Amid mergers and lawsuits, it"s ‘winner take most" for lidar companies
Money is tight, legal land mines abound, and companies are under pressure to slash prices while scaling production — or risk a competitor doing it first......»»
Grid-scale batteries: They’re not just lithium
When size and weight don't matter, lots of other battery chemistries can work. Enlarge (credit: Petal) As power utilities and industrial companies seek to use more renewable energy, the market for grid-scale batteries is.....»»
Striking the balance between cybersecurity and operational efficiency
In this Help, Net Security interview, Michael Oberlaender, ex-CISO, and book author, discusses how to strike the right balance between security and operational efficiency. Oberlaender advises companies starting their cybersecurity journey and stresse.....»»
AI’s hungry maw drives massive $100B investment plan by Microsoft and BlackRock
Investment "goes beyond what any single company or government can finance." Enlarge (credit: J Studios via Getty Images) If you haven't noticed by now, Big Tech companies have been making plans to invest in the infrastru.....»»
How job-hopping managers undermine corporate culture
As most successful companies will know, building effective corporate culture is very rewarding, but also challenging. It requires senior managers to create shared values and embed those values in their decisions and interactions with staff......»»
Grand prize winner removed 20 Burmese pythons from the wild in Florida challenge
Grand prize winner removed 20 Burmese pythons from the wild in Florida challenge.....»»
Apple regains crown as sole winner of American Satisfaction Index, HP passes Samsung
In 2023, Samsung broke Apple’s 20-year streak of winning first place in the American Customer Satisfaction Index for personal computers by forcing a tie. This year Apple has returned to ruling the category while HP won second, knocking Samsung down.....»»
Anecdotes Trust Center simplifies compliance and security documentation sharing
anecdotes has launched Anecdotes Trust Center, a centralized platform for companies to effortlessly share compliance and security information and documentation with prospects, customers, and partners. Reflecting the company’s real-time security.....»»
In-car payments for EV charging can ease some reliability issues
Companies are enabling drivers to pay for charging from inside the vehicle......»»
Atmospheric lidar instrument on climate satellite enhances understanding of aerosols and clouds
The atmospheric lidar ATLID, the last of four instruments on board the EarthCARE satellite launched in May, has now been successfully put into operation. The joint mission of the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Japanese Space Agency (JAXA) is des.....»»
Sourcepoint helps companies mitigate vulnerabilities across various privacy regulations
Sourcepoint announced significant enhancements to its compliance monitoring suite. These solutions are designed to help companies navigate the increasingly complex landscape of digital privacy laws and mitigate risks associated with the growing trend.....»»
DirecTV and Disney end blackout, claim they will offer better channel packages
Companies promise "more flexible options" for channel and streaming packages. Enlarge / TV camera during a game between the San Francisco 49ers and Baltimore Ravens on December 25, 2023 in Santa Clara, California. (credit: Getty.....»»
Comprehensive model uses airborne LiDAR data to predict walking travel times with unprecedented accuracy
You're a hotshot working to contain a wildfire. The conflagration jumps the fire line, forcing your crew to flee using pre-determined escape routes. At the start of the day, the crew boss estimated how long it should take to get to the safety zone. W.....»»
eBook: Navigating compliance with a security-first approach
As cyberattacks escalate, more regulations are being introduced to help protect organizations and their customers’ data. This has resulted in a complex web of legislation with which companies in the private sector must comply. It can be challenging.....»»
New research finds employees feel pressure to work while sick, which has been shown to cost companies billions
Employees often feel pressure to work while sick, leading to lost productivity, deviant behaviors such as theft and mistreatment of coworkers and intent to leave the organization, according to new research led by University of South Florida Assistant.....»»
Hackers claim 440GB of user data breached from large cybersecurity company
Hackers take 440GB of user data from one of the largest cybersecurity companies and post it to a hacking forum......»»
Societal factors can shape how companies best respond after customers misbehave
From rule breaking and theft to verbal abuse and foul language, one customer's behavior can negatively affect another customer's experience. How hospitality businesses can best respond to instances of customer misbehavior can depend on the strictness.....»»
GM, Hyundai team up to slash costs of new vehicles and clean tech
The hope is for better products and more efficient companies. Enlarge / GM CEO Mary Barra (left) and Hyundai executive chair Euisun Chung (right) have agreed to have their companies collaborate. (credit: Hyundai Motor Group).....»»
New book explores the limits of technology in addressing food system problems
Tech companies are increasingly expanding into food and agriculture, bringing with them a very specific brand of solutions culture. The Silicon Valley ethos is built upon the belief that one big idea can change the world. And the promise of technolog.....»»
Europe fails to harmonize sustainability reporting in the agri-food sector
A team from the University of Cordoba compared the sustainability reports put out by 100 agri-food companies in Spain, Italy, the Netherlands and Germany. Their study is published in the Journal of Policy Modeling......»»
Oracle and AWS announce cloud database tie-up
Oracle Database@AWS is designed to support multicloud environments by combining strengths from both companies......»»