Podcasts about communications technology

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.

Considering himself as a global citizen, Hain has been fortunate to live in 6 countries. Prior to joining EcoCertify, Haindeveloped 20 years of international management experience in multiple sectors. He has advised businesses in emerging and complex markets and has worked in Asia, the Middle East, and the United States. Having started his career as an ArmyOfficer, Hain then moved into the corporate world. After roles in Management Consulting and Communications Technology, he then joined a Negotiation Consultancy prior to his current role leading a SAAS startup in the Sustainability space. He was drawn to Sustainability after spending time evaluating the impact of enterprise level Supply Chains across multiple geographies. Through his experiences he knows first-hand the challenges of cross-cultural alignment around global initiatives. Hain resides in the beautiful state of Colorado and enjoys the amazing year-round outdoor environment offered on his doorstep.

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

Dans une étude intitulée « Brain2music : recréation musicale à partir de l'activité cérébrale humaine », des chercheurs de l'université d'Osaka au Japon et du National Institute of Information and Communications Technology, en collaboration avec Google et Araya, ont exposé les résultats de leur travail sur l'Intelligence Artificielle en lien avec l'activité cérébrale humaine. Ils ont mis en place je cite, « une méthode de reconstitution musicale à partir de l'activité cérébrale capturée grâce aux images par résonance magnétique». Concrètement, les scientifiques ont exploité MusicLM, une IA capable de créer de la musique à partir de descriptions textuelles élaborées par Google. Mais contrairement à la création musicale basée sur le texte, l'IA de Brain2Music interprète les données d'activité cérébrale. Dans le détail, pour former les réseaux neuronaux à la base de Brain2Music, l'équipe de chercheurs a soumis cinq individus à des échantillons musicaux de 15 secondes dans des genres variés tels que le rock, le reggae, le jazz ou le métal. Les vidéos issues de l'imagerie par résonance magnétique ont ensuite permis à l'IA d'établir des liens entre les motifs musicaux et les zones cérébrales activées en fonction des différentes caractéristiques de la musique entendue (comme le rythme, l'ambiance, la dynamique, par exemple). Une fois ces données analysées et traduites en termes compréhensibles, il a suffi de les fournir à MusicLM pour qu'il « recrée » le morceau d'origine. Selon le groupe de chercheurs, les résultats de l'expérimentation sont très positifs : « la musique générée présente des similitudes avec les éléments musicaux que les sujets humains ont expérimentés ». Néanmoins, les compositeurs aspirant à créer de la musique « par la pensée » devront faire preuve de patience. Même si l'IA a accompli une prouesse notable, les morceaux reconstitués ne sont pas encore fidèles à la source. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dans une étude intitulée « Brain2music : recréation musicale à partir de l'activité cérébrale humaine », des chercheurs de l'université d'Osaka au Japon et du National Institute of Information and Communications Technology, en collaboration avec Google et Araya, ont exposé les résultats de leur travail sur l'Intelligence Artificielle en lien avec l'activité cérébrale humaine. Ils ont mis en place je cite, « une méthode de reconstitution musicale à partir de l'activité cérébrale capturée grâce aux images par résonance magnétique». Concrètement, les scientifiques ont exploité MusicLM, une IA capable de créer de la musique à partir de descriptions textuelles élaborées par Google. Mais contrairement à la création musicale basée sur le texte, l'IA de Brain2Music interprète les données d'activité cérébrale.Dans le détail, pour former les réseaux neuronaux à la base de Brain2Music, l'équipe de chercheurs a soumis cinq individus à des échantillons musicaux de 15 secondes dans des genres variés tels que le rock, le reggae, le jazz ou le métal. Les vidéos issues de l'imagerie par résonance magnétique ont ensuite permis à l'IA d'établir des liens entre les motifs musicaux et les zones cérébrales activées en fonction des différentes caractéristiques de la musique entendue (comme le rythme, l'ambiance, la dynamique, par exemple). Une fois ces données analysées et traduites en termes compréhensibles, il a suffi de les fournir à MusicLM pour qu'il « recrée » le morceau d'origine. Selon le groupe de chercheurs, les résultats de l'expérimentation sont très positifs : « la musique générée présente des similitudes avec les éléments musicaux que les sujets humains ont expérimentés ». Néanmoins, les compositeurs aspirant à créer de la musique « par la pensée » devront faire preuve de patience. Même si l'IA a accompli une prouesse notable, les morceaux reconstitués ne sont pas encore fidèles à la source. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

