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.
The European Commission puts forward a European approach to #AI and #Robotics. It deals with many aspects to boost EU's research and industrial capacity and put AI at European Citizens and Economic service: https://t.co/y2TF75Mo2W via @DSMeu
#ArtificialIntelligence RT @antgrasso https://t.co/BJzTzXWotm
OpenArtificial Intelligence
The European Commission puts forward a European approach to artificial intelligence and robotics. It deals with technological, ethical, legal and socio-economic aspects to boost EU's ...
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
8 Under the Radar FinTech Startups You Should Know
In case you hadn't notices, FinTech startups are blowing up. But there are still some that have managed to fly
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RT @pilhofer: Finally. A slightly more nuanced view on Section 230 and journalism.
https://t.co/7VYOsjJjIY
OpenSection 230 reform could have unintended consequences for the press
Twitter’s permanent suspension of President Donald Trump’s account is reinvigorating debate about the law that protects social media platforms – specifically, Section 230 of the ...
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 ...
Great list from @foodtank re. organizations building a more equitable and sustainable #foodsystem, including @livablefuture and many of our incredible partners: https://t.co/7QzUtcJXVp
Open121 Food Organizations to Watch in 2021
Food Tank is highlighting 121 organizations rebuilding a more sustainable, equitable, and accessible food system ahead of 2021.
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 ...
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.
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
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…
Top 10 Machine Learning Certifications to Boost Career in 2021 #MachineLearning #learning https://t.co/pkaT2FL1Ti
OpenTop 10 Machine Learning Certifications to Boost Career in 2021
Machine learning is becoming a highly sought-after skill set in today's job market. Here are the top machine learning certifications to get started in 2021.
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 ...
On Tuesday, six climate scientists, led by climate researcher and evangelical Christian @KHayhoe launched Science Moms (@joinsciencemoms), an educational initiative to “activate moms across America to take action on #climate change.” https://t.co/Gp4BAcPTIn via @grist
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 @jasondovemark: A lot of chatter abt the latest @YaleClimateComm poll, especially the fact that 66% of folks want action on clean energy. But drill down to the numbers on lands & water:
76% support the 30x30 conservation goal
85% want to revive the the CCC
https://t.co/JbAyi3ZwqE
OpenPolitics & Global Warming, December 2020
Our latest report describes how Democratic, Independent, and Republican registered voters view climate and energy policies.
Ransomware Attacks Linked to Chinese Cyberspies
China-linked APT27/Emissary Panda cyberspies are believed to have launched financially-motivated ransomware attacks.
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.
Businesses can no longer afford to put #cybersecurity on the back burner. What the C-suite needs to take note of: https://t.co/VAoNwgxvPl via @AiThority
OpenCybersecurity Must Be the Top Priority for the Board in 2021
The impact will be felt from top to bottom within the organization. Put simply: businesses can no longer afford to ignore cybersecurity.
With some of the biggest tech companies dipping their toes into the automotive world, what will we see at CES 2021? Here are a few educated guesses at what to watch out for.
https://t.co/ufEUSXEK4D
OpenCES 2021 and cars: What we expect in autonomous cars, EVs, and more
With some of the biggest tech companies dipping their toes into the automotive world, what will we see at CES 2021? Here are a few educated guesses at what to watch out for.
#Ford Prepares to Test Self-driving Car on Israeli Roads, Aiming for 2022 Launch. https://t.co/GcYSpNvGrT
Open
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.
Neuroscientist Ryan Guglietta Looks to the Stars, Future of Space Diplomacy https://t.co/SwX8MMbHG5 @AAAS https://t.co/Ieo3TYxSo0
OpenNeuroscientist Ryan Guglietta Looks to the Stars, Future of Space Diplomacy
As a Foreign Affairs Officer, Guglietta helps execute the office’s diplomatic and public diplomacy efforts, which aim to strengthen American leadership in space exploration, applications, ...
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 @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 ...
Younger founders, more women, AI on the rise: those are the trends at @ETH_en Zurich, birthplace of many of Switzerland's best-performing startups.
