Energy and Beacons Bluetooth Low Energy, also known as Bluetooth Smart or BLE, is a wireless personal area network technology aimed at novel applications requiring lower power usage. Originally developed as a part of the Bluetooth 4.0 specification, BLE enables devices to exchange data over short distances while using significantly less power than classic Bluetooth technologies. At the core of BLE are small, low-cost transmitters called beacons that can communicate with nearby Bluetooth-enabled devices. Beacons broadcast messages containing a universally unique identifier (UUID) and other device-specific information using Bluetooth advertising. Nearby devices with a Bluetooth radio can detect these broadcast signals to determine presence and proximity to the transmitting beacon. Beacon Form Factors and Transmission Technologies Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Beacon come in a variety of form factors depending on thei...