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 Task Force 2019 Policy Report
Business Labor Amy Anderson Association of Washington Business Annette Bernhardt UC Berkeley Labor Center Stephanie Beers Microsoft Marcus Courtney President Emeritus of WashTech / CWA ...
The Future of Work: Embracing The Hybrid #Workforce https://t.co/fHB3UX8Uqk #futureofwork #hybridworkplace #remotework #workplace
OpenThe Future of Work: Embracing The Hybrid Workforce
The first in our series of interviews with business leaders on the future of work is with John Wix, managing director of Gensler's Portland office. The coronavirus pandemic has ...
RT @achyutaghosh: 7 ways in which #IoT changed #manufacturing V/@thinkpalm @NasscomR
https://t.co/fjveDJfzdA
#digitaltransformation #covid19 @GlenGilmore @MikeQuindazzi @MS1MN @TarakRindani @Nicochan33 @v_shakthi @DrFerdowsi @techpearce3 @pareekhjain @Fabriziobustama @gvalan @baski_LA @antgrasso
OpenWhat Is Industry 4.0 And How Will It Revolutionise Operations During And After The COVID-19 Pandemic?
More adaptable industrial operations, higher productivity, and the development of innovative business models are all possible today thanks to digital solutions. But the future of ...
Dive into this week's #MobilityHub, including a Summit update, events, #transportation news, bids, and more.
https://t.co/2J4BYpyz2o
OpenMobility Hub Newsletter: January 14, 2021
Panelists include: New Report from SUMC Founder-in-Residence Sharon Feigon and TRB’s Mobility Management Committee The Transportation Research Board’s (TRB) Mobility Management consensus ...
Shared, #electric, and #autonomous has been envisioned as part of the wave of the future in #transportation systems and players in the industry are only just warming up. Check out our Shared AVs Learning Center Module to get up to speed: https://t.co/qdcwGJYAq6
OpenLearning Module: Shared Autonomous Vehicles
The adoption of AV technologies has the potential to impact the urban environment significantly in both positive and negative ways. It is important for cities to think through the complex ...
Check out the first Mobility Hub of 2021, including Metro Profile updates from our MOD Learning Center and the latest #sharedmobility news.
https://t.co/5Fzw3iPnOU
OpenMobility Hub Newsletter: January 7, 2021
SUMC News and Announcements SUMC In the News Updated Metro Profiles for 2021 The Metro Profiles on our MOD Learning Center are given a refresh twice a year to reflect changes in shared ...
Kudos to portfolio companies @atom_bank @Currencycloud @TideBusiness @monese @TrueLayer for featuring in @Beauhurst's Top 50 Fintech Startups & Scaleups in the UK 2021!
Read the full list: https://t.co/bPUoU3ukAg
OpenTop 50 fintech startups and scaleups in the UK 2021
For the second year running, we've profiled the top 50 fintech startup and scaleup companies in the UK. Check out the list now!
RT @albertogaruccio: Startup Watchlist: 7 Indian Fintech Startups To Watch Out For In 2021 - Inc42 Media
https://t.co/sxKzX8Yd3X
#fintech #insurtech #startup #innovation #finserv @SpirosMargaris @andi_staub @psb_dc @jblefevre60 @RalexJimenez @Xbond49 @FinMKTG @efipm @TheMrBlueprint
OpenStartup Watchlist: 7 Indian Fintech Startups To Watch Out For In 2021
In this Startup Watchlist 2021 article, we offer a rundown of the top 7 Indian fintech startups that are a must watch in 2021
RT @SpirosMargaris: The #Fintech #startups begin year
with blistering #fundraising pace
https://t.co/RCvQeuVYTa #VC #finserv @PitchBook https://t.co/CoaodLY9cf
OpenFintech startups begin year with blistering fundraising pace
Mega-rounds for consumer finance companies have largely been ignited by the widespread adoption of digital payments, which the ecommerce sector has seen a spike in during the pandemic.
