News about open_data on 2022-04-06
Abiding and enforcing the law scientifically
India's Supreme Court has passed a bill to allow biometric data to be collected when charged and booked into the system. But what is it like for those who can 'aid with the investigation' and how could it be handled?
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Published on 2022-04-06
Blinkit meets super - speedy goals after adopting open data lakehouse
The world’s biggest data delivery service is aiming to deliver more than 200,000 orders per day, according to a new report from the British Journal of Statistics. The BBC's Geeta Pandey looks at how it has changed the way it delivers.
Source: siliconangle.com
Published on 2022-04-06
COVID - 19 : One death and 822 new cases registered
The number of cases of Covid-19 in Malta has risen to a record high, according to the health authorities in the island's Princess Elizabeth Hospital, in which it is being treated for the first time since the start of the coronavirus pandemic in March.
Source: maltatoday.com.mt
Published on 2022-04-06
EC opens infringement proceedings against Bulgaria on electricity risk plan
Bulgaria has been accused of failing to communicate its national rules on electricity risk preparedness, a European Commission spokeswoman has told EU officials in the wake of the country’s latest infringement notice. However, the EU has said that it failed to submit certain information.
Source: sofiaglobe.com
Published on 2022-04-06
Fast - Growing Data and Analytics Providers Launch Data Cloud Alliance to Solve Modern Digital Transformation Challenges
Google has launched a new initiative to ensure data is more portable and accessible across disparate business systems, platforms, and environments - to help businesses cope with growing demands to digitally transform, according to the company's data cloud Alliance.
Source: prnewswire.com
Published on 2022-04-06
Google Cloud boosts big - data accessibility with new innovations at Data Summit
The data-to-value gap is increasing, according to a leading data analytics company at the Google Cloud Data Summit in New York, in which it’s announced new technologies and services aimed at making data more accessible to companies of all sizes.
Source: siliconangle.com
Published on 2022-04-06
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 2022-04-06
Graphing a Way out of Multipath : Robust Navigation for Autonomous Vehicles and Robots
Scientists in Japan have developed a new method to improve the positioning accuracy of cars and outdoor mobile robots, according to the British Journal of Statistics (BPS). Powered by 3D mapping data, GNSS could be able to accurately calculate signals.
Source: insidegnss.com
Published on 2022-04-06
Inclusive Britain : government response to the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities
In our series of letters from African journalists, academics and politicians, we speak to the former Minister of State for Equalities for England and Wales. Here are some of the key facts about the government's agenda, and what it means for the country.
Source: gov.uk
Published on 2022-04-06
insideBIGDATA Guide to Government - Part 2
When it comes to big data analytics, it could be worth millions of dollars a year. But what does that mean for the public sector and their businesses? Why? And where might the benefits come from, asks Tom de Castella.
Source: insidebigdata.com
Published on 2022-04-06
Insurely enters a strategic partnership with leading Nordic bank SEB
A Swedish insurtech company is making a significant investment in Europe’s financial services industry, which aims to increase the number of banks using digital technology and access to real-time data across their offerings, such as smartphones and tablets.
Source: mynewsdesk.com
Published on 2022-04-06
Mayor names advisory team to help fix Cape Town dirty waterways , sewage woes
The University of Cape Town (UCT) is to join a new committee to advise the city's water quality following the announcement of the mayor’s decision to improve the quality of its waterways and rivers. They will also share their experiences with experts.
Source: kfm.co.za
Published on 2022-04-06
Securing a Sustainable Water Resource for Dhaka
In our series of letters from African journalists, Zeinab Mohammed Salih looks at how the country’s water quality is affected by rising sea levels and pollution of the surface water. They explain why the capital of Dhaka has a long-term challenge.
Source: adb.org
Published on 2022-04-06
Time to recognize authorship of open data
Scientists are increasingly calling for open data sets to be made widely available for research purposes. But what does this mean for science? The BBC’s Tom de Castella looks at the challenges facing the science industry and how it is being managed.
Source: nature.com
Published on 2022-04-06
Up to 40 % of COVID - 19 Deaths Are in People With Diabetes , CDC Research Suggests
There’s a lot of evidence that diabetes is linked to the development of more severe Covid-19 infections, according to research. But what does this mean for diabetics and how to stay safe if you’re at risk from the virus? The BBC's Tom de Castella explains.
Source: prevention.com
Published on 2022-04-06