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Long-term monitoring of SARS-CoV-2 load and variant composition at a large metropolitan wastewater treatment plant using a simple two-step direct capture RNA extraction, droplet digital PCR, and targeted mutation assays
The authors have declared no competing interest. This work was funded internally by Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES) in 2020 and 2021. Work in 2022 and 2023 was financed by American Rescue Plan funds provided by the State of Minnesota. I confirm all relevant ethical guidelines have been followed, and any necessary IRB and/or ethics committee approvals have been obtained.
It's time to plan that international vacation
We're taking the familiar drive towards LAX under a moonlit sky at 5 a.m. We know the drive, but the start to this trip is slightly different. I've worked in travel since 1987. While I'd never pretend to have the process dialed in, experience has made many of the challenges inherent in foreign travel less intimidating, and I'm usually confident in my ability to navigate the inevitable disruptions.
Start planning now for future getaway
The freedom to travel is what many of us look forward to most about life post-COVID. We can’t wait to visit loved ones, return to favorite vacation spots or explore new parts of the country and the world. What will our return to travel look like? Don’t expect a “travel now” statement that all destinations or cruises are back. It will be an uneven start with great opportunities for travelers who can navigate restrictions and follow some new rules.
Game Review: No Man's Sky
There is something about “Space” themed games that has always peaked the interest of Gamers – Games that promise to stimulate our needless urge to explore the heavens and beyond from the comfort of our couches. But so many games have tried and failed to capture the true essence of the big unknown. Enter No Man’s Sky (NMS) , a game developed by Sean Murray and his team of developers at Hello Games. NMS promises to deliver just that type of experience.
Game Review: F1 2016
After the disaster that was F1 2015 , Codemasters (The Developers) vowed to redeem themselves with this years installment of the popular franchise. They had one goal : To go out and produce the best F1 racing game that they have ever created – And boy did they deliver. F1 2016 takes you back to the reason why we all love F1 racing games – That exhilarating feeling of driving at 320km/h while trying to defend you position from 22 other ambitious drivers.
The CDN Era Requires New Network Visibility Standards
Content delivery networks (CDNs) aren’t just for websites and streaming media anymore. They are essential for many businesses. In fact, more than ninety percent of content traffic we see today comes from a CDN, be it commercial or purpose-built. It's essentially impossible to build a content service with a noteworthy user base without using a CDN. Social networks, streaming services, gaming services, and the like: Anything that conveys reach and heavy or performance-sensitive data requires a CDN.
IoT Drives Partnerships between NetOps and Operational Technology Groups
More than half of the enterprise network infrastructure teams that provide connectivity to Internet of Things (IoT) initiatives have formed close partnerships with their counterparts in the operational technology organization. As part of our biannual Network Management Megatrends 2020 report, Enterprise Management Associates (EMA) surveyed 350 IT organizations about the impact of IoT on the network team. Overall, 76% of companies have IoT devices connecting to their corporate networks.
WAN Automation: Why SD-WAN is Only Step One and What’s Needed to Reach Full Autonomy
Much like self-driving vehicles, IT networks are well on their way to becoming self-healing and self-optimizing, serving up the right bandwidth at the right time for perfect cloud application performance. At the source of these network breakthroughs is artificial intelligence (AI). AI-based automation technologies will soon transform network management and application performance as we know it, making them an opportunity that cannot be missed.
Game Review : Star Wars Battlefront
In a galaxy far far away… From the creators of the Battlefield series (DICE) we are treated to a first person shooter set in the Star Wars Universe. Star Wars Battlefront is a straight out multiplayer game , although there are some offline missions , the games main focus is you jumping into online matches with players from across the world.
Game Review: Project Cars
Project Cars is a racing simulator that isn’t for everyone. The game strives on providing realism in every aspect rather than providing you with a quick trip around the track. Graphics: Project Cars is simply stunning when it comes to the eye candy category. The cars and tracks are extremely detailed from the smallest light bulb to the biggest engine. The PC version ships with 12k resolution and sports graphical enhancements seen in all the latest AAA titles.
Collaboration needed to redesign manufacturing network
Connecting systems to talk to each other and provide enhanced data is only half of the equation; maintaining system security and providing tools to enable global collaboration are also critically important. To accomplish both within the manufacturing facility and alongside other Industry 4.0 initiatives, industry experts and IT professionals need to collaborate in order to effectively redesign the role of the network in manufacturing.
