News about open_data on 2021-03-24
People believe VR research is all about playing games
Virtual reality (VR) could be a useful medium for online conversation, according to researchers at Science Foundation Ireland's Insight Centre for Data Analytics (Compact) project. Scientists are looking at the challenges of virtual reality and how it can help e-participation and media convergence.
Source: siliconrepublic.com
Published on 2021-03-24
6 data policy issues experts are tracking right now
Data policy is a key issue in the changing landscape of technology. Should it be harnessed in rights-respecting manner, could it help to solve society’s biggest problems or create new economic value, asks Evin Cheikosman, the data policy expert.
Source: europeansting.com
Published on 2021-03-24
A look at COVID - 19 vaccinations in Canada on Tuesday , March 23 , 2021 | iNFOnews
The latest numbers on Covid-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 10:30 p.m. ET are reporting 124,271 new vaccine doses administered for a total of 4,422,115 dose given. The nationwide, 637,930 people or 1.7 per cent of the population has been fully vaccinated.
Source: infotel.ca
Published on 2021-03-24
A look at COVID - 19 vaccinations in Canada on Wednesday , March 24 , 2021 | iNFOnews
Canada's provinces and territories have administered more than a third of their Covid-19 vaccinations over the past seven days, according to the latest figures from the Department of Health and Public Health. Here is the full list of the coronavirus vaccine numbers.
Source: infotel.ca
Published on 2021-03-24
America Makes Announces Five Awardees of Two Recent Rapid Innovation Calls Worth $370 , 500 in Total Funding
In our series of letters from African journalists, writers and business leaders, we look at the challenges facing manufacturing giant Bombardier in Northern Ireland - and how it will affect the future of the industry. Welcome to a new generation of engineers.
Source: manufacturingtomorrow.com
Published on 2021-03-24
China considers creating state - backed company to oversee tech data
China’s government is considering creating a joint venture to control the data collected by online behemoths, it has been claimed, amid growing concerns about the threat posed by the internet industry during the coronavirus lockdown in March.
Source: thestar.com.my
Published on 2021-03-24
Coronavirus Update : Weird symptoms experienced by those with initially mild cases
Health Canada reaffirms the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine is safe and effective, and is devising a warning about another rare possible side-effect of blood clots.In the last seven days, 25,303 cases were reported, up 13 per cent from the previous 7 days.
Source: theglobeandmail.com
Published on 2021-03-24
Does SQL make your business users squeal ? Oracle self - driving cloud data warehouse hides it behind a GUI if needed
Oracle has announced that it is adding a new tool to its cloud data warehouse technology, which allows users to use drag-and-drop versions of the language without being able to build queries and do their own data wrangling.
Source: theregister.com
Published on 2021-03-24
Embark and the Arizona Department of Transportation Collaborate to Promote Safe Navigation of Work Zones by Autonomous Trucks
US regulators have announced a joint effort to promote the safety of automated vehicles and highway work zones (AV) in the US state of Arizona, according to US media reports. Highway crews are being warned to be able to use these technologies.
Source: tmcnet.com
Published on 2021-03-24
INT Supports The Open Group OSDU™ Forum Mercury Release with Advanced Domain Data Visualization in the Cloud
Energy giant Northern Ireland (Int) has announced a partnership with the Open Group Office for Data Development (OSDU) - which allows operators to view their data on an open source platform in the cloud without being able to use it.
Source: prweb.com
Published on 2021-03-24
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella talks regulation , hiring and expansion in Canada | iNFOnews
Microsoft has warned that Canada's technology industry could start to "lag behind" and drag businesses alongside them, amid concerns about the impact of regulations on innovation in the country. Canadians are being urged to ensure they can create more world-class technology.
Source: infotel.ca
Published on 2021-03-24
Microsoft CEO talks regulation , hiring and expansion in Canada
Microsoft has warned that Canada's technology industry could become a threat to the global economy if it doesn't introduce new technologies to their businesses. Canadians are being urged to make changes to regulatory rules.
Source: bnnbloomberg.ca
Published on 2021-03-24
Microsoft CEO talks regulation , hiring in Canada
Microsoft's chief executive has warned Canadians not to stifle innovation with regulations when making decisions, amid growing demand for technology across the globe - but warns they could start to lag behind and drag businesses alongside them.
Source: winnipegfreepress.com
Published on 2021-03-24
New insights into geospatial data at NYC Open Data Week 2021
Warning: Cannot modify header information when sent to humans following the Open Data Week 2021. Here is a summary of what happened in the latest update of the Human Rights Watch (HRW) which has been published in January.
Source: humanitariannews.org
Published on 2021-03-24
Open Banking Becomes a Reality in Latin America | Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News – FintechNewsCH
The dawn of open banking in Latin America has been capturing the attention of global fintech investors, according to the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), a new report revealing how the region has become the world's largest financial technology sector.
Source: fintechnews.ch
Published on 2021-03-24
Previously thought to be science fiction , a planet in a triple - star system has been discovered
Scientists have successfully discovered a new planet in the Solar System. Here are some of the ways they have achieved their remarkable discoveries, including how to find an exoplanet, and why do scientists do so without help from others?
Source: theconversation.com
Published on 2021-03-24
SCV News | Tuesday COVID - 19 Roundup : L . A . County Nears Orange Tier ; SCV Cases Total 27 , 034
The number of people who have died from Covid-19 in California has risen to a record high, bringing the state’s worst-affected county to the threshold for the most-restrictive Orange Tier, according to local health officials .
Source: scvnews.com
Published on 2021-03-24
Standout Data Technology Innovators Honored in 2nd Data Breakthrough Awards Program
The winners of this year’s Data Breakthrough Awards have been revealed in Los Angeles, California, and the latest data technology awards announced in a ceremony in California. These are the first nominations to be made in the US, Canada and Northern Ireland.
Source: prweb.com
Published on 2021-03-24
The untold story of the pandemic in Canada
The BBC’s weekly The Boss series profiles different writers from around the world. This week we speak to us about the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on our lives and our economy. Each year we publish a series of letters from across the country.
Source: macleans.ca
Published on 2021-03-24
UPRNs and USRNs are crucial to planning and housing
Planning and housing in England is a key part of the government’s efforts to improve the use and interoperability of geospatial data, according to new research from the British National Institute of Geospatial Research ( Geo Place) and the National Geographic Agency (NBS).
Source: ukauthority.com
Published on 2021-03-24
Using AI to better understand natural hazards and disasters
Artificial intelligence (AI) is being used to help tackle natural disasters.Al shows great potential to support data collection and monitoring, reconstruction and forecasting, as well as early detection of extreme events.The BBC’s Jonathan Marcus reports.
Source: miragenews.com
Published on 2021-03-24