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The rise of scan and go technology and how it works
https://www.rambus.com/blogs/the-rise-of-scan-and-go-technology-and-how-it-works/The way that consumers shop in-store is fundamentally changing. The rise of ‘Scan and Go’ technology, coupled with other industry developments, is helping retailers to overhaul the buying experience that they offer their customers. So, what do retailers need to know about Scan and Go, and what are its benefits?
IoT adoption outpaces security as cyber threats mount
https://www.rambus.com/blogs/iot-adoption-outpaces-security-as-cyber-threats-mount/The Internet Society (ISOC) has published a detailed report that highlights the “pressing need” for IoT security. According to the organization, connected devices add enormous complexity to an already complex security environment. Consequently, there is an increased potential for real-world cyber threats to damage physical assets and even harm human life. “We are adopting IoT faster […]
The challenge of securing smart homes
https://www.rambus.com/blogs/the-challenge-of-securing-smart-homes/Understanding smart homes Although there is little consensus regarding a specific definition, the “Internet of Things” generally refers to the multiple networks of devices (“things”) that communicate with each other via wired and wireless network protocols – without direct human interaction. IoT-enabled devices help facilitate the rapid and efficient transfer of data used to support […]
The challenge of securing smart cities
https://www.rambus.com/blogs/the-challenge-of-securing-smart-cities/Defining smart cities The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) defines smart cities as urban centers that integrate cyber-physical technologies and infrastructure to create environmental and economic efficiency while improving the overall quality of life. To accomplish this, smart cities gather and analyze data from IoT devices and sensors embedded in roadways, power grids, buildings […]
Living on the edge with 5G and fog computing
https://www.rambus.com/blogs/living-on-the-edge-with-5g-and-fog-computing/From 4G to 5G The current 4G cellular networks that drive our computers, tablets and smartphones are poised for a major upgrade as we approach 5G. To understand where we’re going with 5G, we need to know where we’ve been. In the 1990s, cellular and data networks had anemic connection speeds and computing power, at […]
Understanding peak power limitations in the data center
https://www.rambus.com/blogs/understanding-peak-power-limitations-in-the-data-center/Semiconductor Engineering’s Anna Steffora Mutschler has written an article about how peak power poses a serious design challenge for chips, electronic systems and data centers. Issues related to peak power, says Mutschler, have become more significant as process nodes shrink. This is because the dielectrics and wires are thinner – while the margins for noise […]
The driving force behind mobile wallet adoption
https://www.rambus.com/blogs/the-driving-force-behind-mobile-wallet-adoption/We believe that the driving force behind mobile adoption is consumer experience. The Rambus Unified Payment Platform enables merchants to integrate multiple forms of interactions with consumers to create a robust and powerful user experience. What is the Rambus Unified Payment Platform? The Rambus Unified Payment Platform is a comprehensive solution for retailers, merchant acquirers and […]
The importance of securing smart homes
https://www.rambus.com/blogs/the-importance-of-securing-smart-homes/Earlier this month, Rambus Sr. Director of Security Products Asaf Ashkenazi wrote an article for Semiconductor Engineering that discusses the importance of securing smart homes. As Ashkenazi notes, OEMs are inadvertently creating major security risks in their rush to market by shipping smart home products with inadequate security and un-patched vulnerabilities. In fact, an estimated […]
The role of the mobile wallet driving the buying experience
https://www.rambus.com/blogs/the-role-of-the-mobile-wallet-driving-the-buying-experience/The personalization of mobile wallets According to Rambus CMO Jerome Nadel, mobile wallets of the future will be personalized and contextually integrated to intelligently interact with retailers. One such example, says Nadel, is the concept of beacons automatically activating a digital wallet when shoppers enter a particular store. “The wallet will provide shoppers with relevant […]
DDR5 memory is twice as fast as DDR4 and slated for 2019
http://www.pcgamer.com/ddr5-memory-is-twice-as-fast-as-ddr4-and-slated-for-2019/#new_tabIn many cases, the cost of a DDR4 memory kit is twice what it was a year ago, but if it comes as any consolation, at least the market isn’t standing pat. Rambus, a company that is known equally well for developing memory technologies as it is for suing other firms over the use of […]
