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Can a phone be a cow? It could in 1990s Bangladesh. This was the insight of a small number of mobile phone market pioneers who helped catalyze the spread of the greatest technological revolution in human history. Listen as George Mason University economist Philip Auerswald speaks to EconTalk's Russ Roberts about how the extension of connectivity to traditionally excluded populations led to wide-scale transformations in productivity. They discuss the role of little-known entrepreneurs such as Iqbal Quadir and innovators like Claude Shannon in bringing the mobile phone to the entire world. Other topics include William Nordhaus's paper on the cost of illumination as a powerful metric of human progress, Schumpeter's notion of innovation as new combinations, and what Auerswald calls the most important question the field of economics can ask: How much of human progress is inevitable, and how much depends on the determination of remarkable individuals?

As artificial intelligence tools become cheaper, smarter and easier to use, they are helping more Chinese entrepreneurs turn personal expertise and online followings into one-person companies (OPCs), building lean businesses powered by digital platforms and AI-driven productivity.随着人工智能工具变得更实惠、更智能、更易用，越来越多的中国创业者正借助AI，将个人专长与线上粉丝转化为“一人公司”，构建以数字平台和AI驱动的生产力为支撑的轻量化商业模式。For Wang Yao, founder of an OPC built around her online personal channel "Wiley", the appeal lies not in scale, but in flexibility and low risk.王瑶（网名“Wiley”）就是一位围绕个人线上频道打造“一人公司”的创业者。对她而言，这种模式的吸引力不在于规模，而在于灵活性和低风险。Through social media content sharing personal growth, life abroad and cost-effective ways to improve productivity, Wang's channel has attracted over 100,000 followers on Chinese social media platform Xiaohongshu, and has built a business centered on consulting services and brand partnerships.王瑶通过社交媒体分享个人成长、海外生活以及高性价比的提升效率方法，其频道在中国社交平台小红书上吸引了超过10万粉丝，并围绕咨询服务和品牌合作构建了商业模式。"The company operates in a very healthy way because it has zero debt, low costs and high flexibility," Wang said, describing her business model as the monetization of "trust-based traffic".“公司运营非常健康，因为它零负债、低成本、高灵活性，”王瑶说，她的商业模式就是将“信任流量”变现。Wang said more people are beginning to realize that entrepreneurship no longer necessarily requires large teams, venture capital or corporate backing.王瑶表示，越来越多的人开始意识到，创业不再必然需要庞大的团队、风险投资或企业背书。"People are gradually discovering that you don't have to join a major company or pursue fundraising and IPOs," she said. "One person can still build a decent business through their own skills and influence."“人们逐渐发现，不一定要加入大公司，也不一定要追求融资和上市，”她说，“一个人凭借自己的技能和影响力，同样可以打造一份体面的事业。”The content creator added that the rapid development of AI tools has become a major factor behind that shift.她补充道，AI工具的快速发展正是这一转变背后的主要推动力。"I do not need to hire copywriters, designers or video editors. AI has taken on these roles. That keeps the marginal cost of running my OPC extremely low and allows me to test new content directions or business models with very low risk," she said.“我不需要雇佣文案、设计师或视频剪辑师。AI承担了这些角色。这让我的‘一人公司'边际成本极低，也让我能够以极低的风险尝试新的内容方向或商业模式。”"The growing abundance, accessibility and usability of AI tools are key to one person becoming a team," said He Xia, a former chief engineer at the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology.中国信息通信研究院原总工程师何霞表示：“AI工具的日益丰富、易用和好用，是‘一个人成为一支队伍'的关键。”Current AI tools can cover functions from software development and daily searches to image generation and audio-video production, and AI agents such as OpenClaw are also lowering the coding threshold and bringing opportunities for entrepreneurs with little technical background, said He.何霞指出，当前AI工具已覆盖软件开发、日常搜索、图像生成、音视频制作等功能，而且，像OpenClaw这样的AI智能体还在降低编程门槛，为缺乏技术背景的创业者带来机遇。The trend is now reshaping China's entrepreneurial landscape. According to the China OPC development trends report (2025-30) released by the Zhongguancun Talent Association in February, the number of OPCs nationwide had exceeded 16 million by June 2025, accounting for 27.4 percent of all enterprises in China.这一趋势正在重塑中国的创业格局。根据中关村人才协会2026年2月发布的《中国一人公司发展研究报告（2025-2030）》，截至2025年6月，全国“一人公司”数量已超过1600万家，占中国企业总数的27.4%。In the first half of 2025 alone, China registered 2.86 million new OPCs, up 47 percent year-on-year and accounting for nearly a quarter of all newly registered businesses.仅2025年上半年，全国就新注册了286万家“一人公司”，同比增长47%，占同期新注册企业总数的近四分之一。Still, analysts also cautioned that AI alone cannot guarantee long-term business success.不过，专家亦提醒，仅凭AI并不能保证企业长期成功。"Many people focus only on AI's impact on productivity while overlooking that in the 'human plus AI' model, the human remains the core competitive factor," said Zhou Guangsu, a professor at Renmin University of China's school of labor and human resources.中国人民大学劳动人事学院教授周广肃表示：“许多人只关注AI对生产力的影响，却忽略了在‘人+AI'的模式中，人仍然是核心的竞争因素。”Zhou said that while AI can help entrepreneurs rapidly build products and applications, commercialization still depends heavily on business judgment, market insight and resilience under pressure.周广肃指出，虽然AI能帮助创业者快速构建产品和应用，但商业化仍然很大程度上依赖于商业判断力、市场洞察力以及抗压能力。Pan Helin, a member of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology's Expert Committee for Information and Communication Economy, said OPCs should not become a purely symbolic trend.工业和信息化部信息通信经济专家委员会委员盘和林表示，“一人公司”不应沦为纯粹的符号化趋势。"What matters is substance over form," Pan said, adding that lowering transaction costs, improving the business environment and strengthening talent-support policies will be key to the sector's sustainable development.盘和林强调，关键在于“实质重于形式”。他补充道，降低交易成本、改善营商环境、强化人才支持政策，是这一业态可持续发展的关键。expertise /ˌekspɜːˈtiːz/专长，专业技能lean business /liːn ˈbɪznɪs/轻量化商业模式cost-effective /kɒst ɪˈfektɪv/高性价比的，划算的entrepreneurial landscape /ˌɒntrəprəˈnɜːriəl ˈlændskeɪp/创业格局

On today's Party for Two, Jerry is at the party table with Brian Lilley, political columnist with the Toronto Sun, to break down the top stories of the day. Next, Jerry turns to Tech Topics with Francis Syms, Associate Dean of Information and Communications Technology at Humber Polytechnic, to explore the top tech topics of the day. Can ChatGPT be charged in a murder? Jerry speaks with Gavin Tighe, senior partner at Gardiner Roberts LLP and chair of the firm’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution Group, to unpack the legal implications of this. Liberal MP Nathaniel Erskine‑Smith has lost his nomination battle for an upcoming Ontario provincial byelection. Jerry speaks with CTV political commentator, Scott Reid, about this.

Jerry opens the show with commentary on Progress Toronto’s Integrity Commissioner complaint against Brad Bradford, and why he believes the organization is out of line on the issue. Jerry then dives into two legal stories with Gavin Tighe, senior partner at Gardiner Roberts LLP and chair of the firm’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution Group. Together they discuss: the Ontario Court of Appeal ruling that a dog walker bitten on the job can’t sue because she “owned” the pet at the time, and the five‑year sentence handed to person who broke into a 61‑year‑old Toronto woman’s home and climbed into bed with her. Next, it’s Jerry’s monthly check‑in with Toronto Police Association President Clayton Campbell, who discusses top policing stories in the city. Is it time to ditch passwords altogether? Jerry speaks with Francis Syms, Associate Dean of Information and Communications Technology at Humber Polytechnic, about a phishing‑resistant alternative that experts say is the future of digital security.

Jerry opens the show by talking about Artemis II as it prepares for its moon‑orbit mission today. Jerry admits he’s underwhelmed because we are only passing the moon, but should he be excited? He speaks with Jesse Rogerson, astrophysicist and assistant professor at York University, about why this mission matters. Ontario Premier Doug Ford is heading to Texas to talk trade and tariffs. Jerry asks former Toronto mayor John Tory whether these trade talks are meaningful. Jerry then turns to dynamic pricing, as Old Navy experiments with real‑time price changes. He speaks with Francis Syms, Associate Dean of Information and Communications Technology at Humber Polytechnic, about how dynamic pricing works and whether consumers should brace for more of it. Then, a look at the TTC’s financial challenges with higher costs and fewer riders than in 2019. Staff warn that even winning riders back won’t fix the system’s structural problems. Jerry speaks with Karen Stintz, political commentator and former TTC chair.