The Inspired Leadership Podcast is sponsored by PowerUp Leadership and Tyler Bayley. On this episode we have Kim Watson, the President and Managing Director for Wipro Canada. In her role, Kim is focused on Wipro's vision for business growth, localization, brand building and transformational engagements with clients in key sectors within Canada. She is a veteran in the Information and Communications Technology field with over 30 years of experience in various leadership roles including development, sales, engineering, delivery, software, managed services and outsourcing. Prior to joining Wipro, Kim was Vice President and General Manager for the Federal Market at IBM Canada. Kim is best known by her clients and co-workers as an energetic and motivating leader, with a proven ability to construct creative, collaborative and innovative approaches to drive new business and deliver large programs.

•  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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The Central Statistics Office (CSO) has released Information and Communications Technology: Value Chain 2019. Commenting on the publication, Michael Connolly, Senior Statistician said: “This cross-cutting analysis of the ICT sector draws on areas across the CSO such as Census, Business, Labour Market and Macro-Economic data to allow an in-depth review of the ICT value chain in Ireland to be produced. Looking at the contribution to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by firms in this ICT value chain analysis, released today, the dominance of foreign-owned multinational corporations (MNEs) is evident. The same story emerges from a review of capital investment in the sector, where Intellectual Property (IP) assets owned by these MNEs also predominates. But critically, when we consider the human capital contribution in the value chain, we see that almost half of the highly educated workforce are employed by Irish firms. These domestic firms are active in export markets with almost half of their IT production being exported (€1.9bn). Interestingly, this value chain analysis also presents evidence of knowledge sharing or spill-overs of expertise between large MNEs and domestic firms with nearly 9,000 workers (10% of ICT employment) changing jobs in 2019 but remaining in the ICT sector. Workers in this sector have the highest average annual earnings in the country. It generates more wages paid in Irish households than in labour-intensive areas such as hospitality or construction. The ICT sector has a highly educated workforce: almost two-thirds had a college degree or higher. The wage levels may also be explained by the fact that it is also a very productive sector: the value-added per hour worked is exceptionally high. However, the sector does have a significant gender imbalance: Only 32% of workers in the ICT sector are female: among Telecommunication Engineers this falls to a low of just 5% women. While large foreign multinationals dominate the job market, domestic companies employed almost half (40,746) of those (90,766) employed in the sector.” Looking at the importance of capital, Michael Connolly, Senior Statistician, further commented: “The productivity analysis in this publication highlights the importance of capital in explaining the extraordinary performance of this sector. Global ICT brands have moved operations to Ireland that are serving multiple countries. With these come the valuable patents and intellectual property underlying their highly profitable services. This productivity performance is driven by the large capital assets that foreign-owned MNEs hold in Ireland. However, another perspective on productivity is presented where the impact of globalisation can be clearly seen. The results by firm size show the large foreign-owned MNEs are 10 times more productive than the small and medium-sized Irish firms, which results in a productivity profile for the domestic companies that is more comparable with European norms. The report presents some of the staggering figures for the global corporations here: imports and exports that amount to a quarter of the GDP for the country as a whole. The large foreign multinational ICT companies are making large profits here, most of which flow out to their owners, but they paid almost €4bn in taxes in 2019 before their profits flowed out. As well as their wages paid, they also show some ‘spillover' of expertise with domestic firms. Analysis also shows that around 20% of people who change jobs in the ICT sector go between the foreign multinationals and domestic enterprises.” More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help...

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.

