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Government Association Endorses Blockchain for Elections

Washington, D.C., Aug 3, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - The 2020 US elections were a painful display of a breakdown in public trust. Declining trust in elections threatens democratic institutions all over the world, and it is imperative we restore it in our democratic institutions.US Federal law requires that overseas, military, and disabled voters have access to remote voting. States permit the use of email, fax, or mail-in ballots. However, many of these methods used today lack the security required to maintain integrity of the election results. The most important aspect in restoring trust is to manage all ballots securely, whether paper or electronic.Susan Eustice, Chair of the Government Blockchain Association (GBA) Voting Working Group has a lifetime of experience with elections. Her father invented the first mechanical voting machine, and she has been a researcher in the election and technology field for over 60 years. Eustice stated, "the same technologies banks use to move trillions of dollars each day can be made private and secure enough for elections by adding blockchain technology".However, there are two reasons why mobile devices and blockchain are typically...

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Yokogawa and DOCOMO Successfully Conduct Test of Remote Control Technology Using 5G, Cloud, and AI

TOKYO, May 30, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Yokogawa Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6841) and NTT DOCOMO, INC. (DOCOMO) announced today that they have conducted a proof-of-concept test (PoC) of a remote control technology for industrial processing. The PoC test involved the use of an autonomous control AI, the Factorial Kernel Dynamic Policy Programming (FKDPP) algorithm(1) developed by Yokogawa and the Nara Institute of Science and Technology, in a cloud environment and a fifth-generation (5G) mobile communications network provided by DOCOMO. The test, which successfully controlled a simulated plant processing operation, demonstrated that 5G is suitable for the remote control of actual plant processes.PoC overviewEnvisioned future application of 5G, cloud, and AI for industrial autonomyThe trend to locate production facilities in remote and/or hazardous areas in recent years is fueling a growing demand for remote industrial operations and transforming how people work. Meanwhile, equipment used in plants to purify and refine resources and materials for essential products can deteriorate after many years of use, so remote, autonomous regulation and control would be hugely...

How some companies gained from work from home

(BLOOMBERG) - Mr Jon-Michial Carter was the biggest sceptic of remote work when one of his managers suggested they test the idea in 2019. "We had a 100,000 sq ft facility full of clinicians delivering remote virtual care," said the founder and chief executive of ChartSpan, a chronic-care provider based in South Carolina. "It seemed inconceivable that we could send them home." Please subscribe or log in to continue reading the full article. Get unlimited access to all stories at $0.99/month Latest headlines and exclusive stories In-depth analyses and award-winning multimedia content Get access to all with our no-contract promotional package at only $0.99/month for the first 3 months* Subscribe now *Terms and conditions apply.

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Freedom Business Summit 2021 Online Will Bring Together 2000+ Worldwide Freedom Business Entrepreneurs

Delhi, India, Oct 20, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - This year on 6-7 November, 2021 we decided to bring together 2000+ the world's best entrepreneurs to learn proven strategies, get proven systems to build a freedom business, build a winning mindset, and run your business globally from freedom entrepreneurs, world travelers, global investors and remote startups founders.Freedom Business Summit - is not just a regular summit, it is a philosophy of location independent lifestyle that is organized in official partnership with e-Residency Estonia, Insured Nomads, Binance and citizenship agency Migronis.Summit AgendaBringing together topics that don't cover in big media, the summit aims to educate those who value their freedom on things like: Self-sovereignty 101 - embracing prepper mentality and becoming a free man.Jurisdictional Arbitrage - playing the game of flag theory, why having a second passport is necessary, how do you pick the right jurisdiction and what the paperwork is like.Global incorporation - seeking a better regulatory environment for your business.Bitcoin through a macro lens - your hedge against the money printer.Building a citadel - building a self-suffic...

Will a hybrid workplace mean inequality between remote and office workers?

SINGAPORE - Hybrid workplaces are becoming the norm amid Covid-19 and this trend is likely to continue after the pandemic. But this could lead to a different type of inequality emerging in the workplace - one between remote and office workers. Please subscribe or log in to continue reading the full article. Get unlimited access to all stories at $0.99/month Latest headlines and exclusive stories In-depth analyses and award-winning multimedia content Get access to all with our no-contract promotional package at only $0.99/month for the first 3 months* Subscribe now *Terms and conditions apply.

