News about open_data on 2021-11-18

A revamped state - of - the - art forest and land monitoring tool to reverse forest loss and combat climate change
The UN’s climate change summit has taken place in Glasgow, Scotland, in the wake of the COP26 global warming crisis. But what does it mean for the environment? The BBC's Chris Stokel-Walker looks at the challenges.
Source: fao.org
Published on 2021-11-18

Adatree unveils first COO
A new chief operating officer has been appointed at a digital bank start-up which has spent more than two decades in the banking industries, according to the company responsible for the digital economy. Why is it going to be named?
Source: mortgagebusiness.com.au
Published on 2021-11-18

Bahrain , Saudi to launch health passport for smooth causeway travel
Bahrain and Saudi Arabia have agreed to launch a new passport system to help citizens travel between the two kingdoms during the coronavirus lockdown, it has been announced by the country’s data watchdog. UAE officials have said the move was approved.
Source: tradearabia.com
Published on 2021-11-18

Building trust in government through data - driven decisions – Global Government Forum
The Belgian government and other governments have uncovered new ways to increase citizens’ trust by using data insights and digitalisation. The BBC’s weekly The Boss series profiles different business leaders from around the world, including the BBC's Chris Stokel-Walker.
Source: globalgovernmentforum.com
Published on 2021-11-18

Chronicle . lu
The first edition of the EU Open Data Day will be held on 23 November 2021. Here is the full list of events announced by the event's organisers. The event is being held across the European Union, including a conference on open data and data visualisation.
Source: chronicle.lu
Published on 2021-11-18

COVID - 19 Pandemic - The government presents its daily update
The Canadian National Health Service (CNW) has released the most recent data on the evolution of Covid-19 in the last 24 hours. Here is a full summary of what happened to the city of Québec during the coronavirus outbreak in which the total number of people infected to 436,084.
Source: newswire.ca
Published on 2021-11-18

Databricks Launches Tech Partner Portal With Pre - Built Data Lakehouse Integrations
Data lakehouse technology developer Databricks has launched an online portal to help customers find data, analytics software and AI tools from a range of data provider partners, the CRN has confirmed. Both firms have announced they will be worth $1m (£1m).
Source: crn.com
Published on 2021-11-18

DexBrowser Reaches Key Strategic Partnership with FantomStarter , and Will Announce IDO on the Platform
Dex browser has announced a joint partnership with FantomStarter, which aims to make decentralised trading more accessible and profitable to all. The launch dates are expected to be revealed later this year, BBC News has learned.
Source: coinspeaker.com
Published on 2021-11-18

EY - IAMAI report suggests light touch regulation for Non Personal Data
Data firms in India have expressed mixed opinions about the need for a separate non-personal data regulation framework, according to reports from the European Union of Data (EY) and the Medianama Association of India (Amai). They say they have no agreement.
Source: medianama.com
Published on 2021-11-18

Government & Policy
This week's HMS Insights series profiles different industries from around the world. This is a full transcript of how the digital healthcare system has changed since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, and how it can be used to tackle the challenges of digital technology.
Source: healthcareitnews.com
Published on 2021-11-18

IPC Buffer Sizes
In our series of letters from African journalists, the BBC's weekly The Boss series profiles different users from around the world. This week we speak to the creator of the Unix pipe, which explains how it works and how they communicate through it.
Source: netmeister.org
Published on 2021-11-18

Kubernetes and Cloud Native Essentials Training and KCNA Certification Now Available
Cloud native software is being tested for entry-level qualifications, according to a new exam announced by two leading computing foundations in the US and Northern Ireland. A new course has been released to help prepare individuals for the exam.
Source: prnewswire.com
Published on 2021-11-18

Lacson to put in place geo - tagging system to stop corruption in infra projects
A senator in the Philippines has announced a geo-tagging system to provide an open data visualization platform containing all public infrastructure projects to be visible to the public, if he wins the 2022 presidential election, which could see him become the next president.
Source: mb.com.ph
Published on 2021-11-18

New Analyses of Two AZD7442 COVID - 19 Phase III Trials in High - Risk Populations Confirm Robust Efficacy and Long - Term Prevention
A monoclonal antibody developed in the US has reduced the risk of developing Covid-19 symptoms, according to new data from a phase III trial in which it is being tested in Los Angeles, US and Canadian scientists have said.
Source: businesswire.com
Published on 2021-11-18

New and improved SODAQ AIR leads to worldwide air quality mo ...
Cyclists in Europe, the US and other countries can now monitor air quality themselves, while creating a global network of cyclists who monitor the quality of their vehicles. Powered by the Sniffer bike project, cyclist volunteers are being encouraged to use the device.
Source: menafn.com
Published on 2021-11-18

Nigeria Identitypass closes $360k pre - seed funding . 2 other things and a trivia
Identitypass, a Nigerian digital compliance and security company, has announced its closure of $360k pre-seed funding and is expected to expand its team. Here are five things you need to know about the tech industry this week, and why.
Source: ripplesnigeria.com
Published on 2021-11-18

Okredo Raises €1m , Helping SMEs Reduce Risk and Drive Profits via Open Data
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Source: financialit.net
Published on 2021-11-18

Ping Lacson vows to waive bank secrecy if elected president
A senator in the Philippines has announced he is to waive his rights under the Bank Secrecy Law within the first 100 days of his presidency, which will be dedicated to laying the foundation for a clean government in their public officials.
Source: sunstar.com.ph
Published on 2021-11-18

SAP doubles down on citizen developer strategy
A lack of developers in the IT department is a growing problem for many businesses, according to the company’s chief executive. But how does this mean for those who are developing their own projects, asks the BBC's Chris Stokel-Walker.
Source: reseller.co.nz
Published on 2021-11-18

SCV News | Wednesday COVID Roundup : Skilled Nursing Facilities To Complete Booster Shot Administering
The number of deaths linked to coronavirus in Los Angeles has risen to a record high, according to health officials in the southern California state of California, with the total cases rising by more than 1,400 each day, the state's health service has said.
Source: scvnews.com
Published on 2021-11-18

Surge in Russian secret export to NATO members -- Puppet Masters -- Sott . net
Russia has become one of the world's largest exports of secret goods, according to a new report from the Moscow Customs Service (FSB). Why is it so expensive for foreign nations to import sensitive items to the US and Germany?
Source: sott.net
Published on 2021-11-18

The Beirut Explosion : UAV Mapping as a First Step to Recovery
The BBC's weekly The Boss series profiles different business leaders from around the world. This week we speak to a team based in Lebanon who helped to identify the damage caused by an explosion in the capital Beirut, which killed more than 200 people.
Source: gim-international.com
Published on 2021-11-18

Vilnius - based open data startup Okredo raises €1M
Businesses that deal with delayed payments to their customers are being given a new funding boost to help them secure financial stability in the European markets, it has been revealed by the company’s chief executive Tony Blair.
Source: arcticstartup.com
Published on 2021-11-18