Essentials
2020 Ideas Future of Work Future of Mobility Future of Money Future of News & Journalism Future of Energy Future of Food Future of AI & Machine Learning Future of Climate Future of Hacking & Cybersecurity Cars of the Future Space Tech Essentials Swiss Innovation Legal Cannabis News & Trends Digital Transformation in Banking Bitcoin Futures 5G Mobile News Smart Cities IT & CIO Trends Europe Startup News
RT @risj_oxford: How do women consume news around the world?
Read this report by @MeeraSelva1 and @simgandi, with figures from our #DNR20 and essays about 11 countries around the world
https://t.co/mfFyv5d64p
OpenWomen and news: an overview of audience behaviour in 11 countries
And as the long-term impacts of COVID-19 resonate through society it is clear that women have been hit the hardest financially.1 This report takes a look at the other side, not the news ...
Survey finds 48% of international news executives feel there are some issues ("democracy, racism") where it makes no sense for news outlets to be neutral. AND THERE ARE 48% WHO THINK THEY SHOULD BE NEUTRAL ABOUT ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING. That's NUTS. https://t.co/h4VCDytiyx https://t.co/Y1GxYkD7cp
OpenJournalism, media, and technology trends and predictions 2021
While uncertainly has boosted audiences for journalism almost everywhere, those publishers that continue to depend on print revenues or digital advertising face a difficult year – with ...
The Covid-19 crisis is being used to curb press freedom around the world, a new @TRF report warns.
Read first-hand accounts from journalists in India, Egypt, Mexico, Malawi, Kenya, Brazil, Moldova, and Zambia. https://t.co/SdncdLu8vt https://t.co/9dT7nhpf0O
Open2020 REPORT
COVID-19 is a generation-defining global crisis. But how does it affect those upon whom we depend for critical, balanced and accurate information? Understanding the real issues is a step ...
RT @leahstokes: My predictions, alongside a bunch of brilliant women, for what's coming in energy this year in @Forbes.
My guess? A federal clean energy standard and "breakout year" for building electrification. 2021 will be big!
https://t.co/ylDsa1r8m8
Open2021 Energy Predictions: U.S. Clean Energy Standard, Tripling Energy Storage, State Shift From Gas, Electricity Transition, Billions In Climate Investment
Five leading policy experts share their predictions for 2021, outlining a faster acceleration to a clean energy economy than ever before - led by Congress and the federal government
Hats off to #Massachusetts lawmakers for passing climate legislation that sets a statewide #netzero limit on #GHG emissions by 2050! The bill includes new #renewableenergy targets and efficiency standards as well as environmental justice provisions.
https://t.co/PQvX7xqWvn
OpenMassachusetts climate legislation is 'roadmap' to decarbonization, say clean energy groups
The bill sets a statewide net zero limit on greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, includes new renewable energy targets and efficiency standards, and codifies environmental justice provisions ...
America’s colleges and universities are paving the way toward a renewable energy future. Over 40 institutions now get 100% or more of their electricity from renewable sources. See who’s in the top 5 here:
https://t.co/CcaRcskLv9
OpenAmerica's Top Colleges for Renewable Energy
The 2020 edition of a report by Environment America Research & Policy Center and Frontier Group Written by Emma Searson and Bronte Payne, Environment America Research & Policy ...
RT @OxfordGiving: As well as contributing hugely to a range of social and environmental problems, the food system 'has an important part to play in a solution for a more sustainable future as well.' Dr Tara Garnett @TableDebates talks to us about the future of food >> https://t.co/SNlnMgWAc0
OpenThe future of food
As society grapples with the complexity of transforming its food system, Dr Tara Garnett is offering stakeholders much-needed clear thinking.
RT @NRDC: [email protected] aims to combat our country's hunger emergency by
🥦 Providing affordable, healthy food
🏘️ Promoting community control and collective ownership
🌿 Rebuilding our relationship with the land
🛣️ Paving a new way forward https://t.co/5gbIufI9IT
OpenGrowing Community: Reimagining the Future of Food
When we focus only on emergency food programs, we fail to build resilience in disproportionately burdened communities ahead of the next disaster. We need solutions that enable food to ...
