News about open_data on 2022-02-02
Above the Trend Line – Your Industry Rumor Central for 2 / 2 / 2022
In our series of letters from across the world, we’re looking at the latest news stories floating around the big data, data science and machine learning industries. Here are some of the stories you need to find out about the industry rumours and buzz.
Source: insidebigdata.com
Published on 2022-02-02
AI will help to accelerate sustainable development
The United Nations has launched a new networking tool aimed at boosting global collaboration on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the fight against climate change, gender, equality, and other sustainable development priorities - including the coronavirus pandemic.
Source: it-online.co.za
Published on 2022-02-02
Author Amy Zegart on the future of American intelligence
In our series of letters from African journalists, scientists and academics explain the impact of technology on intelligence collection and analysis, and how they have been affecting the work of the computing industry in the past few decades, writes Michael Morell.
Source: msn.com
Published on 2022-02-02
Crisp Raises $35M in Series B to Accelerate Growth as Adoption of Supply Chain Data and Optimization Technology Skyrockets
Consumer goods platform Crisp has raised more than $33M in a series of funding aimed at boosting growth in the industry. Here is the full transcript of the latest financial announcements from the company's chief executives.
Source: itnewsonline.com
Published on 2022-02-02
Denver diners remain wary of restaurants
With the Denver metro dropping its mask and vaccine mandates, restaurateurs are left wondering whether tighter restrictions will change consumer confidence in indoor dining, according to new figures. But what does this mean for restaurants and other businesses?
Source: axios.com
Published on 2022-02-02
Dog Aging Project , resource for scientists in many fields
Researchers at the Texas A&M University and the University of Washington School of Medicine have completed a major dog age project which aims to help scientists understand the benefits of their pets.The project is expected to run for at least 10 years.
Source: miragenews.com
Published on 2022-02-02
Dune Analytics Closes $69 , 420 , 000 Series B Led by Coatue
Norway's largest analytics firm has raised more than $1 billion in a series of rounds, raising $69,420,000 in the latest round of its annual round which values the company at $1bn (£6bm).Dune says it is making on-chain crypto data accessible and consumable through its community-powered platform.
Source: wfmz.com
Published on 2022-02-02
Dune Analytics raises $69M to empower web3 data analysts
One of the world’s biggest investors has raised more than $1 billion in funding rounds linked to the development of Web3, a digital currency marketplace housing in the US, and the creation of an e-commerce platform for cryptocurrency.
Source: siliconangle.com
Published on 2022-02-02
Founded by Ex - Uber Data Architect and Apache Hudi Creator ,
Data has become the driving force of innovation across nearly every industry in the world, but businesses still struggle to build and maintain data architectures that can economically scale at the fast-paced growth of their data warehouses, writes the BBC's Geeta Pandey.
Source: globenewswire.com
Published on 2022-02-02
MIL - OSI : Crisp Raises $35M in Series B to Accelerate Growth as Adoption of Supply Chain Data and Optimization Technology Skyrockets
A new venture in the consumer goods industry has raised more than $40m (£30m) in a series of funding schemes, according to the latest financial figures from the Global Retail Consortium (G20) Partnership (GLP).
Source: foreignaffairs.co.nz
Published on 2022-02-02
Missing the opportunity to leapfrog to the new normal
In our series of letters from African journalists, economist and social scientist, Joseph Warungu looks at the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the world's economy and its impact on democracy and rights. Here, he explains the challenges facing countries where governments are both capable and legitimate.
Source: mb.com.ph
Published on 2022-02-02
New HHS task force formed to prevent human trafficking
The US Department of Health (HHS) has announced a new task force to tackle human trafficking in the US. But what does it mean for the country's health system and how it is affected by the growing number of people being trafficked into the United States?
Source: healthcarefinancenews.com
Published on 2022-02-02
Perilous Gulf Widens Between Russia & U . S . at the UN
The US and Russia have clashed at a meeting in Washington on Monday amid tensions between the two major powers, according to reports from the US intelligence agency (U.N.) and the Russian Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia, who has visited Washington.
Source: strategic-culture.org
Published on 2022-02-02
Study : COVID - 19 infections tend to be milder in fully vaccinated patients
Covid-19 breakthrough infections in fully vaccinated patients are significantly lower than those of partially vaccinationed patients, a new study suggests. However, how effective are vaccines to prevent the spread of the disease, asks the BBC.
Source: news-medical.net
Published on 2022-02-02
Top Data Ranking Shows Singapore and Silicon Valley Tie for Second Place , Northern Virginia Gets First Place
The Republic of Singapore has been named the world's largest data centre market for the third year in a row, according to an annual report published by the tech giant Tech Times. They also rank the US' Silicon Valley region behind Hong Kong and Sydney.
Source: techtimes.com
Published on 2022-02-02
Unemployment associated with increase in violence early in COVID - 19 pandemic
The economic disadvantage and income inequality have been linked to a rise in violence in the US during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to researchers at the University of California, US research suggests. They say they are concerned about the impact of the coronavirus outbreak.
Source: health.ucdavis.edu
Published on 2022-02-02
United Kingdom Government procurement law reform : a brief comparison to New Zealand
A new search tool has been launched to find the right lawyer for anyone who wants to work with someone else in the UK. Please help us find out if you want to apply for an inquiry or prosecution against another man or woman.
Source: lexology.com
Published on 2022-02-02
We have a brand - new unicorn with nearly $70 million investment : Dune Analytics !
The world’s largest analytics firm has raised more than a billion dollars in funding to help analysts gain more insights on their new web3 platforms, it has been revealed. Why? A new initiative is being launched in the US.
Source: arcticstartup.com
Published on 2022-02-02
Zetta Genomics gains £2 . 5m seed funding to realise the power of genomic data in precision medicine
Three UK companies have secured £2.5 million in funding for a pioneering project to deliver precision medicine at scale, which aims to bring the world’s largest genome-based discovery and delivery of medicines into the lab. These are the winners.
Source: pharmiweb.com
Published on 2022-02-02