IEEE Innovation at Work

Over the last two years, the COVID-19 pandemic has forced many organizations to shift their digital transformation goals. (more…) ...
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Technical professionals need to prepare for a future where skill sets are constantly evolving. The World Economic Forum’s “The Future of Jobs” report estimates that 85 million jobs may be lost to machines by 2025. Meanwhile, 97 million new jobs will require skills for working ...
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European cyber security authorities are establishing new rules that would prevent U.S. law enforcement from acquiring critical data stored in Europe by U.S. cloud providers, including major tech companies like Google, Amazon, and Microsoft. The new cloud cyber security certification may be finalized as soon ...
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As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more common, so do its risks, such as its potential for bias and privacy infringements. As we’ve discussed in previous posts, governments around the world are beginning to develop requirements and guidance around AI. Organizations that are not yet developing ...
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The COVID-19 pandemic has hindered 5G network rollouts in the U.S since it began almost two years ago. Now, due to pandemic-related hiccups in the global supply chain, rollouts are slowing even further. As the New York Times reports, chips and other electronics that are ...
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Remote work and digital transformation are rapidly reshaping the workplace. They are also creating demand for organizations to hire professionals with modern digital skills, particularly, skills like cloud and data management. “In today’s hybrid work world, digital skills are becoming a requirement for employees across ...
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Power outages are soaring due to climate change. In 2020, extreme weather was responsible for a 73% spike in blackouts, according to PowerOutage.US, a site that aggregates utility power outage data. With global temperatures on track to rise by over 2.7 degrees Celsius (4.9 degrees ...
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China’s first-ever automotive data security regulation is slated to go into effect on 1 October. The provision, which primarily aims to regulate automotive data processing in the country, joins a growing number of standards, regulations, and best practices enacted worldwide designed to protect vehicles from ...
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Today’s healthcare industry is plagued by outdated record keeping systems that are difficult to manage and protect. Blockchain technology is expected to dramatically improve this system. As we discussed in previous posts, blockchain is a decentralized digital ledger of transactions that records data in a ...
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