The average age of farmers globally is estimated at around 60 years old 👨🌾
🏫 Writing in @ConversationUK, five professors from @Sydney_Uni argue that universities need to do more to promote careers in agriculture to help secure a sustainable future:
https://t.co/EcvIX2vHCK
OpenThe future of agriculture: why unis must prepare students to secure both our food and our planet
Despite the many jobs on offer, agriculture courses are struggling to attract students. A visionary curriculum is needed that is as exciting, diverse and challenging as the sector itself ...
From this blog post, “Machine Learning: The Great Stagnation” by @marksaroufim
https://t.co/uU759Gl3yV
OpenMachine Learning: The Great Stagnation
The bureaucrats are running the asylum
Understanding Deep Learning vs Machine Learning #MachineLearning #deeplearning #learning https://t.co/5Ud8JSR56C
OpenUnderstanding Deep Learning vs Machine Learning
Deep learning v/s machine learning - subsets of AI is one of the most discussed topics. The main distinction between deep learning and machine learning derives from the presentation of data ...
What is Deep Learning? #ArtificialIntelligence #learning #machinelearning https://t.co/WllagJWANl
OpenWhat is Deep Learning?
Diving into “what is deep learning” while providing an exciting and straightforward introduction to deep learning, how it works, and some…
According to new educational initiative #ScienceMoms, led by @KHayhoe 83% of mothers across the political spectrum are concerned about climate change: https://t.co/XK4TensR9K via @grist https://t.co/i7tdueOoNd
OpenMoms vs. climate change
Can moms save their children from the impending demise of the planet? A team of scientists who are also mothers just launched a $10 million campaign to find out.
RT @IPCC_CH: The @CASsummit2021 is next week, highlighting #ClimateAdaptation.
The #IPCC uses the word #adaptation to describe how human and natural systems adapt to #climatechange (see full definition below).
More terms visit ➡️ https://t.co/1G3v3uI5KK https://t.co/Pmv2ZSI17m
OpenSpecial Report: Global Warming of 1.5 ºC
This is referred to as the global carbon budget; (2) the estimated cumulative amount of global carbon dioxide emissions that that is estimated to limit global surface temperature to a given ...
RT @WorldResources: "Embedding #ClimateAction fully into the way in which we build the economy, the way in which we generate jobs and ensure an equitable recovery, all of that is what will make this something long lasting." ~ @davidwaskow
#NowReading - https://t.co/C5iIDTuJTT via @FRANCE24
Open
After last year, businesses are putting #cybersecurity at the forefront. The security steps business should take in 2021: https://t.co/Sy23tPJ8T7 via @helpnetsecurity
Open2020 set the stage for cybersecurity priorities in 2021
In the interest of putting 2020 in the rearview mirror, let’s take a look at what are the expected 2021 cybersecurity priorities.
RT @TechSmartZA: Cybersecurity advisor Lehan van den Heever from @kaspersky offers insight into #AI and #cybersecurity, and practical tips for SMEs to start the year off on a secure footing. https://t.co/cuX4IAnioE
Excerpt:
https://t.co/OoYlAKuS8R
#Kaspersky
#SPONSORED
https://t.co/OoYlAKuS8R
OpenInsights from Experts: Kaspersky’s Lehan van den Heever on cybersecurity and artificial intelligence
Kaspersky's enterprise cybersecurity advisor, Lehan van den Heever, offers insight into how cybersecurity along with artificial intelligence is becoming critical to small, medium and large ...
New Year, New Cybersecurity Concerns: A Look at 2021’s Top Trends
A look at some key cybersecurity themes for 2021
In an effort to boost the autonomous vehicle industry, Darpa held an open AV race through the Mojave Desert. The $1 million prize drew roboticists, students, and hobbyist tinkerers.
It was a disaster. And it launched an industry. https://t.co/IzcVHSTUhZ
OpenThe Autonomous-Car Chaos of the 2004 Darpa Grand Challenge
The self-driving vehicles smashed, burned, flipped, and tipped. But the ambitious race through the Mojave launched an industry.
Apple and Hyundai announce electric car tie-up
The US tech titan joins forces with the Korean car company to develop self-driving vehicles.
