New from Abus: Smart wireless security system Comfion
Abus is presenting its new wireless security system “Comfion” at Light + Building. Security is the top priority - but smart home scenarios make the system convenient. It can be designed individually by the installer and end customer depending on their requirements.
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PCP Group is closing down, all branches are closed
The PCP Group is temporarily ceasing operations due to a lack of financing. Steg Electronics, which is part of the group, opened additional branches in the spring. “It is with great regret that we have to inform you that it is currently no longer possible to continue our operations,” says the website of Steg Electronics, which, like Techmania and PC Ostschweiz, belongs to the PCP.com group. The search for solutions was unsuccessful.The group writes in a statement that the balance sheet will probably have to be deposited in the “coming days.” Lifted credit limits had "brought the company into liquidity bottlenecks" and the search for solutions was unsuccessful.
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Gigaset Smart Home/Care will discontinue its services on March 29, 2024
The German telephone manufacturer Gigaset is stomping out its smart home division. The manufacturer was able to sell part of its business operations as part of insolvency proceedings, but the company did not find a buyer for its smart home product business.
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Reliable alarm systems - individual protection for your home
A reliable alarm system should protect against break-ins and theft. In the best case, deter the perpetrator before committing the crime. If you are affected by a break-in, it is usually not just the material damage. Many affected people also lose the feeling of being safe at home.
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The advantages of hourly electricity prices
Introduction to current hourly electricity prices The energy landscape has changed significantly in recent years. A key element of this transformation is the introduction of hourly electricity prices by innovative energy providers such as Tibber. These models allow consumers to benefit directly from fluctuations in the electricity market by adjusting electricity prices on an hourly basis. This concept is fundamentally different from traditional tariff models, where prices are fixed over longer periods of time. By leveraging real-time data, consumers can optimize their electricity usage and potentially save costs by shifting their consumption to times of lower demand and therefore lower prices.In the next section we will take a closer look at the specific advantages of these tariff models.
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Gigaset files for insolvency proceedings
The German manufacturer of telecommunications hardware Gigaset has filed an application to open insolvency proceedings. The background for the insolvency application is an “unexpected and significant decline in sales” in the second half of 2023, as Gigaset reports. The company is currently insolvent.In addition to the weak business performance in the second half of the year, the "increasing weak demand for Gigaset products as well as general purchasing and consumer reluctance in Germany and Europe" also had an impact on the company's liquidity.
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The AJAX Superior Product Line (S-Line)
The new Superior Line product line from AJAX - an important addition to the project-oriented AJAX product range. This series includes wireless devices designed specifically for the implementation of projects. Advanced features, reliability and compliance for PRO users make Superior a revolutionary solution among wireless devices.
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LE232 and LUPUS XT - the perfect Match
The LE 232 has perfect human detection and secures your property. It can be operated independently or work closely with your XT headquarters. The alarm center can specifically switch the functions of the LE 232 on and off in order to adapt them even more individually to your wishes.
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The LUPUS 10 inch smart home display – the control center for your home
Key features of the LUPUS 10 inch PoE Smarthome Display: Ideal for flush wall mounting Display only switches on when approaching. Android 12 with powerful Rockchip 3588 ARM CPU Power supply via the power cable (PoE) High-contrast display with 1280x800 pixel resolution LUPUS APP preinstalled, third-party applications can be executed via the Playstore.
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