We congratulate all ETH members and entrepreneurs on another record year - keep excelling!
https://t.co/oMeCH9NnC7
#SwissStartups https://t.co/3N9o0qSI5a
OpenAntiviral textiles and vertical farming
Günther, who was also responsible for corporate relations at ETH until 1 January 2021, has just handed this area over to the new Vice President for Knowledge Transfer and Corporate ...
Ontario missing small amount of legal cannabis; store vetting consultants extended https://t.co/rI1Q98sAsF
OpenOntario missing small amount of legal cannabis; vetting consultants extended
A small amount of legal recreational cannabis products in Ontario have gone unaccounted for, according to the provincial regulator responsible for adult use in Canada's largest market.
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
Cannabis activists and lobbyists in #Washington state are predicting a busy legislative session this year. Already, bills are planned to address the state’s lack of #cannabis homegrows, undo the excise tax on medical cannabis, and more. https://t.co/LbekXzQr9j
OpenWashington Cannabis Activists Pushing for Major Policy Changes in 2021
Washington state is gearing up for the 2021 legislative session and, despite challenges posed by COVID-19, cannabis organizers and activists… Read More
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 @pekki_ch: The role of #API portals in #DigitalBanking
https://t.co/qiXKEB4RQj
@SpirosMargaris @helene_wpli @richardturrin @JimMarous @AlfieConn @YuHelenYu @Xbond49 @andi_staub
#finance #banking https://t.co/DUnVD0nbHh
OpenThe role of API portals in digital banking
By Olaf van Gorp, Perforce Software Until recently, the majority of APIs were implemented by financial services organisations internally, or to a fairly limited external audience, but that ...
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.
RT @jjoemorgan: “As always, Bitfinex has demonstrated that its platform and infrastructure are reliable during moments of high volatility... It is vital for exchanges and infrastructure providers to be on top of their game and their tech." Paolo Ardoino, CTO at Bitfinex
https://t.co/w6gohRGsTr
OpenBitcoin price news: Will BTC bounce back? Experts urge ‘look at the big picture’
BITCOIN (BTC) made a marked recovery on Tuesday, following a dramatic free-fall over the past two days. However, crypto experts remain divided whether these recent events mark only the ...
5G in 2021: Expectations and Evolution
5G is the fastest-growing mobile technology in history and is being adopted four times as quickly as LTE was when
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.
As we fire the starting pistol on 2021, we open the year counting 140 operators with launched commercial 5G networks, in 59 countries/territories.
To benchmark #4G and #5G momentum in the year ahead, see our latest report >
https://t.co/ZiOo22ZpbZ https://t.co/qorjIuA9cg
OpenLTE & 5G Market Statistics – December 2020
LTE & 5G Market Statistics December 2020. 140 operators with launched commercial 5G networks, in 59 countries/territories.
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 ...
Is your city working on a smart city plan? Here's a must read to know what the Biden Administration plans for Smart Cities.
https://t.co/QxvFuaKSbj.
To learn more, register your email with Smart Ciites Council https://t.co/zHQGg5Pstm. https://t.co/J1zWBMlYgS
OpenBiden Administration Has Plans for Smart Cities
For our US network, this is one in a series of primers from the Smart Cities Council about how your US located community can ‘bounce back’ from your current situation during the Biden ...
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.
Here are the top tech trends of 2021, according to 30+ top experts
During the year ahead, technology will help us emerge from the pandemic in ways big and small, obvious and surprising.
RT @EvanKirstel: Top 12 IoT App Trends to Expect in 2021 https://t.co/RWB5w9d48c via @DZoneInc #iot #iiot #tech #technology #CES2021 #5G https://t.co/uiEwbg0DYh
OpenTop 12 IoT App Trends to Expect in 2021
These 12 IoT App Trends look set to dominate in 2021. The total installed base of IoT connected devices is projected to reach 21.5 billion units worldwide...
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 ...
VC Cafe's most read post of 2020: The takeover of corporate venture capital
https://t.co/A2OB5kSH9u
OpenThe takeover of Corporate Venture Capital
The takeover of Corporate Venture Capital – how CVCs passed traditional VC volume in the US in 2018, how does it compare to Europe and Israel and what are the drivers for this unprecedented ...
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.