The artificial intelligence surge is rapidly reshaping China's digital economy. On Tuesday, a senior official in charge of data security pointed to an explosion in "tokens" as both a barometer of growth and a new export frontier.人工智能的迅猛发展正在重塑中国的数字经济。3月24日，国家数据局局长刘烈宏在国新办发布会上指出，“词元”（Token）的爆发式增长既是衡量行业发展的晴雨表，也正成为新的出口前沿领域。Liu Liehong, head of the National Data Administration, said that daily consumption of tokens — tiny data units used by AI models — had surpassed 140 trillion as of March, a more than 1,000-fold increase from the 100 billion recorded at the beginning of 2024 and over 40 percent higher than the 100 trillion recorded at the end of last year.刘烈宏表示，截至今年3月，全国日均词元调用量已超过140万亿，较2024年初的1000亿增长逾千倍，较去年底的100万亿增长超过40%。词元是人工智能模型所使用的微型数据单元。"The surge signals that China's AI industry is expanding quickly and evolving from basic chat functions to more sophisticated systems capable of decision-making and task execution," Liu said.刘烈宏指出：“这一激增表明，中国人工智能产业正快速扩张，从基础对话功能向具备决策与任务执行能力的复杂系统演进。”Liu made the remarks on Tuesday at a news conference held by the State Council Information Office to announce the 9th Digital China Summit, which will take place from April 29 to 30 in Fuzhou, the capital of Fujian province.3月24日,刘烈宏在国务院新闻办公室举行的发布会上作出上述表述。此次发布会宣布，第九届数字中国建设峰会将于4月29日至30日在福建省福州市举办。Nearly 400 leading companies, including China Southern Power Grid and Alibaba Group, will introduce their latest technologies and products at the event. The summit will showcase nearly 100 exemplary cases of data element integration across agriculture, industrial manufacturing, healthcare, culture and tourism, with over 65 percent of the exhibits making their debut.包括南方电网、阿里巴巴集团在内的近400家领军企业将在峰会期间展示最新技术和产品。峰会将集中展示近百个数据要素融合典型应用案例，涵盖农业、工业制造、医疗、文旅等领域，其中超65%的展品为首次亮相。At the news conference, Liu announced that the government's next step for developing data elements will be to establish a unified national system for registering data property rights and roll out policies to build an integrated national data market and promote data infrastructure development. He emphasized that "token exports", a term gaining traction in the industry, are a visible marker of this shift for China.在发布会上，刘烈宏介绍了国家数据要素发展的下一步举措：将建立全国统一的数据产权登记体系，出台建设全国一体化数据市场的政策文件，推动数据基础设施建设。他强调，业界热议的“词元出海”正是中国这一转型的显性标志。At the heart of the trend lies a new economic logic. China is converting electricity into AI computing power and selling it globally in the form of tokens. The tokens measure how AI models read and generate the amount of text. The AI models are powered by China's computing power, and behind this computing power is China's massive reserves of electricity.这一趋势的核心在于新的商业逻辑。中国正将电力转化为人工智能算力，并以“词元”的形式销往全球。词元用于衡量人工智能模型读取和生成文本的数量，这些模型由中国算力驱动，而算力背后则是中国庞大的电力储备。While raw electricity exported from China fetches about 0.5 yuan ($0.07) per kilowatt-hour, industry estimates suggest that converting that same energy into AI processing services can increase its value by up to 22 times.中国出口的电力原煤每千瓦时约0.5元，而业内估算显示，将同等能源转化为人工智能处理服务后，其价值可提升至22倍。A new value chain is rapidly taking shape around token generation, distribution and billing, offering one of the clearest pathways yet for AI monetization.围绕词元的调用、分发与结算，一条新的价值链正在快速成形，为人工智能商业化提供了迄今为止最清晰的路径之一。Wang Peng, a researcher at the Beijing Academy of Social Sciences, said: "This pathway lowers the entry barrier for global users. Competitively priced tokens allow small businesses, independent developers and users in emerging markets to access AI tools that were once out of reach."北京市社会科学院研究员王鹏表示：“这种路径降低了全球用户的使用门槛。具有竞争力的词元定价，让中小企业、独立开发者以及新兴市场用户能够获得曾经难以企及的人工智能工具。”Notably, China's western regions provide abundant low-cost renewable energy. The country has also built a vertically integrated supply chain spanning ultra-high-voltage transmission equipment, liquid-cooled data centers and server assembly — a combination that few rivals can match.值得注意的是，中国西部地区拥有丰富的低成本可再生能源。中国还构建了涵盖特高压输电设备、液冷数据中心、服务器组装的垂直整合供应链，这种组合优势少有竞争对手能及。Shi Yuxia, a senior engineer at the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology, said: "The cost advantage of Chinese tokens over foreign competitors is not just down to electricity prices. It is a combination of energy cost advantages, improved AI capabilities and supply chain dominance."中国信息通信研究院高级工程师石雨霞表示：“中国词元相较海外竞争对手的成本优势不仅在于电价，更是能源成本优势、人工智能能力提升与供应链主导地位的综合体现。”barometer /bəˈrɒmɪtə(r)/晴雨表sophisticated /səˈfɪstɪkeɪtɪd/复杂的；精密的data property rights /ˈdeɪtə ˈprɒpəti raɪts/数据产权token exports /ˈtəʊkən ˈekspɔːts/词元出海reserves of electricity /rɪˈzɜːvz əv ɪˌlekˈtrɪsəti/电力储备

Jerry opens the show by responding to a series of recent columns written about Premier Doug Ford, offering his take on the narratives and criticisms. He then shifts to a discussion of spending public taxpayer money and why it leads to overspending. Jerry speaks with Francis Syms, Associate Dean of Information and Communications Technology at Humber Polytechnic, about two tech‑related stories: A woman whose permanent residence application was rejected after Immigration’s AI reviewer fabricated her job duties, and OpenAI shutting down the Sora app amid growing concerns about deepfakes and consent. Toronto Police have launched a new counterterrorism unit, including a task force staffed with officers carrying semi‑automatic weapons. Jerry gets your thoughts on this.

Ireland's National Competence Centre in Semiconductors (I-C3), a significant milestone in Ireland's commitment to semiconductor innovation and European collaboration under the European Chips Act, invites startups and SMEs to lead the future of chips innovation. I-C3 will focus on startups and SMEs by providing access to essential resources, including funding pathways, training, design tools and pilot line facilities. Its mission is to empower Ireland's startups and SMEs in the semiconductor sector with hands-on access to design, production, funding and training to accelerate innovation and growth in Ireland's semiconductor sector. National Competence Centre in Semiconductors for Startups Commenting on the launch, Peter Burke TD, Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment said: "As a hub for the semiconductor ecosystem, my Department is delighted that I-C3 will ensure that opportunities as part of the Chips for Europe Initiative are accessible for businesses of all sizes within the industry, along with bringing greater diversity of expertise and depth of innovation to the knowledge base of the semiconductor ecosystem in Europe. I-C3's launch is another significant milestone in the delivery of Silicon Island: Ireland's National Semiconductor Strategy. "With this launch, my Department is very excited about I-C3's ability to empower Irish SMEs to scale internationally, drive innovation across the semiconductor ecosystem and create high-value jobs. I-C3 will also facilitate the development of skills and talent, and build on our strengths by enhancing the relationship between infrastructure, industry, and RD&I capability to ensure Ireland leads in advanced manufacturing and chip design." Co-ordinated by Tyndall National Institute and supported by the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment (DETE) through Enterprise Ireland, with co-funding secured from the European Union under the Chips Joint Undertaking (Chips JU), I-C3 is a consortium comprising Tyndall National Institute, a research flagship of University College Cork (UCC), MCCI, MIDAS Ireland, NovaUCD, and University College Dublin. The new I-C3 Competence Centre is one of 30 being established across 27 EU countries to strengthen Europe's semiconductor ecosystem. The initiative builds on Ireland's vibrant and extensive semiconductor industry comprising over 130 indigenous and foreign subsidiary companies, employing over 20,000 people, part of a 175,000-person strong broader ICT sector with overall exports of €13.5 billion worth of products annually. Multinational leaders such as Intel, Apple, Qualcomm, AMD, and Analog Devices have long invested in Irish R&D. I-C3 aims to further elevate Ireland's global standing in semiconductor innovation. Professor William Scanlon, CEO, Tyndall, said: "I?C3 plays a key role in delivering Ireland's Semiconductor Strategy, Silicon Island, and it is fantastic to see the centre operational and actively supporting Irish start?ups and SMEs to accelerate and scale their businesses. I?C3 is helping companies across all sectors that use semiconductor technologies to secure investment, access specialist training, and connect to European pilot lines." Joe Healy, Divisional Manager, Research, Innovation and Infrastructure at Enterprise Ireland said: "With the support of I-C3, Ireland is set to double the number of people employed in semi-conductor startups and SMEs by 2030. The centre will act as a catalyst for innovation, collaboration, and growth, ensuring that Irish stakeholders, from academia to industry, can fully participate in the Chips for Europe Initiative." About Tyndall National Institute Tyndall is a leading European deep-tech research centre in integrated ICT (Information and Communications Technology) materials, devices, circuits and systems and a research flagship of University College Cork. Tyndall is Ireland's largest Research and Technology Organisation (RTO) specialising in both electronics and photonics. Tyndall works...

