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Cyber Security: Follow these Simple Steps for online Safety

By ShamsOctober 3, 2017Technologycyber security, fbi, online safety, online shopping scams, scam, smartphone app scams, social media scams, work from home

The followings are FBI’s warnings to keep in mind while you are surfing online:

Beware of social media scams. One of those scams involves posts on social media sites appearing to offer vouchers or gift cards that require you to fill out a survey, but that survey is designed to steal your personal information. Also, don’t post pictures of theater, concert, or sporting event tickets on social media—fraudsters can create a fake ticket using the barcode obtained from the photo. (more…)

To Restore Trust in Online Transactions, Retailers Need to Develop a Virtual Handshake

By Guest PostOctober 1, 2017Technologyconsumer protection, online dispute resolution, online transactions, the new handshake, virtual handshake

Consumers and online retailers would benefit from a common process to resolve disputes and increase trust, MU legal expert says

COLUMBIA, Mo. – At one time, transactions between merchants and consumers were often sealed with a handshake. This handshake was more than a kind gesture—it helped reassure both parties that the other was committed to the deal and would correct any problems. As more transactions occur online, finding fair and efficient resolution of problems that arise can be challenging. In a new book, a University of Missouri legal expert says it’s in the best interest of both retailers and consumers to establish a new virtual handshake to bring trust back into such interactions. (more…)

At 14, she’s not letting disability get in the way of her dream to create her own software

By Guest PostSeptember 29, 2017Education, Technologyantonio tony llannes, atriev, crystal jhoy banzil, eyesight, information technology, premature birth

Crystal Jhoy Banzil lost any chance of having eyesight when her retinas did not develop properly in the weeks after her premature birth. Now 14 years-old, she is confident that technology will help her forge an independent and productive life and career in Manila, the bustling capital city of The Philippines. (more…)

IBM Research and UC San Diego Collaborate to Advance the Use of Artificial Intelligence for Healthy Living

By Guest PostSeptember 28, 2017Science, Technologyartificial intelligence, healthy aging project, healthy living, ibm research, john kelly, pradeep khosla, ruoyi zhou, tajana rosing, uc san diego

UC San Diego is the first West Coast university to join the IBM Cognitive Horizons Network

ARMONK, NY and SAN DIEGO, CA – 28 Sep 2017: IBM (NYSE: IBM) and the University of California San Diego have announced a multi-year project to enhance quality of life and independence for aging populations through the new Artificial Intelligence for Healthy Living Center (AIHL), located on the campus of UC San Diego. The groundbreaking center will bring together the technology, artificial intelligence and life sciences knowledge of IBM and UC San Diego to promote critical research and applications in two thematic areas: Healthy Aging and the Human Microbiome. (more…)

IBM Unveils a New High-Powered Analytics System for Fast Access to Data Science

By Guest PostSeptember 26, 2017Technologyapache spark, data science, db2 warehouse, hortonworks data platform, hybrid clouds, ibm, integrated analytics system, multiple data stores, vitaly tsivin

• New IBM Integrated Analytics System features IBM Data Science Experience, Apache Spark embedded to give users high-performance data science across public, private or hybrid clouds

ARMONK, N.Y. – 26 Sep 2017: IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced the Integrated Analytics System, a new unified data system designed to give users fast, easy access to advanced data science capabilities and the ability to work with their data across private, public or hybrid cloud environments. (more…)

7 Things You Must Know To Find The Best VoIP Service Provider For Your Business

By Guest PostSeptember 22, 2017Small Business, Technologyamit sharma, bandwidth, business communication, hosted voip, professional blogger, voip customer, voip service, voip service provider, voip solution provider

Are you unable to manage your business communication with your phone?

Do you need a specific new business phone system?

But, completely confused to find the best VoIP service, provider? (more…)

China Construction Bank (Asia) and IBM Developing Hong Kong’s First Bancassurance Powered by Blockchain

By Guest PostSeptember 21, 2017Economy, Technologybancassurance, blockchain, ccb asia, china construction bank, francis ngai, guo zhipeng, hong kong, ibm

New Blockchain Solution to Streamline Transaction Processing and Enhance Service Delivery and Customer Experience

HONG KONG – 20 Sep 2017: China Construction Bank (Asia) Corporation Limited (“CCB (Asia)”) and IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced the development of the first blockchain-enabled bancassurance project in Hong Kong. Built on the IBM Blockchain Platform, the solution is designed to streamline CCB (Asia)’s bancassurance process and greatly enhance customer experience and the quality of services delivered through faster transaction processing time and increased transparency. (more…)

In the Age of Social Media, He’s a New Kind of Scientist

By Guest PostSeptember 20, 2017Science, Technologyage, blogs, ear infections, enzyme, michael johnson, new kind, podcast, ribonucleoside diphosphate reductase, science sound bites, scientist, social media, vlogs

What does it mean to be a scientist? Far more than doing research in a lab, says Michael Johnson, whose unconventional passage into the field began with a bowling championship and a music degree.

“Think of it basically like a cheeseburger,” says Michael Johnson. He’s talking about the enzyme ribonucleoside-diphosphate reductase. (more…)

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