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Casualties mount in Gaza as Israel bombs family homes Earthquake shakes Los Angeles area as wildfires rage nearby Wolf pack blamed in Colorado livestock attacks captured WAM DUBAI, 15th September, 2024 (WAM) — The 26th Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) will see significant participation from companies specialising in digital transformation, cybersecurity, and networks and information system security. This is alongside major local and international companies specialising in energy, sustainability, water, green buildings, smart grids, electric vehicles, and more. Under the directives of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is organising WETEX from 1st to 3rd October, 2024, at the Dubai World Trade Centre. "After more than a quarter of a century since its launch, WETEX has become an ideal platform to showcase the latest technologies in global trends and areas that contribute to shaping a more sustainable, prosperous, and secure future. WETEX supports the UAE’s leading position in cybersecurity. The UAE ranked fifth in the Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) 2021, issued by the UN’s International Telecommunication Union (ITU). In line with the Dubai Cyber Security Strategy and the technological advancements in Dubai […]

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Designed for the retail sector, the UST Retail GenAI Platform empowers businesses with end-to-end operational enhancements, driving efficiency and growth. Purpose-built for retailers, the UST Retail GenAI Platform delivers comprehensive tools to optimize every facet of retail operations, from logistics to customer experience. LONDON and BENGALURU, India, Sept. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — UST , a leading digital transformation solutions company, has unveiled its ‘ UST Retail GenAI platform ‘ at the London Innovation Lab. Steve Rempel, SVP & International CIO at Walgreens Boots Alliance , inaugurated this pioneering platform to transform retail operations through the power of Generative AI. Steve shared valuable insights on critical success factors to enable GenAI adoption, including the need to appreciate the trust cycle while planning various investments. Prior to the inauguration, UST’s CEO, Krishna Sudheendra, shared the focus with which UST is championing the adoption of Generative AI, including the in-house program to train 25,000 employees on GenAI . AI has the potential to unlock between $400B and $660B in economic value for the retail industry, according to research . However, few companies have fully realized the potential of new technologies. Developed in-house by UST’s technology and industry sector experts, the platform combines […]

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Partnering is a critical piece of the city’s strategy for digital transformation, informing its approach to digital equity and civic technology projects. A new digital inclusion plan builds on this approach. September 13, 2024 • Julia Edinger From technology initiatives to its endeavors in digital equity, collaboration is essential to how the city of Long Beach approaches IT work — and now, the latter is formalized in its new Digital Inclusion Implementation Plan. Digital equity has become a priority for local government since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and partnerships play a critical role. Collaboration can help government entities build capacity for a variety of IT areas. The city’s new digital inclusion plan builds on its digital inclusion road map, a strategic plan created in June 2021 , to consider, “How can we build on what we’ve already done?” according to Estefania Zavala, digital equity and economic inclusion officer in the Technology and Innovation Department. What has already been done is wide-ranging, including COVID-19 response programs that leveraged CARES Act and American Rescue Plan Act funding to distribute Internet-enabled devices. Officials launched a digital inclusion hotline in 2020, which is still available today to help people navigate resources. […]

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( MENAFN – media OutReach Newswire) SUBANG JAYA, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 September 2024 – G-AsiaPacific , subsidiary of K-One technology Berhad, recently crowned the AWS Partner of the Year Malaysia 2024 , celebrates the launch of the AWS Asia Pacific (Malaysia) Region, a strategic move that positions Malaysia as a key digital transformation hub in Asia. G-AsiaPacific and AWS Celebrate for third AWS Partner of the Year Win. Malaysia: The Emerging Digital Transformation Hub The establishment of the AWS Region in Malaysia underscores the country’s growing significance in the global technology landscape. By bringing world-class cloud infrastructure closer to developers, startups, and enterprises, as well as government, education, and non-profit organisations, will have greater choice for running their applications and serving end users from AWS data centres located in Malaysia. G-AsiaPacific is proud to be an AWS Advanced Tier Partner to continue to empower local enterprises and public sector organisations to leverage advanced cloud technologies effectively. “Malaysia is poised to become a leader in the digital landscape within ASEAN, and the launch of the new AWS Region plays a critical role in that journey,” said Mark Goh, CEO and Co-founder of G-AsiaPacific.“By providing businesses such […]

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Shafaq News/ On Saturday, Fahad M. Alturki, Director-General of the Arab Monetary Fund, stated that digital transformation is “crucial” for reshaping the banking sector in Arab countries. Speaking at the Electronic Payment Conference on Financial Stability in Iraq, Alturki said, “Regulatory frameworks, electronic financial transfers, digital financial consumer protection, and anti-money laundering requirements must balance stimulating digital transformation with managing and mitigating risks.” He added, “Governments and central banks can support digital transformation by establishing digital regulations, evident in investments in digital infrastructure and addressing cybersecurity challenges, which helps create an environment that fosters innovation and growth in the banking sector.” Furthermore, Alturki highlighted that “investment in digital infrastructure can boost digital banking services, enhancing access to banking services and products for both users and non-users of the financial system.” "The Arab region has experienced significant growth in fintech companies, with around 1,500 such firms globally and within the region by mid-2024." The Director-General also noted, “Global fintech statistics present significant investment opportunities, with total investments in fintech reaching about $115 billion in 2023, and expected to grow to $325 billion by around 2026.” Earlier today, during the same event, Iraq’s Financial and Economic Advisor to the Prime Minister, […]

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Cranes and shipping containers at the Port of Los Angeles. A recent congressional report alleges that Chinese-made tech in U.S. shipping infrastructure could support cyber breaches and espionage. Cranes and shipping containers at the Port of Los Angeles. A recent congressional report alleges that Chinese-made tech in U.S. shipping infrastructure could support cyber breaches and espionage. Chinese-made cargo equipment enables cyber, espionage risks in US ports, congressional probe finds Reps. Garret Graves, R-La., and Abigail Spanberger, D-Va., moved forward with efforts to bring legislation that would eliminate the windfall elimination provision to a floor vote in the House.

