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
Fintech 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.
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RT @foj2021: Landing page for Cardiff's @CardiffJomec @FOJ2021 Please note abstract deadline Feb 18th 2021. For further info on abstract and more, please click on link https://t.co/Y0Z28BKjjF https://t.co/djhRMX4LWC
OpenFuture of Journalism conference 2021
On 23-24 September 2021 Cardiff University will host the Future of Journalism Conference: Overcoming Obstacles in Journalism.
The agreement announced today with French news companies is the culmination of a fight that Google has been waging since at least 2006 -- I wrote about some of the history here: https://t.co/fyt3sWpXrD
OpenThe platform patrons: How Facebook and Google became two of the biggest funders of journalism in the world
<p>In March, Google announced with much fanfare the launch of the Google News Initiative, a $300 million program aimed at “building a strong future for journalism,” as the company put it. ...
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 ...
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 @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
@wadhwa Two, for evidence:
1/ battery costs
2/ PV and wind installations
And, more here https://t.co/AF2sdnPs3c https://t.co/5CxiVjsGoy
OpenEnergy Transition Investment Hit $500 Billion in 2020 – For First Time
The world invested unprecedented amounts in low-carbon assets last year, from renewables to cleaner transport, energy storage to electric heat
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 ...
Green World Path has released a number of tools to encourage sustainable farming practices, including organic fertilizer and a product to help combat citrus greening. #garden #farm #farmlife #farming #gardening #gardeningtips #tools #MotherEarthNews https://t.co/pcNldTeGH8 https://t.co/ZzlnoK0hLB
OpenGreen World Path Launches Sustainable Farming Products
Green World Path has released a number of tools to encourage sustainable farming practices, including organic fertilizer.
Deep Learning Pioneer @geoffreyhinton on his Latest Research and the Future of #AI - KDnuggets https://t.co/puuJFPGdKZ https://t.co/lqO8RFp7IN
OpenDeep Learning Pioneer Geoff Hinton on his Latest Research and the Future of AI
Geoff Hinton has lived at the outer reaches of machine learning research since an aborted attempt at a carpentry career a half century ago. He spoke to Craig Smith about his work In 2020 ...
RT @ImAI_Eruel: スタンフォード大学の深層学習を使った自然言語処理に関する人気講義"Natural Language Processing with Deep Learning"が開講され，講義の資料や,推薦図書・文献が公開されています
https://t.co/tTWXY1zrtf
言語処理の講義では間違いなく世界最先端で,内容は近年のNLP研究の動向をかなり反映してます https://t.co/bkOMcHHH7x
OpenCS224n: Natural Language Processing with Deep Learning
Course Description Natural language processing (NLP) is one of the most important technologies of the information age. There are a large variety of underlying tasks and machine learning ...
#AI Crash Course — fun and hands-on intro to #MachineLearning, #ReinforcementLearning, #DeepLearning, and Artificial Intelligence with #Python: https://t.co/zBbQuOsIDD
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Read interview with the author @hadelin2p: https://t.co/IEkCnZHroj
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#BigData #DataScience #DataLiteracy https://t.co/QcF2aOPc24
OpenAI Crash Course: A fun and hands-on introduction to machine learning, reinforcement learning, deep learning, and artificial intelligence with Python
Amazon.com: AI Crash Course: A fun and hands-on introduction to machine learning, reinforcement learning, deep learning, and artificial intelligence with Python eBook: Ponteves, Hadelin de: ...
Questions about #ClimateChange and #GlobalWarming? Brush up on the basics with our Frequently Asked Questions.
https://t.co/NHpIMxLwyu https://t.co/rHesdMIRkc
OpenGlobal Warming Frequently Asked Questions
How do we know we can trust the historical surface temperature record? Did global warming stop in 1998? What actions can businesses or individuals take to reduce climate chagne from ...
Describing climate content posted on a private science-denying website as "published by" the @WHOSTP is beyond a no-no. https://t.co/rkV5UVijM2 https://t.co/rAyAlHdjv4
OpenThe Climate Change Flyers
The original version of this webpage was initially posted as a temporary “mirror” archive of a collection of 10 pdf files from a number of researchers, including one pdf by CERES. In late ...
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 @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
Cloud Jacking: The Bold New World of Enterprise Cybersecurity https://t.co/I4fr4wkgpu by Product Researcher Bernie Brode (@BernieBrode)
#cloud #cloudsecurity #cybercrime #socialengineering
OpenCloud Jacking: The Bold New World of Enterprise Cybersecurity
Increased reliance on cloud computing puts more weight on robust authentication systems to protect data against hijackers.
"Why Microsoft’s self-driving car strategy will work"
Author rightly sees Microsoft's interest in #AutonomousDriving as part of a broader interest in #AI.
https://t.co/cHfIoBAbCc
OpenWhy Microsoft’s self-driving car strategy will work
Microsoft's self-driving car strategy allows the company to solidify its position in AI and cloud while protecting it against fundamental changes in the SDC industry.
'Flying cars' still aren't ready for takeoff, but automakers keep climbing aboard: https://t.co/PbZ5YTVxTL https://t.co/dUT5O3dsFx
Open'Flying cars' still aren't ready for takeoff, but automakers keep climbing aboard
Flying cars (and jetpacks) have fascinated the public and press for decades and are a surefire way to get crowds and coverage at an event. At this month’s v
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 ...
