News about open_data on 2021-03-01

AIR to Make its Catastrophe Exposure Database Schema Available as an Open Standard
A leading insurance firm has become the first in the world to introduce an open standard for exposure data exchange, which allows companies to make better decisions about the risks of the disasters and other financial challenges in a global economy .
Source: koreabizwire.com
Published on 2021-03-01

Allegheny County covid numbers saw dramatic decline in February
The number of coronavirus cases in a Pennsylvania county has fallen to its lowest level since the pandemic began, according to the latest figures released by the Wolf Administration. Officials say they are taking measures to lift restrictions.
Source: triblive.com
Published on 2021-03-01

BudgIT condemns state refusal to publish COVID - 19 expenditures
Nigeria’s four states have responded to letters sent to the governors, commissioners and directors of Budget and Economic Planning in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, a charity has said. However, only Lagos and Niger States are yet to respond.
Source: thecable.ng
Published on 2021-03-01

Capgemini : Invent awarded contract to continue developing the European Data Portal
The European Union has awarded a contract to the Capgemini Group to continue the development of the European Data Portal.EU. Here's what you need to know about the new service and how it will be able to access public data resources across Europe within six years.
Source: marketscreener.com
Published on 2021-03-01

China Tencent Cloud to open data center in Bahrain
The Middle East’s cloud market is expected to reach $4.5 billion by 2024, according to research from the Financial Times and the BBC's weekly The Boss website. These are some of the stories surrounding the development of a cloud centre in Bahrain.
Source: arabnews.com
Published on 2021-03-01

COMMENT | Can people with allergies take Covid - 19 vaccine ?
The BBC's weekly The Boss series profiles different business leaders from around the world. This is a full transcript of the Covid-19 vaccination programme. Here is the full text of letters from the Royal College of Surgeons (RSPC) which explains the safety of vaccines.
Source: malaysiakini.com
Published on 2021-03-01

Coronavirus Update : Youth open up about adapting to life under lockdown
The coronavirus outbreak in Canada has spread to more than 20,000 countries across the world, with a total of 19,872 cases reported, flat at 0 per cent from the previous 7 days. There were 320 deaths announced, but there were fewer people being treated in hospitals.
Source: theglobeandmail.com
Published on 2021-03-01

Dublin fintech start - up Circit acquires Audapio
A deal has been struck between two leading financial technology firms in the Republic of Ireland and a UK firm that develops data analytics tools for auditing professionals. Both companies have been acquired by the Central Bank of the Ireland, the BBC has learned.
Source: siliconrepublic.com
Published on 2021-03-01

Elgin raises £4 . 25m for 210MW subsidy - free solar portfolio
A solar developer has announced it is to invest £4.3 million in a joint venture to develop solar projects in the UK, which it says will help to contribute to net zero by 2050, it has been revealed. However, the partnership is being extended.
Source: solarpowerportal.co.uk
Published on 2021-03-01

EU Cohesion policy : investment spending in projects accelerated in 2020 up to €251 billion
The EU's Cohesion policy is on the right track in spending by 2023, according to new data released by the European Commission (E Sif). Both countries are the best performers in terms of funding for emergency measures to fight the coronavirus pandemic.
Source: ec.europa.eu
Published on 2021-03-01

EU Cohesion policy : Over €60 million to improve Dubrovnik water supply and treatment system in Croatia
A project to improve water supplies in Croatia has been given the go-ahead by the European Union, which aims to boost the local economy and boost tourist attractions across the country during the coronavirus lockdown, the BBC has learned. Why?
Source: europa-nu.nl
Published on 2021-03-01

FAU | Scoot Over ! Study Reveals E - Scooter Use in Washington D . C .
The popularity of electric scooters is expected to be a moving target for several years, according to researchers at the University of Edinburgh, in London, and at Glasgow's Royal College of Art (UCL) in New York. Why is it so popular?
Source: fau.edu
Published on 2021-03-01

Govt ups efforts to nurture local materials , parts , equipment industries
Northern Ireland's economy is at its slowest level since records began in the 1970s, according to the latest figures from the States. Each year, it is expected to be almost double the number of jobs being created.
Source: koreatimes.co.kr
Published on 2021-03-01