IoT and Device Revolution
ORDER REPRINTS DOWNLOAD COMMENT DISCUSS SHARE By: Ray Watson As the scale of the Internet of Things (IoT) market continues to grow exponentially, enterprise technology spending in the space shows no sign of slowing down. According to a recent McKinsey report, by 2020 the IoT market will be worth $581 billion for information and communications technology-based spending alone, growing at a compound annual growth rate between seven and 15 percent.
Five Firewall Configuration Mistakes You Need to Avoid
Firewalls are a main line of defense against all types of network invaders, yet even after years of research and experience, many organizations still make configuration mistakes that leave their networks vulnerable to data theft, sabotage, and other types of mayhem. Here's a rundown of five unsound firewall practices that should be avoided at all cost. 1.
Five criteria for evaluating managed SD-WAN solutions | Articles | Big Data
SD-WAN has made networking sexy again – and for good reason. Many CIOs view SD-WAN technologies as key to their cloud-first strategies. After all, it is known for optimizing WAN performance and connecting branch offices quickly and securely all while reducing costs. But, the market is flooded with SD-WAN products, all promising networking nirvana for the enterprise. It is true that SD-WAN can make your network more agile with centralized control and management.
Which partner is best when using a hybrid cloud approach? | Articles | Big Data
According to ZK Research, 85% of companies want to use hybrid cloud approach for unified communications. The terms 'hybrid deployments' or' hybrid cloud communications' refer to unified communications-as-a-service (UCaaS) and contact center-as-a-service (CCaaS) solutions that are deployed partially on-premise and partially in the cloud. Hybrid solutions are popular because they offer more choices and ways to chart your path to the cloud.
A quick guide to SD-WAN security: Risks, bundled features and buyer tips | Articles | Big Data
SD-WAN Security: Need-to-Know Basics Today nearly every IT decision maker wants to invest in innovation that will facilitate network performance and agility without compromising security. For many, the answer is SD-WAN. The intersection between security and SD-WAN is critical in keeping data not only accessible but safe. Here is a quick guide to the security benefits and precautions for SD-WAN.
Royal Statistical Society Publications
Abstract 150 000 people demonstrated in Hong Kong. 10 000 students protested in London against tuition fees. A million people lined the streets for the Royal wedding. Or did they? Do not believe what you are told, say Ray Watson and Paul Yip. Estimating the size of a crowd is a difficult business – even for those who actually want to get it right.
Understanding SD-WAN solutions | Articles | Chief Technology Officer
SD-WAN adoption is sharply accelerating. According to an IDG study, nearly 69% of IT professionals are either actively researching, piloting or have SD-WAN in production. That's because SD-WAN helps enterprises gain greater insight and control over the performance of their network, maximizing bandwidth resource allocation and automating many management functions.
The necessities when implementing IoT | Articles | Chief Technology Officer
The IoT is introducing sensors into virtually every process and device, transforming product-focused companies into service-oriented digital partners. Take these examples for instance: Every step, machine, and supplier in the manufacturing process is becoming a shared data input, creating end-to-end digital supply chains crossing all parties involved. Smart tags and visual tracking are giving retailers detailed data about shopping behavior that powers sales and marketing efforts.
Jump starting digital transformation in manufacturing
Jump starting digital transformation in manufacturing By Ray Watson, Vice President, Global Technology, Masergy . Feb 08, 2019, 3:44AM Manufacturing has always been an industry which harnesses technology in order to deliver greater efficiency and productivity. It’s a trend which we’re set to see increase especially as more manufacturers adopt digital technologies and Industry 4.0 gains traction.
Network design and WAN connectivity | Articles | Chief Technology Officer
SD-WAN and the dynamic nature of hybrid networks are making it easier than ever for CIOs to diversify WAN connectivity and rethink their IT infrastructure. But this new agility brings with it the responsibility to engineer the smartest network design. After all, IT architectures impact application reliability, visibility and security. The problem with many WAN connectivity design approaches is threefold: – Many designs fail to lead with business needs.
The truths and lies of IoT security - How to navigate the expanding IoT world | Articles | Chief Technology Officer
As the Internet of Things (IoT) accelerates the pace of the enterprise with data-driven decision making, it will soon be required to outsmart the competition. CEOs, CIOs, and CISOs understand these pressures. But how do they get in the game while not jeopardizing the integrity of their global IT network and company data? Executives are making the dash for the IoT playing field, but many are getting tangled in the truths and lies of IoT security.
