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UK poised to end use of Huawei technology in 5G network, according to reports
The UK is poised to end the use of Huawei technology in its 5G network as soon as this year amid security concerns, according to reports. Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to strike a major policy change after GCHQ is believed to have reassessed the risks posed by the Chinese tech company, newspapers have …
Configurable circuit technology poised to expand silicon photonic applications
The researchers developed a method for making configurable silicon photonics circuits. They used it to fabricate a 1 X 4 programmable photonic switching circuit that produces an output at one of four ports (P1-P4) (a) and a 2 X 2 photonic switching circuit with two output ports (P1, P2) (b). Credit: Xia Chen, University of …
Tearing down the house – Technology is poised to upend America’s property market | Finance and economics
Feb 15th 2020 DALLAS, LOS ANGELES AND SEATTLE FROM FAR enough away most houses look the same. At cruising altitude over Dallas, Los Angeles and even much of New York, most dwellings are nondescript: beige- or grey-roofed, laid out in neat patterns. In sunnier climes the monotony is punctuated by the bright turquoise oblongs of …
5 technologies that are poised to disrupt the healthcare supply chain
The supply chain has carved out a critical role for itself as the healthcare industry shifts to a value-based model. In today’s evolving business environment, a data-rich supply chain contains the fuel that will help healthcare stakeholders tackle big industry challenges, including reducing variation through insights into which products work best for which patients. In …
Why technology is poised for disruption in 2020, Marketing & Advertising News, ET BrandEquity
By Adam SingoldaFrom massive IPO failures, congressional testimony on data privacy and ad practices to the much-anticipated streaming wars, It was a headline-grabbing year for technology. Many of these issues as well as unrealistic business practices set the stage for 2020 and the wave of disruption that’s likely to shakeup technology, media and advertising. Here …
Klaus Iohannis poised for victory in Romanian presidential vote | World news
Romanian voters are going to the polls in a presidential election expected to support the incumbent, Klaus Iohannis, an anti-corruption policymaker who has won praise in the west for his commitment to the rule of law. Opinion polls show Iohannis, a centrist liberal, winning the ballot with 40% of the vote. If correct, the 60-year-old …
The Fed Is Poised to Cut Rates Again. Here’s What to Watch.
WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve officials are expected to cut interest rates for a second time on Wednesday, a move that could prove divisive among Fed officials and aggravate President Trump’s anger toward the central bank. The Fed’s rate decision, which will be announced at 2 p.m. in Washington, will be accompanied by a fresh set …
Serena poised for multiple record-breaking U.S. Open final
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Twenty years after an improbable run at the age of 17 to her maiden U.S. Open victory, Serena Williams is running out of records to break. Tantalizingly close to tying Margaret Court’s record 24 Grand Slam titles, Williams is already tennis’ undisputed GOAT (Greatest of All Time) in the eyes of …
Solomon Islands poised to switch allegiance from Taiwan to China | World news
The Solomon Islands intends to sever diplomatic ties with Taiwan and align itself with Beijing, the leader of a high-level government team representing the South Pacific archipelago has said. The switch, which still needs to be formalised, would be a prize for China in its bid to peel away allies from what it considers a …
Bitcoin Poised To Break Out Big
With the equity markets roiling of late, Bitcoin’s been surprisingly quiet. But the cryptocurrency looks ripe for a breakout soon – one that could vault it toward the all-time highs – or sending it tumbling down to long-term support. Since late June, Bitcoin’s meandered between the recent peak around $13,850 and recent low around $9,150 and trading …