Jerry opens the show with commentary on dental care in Canada being 50% over budget. Then, are people drinking less alcohol in Canada? Jerry's monthly check-in with the Toronto Police Association president, Clayton Campbell. Francis Syms talks to Jerry about how ChatGPT might help you find information faster, but you won't learn as much. GUESTS: Clayton Campbell - President of the Toronto Police Association Francis Syms - Associate Dean of Information and Communications Technology at Humber Polytechnic

This special live recording of the Invent Penn State Dare to Disrupt podcast, presented by Brandywine LaunchBox powered by Penn State, features CTDI founder and chairman Jerry Parsons.Jerry shares how he and his family launched CTDI from a garage-based startup and scaled it into a global leader in the communications, mobility, and consumer devices service industries.The conversation explores the early days of building CTDI, key moments of disruption and growth, and Jerry's insights on leadership, innovation, and building a family-run business that thrives on the global stage.At the end of the recording, in-person attendees had the chance to ask Jerry their own questions during a live audience Q&A session.Episode Chapters2:12 Fishing, budding love for electronics growing up5:43 Choosing Penn State Brandywine, college experience10:06 First job out of college at DuPont11:30 Dad pitches Jerry on a small repair business14:12 Acquiring first customers17:07 Innovations and technological breakthroughs18:29 Expanding nationally19:52 Adapting to industry changes26:11 The importance of tech testing27:21 Family legacy and mentorship29:26 Company culture and values30:20 International expansion and growth35:21 Advice for future generations36:39 Rapid-fire questions38:11 Audience questions The Dare to Disrupt podcast is made possible by the generous support of the Penn State Smeal College of Business.

What is it? Plus – The Toronto Blue Jays try to firm up a division lead GUESTS: Matt Sookram - writer at Jays Journal and award winning play by play man Francis Syms - Associate Dean of Information and Communications Technology at Humber Polytechnic

In this episode of Author's Voice with KAJ, Matthew Edgar — partner at Elementive and author of Speed Metrics Guide — breaks down the hidden power of website speed. Learn how Core Web Vitals and speed metrics influence SEO, user experience, and conversions, and discover practical steps to make your website faster and more impactful.

China is accelerating the construction of an integrated national computing power platform, aiming to enhance the quality and efficiency of computational resources and strengthen the country's capabilities in core technologies such as AI chips, said officials and experts.官员和专家表示，中国正在加快建设国家综合计算能力平台，旨在提高计算资源的质量和效率，加强国家在人工智能芯片等核心技术方面的能力。As the backbone of AI development, computing power has become the battleground for global technological supremacy, and China is charging ahead with unprecedented momentum despite challenges, they said.他们表示，作为人工智能发展的支柱，计算能力已经成为全球技术霸权的战场，尽管面临挑战，中国正以前所未有的势头向前迈进。The move is China's latest plan to scale up the digital infrastructure that is key to buoying its AI economy and to hone its technological prowess in strategic industries.此举是中国扩大数字基础设施的最新计划，数字基础设施对于提振其人工智能经济和磨练其在战略行业的技术实力至关重要。Vice-Minister of Industry and Information Technology Xiong Jijun emphasized the government's commitment to "guiding the orderly development of computing infrastructure and improving the supply quality of computing resources" at the 2025 China Computational Power Conference, which concluded on Sunday in Datong, Shanxi province. 上周日，在山西大同市闭幕的2025中国计算能力大会上，工业和信息化部副部长熊吉军强调，政府致力于“引导计算基础设施有序发展，提高计算资源供应质量”。He emphasized the need to accelerate breakthroughs in key technologies such as graphic processing units and algorithms for large language models, which are crucial for sharpening China's competitive edge in AI.他强调，需要加快在图形处理单元和大型语言模型算法等关键技术上的突破，这对提高中国在人工智能领域的竞争优势至关重要。Roughly defined as the ability to process data, computing power includes technologies such as chips and data centers to support information processing, data storage and network capacity in the digital economy era.计算能力大致定义为处理数据的能力，包括芯片和数据中心等技术，以支持数字经济时代的信息处理、数据存储和网络容量。Wu Hequan, an academician at the Chinese Academy of Engineering, said that computing power is an invisible yet indispensable force behind any AI-driven metamorphosis, and that without enough computing power to process data, it is impossible to support large-scale AI applications.中国工程院院士吴贺铨表示，计算能力是任何人工智能驱动的蜕变背后一股无形但不可或缺的力量，没有足够的计算能力来处理数据，就不可能支持大规模的人工智能应用。"Every yuan ($0.14) invested in computing power drives 3 to 4 yuan in GDP growth," Wu said. "In the global race for AI leadership, expanding computing power supply is critical." “在计算能力上每投入1元（0.14美元），就能带动3到4元的GDP增长，”吴说。“在争夺人工智能领导地位的全球竞争中，扩大计算能力供应至关重要。”China's total computing power has been growing at approximately 30 percent annually, driven largely by soaring demand for intelligent computing fueled by AI applications, data from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology showed.工业和信息化部的数据显示，受人工智能应用推动的智能计算需求飙升的推动，中国的总计算能力以每年约30%的速度增长。Rao Shaoyang, director of the strategic development research institute of the China Telecom Research Institute, said, "AI is expected to contribute over 11 trillion yuan to China's GDP by 2035."中国电信研究院战略发展研究所所长饶少阳表示：“到2035年，人工智能预计将为中国的GDP贡献超过11万亿元人民币。”"That will account for 4 to 5 percent of the total economy," Rao said. "This growth could multiply computing power demand by 10 or even a hundred times." “这将占到经济总量的4%到5%，”Rao说。“这种增长可能会使计算能力需求增加10倍甚至100倍。”To address this demand, China is building a nationwide computing power platform that integrates resources across regions and industries. The platform, described as a "unified network" for computing power scheduling, already includes subplatforms from 10 provinces and municipalities such as Shanxi, Liaoning, Jiangsu and Shanghai, according to the ministry.为了满足这一需求，中国正在建设一个全国性的计算能力平台，整合跨地区和行业的资源。据该部称，该平台被描述为计算能力调度的“统一网络”，已经包括来自山西、辽宁、江苏和上海等10个省市的子平台。Its intelligent scheduling capabilities allow efficient matching of supply and demand. For example, enabling businesses in eastern China to leverage idle computing resources in western China, significantly reducing costs and improving efficiency.其智能调度功能允许有效匹配供需。例如，使华东地区的企业能够利用西部地区的闲置计算资源，从而显著降低成本，提高效率。In one notable case, a Beijing-based healthcare company completed an AI computing task using resources from the Ningxia Hui autonomous region at a cost of just 10,000 yuan, compared with the typical expense of over 2 million yuan for purchasing and maintaining servers.在一个值得注意的案例中，北京一家医疗保健公司利用宁夏回族自治区的资源完成了一项人工智能计算任务，成本仅为1万元，而购买和维护服务器的典型费用超过200万元。According to Wei Liang, vice-president of the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology, more than 100 computing service providers have joined the platform, along with over 1,000 registered enterprise users, while nearly 100 large language models have been connected, providing diverse online services to more than 1,000 developers.据中国信息通信技术研究院副院长魏亮介绍，已有100多家计算服务提供商加入了该平台，以及1000多名注册企业用户，同时连接了近100种大型语言模型，为1000多名开发人员提供了多样化的在线服务。Meanwhile, Chinese AI chip companies are also working hard to beef up their prowess in graphic processing units, prompting their stocks to be favored by investors, as the US company Nvidia's H20 chips face weak demand in China.与此同时，中国人工智能芯片公司也在努力增强其在图形处理单元方面的实力，这促使它们的股票受到投资者的青睐，因为美国公司英伟达（Nvidia）的H20芯片在中国面临疲软需求。On Monday, Chinese AI chip stocks continued their strong upward trajectory, with Cambricon Technologies emerging as a potential challenger to beverage giant Kweichow Moutai for the title of the highest-priced stock on the A-share market.周一，中国人工智能芯片股票继续强劲上涨，寒武岩科技（Cambricon Technologies）成为饮料巨头贵州茅台（贵州茅台）在a股市场上价格最高股票头衔的潜在挑战者。Cambricon closed at 1,384.93 yuan per share on Monday, surging 11.4 percent for the day. Since mid-July, its share price has more than doubled, and it has skyrocketed by more than 562 percent since September 2024. The company now trails only Moutai, which ended the session at 1,490.33 yuan per share.寒武纪周一收于每股1384.93元，当日上涨11.4%。自7月中旬以来，其股价上涨了一倍多，自2024年9月以来，其股价飙升了562%以上。该公司目前仅次于茅台，该股收于1,490.33元。The AI chip intellectual property products of Cambricon, which was founded in 2016, have powered smartphones and data server chips, including those made by Huawei Technologies Co and Alibaba Group. 寒武纪成立于2016年，其人工智能芯片知识产权产品已为智能手机和数据服务器芯片提供支持，包括华为技术有限公司和阿里巴巴集团生产的芯片。Chen Tianshi, co-founder and CEO of Cambricon Technologies, said in an earlier interview with China Daily that "there is rigid demand for AI chips in China. We don't worry about orders, as long as our technologies are strong enough".寒武纪科技联合创始人兼首席执行官陈天石在早些时候接受《中国日报》采访时表示，“中国对人工智能芯片存在刚性需求。我们不担心订单，只要我们的技术足够强大。”Pan Helin, a member of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology's Expert Committee for Information and Communication Economy, said, "The Nvidia incident offers a strategic window for ambitious Chinese AI chip designers to expand their market share."工业和信息化部信息通信经济专家委员会成员潘鹤林表示：“英伟达事件为雄心勃勃的中国人工智能芯片设计师提供了一个战略窗口，以扩大他们的市场份额。”l integrated national computing power platform n.国家综合计算能力平台/ˈɪntɪɡreɪtɪd ˈnæʃnəl kəmˈpjuːtɪŋ ˈpaʊə ˈplætfɔːm/l AI chips n.人工智能芯片/eɪ aɪ tʃɪps/

Alicia Vianga, a small business owner and the founder of After Breast Cancer joins Jerry for the first time on party for Two. Francis Syms, the Associate Dean of Information and Communications Technology at Humber Polytechnic joins Jerry to discuss the use of AI in job searches, and how this can backfire. The Blacklock's Report with Tom Korski minds Ottawa's Business. At least 50 candidates will run against Pierre Poilievre in the byelection, are there too many candidates?

