Technology development

New research from Sage reveals only 61% of U.S. businesses plan to invest in future tech and digital skills to increase profitability, trade potential

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Thursday, September 26, 2019
Digital media, Economic geography, Rural economics, Social inequality, Technology development

According to the research, only 36% of businesses consider digital skills a priority investment, despite businesses citing net connectivity and artificial intelligence as the most significant technology to affect the future of trade in their sectors.

Key Points: 
  • According to the research, only 36% of businesses consider digital skills a priority investment, despite businesses citing net connectivity and artificial intelligence as the most significant technology to affect the future of trade in their sectors.
  • The global productivity deficit continues to grow, yet investment in digital skills can help remedy the issue, said Nancy Harris, Managing Director, Sage North America.
  • That being said, many companies also believe that digital skills training should be supported not only by a corporations internal team, but by the government as well.
  • As businesses around the world continue to face an increasingly competitive marketplace, the need for digital tools and skills has never been greater.

Government fails to reduce urban rural gap in broadband and mobile

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Wednesday, September 18, 2019
Articles, Technology, Digital media, Economic geography, Rural economics, Social inequality, Technology development, Roaming, Digital divide

A Report from the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee has highlighted the continuing digital divide between urban and rural areas.

Key Points: 
  • A Report from the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee has highlighted the continuing digital divide between urban and rural areas.
  • The divide between urban and rural areas, as well as between rural towns and sparser rural settlements, continues to marginalise communities and be the cause of frustration.
  • Despite significant improvement in both rural broadband and mobile coverage in recent years, it has only barely kept up with increasing demand.
  • Rural roaming must be seen as a solution, if no voluntary proposal is agreed between mobile network operators and Government.

Government fails to reduce urban rural gap in broadband and mobile

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Wednesday, September 18, 2019
Articles, Technology, Digital media, Economic geography, Rural economics, Social inequality, Technology development, Roaming, Digital divide

A Report from the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee has highlighted the continuing digital divide between urban and rural areas.

Key Points: 
  • A Report from the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee has highlighted the continuing digital divide between urban and rural areas.
  • The divide between urban and rural areas, as well as between rural towns and sparser rural settlements, continues to marginalise communities and be the cause of frustration.
  • Despite significant improvement in both rural broadband and mobile coverage in recent years, it has only barely kept up with increasing demand.
  • Rural roaming must be seen as a solution, if no voluntary proposal is agreed between mobile network operators and Government.

Government fails to reduce urban rural gap in broadband and mobile

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
Articles, Technology, Digital media, Economic geography, Rural economics, Social inequality, Technology development, Roaming, Digital divide

A Report from the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee has highlighted the continuing digital divide between urban and rural areas.

Key Points: 
  • A Report from the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee has highlighted the continuing digital divide between urban and rural areas.
  • The divide between urban and rural areas, as well as between rural towns and sparser rural settlements, continues to marginalise communities and be the cause of frustration.
  • Despite significant improvement in both rural broadband and mobile coverage in recent years, it has only barely kept up with increasing demand.
  • Rural roaming must be seen as a solution, if no voluntary proposal is agreed between mobile network operators and Government.

Boston Public Schools Superintendent Praises Comcast Efforts To Help Bridge The Digital Divide

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Wednesday, September 11, 2019
Articles, Technology, Companies, Digital divide, Digital media, Economic geography, Social inequality, Technology development, Comcast, Dorchester, Boston, Boston Public Schools, Superintendent

BOSTON, Sept. 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Boston Public Schools Superintendent Brenda Cassellius joined Comcast to announce the largest eligibility expansion of Internet Essentials in Massachusetts.

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON, Sept. 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Boston Public Schools Superintendent Brenda Cassellius joined Comcast to announce the largest eligibility expansion of Internet Essentials in Massachusetts.
  • "It is so important that all of our students have equitable access to technology and learning opportunities," said Boston Public Schools Superintendent Brenda Cassellius.
  • The first event was at Dorchester's Martin Luther King School, during which local leaders highlighted the work being done to bridge the digital divide.
  • "We're proud to be partnering with Comcast to help close the digital divide here in Boston," added the Lamoureux twins.

Boston Mayor Walsh And Boston Public Schools Superintendent Praise Comcast Efforts To Help Bridge The Digital Divide

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Monday, September 9, 2019
Articles, Technology, Companies, Digital divide, Digital media, Economic geography, Social inequality, Technology development, Comcast, Dorchester, Boston, Boston Public Schools, Superintendent

BOSTON, Sept. 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Boston Public Schools Superintendent Brenda Cassellius joined Comcast to announce the largest eligibility expansion of Internet Essentials in Massachusetts.

