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UTC U of T Entrepreneurship Week: Six startups working on COVID-19 innovations U of T startup Structura Biotechnology, headed by Saara Virani and Ali Punjani, helped U.S. researchers produce an atomic scale map of the spike on SARS-CoV-2 by using the startups AI technology (photo by Chris Sorensen) From speeding up diagnostic testing to streamlining communications between health-care facilities and promoting hand-washing, University of Toronto startups are finding a number of ways to cont...

Now that digitalization has become the driving force of the modern economy and even a critical factor in today's geopolitics, there is an urgent need for more democratic governance over technology. With its vision of a "digital decade," Europe intends to lead the way, in close partnership with its allies.

© iStock The United States must launch a comprehensive global digital strategy to prepare for the post-pandemic future. While the digital revolution has generated many benefits for society, this rapid change, accelerated by the pandemic, also has created economic disruption, devastating many in the middle and working classes and posing challenges to American democracy. A global digital strategy, with the right policies, will allow the U.S. to counter these negative impacts and harness the pote...

The Face of Connectivity “SENTECH is in the business of connecting people” SENTECH understands that connectivity is about people. As human beings, we are relational creatures and connecting with others is at the core of our humanity. That is why SENTECH’s tag line “connecting you” has stood the test of time. The company is constantly evolving and reinventing itself to provide for and meet the human need of being connected. The company’s services, whether broadcasting, streaming or s...

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Synopsis Last year Maersk Tankers launched standalone business ZeroNorth, which uses algorithms that factor in market rates, future weather conditions and bunker prices to guide operators on the optimal route and speed for their vessel. Reuters So far, 1,500 vessels are using ZeroNorths Optimise platform including Maersk Tankers, commodities trader Cargill - another investor in the venture - and Danish shipping group UltraBulk. LONDON: Leading shipping group Maersk Tankers is investing tens of ...

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Ocean Supercluster commits $12 million to real-time analytics for aquaculture project The Atlantic Canada-based Ocean Supercluster has committed close to $12 million to a project focused on providing real-time analytics for the aquaculture industry. The project is worth almost $27 million, with $14.8 million coming from matching industry contributions. The Integrated Operations and Real-Time Analytics Project is being led from Newfoundland and Labrador and Nova Scotia, and is me...

A new partnership between NSW Police and an American technology company will help police respond quicker to emergencies and investigate crimes.

Aryfahmed/Adobe Stock With plastics’ future tied to the chemicals industry, what are the ongoing drivers and challenges that affect both? As the world moves along the path to a zero-carbon future, the chemical industry, along with all other industrial sectors, is under heightened pressure to hasten its transition. For the sector sustainability is not a new challenge; for decades companies have worked under increasingly stringent regulations. The spotlight is now shin...