How firms can better manage emerging risks from remote working

SINGAPORE - The protracted Covid-19 pandemic is no longer just a disruption to the way we work but has transformed permanently the world of work. As we distil the learnings from 2020 to prepare ourselves for a pandemic-resilient workplace, the future of work is shaping into a hybrid model that optimises employee flexibility, autonomy and performance across locations. While much attention has been focused on enabling virtual teams through technology, it is important to balance the risks of remote working with productivity and agility. A recent paper by the Monetary Authority of Singapore and the Association of Banks in Singapore identified two key categories of risks for financial institutions. These are operational risks and people and culture risks, which all companies across sectors should note as they digitalise their businesses. How might companies better manage these emerging risks as they grapple with the embrace of remote working in the digital age? New risks are here to stay Organisations will need to confront the technological, operational, legal and compliance risks that arise from a hybrid work model. A change in an organisation's control environment - such as when the m...

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CITIC Telecom CPC’s DataHOUSE AR Remote Hand wins Augmented & Virtual Reality Award for Telecommunications at SBR TEA 2021

SINGAPORE, May 5, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - CITIC Telecom International CPC Limited (CITIC Telecom CPC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of CITIC Telecom International Holdings Limited (SEHK: 1883), is honored to announce that its innovative product, DataHOUSE™ AR Remote Hand, bagged the Augmented & Virtual Reality - Telecommunications Award during Singapore Business Review's (SBR) recently concluded Technology Excellence Awards (TEA).DataHOUSE™ AR Remote Hand is a highly practical, productive, and effective tool for field engineers that allows them to do virtual collaborations with offsite members whilst streaming data in real-time. The technology employs AR glasses to allow field engineers to conveniently retrieve encrypted backend data from backend systems, so that they can conduct maintenance, troubleshooting, and field operations speedily. With virtual access to equipment history or status, service manuals, complicated technical procedures, troubleshooting logs, and graphics via a designated QR code for each device, they can utilise hand gestures to review a device's historical record to speed up analysis and troubleshooting, minimising downtime and costs whilst ...

Microsoft to reopen HQ, step up in-person work worldwide

WASHINGTON (AFP) - Microsoft said Monday it would start reopening its headquarters offices next week and implementing a "hybrid workplace" that brings back more employees around the world after a year of remote work during the pandemic. The move is the first formal reopening plan to be announced by Big Tech firms which have kept most employees on remote work where feasible during the past year. "Our approach is data-driven and research-backed," said a tweet from the tech giant which employs some 160,000 people worldwide. "As of today, after over a year in which most Microsoft employees have worked remotely, several of our work sites around the globe have reached a stage that meets or exceeds government requirements to accommodate more workers," executive vice president Kurt DelBene said in a blog post. "Currently, Microsoft work sites in 21 countries have been able to accommodate additional workers in our facilities - representing around 20 percent of our global employee population. On March 29, Microsoft will also start making this shift at our Redmond, Washington, headquarters and nearby campuses." DelBene said the hybrid model would allow flexibility in allowing some employees t...

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Hewlett Packard Enterprise becomes latest tech firm to leave Silicon Valley

SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA (BLOOMBERG) - Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), formed from one of the founding companies of Silicon Valley, plans to relocate its headquarters to Houston from San Jose, California, following years of waning technology-industry dominance that came with the rise of newer businesses focused on mobile and internet-based computing. The company said it was already building a "state-of-the-art" new campus in Houston, the fourth-largest US city. HPE also reported quarterly revenue that topped analysts' predictions, suggesting that businesses are upgrading their data-centre hardware during the coronavirus pandemic. The pandemic, with its work-from-anywhere arrangements, has given a number of tech companies an excuse to exit California, known for its high cost of living, hefty taxes and difficult commute. But HPE's move is particularly notable because Hewlett-Packard, which was founded in 1939 in a Palo Alto garage, was one of the original Silicon Valley success stories, said CNBC. Data analytics software company Palantir Technologies moved its headquarters to Denver, Colorado from Palo Alto, California, earlier this year, CNBC reported. Dropbox CEO Drew Houston also re...

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Remote work can work out for the best

The Covid-19 pandemic has crushed the economy, sent joblessness soaring and killed over a million people worldwide. But there are a few ways in which it may prompt society to improve, and one is remote work. Though it was initially necessary to keep employees from getting sick, remote work promises to make people more productive and happier while helping the environment and preserving infrastructure. Please subscribe or log in to continue reading the full article. Get unlimited access to all stories at $0.99/month Latest headlines and exclusive stories In-depth analyses and award-winning multimedia content Get access to all with our no-contract promotional package at only $0.99/month for the first 3 months* Subscribe now *Terms and conditions apply.