Essentials, the Influencers Review


Essentials extracts for you the best content selected & published by the influencers of the industry to highlight only the news you can't afford to miss about innovation & the digital disruption.

Future of Work

On Jan 30, 2020
@MeghanMBiro shared
RT @dhinchcliffe: Companies mentioned in my 2020 Predictions for the #FutureOfWork: @Deloitte @Citrix @Expanseinc @perforce @ClusterSeven @Ntiva @trygigster @Dropbox @Box @Microsoft @Google @WalkMeInc https://t.co/ed5b6sHLOH @constellationr #digitalworkplace #employeeexperience #cio #chro https://t.co/NcuZggpHqO
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2020 Predictions for the Future of Work

It will be quite a year in 2020 for digital workplace and employee experience, as a number of important emerging trends shift the landscape. Some long-standing issues will also reach a ...

On Jan 21, 2020
@dhinchcliffe shared
The #FutureofWork - The Definitive Guide https://t.co/NTT5etXoEh The majority of people will ultimately find work in jobs that don’t yet exist, while #automation will make those jobs much more strategic. #employeeexperience #employment #hr #chro #cio https://t.co/hNSdGhsWAw
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Future of Work - The Definitive Guide

The Future of Work is now, but what does that mean? In this definitive guide, read about the role of culture, employee experience and technology as the work landscape continues to evolve.

On Jan 22, 2020
@evankirstel shared
#Automation and the #FutureofWork https://t.co/BpAyqODZbD #WEF20 https://t.co/CFv5QlJ6dj
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Automation and the Future of Work

Life-long learning is the key to career future-proofing in a changing world, writes Steven Roberts. 

Future of Mobility

On Jan 27, 2020
@SharedUseCntr shared
The sum of all the parts in #MaaS equals to more than just an app w/ trip-planning. It takes tight public #transit integration, forward-thinking #transport policy, & key #publicprivatepartnerships to create a #multimodal #mobility system that works for all https://t.co/owkL7czMBr
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For Mobility as a Service to succeed, consider it more as a policy than an app

Mobility as a Service (MaaS) holds a lot of promise as a way to reduce the number of single occupancy vehicles on the road as well as address equity concerns. MaaS is a way to

On Jan 31, 2020
@SharedUseCntr shared
This week's Mobility Hub is loaded with news and exciting #SUMC2020 National Shared Mobility Summit programming. Check it out! https://t.co/CH8kqfsGYH
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Mobility Hub Newsletter: January 31, 2020

This panel will feature today’s transit innovators discussing their programs and sharing real-world guidance from active projects and pilots, including KCATA’s free transit experiment, ...

On Jan 6, 2020
@SharedUseCntr shared
Check out the first Mobility Hub newsletter of 2020, covering the latest #sharedmobility news and SUMC announcements, here: https://t.co/9Ux5okyM9W
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Mobility Hub Newsletter: January 6, 2020

The Green Tech Education & Employment nonprofit is planning to set up a mobility hub in Sacramento’s Del Paso Heights area with electric vehicle fast chargers, a connecting transit stop ...

Future of Money

On Jan 29, 2020
@leimer shared
CaixaBank has teamed up with Plug and Play on a Spanish fintech startup programme. The Barcelona Engagement Programme will see the partners work with startups to promote new banking and insurance services. https://t.co/tw5V2ESrIr Well done @pnpfintech well done! https://t.co/McE6GPxzwY
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CaixaBank partners Plug and Play to back Spanish fintech startups

CaixaBank has teamed up with Silicon Valley-based innovation platform Plug and Play on a Spanish fintech startup programme.

On Jan 26, 2020
@cgledhill shared
Notes From the WEF: Cash Is Dead, Long Live Digital Cash https://t.co/wLb1d5ujRo #fintech https://t.co/b151BbDEtV
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Notes From the WEF: Cash Is Dead, Long Live Digital Cash

Consensus is building on one issue at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland: Cash is dead.

On Jan 27, 2020
@ikerdlr shared
What Big Banks Can Learn From The Growth Story Of Small #Fintech Startups via @forbes https://t.co/TT9cF3eESU
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What Big Banks Can Learn From The Growth Story Of Small Fintech Startups

While some factors of a fintech startup's success are not replicable by big banks, others are.