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Despite the buzz around AI in packaging and processing, concerns like security and data hallucinations are causing hesitation about the technology. Sep 12, 2024 Some CPG stakeholders are hesitant to adopt AI technologies due to concerns including employee pushback and data security. PMMI Business Intelligence: The AI Advantage in Equipment: Boosting Performance and Bridging Skills Gaps Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to be a transformative tool for the packaging and processing industry, but the technology includes a few significant drawbacks to consider. That’s according to PMMI Business Intelligence’s 2024 report, “The AI Advantage in Equipment: Boosting Performance and Bridging Skills Gaps,” where Business Intelligence researchers interviewed industry stakeholders to understand current applications, ambitions, and attitudes on AI in packaging and processing. Cybersecurity concerns AI models require data for training, and how much customer data is required depends on the technology. Predictive maintenance, for example, requires continuous monitoring of end users’ data to function and data ownership varies between solutions. Digital twin simulations, however, can perform their function with just the machine parameters. Navigating cybersecurity issues is always a challenge, but as data security and technology improve, legislation changes, and public trust in these tools increases, it may be […]

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OutSystems , a Boston-headquartered low-code app development platform, sees “immense potential” in Southeast Asia as it taps into the opportunities for AI-powered low-code technology, its executive said. “Southeast Asia is a dynamic and rapidly growing market with immense potential, and Malaysia stands at the forefront of this digital revolution, especially with the country’s digital economy sector is expected to contribute 25.5 percent to Malaysia’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2025,” OutSystems Southeast Asia and Greater China Regional Vice-President Arnold Consengco told TNGlobal in an interview. ​​ “Malaysia, with its vibrant tech ecosystem and a strong drive towards digital transformation, is particularly ripe for AI-powered application generation solutions. We believe that by leveraging AI-powered low-code application generation, we can unlock new levels of innovation, and help Malaysian businesses of all sizes compete on a global scale,” he added. Founded in 2001, in Lisbon, Portugal, OutSystem sells low-code app development tools. Its network spans more than 750,000 community members, over 500 partners, and active customers in 80 countries across 21 industries. The company counts global investment firm KKR, Goldman Sachs Private Capital Investing, Armilar Venture Partners as backers. OutSystems was last publicly valued at $9.5 billion after raising a $150 million […]

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Image Credit: Telenor Group Telenor Group has announced an expanded partnership with Google Cloud to accelerate its digital transformation through advanced data capabilities. By partnering with Google Cloud, Telenor aims to transform how it leverages its data, delivering a unified data and analytics platform designed to improve customer experience, support new product development, and streamline operations. Utilizing Google Cloud’s suite of data and analytics products and solutions, Telenor will integrate Google Cloud’s BigQuery with Vertex AI and Looker to create a harmonized cloud-native data and analytics orchestration platform called Nova. Nova will allow Telenor to seamlessly implement any cloud instance, harnessing data and AI to enable hyper-personalized customer experiences, optimize network operations, and support operational excellence across Telenor Nordics. Additionally, Google Cloud will provide real-time data tools including Dataflow, Cloud Data Fusion, Pub/Sub, Dataform, and Dataplex. These tools will enable Telenor to gain real-time insights into vast amounts of data, generate deeper analytical insights in minutes rather than days, and enhance governance and speed in developing data and AI products. Amol Phadke, EVP and Group Chief Technology Officer, Telenor Group Data is foundational to AI development and enterprise transformation. We are excited to partner with Google Cloud to unleash […]

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ANI Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], September 13 (ANI): The Department of Science and Information Technology, Government of Madhya Pradesh, in association with MPseDC (MP State Electronics Development Corporation Ltd) and GovConnect (an ilouge Media initiative), is all set to host the 14th edition of the Digital Transformation Conclave in Bhopal on Friday. The premier event will take place today, September 13 in the state capital Bhopal, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, and experts to discuss the future of government transformation and sustainability in the digital age, according to a release. The theme of the conclave is ‘Empowering Tomorrow: The Convergence of Technology and Governance’ and it aims to foster a collaborative environment for knowledge exchange and initiatives contributing to the nation’s digital evolution. The event features keynote speeches, panel discussions, case study presentations, and networking sessions, providing participants with ample opportunities for in-depth discussions and learning from digital transformation experts. The inaugural session, ‘Digital Governance 2.0: Future of Government TransformationSustainability,’ will feature insightful discussions from renowned experts, including NSN Murty (Deloitte India), Amitabh Nag (Digital India Bhashini Division), GVL Satya Kumar (Centre for Railway Information Systems), G Narendra Nath (National Security Council Secretariat), Brijesh Singh (Government of Maharashtra), and […]

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