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Ethical, robust and accurate use of AI in animal research - Lab Animal
Animal protocol review is a lengthy process. We describe a repeatable approach using Generative Artificial Intelligence to improve the quality and speed of Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee reviews, while considering issues of ethics, bias, robustness and trustworthiness. We implemented our system for 11 different common errors and found every actual problem (100% recall) in the animal protocols with 80–100% precision.
GLF at BATIC 2025: Driving partnerships, collaboration, and connectivity
At the heart of BATIC was the GLF VIP Lounge, an exclusive space dedicated to high-level networking. Throughout the week, GLF members and international stakeholders met to discuss investment, service innovation, and collaboration. From scheduled one-to-one meetings to spontaneous conversations, the Lounge proved a catalyst for new partnerships, reinforcing the GLF’s position as a convenor for the international connectivity community.
Ericsson blamed for Optus’ latest Triple Zero outage
The disruption, which occurred on 28 September 2025 lasted about nine hours, preventing some callers from reaching the Triple Zero emergency network, which is Australia’s primary emergency services number. According to Optus, 12 users were impacted this time, compared to an earlier outage on 18 September, which is currently under federal investigation and left more than 600 customers affected, resulting in four deaths. However, Optus blamed Ericsson as the cause of Sunday’s issue.
Datacloud trends to watch in 2025: What's next in the digital landscape
From grappling with power constraints and navigating the AI-driven surge in demand to embracing modularity and photonic breakthroughs, 2025 promises to redefine the boundaries of digital infrastructure. Capacity in tandem with the Datacloud events series explores the key trends set to shape the industry, outlining insights into the challenges and innovations just on the horizon. An unsurprising pick for the first area to watch in 2025.
5 Simple Ways to Boost Your Cyber Security
Most people, never mind small businesses don’t even want to think about cyber security. Thinking about cyber security is good, but doing something about it is even better. To get your Cyber Security started in the right direction, here are 5 very simple things you can do right now, if you have not already, to improve your cyber security.
Prediction of gastrointestinal functional state based on myoelectric recordings utilizing a deep neural network architecture
PLOS ONE, Jul 2023 Functional and motility-related gastrointestinal (GI) disorders affect nearly 40% percent of the population. Disturbances of GI myoelectric activity have been proposed to play a significant role in these disorders. A significant barrier to usage of these signals in diagnosis and treatment is the lack of consistent relationships between GI myoelectric features and function.
GCAs 2022: Where are they now? Bridge Alliance, Singtel and Ericsson
Described by the Global Carrier Awards judges as "a solution that fixed many of the issues automotive OEMs will face in regional rollout programmes", this collaboration significantly simplifies the deployment of connected cars in multiple markets by offering seamless connectivity through a single point of contact. IoT devices offer great potential for carmakers, but deploying them to multiple markets brings challenges.
NaaS Gives MSPs More Options to Offer Customers
Now there's another service for MSPs to sell: networks. At ITEXPO 2023 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, a panel discussion on the issue, titled "Why Network As A Service is the Next Big Thing," was hosted by industry consultant Susan Elder. She brought together three veteran MSP vendors to discuss how providing network-as-a-service is now a viable money maker for MSP operators.
Technological Singularity: Assessing AI Use Cases and its Evolution at ITEXPO 2023
Technological singularity is the theory that artificial intelligence (AI) will overcome its human masters, i.e. its trainers. The idea was proposed in 1993 by researcher Verner Vinn. In a follow-up paper, Vinn estimated that technological singularity will happen "... not before 2005, and not after 2030." "So, we have a few years left," said Diego Gosmar, CEO at AI development company XCALLY. Gosmar addressed a crowd gathered in the Solutions Theater at February's ITEXPO 2023 in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
The Importance of Speed: An IoT Evolution Expo 2023 Discussion
Speed is crucial for distributed network success. At IoT Evolution Expo 2023 in Fort Lauderdale, FL, representatives from Internet of Things (IoT) solutions distributor GetWireless discussed ways transmission speeds in an IoT network can be enhanced. Titled "The Importance of Speed: Locally and in the Cloud," the discussion began with the router topic. "For me, it's all about the router," said Mike Anderson, Senior Director of Product Management at GetWireless.