一、北京2022年冬奥会圆满闭幕| Winter Olympics draws to triumphant closeThe Olympic flame has been extinguished, bringing down the curtain on the Beijing 2022 Winter Games, but the passion still lingers from the sports gala that has enlivened and inspired the world amid the pandemic.随着奥林匹克圣火缓缓熄灭，北京2022年冬奥会落下帷幕，但这场在疫情中为世界注入活力、鼓舞人心的体育盛会带来的激情永续。After all 109 medal events were decided, the closing ceremony was held on Sunday at the National Stadium in Beijing.2月20日，北京冬奥会全部比赛结束，总共109个小项的冠军各有归属，当晚，北京冬奥会闭幕式在国家体育场举行。Thomas Bach, President of the International Olympic Committee, lauded the Beijing Winter Olympics as "truly exceptional" when addressing the closing ceremony Sunday night.国际奥委会主席托马斯•巴赫发表致辞，称赞这是一届"真正无与伦比的"冬奥会。"The Olympic spirit could only shine so brightly, because the Chinese people set the stage in such an excellent way - and in a safe way," Bach said. "The Olympic Villages were outstanding. The venues - magnificent. The organization -extraordinary... This unforgettable experience was only possible because of our gracious hosts, the Chinese people," he added.巴赫说："奥林匹克精神之所以闪耀，因为中国人民搭建了一个出色而安全的奥运舞台。冬奥村独具匠心，场馆令人叹为观止，组织工作非凡卓越。……我们之所以有北京冬奥会的难忘经历，要归功于热情好客的东道主全体中国人民。"二、1月国内5G手机出货量2632.4万部 | China ships 26.32M 5G phones in JanuaryShipmentsof 5G phones in China went down 3.5 percent year-on-year to over 26.32 million units in January this year, data from the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology showed. Thevolumeaccounted for 79.7 percent of the country's total mobile phone shipments during the period according to the research institute.工信部下属研究机构中国信通院发布的数据显示，2022年1月国内市场5G手机出货量2632.4万部，同比下降3.5%，占同期手机出货量的79.7%。In January, a total of 15 newly released mobile phone models were 5G phones, accounting for 50 percent of all newly releasedhandsetmodels.在上市新机型方面，2022年1月，国内市场手机上市新机型30款，其中5G手机15款，占同期手机上市新机型数量的50%。The data showed China shipped 266 million units of 5G phones in 2021, surging 63.5 percent from 2020.2021年，国内市场5G手机出货量2.66亿部，同比增长63.5%。三、三亿人上冰雪是北京冬奥会最重要遗产 | Winter sports drive called legacy of GamesDuring its bid for the 2022 Winter Olympics, China made a commitment to the international community to "engage 300 million people in ice and snow activities", and recent statistics showed the country has achieved this goal.在申办2022冬奥会过程中，中国曾向国际社会作出“带动三亿人参与冰雪运动”的承诺。最近的数据显示，中国已经实现了这个目标。The successful efforts to involve more than 300 million Chinese people in snow and ice activities is the most significant legacy of the Beijing Winter Olympics to global winter sports and the Olympic movement, an official with the nation's top sports authority said.国家体育总局官员表示，中国成功实现带动三亿中国人参与冰雪运动的目标，是北京冬奥会给予全球冬季运动和奥林匹克运动最重要的遗产。The country has also greatly boosted investment in winter sports infrastructure, equipment manufacturing, tourism and education.我国还大大增加了对冰雪运动基础设施、装备制造、冰雪旅游和冰雪运动教育的投入。The data showed China now has 654 standard ice rinks, and 803 indoor and outdoor ski resorts.数据显示，现在全国已有654块标准冰场和803个室内外各类滑雪场。The number of snow and ice leisure tourism trips in the 2020-21 season reached 230 million, generating over 390 billion yuan in income.2021-2022雪季我国冰雪休闲旅游人次达到了2.3亿人次，冰雪休闲旅游收入超过了3900亿元。四、英国女王新冠病毒检测呈阳性 | Elizabeth tests positive for COVID-19Queen Elizabeth II has tested positive for COVID-19 just days before an anticipated lifting of all pandemic restrictions in England.英国王室2月20日发表声明说，英国女王伊丽莎白二世新冠病毒检测结果呈阳性。The monarch, who is 95 years old, is experiencing "mild cold-like symptoms" but is expected to continue "light duties" at Windsor Castle during the coming week, Buckingham Palace said in a statement on Sunday.尽管如此，英格兰仍计划在数日内取消所有疫情限制措施。白金汉宫在声明中说，现年95岁的女王出现"类似感冒的轻微症状"，未来一周预计会继续在温莎城堡履行一些"较轻松的公务"。"She will continue to receive medical attention and will follow all the appropriate guidelines," the statement added.声明称，女王将"继续接受医疗看护并遵循所有相应规定"。The queen is thought to have spent time with her oldest son and heir, Prince Charles, just days before he tested positive for COVID-19 for the second time on Feb 10.女王长子、威尔士亲王查尔斯王储本月10日第二次确诊感染新冠病毒。查尔斯确诊前几天曾和女王见过面。Charles' wife Camilla, the duchess of Cornwall, also tested positive for the virus on Feb 14.查尔斯的妻子康沃尔公爵夫人卡米拉在2月14日新冠检测呈阳性。enliven英 [ɪnˈlaɪvn]；美 [ɛnˈlaɪvən]vt.使活泼;使生动;使有生气laud英 [lɔːd]；美 [lɔːd]vt. 称赞，赞美shipments英[ˈʃɪpmənt]；美[ˈʃɪpmənt]n. 装运;载货量;装货，装载的货物volume英 [ˈvɒljuːm]；美 [ˈvɑːljəm]n. 体积;音量;一卷;合订本

