$100M “Project Lucy” Initiative Heralds New Era of Data-Driven Development
LAGOS and NAIROBI – 06 Feb 2014: IBM has launched a 10-year initiative to bring Watson and other cognitive systems to Africa in a bid to fuel development and spur business opportunities across the world’s fastest growing continent. Dubbed “Project Lucy” after the earliest known human ancestor, IBM will invest US$100 million in the initiative, giving scientists and partners access to the world’s most advanced cognitive computing technologies. (more…)
Students can experience convenience and benefits but at the same time, barriers of E-learning. These barriers hinder the learning process that is why it is important to evaluate the kind of barrier and know how to survive it.
Technology Issues
E-learning doesn’t require students to be very good with computers, software, and Internet. It only requires little technical skill. But there are some people who really find it hard to deal with technology issues. If they won’t do anything to resolve it, they will only feel frustrated that will only lead to not continuing the learning process. (more…)
Bill Gates steps up to new role as Technology Advisor; John Thompson assumes role as Chairman of Board of Directors.
REDMOND, Wash. — Feb. 4, 2014 — Microsoft Corp. today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Satya Nadella as Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board of Directors effective immediately. Nadella previously held the position of Executive Vice President of Microsoft’s Cloud and Enterprise group. (more…)
Using a smartphone to cram in more work at night results in less work the next day, indicates new research co-authored by a Michigan State University business scholar.(more…)
Allerorten wird das Allheilmittel der Transparenz gegen digitale Kontrolle und Machtmissbrauch angeführt. Einzelne Whistleblower aus dem Umfeld von Julian Assange und Wikileaks, aber auch Edward Snowden gelten als Magier dieser Zauberformel. Inwiefern bereichern Leakings unsere politische Öffentlichkeit sowie eine neue demokratische Informationsstruktur? Und wie können die Vermittlungsprobleme hin zur traditionellen Politik und zum politischen System gelöst werden? Diese und andere Fragen wurden auf der internationelen Konferenz „Einbruch der Dunkelheit“ in Berlin diskutiert.
In der Folge der Enthüllungen Edward Snowdens wird das Verhältnis von Gesellschaft und Technik schon seit einiger Zeit intensiv diskutiert. Die Möglichkeiten digitaler Selbstermächtigung (z.B. durch Verschlüsselung) einerseits und kollektiver politischer Gegenentwürfe andererseits spielen in diesem Zusammenhang eine wichtige Rolle. „Verschlüsselt alles, was sich verschlüsseln lässt“, forderte unlängst der Sprecher des Chaos Computer Clubs (CCC) Frank Rieger. (more…)
Banner ad campaigns are becoming increasingly more preferred on the net right now. A stylish banner effortlessly captures the interest of visitors making them click it. Undoubtedly that It is now a very good internet marketing strategy. To be able to improve your CTR you need to design a great looking banner. Listed below are 10 best tricks for creating your banner advertisement.
1. Use small files
It’s probably the most essential thing you have to remember when you create a banner. When the JPG or GIF data file is too huge it will take some time to download therefore, the visitor might have scrolled down the web page and failed to notice your banner. If site visitors failed to see your banner, chances are they will definitely not check it out. Consequently make sure your file is below 10K or 15K. It is sometimes hard to do its but its worth your time and effort in doing it. (more…)
Research reveals common challenges preventing IT progress in Africa recommends steps to overcome technology roadblocks
Nairobi, Kenya – 27 Jan 2014: IBM IBM today announced the results of a new study entitled ‘Setting the pace in Africa: How IT leaders deliver on the potential of emerging technologies’, which found that while nearly 87 percent of African IT leaders rank new technologies such as analytics, cloud, mobile and social media as being critical to business success, only 53% are pushing forward with adoption. (more…)
Today’s modeling and simulation (M&S) software provides indispensible tools for systems engineering challenges. Such programs allow investigators to experiment with “what-ifs” by adjusting design parameters and examining potential outcomes.
A team from the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) has produced an advanced web-based tool that lets physically separated participants collaborate on model-based systems engineering projects. Known as the Framework for Assessing Cost and Technology (FACT), the program utilizes open-source software components to allow users to visualize a system’s potential expense alongside its performance, reliability and other factors. (more…)