I have allergies , can I take the Covid - 19 vaccine ?
The BBC's weekly The Boss series profiles different healthcare professionals from around the world. This week we speak to Dr Amar-Singh SSS, the chief medical officer at the Royal College of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (RSPD).
Source: freemalaysiatoday.com
Published on 2021-03-01

I have allergies Can I take the Covid - 19 vaccine ? Amar - Singh HSS | What You Think
As we implement our national Covid-19 vaccination programme, those of us who are healthcare professionals have numerous friends and acquaintances asking their friends about the safety of the vaccines. BBC News looks at the risks of allergic reactions.
Source: malaymail.com
Published on 2021-03-01

Lei Mao Log Book – ROG AI Overclocking on Linux
Asus has released an AI overclocking tool which allows PC users to benchmark their graphics and processors. Here are some of the tools available on the operating system - including a motherboard and an Intel i9900K GPU.
Source: leimao.github.io
Published on 2021-03-01

Malaysia Digital Economy Blueprint : Boosting cloud capabilities in Malaysia
The Malaysian government has launched a cloud-first strategy aimed at boosting the digital economy in the country, according to analysts and business leaders. They say the initiative will create confidence for foreign companies to invest in cloud services in Malaysia.
Source: theedgemarkets.com
Published on 2021-03-01

Malaysia Digital Economy Blueprint : Still many gaps in open data policy
The Malaysian government has announced plans to make it more accessible, reliable and comprehensive to the public. The BBC's The Edge looks at how it aims to improve its digital economy, which includes the creation of a new service catalogue.
Source: msn.com
Published on 2021-03-01

Ontario digital health program has a data quality problem , despite billions in spending
Ontarians are facing the tough reality that their health data are still fragmented, despite billions of dollars spent over the last two decades to enable fast and secure exchange of data. The BBC's Justin Parkinson looks at the challenges.
Source: theconversation.com
Published on 2021-03-01

Opinion : Toward Better Data Sharing
The past decade has seen an unprecedented growth of open sharing culture in many computational fields such as machine learning and artificial intelligence, writes the BBC's Tom de Castella. Scientists have been using the phrase “collaboration mobility” to promote collaboration.
Source: the-scientist.com
Published on 2021-03-01

Pennsylvania saw record declines in covid numbers in February
The number of new coronavirus cases in Pennsylvania has fallen to its highest level in more than a year, according to the latest figures from the state’s govnor, Tom Wolf, and the governor of the US State of Pennsylvania (AS) .
Source: triblive.com
Published on 2021-03-01

Pentagon Officials Sketch Hypersonic Strategy
The US military has outlined a strategy for hypersonic missiles that can target the adversary along coasts and inland and on sea, including access to space. The Pentagon says it will compete with China and Russia in developing and deploying this capability.
Source: thediplomat.com
Published on 2021-03-01

Tencent Cloud looks to tap Middle East growth with Bahrain data centre
The world's biggest cloud firm has announced plans to launch its first public cloud facility in the Middle East and North Africa, which it hopes could boost digital growth in a bid to boost the global economy and boost local businesses' ability to use cloud services.
Source: msn.com
Published on 2021-03-01

This Software Giant Declared War On Amazon . Will Other Open Source Companies Follow ?
Amazon’s cloud computing division has been threatened with selling its own version of its free software. But what does this mean for a company that says it is “ethically challenged” by its owners? BBC News looks at the dispute between the two companies.
Source: forbes.com
Published on 2021-03-01

Tundra vegetation shows similar patterns along microclimates from Arctic to sub - Antarctic
Scientists say they have found evidence that plant communities across the Arctic and Greenland ecosystems are consistent with climate change rules, according to a new study published in Nature Ecology & Evolution (Nature Ecological & evolution). Why?
Source: phys.org
Published on 2021-03-01

Westmoreland County covid number dropped dramatically in February
The number of new cases of coronavirus in Westmoreland has fallen sharply in February, according to the county’s chief inspector of emergency admissions (CCDC) Derek Wilshaw. Officials have revealed their latest figures.
Source: triblive.com
Published on 2021-03-01