Yemi Keri is the CEO of Heckerbella Limited, a Technology Business Transformation company, and a Partner at Holmen Consulting, an IT Business Consulting firm. With over 22 years of experience in the Information and Communications Technology sector at top management levels in both the public and private sectors, she was the Director and Regional Manager, West Africa for SAP Africa and the pioneer Managing Director/CEO of the Edo State Government ICT Agency. Yemi serves as a mentor to various digital and technology-enabled start-ups, a Director of the Lagos Angel Network and Co-founder of Rising Tide Africa, a women's movement initiated to increase women's participation in angel investing, education and cross border investments. In this

Listen to Qate and Zach talk about the biggest stories on the web. We provide in-depth discussions on the stories we find most interesting.  Today's stories:  (03:49) Rapper Biz Markie passed away at the age of 57. He was known for his hit song, "Just a Friend". SOURCE: https://www.theringer.com/music/2021/7/17/22581331/biz-markie-dead-obituary-just-a-friend (04:50) The Monkeypox virus has been reported in the US for the first time in TWO DECADES. SOURCE: https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/rare-case-monkeypox-found-texas-resident-who-had-traveled-internationally-n1274163 (10:42) Japan's National Institute of Information and Communications Technology has broken the record for the World's fastest internet speed at 319 Terabits per second! SOURCE: https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/downloading-over-50-000-movies-in-a-second-what-japan-s-319-tbps-internet-speed-means-101626627500055.html (13:12) Apple is releasing a $99 MagSafe Battery Pack. SOURCE: https://www.theverge.com/2021/7/13/22576245/iphone-12-reverse-wireless-charging-magsafe-battery-pack (14:59) Microsoft reintroduced Clippy as an emoji. They also went on to redesign 1,800+ of their emoji's. SOURCE: https://medium.com/microsoft-design/emotionality-at-work-398182387adc (27:43) Vince Gilligan Signs New 4-Year Overall Deal With Sony Pictures Television. SOURCE: https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/vince-gilligan-extends-his-overall-deal-with-sony-pictures-television-1235017785/ (28:43) Nickelodeon released a trailer for their upcoming video game, Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl. SOURCE: https://www.syfy.com/syfywire/nickelodeon-all-star-brawl-announcement-trailer (38:13) Switch OLED Upgrades Reportedly Cost Nintendo "Around $10 More Per Unit". SOURCE: https://kotaku.com/nintendo-says-switch-oled-profit-story-is-incorrect-1847317248 (47:49) Netflix to offer cloud gaming next year. SOURCE: https://9to5google.com/2021/07/14/netflix-games-report-bloomberg/ (55:02) THE CRIME SCENE: Man pleads guilty to putting razor blades in pizza dough sold at supermarkets.  To listen to these stories more in-depth, with a hint of personality, be sure to tune in to this episode! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tpaap/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tpaap/support