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON, Sept. 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Boston Public Schools Superintendent Brenda Cassellius joined Comcast to announce the largest eligibility expansion of Internet Essentials in Massachusetts.
  • "It is so important that all of our students have equitable access to technology and learning opportunities," said Boston Public Schools Superintendent Brenda Cassellius.
  • The first event was at Dorchester's Martin Luther King School, during which local leaders highlighted the work being done to bridge the digital divide.
  • "We're proud to be partnering with Comcast to help close the digital divide here in Boston," added the Lamoureux twins.

Dovel Technologies Acquires Ace Info Solutions

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Wednesday, September 4, 2019
Articles, Technology, Bioethics, Emerging technologies, Futurology, Technology development, Technology forecasting, Transhumanism

MCLEAN, Va., Sept. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dovel Technologies , a leading expert to federal agencies that blends deep domain expertise and advanced technologies in the health IT, life sciences, and grants management markets, today announced the acquisition of Ace Info Solutions .

Key Points: 
  • MCLEAN, Va., Sept. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dovel Technologies , a leading expert to federal agencies that blends deep domain expertise and advanced technologies in the health IT, life sciences, and grants management markets, today announced the acquisition of Ace Info Solutions .
  • Additionally, its technology Centers of Excellence bring emerging technologies and solutions to their customer environments such as Serverless Architecture, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning.
  • The company has a long, proven history of integrating emerging technologies with domain expertise, mission requirements, and customer needs to produce lasting and highly innovative solutions to customers.
  • Dovel Technologies blends deep domain expertise with advanced technologies to accelerate solutions that best fit the needs of our customers.

Emerging Technologies in Capital Markets: 2019 Exploration Report - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, September 2, 2019
Technology, Other Technology, Articles, Technology, Bioethics, Emerging technologies, Futurology, Technology development, Technology forecasting, Transhumanism

The "Emerging Technologies in Capital Markets" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Emerging Technologies in Capital Markets" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • This report explores the current technology powering capital markets, IT investment trends, key emerging technologies that are set to disrupt capital markets, the author's exclusive CLAD framework on the implementation strategy for the same, and 4 use cases on how organizations are leveraging these technologies.
  • Capital Markets are prime for disruption, yet firms have barely scratched the surface of emerging technologies.
  • Exclusive CLAD Framework - Cloud, Data Lakes, AI, and Distributed Ledger Technology - for implementing emerging technologies in capital markets.

How to Survive Technological Disruption in The Construction Industry

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Wednesday, August 28, 2019
Articles, Technology, Technology forecasting, Bioethics, Emerging technologies, Futurology, Technology development, Transhumanism

MILWAUKEE, Aug. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Penta Technologies , a leading provider of enterprise construction software that helps construction, service, and engineering enterprises improve business performance, is rolling out the second episode of its BuildTech Talks webinar series on September 18 at 1pm CT, entitled How to Survive Technological Disruption in The Construction Industry .

Key Points: 
  • MILWAUKEE, Aug. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Penta Technologies , a leading provider of enterprise construction software that helps construction, service, and engineering enterprises improve business performance, is rolling out the second episode of its BuildTech Talks webinar series on September 18 at 1pm CT, entitled How to Survive Technological Disruption in The Construction Industry .
  • "Technological disruption impacts every industry even labor-intensive, last-mile industries like construction are being radically transformed by emerging technologies at an ever-quickening rate."
  • Construction as an industry hasn't kept pace with the technological advances adopted by industry at large, but construction companies will quickly reach a tipping point where they must adapt and adopt new technologies, or they will lose out to emerging tech-savvy construction conglomerates and face extinction.
  • Andy has over 17 years' experience in the Construction and Construction Technology industry.

New Conference Will Help Bridge the Digital Divide

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Thursday, August 15, 2019
Articles, Technology, Economic geography, Digital media, Rural economics, Social inequality, Technology development, Humans, Digital divide, Articles, Technology, Economic geography, Digital media, Rural economics, Social inequality, Technology development, Humans, Digital divide

I want this conference to set the tone for broader collaboration across all stakeholders communities, regions, service providers, vendors and all levels of government across the country, said Amedeo Bernardi, the conference organizer.

Key Points: 
  • I want this conference to set the tone for broader collaboration across all stakeholders communities, regions, service providers, vendors and all levels of government across the country, said Amedeo Bernardi, the conference organizer.
  • He knows the rural broadband challenges, partnering with his clients to improve connectivity to their rural and remote homes and businesses every day.
  • Rural broadband is an established passion of ours, and supporting this conference is just another way we are working to bridge the digital divide.
  • For more information, or if you wish to be a sponsor of this important event, please contact Amedeo Bernardi at [email protected].