Future of News & Journalism

On Jan 24, 2020
@NiemanLab shared
RT @jbenton: [email protected] has been writing for @NiemanLab for 10 years now! Since his decade lines up with the turn of the decade, he's written his magnum opus: a vision of what the news industry will look like in the 2020s. (There's even a little optimism!) https://t.co/RgFfdF6nQZ
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Newsonomics: Here are 20 epiphanies for the news business of the 2020s

After ten years of writing for Nieman Lab, Ken takes a big look back and ahead, defining the state of affairs for the troubled world of journalism.

On Jan 31, 2020
@NiemanLab shared
"Our corporate media system prioritizes making money over producing adversarial journalism and covering working-class issues. We should dare to imagine something different: a public media system that privileges democracy over profits." — @VWPickard https://t.co/JiP3RVBTi1 https://t.co/HAEzTjvEy3
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We Need a Media System That Serves People’s Needs, Not Corporations’

Our corporate media system prioritizes making money over producing adversarial journalism and covering working-class issues. We should dare to imagine something different: a public media ...

On Jan 31, 2020
@dankennedy_nu shared
What the late Clay Christensen’s critics don’t get: His disruption theory was more about analyzing the past than it was predicting the future. My @wgbhnews column: https://t.co/ni0nkDW3eu https://t.co/aqveWY64ac
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Disrupt This: Clayton Christensen, Jill Lepore And What Disruption Theory Has To Say About The Future Of News

Christensen's work is an uncertain tool for predicting the fate of journalism — but it provides valuable insights into explaining why some successful companies succeed in the face of ...

Future of Energy

On Jan 23, 2020
@EnergyCollectiv shared
Will gains outweigh the risks of an accelerated #EnergyTransition? | #Energy Central https://t.co/mQS0rKtMk7 https://t.co/JR1LEKRyhV
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Will gains outweigh the risks of an accelerated energy transition?

Advancing technology and falling costs are making clean energy cost competitive with that generated by fossil fuels in most markets. At a corporate level, 212 companies globally are ...

On Jan 31, 2020
@JAndersonEnergy shared
RT @SmartEnergy2020: New Jersey Gov. Murphy releases Energy Master Plan for 100% #cleanenergy https://t.co/in5au1MCMz
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New Jersey Gov. Murphy releases Energy Master Plan for 100% clean energy

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced Jan. 27 his comprehensive plan to get the state to 100% clean energy by 2050 by reducing energy consumption, increasing renewable energy, ...

On Jan 21, 2020
@TrinaSolarUS shared
Hats off to @Visa for meeting its goal to use 100% #renewable electricity by 2020 and furthering the company’s commitment to lead responsibly and #sustainably across its global operations! https://t.co/5EBuOOQyZR https://t.co/t3bObzxoZw
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Visa reaches 100% renewable energy goal

Visa announced the company has met its goal to use 100% renewable electricity by 2020.

Future of Food

On Feb 4, 2020
@foodfirstorg shared
Love this article from @africasacountry on an event featuring Mariann Bassey-Orovwuje, Mariam Mayat, Bern Guri, Victoria Adongo, moderated by @mjahi from @foodfirstorg. It shouldn't be the @gatesfoundation who determines African food and ag systems. https://t.co/E6VAl9f89O
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The fight for the future of food

Centering African voices in a discussion so often dominated by non-African observers.

On Jan 21, 2020
@G_stordalen shared
Protein is a double-edge⚔️; helping👩🏾‍🤝‍👨🏿overcome malnutrition & maintain optimal nutrition on one side, & growing rates of obesity, NCDs & the unintended consequences of non-therapeutic antibiotic use on the other side. Protein needs to be more🌱based https://t.co/OAwQujzgQy #WEF20
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The Future Of Food: We’re Now Making Protein From Thin Air

Brace for seriously futuristic innovations in food tech: startups are making vegan and planet-friendly protein out of thin air and microbes.

On Jan 30, 2020
@AgFunder shared
Are you the next Hero of Foodtech & Agtech? Apply to pitch at F&A Next in May! https://t.co/mszkzCnMhw https://t.co/U62gJFApMH
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Are you the next Hero of Foodtech & Agtech? Apply to pitch at F&A Next in May!

Apply to pitch at F&A Next in The Netherlands in May in front of leading corporations such as Unilever and Nutreco, investors and media and be in with a chance of becoming the 'Next Hero in ...

