News about open_data on 2022-06-14

An app carrying blood type data should be launched to protect life
Bangladesh is celebrating World Blood Donor Day, which marks the end of a devastating fire that killed at least 70 people in the capital, Dhaka, on 5 June 2018. Why is it so important to donate blood to the health of the society?
Source: tbsnews.net
Published on 2022-06-14

4 Initiatives Working to Map and Improve Informal Transit in Africa
A new initiative is being launched in Africa, which aims to improve public transport across the continent, with a phased award of more than US$30,000 (£36,000). Each project is helping to shift the digital understanding of African cities.
Source: thecityfix.com
Published on 2022-06-14

ClassLink Receives 2022 SIIA CODiE Award for Best Administrative Solution
A US company has been named the best administrative solution for the second year in a row in the prestigious SiIA Consumer Electronic Advisory Awards (SIIA) awards for its efforts to help school systems implement, access and use all their digital resources.
Source: prnewswire.com
Published on 2022-06-14

Elysium Analytics Launches Elysium Search , a Native Application on Snowflake Marketplace
Welcome to Street Insider, a free trial of the latest Elysium Search app which provides full-text search capabilities natively in the Snowflake Data Cloud. Here is the full transcript of what happens to your stocks and why.
Source: streetinsider.com
Published on 2022-06-14

EU Data Governance Act : Europe Regulating Big Data | Cooley LLP
The European Union's new data governance rules have been published by the European Parliament and the Council. What does it mean for companies based in the US and other countries outside the EU? The BBC News website looks at some of the key changes to the law.
Source: jdsupra.com
Published on 2022-06-14

How SuperMeat is helping cultivated meat take off
Scientists are using stem cells as a starting point in creating meat for food. The BBC’s weekly The Boss series profiles different business leaders from around the world, including Ido Savir, founder of SuperMeat, and chief executive of the company.
Source: fooddive.com
Published on 2022-06-14

Irish teams to work on global search portal for ocean data
Two Irish researchers have been awarded an international award for their work to improve access to global ocean data and information systems - including the use of a search engine and web portal for the public and the academics in the Republic of Ireland, according to the University of Dublin.
Source: siliconrepublic.com
Published on 2022-06-14

ISRO - NASA Space Apps 2022 challenge is here ; Check details , know how to participate
The Indian Space Research Organization has joined a global competition to showcase its talent on space apps, including the GSAT-24 mission to the United States in October 2022, the US space agency has announced. However, it is not the first such event in history.
Source: tech.hindustantimes.com
Published on 2022-06-14

Municipalities missing deadlines because of construction register errors
The new building register is "not ready for use" and has "considerable issues", the Human Rights Association ( hol) has warned in its latest findings. However, the new register needs to be replaced until it can be brought up to scratch.
Source: news.err.ee
Published on 2022-06-14

Open Banking strides forward but full potential for consumers still to be realised
Open Banking, a new payments directive for the UK’s biggest financial institutions, is being launched by the European Commission. But what is it like for third parties to offer their services to customers, asks HSBC Group's chief executive.
Source: bobsguide.com
Published on 2022-06-14

PLDT concerned about proposal to make it easier for ISPs to enter broadband market
The Philippines’ broadband industry will be allowed to compete for the scarce frequency which are available to players like the telecoms, a lawyer has told the Consumer Protection Commission (CBI) in the country’s annual stockholders’ meeting.
Source: gmanetwork.com
Published on 2022-06-14

PLDT seeks clarification on proposed open access law - BusinessWorld Online
The company which owns and operates a network in the Philippines has said it will not compete for the scarce frequency it offers to players like us when they own and operate their networks without being allowed to obtain public convenience.
Source: bworldonline.com
Published on 2022-06-14

Role of the Polio Network in COVID - 19 Vaccine Delivery and Essential Immunization : Lessons Learned for Successful Transition
The World Health Organization (WHO) says polio assets are well positioned to play a vital role in achieving Covid-19 vaccines. The BBC's Chris Stokel-Walker looks at why they are able to pivot to support national health programmes.
Source: comminit.com
Published on 2022-06-14

Sajid Javid highlights plans for platform and legal change to support data sharing in care
The NHS in England should be able to share data with each other by 2023, a new data strategy has revealed, as the government tries to make it easier for decision makers to co-ordinate care between the two separate sectors.
Source: ukauthority.com
Published on 2022-06-14

Statistics Dept : Kawasanku open data platform displays demographic profile of Malaysia
Malaysia's statistics department has launched a new data platform which shows the demographic profile of the population, as well as the progress of planning proposals in the parliamentary and state constituencies, according to official figures from the Department of State Statistics.
Source: thestar.com.my
Published on 2022-06-14

The fintech - enabled future for MSMEs | The Manila Times
The coronavirus pandemic has played a significant role in the widespread adoption of e-wallets and financial technology, writes the BBC's Jonathan Marcus, chief executive of the Financial Advisory Group, and founder of Fintech.
Source: manilatimes.net
Published on 2022-06-14

These towns and small cities are getting edge data centres
South Africa's largest mobile network provider has announced plans to expand its network across the country to more than half a million fibre optics (ISPs) and 5G providers in the next few years, it has been revealed. Why?
Source: mybroadband.co.za
Published on 2022-06-14

Vietnam to transform postal industry into foundation for digital agriculture | Business
The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MIC) has announced plans to develop a range of digital strategy aimed at developing e-commerce in Vietnam, including the creation of the National Digital Address System (NDAS) for the first time in more than 20 years.
Source: sggpnews.org.vn
Published on 2022-06-14