Innovation

Open-source earthquake alert system aims to revolutionize seismic monitoring

As sensors are deployed around the globe, the open-source project aims to improve current earthquake detection and alert systems and using machine learning and other technologies.

Five ways tech is going to change everything about going to school

Digital classroom app, Kami, announces new integrations for the fall

AI company pivots to helping people who lost their job find a new source of health insurance

The COVID-19 pandemic has been a major money maker for video game console manufacturers

Slack adds more key management options, Splunk integration, and FedRAMP certification

Woz Enterprise, University of Phoenix partner to launch IT apprenticeship program

Future of 5G: Projections, rollouts, use cases, and more (free PDF)

Whether users realize it or not, 5G will change their lives with its promise of low latency and high bandwidth. The number of active 5G connections around the world hit 63.6 million as of the first quarter of 2020, a jump of 308% from the last quarter of 2019, according to data from research firm Omdia. Globally, the number of 5G connections are projected to reach 238 million by the end of 2020, with North America accounting for 10 million of them. This free PDF ebook from TechRepublic reports on 5G’s impact with content detailing 5G use cases, rollouts, and what industries will benefit most from the technology.

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Navigating data privacy

Embedded sensors, IoT, and social media allow companies to collect more data than ever before, and analytics is turning that information into a competitive advantage. But, the public and political backlash to unfettered data collection and a lack of transparency about data use is also growing. We've got the information CIOs need to better meet the growing demand for data privacy, without stifling innovation.