Hybrid Work, Data Privacy, and More: An IT EXPO 2023 Panel
Yes, the work world has gone hybrid. But people still need to collaborate with each other to get things done. So, how is office collaboration different in today’s distributed world with its gone-virtual preferences? Andy Abramson, CEO and founder of Comunicano, helmed a panel at ITEXPO (News - Alert) 2023 in Fort Lauderdale, FL that tackled this topic head on. Abramson, based in Las Vegas, helps MSPs sell or find partners. He’s conducted more than 500 exits in a little more than 20 years.
Businesses Need to Act to Scare Away the Hackers
Two cybersecurity specialists spent time trying to scare business owners with stories about businesses that got hacked. In "Hacking Trends and How Companies Can Fight Back" at ITEXPO 2023 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, the pros lamented how good the hackers have become. They also mused about how some company owners continue to resist using planning for disaster by backing-up data religiously. The best you can do is try to scare away the less dedicated and sophisticated hackers, the experts said.
Businesses See Spike in Email Compromises
The good news on the cybersecurity front is that ransomware attacks are down this year. The bad news is that attempts at credentials thefts have skyrocketed. People at MSP Expo 2023 learned what they’re up against from a panel discussion titled “The Many Faces of Cyber Threat” Moderated by security-industry veteran Mark Daley, CEO of DaleyPros Consulting, the talk featured experts from companies that sell cybersecurity software to MSPs and other networking companies.
Looking to Exit? MSP Owners Given End Game Advice
Investment professionals were on hand at MSP Expo 2023 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, to provide advice for MSP owners looking to exit. Whether you were interested in selling your entire operation or just locating a trustworthy, strategic partner, the panelists gathered to discuss "MSP End Game: What's Your Dream" certainly knew what they were talking about. Susan Elder, CEO at technology marketing firm Ignite+Propel, moderated the group talk.
Measurably Improving Workplace Efficiencies in IoT
At IoT Evolution Expo 2023 this past February in Fort Lauderdale, FL, Marcin Hasse (CEO at IoT engineering services company Softgent) came all the way from Gdansk, Poland to teach an expo crowd about IoT networks and real-time locating sensors (RLS) used in the industry. "Every single process can be optimized," Hasse said. “There is always the possibility to become more efficient.” Workplace efficiency leads to workplace savings.
Recover from Hacks with a Secure Backup System
A member of the Dell Expert Network explained to attendees at MSP Expo 2023 why implementing secure data backups have become mandatory is this day and age. In "Surviving a Cyber Attack and Keeping Critical Data Safe," Kevin McDonough, advisory systems engineer at Dell Expert Network, told attendees the key steps that can be taken to protect your most critical data and avoid costly repercussions. "All the adversarial groups are starting to work together," McDonough said.
Extreme Networks Says Infinite Enterprise is Here to Stay
By Bill Yates, Communications Correspondent | March 07, 2023 Representatives from a networking company told people at ITEXPO 2023 that the era of the infinite enterprise is here to stay. Trading on NASDAQ under the ticker EXTRE, Extreme Networks (News - Alert) takes in more than a billion dollars in revenue each year. When they speak, you should listen. “Three years ago, everything changed,” said Abbey Wolfram, senior channel marketing director at Extreme Networks.
Extreme Networks Says Infinite Enterprise is Here to Stay
5 minutes ago cloud-computing.tmcnet.com By Bill Yates, Communications Correspondent | March 07, 2023 Representatives from a networking company told people at ITEXPO 2023 that the era of the infinite enterprise is here to stay. Trading on NASDAQ under the ticker EXTRE, Extreme Networks (News - Alert) takes in more than a billion dollars in revenue each year. When they speak, you should listen.
Automated Cybersecurity Audit and Compliance Software Boost Bottom Lines
A cyber audit specialist told attendees on the show room floor at ITEXPO 2023 just how automated cybersecurity audit and compliance software can boost their bottom lines. Marc Rubbinnacio, senior compliance manager at SecureFrame, took the stage on the Solutions Theater to explain why MSPs should add SecureFrame to their roster of products they sell their clients. It's another potential revenue stream for MSPs. The product is relatively new to the market.
