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IEEE and Rutgers Business School Offer First-Ever Mini-MBA Program for Technical Professionals
An engineer or technical professional may have great technical skills, but do they have the communications and business acumen necessary to cut it in today’s corporate world? On 27 October, […]
U.S. Launches Projects to Test and Expand 5G
In October, the United States announced a pair of ambitious projects to expand and test 5G in rural regions and on U.S. military bases. At the end of the month, […]
Five Major Ethical Challenges AI Developers Should Consider
Artificial intelligence (AI) is on the rise, but many developers aren’t prepared to deal with the ethical challenges it poses, according to a new report from the consulting firm Capgemini […]
How the Finite Element Method (FEM) Enhances Optical Lens Design and Analysis
Optical lenses are vital components to the manufacturing and labeling of goods. For example, optical lenses are found in electronic devices like smartphones and laptops. They’re also used to make […]
Is Confidential Computing the Future of Cloud Security?
In October, IBM announced plans to split the 109-year-old tech giant’s managed infrastructure services unit into a separate public company that will focus on cloud computing. Dubbed “NewCo,” the company […]
Seven Ways Blockchain Will Strengthen IoT
The Internet of Things (IoT) is gaining momentum. Between 2014 and 2019, the number of companies using IoT grew from 13% to 25%, according to the consulting firm McKinsey & […]
Why Women in Tech Favor Companies With Strong Diversity Goals
In October 2020, for the first time in history, the Nobel Prize in Chemistry has gone exclusively to two women. French scientist Emmanuelle Charpentier and American scientist Jennifer Doudna were […]
Innovative Smart Grid Projects Launch in Canada and Sweden
The smart grid is a digitized electrical grid that allows for two-way communication between the utility and the consumer. While the smart grid can provide a greener, cost-effective solution to […]
Five Major Cyber Security Threats for Automakers
Currently, 200 million digitally “connected vehicles” are traversing the world’s roadways, according to a recent white paper from the 5G Automotive Association (5GAA). By 2024, real-time traffic updates will be […]