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Technology grants spur nearly $1.6 million in private financing - Press Herald

25-01-2017 23:56

Technology grants spur nearly $1.6 million in private financing
Press Herald
Maine Technology Institute awarded more than $95,000 in its latest round of funding, which leveraged nearly $1.6 million in private financing. The organization that supports and fosters technology startups made seven awards: • Warmsoft LLC and Jonathan ...

Sudbury police using new technology in effort to solve 1998 homicide - Toronto Star

25-01-2017 22:27

Toronto Star
Sudbury police using new technology in effort to solve 1998 homicide
Toronto Star
Sudbury police have turned to DNA phenotyping, which uses a DNA profile to extract information about a suspect, such as ethnic makeup, face shape and eye colour. A DNA phenotype report is being used by Sudbury police to help solve the Renee Sweeney ...and more »

TRAVEL: New CES technology sensations - Washington Times

25-01-2017 22:14

Washington Times
TRAVEL: New CES technology sensations
Washington Times
Virtual Reality technology is getting ever more accurate and available for consumers, as shown here at CES 2017 in Las Vegas. more >. View Comments Print. By Lark Gould - - Wednesday, January 25, 2017. ANALYSIS/OPINION. Whether it's the ...

2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV | 2017 Autoblog Technology of the Year Finalist - Autoblog (blog)

25-01-2017 20:35

Autoblog (blog)
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV | 2017 Autoblog Technology of the Year Finalist
Autoblog (blog)
There isn't one specific piece of technology in the electric Chevy Bolt that impresses us. We included it as a finalist in our Technology of the Year awards car category because of what it means for the future of electric vehicles. A lot of that hinges ...and more »

Why Seagate Technology Plc Stock Is Soaring Today - Nasdaq

25-01-2017 19:31

Nasdaq
Why Seagate Technology Plc Stock Is Soaring Today
Nasdaq
Shares of Seagate Technology (NASDAQ: STX) jumped as much as 24% higher on Wednesday following the release of surprisingly strong second-quarter earnings . So what. Analysts were expecting earnings of roughly $1.08 per share on revenue near $2.8 ...
Seagate Technology plc Earnings: A Classic Beat-and-Raise PerformanceMadison.com
Seagate Technology Reports Fiscal Second Quarter 2017 Financial ResultsBusiness Wire (press release

Apple Releases iOS 10.3 Beta Updates Enabling Airpods-Location

25-01-2017 19:14

Siri now gets cricket sports scores and stats for Indian Premier League and International Cricket Council. Furthermore, it can now answer cricket related queries such as IPL rankings, scores, player stats, next cricket match, leader board and more.

The Sharing Economy's Customer Experience Technology Innovation - Forbes

25-01-2017 18:59

Forbes
The Sharing Economy's Customer Experience Technology Innovation
Forbes
Much of the technology that's being developed now will help us coordinate things, from employees to customers, in a much smoother way. Devin Fidler, research director at Institute For The Future, compares it to being an orchestra conductor—as we ...

How Technology Trumps Politics - Forbes

25-01-2017 17:53

How Technology Trumps Politics
Forbes
Nicholas Griffin, partner and global head of the Global Strategy Group at KPMG, explains the forces that will disrupt the business world over the next three years. Kasia Moreno: What are the two main forces that will be key for CEOs over the next three ...

RBC wants 40% of total technology budget devoted to innovation - BNN

25-01-2017 17:50

BNN
RBC wants 40% of total technology budget devoted to innovation
BNN
Royal Bank of Canada (RY.TO) wants to spend at least 40 per cent of its overall technology budget on innovation, such as artificial intelligence and blockchain, rather than maintaining old systems, its CEO said. "A couple of years ago more than 80 per ...and more »

How technology can help disaster response - The Guardian

25-01-2017 16:14

The Guardian
How technology can help disaster response
The Guardian
A young girl charges a mobile phone at the former first reception centre near to the port of Chios, where refugees and migrants were camping out. Photograph: Louisa Gouliamaki/AFP/Getty Images. Supported by Crown Agents About this content.

250 Years of SoI With Surveyor General of India

25-01-2017 16:10

Dr Swarna Subba Rao walks us through the evolution of the organisation and explains how the technological advancements have helped Survey of India to keep pace with the ever-changing demands of the partnering governmental agencies.

How Technology Can Help Close the Gender Gap - Harvard Business Review

25-01-2017 15:24

Harvard Business Review
How Technology Can Help Close the Gender Gap
Harvard Business Review
What is the experience of a woman in corporate America today? She probably hears a lot about diversity initiatives from the leadership of her company, but she probably has precious little to show it, save a smattering of diversity days, mentoring ...and more »

Technology of the Year 2017: The best hardware, software, and cloud services - InfoWorld

25-01-2017 14:33

InfoWorld
Technology of the Year 2017: The best hardware, software, and cloud services
InfoWorld
Looking over the winners of the 2017 Technology of the Year Awards, you can't help but be struck by the startling number of open source projects. For several years now, we've watched as the more groundbreaking projects -- like Hadoop and MongoDB and ...and more »

Twitter Launches Republic Day Emoji

25-01-2017 14:07

Micro-blogging site Twitter on Wednesday launched a Republic Day emoji that will be available till January 27.

Tax Sops Should be Given to All Manufacturers, Not Just Apple: Experts

25-01-2017 14:07

For Jaideep Mehta, Managing Director, International Data Corporation (IDC) South Asia, there are two dimensions to the Apple issue.

