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by Michele AmbadianApril 10, 2024 Dive into the future of technology emerging technology Calling all technology enthusiasts! Join us! Friday June 14th Emerging Technology Awards held at the iconic Capitol Visitor Center in Washington, DC This year's event promises to be bigger and bolder than ever. We delve into cutting-edge areas such as generative AI, XR technologies (including virtual and augmented reality), and the decentralized web. All these areas are making big waves in the technology world. What you can expect from emerging technology: Expert-led panel discussion: Participate in engaging discussions with leading people from across the country. Explore the…
Hmm… Wall Street is hiding a secret from you. secret? In 2024, big oil will overtake big tech. Energy stocks ended 2023 in losses as the broader market soared, but started 2024 with sharp gains, outperforming broader tech indexes this year. How energy investors keep winningof Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE) rose over 13% in the first quarter of 2024, while the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) rose only 8.7%. XLE is up 16.4% since the beginning of the year, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 is up just under 7%.Adding to this outperformance is the fact that major oil companies…
Multimedia Plus (MMP), a retail and hospitality training and communications technology company, has released an executive survey that reveals the priorities and some “pressing concerns” facing businesses heading into the summer season. We have just announced the results. “The retail and hospitality industries face unique challenges and opportunities,” said David Hulsch, MMP's chief executive officer and chief technology officer, this summer. This highlights the important role of employee training and technology in creating this.” The survey found that 40.48 percent of respondents are “enhancing training with interactive mobile learning platforms,” and 28.57 percent are “integrating mobile payment options for faster…
Located on campus since 2011, CIS Sandbox is best known for its comprehensive peer-led tutoring services and long-running “Topics in Tech” speaker series, in which Bentley alumni share their industry expertise. A technology social learning space. CIS Sandbox collaborates with external partners to explore cutting-edge technologies. This fall, six student tutors partnered with Meta to evaluate the potential of an immersive learning program using virtual reality (VR).Bentley University is one of only 15 universities in the United States to participate in Meta's U.S. University Program, proud Mark Frydenberg, Founding Director of CIS Sandbox and Distinguished Lecturer in Computer Information Systems…
Leaders of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (HSGAC) Emerging Threats and Expenditures Oversight (ETSO) Subcommittee are calling for stricter measures to prevent adversaries from accessing “sensitive technologies” such as artificial intelligence. announced a bill introducing export controls. A company based in the United States. of Export Control Strengthening Act – ETSO Chair Maggie Hassan (D.N.H.) and Ranking Member Mitt Romney (R-Utah) introduced on Tuesday – Within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to stop illegal exports, Export Enforcement Coordination Center (E2C2) will be formally established for China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea. “We must prevent our adversaries from…
Info-Tech Research Group has announced a new strategic blueprint designed to help IT leaders navigate the complexities of rapid technology growth. This framework helps organizations harness the potential of emerging technologies such as generative AI and quantum computing, ensuring that their IT strategies are not only responsive but also leverage these innovations for competitive advantage. Let's make active use of it.Toronto, April 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ – As technologies such as generative AI and quantum computing evolve at an exponential pace, organizations face a significant challenge in keeping up. This rapid evolution presents both immense opportunities and significant risks, requiring new…
Written by Fu Yun ChiBRUSSELS (Reuters) – Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Airbus and 15 other EU companies criticized a proposal to allow Amazon, Alphabet Inc's Google and Microsoft to bid for sensitive EU cloud computing contracts.Belgium, which currently holds the rotating Presidency of the European Union, has a draft plan for a certification system (EUCS) to ensure the cybersecurity of cloud services and help governments and businesses in the region choose safe and trusted vendors for their businesses. It is related to.The proposal would have required U.S. tech giants to form joint ventures with EU-based companies to store and process customer…
Given that venture capital as a whole had its worst fundraising quarter since 2016, the numbers on climate tech are riding the wave of the Inflation Control Act and other policy incentives, with both brand new funding and other policy incentives This suggests that there is a growing coalition of investors willing to make long-term bets on Start-ups and more advanced companies looking to build commercial-scale climate technology factories and clean energy farms. But the wave has probably peaked. Unless more climate technology companies can prove their worth to early investors, the sector's financial wheels could grind to a halt.”We're…
America Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned China over the weekend against overproducing clean energy products such as solar panels, wind turbines and electric vehicles (EVs) in the race to combat climate change. During her visit to the Asian country, Yellen said China's unfair trade practices – dumping artificially cheap products onto world markets – are a threat to American businesses and jobs.Washington is considering even higher surcharges If Beijing maintains its existing policies, it will impose tariffs and close trade loopholes. Chinese companies often underperform their Western counterparts for a variety of reasons, including cheaper labor and economies of scale.…
Taylor High School's varsity softball team earned its second win in District 4A-22 play on Saturday, April 6, as the Lady Ducks defeated Manor New Tech High School 11-1 at home.The Lady Ducks had a balanced attack against the Lady Titans with plenty of contributions throughout the lineup.Taylor scored two runs in the bottom of the first inning, two more in the third frame, led off the game with four runs in the fourth, and added two more runs in the fifth to close out the run rule. Applied. 6th frame.Lady Ducks sophomore Holland Long hit a two-run double in…