"Driven by the pace of #SpaceX and #OneWeb, as the two companies build out their low Earth orbit (LEO) broadband constellation networks, communications satellite deployments in 2020 climbed 477% compared to 2019."
Read the full report here!
https://t.co/IiM3O8sWA9 https://t.co/f8rf1pM8c1
Open‘The Space Report’ Shows 2020 Launch Activity Hit a 20-Year High
In its newly released issue of The Space Report, Space Foundation announced 2020 Q4 analysis findings revealing substantial growth in key areas.
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 ...
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. ...
@Innosuisse is introducing two funding projects in January 2021, the impulse program “Swiss Innovation Power” & the Flagship Initiative! ✨ The aim is to ensure the long-term sustainability and competitiveness of SMBs and other commercial efforts. 🙌
👉 https://t.co/faj69VyA7s https://t.co/tDF7pNGdxY
OpenSwiss Innovation Agency Innosuisse to Introduce Funding Projects to Ensure Long-Term Sustainability of SMBs
Swiss Innovation agency Innosuisse to introduce funding projects to ensure long-term sustainability of SMBs.
#Verity secured 7.5 million Swiss francs from investors! 👏 The @ETH_en spin-off has developed drones for interior spaces that are now being tested in large warehouses. For this, Verity is working with @IKEA and the logistics specialists @DSV_AS. 👍
👇 https://t.co/v4Iv8p8swo
OpenVerity raises 7.5 million Swiss francs
Verity has raised a total of 7.5 million Swiss francs from investors in the form of a convertible loan. The spin-off from ETH Zurich has developed drones for interior spaces that are now ...
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: Digital Transformation Requires Employee Buy-In
https://t.co/AM1LRC3T69
#DigitalTransformation #futureofwork #banking
@guzmand @HaroldSinnott @DeepLearn007 @AlexH_Johnson @MarshaCollier @sallyeaves @jowyang @rshevlin @JimHarris @Nicochan33 @SpirosMargaris @TamaraMcCleary https://t.co/7ADMkQUaA1
OpenDigital Banking Transformation Requires Employee Engagement
The correlation between positive employee and customer experiences offers a chance to improve the odds for digital transformation success.
Learn how financial services companies can build consumer trust by implementing new digital channels to meet their customers https://t.co/L3QIzpkFO0
@CisoOnlineClub @digibizinsight @darioandriani @GRAUSAFL @ILoveBooks786
#Finserv #Strategy #Banking #CustomerSatisfaction #SMM https://t.co/GvWCMVi6FY
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.
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.
OPINION: "The spotlight on bitcoin bubbles is beneficial because the influx of investors helps make the currency more liquid – more widely accepted as payment and easier to be quickly exchanged," says Yanhao "Max" Wei @USCMarshall.
#btc
https://t.co/sjlhJ94VTW
OpenBubbles Are Good for Bitcoin
Far from being damaging to bitcoin, bubbles help bring in new users and ultimately accelerate the project's growth.
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.
#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 @Neo_IoT: Smart cities: the future is now. Here's why -- https://t.co/me7jQwBoar @AerisM2M
#smartcities #smartcity #IoT #bigdata https://t.co/DDJmoWKuHy
OpenSmart Cities: The Future is Now
Smart Cities: The Future is Now: City governments across the globe are starting to implement connected technologies that improve the lives of urban dwellers.
RT @marcusborba: Where are all those smart cities we were promised?
https://t.co/cLQNh19thq @HPE
#SmartCity #AI #IIoT #CyberSecurity #MachineLearning #DeepLearning #BigData #Serverless #Edge #womenwhocode #Cloud #DigitalTransformation #SmartCities #Future #IoT @JAdP @mvollmer1 @Fabriziobustama https://t.co/22syA2MuHh
OpenWhere are all those smart cities we were promised?
The biggest barriers to building smarter U.S. cities have little to do with technology; they revolve around people, processes, and privacy #smartcities @Enterprisenxt
RT @euronews: This smart city wants to improve people's well-being.
Watch more: https://t.co/9sIyeltEim
#SciTech w/ @JapanGov
OpenJapan's human-centred smart cities enhancing well-being
Japan is rapidly understanding the opportunities that smart cities can provide to help an aging population and to enhance general well-being. We take a look at two Japanese smart towns and ...
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.
Future cities trends: #IoT leads Twitter mentions in December 2020 https://t.co/sboRTI5o7t via @anteksiler
OpenFuture cities trends: IoT leads Twitter mentions in December 2020
Verdict lists the top five terms tweeted on future cities in December 2020, based on data from GlobalData’s Influencer Platform.
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 ...
RT @deliveryherocom: Today we launch #DXVentures, a #DeliveryHero backed venture capital fund. The mission: to support the next generation of global entrepreneurs by investing in disruptive early-stage companies and guiding them on their path to lasting success. https://t.co/iuagxE5u3Q
#likeheroes
OpenDelivery Hero launches venture capital fund DX Ventures to drive innovation in food, delivery and beyond
Delivery Hero today announced the launch of DX Ventures, an independently managed early-stage venture capital fund with a focus on investing in disruptive founder-led companies.
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 ...