Apple’s Electric Autonomous Car Will Take At Least 5 Years To Launch
Apple recently made a number of significant hires for its resurrected car project.
Statement from the Press Secretary Regarding Small Modular Reactors for National Defense and Space Exploration https://t.co/sfvp12BtUO via @spacecom
OpenStatement from the Press Secretary Regarding Small Modular Reactors for National Defense and Space Exploration
This Order advances that commitment through continued United States leadership in research and technology, innovation, energy development, and advanced technology. “Since its first orbit in ...
RT @impact_innovEN: #ImpactCanada is excited to announce the #DeepSpaceFoodChallenge is open! @csa_asc and @NASAPrize are introducing parallel challenges to develop food production technologies and support long-duration missions in space. Apply today! 🚀 https://t.co/dzggEsCYuJ https://t.co/sb70UYPoaP
OpenDeep Space Food Challenge
Innovative food systems that maximize safe and nutritious food outputs, with minimal inputs, will be key for sustainable human presence on the lunar surface and for future missions to ...
Aurora Propulsion Technologies to Partner with Space Impulse https://t.co/ccTrcH3hs0 via @spacecom
OpenAurora Propulsion Technologies to Partner with Space Impulse
ESPOO, Finland and LONDON — Finland based Aurora Propulsion Technologies is a space industry engineering developer and solutions provider focusing on scalable movement and lifecycle control ...
RT @Innosuisse: Die Schweizer Start-up Szene hat sich seit 2003 stark entwickelt. Gemäss dem Swiss Startup Radar 2020/2021 besteht jedoch noch ungenutztes Potenzial bei verschiedenen Elementen des Ökosystems, bspw. den häufig investierenden VCs. @startuptickerCH
https://t.co/yV7vj8Pmwm https://t.co/rU5100PLOK
OpenSwiss Startup Radar
Where does Switzerland as a start-up location stand in international comparison? How has it developed? The Swiss Startup Radar, a study based on an evaluation of 4,000 datasets has been ...
RT @swisstech: Switzerland will be participating in the @CES for the third time in a row!
This year, #CES2021 will be held completely digitally from January 11-14.
Stay tuned for more information about the event and the 23 Swiss start-ups! #swisstech
https://t.co/PX4JHG2TvS https://t.co/3MXHFRMLSN
OpenSwiss start-ups at CES 2021
Switzerland will be participating in the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) for the third time in a row. From January 11-14, 2021, Switzerland Global Enterprise will accompany 23 Swiss ...
Explore the future of cargo with Cargo sous terrain (CST), a new, innovative, totally ecological and modern project. https://t.co/fnpwd0z0Sd
OpenCargo sous terrain: the project taking Swiss innovation to a whole new level
Cargo sous terrain (CST) is a new, innovative, totally ecological, state-of-the-art project. As the idea is so new, it also brings with it uncertainties and doubts about its implementation. ...
20 years after issuing its first medical #cannabis cultivation permit, the #UnitedKingdom has awarded a second such license to Jersey-based Northern Leaf. https://t.co/BG0D2BTmFa
OpenUK Awards 2nd Medical Cannabis Cultivation Permit
The UK has awarded its second permit to cultivate “medical-grade” cannabis after more than 20 years since the first was… Read More
RT @matt_lamers: Latest: Canopy Growth exits cannabis cultivation on three continents in major international pullback.
Most of these assets were never needed & were acquired at the height of a cannabis stock craze in 2017/18 that rewarded M&A in lieu of DD.
https://t.co/EI8P0YW2Iv
OpenCanopy Growth exits cannabis cultivation on three continents in major international pullback
Canopy Growth is ceasing more cannabis cultivation in Africa, Canada, Colombia and the United States in a bid to "improve efficiencies" in its global operations.
Mexico quietly passed and published rules that would regulate medical cannabis, setting them up for a nation-wide industry. https://t.co/njfcLz5OZl
OpenMexico Publishes Medical Cannabis Regulations
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador signed the new legislation to allow research on cannabis.