Future of AI & Machine Learning

On Feb 3, 2020
@earnmyturns shared
@miserlis_ @jasonbaldridge Academic autonomy depends on funding budgets and fashions. Sometimes funders are enlightened (https://t.co/RU62HKUt9j), more often not.
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Pan-Canadian Artificial Intelligence Strategy

CIFAR is leading the Government of Canada’s $125 million Pan-Canadian Artificial Intelligence Strategy, working in partnership with three newly established AI institutes

On Feb 3, 2020
@GaryMarcus shared
RT @bendee983: Does another huge language model prove anything? I spoke to @GaryMarcus and @Smerity about Google's new chatbot Meena #ArtificialIntelligence #NLP #DeepLearning https://t.co/ECCUex9Aqz
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Artificial intelligence: Does another huge language model prove anything?

Google's chatbot Meena is the largest artificial intelligence language model released to date. The results are impressive, but has it moved the needle on NLP?

On Feb 2, 2020
@gwern shared
@joaoabrantis No paper link in https://t.co/pDTBtfFlqW ?
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Mimicking Evolution with Reinforcement Learning

We introduce the first reinforcement learning algorithm able to mimic the evolutionary process in an open-ended nature-like environment. Our algorithm searches for policies with increasing ...

Future of Climate

On Jan 23, 2020
@ClimateReality shared
There’s no denying that climate change is driving extreme events like Australia’s devastating bushfires. https://t.co/qY6riFtJZ9
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How climate change influenced Australia's unprecedented fires

The climate factors contributing to Australia's bushfires are strikingly similar to those at play in California.

On Jan 27, 2020
@ChristopherNFox shared
RT @BrunelPP: Brunel Pension Partnership's ambitious #ClimateChange Policy - A five-point plan to build a financial system which is fit for a #carbon-zero future. Dedicated area on #ClimateChangeAction on our website https://t.co/aO2B8LDSvx https://t.co/yJfBC4IojV
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Climate Change

The key objective of our climate policy is to systematically change the investment industry to ensure that it is fit for purpose for a world where temperature rise needs to be kept to well ...

On Feb 4, 2020
@DivestHarvard shared
RT @HarvardMagazine: Breaking News: The @Harvard FAS voted 179-20 in favor of fossil fuel divestment, a victory for @DivestHarvard and @FacultyDivest: https://t.co/qZAnwqzNOl
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Climate-Change Advocacy Intensifies

FAS votes for divestment, and perhaps a contending Overseers’ slate

Future of Hacking & Cybersecurity

On Feb 4, 2020
@RSAsecurity shared
RT @SANSInstitute: In this @SearchSecurity post, SANS' Director of emerging #security trends @john_pescatore lends his expertise to the discussion around #cybersecurity challenges related to #cloud adoption: https://t.co/doDAghIknW
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CISOs face a range of cybersecurity challenges in 2020

Every organization has a unique set of cybersecurity challenges, but CISOs and senior cybersecurity leaders have common concerns they should stay informed about. Here are the top issues ...

On Jan 31, 2020
@StaySafeOnline shared
RT @RSAsecurity: #DYK: In 2019, 25% of all #malware attacks targeted Financial Services. See how to mitigate #ransomware risk in 2020: https://t.co/fuRNSgS3WN https://t.co/bHo0RechfG
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Managing Ransomware in Financial Services

Organizations should seek out cyber recovery solutions that include policy-driven automated workflows for moving and locking down business-critical data into isolated environments and ...

On Jan 24, 2020
@AccentureSecure shared
RT @AccentureFSRisk: Why aren’t more banks and capital markets firms using advanced technologies to fight #cybercrime? Find out more. https://t.co/ORKO4GHtf1
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Cybercrime in banking and capital markets: Technology and human vulnerabilities

Accenture’s Chris Thompson looks at the strengths and vulnerabilities of banking and capital markets firms when it comes to cybercrime.

Cars of the Future

On Jan 22, 2020
@MotorTrend shared
This six-passenger robot shuttle is from Cruise, the self-driving-vehicle company owned by @GM and collaborated on with @Honda.https://t.co/f7WyRDx0ZR
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GM's Cruise Origin Self-Driving Pod Has No Steering Wheel, No Pedals, and No Driver

This six-passenger robot shuttle is from Cruise, the self-driving-vehicle company owned by General Motors and collaborated on with Honda.

On Jan 21, 2020
@WorldResources shared
#NowReading - How will the evolution of mobility shape the future of ride-hailing? India’s car-sharing industry is growing rapidly and it could potentially reduce car ownership in the long term. https://t.co/hy2WVDWeMN via @Inc42
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How Will The Evolution Of Mobility Shape The Future Of Ride-Hailing?