Send us a textPlug into the electric buzz of innovation with Let's Talk Cabling, where we're bridging the gap between technical expertise and future possibilities in the world of Information and Communications Technology. This energetic introduction to our podcast sets the tone for a journey that will transform how you think about the invisible infrastructure powering our digital lives.Knowledge truly is power in the realm of cables and networks. Through our rhythmic exploration of both fiber optic dreams and copper cabling strengths, we're showcasing how these complementary technologies are reaching new heights in our interconnected world. Every connection changes the game, and we're here to guide you through this technological revolution with hands-on expertise that turns complex concepts into accessible insights.From networks that hum with activity to data streams that never sleep, we're paving the path forward in an industry that demands both technical precision and visionary thinking. Whether you're a seasoned ICT professional or simply curious about the backbone of our digital existence, this podcast offers a vibrant beat of innovation that resonates with anyone who appreciates how technology connects us all. Join us as we educate, encourage, and enrich every listener who plugs into our world of knowledge. Subscribe now and become part of a community that's wired for success in the ever-evolving landscape of ICT.Support the showKnowledge is power! Make sure to stop by the webpage to buy me a cup of coffee or support the show at https://linktr.ee/letstalkcabling . Also if you would like to be a guest on the show or have a topic for discussion send me an email at chuck@letstalkcabling.com Chuck Bowser RCDD TECH#CBRCDD #RCDD

We talk to Francis Syms, Associate Dean of Information and Communications Technology at Humber Polytechnic about the PowerSchool Breach, we speak to Ruby Kooner, founder of Coyote Safety Coalition and we discuss TDSB calling on the province for more funding.

April was a busy month for industry events, and the main focus for this episode was Jeff Pulver's vCon event, held in Hyannis, MA. Chris spoke at the event, with the main takeaway being that vCon is a “watch this space” initiative, especially for using AI to derive new value from conversations, including unstructured data. With vCon being early stage, the focus was mainly on laying the groundwork to make this an IETF standard, and proof of concept interop testing. Chris explained how this was a different conference experience, with the participants trying to set the foundation for vCon before it gets on the radar of the hyperscalers. Following this, Jon added his thoughts on other recent events, namely 8x8's analyst event, speaking at the Cloud Communications Alliance event, and Vector Institute's Remarkable conference in Toronto.  

On this episode of EMBARGOED!, Tim and guests Matt Fogarty (Lead Counsel – Trade & Human Rights, General Motors) and Caroline Watson (Counsel, Miller & Chevalier) talking about the new Information and Communications Technology and Services (ICTS) regulations with a focus on China, cars, and tech. Roadmap: Background and rationale of ICTS regulations The amended ICTS transaction review regulations The new Connected Vehicle regulations Thoughts on the impact and trajectory of these regulations ******* Thanks to our guests for joining us: Matt Fogarty: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-fogarty-8286015/  Caroline Watson: https://www.millerchevalier.com/professional/caroline-j-watson  Questions? Contact us at podcasts@milchev.com. EMBARGOED! is not intended and cannot be relied on as legal advice; the content only reflects the thoughts and opinions of its hosts. EMBARGOED! is intelligent talk about sanctions, export controls, and all things international trade for trade nerds and normal human beings alike. Each episode will feature deep thoughts and hot takes about the latest headline-grabbing developments in this area of the law, as well as some below-the-radar items to keep an eye on. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts for new episodes so you don't miss out!

In this thought-provoking episode of On the Brink with Andi Simon, we welcome Dan Nestle, a strategic communications expert and AI enthusiast, to explore the transformative role of artificial intelligence in marketing, branding, and storytelling. With over 20 years of corporate and agency experience, Dan has been at the forefront of digital and content innovation, helping businesses adapt to the rapidly evolving communications landscape. As AI tools become more sophisticated, many professionals are left wondering: Will AI replace human creativity? Can AI-generated content be authentic? How can businesses use AI without losing their unique voice? Dan tackles these pressing questions, offering real-world insights into how AI can serve as a powerful assistant—rather than a replacement—for communicators, marketers, and business leaders. During our conversation, Dan shares his fascinating career trajectory, from teaching English in Japan to leading global corporate communications teams. Now, as the founder of Inquisitive Communications, he helps organizations navigate AI's impact on content strategy, storytelling, and audience engagement. He also provides a step-by-step breakdown of the AI tools he uses daily to streamline content creation, repurpose valuable insights, and enhance branding efforts without sacrificing authenticity. We'll discuss the importance of curiosity in embracing new technologies, the fear and hesitation many professionals feel around AI, and why adopting AI-driven workflows can save time, increase efficiency, and improve creativity. Whether you're a seasoned marketer, an entrepreneur, or just starting to explore AI's potential, this episode is packed with actionable strategies to help you integrate AI into your communications and branding efforts. Get ready to rethink how you approach content in the age of AI, and learn why being human is still the most valuable differentiator in a tech-driven world. If you prefer to watch the video of our podcast, click here. About Dan Nestle

Bob Finney, Director of Communications Technology for the Collier County Sheriff's Office, and John Chiaramonte, president of Mission Critical Partners’ consulting business, talk about the Partnership for Priority Verified Alarm Response (or PPVAR) and the Automated Secure Alarm Protocol (ASAP) and how they can free up some of your valuable time in the comm. center. For Your Information: Learn more about PPVAR here: https://ppvar.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Public-Safety-Postcard.pdf TMA-AVS-01: https://tma.us/standards/tma-avs-01-alarm-validation-standard/ Partnership for Priority Verified Alarm Response (PPVAR): https://ppvar.org/ Automated Secure Alarm Protocol (ASAP): https://tma.us/programs/asap/

Todd Morse needed a way of talking with customers during COVID about labelling and Brother Solutions. He decided to start a YouTube channel and ended up calling his show BS with Todd. He started by showing product demos and sharing labelling standards. The show has evolved into a show that features leaders in the ICT (Information and Communications Technology) industry discussing the latest trends and news.Join us as the Todds discuss his show history, labelling, and what's on top of his mind as he thinks about the ICT industry.  Thank you for listening and please take a moment to subscribe, rate, and review our show on your favorite app.To get a hold of us here at Keepin' The Lights On, please email: podcast@graybar.com Show Page: https://www.graybar.com/podcastYouTube Version: https://youtu.be/_XXtdpe1dy8To reach Todd Morse on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/todd-morse-aa176b6/Learn more about Brother International: https://www.brother-usa.com/about-brother-internationalBS with Todd on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BSwithToddHarbor Fish Café: https://www.harborfishcafe.com/Roberto's Taco Shop: https://robertostacoshopsd.com/ Broken Yoke: https://www.thebrokenyolkcafe.com/ Tip Top Meats: https://www.tiptopmeats.com/

