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Ivy Tech Community College will invest $4 million to create a microelectronics training program in Bloomington that officials hope will lead graduates to high-paying careers.Local economic development leaders said the investment was a “pivotal step” to strengthen the region's burgeoning microelectronics industry.Ivy Tech expects the first 20 students to begin their studies this fall, with plans to eventually grow the program to 100 graduates per year, said Adam Gross, vice president of Ivy+ Career Link. Stated.The state's community college system will invest $4 million over five years in Bloomington, including $2 million in the first year, to invest in startups,…

You've heard about insurtech, fintech, etc., but there's a new player on the block. Introducing construction technology. The latest in the 21st century's digitally driven innovation renaissance. “Five years ago, when you talked about construction technology, very few people knew about it. I went to a conference and said I'm going to invest in Contec. And people said, 'This is a technology conference. What the hell are you doing?'' Vivin Hegde, co-founder and managing partner of North America at Zacua Ventures, told PYMNTS. “But the reason this is so important is because the construction industry is the second largest sector…

What will the world be like 10 years from now? Given the current pace of technological change, not to mention the ongoing economic, environmental, and geopolitical turmoil, one thing is certain: that will change significantly. Especially as the workplace continues to evolve. For many companies, the COVID-19 pandemic triggered massive changes that are still ongoing. And artificial intelligence, especially new generative AI tools, is already changing many aspects of daily work across a variety of industries and professions. Of course, 10 years is a big leap, and it's hard to say with 100% certainty what your life will be like…

Deyan Sudjic has always been at the forefront of the design conversation.As the founding editor of blueprinteditor of domus Later serving as director of London's Design Museum (and a continuing contributing editor to Wallpaper*), Sajik's research, curation and writing recalibrate consumers' understanding of the cultural significance of the design industry. He has made significant contributions to this end.Analog: A Field Guide, by Deyan Sudjic.Zenith portable radio model L600(Image credit: Quarto Books)Analog: Field Guide is his latest book, and it's the story of a technology now lost to history, considered inexplicably simple and complex by a new generation moving away from…

The man once called Britain's Bill Gates goes to work every morning from his townhouse in San Francisco's fashionable Pacific Heights neighborhood.That man, Mike Lynch, is checking in with his investment firm, Invoke Capital, on recent performance. He is speaking with privately funded researchers in Cambridge, UK, about how artificial intelligence can be used to help people with hearing loss. He receives updates on traditional Redpole cows and other livestock at his farm in Suffolk, east England.Ultimately, Mr. Lynch, 58, turns his attention to his most important task: defending himself against 16 criminal charges of conspiracy and fraud. If convicted,…

More technology is needed to assist humansgetty More than three-quarters of supply chain executives are unprepared to observe and anticipate changes that could disrupt the flow of business. Part of the problem is that much of it isn't automated. These professionals report that he spends nearly 14 hours a week manually tracking inventory and shipping data. That's the quote from a survey of 250 supply chain, inventory and planning executives conducted by LeanDNA in partnership with Wakefield Research. While most supply chain executives plan to increase investment in proactive supply chain management (92%), more than three-quarters (76%) currently rely on…

Virginia Tech men's basketball, hosting the first round of the NIT for the first time since 2016, will face Richmond on Tuesday at the Carillion Clinic Courts at Cassell Coliseum. Tipoff is scheduled for 9 p.m. and will be televised on ESPN2.The Hokies (18-14) will play the Spiders (23-9) for the 109th time in program history. Tech leads the all-time series with 69 wins and 39 losses. Richmond won the Atlantic 10 Conference regular season championship and will travel to Blacksburg for its first regular season matchup with Tech since January 14, 2009. The winner of VT and Richmond will…

According to UBS, the next decade is likely to favor companies that use technology to disrupt their industries. The “next big thing” in the technology industry will come from areas such as health tech, green tech and fintech, as well as enabling technologies, including artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, UBS said. “Taken together, industry leaders in 2030 are likely to emerge from these sectors,” UBS said in a March 14 report. Therefore, under this theme, we have selected 29 companies that are expected to deliver 'superior' earnings growth relative to the market, driven by 'positive and sustainable structural trends'. The company…

opinion Editor From the Submission Editorial Committee issued March 17, 2024, 6:10pm ET Pope Francis' call for Ukraine to embrace “white flag courage” and other demands for Kiev to negotiate peace with Russia amount to demands for surrender, argues National Review's Noah Rothman. Hector Adolfo Quintanar Perez/ZUMA Presswire/SplashNews.com China Desk: Big Tech's Next Choice “Nation-states and the cybersecurity community are warning that big tech companies will have to choose between U.S. government contracts and the Chinese market,” said The Hill's Paul Rosenzweig. “Now, changes to China's State Secrets Law” could “force this issue”: “Chinese business entities will be required to…

Let's start the game.After a brief hiatus last year, the 25th ranked Texas Tech basketball team will once again experience the fun of March Madness.The Red Raiders are the No. 6 seed in the South Division for the 2024 NCAA Tournament and will play No. 11 seed North Carolina State on Thursday in Pittsburgh. Game times and television designations will be announced later tonight.Texas Tech enters the tournament with a record of 23 wins and 10 losses, having won four of its past five games. That included a 1-1 run in the Big 12 Tournament in Kansas City, including an…