The mobility revolution in the country got a much needed thrust with the launch of Uber and Ola, and has now travelled across other sectors.

On Jan 21, 2020
@DigitalTrends shared
5 futuristic smart cities to keep an eye on through the 2020s https://t.co/zPhDtlfY79
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5 futuristic smart cities to keep an eye on through the 2020s

Whether it's embedded sensors or autonomous robots, cities are going to get a whole lot smarter in the 2020s. But some super ambitious developments are leading the way by building whole new ...

Space Tech Essentials

On Jan 27, 2020
@NASAWatch shared
Response from Coalition for Deep Space Exploration. Unlike @csf_spaceflight @XploreDeepSpace uses wimpy words & takes no clear stance. This is because their members - especially @Boeing benefit the most from this legislation - as written https://t.co/bYesqqfs8L #Artemis #Moon2024 https://t.co/eGss6A0hip
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Coalition for Deep Space Exploration Statement Regarding H.R. 5666

Coalition for Deep Space Exploration Statement Regarding H.R. 5666 - SpaceRef

On Jan 23, 2020
@spacecom shared
RT @AJ_FI: China readies its new deep space crew spacecraft for 8,000 km apogee test flight: https://t.co/7pvZ8gg9KK https://t.co/EM8dj0rA0E
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China readies its new deep-space crew capsule for 1st test flight

A Chinese next-generation spacecraft for taking astronauts to low Earth orbit and beyond has arrived at a coastal spaceport in preparation for a test flight.

On Jan 30, 2020
@Nanoracks shared
RT @b0yle: #Xplore partners with @Nanoracks to set up opportunities for deep-space missions: https://t.co/56CdDAwbXa H/T @AstroAllie5 @jeffmanber #XCraft https://t.co/yxG1RiSCGg
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Xplore partners with Nanoracks to set up opportunities for deep-space missions

Seattle-based Xplore is joining forces with Houston-based Nanoracks to create low-cost opportunities for payloads heading for the moon, Mars and other places beyond Earth orbit.

Swiss Innovation

On Jan 29, 2020
@venturelab_ch shared
St.Gallen-based brand management startup @Frontify has raised a $22.3 million Series B funding round. Congratulations to @rogerdudler and the #Frontify team! Wishing you all the best for a giant roll-out in Europe and North America! Read: https://t.co/KquykCny7u #Top100SSU https://t.co/XYE8nOp8jE
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TOP 100 Swiss Startup Alumn Frontify Raises $22.3 million

Led by EQT Ventures, Frontify closes the Series B fund and looks to accelerate growth and development of the brand management platform while expanding its worldwide reach with Series B ...

On Jan 23, 2020
@venturelab_ch shared
RT @swissnexindia: Gearing up for the next leg of our #IndoSwiss Academia Industry Training Camp 🇮🇳 🇨🇭 Catch the entrepreneurs at the annual Swiss-Indian Pitchfest on February 3rd at 18:00 at Gotham Coworking in Lausanne! Free but mandatory registration: https://t.co/xxJHKay7Se #aitindia https://t.co/nBG03d8A2D
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Swiss-Indian Pitchfest

Venturelab, together with the Zurich University of Applied Science (ZHAW) is happy to invite you to a discovery and networking event, celebrating Swiss-Indian Entrepreneurship and ...

On Jan 30, 2020
@startuptickerCH shared
Swiss startups in the global spotlight @9TLabs @CompPairTech @PXL_Vision https://t.co/jTTCK1tVwi | The Swiss Startup News channel https://t.co/hx5eCq4zz8 https://t.co/x6EXMZ2f68
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Swiss startups in the global spotlight

JEC Startup Booster is a key worldwide competition for startups in the composites industry. PXL Vision and Exeon on stage in Barcelona The 4YFN Barcelona Awards 2020 is the startup ...

Legal Cannabis News & Trends

On Jan 24, 2020
@SensiSeeds shared
"The country’s Senate published a draft of legislation that would regulate the consumption, production, harvest, packaging, distribution, and other facets of marijuana culture."⁣ ⁣ Will this be the final push for cannabis in Mexico: https://t.co/5Yfya2sfYg https://t.co/ndjb6ihswE
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Mexican Senate Proposes Latest Draft For Cannabis Legalization

Activists are doubtful that the new plan appropriately centers consumer rights.

On Feb 4, 2020
@TheWeedBlog shared
RT @Leafly: The great @ngaio420 has a request: For the love of all that is holy, let the people smell legal weed before they buy it! https://t.co/auZWFMfbr7
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Opinion: Let us smell the legal cannabis for sale, dammit!

