News about open_data on 2021-01-07
Hosting healthcare workers at Four Seasons showed me the hotel industry could survive Covid
In our series of letters from African journalists, writer and former chief executive of the United States Hospitality Group, Jonathan Marcus explains why the coronavirus pandemic has changed the way the hospitality industry has managed to cope with its growing demand.
Source: telegraph.co.uk
Published on 2021-01-07
Coronavirus Update : Grim situation in Canada as some morgues , ICUs running out of space
The coronavirus outbreak has spread to many parts of Canada, with some morgues in many provinces running out of space, resulting in bodies being stored inside temporary mobile units as hospitals across Canada hit capacity. Here's what happened.
Source: theglobeandmail.com
Published on 2021-01-07
EU makes equity investments in 42 innovative start - ups
The European Union is investing more than €1bn in innovative start-ups, including a Irish firm, as part of its new investment scheme for the European Innovation Council (EIC) Fund. They are also being encouraged to relocate elsewhere.
Source: siliconrepublic.com
Published on 2021-01-07
European Innovation Council Fund : first equity investments of €178 million in breakthrough innovations
The European Commission is investing in start-ups and small and medium-sized businesses in a bid to accelerate growth in the European economy, according to its latest announcement on Wednesday. They will also receive funding worth more than €500 million.
Source: etribuna.com
Published on 2021-01-07
Germany looks to inbound tourism in 2021
The world’s largest tourism industry has been under extreme pressure since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. But what do you think the future holds for boundaries for the industry, asks the BBC's German National Tourist Board chief executive Patra Hebacher.
Source: tradearabia.com
Published on 2021-01-07
Gray Associates Launches Benchmarking for Academic Economics , Comparing Revenue , Cost , and Margin by Course Level and Discipline
Colleges and universities in the US have been given the chance to set the right price for their courses and costs during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a leading software firm based in New York. These are the latest steps to tackle the "red ink" caused by Covid-19.
Source: prnewswire.com
Published on 2021-01-07
How Japan can become a data powerhouse
The use of personal data is a key part of the global economy, according to the BBC's Privacy and Digital Policy Advisory Committee (Privacy & Data Protection). The BBC has been looking at the challenges facing the data gathering system in Japan.
Source: japantimes.co.jp
Published on 2021-01-07
How Quickly Will COVID - 19 Vaccines Start Curbing The Pandemic In Canada ?
Covid-19 vaccines have been injected into the arms of Ontarians in Nunavut, a Canadian province where vaccinations are being ramping up. The BBC’s Justin Parkinson looks at the impact of the pandemic on the nation's health system.
Source: chatelaine.com
Published on 2021-01-07
How quickly will the COVID - 19 vaccines start curbing the pandemic in Canada ?
The number of Covid-19 vaccine doses injected into the arms of Ontarians in Nunavut has risen to a record high, according to new figures released by Canadian scientists and academics. The BBC’s Justin Parkinson reports.
Source: macleans.ca
Published on 2021-01-07
MakAir : Covid - 19 ventilator with a Raspberry Pi
The BBC's weekly The Boss series profiles different business leaders from around the world. This week we speak to a Spanish entrepreneur who is trying to build an open-source medical ventilator prototype with 3D printing and arduine technology, which aims to make it easier.
Source: blog.senx.io
Published on 2021-01-07
Making observability a standard practice for every engineer in 2021
Domino's Pizza has become the first app to deliver a hot pizza delivered within 30 minutes, while the coronavirus pandemic forces developers out of office and into remote collaboration. But what does this mean for the e-commerce industry?
Source: diginomica.com
Published on 2021-01-07
Provinces at odds with Ottawa over COVID - 19 vaccine distribution
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has urged the government to ensure they have as much Covid-19 vaccine as possible.The prime minister has said he is “concerned” about the speed of distribution of vaccinations to the provinces where the coronavirus cases are rising.
Source: theglobeandmail.com
Published on 2021-01-07
SCV News | Wednesday COVID - 19 Roundup : 79th Death at Henry Mayo ; L . A . County in Health Crisis of Epic Proportions
The number of people dying from Covid-19 in Los Angeles has risen to a record high, according to the latest figures from the US state of California. Officials say the number has reached more than 11,000, as the Santa Clarita Valley becomes the second county in the state.
Source: scvnews.com
Published on 2021-01-07
Social engineering as a corruption risk
When a remote government system is compromised, it could lead to the loss of personal and administrative data. But what happens when core government systems are stolen? The BBC’s James Jeffrey looks at the challenges facing those who have access to personal data?
Source: blogs.worldbank.org
Published on 2021-01-07
The Right to Repair in Massachusetts Rolls Forward | Morgan Lewis - Tech & Sourcing
Owners of motor vehicles selling in Massachusetts will be able to access mechanical data from a mobile device application, according to the latest amendment to Massachusetts’s right to repair law. The BBC looks at what it means for owners of cars.
Source: jdsupra.com
Published on 2021-01-07
The Zephyr Project Leverages New Member Tools to Improve Automation on the Road to Safety Certification
Welcome to the Zephyr Project - a project that aims to improve the safety of virtual reality operating systems in wearables and other products with constrained environments, according to reports from San Francisco, US media and broadcaster The New York Times .
Source: prnewswire.com
Published on 2021-01-07