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.

Michael Nuccitelli, Psy.D. is a New York State licensed psychologist, Cyberpsychology researcher and online safety educator. As author of the theoretical construct termed iPredator, Dr. Nuccitelli is a Cyberbullying, Internet Safety, Cybercrime, Online Predator and Cybercriminal Psychology Educator & Investigator.In September 2011, Dr. Nuccitelli established iPredator Inc. offering the private & public sectors educational and advisory services regarding internet predators, cybercrime & digital forensic psychology. In June 2013, Dr. Nuccitelli and iPredator launched this website offering site visitors an incredible amount of information, education, cyber-attack risk assessments and advisory services on Internet Safety, Dangers of the Internet, Cybercriminal Psychology and his new theoretical construct he has termed iPredator.Concurrent with his employment in mental health, Dr. Nuccitelli was a practicing psychologist for 10 years and worked in the field of forensic psychology conducting evaluations and consultation to attorneys and court systems. Dr. Nuccitelli has extensive career and academic experiences. His areas of expertise include forensic & criminal psychology, digital forensic psychology, psychiatric & psychological disorders and developmental psychology.He is an avid follower of national & criminal news and enjoys educating the public by interacting with the media.Dr. Nuccitelli became interested in the psychology and profiling of those who use Information and Communications Technology to abuse, steal, taunt and victimize others online in 2009.In 2012, Dr. Nuccitelli grew even more determined to develop victimization prevention & intervention strategies for vulnerable online users. Within his professional network, iPredator Inc. has contact with education, investigation, legal, law enforcement and information technology experts.At the center of iPredator's products, services and corporate mission is Dr. Nuccitelli's theoretical concept, iPredator. Dr. Nuccitelli has dedicated himself to learning the psychological composition of those who are engaged in malevolent activities onli

For this week's episode we had a great conversation with Mr Salem Avan, Director, Strategy, Policy & Governance Division, Office of Information and Communications Technology, United Nations. Mr Avan has extensive experience in peacekeeping operations having served in places ranging from Sierra Leone to the former Yugoslavia. Over the last few years he has been based in UN headquarters where he has worked on issues ranging from cyber security to communication technology security.    If you're interested in participating with the World Humanitarian Forum, please visit our website at: https://www.whf.london/ 

In this episode, you'll learn about:the importance of IC technology toolshow that can benefit your organizationthe organic adoption of IC technology

Protection against HEMP (High-Altitude Electromagnetic Pulse) and GMD (Geomagnetic Disturbance in a CME/Coronal Mass Ejection context) is a nascent science. Until recently, these have only been the concern of Department of Defense insiders, over-the-top "preppers", and physics aficionados. Due to current events and an increasing reliance of all facets of 1st world civilization upon ICT (Information & Communications Technology), the discussion of EMP and GMD protections is moving into the mainstream. Lifeline Data Centers, LLC is nearing completion of an 84,000 square foot fully EMP & GMD-protected data center & SCIF facility in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. Mr. Banta will discuss the basic physics of HEMP and GMD, the threats posed by both, and the extreme and expensive challenges of mitigating the effects of both in a data center setting. Mr. Banta presents from the perspective of designer/architect, primary financier, constructor, and owner/operator of such a facility. About the speaker: Rich Banta - Rich is co-founder and co-owner of Lifeline Data Centers, LLC since 2001. He holds patents on data center power distribution, data center cooling, and EMP protection. Rich is a contributor to several international standards bodies and to NIST. Rich recently accepted the Chairmanship of the International Data Center Authority® Technical Standards Committee. He is a certified Data Center Authority (DCA)®️. Mr. Banta possesses decades of industry, standardization, and development experience, and is the former Chief Technology Officer of a large hospital system. He is also an ISACA Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), ISC Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), and CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP). Rich is currently a member of the University of Texas San Antonio DEMSO (Domestic Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations) working group.

