News about open_data on 2021-07-12

DfT explores open data options for EV chargepoints
The government has published a market notice for support for app developers and other data gatherers to develop services on the lines of bus and bus services in some cities in England and Wales, which could be locked into cyber-criminals during the pandemic.
Source: ukauthority.com
Published on 2021-07-12

Global Smart Cities Market to Reach $2 . 5 Trillion by 2026
The global market for smart cities is expected to reach US$2.5 Trillion by 2026, according to an analysis of a report published by the Global Smart Cities Initiative (GNW) in New York, the US state-run agency has said.
Source: globenewswire.com
Published on 2021-07-12

ODSC West 2021 to Become the Largest Hybrid Data Science and Machine Learning Conference this November 16 - 18
The world’s biggest data science conference is to be held in the US this year, organisers have announced. They will focus on the most in-demand and emerging trends in artificial intelligence, such as machine vision, and cybersecurity. But what will they do?
Source: prweb.com
Published on 2021-07-12

Ridhwaan Suliman : Covid stats + empathy = a Twitter tre ...
When Ridhwaan Suliman started using Twitter, he would be the first South African scientist to become a Covid-19 communications consultant on the social media platform, which has already reached more than 22,500 followers. But what does it mean for him?
Source: dailymaverick.co.za
Published on 2021-07-12

The internet of things as an agent of change
The coronavirus pandemic has led to a surge in the number of businesses connected to the internet, according to Microsoft's annual forecast for the next decade. Why is the technology being used to help companies cope with the challenges facing the coronavirus outbreak?
Source: technologyrecord.com
Published on 2021-07-12

TNT to launch Kilig - Saya Express via LRT - 1 on July 19
July is a busy month for commuters across the Indonesian city of Balintawak, with the launch of the “Kilig-Saya Express” train which aims to celebrate the first 500 passengers per station, including rappers and pop stars.
Source: mb.com.ph
Published on 2021-07-12

To the African Union on the Fifth African Anti - Corruption Day
Transparency International has welcomed the African Union Convention on Preventing and Combatting Corruption (Corruption) in a ceremony in the capital, Addis Ababa, on the eve of the fifth African Anti-corruption Day (July 11). Here are five things you need to know about the issue.
Source: nation.sc
Published on 2021-07-12

Worry as hackers target driving permit company
Ugandan police say they have detected a number of attacks on the country's driving licence system, which could lead to the arrest of several people, and arrests of more than 1,500 suspected illegal immigrants in the region.
Source: monitor.co.ug
Published on 2021-07-12