Despite some risks and challenges, small business owners in the Greater Chicago area are optimistic about new technology developments, such as all-digital payments and selectively exploring new emerging trends, like the internet of things and data analytics. This is just one of the findings in a recent survey of small business owners by Bank of America on a variety of topics. The generally positive outlook of local small business owners regarding technology aligns with their overall view of the economy and the outlook for their businesses. Chicago entrepreneurs are planning to hire more, with a majority anticipating long-term growth. As part of this effort, many local small business owners are investing in and embracing digital tools and emerging technologies, while still preparing for the risks and challenges associated with them.All-digital payments within the next five years One of the most significant innovations disrupting the small business marketplace is the digital payments … [Read more...] about Local small business owners cautiously optimistic about technology
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What the future of technology means for society, according to industry leaders
That Startup Show is launching a new season. It will showcase the best Australian startup talent and address the big questions facing the tech and startup sectors. Its pilot season was downloaded more than one million times in 60 countries. We asked some of the local and international talent on the show how they are thinking about the future of technology. That Startup Show, a weekly show which addresses the big questions facing the tech and startup sectors, is back for a second season after a hugely successful pilot season. The show, which is supported by LaunchVic and the Department of Industry, Innovation & Science, will seek to showcase the very best of Australian startup and tech talent including CEO of 99designs Patrick Llewelly, and CEO and co-founder of Fleet Space Technologies Flavia Tata Nardini. “In the last year there has been a kind of ‘teckoning’ where the reality of inequalities and failures in the global technology industry has hit home, leading … [Read more...] about What the future of technology means for society, according to industry leaders
GenomeDx Biosciences’ Genomic Data Featured at 2018 AUA Conference in Multiple Prostate and Bladder Cancer Presentations
[STK][IN] HEA BIO[SU] TDS-- WITH PHOTO -- TO BUSINESS, AND HEALTH EDITORS:GenomeDx Biosciences' Genomic Data Featured at 2018 AUA Conference inMultiple Prostate and Bladder Cancer PresentationsSAN DIEGO, May 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- GenomeDx Biosciences, a leaderin the field of urologic cancer genomics, today announced that it willpresent results from seven studies featuring its [email protected] Prostateand Bladder Cancer Classifier Tests and Decipher Genomics ResourceInformation Database (Decipher [email protected]). Results will be presented atthe American Urology Association (AUA) 2018 Annual Meeting, which willbe held May 18 - 21 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco."We're pleased to be selected once again for multiple presentationsshowcasing our technology that continues to fuel advancements inprostate and bladder cancer genomics," said Elai Davicioni, PhD.,president and chief scientific officer of GenomeDx. "Thesepresentations highlight the significant role Decipher is playing … [Read more...] about GenomeDx Biosciences’ Genomic Data Featured at 2018 AUA Conference in Multiple Prostate and Bladder Cancer Presentations
Rhino skeleton found in PH presented
MULTIMEDIA Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News Posted at May 10 2018 04:45 PM Ms. Catherine King, National Museum Senior Researcher, presents the rhinoceros skeleton unearthed during recent archaeological digs in northern Philippines, during a briefing at the Museum of Natural History in Manila. The cut marks in the rhino bones suggest the existence of Hominids in the Philippines more than 700,000 years ago. /news/05/10/18/makabayan-bloc-wants-house-to-condemn-arrest-of-australian-missionary-fox/news/05/10/18/who-are-vying-for-sc-post-to-be-vacated-by-justice-velasco/news/05/10/18/duterte-appoints-social-welfare-information-technology-acting-secretaries/business/05/10/18/leftist-solons-seek-repeal-of-portions-of-tax-reform-law/life/05/10/18/recipe-pork-binagoongan-with-talong … [Read more...] about Rhino skeleton found in PH presented
Scheme to boost technology to battle climate change wins acclaim
A scheme to help businesses invest in technology to help battle climate change has been recognised at an awards ceremony.The Low Carbon Across the South East (LoCASE) Project, spearheaded by Kent County Council, was selected as runner-up by the president of the Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning and Transport (Adept) Awards.The three-year project has, so far, provided grants totalling over £3.5 million to over 400 businesses.KCC cabinet member for the environment Mike Whiting said: “The money we have given out aims to help businesses get into low carbon technology, which in turns helps them boost efficiency and grow their companies in the low carbon and environmental goods and services sector.“This could include utilising solar and wind power, low carbon lighting, or using recycled to materials as a form of heating a building.”The award, presented at the Adept Annual Dinner and President's Awards, celebrates excellence in the delivery of … [Read more...] about Scheme to boost technology to battle climate change wins acclaim