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Without Leaders there can be no victory
There are many formal definitions of leadership and countless opinions, and we are loath to add another to the collection. It is salutary, however, to be reminded of what leadership is so that we may better find our bearings in these volatile, uncertain times.
A closer look at the effect of missing economic data due...
The shutdown may be over – for now – but its consequences will linger on.
One of those concerns is the dizzying amount of economic data the federal government...
The security issue in internet-of-things
As Americans increasingly buy and install smart devices in their homes, all those cheap interconnected devices create new security problems for individuals and society as a whole. The problem is compounded by businesses radically expanding the number of sensors and remote monitors it uses to manage overhead lights in corporate offices and detailed manufacturing processes in factories. Governments, too, are getting into the act – cities, especially, want to use new technologies to improve energy efficiency, reduce traffic congestion...
Internet of Things: Threat to national security and privacy?
We all know personal devices can be hacked, but a whole country’s security could be at risk too. With the rise of the so-called Internet of Things (IoT), and against the backdrop of cyberwarfare, digital surveillance and digital subversion, the risk to national security is increasing. Earlier this year the head of the UK National Cyber Security Centre publicly stated that a major cyber-attack on the country’s essential services was a question of “when, not if”.
The IoT comprises of the billions...
Sigfox CONNECT: An event which leaves an impression
This year, join us in Berlin to be part of the Sigfox Connect experience. Discover a fantastic line-up of speakers across the two days, workshops and an exceptional exhibition area.
The entire Sigfox ecosystem will be there, including worldwide Sigfox operators, clients, device makers, distributors, start-ups, universities and many others!
Since 2010, Sigfox has embraced the mission to “give voice to the physical world” by connecting objects together. With this event we take a step further and start connecting...
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We need urgent social media content moderation
As families in Christchurch bury their loved ones following Friday’s terrorist attack, global attention now turns to preventing such a thing ever happening again.
In particular, the...
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“Ugly” or “wonky” veg were blamed for up to 40% of wasted fruit and vegetables in 2013, as produce was discarded for failing to meet...
Can a genetic test predict if you are at risk of...
When I got home after work I was surprised to find my husband and three children sitting by the television and watching the news....
What Brexit means for UK tech startup scene
Sifting through the noise to really understand what impact Brexit and all the uncertainty that it brings is having on the UK’s technology start-up...
Scientists are calling for a ban on human germline gene editing
Remember the global outrage four months ago at world-first claims a researcher had used the gene editing tool CRISPR to edit the genomes of twin...
A decentralized ‘web 3.0’ will make the internet free again
Have you recently considered deleting your Facebook account, boycotting Amazon or trying to find an alternative to Google? You wouldn’t be alone. The tech giants are invading our privacy, misusing...