China will enhance its policy support to accelerate the development of emerging industries such as smart connected vehicles, as the nation has huge potential to become the world's largest market for self-driving cars, according to an official and experts.This could create multibillion-dollar opportunities for domestic as well as international companies, they added.To support the high-quality development of the intelligent vehicle industry, cars in China are expected to get their own "phone numbers".The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology said it plans to allocate a total of 100 million 11-digit mobile network numbers dedicated to facilitating communication among vehicles, and between vehicles and the back-end management systems of carmakers.The ministry did not provide a specific time frame for the implementation of the plan, but experts said the move will give the development of internet-connected vehicles a big boost.Yang Zongyi, an auto expert at Chinese car manufacturer BAIC Motor Corp, said: "With the support of connectivity technologies, vehicles are no longer just a means of transportation, but rather a mobile intelligent device. Traffic lights, parking lots and even roads can all interact with our connected cars, providing our users with a more intelligent and convenient travel experience."For instance, two connected vehicles can "talk to each other" and the drivers can see each other's location, route and fuel consumption on a large screen, Yang said.Huang Hexian, a telecom expert at the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology, said that compared with smartphones, internet-connected vehicles have stricter requirements for network bandwidth, network response time, security, manageability and controllability of communication services.This is why the ministry plans to allocate 100 million network numbers to vehicles, which will give the development of internet-connected vehicles a big boost, she said.In an article published on Saturday in Qiushi Journal, the flagship magazine of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, Minister of Industry and Information Technology Jin Zhuanglong said that more efforts will be made to accelerate the development of smart connected vehicles."By proactively adapting to and leading the new wave of technological revolution and industrial transformation, we can ensure that technological innovation truly contributes to industrial development," he said.China will make good use of its large domestic market and diverse application scenarios, and systematically advance technological innovation, in order to drive the healthy and orderly development of emerging industries such as 5G networks and smart connected vehicles, Jin added.Fu Bingfeng, executive vice-president and secretary-general of the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, said, "Autonomous vehicles will become popular in China at a faster pace than in other countries, as local consumers are very enthusiastic and curious about such functions."Consulting firm McKinsey & Co has predicted that China will become the world's largest market for autonomous vehicles, with revenue from such vehicles and mobility services exceeding $500 billion by 2030.Total autonomous vehicle sales are expected to hit $230 billion, while autonomous vehicle-based services are likely to generate around $260 billion by the end of the decade, it said.According to Fu, China is likely to roll out more measures, such as optimizing its legal framework and boosting vehicle-and-road coordination, to fuel further development of autonomous vehicles.Cui Dongshu, secretary-general of the China Passenger Car Association, said that traditional ways of managing cars are no longer feasible, and more efforts are needed to ensure automotive data security and privacy."How to strike a balance between encouraging industrial innovation and ensuring safety is the top question for us to answer before really stepping into the era of autonomous vehicles," he added.Reporter: Ma Si

We first saw deepfakes as humorous memes, then as celebrity likenesses selling tacky products. But the deepfake of the president last month calling on the armed forces to take action against a foreign country demonstrated AI-driven deepfakes' potential for real danger. Deepfakes have been defined as video or audio manipulated with the help of AI to create hoaxes. But they're now also considered an advanced form of disinformation with often malicious intent. Our podcast guest Jeffrey Dy is the government's undersecretary for Information and Communications Technology. He describes the rapid response of the government to the deepfake president's order to the military. He also talks about hacking attacks on government that were traced to China, although not necessarily its government. He says that the country will need 300,000 cybersecurity professionals to handle the wave of deepfakes and other cyber threats on the horizon.

[AI Series Part 1] We first saw deepfakes as humorous memes, then as celebrity likenesses selling tacky products. But the deepfake of the president last month calling on the armed forces to take action against a foreign country demonstrated AI-driven deepfakes' potential for real danger. Deepfakes have been defined as video or audio manipulated with the help of AI to create hoaxes. But they're now also considered an advanced form of disinformation with often malicious intent. Our podcast guest Jeffrey Dy is the government's undersecretary for Information and Communications Technology. He describes the rapid response of the government to the deepfake president's order to the military. He also talks about hacking attacks on government that were traced to China, although not necessarily its government. He says that the country will need 300,000 cybersecurity professionals to handle the wave of deepfakes and other cyber threats on the horizon.

We first saw deepfakes as humorous memes, then as celebrity likenesses selling tacky products. But the deepfake of the president last month calling on the armed forces to take action against a foreign country demonstrated AI-driven deepfakes' potential for real danger. Deepfakes have been defined as video or audio manipulated with the help of AI to create hoaxes. But they're now also considered an advanced form of disinformation with often malicious intent. Our podcast guest Jeffrey Dy is the government's undersecretary for Information and Communications Technology. He describes the response of the government to the deepfake president's order to the military (the deepfake was taken down by YouTube after a few hours and monitored automatically for any reappearance). He says that the country will need 300,000 cybersecurity professionals to handle the wave of deepfakes and other cyber threats on the horizon. Producer: Aubrey Delos Reyes Researcher: Lilian Tiburcio Editor: Jayr Magtoto

[AI Series Part 1] We first saw deepfakes as humorous memes, then as celebrity likenesses selling tacky products. But the deepfake of the president last month calling on the armed forces to take action against a foreign country demonstrated AI-driven deepfakes' potential for real danger. Deepfakes have been defined as video or audio manipulated with the help of AI to create hoaxes. But they're now also considered an advanced form of disinformation with often malicious intent. Our podcast guest Jeffrey Dy is the government's undersecretary for Information and Communications Technology. He describes the response of the government to the deepfake president's order to the military (the deepfake was taken down by YouTube after a few hours and monitored automatically for any reappearance). He says that the country will need 300,000 cybersecurity professionals to handle the wave of deepfakes and other cyber threats on the horizon. Producer: Aubrey Delos Reyes Researcher: Lilian Tiburcio Editor: Jayr Magtoto

What do port cranes, TikTok, artificial intelligence, and connected vehicles have in common? They may all be subject to regulation by a new office within the Department of Commerce: the Office of Information and Communications Technology and Services (OICTS). Between 2019 and 2023, the president issued multiple executive orders aimed at securing the United States' information and communications technology and services. They focused on the supply chain, cybersecurity, sensitive data of U.S. persons, and artificial intelligence. And in 2023, OICTS was created to implement them.Executive Editor Natalie Orpett and Contributing Editor Brandon Van Grack spoke with the Office's Executive Director, Elizabeth Cannon. They talked about the Office's recent activities, who it regulates, and how it sets priorities. This is the latest episode in our special series, “The Regulators,” co-sponsored with Morrison Foerster, in which we talk with senior government officials working at the front lines of U.S. national security policy.To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/c/trumptrials.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a new episode of Weekend Conversations, Elevate Podcast host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss the rise in automated communication tools and social networking platforms, which have exchanged quality of relationships for quantity. They discuss the rise in gamified communications, spammy emails, and a better way to build and foster relationships. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the EY Sustainability Matters Podcast, host Bruno Sarda discusses with Mary de Wysocki, Chief Sustainability Officer at Cisco, how companies can leverage technology for a more sustainable future. The intersection between business, technology and sustainability is accelerating, with companies increasingly digitizing their operations. This can significantly reduce waste, energy and materials required to deliver products and services. However, de Wysocki warns that if digital transformation is not done in a sustainable manner, it could have a damaging effect on our planet due to the large energy needs of cloud service providers and data farms. Companies need to integrate sustainability into their digital transformation strategies and harness the value of data to drive these initiatives. De Wysocki also emphasizes the importance of deploying emerging technologies like Artificial intelligence (AI) and automation responsibly, considering the social dimensions such as ethics, privacy information, security, digital equity and human rights. Cisco is already embedding sustainability into its operations and moving towards a regenerative, green future. They have set three priorities in its environmental strategy - accelerating the transition to clean energy, evolving the business from linear to circular, and investing in resilient ecosystems. Cisco is also working on developing a data strategy to create consistent sustainability data across the enterprise, with rigorous reviews to ensure reliability and trust. De Wysocki concludes by highlighting the importance of partnerships and collaboration for achieving sustainability goals and emphasizes the need for inclusivity and a healthy planet for future generations. Key takeaways include: Digital technologies, like AI and automation, have the potential to transform the environmental impact of companies, reducing waste and lowering energy use. There are environmental impact risks posed by intensive energy users like the Information and Communications Technology sector and cloud service providers if not powered by clean energy. Sustainability needs to be integral to business strategy, with an emphasis on a “regenerative future”. Challenges include managing greenhouse gas emissions, addressing digital equity issues and appreciating the role of nature-based solutions in mitigating climate change. Companies should increase their commitment to transparency and accountability, and look to create partnerships in their value chain. © 2024 Ernst & Young LLP

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to the "Turn Around Queen" Victoria Pelletier. Victoria talks to us about building a personal brand. Victoria Pelletier is a 20+ year Corporate Executive, Board Director, #1 selling author and Professional Public Speaker. Nicknamed the “Turn Around Queen” and the “CEO Whisperer” by former colleagues and employers, Victoria inspires and empowers her team and clients to change mindsets and drive growth in business, leadership and culture. As someone who does not subscribe to the status quo, she is always ready for new challenges becoming one of the youngest Chief Operating Officers at the age of 24, president by 35 and a CEO at age 41. Victoria was recognized as one of the 100 Global Outstanding LGBTQ Executive Role Models by Involve (sponsored by YouTube), a 2023 Women of Influence by South Florida Business Journal, a semi-finalist in the 2023 50/50 Women on Boards Women to Watch, 2022 Top 30 Most Influential Business Leaders in Tech by CIOLook, 2022 Most Influential Entrepreneur of the Year by World Magazine, 2021's Top 50 Business Leader in Technology by Insight Magazine and a Mentor of the Year by Women in Communications & Technology in 2020. HSBC bank awarded her the Diversity & Inclusion in Innovation award in 2019 and she was IBM's #1 Global Social Seller ranked by LinkedIn in 2019 and 2020. As a prolific motivational and inspirational speaker, Victoria has delivered keynotes discussing the significance of Whole Human Leadership - being an empathetic and authentic leader, as well as the importance of personal branding and its impact on professional growth; the power of DEI on corporate cultures and building a life of resilience.

Every fall, LB3 and TC2 host a full-day conference in New York City to discuss the latest trends and best practices in Information and Communications Technology.  This year, our New York event centers on “The Accelerated Pace of Technology Evolution.”  If you have any responsibility for networking or technology sourcing at your company, you should plan to join us in New York. On this 10-minute podcast, Ben Fox, Managing Director of TC2, and Andrew Brown, the Managing Partner of LB3 and the Chairman of TC2, join Sara Crifasi to discuss what we'll cover at the conference. For more information and to register for the conference, please click here.

