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
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 ...
From @SamTRicketts @christygoldfuss @aekbarnes of @amprog: Biden Administration bringing state climate leadership to @WhiteHouse.
Are you as excited as I am? #ClimateActionNow
https://t.co/NeJeykuch0
OpenThe Biden Administration Brings State Climate Leadership to the White House
States have led on progressive climate action, and President-elect Joe Biden’s nominees will bring their lessons to the nation’s capital.
RT @IFADnews: #BreakingNews: On Jan 29 @foodtank, @FoodSystems, @IFAD & @futureoffoodorg will discuss how to improve food systems, including biodiversity, protecting workers & the environment, reducing waste, & increasing access to nutritious foods.
Read on & register: https://t.co/mZWm7PGTDt
OpenA New Panel Series from Food Tank, IFAD, and the Global Alliance for the Future of Food
Food Tank, IFAD, and the Global Alliance for the Future of Food are introducing a new panel series to discuss the future of the of the food system.
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.
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 ...
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 ...
Top 10 AI, Machine Learning Research Articles to know
We’ve seen many predictions for what new advances are expected in the field of AI and machine learning. Here, we review a “data set” based on what researchers were apparently studying at ...
What is #ReinforcementLearning — its relationship to #AI and #DeepLearning: https://t.co/P6LobfRjfE https://t.co/3vPlkeaUtz
OpenWhat is deep reinforcement learning: The next step in AI and deep learning
Reinforcement learning is well-suited for autonomous decision-making where supervised learning or unsupervised learning techniques alone can’t do the job
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
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.
As a sign of the increasing tension in the AV space, regulatory activity accelerates (2):
Now, the US (NHTSA).
Executive Director Jason Levine of the Center for Auto Safety notes “NHTSA’s insistence of enabling the fast deployment........" https://t.co/xrKISUNNQI
OpenHere Are The Changes NHTSA Made To Its Autonomous Driving Regulations
If you haven’t noticed, autonomous vehicles have been a massive topic of conversation despite the fact that most automakers aren’t actually all that close to releasing an autonomous ...
RT @SpaceRef: ‘The Space Report’ Shows 2020 Launch Activity Hit a 20-Year High https://t.co/ErxSBGxtv0
Open‘The Space Report’ Shows 2020 Launch Activity Hit a 20-Year High
‘The Space Report’ Shows 2020 Launch Activity Hit a 20-Year High - SpaceRef
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 ...
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. ...
The #Joinup startup #job #portal by @ec_zurich @swisspreneur goes live today https://t.co/jTTCK1tVwi | The Swiss Startup News channel https://t.co/gtPcaLgs3K https://t.co/oAilhIf9LC
OpenThe Joinup startup job portal goes live
With Joinup, startups now have access to a pool of qualified candidates from leading Swiss universities. The ETH Entrepreneur Club, in collaboration with Swisspreneur, has developed the job ...
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, ...
RT @achow101: I'm launching a Bitcoin Core usage survey: https://t.co/O3mbn4vnCP
The survey will help us learn about who, how, and why people use Bitcoin Core so that we can improve it in the future. If you have any feedback about the software you want to leave, this is the place to do it.
OpenIn 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.
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.
Latest announcements from @Samsung sees the deployment of their vRAN 2.0 solutions, the first fully virtualized commercial 5G RAN with @Verizon https://t.co/RuDCn1fQD6
OpenSamsung boasts fully virtualized commercial 5G RAN
Verizon is the first mobile technology company to deploy Samsung’s fully virtualized 5G solutions
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 ...
CES showcases 6 trends to shape smart cities in 2021 https://t.co/ItVdEusxf1 via @smartcitiesdive
OpenCES showcases 6 trends to shape smart cities in 2021
From new "as-a-service" offerings to growing e-bike demand, Smart Cities Dive outlined six trends that experts anticipate will influence cities in the year ahead.
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.
RT @BioStrandBV: @BioStrandBV blog "How companies can reduce costs and gain revenue by improving efficiency in #R&D". Interesting, reading and register for our blogs https://t.co/ucjlvwNSlB
#blog #analysis #research #genomics #biotechnology #bioinformatics
OpenHow companies can reduce costs and gain revenue by improving efficiency in R&D
Through innovations in how R&D is conducted, companies (especially in biotechnology) can expedite go-to-market and reduce costs while maximising profits.
RT @tech_eu: And in case you missed it, here’s what happened today in yet another busy weekday in European Tech:
https://t.co/31CIsVdl8t https://t.co/Y3h8Kvh2dN
OpenToday in European Tech: Mytheresa hits $2.2B valuation in IPO, Native Instruments gets sold, Google to pay French publishers, and more
Hello! Below, you can find out what happened today in European Tech. But before you do: are you, or do you know someone, who can help us keep track of these things? We’re hiring a tech ...
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 ...