Meet Mr. GPS: The Man Who Brought GPS to Your Smartphones

25-01-2017 14:07

Read about the journey of the entrepreneur, technologist and visionary who brought GPS to your smartphones.

Jio Primary Data Connection on Mobiles in India: Report

25-01-2017 14:07

Jio is also leading in data consumption as well, with a Jio user logging 6.54GB on average compared to 1.28GB on Airtel, 1.29GB on Vodafone.

Go Cashless With Delhi Duty Free, FreeCharge at IGI

25-01-2017 14:07

Users can enter the phone number in the point of sale (POS) machine at the payment counter and provide the On-The-Go-Pin in the FreeCharge app to make the payment.

E-commerce Players Seek Sops on Digital Transactions in Budget

25-01-2017 14:07

Several challenges have surfaced in the area of taxation in the e-commerce space.

Demonetisation Triggers 30.5% Drop in Smartphone Sales

25-01-2017 14:07

Domestic vendors are finding it difficult to compete with the aggressive Chinese players due to shrinking spends in their marketing.

Consumers Prefer Socially Responsible Brands: Study

25-01-2017 14:07

'Social Activators' - also put in a kind word for common good companies on social media and review site.

BHIM App Downloads touch 5 Million; Users Face Teething Problem

25-01-2017 14:07

Launched on December 30, the Unified Payments Interface (UPI)-based BHIM, an acronym for Bharat Interface for Money.

Apple Officials Make Presentation to Govt on India Plans

25-01-2017 14:07

Apple has asked for several tax and other incentives, including long-term duty exemptions, to enter the manufacturing sector in India.

Top 10 technology colleges and universities - CIO

25-01-2017 12:34

CIO
Top 10 technology colleges and universities
CIO
Here are the top 10 schools for technology education based on data from U.S. News and World Report's annual ranking of U.S. colleges and universities. Highest ranked technology colleges and universities. See larger image. Image courtesy Pixabay.

Samsung Note 7: Safety Rules for Lithium-ion Batteries May Change

25-01-2017 09:50

Safety standards for lithium-ion batteries need to be modernised following a massive recall of Samsung Electronics Co Ltd phones after faulty batteries caused fires, a US government agency said.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella Nominated to Join Board of Starbucks

25-01-2017 09:50

Nadella, 49, has been nominated by Starbucks along with President and Chief Executive Officer of warehouse chain Sam's Club Rosalind Brewer.

LG Electronics Posts First Quarterly Loss in 6 Years on Worst Mobile Result

25-01-2017 09:50

The mobile business reported its seventh straight money-losing quarter.

Digital India, but You Still Can't Buy Republic Day Parade Tickets Online

25-01-2017 09:50

On January 26, 2017, while India showcases its technological prowess, much of the audience in attendance will be holding on to a relic of a non-digital era.

Apple's Make in India Plans Revealed

25-01-2017 09:50

Apple has asked for several tax and other incentives, including long-term duty exemptions, to enter the manufacturing sector in India.

Vivo V5 Plus Review: Ups the Selfie Ante With Class

25-01-2017 07:59

Vivo has stepped up the competition for the selfie-focused smartphones with the launch of V5 Plus at Rs 27, 980.

Microsoft Ties Up With EY to Deliver Intelligence and Analytics Services in India

25-01-2017 07:59

Microsoft Ties Up With EY to Deliver Intelligence and Analytics Services in India

Mark Zuckerberg has No Plans to Run for US Presidency

25-01-2017 07:59

Shelving rumours surrounding his plans to run for the US presidency, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has insisted that for now he has no such intentions.

Geospatial World Forum: Discussing The Future of Location Based Technology

25-01-2017 07:59

The event was kicked off with an inaugural ceremony on January 23. M Venkaiah Naidu, Minister of Urban Development and Information Broadcasting, Government of India, delivered the inaugural speech.

Digital India, but You Still Can't Buy Republic Day Tickets Online

25-01-2017 07:59

On January 26, 2017, while India showcases its technological prowess, much of the audience in attendance will be holding on to a relic of a non-digital era.

Cisco to Buy AppDynamics for $3.7 Billion

25-01-2017 07:59

This is one of its largest deals of recent years as it searches for growth beyond its core networking business.

How Chinese smartphone makers are beating local cos in India

25-01-2017 07:29

A strong component supply coupled with stronger marketing blitzkrieg helped Chinese brands Oppo, Vivo, Lenovo and Xiaomi together garner 46 percent share in comparison to market leader Samsungâ€™s 24 percent.

Brisbane City Council's technology upgrades to cost extra $60m, already delayed 18 months - ABC Online

25-01-2017 06:31

ABC Online
Brisbane City Council's technology upgrades to cost extra $60m, already delayed 18 months
ABC Online
A blowout costing up to $60 million to Brisbane City Council's technology upgrades will result in more money being spent on a new system than it is projected to save over 10 years. Lord Mayor Graham Quirk today revealed that a $122-million IT contract ...and more »

Wipro Executive Vice Chairman TK Kurien to Retire Early

25-01-2017 03:53

Thanking Kurien for his contribution to the IT major, Premji said the outgoing executive had also been a powerful voice in championing the cause of the industry.

NIEIT to Help Rajasthan Grow in Electronics and IT: Minister

25-01-2017 03:53

NIEIT has an important role in chasing digital India dream, digital literacy, Make in India and skill India.