RT @JimMarous: Value of Digital Accounts Threatened Without Effective Onboarding
https://t.co/88WBGZO13a
#banking #fintech #onboarding #DigitalTransformation
@ipfconline1 @SpirosMargaris @rshevlin @CyrilCoste @HaroldSinnott @pierrepinna @DeepLearn007 @Clagett @psb_dc @jblefevre60 @guzmand https://t.co/4CqOZsENTb
OpenDigital Banking Success Changes Rules For Onboarding
Digital account opening has negatively impacted the value of new accounts in banking. New customer onboarding is the answer.
RT @asokan_telecom: How to ensure your company isn’t left behind in the age of #DigitalTransformation
https://t.co/tg4HkkIszs
#Technology @MarcEmmer @enricomolinari @fklivestolearn @Josh_Bersin @MikeQuindazzi @sallyeaves @andi_staub @kkruse @nancyrubin @kuriharan @KirkDBorne @evankirstel
Open10 Ways to Leverage Digital Transformation in 2021
As companies up their digital game, hardware spend will be replaced by integrative software and AI transformation.
RT @SpirosMargaris: Why #Banks need to strike the right balance
for #digitaltransformation
https://t.co/bTU08LjVlg #fintech #banking #finserv @techreview @psb_dc @leimer @JimMarous @RAlexJimenez @andi_staub @AntonioSelas @FrankJSchwab @cgledhill @Visible_Banking @Xbond49 @helene_wpli @kuriharan https://t.co/0R5hu51yBB
OpenBanks need to strike the right balance for digital transformation
Every financial institution is looking to digital transformation to meet rising customer expectations for speed and convenience, lower its operating cost, and fend off competition, ...
In this week’s Crypto Long & Short, @noelleinmadrid shows how those that say bitcoin is in a “bubble” don’t understand the financial meaning of the word. https://t.co/htAOPsZI3D
OpenCrypto Long & Short: No, Bitcoin Is Not in a Bubble
Commentators who say bitcoin is in a “bubble” don't know what they're talking about. The cryptocurrency's intrinsic value is still unclear.
RT @BitcoinMoves: #Bitcoin faced a strong correction this past week after peaking at $42k. Do you know why? Analysts attribute the drop to certain exchanges crashing, a USD bounce, and over-leveraging on derivatives platforms. $BTC #BTC
Read the latest #BitcoinMoves:
https://t.co/rbSI5Hv7zl
OpenBitcoin Dives by 30% as Wall Street Bull Calls For Technical Correction – Bitcoin Moves #28
Bitcoin took a breather this past week after the recent parabolic ascent marking a decline of about 30%. Here are the reasons why BTC dipped.
PayPal Hits $240 Million in Crypto Trading As Markets Recover (via @decryptmedia) https://t.co/YFUjg08PDg
OpenPayPal Hits $240 Million in Crypto Trading As Markets Recover
PayPal records its highest ever crypto volume in one day as global market cap re-takes $1 trillion. Wall Street saw modest losses.
#SAVETHEDATE On February 9th @FuturistaGroup will hold the #Webinar "Future of 5G for Business" with speakers from GSMA, Toyota and more. To register: https://t.co/lTc4VIaLTs
OpenFuture of 5G for Businesses
Connect, listen and learn with our live digital sessions. Conversations and deliberations that are contagious Network Digitally with industry leaders across the globe Effective one-on-one ...
RT @3g4gUK: Operator Watch Blog: Greece - 5G on the move... - https://t.co/jbMQoci3RT
#3G4G5G #OperatorWatch #2G #3G #4G #5G #Greece #Cosmote #Vodafone #Wind https://t.co/0gcrNbWg5f
OpenGreece - 5G on the move...
This blog looks at mobile network operators (MNOs), virtual operators (MVNOs), internet service providers (ISPs) and other SPs across the world.
. @Verizon CEO @hansvestberg talked about how 5G affects football, education, the arts & more during #CES2021 keynote
https://t.co/p9f8BPs2o0 + #MEC https://t.co/Z5cp4MoRz2
OpenVerizon CEO touts everything 5G during CES keynote
Who knew Mobile Edge Compute (MEC) would get so much love on a CES stage? That’s exactly what happened during Verizon CEO Hans Vestberg’s keynote to kick off this year’s virtual CES show.