5 Key Elements Driving Digital Transformation in Manufacturing
From the earliest days of information technology, manufacturing firms have benefited from systems and applications that deliver greater efficiency and improved productivity. This trend is set to escalate as the manufacturing industry begins to transform through increased use of digital technologies. The benefits of digital transformation are compelling, and the ability of manufacturers to deploy these solutions will separate digital predators from digital prey.
IoT necessities: Is your company ready? | Articles | Chief Technology Officer
The IoT is introducing sensors into virtually every process and device, transforming product-focused companies into service-oriented digital partners. Take these examples for instance: Every step, machine, and supplier in the manufacturing process is becoming a shared data input, creating end-to-end digital supply chains crossing all parties involved. Smart tags and visual tracking are giving retailers detailed data about shopping behavior that powers sales and marketing efforts.
Enhancing cybersecurity with powerful big data analytics | Articles | Chief Data Officer
The pace of change in technology is continuing to accelerate, bringing with it unintended consequences. Cybercriminals of even limited skills can buy exploits on the dark web for less than the price of tickets to the Broadway musical "Hamilton" and in return realize tens of thousands of dollars in profit from a successful data breach. Cyber-attacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated, from drive-by downloads to watering hole attacks to the most common attack vector: Spear phishing.
Masergy Discusses Digital Transformation Success at Gartner Symposium/ITxpo 2018
Company to highlight success stories from three global CIOs ORLANDO, Fla. and DALLAS—Oct. 8, 2018 — Masergy, a leading provider of secure hybrid networking, cloud communications, and managed security solutions, announced that Ray Watson, vice president of global technology will be presenting a session entitled “Dispatches from the Front Line of Digital Transformation” at the Gartner Symposium/ITxpo 2018 in Orlando on Monday, October 15, 3:15 PM – 4:00 PM.
Game Review: EA Sports UFC 2
Let’s get ready to RUMBLE! UFC 2 is the second installment in the Mixed Marshal Arts franchise developed by EA Sports. It features all the blood, sweat and knockouts that you would expect from the sport. With over 250 fighters , the roster in UFC 2 is simply massive. As in the previous title , the roster also feature a truck load of officially licensed fighters , from Connor McGregor and Rhonda Rousey to Bruce lee and Mike Tyson.
Game Review : Rugby Challenge 3
Rugby games have always held a special place in my heart. The exhilarating feeling of scoring a try with your favorite team just never goes away. Unfortunately game developers across the ages have struggled to capture the essence of the sport into a video game, and I don’t blame them. The sport has a lot of complex rules , is fast paced , and features 30 players and 3 officials all running around doing their own thing.
Krebs on Security 2017-09-08 14:15:13
I cannot recall a previous data breach in which the breached company’s public outreach and response has been so haphazard and ill-conceived as the one coming right now from big-three credit bureau Equifax, which rather clumsily announced Thursday that an intrusion jeopardized Social security numbers and other information on 143 million Americans.
Time to Move On (MM)
Damien Brandt shifted gear amid the traffic that didn’t lessen for a second. An intoxicating fragrance emanated from his skin, invading his senses and averting his thoughts. He’d just left a man he wasn’t about to see again and it wasn’t unusual. Love and commitment was the last thing on his mind. He wondered what the man thought of him when he’d opened his thighs the moment Damien lifted his shirt and slid a hand around his waist.
Taking adventure gaming back to it's roots
Jengo has arrived! It’s a fact that the adventure genre has made a comeback in recent years , but rarely do you find a game that transports you back to your childhood. Back to those Saturdays where you spent countless hours in your room clicking away at pixelated sprites , solving puzzles and discovering incredible characters. Jengo is exactly that type of game.
Assassin's Creed Syndicate
It’s November and in the gaming calendar that means it’s time for another Assassin’s Creed Game. This year we are treated to Assassin’s Creed Syndicate. Set in the Victorian era of London, you play as twins Evie and Jacob Frye out on a mission to liberate London from the Templar Grand-master Crawford Starwick. It is clear from the get-go that Ubisoft set out to correct the wrongs that was last years Assassin’s Creed Unity – a game that suffered from bad performance and poor gameplay mechanics.
Game Review : The Witcher 3
CD Projek Red (The creators of The Witcher 3) is known as the industry sweethearts. With their no DRM attitude they give gamers hope that the industry is not just about making money, but rather about creating excellent games where you loose yourself in for months on end. The Witcher 3 is just that. It’s simply a masterpiece. STORY: You play as Geralt from Rivia – A Witcher (Monster Hunter) trying to track down his long lost love Yennefer of Vengerberg.
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