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Creating A Smarter, More Connected Electric Grid
Bain & Company compiled numerous fascinating statistics along with a helpful infographic about how new technologies are transforming the electricity landscape. While there are an abundance of new opportunities for energy companies to create a smarter electric system, there are also four key steps that ...
Cyber Security Questions Every Business Should Be Asking
Following several recent high-profile cyber attacks, it is more critical than ever for organizations to evaluate their cyber defenses and ask themselves a number of basic cyber security questions to assess their vulnerability. Each year brings new technological developments that improve people’s lives. Unfortunately, these ...
Understanding Blockchain Technology: A Brief Bitcoin Case Study
Video Courtesy IEEE Spectrum It can now safely be said that currency was the first of many blockchain applications. Bitcoin is one of thousands of cryptocurrencies and blockchain-inspired technologies, some of which are in no way intended to be used as money. Most of ...
Mozilla Leading the Transition from Internet of Things to Web of Things
Last year, Mozilla announced Project Things, which is a framework of software and services that help bridge gaps in communication between connected devices by giving “things” URLs on the web. And days ago, the company began delivering on its earlier promises by announcing a new ...
There is a veritably deafening buzz around blockchain at the moment as it’s the technology du jour. And rightfully so, as it ticks a lot of boxes: it’s decentralized, anonymous, and immutable. It also promises security through truth and transparency. Amid the excitement about it, brands ...
Working With Electricity: How the NESC Differs From the NEC
The titles National Electrical Code® (NEC®) and National Electrical Safety Code® (NESC®) may sound similar, but you shouldn’t confuse the two. In the ever-changing electrical landscape, it’s important to understand the intent and application of each code. When it comes to working with electricity, ...
GDPR Readiness Gap: Survey Finds Companies Overconfident & Underprepared
A vast majority of the world’s largest organizations believe they’re prepared for the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). But they’re not. At least, that’s according to international law firm, Paul Hastings, which surveyed general counsel and chief security officers from 100 FTSE and 100 Fortune500 ...
IEEE’s Wake-Up Radio Report: Save Up To 50% Off
Great news! As of today, the IEEE Technology Report on Wake-Up Radio, a ground-breaking analysis of low-power/low-latency 802.11 wireless LAN interfaces, is now available for purchase at 50% off its original price. If your organization is involved in developing devices and sensors for the Internet of Things, it’s ...
Unix Tools: Power Tools for Power Programmers
Unix tools defined the modern computing landscape. Originally created in the 1960’s, in today’s fast moving market place, Unix tools provide the user the avenue to solve many engineering and business analytics problems professionals face today. Although by the standards of shiny IDEs some ...