Curt Burghardt and Denise Ferguson, Unum HR leaders and people analytics experts, explore how real-time data connectivity with leave and absence information transforms efficiency, transparency and downstream processes for employers managing leave in Workday.® People analytics is more than just basic reporting.  [03:49]Real-time connectivity simplifies leave processes. [06:42]Simplicity saves time and creates a better experience. [08:33]Connectivity helps solve the challenge of intermittent leave.  [10:24]WORKDAY and the WORKDAY logo are trademarks of Workday, Inc. registered in the United States and elsewhere. All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.Featured speakersCurt Burghardt  Vice President, People Delivery Group, Unum In his role as Vice President of the People Delivery Group at Unum, Curt Burghardt drives how the organization leverages cutting-edge technology to transform the employee experience — among our own employees and in close partnership with key business partners and customer facing initiatives. Curt lives in Portland, Maine with his wife and their two children. He has lived across the United States — from Hawaii to Boston and several places in between, including Chicago, San Francisco and Denver — during his previous roles with both Walgreens and United Airlines. Denise Ferguson  Assistant Vice President, People & Communications Technology Denise Ferguson is the AVP of People & Communications Technology. She joined Unum in April of 2015 as the AVP of HR Technology. Her responsibilities include enabling strategy through the use of cutting-edge technology and delivery of the technology roadmap for human resources, diversity and inclusion, corporate social responsibility and corporate communications. Prior to her role at Unum, Denise was the Senior Director of Human Resources Information Systems for Smith & Nephew. Before moving into dedicated technology roles, Denise held various functional HR roles in recruiting and compensation, and served as a HRBP and HR Manager for RSA Security, Inc. in Bedford, Massachusetts. Denise earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Boston University.

In this episode, we are going to talk about the importance of choosing the most qualified technician for your next installation. It goes beyond simply pulling cable.This episode's guest is RCDD Tech, Chuck Bowser. RCDD stands for (Registered Communications Distribution Designer). Chuck entered the Information and Communications Technology or ICT industry in 1982. Throughout his career, Chuck strives to learn something new each day. Chuck's held positions such as Installer, Technician, Project Manager, Estimator, Division Estimator, QA/QC, and ultimately Technical Trainer. His desire to leave this industry better than he found it is the driving force behind his podcast, Let's Talk Cabling. Chuck was recently named the 2023 BICSI Member of the Year because of his work on his podcast.Thank you for listening and please take a moment to subscribe, rate, and review our show on your favorite app.To get a hold of us here at Keepin' The Lights On, please email: podcast@graybar.comTo learn more about the show go to: https://www.graybar.com/podcast To reach Chuck on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cbowser/Check out the Let's Talk Cabling podcast: https://letstalkcabling.com/Why Every Project Team Needs an RCDD: https://m-m.net/insights/why-every-project-team-needs-an-rcdd/BICSI Certification : https://www.bicsi.org/education-certification/certificationFiber Optic Association FOA Certified Fiber Optic Technician: https://www.thefoa.org/cfot.htm

•  Guidelines, standards, and resources to address Remote Auditing•The purpose of auditing includes verifying the conformance of an organization's processes and management system to defined requirements. It depends on the type of audit and the objective, the stated criteria, which can vary. The standard/s which an audit may be conducted could be an organization's own internal procedures or work instructions, a management systems standard such as ISO 9001, AS9100, or International Automotive Task Force (IATF) 16949; ISO 22000, “Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) customer-specified requirements; or government regulations such as FAA/Nadcap, NRC, etc...• Remote auditing has been a hot topic the last year, given the circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic over the last year. However, remote auditing has been around for over a decade. Its popularity now is being spurred by advances in technology and globalization. There has been a considerable increase in multi-site companies with operations scattered across the globe and more companies engaging in international supply chains that require auditing.• Regardless, proper planning is key for contingency and understanding the kind of risks to achieve audit objectives based upon the scope/criteria, and the most suitable and available technology, as well as the auditor and auditee's complete understanding of the (ICT) Information and Communications Technology, platform/s to be used.• Companies, Registrars, and Accreditation Organizations are now and must continue to reinvent and adapt to the “new normal” regarding “Remote Auditing” and figure out ways to achieve a balance in assuring Quality Management System conformance versus not auditing at all and maintaining the rigor and respect of a QMS and/or Accreditation program as we move forward.• ISO 19011-Annex A.1-option and A.16 for remote and virtual auditing and the ISO/IEC 17021 has recognized remote auditing since 2011. Considerations of the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) Mandatory Documents -MD4 and MD5-2019, Guidance ID3 are available, and links are included.• There are still limitations when considering issues like initial audits and/or critical processes and highly classified facilities and proprietary processes or problematic non-conforming systems previously audited.• Remote Auditing Practices and Resources *Remote Auditing: A Quick and Easy Guide for Management System Auditors Paperback –2020-Denise RobitailleLinks to relevant sourceshttps://www.iaf.nu/articles/Mandatory_Documents_/38•IAF MD4:2018, ICT is the use of technology for gathering, storing, retrieving, processing, analyzing, and transmitting information. It includes software and hardware such as smartphones, handheld devices, laptop computers, desktop computers, drones, video cameras, wearable technology, artificial intelligence, and others. The use of ICT may be appropriate for auditing/assessment both locally and remotely. • ISO 9001 Auditing Practices Group Guidance on: REMOTE AUDITS, provides for:* BACKGROUND INFORMATION ON ISO 19011:2018 AND IAF MD 4 *GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REMOTE AUDITING *AUDIT PROGRAM *AUDIT PLANNING *AUDIT REALIZATION *AUDIT CONCLUSION**Annex: Example of identification of Risks and Opportunities for using remote auditing.https://committee.iso.org/files/live/sites/tc176/files/documents/ISO%209001%20Auditing%20Practices%20Group%20docs/Auditing%20General/APG-Remote_Audits.pdf• Remote Auditing aSupport the show

Rob Scott from UC Today news is joined by Jason Moss, VP of Corporate Development and Alliances, Q-SYS and Shannon MacKay, General Manager, WW Smart Collaboration Business Group, Lenovo.Q-SYS has partnered with Lenovo to offer bundled room compute solutions with Q-SYS audio, video, and control. This collaboration aims to expand the reach of both companies in the UC market by providing a complete offering for customers looking to deploy high-impact spaces. The partnership aims to tap into the rising demand for high-impact spaces in the collaboration market.The collaboration will be available through Q-SYS channels and partners, providing customers with a top-to-bottom offering that makes it easier to adopt and deploy dynamic and scalable meeting spaces for a smarter collaboration experience. “The high-impact space market is driving the collaboration space and we foresee the market rising to 11.3 million spaces by 2025 with the potential for nearly $140 billion in revenue,” concludes Rob Arnold, Industry Director, Information & Communications Technology, Frost & Sullivan.“The vast opportunity makes this a very unique partnership to provide customers a top to bottom offering that makes it easier to adopt and deploy dynamic and scalable meeting spaces that deliver an elevated user experience.”

Deb's book The Heart-Centered Leadership Playbook (releasing fall of 2023) is a book to help you master the art of heart in life and leadership. It will elevate and inspire you to navigate and lead from your heart with stories and tools to add to your leadership toolkit. Purchase for pre-sale now: https://deborah-crowe.presale.manuscripts.com/registration/thanksVictoria is a 20+ year Corporate Executive and Board Director – she is currently a Managing Director at Accenture. Nicknamed the “Turn Around Queen” by former colleagues and employers, Victoria inspires and empowers her team and clients to change mindsets and drive growth in business, leadership, and culture.As someone who does not subscribe to the status quo, she is always ready for new challenges becoming one of the youngest Chief Operating Officers at the age of 24, a president by 35, and a CEO by age 41. Victoria was recognized as one of the 2022 Top 30 Most Influential Business Leaders in Tech by CIOLook, 2021's Top 50 Business Leader in Technology by Insight Magazine, and a Mentor of the Year by Women in Communications & Technology in 2020. HSBC Bank awarded her the Diversity & Inclusion in Innovation award in 2019 and she was IBM's #1 Global Social Seller ranked by LinkedIn in 2019 and 2020.As a prolific motivational and inspirational speaker, Victoria has delivered keynotes discussing the importance of personal branding and its impact on professional growth; being an empathetic leader in empowering employees; the power of DEI on corporate cultures, and building a life of resilience.Connect with Victoria at:* https://victoria-pelletier.com/* https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoriapelletier/* https://twitter.com/PelletierV29* https://www.instagram.com/victoria_pelletier_unstoppable/* https://www.facebook.com/Victoria.Pelletier.Speaker* https://medium.com/@victoriapelletier* https://www.youtube.com/c/VictoriaPelletierNoExcuses This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit debcrowe.substack.com