In some states, cannabis legalization is missing an essential consumer right: the ability to closely examine and smell the product you plan to consume.

On Jan 23, 2020
@Oaksterdam shared
Mexico Senate Leader Makes Legal Cannabis Top Priority. Story contributed by Johnny Green, Media and Content Director for https://t.co/THSHqhmC3Y https://t.co/OpbB8ryGAv https://t.co/gt4iWvXOnn
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Mexico Senate Leader Makes Legal Cannabis Top Priority

Johnny Green Contributing Writer In 2018, Mexico’s Supreme Court ruled that cannabis prohibition is unconstitutional and tasked lawmakers in Mexico with passing and implementing ...

Digital Transformation in Banking

On Jan 28, 2020
@cgledhill shared
RT @richardturrin: Digital Transformation in banks is stalled or failing. @jimmarous at his best. @BrettKing @leimer @psb_dc @ipfconline1 @cgledhill @rshevlin @thepsironi @karunk @spirosmargaris @jaypalter @efipm #fintech #banking #innovation #technology #future https://t.co/7F7UFIgrCb
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Most Digital Banking Transformation Efforts Are Stalled: Here’s Why

According to the Digital Banking Report, achieving the most optimal results from digital banking transformation efforts requires top level support and a broad based perspective of change.

On Jan 27, 2020
@JimMarous shared
RT @RAlexJimenez: Consumers’ Surprising Views on the Future of #Banking https://t.co/L8JgeL059I #fintech #digitalbanking #finserv #payments #paytech @EXTRACTABLE
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Consumers’ Surprising Views on the Future of Banking

People are much more open-minded about using fintechs than you might think, especially for payments, and they predict far fewer branches.

On Jan 24, 2020
@leimer shared
The Democratization of Data and the Future of Banking https://t.co/s7cPsr7arF Listen to Ryan Caldwell - CEO & Founder at MX and Nate Gardner - CCO at MX @MX @MXenabled https://t.co/OfXHVObC9M
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The Democratization of Data and the Future of Banking

Ryan Caldwell - CEO & Founder at MX Nate Gardner - CCO at MX Data-driven banking is shaping the future of the financial industry. But is your financial institution set up for success? Join ...

Bitcoin Futures

On Feb 1, 2020
@TuurDemeester shared
RT @DigitalAssets: What we’re reading: @parkeralewis discusses the role of money in civilization, how the world might converge to a single currency, and why bitcoin will be the currency to obsolete all others. From @unchainedcap https://t.co/LYJWX8gHWn
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Bitcoin Obsoletes All Other Money

When it comes to bitcoin adoption, there are generally two...

On Jan 31, 2020
@Melt_Dem shared
excited about @CasaHODL's plans for 2020 - to maximize personal sovereignty and security! https://t.co/0gXp0Gxbkm when @jeremyrwelch and @lopp laid out their vision 2 years ago, i was instantly SOLD. excited to continue working with @Nneuman and the team on this mission.
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Casa's Focus on Bitcoin Security

Casa had an amazing year in 2019. You can read our full recap here. In 2020, we’re continuing our mission of maximizing personal sovereignty and security.  This means setting our sights on ...

On Jan 31, 2020
@coindesk shared
WAR STORIES: A meetup in Scotland afforded a forensic examination of the bitcoin rollercoaster – with plenty of examples of the emotional trauma that accompanied the ride. https://t.co/4czVoBakaM @IanAllison123 reports
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Scotland’s Bitcoiners Share Canny Tales of ‘Buying the Dip’

A meetup in Scotland afforded a forensic examination of bitcoin's rollercoaster cycle – with plenty of examples of the emotional trauma that accompanied the ride.

5G Mobile News

On Jan 26, 2020
@zahidtg shared
RT @3g4gUK: The 3G4G Blog: NTT Docomo's Vision on 5G Evolution and 6G - https://t.co/iOrjvlUkT8 #3G4G5G with a nice comparison between 5G vs 6G from @IDATEDigiWorld https://t.co/NErkm0maKK
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NTT Docomo's Vision on 5G Evolution and 6G

NTT Docomo released a whitepaper on 5G Evolution and 6G. In a press release they announced : NTT DOCOMO has released a white paper on ...