LoRaWAN Abroad: How the U.S. Can Stand to Learn
If you take a close look, you'll see that the United States is trailing when it comes to the Internet of Things (IoT). Throughout the world, low-power wide area networks (LPWA) are tying cities together using distributed technology. Recently, a group of serious professionals gathered to learn about and discuss the importance of protocols used to formulate LPWAs. Titled "LoRaWAN Around the World," the panel was held at IoT Evolution Expo 2023 in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
In 2023, Good Employees Need Better, Authentic Leaders
At ITEXPO 2023 last month in Fort Lauderdale, FL, one company that stressed how technology leaders should consider their employees’ experiences first was Motivosity. For example, how about replacing managers with authentic mentors? "Mentors are better than managers," said Logan Mallory, Vice President of Marketing for Motivosity, a company that makes and distributes engagement and retention software. "Nobody wants to be managed these days.
MSPs, Make Your Back Office Another Digital Endpoint
MSPs know Acronis as one of the major suppliers of internet security and backup software. At MSP Expo 2023, the company’s leading product marketer wanted to speak about their back-office software. James Abercrombie, ISV technical evangelist at Acronis, began his discussion by telling people how the Acronis package helps MSPs, and their clients, integrate their back-office functions into their network.
Bandwidth Flexibility Imperative for Service Providers
ITEXPO 2023 kicked off the second day with a discussion on the importance of bandwidth in distributed computing world. With “Future of Communications: Meeting Bandwidth (News - Alert) and Agility Demands,” four professionals impressed upon attendees the need for multiple bandwidth providers in these day of network necessity. Moderator Ken Briodagh, executive editor of The Frontier Hub, prodded the panelists with questions.
Bandwidth Flexibility Imperative for Service Providers
7 hours ago cloud-computing.tmcnet.com By Bill Yates, Communications Correspondent | March 06, 2023 ITEXPO 2023 kicked off the second day with a discussion on the importance of bandwidth in distributed computing world. With “Future of Communications: Meeting Bandwidth (News - Alert) and Agility Demands,” four professionals impressed upon attendees the need for multiple bandwidth providers in these day of network necessity.
Generative AI: Its Benefits, Downsides, and Necessary Guardrails
People all over the world have been getting a kick out of the new products powered by generative AI, such as ChatGPT and Bing’s AI. But what happens when bad actors – people bent on doing harm – harness the technology for their own negative uses? At ITEXPO 2023, one presenter compared the move to generative AI with the introduction of automobiles.
Quoter Helps MSPs Overcome Failed Business Relationships
MSPs are hot. Many have grown at an annual compounded rate of nearly 20%. Gartner expects total MSP revenue to double in the next five years to more than $500 billion annually. Riding that wave, the people from Quoter made a pitch recently for their automated quoting platform to attendees on the showroom floor of ITEXPO 2023 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Heavy competition for customers consistently ranks as the top challenge for MSP owners, according to Scott Bauer, Quoter's marketing director.
ITEXPO 2023 Panel Discusses Why Multi-Cloud Strategy is Beneficial
If you only contract with just one cloud provider, you’re already behind the times. According to Gartner, by 2019 more than 80% of companies had adopted a multi-cloud strategy. Corporations want to avoid vendor lock-in, as well as “take advantage of best-of-breed solutions,” according to Gartner (News - Alert). Modern multi-cloud strategies offer opportunities to increase security by deploying easy-to-retrieve backups.
Microsoft Defender is Not as Reliable as Some Might Think
Don’t depend upon Microsoft Defender to protect your networks. And don’t let your MSP clients do it either. That’s the word from a panel of experts gathered at MSP Expo 2023 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, to discuss why you need an extra layer of Windows security, beyond Defender, to protect your environment. Mark Daly, CEO at DaleyPros Consulting, moderated the discussion. “A lot of folks are not using it,” J.
Blockchain-based Products Benefit with Web3 Development
In theory, the advent of Web3 should propel blockchain technology to further heights. The increased speed and bandwidth, along with control over ownership, provide the perfect setting for blockchain usage. Web3 is designed to operate as a distributed network, employing blockchain technology to power the rapidly developing Web3.
ITEXPO 2023 Panel Discusses Why Multi-Cloud Strategy is Beneficial
4 hours ago cloud-computing.tmcnet.com By Bill Yates, Communications Correspondent | March 03, 2023 If you only contract with just one cloud provider, you’re already behind the times. According to Gartner, by 2019 more than 80% of companies had adopted a multi-cloud strategy. Corporations want to avoid vendor lock-in, as well as “take advantage of best-of-breed solutions,” according to Gartner (News - Alert).