Hollywood bombshell Hedy Lamarr was as interested in engineering as she was in acting, but she's only recently been recognized for her scientific contributions. Learn more in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this episode: https://science.howstuffworks.com/innovation/famous-inventors/hedy-lamarr.htmSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of All Things Investigations, we're tackling a rule that every business executive and compliance officer needs to be aware of. It's the IT Supply Chain Security Rule, and it authorizes the US Department of Commerce to review transactions involving property or services subject to US jurisdiction that come from foreign countries deemed as foreign adversaries, such as China and Russia. Joining host Tom Fox are Tyler Grove and John Hannon, who co-wrote a paper on this rule. They discuss the implications of the rule, its impact on trade with China and other countries, and what businesses need to know to stay compliant. Tyler Grove is a partner at Hughes, Hubbard and Reed, specializing in sanctions, export controls, and foreign direct investment review. John Hannon is an associate at the same firm and works with Tyler in the International Trade Group, focusing on export controls and sanctions, as well as commercial litigation. Some of the ideas discussed in this episode include: The IT Supply Chain Security Rule gives the US Department of Commerce powers similar to those of CFIUS to review transactions and require mitigating action up to and including unwinding certain transactions if national security concerns are identified. The rule applies to a broad range of products, including internet-connected software, data hosting and cloud services, networking equipment, internet-connected cameras, and potentially drones. While it's still early in the enforcement process, there could be indirect impacts on trade with China and other countries due to third-party partners refusing to engage in transactions for reputational reasons or otherwise. Commerce has requested approximately $36 million to hire 114 positions dedicated to ICTS administration and enforcement, indicating that there will be more reviews and enforcement in the near future. The ICTS rule targets companies that are headquartered or sending products from foreign adversary jurisdictions and aims to prevent these companies from acquiring US technology that could be used for national security purposes. Companies that fall within the scope of the ICTS rule should conduct a risk assessment to identify any potential national security concerns that Commerce may have and form a response plan for internal stakeholders in the event of an enforcement matter. KEY QUOTES "There are some significant differences between the ICTS and CFIUS regimes. First, CFIUS regime allows at-risk companies to proactively seek review and clear their transactions. Although there is a proposed licensing procedure for this ICTS regime, it has not become effective yet." - John Hannon  "I think the clientele and types of target companies may dictate the regulatory attitude." - John Hannon "I think at this point we really are advising companies that are at risk to try to be proactive, think about ways that they could get ahead of potential ICTS enforcement action. Probably the very first place to start there is to conduct a risk assessment where a company would look at their products at the supply chain." - Tyler Grove "As we've mentioned a couple of times already, this rule is very much in the early stages right now, and so it's almost certain that additional guidance will be forthcoming in the near future.” - Tyler Grove Resources: Hughes Hubbard & Reed website Tyler Grove on LinkedIn John Hannon on LinkedIn

As the Philippines embarks on a path to digital transformation, government agencies and various organizations are looking in to blockchain technology as a tool to help the country achieve its goal.   Shortly after Ferdinand “Bong Bong” Marcos Jr. was inaugurated as the 17th president of the Philippines last year, his administration announced its desire to streamline government services with the use of new technologies. In response to the government's call, the province of Bataan hosted its first blockchain conference on October of last year. The event was attended by local and international blockchain leaders, as well government officials from the Department of Information and Communications Technology— the agency tasked by the President to implement digitalization in the country. With the aim of putting forward blockchain services to government and businesses, nChain, a global tech company that offers blockchain solutions and products, participated at the event. As Stefan Mathews, nChain co-founder and executive chairman tells Claire Celdran in this episode of CoinGeek Conversations, what followed after the event was a series of talks between nChain and the local government of Bataan that resulted to a memorandum of understanding between the two parties to establish a digital platform for the province to streamline current systems and procedures of government services. “During the event and several meetings afterwards, I had some fairly deep conversations with Governor Garcia and Congressman Garcia and their vision for this technology and the application of it in government is second to none. I mean, they are very, very progressive thinkers.”Bataan is poised to become the country's blockchain hub due to its special economic zone status. Nonetheless, Stefan notes that Bataan's freeport status is irrelevant to nChain's objective. “The reason we're there is the technology and the opportunity to do things with the technology that benefits the province but also benefits the country.” Coincidentally, Stefan has been residing in Bataan for nine years. He believes Bataan is a natural fit for blockchain activity.With the aim of forming partnerships and strengthening relations, nChain recently embarked on a series of meetings with government officials, financial institutions and a top university in the country. As a result of these initiatives, nChain has formed a partnership with Ateneo University in delivering blockchain education to its students. “We will be working with faculty staff to train them on the delivery of blockchain courses, blockchain material.. we will be sponsoring or providing grants or funding projects for three PhD students at the university to extend their research in blockchain here in the Philippines, which also includes making available the entire intellectual property portfolio of nChain for students.. and finally, there is the internship issue, we want to provide internships both in our companies and in terms of what we're doing in Bataan for university students to be able to complete their education.”On top of the work nChain is doing with Ateneo University, Stefan also announced the company's plan to launch a Blockchain Dojo incubator in Bataan. Stefan says the initiative goes hand in hand with their aim to “foster Filipino innovation in the building of solutions on the blockchain that will be deployed domestically, but also potentially, internationally, it also allows us to contribute to possibly uncovering a Filipino unicorn.”Perhaps one of the most memorable part of nChain's recent activities was Stefan's meeting with Philippine President “Bong Bong” Marcos. As Stefan says, the casual conversation which took place over lunch at the presidential palace covered a number of topics pertaining to the delivery of blockchain services in Bataa

In this episode, Gayatri Kalyanaraman is in conversation with Palashi V, research scholar with Cornell UniversityPalashi started her career as a software engineer where she played the role of business analystsHer interests in social impact stemmed from Dhirubhai Ambani College where she did her thesis in web tools that empowered womenPalashi decided to pivot from software towards the intersection of social impact and technologyShe shares her learnings in training technology tools for underprivileged kidsPalashi shares her vision of creating an equitable environment for marginalised social segments. She shares how she's working in information science and data but powering change She also covered how corporate social responsibility can be extended towards more deeper change and that forms like a continuum Palashi shares how her research is shaping up and how this education has transformed her thinking Palashi's research interests lie at the intersection of Information Science, Science and Technology Studies and South Asian Studies. For her dissertation research, she focused on the relationship between computing, gender and caste in India. She's a trained Information and Communications Technology engineer with experience in SAP and core java development. Her work focuses on the social impact with the background of gender and technology, specifically with feminist organizations and initiatives in India closely engaged with issues of women's rights and technology. Palashi has worked in technology consulting, marketing and non-profit sector before starting her PhD. She was also the founder and editor-in-chief at Fangirl.in, an collaborative e-zine that promotes independent art/music and artists in India.More information about me on her website -  https://palashi.xyz/ For more details and contact Palashi here https://www.linkedin.com/in/palashiv/

We are joined again by our friend Andrew Bennett who we spoke with at the Immerse Global Summit in Miami this past December. Andrew leads AT&T's Mass Market 5G Monetization team responsible for identifying opportunities to harness the power of 5G. Join us as we speak about his start in the field and the ways that 5G will play a critical role in in industry growth. Listen Here: http://thevrara.com/podcast-posts/andrew-bennett-ATT-5G   Check out these links if you want to dig deeper after listening to the episode. https://about.att.com/pages/5G   Follow us on Social Media: Andrew Bennett: LinkedIn  Tyler Gates: LinkedIn / Twitter Sophia Moshasha: LinkedIn / Twitter   VRARA DC: LinkedIn / Twitter   Subscribe to the podcast wherever podcasts are found or listen to past interviews at www.TheVRARA.com/podcast Do you have an interest in being a guest on our podcast or have a guest recommendation?  Email vicki@thevrara.com and let us know! Visit the VR/AR Association at www.TheVRARA.com for more information about how you can get involved with this worldwide organization to help gain exposure and share ideas and best practices with other experts in the industry. The Everything VR/AR Podcast is produced & sponsored by the DC Chapter of VRARA, in conjunction with Brightline Interactive.  

Emergency 9-1-1 communicators serve as a crucial link between the public and first responders during emergencies. But what if the person calling 9-1-1 is deaf or hard of hearing? As the child of two deaf parents, Gabriella Wong learned how difficult it can be for persons with disabilities to find emergency assistance when her deaf father nearly lost his life because he couldn't communicate with 9-1-1.In today's episode, Gabriella shares more about that experience, the gap in services that exist for the deaf and hard of hearing community, and how she built the AccesSOS platform to overcome these challenges.To learn more about AccesSOS visit their website.To inquire about working together, fill out a partnership form here. To get in touch with Gabby directly, email gabriella@accessos.ioFollow AccesSOS on: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube-- -- -- -- --EPISODE CHAPTERS:AccesSOS and their mission (01:00)The need for 911 services in the deaf and hard of hearing community (01:53)Gabriella's decision to take action and solve the problem (04:55)Legacy companies services offered prior to AccesSos (06:22)Going from problem recognition to we are going to build it (07:50)Time between idea, writing code, and final product (13:58)AccesSOS app launch (15:20)Why New Mexico and specifically Santa Fe as the starting point (19:27)Balancing learning in one location with wanting to expand to more locations (23:04)AccesSOS ability to offer proof of concept that can help shape policy and advocacy (25:56)The impact of the 988 rollout (28:20)Types of funding that AccesSOS has received (31:30)What does a partnership with AccesSOS look like and how would someone get in contact (34:42)Immediate goals for 2023 (38:27)Advice for those wanting to create a service for at risk communities or those trying to solve problems through technology? (43:07)-- -- -- -- --Support the show-- -- -- -- --HOST Jason Friesen is the Founder and Executive Director of Trek Medics International, a 501c3-registered nongovernmental organization (NGO) dedicated to improving access to emergency response networks in communities across the globe through innovative mobile phone technologies.Learn more about Trek Medics International by visiting their website, and for more info on the Beacon Crisis Response Platform visit here. Follow Trek Medics on: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedInTheme song: "Happy Feliz" by ¡Big Grande! (used with permission).