RT @EUSmartCities: Are you up for the Climate #SmartCities Challenge? The organizers are looking for cities to partner up, host a real-world testbed & invite problem solvers to compete in developing & scaling potential solutions to greenhouse gas challenges. Apply by Jan 22: https://t.co/C7VQiQmtQv https://t.co/FBSlBCJshY
OpenClimate Smart Cities Challenge
An initiative of Teknikföretagen, Viable Cities, UN-Habitat, Smart City Sweden, Vinnova, the Swedish Energy Agency, Expo 2020 Sweden and delivered by Nesta Challenges. First stage: Open ...
Let interoperability be the foundation of smart cities
If you want to learn one of the best cases for interoperability, just remember the early stages of the World Wide Web and Sir Tim Berners-Lee’s intuitions. “From the very beginning, he was ...
RT @kristinmusulin: Ep. 1 of @smartcitiesdive’s new podcast, City Surveillance Watch, drops Monday. Don’t miss out — subscribe and listen to our short preview today!
Apple Podcasts: https://t.co/ERrOrNtgbg
Spotify: https://t.co/cYQy7S8a6b
Stitcher: https://t.co/ChAJ9L0s07
Open
CES 2021 Innovation Awards: Winners and trends
Innovation takes many forms at CES 2021. Check out the products, companies and categories that have received the plaudits.
Definition: What Is vRAN (Virtual Radio Access Network)?
One way that operators are looking forward to the 5G future is by virtualizing the radio access network (RAN). Discover more about vRAN here.
https://t.co/EhQH2mF7s6
OpenHow vRAN Changes the 5G Game
One way that operators are looking forward to the 5G future is by virtualizing the radio access network (RAN). Discover more about vRAN here.
Definition: Why Is Software-Defined Networking (SDN) Important?
Software-defined networking (SDN) is important because it gives network operators new ways to design, build, and operate their networks.
https://t.co/YOQK03QJf7
OpenWhy is Software-Defined Networking (SDN) Important?
Software-defined networking (SDN) is important because it gives network operators new ways to design, build, and operate their networks.
RT @tech_eu: Here comes today's podcast episode!
🇪🇺 What's up with the @EUeic Fund? We get some answers from @OUAKIS.
📈 Getting ready for an IPO bonanza with @AUTO1_Group, @MoonpigUK, etc.
💸 Big funding rounds for @RapydPayments, @sennderLogistic, and more 👇
https://t.co/gvohfQ9wtW https://t.co/YVfRMdKOl2
OpenTech.eu Podcast #202: What’s up with EIC Fund, newly announced European IPOs, funding rounds big and small, and more
This week, we talked about what’s going on in European tech, including some of the biggest funding rounds of the week, M&A deals, tech policy, and more. We also discussed extensively the ...
RT @tech_eu: Also check out our podcast interview with Stephane Ouaki @ouakis, the chair of the investment committee of the EIC Fund, to understand what the @EUeic is actually trying to accomplish with its fund.
It may fail, it may succeed, but comprehension is key.
https://t.co/6CnY2M4dYh https://t.co/g36Im4RHHA
OpenWhat's up with EIC Fund, newly announced European IPOs, funding rounds big and small, and more
This week, we talked about what’s going on in European tech, including some of the biggest funding rounds of the week, IPO announcements, and more. We also discussed extensively the ...
RT @EIF_EU: The @EIF_EU and the @EU_Commission confirm €300 million of investments into #SpaceTech focused funds Orbital Ventures and Primo Space, supporting ground-breaking innovation in the industry. Investments under #InnovFin #EFSI. 📝Press release: https://t.co/LOF058RglG #BBESpaceConf https://t.co/XOrtJNYA8d
OpenEuropean Investment Fund announces €300m of space sector finance with new investments into Orbital Ventures and Primo Space
EIF attracts €300 million to support the innovation and growth of European smaller and medium-sized space technology companies under the InnovFin Space Equity Pilot, New agreements with ...