Hear how TikTok and other data-scraping apps like WeChat are being targeted by executive actions. What does this mean for the platforms and their users? What does this mean for businesses? What does this mean for American law? Listen to our analysis! Sources: [1] Georgetown Institute for Technology Law & Policy, Institute Hosts Virtual Discussion on Executive Orders targeting TikTok and WeChat, Aug. 17, 2020, https://www.georgetowntech.org/news-fullposts/august-17-2020-institute-hosts-virtual-discussion-on-executive-orders-targeting-tiktok-and-wechat. [2] P.L. 95-223 (October 28, 1977), 91 Stat. 1626, codified as amended at 50 U.S.C. § 1701 et seq. (2018) (“IEEPA”); AND Christopher A. Casey, Ian F. Fergusson, Dianne E. Rennack, and Jennifer K. Elsea, Cong, Research Serv., R45618, The International Emergency Economic Powers Act: Origins, Evolution, and Use (2020), https://fas.org/sgp/crs/natsec/R45618.pdf. [3] Ibid. § 1701. [4] https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/international/the-committee-on-foreign-investment-in-the-united-states-cfius [5] Addressing the Threat Posed by TikTok, and Taking Additional Steps To Address the National Emergency With Respect to the Information and Communications Technology and Services Supply Chain, 85 F.R. 48637 (August 11, 2020), https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/08/11/2020-17699/addressing-the-threat-posed-by-tiktok-and-taking-additional-steps-to-address-the-national-emergency. [6] Addressing the Threat Posed by WeChat, and Taking Additional Steps To Address the National Emergency With Respect to the Information and Communications Technology and Services Supply Chain, 85 F.R. 48641 (August 11, 2020), https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/08/11/2020-17700/addressing-the-threat-posed-by-wechat-and-taking-additional-steps-to-address-the-national-emergency. [7] Securing the Information and Communications Technology and Services Supply Chain, 84 Fed. Reg. 22689 (May 15, 2019), https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2019/05/17/2019-10538/securing-the-information-and-communications-technology-and-services-supply-chain. [8] Christian C. Davis et al., Commerce Issues Proposed Rule Implementing “Supply Chain Executive Order”, Int'l Trade Alerts (Dec. 3, 2019), https://www.akingump.com/en/news-insights/commerce-issues-proposed-rule-implementing-supply-chain.html.