A Look at IoT Today with the Help of Microsoft
IoT Evolution Expo 2023 (held in Fort Lauderdale, FL) brought together some of the heaviest hitters in the Internet of Things space to declare where their firms’ project capabilities stand today. Microsoft is certainly part of the race for IoT dominance among suppliers. So, in a presentation titled "Well-Architected IoT Solutions: Pattern for Edge-to-Cloud Innovation," Eumar Dias de Assis, Managing Technical Director for IoT Solutions at Microsoft, laid out how the company sees things in IoT.
Coral Gable Brings Latest Tech to its Smart City Initiative
If you're in the South Florida area, there's a smart city developing right under your noses in Coral Gables. Home to the University of Miami, the city is leveraging the college's knowledge base to implement elements of the smart city into its infrastructure. Participants in the project detailed their progress to people attending the recent Enterprise Metaverse Expo in Fort Lauderdale, part of the #TECHSUPERSHOW, which also included IoT Evolution Expo, among several other events.
Endpoint Management is Important in Today's Distributed Work World
Hybrid work is the future of work. Ever thought about what it will take to successfully manage all your endpoints 10 years from now? IT professionals from multiple vendors think about managing endpoints all day, every day. At The Future of Work Expo 2023 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, a group of knowledgeable IT executives presented their opinions on why endpoint management has become such an important issue.
ManageEngine Regional Manager Presents Case Studies During ITEXPO 2023
A representative from IT management software company ManageEngine presented a pair of interesting case studies to an audience taking a break from showroom browsing at the recent ITEXPO 2023 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. "We specialize in managing, marketing and securing your client's IT workforce," said Batangovimal, a regional manager with ManageEngine. He said Gartner expects the market for IT management solutions to grow to be worth more than $1.3 trillion in the next few years.
Code-solving Programming Matters When it Comes to Blockchain Technology
Attendees at The Blockchain Event 2023 were offered a chance to learn about the basic benefits of blockchain technology from an expert on the subject. Ivan Dimov, chief marketing officer of the American Crypto Academy, told people during a blockchain lecture that the code-solving programming is what matters when it comes to cryptocurrencies, or any other blockchain-based product. "It's the cryptography behind the product that gives it it's value," he said.
Managed Print Services Present New Revenue Stream for MSPs
MSPs looking for a new revenue stream are turning to managed print servicers. Doug Green, publisher of Telecomm Reseller magazine, hosted a panel at ITEXPO 2023 titled "Grow Your Business with Manager Print Services." The panel included Brian Harris, CEO of Total Print USA, a managed-print services business.
AR, VR, and the Metaverse: The Future of Work, Virtually Speaking
You hear a lot nowadays about the metaverse and its vast earnings potential. But outside of gaming, are there business applications for augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) products that are already up and running? How might we see metaverse technology deployed in the real world, to solve real problems? And when? Technology analyst Jon Arnold hosted a panel discussion on these topics.
Hybrid Work Practices: What Works and What Doesn't
So, we all know about how many workforces went hybrid during the pandemic. It begs the question: How has that worked out? Is the pendulum swinging back now in favor of at-the-office work, or are remote and hybrid practices here to stay? Attendees at this year’s Future of Work Expo in Fort Lauderdale, FL were treated to a discussion about where the future of work may be headed towards.
Banking, Real Estate and Healthcare are Ripe for Blockchain Innovation
Everyone says the same thing about blockchain technology: Show me the use cases. Here's one. For more than 10 years, all weddings in Las Vegas are recorded via blockchain. Here's another. All land titles in Wyoming are filed using blockchain technology. "Right now, Wyoming is the most blockchain-freindly state in the country," says blockchain consultant Adryenn Ashley, NFT community designer & technical architect at Wow! Is Me in Miami.
Banking, Real Estate and Healthcare are Verticals Ripe for Blockchain Innovation
Everyone says the same thing about blockchain technology: Show me the use cases. Here's one. For more than 10 years, all weddings in Las Vegas are recorded via blockchain. Here's another. All land titles in Wyoming are filed using blockchain technology. "Right now, Wyoming is the most blockchain-freindly state in the country," said blockchain consultant Adryenn Ashley, NFT community designer & technical architect at Wow! Is Me in Miami, Florida.
