Salesforce.com launches ‘Essentials’ – apps for small and medium-sized businesses

Essentials is aimed at bridging the gap in its market – which till now have catered to large firms. With this Salesforce.com aims to cover every segment of its market. In a step aimed at mitigating air pockets in its market, Salesforce.com Inc has launched new customer service and sales software tailored specifically for small…

Lumentum Holdings Inc to acquire Oclaro Inc for around $1.7 billion in a cash and stock deal

California-based Lumentum Holdings Inc is the parts supplier to Apple Face ID technology. Lumentum Holdings Inc, a laser and optical fiber specialist which analysts see as a supplier of parts supplier to Apple for it’s Face ID technology, is to acquire optical components producer Oclaro Inc for around $1.7 billion in a cash and stock…

Scientists Say Genes, Mental And Physical Health Problems Could Be Behind Sleep Disorders

A genetic link that binds insomnia with psychiatric disorders have been found by scientists along with the identification of genes that could be responsible for triggering the development of sleep problems. The psychiatric problems include ones like depression. The scientists have also claimed that insomnia can also be linked physical problems like type 2 diabetes.…

Artificial intelligence are making Europe’s electrical grid more efficient

Roland Berger, a consultancy firm, says, the adoption of AI by utilities are heralding a new age of leaner, more efficient distribution and load bearing systems. According to Roland Berger, a consultancy firm, if utilities were to adopt artificial intelligence, which could predict demand swings on the usage of power, for example, they could significantly…

Trading in shares of Samsung Electronics to be halted before 50:1 split

Although the exact date of the halting of shares is yet to be disclosed by Samsung Electronics, on Monday, at South Korea’s Kospi index, the conglomerate accounted for nearly 20% of the index’s market capitalization. On Monday, South Korea’s stock exchange stated, trading in Samsung Electronics Co Ltd’s shares, Asia’s fourth most valuable stock, will…

Energy Conserving Smart Windows That Change Color Developed By Scientists

A study that was recently published in the journal Chem shows that a new process for manufacturing of color-changing windows that would save energy have been developed by Canadian scientists. They have claimed that the technique is simple and cost-effective. According to researchers, the needs of the occupants of a building would dictate the color…