This week's episode of re:verb is presented as part of The 2020 Big Rhetorical Podcast Carnival, a weeklong podcast series centered on a common theme: “the digital future of rhetoric and composition.” Other featured podcasts include the Global Rhetorics Podcast, Kairoticast, Rhetorically Yours, Rhetoricity, RhetoricLee Speaking, Writing Remix Podcast, and The Big Rhetorical Podcast itself. We encourage everyone to check out these other fantastic shows and their contributions to the Carnival.In this episode, Calvin and Alex analyze and contextualize three recent Trump Administration Executive Orders targeting information communication technology (ICT) platforms from “foreign adversary” countries (in the EO's words). In particular, we examine the highly publicized orders banning TikTok and WeChat, both owned by Chinese tech companies. We discuss these orders as part of a broader pattern of international brinksmanship between the U.S. and China over the ownership of ICT supply chains, and the power struggle for economic dominance between the two nations more broadly.Then, we zoom in on the practical, day-to-day consequences of these policy issues. For this part of the episode, we reached out to a source - a Chinese international student living in the U.S. - to ask what it's like to experience both sides of the U.S.-China digital divide. To protect their anonymity, we use a text-to-speech program (approved by the source) to read aloud their responses to various questions related to these issues: how they communicate with family and friends across the globe, their views of the WeChat and TikTok bans in terms of U.S.-China relations, and their experiences navigating both top-down and bottom-up digital censorship and surveillance practices. We also discuss our source's request to remain anonymous, and how the necessity of this choice reflects the fraught power dynamics of contemporary digital rhetoric.Overall, these executive orders (and the first-hand accounts of someone experiencing their consequences) illustrate that values like “free expression,” especially in digital spaces, are always contingent upon who owns the technological infrastructure that facilitates their use. As scholars and teachers, we must keep in mind that not everyone experiences digital tools and platforms in the same ways. By acknowledging the economic and political realities of the digital divide, we stand on firmer ground for re:imagining what a "free world" might look like on the global Internet.Texts analyzed in this episodeExecutive Order on Securing the Information and Communications Technology and Services Supply Chain (May 15, 2019)Executive Order on Addressing the Threat Posed by TikTok (August 6, 2020)Executive Order on Addressing the Threat Posed by WeChat (August 6, 2020)Works and concepts referenced in this episodeBauman, R. & Briggs, C. L. (1990). Poetics and performance as critical perspectives on language and social life. Annual Review of Anthropology, 19(1), 59–88. [Discusses the role of social power in recontextualization on pp. 76-77.]Chen, S. Y. (2014). From OMG to TMD–Internet and Pinyin acronyms in Mandarin Chinese. Language@Internet, 11(3).China and the U.S Are Fighting a Major Battle Over Killer Robots and the Future of AIChinese student sorry after uproar at US 'fresh air' speechDaiya, K. (2020, Jun. 6). The current plight of international students. Inside Higher Ed. Egypt blocks social media websites in attempted clampdown on unrestHartnett, S. J. (2011). Google and the “twisted cyber spy” affair: US–Chinese communication in an age of globalization. Quarterly Journal of Speech, 97(4), 411-434.Hauser, G. A. (1998). Civil society and the principle of the public sphere. Philosophy & rhetoric, 31(1), 19-40.ICE bans new international students enrolled in online-only classes from entering U.S.McGee, M. C. (1980). The “ideograph”: A link between rhetoric and ideology. Quarterly journal of speech, 66(1), 1-16. [See also re:verb episode 14.]Naughton, J. (2016). The evolution of the Internet: from military experiment to General Purpose Technology. Journal of Cyber Policy, 1(1), 5-28.Neil Young Sues Donald Trump Campaign Over Use of ‘Rockin' in the Free World'NSA accused of spying on Brazilian oil company PetrobrasOddo, J. (2018). The Discourse of Propaganda: Case Studies from the Persian Gulf War and the War on Terror. Penn State Press.Reeves, J. (2012). If you see something, say something: Lateral surveillance and the uses of responsibility. Surveillance & Society, 10(3/4), 235-248.Shaheen, M. (2020, Jul. 3). Supporting international students in the time of Coronavirus: Looking beyond immigration concerns. Diverse Issues in Higher Education.Snowden: The NSA planted backdoors in Cisco productsVan Dijk, T. A. (2006). Discourse and manipulation. Discourse & society, 17(3), 359-383.

We are pleased to have Dr. Nicolas Menicucci from RMIT university and the Australian Centre of Excellence for Quantum Computing and Communications Technology join us today for the first chat of the new year. Nicolas has been one of the leading theorists for optically based quantum technologies and he talks about the benefits and challenges of this type of quantum computer. Please subscribe to us on Soundcloud http://www.soundcloud.com/mequanics and iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/jp/podcast/meet-mequanics-quantum-computing/id1099431495?l=en&mt=2 Follow us on Twitter for updates and new episodes http://www.twitter.com/mequanics Optical Generation of cluster states https://arxiv.org/pdf/1306.3366.pdf