Virtual Reality Now Has The Problem It Was Always Meant to Solve
Virtual reality has had a tough time breaking through. Gamers enjoy it, but the bulky devices employed are a turn-off. Now programmers are turning their attention to using virtual reality in the workplace. Thomas Brannen, senior analyst at OnConvergence, moderated a discussion called “Augmented and Virtual Reality: Redefining the Future of Work” at Future of Work Expo 2022. He noted that virtual reality was developed before people knew what to do with it.
Branded vs White-Label: Can Your White-Label MSP Handle the Service Calls?
Should you put your MSP’s name on the products you sell? Or are you better off selling products with the vendor’s brand? In “Branded vs. White Label: Which is Better for Your MSP,” a panel of industry veterans offered their opinions on debate. The discussion at MSP Expo 2022 was moderated by Gary Audin Using vendor-branded solutions lets you benefit from that branding, marketing, and advertising.
Lack of Government Cooperation Hampers Blockchain Technology Adoption
Blockchain technology has been embraced by the business community. But the electronic-ledger protocol has had a rougher time becoming accepted by governmental structures. For instance, unlike Europe and Asia, there are no smart ports in America. Ports in America are untrammeled by the Internet of Things (IoT). “We’re a bit behind on that,” said Silvio Frank Pupo, an investment banker with Logos Capital.
Blockchain Real Estate Sounds Good, Yet to Take Hold in South Florida
Blockchain Real Estate Sounds Good, Yet to Take Hold in South Florida August 05, 2022 Of all the verticals ripe-and-ready for the application of blockchain technology, real estate may hold the most immediate promise. At the Blockchain Event 2022 in Fort Lauderdale, FL, a group of blockchain professionals gathered to discuss “How Blockchain is Disrupting Real Estate.” The panel featured three “veterans” of the south Florida crypto real-estate market and a lawyer.
Why MSPs Should Undergo Valuation Every Year
Before you can sell your MSP, you need a professional valuation. In fact, attendees at MSP Expo 2022 in Fort Lauderdale, FL, heard that MSP owners should value their firms on an annual basis Why bother valuing your MSP at all?
Are You Ready to Let Blockchain Technology to Enter Your Life?
Blockchain technology is much more than just digital currency. The security functions of the protocol can be used to enhance products such as art, real estate and business contracts. At The Blockchain Event 2022 in Fort Lauderdale, FL, the leader of the most prominent tech firm incubator in South Florida led a panel discussion on the ever-evolving list of uses for blockchain technology. “Blockchain technology is here to stay,” said panel moderator Nikki Cabus, CEO at South Florida Tech Hub.
Tech Firms Are Following Wall Street's Lead in Relocating to South Florida
If you live in Florida, you know New York is headed your way. Last year, more than 60,000 New York residents turned in their New York drivers’ licenses for new ones that carry a Florida address. Major financial firms lead the exodus. Tech firms are following. Taxes often are cited as the main driving force for the moves, as well as the ever-elusive improvement in people’s “quality of life.” In other words, people like the beach.
Remote Control Management is Key to Success of Smart City Installations
By 2025, more than 27 billion devices will be connected electronically, according to Raj Jayaraman, head of strategy at HCL Technologies HCL Technologies is one of the 20 largest publicly traded companies in India, worth more than $50 million. With more than 175,000 employees, the firm has offices in more than 50 countries. Annual revenue runs around $10 billion. Jayaraman addressed attendees at IoT Evolution Expo 2022 in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
5G Wireless Will Speed Up the Adoption of the Internet of Things
Nothing benefits more from the move to 5G wireless technology than the Internet of Things (IoT). In his keynote speech at IoT Evolution Expo 2022, David Smith, vice president of IoT Solutions for Get Wireless, spoke about how the conversion to 5G wireless technology enhances the adoption of IoT. First, Smith explained how the wireless spectrum advanced from 1G to 2G to 3G to 4GLTE. Now we’re heading into 5G, where powering IoT devices becomes easier and more important.
Thanks, 5G! Now the Internet of Things Can Monitor Your Coffee Maker
With the advent of 5G telecommunications, the Internet of Things (IoT) has begun to focus on industrial applications. “Once upon a time it was about efficiency,” said Eric Sineathe, Chief Architect at AT&T Business. “Now it’s about cost control and customer service.” Speaking to attendees on the Industrial City Solutions track at IoT Evolution Expo 2022 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Sineathe explained how his company manages its sprawling real-estate empire using remote technology.
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