Technology
On Skiing: Binding technology is constantly evolving
The weekly emails I receive from seniorsskiing.com and realskiers.com trigger both memories and ideas for this column. I have to admit that I have joined the senior skiing community. No, that doesn’t mean I’m no longer capable of skiing the entire mountain. It does mean that I no longer seek the most challenging terrain and that I am content to cruise …
Leyard Honored with CES Two TV Technology Gold Awards
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — During the global top consumer electronics show (CES 2020) on the evening of January 8, the 14th Global Top Brands awarding ceremony, through which IDG amassed, appraised and elected outstanding global cutting-edge consumer electronics was also held. A list of annual top brands was released at the ceremony. Two …
City urged to invest in more staff, improved technology: Report
Editor’s Note: This is the third part of a three-part series about the recent core services review conducted for Orillia. Part 3 focuses on the review’s recommendations to beef up staffing and technology. Orillia’s municipal workforce has not grown to keep up with the increasing demands and workload, concludes a consultant hired to review the …
Western Version of Gatebox Virtual Companion Receives Massive Aesthetic and Technological Downgrade
A new version of the Gatebox virtual assistant, a Japanese device that combined smart home device technology with a holographic companion, is making its way to western markets, though not before receiving a significant aesthetic and technological downgrade. According to Engadget, the device is being brought to the west by Keyshare Innovation Group in conjunction …
The technology at CES 2020 paints a very lonely picture for all of us
My dark-yet-immediate reaction was to wonder whether the newly-announced “artificial humans” from startup Neon a few booths over would be able to do the same. If no one else was around, could I lean on a somewhat realistic-looking avatar — one I’d built a relationship, even a friendship, with — to know when I’m in …
Technology upgrades are moving the Thompson School District forward – Loveland Reporter-Herald
By Dr. Marc Schaffer Dr. Marc Schaffer Greetings, Thompson School District students, parents, staff and community: Welcome to 2020, and happy new year! This month, I would like to provide you with some details on our work updating and upgrading our technology infrastructure in TSD. At this time last year, TSD was anticipating new funding …
He Overcame Setbacks to Thrive in Information Technology
In late 2014, Darius Jones arrived at a computer training class in the Bronx soaking wet. He could not afford a MetroCard and had to walk in the rain. Five years later, he is thriving as an information technology analyst at Christian Louboutin, one of the world’s most exclusive luxury brands. “It’s been a huge …
‘We Need to Be a Technology Company.’ Wells Fargo Struggles With Aging Systems.
At 5 a.m. one day last February, construction work tripped a sophisticated fire-extinguisher system in a Minnesota data center used by Wells Fargo WFC -0.44% & Co., knocking out power to servers housed in the building. Customers soon noticed: the bank’s online and mobile banking systems were out for hours. The outage brought into public …
[The Turning Point] Why these ex-employees of DHL and Panalpina decided to tap technology to build a UX engine
Raghavendran Viswanathan’s first job was with HCL in 2010. The Cofounder and CEO of Freightbro helped develop banking products for the MNC at a time when the industry was going through digital transformation, and the focus was on delivering exceptional customer service. After finishing his MBA from Narsee Monjee, he went on to work with …
Wi-Fi 6 technology makes its way to campus |
The unprecedented speeds and coverage of Wi-Fi 6 helps campuses keep up with their students’ technological needs. Wi-Fi 6 is able to improve communication between routers and devices—keeping connections strong even as more devices and types of devices are connected. With the breadth of new tech devices used by students, a reliable campus network is …
