News about open_data on 2022-09-30
The Sky is for Everyone : Talking with Princeton women in astrophysics
Scientists at Princeton University have been making a remarkable contribution to the science of astronomy, but they are not just the first two women to be appointed to their university degrees, writes the BBC’s Lucy Kellaway. Why?
Source: princeton.edu
Published on 2022-09-30
8th World Forest Week
A series of events has been held across the world for the first time in more than a decade. This year, the FAO's World Forest Week took place in the United States. The BBC looks at how it changed the way we live and work on the ground.
Source: fao.org
Published on 2022-09-30
A vigil honors the life of unhoused woman who touched her community
A man has been charged with the murder of a 19-year-old woman in the US state of Oregon when she was killed while unhoused during the coronavirus outbreak. Here is the full transcript of the deaths of 13 people who were among them.
Source: dailyemerald.com
Published on 2022-09-30
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X Review : Faster than Core i9 ?
We've been looking at some of the most exciting processors in the world, including the new Ryzen 7 7700X, and a new processor designed to deliver the best performance of its forthcoming AM5 platform. But what do we know about the processor?
Source: techspot.com
Published on 2022-09-30
API series - SAS : APIs and the rise of the analytics economy
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has fundamentally altered the landscape of analytics, by making it quickly consumable. Why are they central to how we can deliver Analytical business value in the cloud and other services beside us? Does it work?
Source: computerweekly.com
Published on 2022-09-30
Australian hacker who breached 10 mn people data concealed their identity
Australia's police have launched an international investigation into the Optus cyber attack in which hundreds of Australians were reported to have their personal information compromised, the government has announced, amid growing concerns over the threat of the hack.
Source: business-standard.com
Published on 2022-09-30
Australian police seek to protect customers after Optus hack
Australians are being warned that their personal information has been compromised in a massive cyber attack on Optus telecoms in the past few weeks, authorities have said, as they continue to patrol the country’s dark web .
Source: aljazeera.com
Published on 2022-09-30
Dubai ranked first in Arab World in UN E - Government Survey 2022
Dubai has been named one of the world’s best-performing digital governments, according to the Crown Prince of Dubai, as part of a global survey of digital services in major cities across the Middle East and the Pacific nations, the BBC understands.
Source: arynews.tv
Published on 2022-09-30
e - Business Register access to be free - of - charge from Saturday
Companies and businesses will now be able to access their personal data free of charge, according to the Ministry of Justice in a bid to improve transparency in the business sector, it has been announced by the island's justice ministry, the BBC has learned.
Source: news.err.ee
Published on 2022-09-30
Estonia No 1 in UN ranking of e - services , Tallinn 3rd
Estonia's capital Tallinn has been named the best e-services in the world, according to a new international survey of digital governance across the country. Both cities have been ranked third and fourth places in their global rankings.
Source: baltictimes.com
Published on 2022-09-30
EuroGeographics Joins EU Mission Adaptation to Climate Change
The European Union’s climate agency has been named as a new initiative to tackle the threat posed by the global warming pandemic, according to EuroGeographics, its chief scientist and director of the European Environmental Protection Agency (Ecovi).
Source: geospatialworld.net
Published on 2022-09-30
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 2022-09-30
How Data Science Can Solve Africa Problems at Science Summit UNGA 77
The world's biggest network for professional data scientists in Africa is holding a session at the UN Science Summit in New York, United Nations, on the 26th of September. The BBC Africa Eye looks at what it means for Africans to be able to get their skills.
Source: newsghana.com.gh
Published on 2022-09-30
Local Government Data Fellowship in Nepal
Funds forngos are being used to fund funds for anyone who wants to raise money for the financial markets of the United States. Here is their guide to how they can help fundraising using the digital currency - and how it can be used.
Source: fundsforngos.org
Published on 2022-09-30
Marking ten years of open access at the World Bank Group
In our series of letters from African journalists, journalist Arne Hoel looks at what has changed at the World Bank when it launched its Open Access policy. But what does it mean for researchers and the public in the world of knowledge publishing? Why?
Source: blogs.worldbank.org
Published on 2022-09-30
Microsoft makes Teams calls on Windows sound better , testing on Mac ongoing
Microsoft is using artificial intelligence (AI) to make its voice calls sound better, especially in poor internet connectivity conditions. But could it be enough to fix your voice problems when it comes to Teams telephones, asks Chris Stokel-Walker.
Source: neowin.net
Published on 2022-09-30
Moneydance Review
Moneydance is one of the most popular personal finance apps on the market. But what does it mean for anyone who wants to use it? The BBC's weekly The Boss series profiles different business leaders from around the world, from across the country, to the UK and Canada.
Source: pcmag.com
Published on 2022-09-30
Nedbank Chipo Mushwana on a cashless society in SA
In our series of letters from African business leaders, we look at how the digitalisation is a solution to Africa's economic development. Here are some of the key questions being discussed at BusinessTech conference in New York on Tuesday.In our latest series, the BBC looks at the challenges facing the technology industry.
Source: bizcommunity.com
Published on 2022-09-30
Optu opaque Singapore owner faces scrutiny over hacking attack
The chairman of the Singtel risk committee should be questioned over the alleged hacking of a telecoms company, according to an Australian academic and former lawyer.The BBC’s Alex Ellinghausen has been speaking to the BBC about the breach.
Source: afr.com
Published on 2022-09-30
Optus breach : Will CEO Kelly Bayer Rosmarin resign after horror week ?
In our series of letters from African journalists, Australian writer and columnist Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani looks at a massive data breach that has gripped Australia’s attention since it was revealed at 2pm on the public holiday called to mourn the Queen.
Source: smh.com.au
Published on 2022-09-30
Palantir to empower US DoD units with key AI / ML capabilities
The US Army has secured a new contract to develop artificial intelligence technologies for the armed services and special forces across the country, according to reports from the US government and the Department of Defense (DoD) in New York, on Wednesday.
Source: army-technology.com
Published on 2022-09-30
Police say hacker concealed ID in Australian privacy br ...
Australian police have launched a major international investigation into the hacking of Optus, the second-largest wireless carrier in the world. The government blames lax cybersecurity at the Telecommunications giant for the theft of personal information of millions of customers.
Source: accesswdun.com
Published on 2022-09-30
Police say hacker concealed ID in Australian privacy breach
Australian police have launched a major international investigation into the hacking of Optus, the second-largest wireless carrier in the world. The government blames lax cybersecurity at the Telecommunications company for the theft of current and former customers’ personal information.
Source: abcnews.go.com
Published on 2022-09-30
State and Local Agencies Automate Data Analysis with Software as a Service
Virginia’s chief data officer, James Shimmin, says it is a step closer to making it easier for people to access the data on their own terms without having to make requests to IT staff to build reports for themselves.
Source: statetechmagazine.com
Published on 2022-09-30
Unlocking Islamic finance through open banking and blockchain
In our series of letters from African journalists, Zeinab Mohammed looks at how the Islamic finance sector has changed since the start of the Islamist kingdom's transition to a new generation of Muslims in the Middle East, which is now being developed.
Source: investmentweek.co.uk
Published on 2022-09-30
WIOCC secures US$30 mln to expand digital infrastructure network in Africa
In our series of letters from African journalists, Africa’s digital infrastructure needs to be improved, including a lack of access to internet connections in the continent. These are some of the key quotes from Africa's financial regulators. The BBC Africa Eye looks at the issue.
Source: ecofinagency.com
Published on 2022-09-30