Banning apps like TikTok and WeChat is a good way to ensure a country will trail in tech leadership and profit

By The Conversation

Against the backdrop of the Trump administration moves against the Chinese-originated companies, a look at the global nature of social media. “Countries that try to restrict apps with bans and the like will end up hurting companies based within their borders as well,” writes University of Washington professor of global media and digital design Huatong Sun.

BIW is going virtual in 2020. The Innovation Celebration is Oct. 9

By Stephen BabcockThe daylong event has panels, networking, awards and trivia — all focused on how the community responded to a challenging year.
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This four-year plan outlines the State of Maryland’s IT goals

By Donte KirbyThe Maryland Department of Information Technology outlined a four year plan for the state's technology infrastructure and security systems. The hope is to maintain a culture of innovation and value for the work they do.
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Traitify’s new product applies personality data to employee growth and motivation

By Stephen BabcockWith Traitify Engage, the company is offering a tool that helps companies keep drawing on personality assessments after the hiring process for hourly employees. With the pandemic, a tool to support workers is being prioritized.
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Here’s where to find Baltimore at Philly Tech Week 2020

By Stephen BabcockIn its 10th year, the annual event series is a virtual destination for technologists and company builders around the mid-Atlantic. Here's where to find local speakers at Technical.ly's big events.
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