On Jan 24, 2020
@ATT shared
It’s not just about who’s telling the stories. It’s *how* they’re being told. @MoKatibeh talks #5G and the future of film: https://t.co/qzGXk2J7vO #Sundance #LifeWithATT5G @Forbes https://t.co/JxzbFZXw6n
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Lights, Camera, 5G: Transforming The Entertainment Industry With 5G

Whether providing faster speeds for data transfer on set or creating innovative film or venue experiences, the combination of 5G, edge computing, artificial intelligence and mixed reality ...

On Jan 28, 2020
@Ciena shared
Primer: The big differences between #4G and #5G https://t.co/98lavy106J (via @CNN)
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The big differences between 4G and 5G

The development of ridesharing apps, such as Uber and Lyft, was made possible by 4G. With 5G, ridesharing cars could one day navigate themselves — no human driver required.

Smart Cities

On Feb 1, 2020
@smartcities_es shared
RT @smartcityon: Do you know #Wuhan was one of the first #SmartCities in China? Why this city is so strategic and relevant in the past & for the future of China? Check our new episode: https://t.co/rYxS8DYXa4 #zoomglobal #podcast #lovethefuture #startsmartcity #china #coronavirus #wuhan https://t.co/kKM4CWgfYk
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Smart City Virus ZOOM Global Smart Cities: Love the Future

‎Show ZOOM Global Smart Cities: Love the Future, Ep Smart City Virus - Jan 30, 2020

On Feb 3, 2020
@Cities_Today shared
Why many smart cities include people’s #happiness in their development strategies 👉 https://t.co/8fopCKca4x #smartcity @SmartDubai @Aisha_BinBishr @AliAlAzzawi https://t.co/gC3f8doF9X
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How smart cities can make you happier

Smart city technologies have recently became an indispensable element in the latest modern city-planning designs and strategies, mainly because these technologies offer solutions to every ...

On Feb 4, 2020
@SmartCityexpo shared
RT @HuaweiSpain: En nuestro camino por construir #Smartcities queremos poner foco en la generación de un mundo inteligente en el que conectar personas y cosas. Descubre algunos casos de éxito premiados en @SmartCityexpo https://t.co/s31oy0zE4J #ICTInsights https://t.co/Mi1f7uc9DD
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Smart Cities: Building a People-Centric World

Innovative technologies, including 5G, IoT, AI, and cloud, are disruptively renovating how cities are governed and managed. By nurturing Public-Private-People Partnerships, a co-creation ...

IT & CIO Trends

On Jan 31, 2020
@evankirstel shared
How SDN and NFV are Altering the Communication Service Provider Landscape #nfv #sdn #networks #mwc20 https://t.co/vNGB99OOi2
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How SDN and NFV are Altering the Communication Service Provider Landscape

This Industry Viewpoint was authored by Dean Campbell, LightRiver From the widespread adoption of cloud computing to the imminent arrival of 5G and the

On Feb 1, 2020
@DTXseries shared
90% of the executives believe digital transformation is a necessity for their business & around 60% believe they are lagging behind #digitaltransformation #technology https://t.co/YZ6F7isUvo
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Five Technology Trends to Shape Future Investments

Humans invented technology to introduce innovative products in the market. Technology’s relentless cycle of innovation has now touched humanity,

On Jan 27, 2020
@dataeconomy shared
"@ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) is establishing a new R&D site in France with up to 300 employees, “accelerating its #5G momentum in Europe” | #DataEconomy https://t.co/TDI6jZy483
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Ericsson says it will now open a 5G R&D site in France

At the moment there are only two nationwide 5G networks in the world and the Swedish mobile network vendor wants to help change that.

Europe Startup News

On Jan 22, 2020
@TechNation shared
London-based @blossomcap have closed a new $185m fund. 🎉🌸 https://t.co/9wGTD7jZP5
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Inside Blossom, the venture capital fund all European founders should get to know

As European VC firm Blossom Capital raises a $185m fund (its second in just two years), we find out how it works behind the scenes.

On Feb 2, 2020
@AdBresser shared
Is Venture Capital Worth the Risk?  | The New Yorker https://t.co/4aawB71W0L
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Is Venture Capital Worth the Risk?

The industry shaped the past decade. It could destroy the next.

On Jan 29, 2020
@ediggs shared
"Editor's picks" - a new feature by @linkedin collecting featured posts about the same article, in this case "Is VC worth the risk?" by the New Yorker https://t.co/uJIipy0gKt https://t.co/vhpBNaHq6E
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Do we really need venture capital?

Venture capital has been a defining part of American innovation for the last several decades but its utility is recently in question.