While every crisis response team needs reliable communications, what's needed exactly can vary greatly. Fortunately, there's Twilio, a cloud-based communications platform that makes it easy for organizations to set up whatever communications tools needed to connect with people who need their help and expertise.In this episode, we sit down with Devin Brooks, Program Manager of Crisis Response at Twilio.org to discuss:How you've likely interacted with Twilio's platform but just didn't know itHow Twilio.org came to beWhen the Crisis Response team was put together and where their focuses areSome examples of Twilio's software aiding recent crises efforts during Covid and the ongoing war in UkraineHow a single person can impact thousands with a little help from technology and so much more!To learn more about Twilio.org visit their website.Have a project you'd like to work with Twilio.org on? Talk to a Twilio team member here.The Twilio Code Exchange program Devin referenced can be found here. Follow Twilio: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter-- -- -- -- --Introductions (01:15)Twilio's Crisis Response team (04:25)Evolution of Twilio's Crisis Response team (07:40)Humanitarian Crises that Twilio has played a role in responding (10:10)Handling regulatory matters country to country (15:30)Types of Crises Twilio is best suited to respond to (18:15)Involvement and integration with the 988 line rollout (22:35)A group wants to set up a hotline - how do they get in touch with Twilio to help? (27:00)Managing costs for clients (31:15)Examples of Twilio working with smaller, more localized organizations (33:20)The goal of no code tools and some resources at Twilio and elsewhere that you can use right now (43:05)-- -- -- -- --Support the show-- -- -- -- --HOST Jason Friesen is the Founder and Executive Director of Trek Medics International, a 501c3-registered nongovernmental organization (NGO) dedicated to improving access to emergency response networks in communities across the globe through innovative mobile phone technologies.Learn more about Trek Medics International by visiting their website, and for more info on the Beacon Crisis Response Platform visit here. Follow Trek Medics on: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedInTheme song: "Happy Feliz" by ¡Big Grande! (used with permission).

Denton has had a long history with technology, he's always loved dissecting tech just to learn its inner-workings. He founded Fly Consulting with the premise that technology doesn't need to be a headache.He earned an Associates in Business Administration from Cleary University in 2014 and a Bachelors in Communications Technology from Eastern Michigan University in 2016. He has been working in the information technology field since 2012.Socials:WebsiteFacebookInstagram At Inspire Wealth, we believe everyone should be able to live the retirement they've always wanted. Your financial situation is different from that of your parents, your neighbors, and even your closest friends, so a cookie-cutter approach isn't going to cut it. We can work with you to create a retirement strategy that fits your unique retirement needs — a strategy designed to get you to your goals. When you have concerns about things like how long your money will last or what will happen if you pass away before your spouse, we can help you answer those questions, too!Learn More: https://inspireyourretirement.com/The Inspired Business Leaders Podcasthttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/the-inspired-business-leaders-podcast/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/ep-19-interview-with-denton-farley-ceo-of-fly-consulting-w-nick-bour-founder-of-inspire-wealth

A group is claiming that the results of the recent Philippine presidential election may have been manipulated. Do they have solid evidence? Listen to this discussion with a former Department of Information and Communications Technology official and a Leni Robredo election lawyer.

#digitaltransformation #cio The UN recently celebrated its 75th anniversary and in this episode of CXOTalk, we speak about Digital Transformation with the Chief Information and Technology Officer of the United Nations, Bernardo Mariano Jr.The conversation explores the current state of digital transformation at the UN and discusses the role of digital technologies in helping achieve sustainable development goals and a more peaceful world.The conversation included these topics:● On the Chief Information Technology Officer role at the UN● On being Chief Information Officer at the World Health Organization● On being a digital transformation leader at the UN● On the benefits of digital transformation● On how to overcome enterprise collaboration and diversity challenges● On measuring the success of digital transformation initiatives● On gaining technology consensus across UN member states● On the role of data in digital transformation and decision-making● On ensuring data security and integrity● On the broad vision of transformation and digital ecosystems● On advice to government policymakers on digital technologies and transformationSubscribe: https://www.cxotalk.com/subscribeTranscript: https://www.cxotalk.com/episode/digital-transformation-united-nationsBernardo Mariano Joaquim Junior of Mozambique is the Chief Information Technology Officer (CITO), Assistant Secretary-General, Office of Information and Communications Technology at United Nations Headquarters in New York (UNOICT).He brings to the position 28 years of experience within the United Nations system and international organizations, most recently serving as the Chief Information Officer and Director for Digital Health and Innovation at the World Health Organization (WHO), where he led the organization's digital transformation journey, leveraging digital technologies and innovations to accelerate the achievement of WHO strategic goals.Bernardo started his career in 1993 with International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Mozambique and continued with IOM in Haiti, Mali, Angola, Kenya, Kosovo and South Africa in addition to Geneva, Switzerland before joining WHO in 2018. He served as IOM Senior Regional Adviser for Sub-Saharan Africa (2017-2018), Regional Director for Southern Africa (2009-2015) and served as IOM Chief Information Officer (2015-2017, 2002-2011), having championed business transformation initiatives, driving innovations in operation and management systems, Enterprise Resource Planning systems, information technology, project management and network infrastructure.He holds a Master of Science in Global Management from Salford University (United Kingdom), and a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the Eduardo Mondlane University in Mozambique. He is fluent in English, Portuguese and Spanish, with a very good knowledge of French.

Philippine Startup Week 2022, the Philippines' largest startup conference is happening this November 14-18! Mainly organized by QBO Innovation Hub, the Department of Trade & Industry, the Department of Information and Communications Technology, and the Department of Science and Technology, with this year's theme: "Homegrown Heroes: Cultivating Future Tech Giants." Dave del Rosario is QBO Innovation Hub's Head of Community and Ecosystem and one of the leads in the team behind Philippine Startup Week. IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00  Introduction | 00:54  Ano ang Philippine Startup Week? | 01:57  This year's theme is: "Homegrown Heroes: Cultivating Future Tech Giants". What is the reason behind this theme? | 06:30  What are some of the events/sessions that will be held during this week-long conference? | 10:10  How will the hybrid conference happen? Are there online as well as physical events? | 13:38  How has PHSW evolved from the previous years and what sets PHSW2022 special? | 18:39  Why really is QBO, DTI, DICT, and DOST doing these efforts to uplift the PH startup industry? What's the bigger picture? | 20:43  Where can we get FREE tickets to the Philippine Startup Week? | 22:06  Visit the PHSW2022 website: www.phstartupweek.com PHILIPPINE STARTUP WEEK | Website: www.phstartupweek.com | Facebook: www.facebook.com/PhilippineStartupWeek START UP PODCAST PH | Youtube: www.youtube.com/StartUpPodcastPH | Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6BObuPvMfoZzdlJeb1XXVa | Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-up-podcast/id1576462394 | Facebook: www.facebook.com/startuppodcastph | Instagram: www.instagram.com/startuppodcastph SUPPORT THE PODCAST | Patreon: www.patreon.com/StartUpPodcastPH | Eplayment: payments.epaygames.com/eplayment/@StartUpPodcastPH | Unionbank: 109426505649 | GCash: 09623871744 CREDITS | Intro and outro thanks to: https://wyrmpres.wordpress.com | This episode is edited by: Krislyn Nepomuceno

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Now installed in central Berlin is a fully functional, open source cellphone tower that, in luminous hot pink, asking to be noticed. It's the work of New Zealand artist, activist and 'critical engineer' Julian Oliver who returned to Upper Hutt when Covid-19 struck.

Social media, message apps and other digital communications technologies restructure the ways in which information flows, and thus how humans interact with one another, how they make sense of the world and how they come to consensus on how to deal with problems. Now, more than a dozen researchers at multiple universities who study technology, behavior and complex systems believe questions about the impact of communications technology on collective behavior should be regarded as a “crisis discipline,” noting that “the vulnerability of these systems to misinformation and disinformation poses a dire threat to health, peace, global climate and more.” In a new paper published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, they call on researchers and social media executives to take a Hippocratic oath and pledge first to do no harm to humanity. To hear more, we caught up with three of the authors- Joseph B. Bak-Coleman, a post-doctoral researcher at the University of Washington's Center for an Informed Public and the lead author the paper; Carl T. Bergstrom, a UW professor of biology and member of the Center for an Informed Public; and Rachel Moran, a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Washington's Center for an Informed Public who studies disinformation and trust in information environments.