News about open_data on 2021-12-06

2021 Winners And Losers In Fintech And Banking
The Fintech Snark Tank, a leading technology company in the UK, is looking at the winners and the rare losers in banking and fintech. But what does this mean for those who failed to achieve their greatest dreams?
Source: forbes.com
Published on 2021-12-06

Aggregator launches fully digital home loan
A credit decision engine is being developed to offer a fully digital home loan to brokers, according to the UK’s largest mortgage lenders syndicate which makes it easier for investors to buy their own loans for the first time.
Source: theadviser.com.au
Published on 2021-12-06

Bezos fund awards $443M for environmental justice , climate
Amazon’s founder Jeff Bezos has announced a $443 million grant to support climate change activists fighting the challenges facing US President Joe Biden in the 2020 presidential elections, which could see millions of dollars worth of money raised.
Source: eenews.net
Published on 2021-12-06

British soldiers should be visibly deployed near Russian border , says Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said he is willing to offer its own security guarantees for the West in return for a firm agreement with Ukraine to join Nato.Bilateral talks behind closed doors have reportedly kicked off but with no visible progress yet.
Source: telegraph.co.uk
Published on 2021-12-06

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 coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours in Québec city. Here is a full transcript of the latest data published by the National Statistics Agency (INPQ).
Source: newswire.ca
Published on 2021-12-06

DXC - Lloyd joint venture set for enlarged remit on Blueprint Two execution
Despite a growing number of reports, it could be harder to imagine when it comes to the issue of coronavirus - especially for those affected by the coronavirus pandemic, which means it is easier for the economy to survive.
Source: insuranceinsider.com
Published on 2021-12-06

Energy retailers gear up for open energy data rights
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has been given an extra six months to comply with its data protection rules, according to a spokesman for energy retailers EnergyAustralia and AGL. The AEMO is being managed by the energy industry.
Source: afr.com
Published on 2021-12-06

farmlandgrab . org | Lack of resolution mechanisms result to palm oil conflicts to fester in Indonesia
Indonesia has no effective mechanisms for resolving its epidemic of land conflicts between rural communities and palm oil companies, according to a new study. The BBC’s Hans Nicholas Jong looks at the challenges facing the industry in the Indonesian archipelago.
Source: farmlandgrab.org
Published on 2021-12-06

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 2021-12-06

How TikTok Keeps You Watching
TikTok has been criticised for using its algorithm to steer the life of children. But what does this mean for children and adults, says a document published by the BBC’s Financial Times and the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
Source: nytimes.com
Published on 2021-12-06

How TikTok reads your mind
China’s TikTok app ByteDance has published a new document which reveals how it works on the Chinese tech giant. They claim they have been working for the firm. But what is it like to work on these two apps?
Source: bdnews24.com
Published on 2021-12-06

Industrial engineer turns his AI talent to personalised nutrition
A Turkish entrepreneur who developed three new businesses including a legal AI-tech based microbiome health firm named Enbiosis has told the BBC how he wanted to use his earnings to do something big.The BBC’s weekly The Boss series profiles different business leaders from around the world.
Source: nutraingredients.com
Published on 2021-12-06

Luxembourg progresses to 8th rank in EU digitalisation index
Luxembourg has scored higher than the rest of the European Union in the digital economy, according to a new report by the EU's Commission for Digital Economy and Social Development (DESI), which published the latest index of EU nations in November.
Source: delano.lu
Published on 2021-12-06

Open Banking Forum unveils future of $22 . 5tr global financial industry
Banking and financial services are soon going to be faceless, touchless and painless experience for customers where transactions are fully automated, nearly effortless or painlessly experience, a conference has been told in New York. These are some of the lessons learned by delegates.
Source: gulftoday.ae
Published on 2021-12-06

Pangea urges partners to help businesses with PSTN migrations
The switch-off of the UK’s main telephone network (PTN) is a big threat to businesses, according to BT. But how does this mean for Channel partners and wholesale lines rental, asks Chris Stokel-Walker, BBC News.
Source: totaltele.com
Published on 2021-12-06

Release of 2021 Atlas of Canada World Map
The 2021 Atlas of Canada World Map is freely available for anyone to view and download, according to the Canadian government. Here, the BBC’s Jonathan Wilkinson looks at what it means for the nation and how it is being treated in Canada.
Source: miragenews.com
Published on 2021-12-06

SES Government Rolls Out New Hydra Platform for US Government Customers
The US government has launched a new monitoring and control system to serve its U.S. government and military customers. What does it mean for those using the latest technologies, asks Tom de Castella, chief executive of US intelligence agency SES.
Source: satellitetoday.com
Published on 2021-12-06

SES Government Solutions Releases New Unified Operational Network
The US government has launched a new monitoring and control system that provides end-to-end situational awareness to the public and military during the coronavirus lockdown, it has been revealed by the agency's chief executive Tony Blair.
Source: financialbuzz.com
Published on 2021-12-06

The fifth techUK Digital Ethics Summit : Reflecting on the past and the future
The digital ethics summit has been held at techUK in London. But what does this mean for people and the planet, and why do we still need to stay on the right course, asks Sue Daley, the director of technology and innovation in the UK. Why?
Source: techuk.org
Published on 2021-12-06

The Paypers | Insight into payments | News | Reports
This is a full transcript of the latest payments and fintech news published by the BBC's Consumer Electronics Show (CERN) on Wednesday morning. Welcome to our weekly series of updates about the technology industry and the digital economy in the world.
Source: thepaypers.com
Published on 2021-12-06

Where the dollars go : Lobbying a big business for large food and beverage CPGs
Coca-Cola has become the world's biggest spending on lobbying, according to a new report published by the Center for Responsibility Politics in Washington, D.C., in which it spent more than $38.2 million annually.
Source: fooddive.com
Published on 2021-12-06

Why has Da Nang taken the lead in digital transformation ?
Vietnam's central city of Da Nang has topped the Digital Transformation Index (DTI) rankings for localities in all three key pillars of digital government, digital economy and digital social society, according to the Ministry of Information and Communications. This is a review of the digital transformation situation in Vietnam.
Source: vietnamnet.vn
Published on 2021-12-06