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IoT Edge Computing – AWS IoT Greengrass vs Azure IoT Edge (Part 2)

25Jun

By Tay Wee KiamNo Comments

Opinion, Technical

IoT Edge Computing – AWS IoT Greengrass vs Azure IoT Edge (Part 2)

In the previous article, we talked about what is AWS IoT Greengrass and how it can help business owners in their edge computing implementation. We will now look at Azure IoT Edge, which is a service that is similar to AWS IoT Greengrass, and compare between the two services. What is Azure IoT Edge? Note: Azure IoT Edge Version 1.2.0 is discussed here. Azure IoT Edge helps device owners to extend functionality to their edge devices. It also allows device owners to manage their device, either individually or in groups. Azure IoT Edge allows custom logics and cloud services to be pushed to the edge devices, allowing the system at the edge to operate as expected with or without connectivity to the cloud. Azure IoT Edge has a device runtime called Azure IoT Edge runtime as well as a c...

IoT Edge Computing – AWS IoT Greengrass vs Azure IoT Edge (Part 1)

18Jun

By Tay Wee KiamNo Comments

Opinion, Technical

IoT Edge Computing – AWS IoT Greengrass vs Azure IoT Edge (Part 1)

Introduction Over the years, edge computing for Internet of Things (IoT) systems has become more prevalent due to reasons such as low latency, better control over security, cost savings, and greater reliability. Many companies in the industry has came up with services and tools to help organizations to effectively and reliably implement edge computing. As an IoT solutions provider, MaCh eX has considered and tested different edge computing services that can provide most value to the clients. In this article series, we will compare the edge computing software and infrastructure services provided by AWS IoT Greengrass (Version 2.1.0) and Azure IoT Edge (Version 1.2.0). In Part 1, we will talk about what is AWS IoT Greengrass and what role does it play in edge computing. ...

MaCheX Collaboration with NTU – Solar energy Underground

7Apr

By Xuan YingNo Comments

Business

MaCheX Collaboration with NTU – Solar energy Underground

Recently, NTU has released the news on one of their latest invention, a SMART device designed to absorb solar energy to power up the dark tunnels in Singapore. It is designed to be a replacement for traditional means of power sources such as LED light bulbs. Throughout the development phrase at NTU, the team here at MaCheX has taken part in the process and contribute to the backed process. We provide assistance to the development team over at NTU to speed up their process and help to finish the project. Our passion lies in developing IoT technology that speed up the growth of any organization and provide new solution that offer better efficiency while reducing the limitations. Even though this is not an fully individual project by MaCh eX, we are proud to be part of this developme...

29Mar

By Xuan YingNo Comments

News, Opinion

Shipment Delay – inevitable crisis?

Logistics is an ongoing operations of many companies around the world across many industry and countries. It serves as the forefront of most people business model. The reason is very simple yet fundamental, a large portion of the economy is driven by manufacture and sale of goods and products that reach the uses of common people. As long as there is a demand for consumer goods that ranges from electronics, to there will be a need to meet the high demand worldwide. Supplies such as raw materials and location of production may differ due to factors such availability of factories and raw materials. Thus, It is inevitable that supply chain flow will be linked to other countries and most likely is also the first step in the process. As a result, it is not hard to imagine the outcom...

Congestion amid high demand – What can we do about it?

29Mar

By Xuan YingNo Comments

News, Opinion

Congestion amid high demand – What can we do about it?

Usually in the economy, when there is a demand, the supply will rise to match it in order to produce the desired result. If there is a lack of supply, the demand will be left unfulfilled. The shipping industry is the same but what if the supply of container is not able to meet the demand of the cargo that needs to be shipped on time? In Singapore, shipping is very crucial activity here as it serve as a top transportation hub for both many international countries around the world. Due to the position Singapore has on the world map, it functions as a source of connectivity to the Asian market through sea and air freight. Not only that, it is very common for local Singaporeans, it to purchase goods online to obtain any desired products sold overseas. Ever since the lock-down ...

SMART Tech for Business in 2021 and the Future

2Dec

By Xuan Ying2 Comments

Business

SMART Tech for Business in 2021 and the Future

SMART technology may be unfamiliar to some of us but to most of us, it is something we have been using in our day to day life. Even though it does not always have the word "SMART" in its name but you may already be using it in a form of a useful application that performs a convenient task for you. Image of a Smart Home Device So, what is considered SMART technology and how do you know whether you are using one? SMART Technology refers to devices that perform actions that seem to come from the device's own "thought process". It would seem like a personal assistant where you give it a set of instructions and it will perform for you, only that this is a technical version. Most of them are not as sophisticated as it seems but they are far too advanced to be categorized together...

This is the Most Suitable Thermometer for your Business

30Nov

By Xuan YingNo Comments

Business

This is the Most Suitable Thermometer for your Business

Thermometers have started to be more prominent on the market since the advent of the Covid-19 pandemic, which gave rise to the implementation of measurements such as the mandatory temperature screening for all visitors. As a result, this has created a huge rise in demand for thermometer for businesses around Singapore. Necessary temperature screening not only takes place in clinics or hospitals in this new climate; we too are paying more attention to the release and development of new thermometers models. However, given that it has become a mandatory purchase, more and more business owners are looking to get a thermometer for their own long term usage. If this sounds like you and are looking to either purchase a new thermometer or replace your current one, read on for our comparis...

Lower Your Technological Investment With This Grant

13Nov

By Xuan YingNo Comments

News

Lower Your Technological Investment With This Grant

More and more companies are incorporating technology into their business operations and this trend is not dying anytime soon. In fact, it is growing as developers continue to research on how to exceed the limits of what technology can do for us. One of the most popular trends is the Internet of Thing (IoT) devices and applications that assist in automating some of the tasks that employees do everyday. The catch is: lesser effort, but higher level of efficiency. As the leading developer of IoT devices, MaCh eX has developed a number of highly advanced and useful tools that fulfil certain needs for multiple business. However, as much as it is an attractive or even necessary idea to invest in a certain technology or product, we cannot deny that technology can be pretty costly. Most c...

SATS – Tech as a Response to Covid-19 Crisis

6Nov

By Xuan YingNo Comments

Product Showcase

SATS – Tech as a Response to Covid-19 Crisis

Since Covid-19 started in early 2020, it has affected both the economy and day to day cycle of our lives. To prevent the possible spread of any infected cases, stringent measures were implemented by the government to ensure the safety of all citizens. Some of this policy includes compulsory wearing of mask in public, tracking of location with SafeEntry and mandatory temperature screening. As business managers, it is inevitable that the policies have affected the usual operation by creating more demand for extra resources. Some may need to allocate additional manpower to fulfill the job of daily temperature reading of all incoming traffic. Even with an automated thermometer device, it could still be a problem for some business to ensure that all walk-in personnel will be checked accu...

How SATS Helps You Stay Safe in a Pandemic

4Nov

By Xuan YingNo Comments

Product Showcase

How SATS Helps You Stay Safe in a Pandemic

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VHxj09YEk4&feature=emb_title The COVID-19 wave has brought us shock and much disruption to many of our lives. Our lifestyles have seen acute changes since the Singapore government implemented a policy that decreed all retail shops, eateries, offices and many more to conduct mandatory temperature screening for all visitors and staff. This has started since the middle of the unprecedented year of 2020 and I’m sure every single one of you reading this article right now has, in one way or the other, experienced this change. Although many businesses are keeping aligned with the governmental laws of conducting temperature screening, it is still quite evident that most of these businesses are still using the manual way of assigning an employee for the...