News about open_data on 2022-02-18
18 / 02 – Weekly Fintech Recap
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Source: financialit.net
Published on 2022-02-18
Acronis Hosts # CyberFit Summit with Partners from Across the Asia - Pacific Region
When it comes to cyber-security, it’s not always going to be a good year for businesses across the world, but it is already coming to an end in the age of cyber bullying and increasing threats.
Source: ilonggotechblog.com
Published on 2022-02-18
Bardasz Announces New Website Launch
A new website has been launched for the first time in more than a decade, according to the company's chief executive Pablo Perez, CEO of the Mexican petroleum firm Bardsz. The company has announced it is expanding its business to include the North American market.
Source: prnewswire.com
Published on 2022-02-18
Brazilian Space Agency Partners with AWS to Boost Nation Space Sector
Amazon has announced a joint venture with the Brazilian Space Agency, which aims to boost the economic development of the country’s space industry in the next few years, and to increase the number of companies using its platforms in their space operations.
Source: satellitetoday.com
Published on 2022-02-18
Data suggests pandemic fatalities much higher than estimated
India's COVID-19 deaths by September 2021 were six to seven times higher than officially reported, according to a new analysis of the death tolls in the country, researchers have claimed. Why does this raise the global mortality count of COVID?
Source: medicalxpress.com
Published on 2022-02-18
Get business value from AI and ML the open source way
In our series of letters from African journalists, scientists and academics are looking at how artificial intelligence is helping us make sense of it in ways we could never do manually. But what does this mean for the world of AI and machine learning?
Source: it-online.co.za
Published on 2022-02-18
How a booming environmental intelligence sector is confronting extreme weather and climate change
Environmental intelligence businesses are applying publicly available data and models for a slew of new products and services enabling governments and consumers to navigate many of the challenges facing the world today, writes the BBC’s Chris Stokel-Walker.
Source: msn.com
Published on 2022-02-18
How City Leaders Can Champion Smart City Technologies
Leaders of smart cities must be prepared to take on extracurricular activities, including training and developing their teams to become champions of change. The BBC’s Jonathan Marcus looks at the challenges of creating a citywide transformation.
Source: forbes.com
Published on 2022-02-18
How far is the public sector from reaching its digital destination ?
South Africa’s public sector is struggling to cope with a lack of digital infrastructure, according to the government. But what does it mean for those who want to get service out of their departments? The BBC's Greg Gatherer, account manager at Liferay Africa, asks.
Source: it-online.co.za
Published on 2022-02-18
Investegate |Power Metal Announcements | Power Metal : FDR - Paterson Project Exploration Update
The company seeking large-scale metal discoveries in the Paterson Province of Western Australia has released an update to shareholders. Here's a full summary of the latest phase of its exploration programme. Welcome to Power Metal Resources PLC .
Source: investegate.co.uk
Published on 2022-02-18
Isko Moreno to release SALN only if other presidential bets do
A candidate for the Philippines presidential election has said he does not want to release his most recent documents to the public, but says he has a condition to make them public for transparency. Why would he allow others to be destroyed, asks reporters.
Source: rappler.com
Published on 2022-02-18
Long An attaches importance to human resources in digital transformation : official | Sci - Tech
A plan to transform the state of e-government to digital government is being considered by a provincial committee in the Mekong Delta province of Long An, according to the local authority’s representatives. They say it will encourage people and businesses to use open data.
Source: en.vietnamplus.vn
Published on 2022-02-18
Mastercard
Mastercard is expanding its payments-focused consulting service with new practices dedicated to Open Banking, Crypto & Digital Currencies, and Social & Governance, according to a new report from the BBC’s Financial Advisory Group. Why?
Source: africa.com
Published on 2022-02-18
Meta Facebook to get tax breaks , looks at water treatment in Kuna , ID
It’s been almost two years since Facebook started operating its own data centre in the US state of Idaho. But what does it mean for the town of Kuna, which is once again known as the city of Silicon Valley, look like?
Source: boisedev.com
Published on 2022-02-18
ODSC Announces Artificial Intelligence Expo is Back In - Person with Focus on MLOPs , AI Safety , and Responsible AI
A virtual event aimed at developing artificial intelligence (AI) has been announced by the Organisation for the Development of Data Science and Technology (OSCA) in Boston and virtually opened to the public this year. Why? Welcome to a new venue in the US?
Source: prweb.com
Published on 2022-02-18
Passenger Information System Market to Surpass US$ 65 . 3 Bn by 2030 ; Notes TMR Study
The global valuation of the passenger information system market is expected to reach US$ 65.3 Bn by 2030, according to new research by the Transport for Maritime Research (TMR) (TMR) and Transport Management Strategy (SMR). Passenger information systems are increasing the value of public transport services across all modes including railways, road and sea
Source: prnewswire.com
Published on 2022-02-18
Smart , MOONTON Games mark 5 years of partnership with 2022 Mobile Legends : Bang Bang Pro League tournaments
Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Pro League (MPL) tournaments in the Philippines will be held in 2022, according to a new partnership between the two leading players of the game. They will also be among the winners of this year’s M4 World Championship.
Source: ilonggotechblog.com
Published on 2022-02-18
Sound provides new insight into the lives of blue whales
Scientists from the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary (MBAR) have learned how blue whales communicate with us, using sound recordings released from a remote marine observatory in the southern coast of England. The BBC's Tom de Castella has been speaking to scientists.
Source: phys.org
Published on 2022-02-18
STM Online Services Market Forecasts to 2025 : The Utility of Online Services is Displacing Book Former Market Niche
A new report looking at the global STM online services market has revealed a significant increase in the number of online publishing services available to the public, according to research and market analysts' latest findings. Why is it so important?
Source: prnewswire.com
Published on 2022-02-18
Study : Satellites may help predict ice avalanche threats
Scientists say they have found evidence of a potential threat to remote areas of the Himalayan valleys, which have been damaged by avalanches in the past year and could be linked to the worst floods.
Source: phys.org
Published on 2022-02-18
The 2nd Data Driven - Government Conference takes off as the U ...
Arabic newspapers have released a full transcript of their coverage of the Islamic State militants in Iraq and Syria on Wednesday. They say they have been stuck in the UK for more than two decades, but are not allowed to leave the country.
Source: menafn.com
Published on 2022-02-18
Ukraine crisis live updates - NationofChange
The United States has revised its estimate of the number of troops deployed by Russia in Ukraine, amid warnings from the West that Moscow may be seeking to attack neighbouring Ukraine. The BBC’s Tom de Castella looks at what happened.
Source: nationofchange.org
Published on 2022-02-18
University of Aberdeen : Satellites may help predict ice avalanche threats , Aberdeen study finds
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Source: indiaeducationdiary.in
Published on 2022-02-18
University of Ottawa Taps Network Contagion Research Institute , Rutgers Miller Center as Strategic Partners in Disinformation Lab
The National Centre for Research in Information Integrity (NCRI) has joined a university in Ontario to help preserve peace and civility in Canada and around the globe, according to reports from Canada's National College of Research (NRI). They are based at Rutgers University.
Source: prweb.com
Published on 2022-02-18
Vilnius Recognized for Best FDI Strategy in Europe , Climbing Through Ranks in Other Categories as Well
Lithuania’s capital, Vilnius, has been named the best place for business development in the European Cities and Regions of the Future (fDi Intelligence), according to a new report from the agency's annual rankings for the region. They include foreign direct investment and investment.
Source: lrytas.lt
Published on 2022-02-18