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From comfort zone to common sense: The truth behind client-supplier relationships
Nathalie Rachline Science & TechnologyIn the world of IT, two entities face each other: the client and the supplier. And to push matters one step further, the client (generally the CIO or a management structure in the IT department) has to handle its internal clients, the business units and the users. Similarly, the supplier (generally a delivery manager) has to handle its internal management, which requires financial performance on the contract, whatever it may be.
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New stylus-based iPad Pro shows Apple is constantly evolving
Ross Lancaster Science & TechnologyWhen the first iPhone was unveiled in 2007, it came at a time when personal digital assistants (PDAs) were still around in the tech world — along with their stylus accessory. Late Apple patriarch Steve Jobs said at the unveiling, "Who wants a stylus? You have to get them and put them away, and you lose them. Yuck! Nobody wants a stylus."
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Could OERs spell the end of textbooks?
Brian Stack EducationEarly in August, a letter arrived in President Barack Obama's digital inbox calling on him to commit to policies that support the development of open educational resources, known more commonly as OERs. The letter was first developed and signed by multiple organizations from the education, library, technology, public interest and legal communities.
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5 growing technology trends to watch in 2016
Hayley Erickson Science & TechnologyIn the ever-so-rapidly-expanding 21st century, technology is evolving our ability to access information and interact with one another. Devices are getting smaller, computer processors are becoming faster and more energy efficient, drones are flying in the air snapping aerial shots here and there, you name it!
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Mobile biometrics emerging in police work
Bambi Majumdar Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityThe evolving nature of crime has made it imperative for law enforcement agencies to keep themselves updated at all times. In an effort to use technology to combat crime more effectively, the FBI wants faster, better and more effective capture of fingerprints and facial images on its mobile devices — with the ability to transmit this information quickly across cellular networks.
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Facebook’s M proves to truly be a ‘personal’ assistant
Ross Lancaster Science & TechnologySince Apple introduced Siri on its iPhone 4S smartphone in October 2011, the "personal assistant" in popular consumer tech has gone from what was once a creation of science fiction to ubiquitous to mobile users.
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Protecting student data in the digital age
Bambi Majumdar EducationThe wonders of technology have their downsides, and one of the most driving concerns is the breach of privacy. In a digital world where almost everyone is online, sensitive data or information can be leaked with privacy undermined in seconds. Most of us don't realize how much of our personal information is floating out there.
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Indoor mapping technology: A game changer for retailers
Danielle Manley RetailMapsco books and huge paper maps are a thing of the past. Now, we have our mobile devices equipped with GPS that can give us verbal directions while we drive. We can get directions to practically anywhere with the swipe of our finger. However, once you get to that location, do you know how to get around? Will your smartphone GPS guide you to the nearest restroom? Can you find the store you need in a shopping mall?
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Elon Musk’s Hyperloop may be nothing more than a pipe dream
Ryan Clark Transportation Technology & AutomotiveElon Musk's Hyperloop vision imagines a high-speed intercity transport system using capsules propelled through low-pressurized tubes — revolutionizing travel as we know it. On Aug. 20, the Hyperloop vision took another step toward reality with the announcement that construction is slated to begin in 2016.
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K-12 science instruction gets a digital boost
Bambi Majumdar EducationData released last year by the National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI) showed 44 percent of U.S. high school graduates are ready for college-level math, while 36 percent have shown proper readiness for college-level science. A dismal report by all accounts.
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