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Florida’s Tech Is Empowering BIPOC And Women-Startups For A More Diverse 2021

The Tampa Bay area is growing fast with Tampa Bay Wave’s fully-funded cohorts

Regardless of who wins the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election and we are unfortunately still no closer to seeing a proper representation for Black Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC). For many small-business owners who are BIPOC, and applied for federal aid and were rejected, crowdfunding and the local community seemed to be the last-resort options. 

Top Risks Facing Small Businesses

Every small business faces a variety of risks depending on the size of the operation and the industry. Even with the best safety and security measures, accidents can still happen. One way to help minimize these risks is to carry the right insurance.

There are many different types of commercial policies, but even for experienced business owners, the process can be overwhelming. That’s why we’ve broken down four major areas of risk that small businesses face and how you can protect yourself.

Head to Head; 5G’s Dominance Over 4G Is Just In Time

Moving from 4G to 5G, experts predict the incoming network will impact everyday people and businesses with faster connection speeds. Francis Dihna of Forbes believes within “four years, more than one billion users will rely on 5G.”

UK Unions Demand Investigation Into Amazon Employee Surveillance

Amazon is no stranger to controversy when it comes to employee conditions and relations. Through protests, strikes and walkouts, the company has seen workers stand up and demand fair treatment. Recent breaking news regarding surveillance of employees has now reignited that controversy. In the United Kingdom, union groups and activists are demanding action against Amazon’s latest move. 

Making Water Out of Thin Air

There is a reason why Israel is called Startup Nation. Companies based in the Jewish State have created a myriad of household-technologies including the messaging app Viber, carbonated beverage maker Soda Stream, and even devices that create drinking water out of thin air, called Watergen.

What Does Apple’s $2 Trillion Market Value Mean for Big Tech?

On Wednesday, Aug. 19, Apple became the first publicly traded U.S. company to reach a $2 trillion market cap. The company, which was also the first to reach a $1 trillion market cap, added half of that value in just a few weeks. Apple’s stock is up 60% this year alone.

How Effective Are Predictive Policing Programs?

Public safety and the justice system are two growing areas of interest for citizens and police in the United States. Between political and racial tensions, unrest has been on the rise in drastic ways this year. Specifically, government officials and civil rights activists have turned a spotlight on police violence. More than ever, people are questioning how helpful or hurtful predictive policing is in today’s society. 

How A Technology Firm Pivoted During Unprecedented Times

Moorestown, New Jersey-based Starlite Productions International, Inc. is making the most of the challenges presented by the coronavirus pandemic. The company – a local tech firm providing commercial audiovisual and lighting solutions for the performing arts, casinos, universities, retail, houses of worship, and high-profile events has uncovered a new niche to help their client’s transition to reopen their doors.

The Future Of Work – What Comes After The Pandemic?

COVID-19 changed the world rapidly and so did the corporate work environment. Companies of all sizes and segment were forced to adapt and support hundreds of thousands of employees to work remotely. Companies were left to scramble to add more bandwidth at the data centers, call paths to keep contact centers from experiencing massive backlogs, enabling video and collaboration services to maintain employee productivity.

New Healthcare Plan Could Help You Pay Deductible

In the U.S., the global coronavirus has claimed nearly 100,000 lives and 30 million jobs. Consequently, what COVID-19 has brought to light is the strength of our country’s health care infrastructure, begging the decades-old question of how we perceive medicine, doctors, hospitals, insurance companies, and pharmaceutical manufacturers.

Wearables Might Be Powered by Sweat Sooner Than You Think

The future of wearables is here. These devices have been around for a few years but have recently taken off as hot commodities. Whether it’s for exercise or health, wearable technology is becoming increasingly valuable. Though these devices usually use battery power to operate, new wearable technology now has a biological option — sweat.

Post-Pandemic SUVs Head Two Different Directions

New Models Introduced This Week Offer Electric or High-Horsepower Gas Choices

The automotive market is not always clear in the direction it’s taking at any given moment. This week was one of those weeks. Future SUV buyers are going to be able to choose from a very green path or one emphasizing horsepower and off-road proficiency.

7 Smart Ways to Secure Your IoT Devices

In this digital world where everyone is hooked on the latest technological devices, the concept of IoT (Internet of Things) is at the forefront of all industries. A lot of IoT devices like your company’s thermostats, security systems, vending machines, lights, and more rely on this kind of connectivity.

Big Wheels Keep on Turning…Quietly

While headlines have showcased a dip in the light-duty car sector, big trucks, commercial vehicles, over-the-road, and short-haul semis have seen a surge in recent technology deployments.

Top 5 Digital Transformations in the Public Sector

Broadly defined, digital transformation encompasses all the activities and processes of integrating and adapting digital technology for new and existing business workflows. There is no department or objective within an organization that wouldn’t benefit from the overall intent of digital transformation initiatives in any industry. However, public sector entities can benefit from modernizing and automating their processes and accessing their data.

9 Clever Ways to Improve Your Office Culture

Since employees keep your business running, you need to create a healthy company culture to help them thrive. You have probably already taken some steps towards making the work environment

Making Sure Your Social Media Can Control Who Sees What

Today we live in a world that is entirely driven by technology, and getting any work done requires plenty of dependencies on the internet. These days the gateway to someone’s life is through their electronic devices, whether it be their phones, computers, or even their MP3 players. Applications like Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, freeaccount.one and TikTok have all risen to popularity over the last decade tremendously. Even though questions regarding their privacy issues and lack of security have often done the rounds, it still has not stopped their immense popularity.

Why FTP Servers are Still Relevant

First developed in 1971, File Transfer Protocol (FTP) servers have long served a key part in data communication. Before the advent of Transfer Connection Protocol (TCP) and Internet Protocol (IP),

Amazon Wants to Take You for a Ride

Retail Giant Spends $1B+ for Zoox AV Startup Amazon appears to be looking for new markets to dominate, including future robotaxis, as it last week added autonomous vehicle (AV) developer

3 Tried-and-Tested Strategies for Scaling Up Your Online Business

If you decided now is the time to begin scaling up the online presence of your business, you have made the right decision. Despite the fact an estimated 97% of all customers search for products online before making a purchase, only 51% of businesses actually have any kind of web presence at all.

Vans Are Becoming The Hottest New Electric Vehicle

General Motors surprised some industry watchers by making one of its 20 upcoming electric vehicles a commercial van. In addition, the electric van will be the third in a series of new vehicles coming out of the repurposed Hamtramck (Detroit) plant.

Mercedes and Nvidia Partner on Self-Driving Cars

Mercedes-Benz invented the automobile 134 years ago—and four years from now is asserting it will reinvent the transportation device. New models introduced in 2024 with being equipped with a still-being-designed super processor from chipmaker Nvidia that will allow customers to upgrade their cars later and add new features such as self-driving capabilities.

The Art of Crushing It

Internet personality Gary Vaynerchuk gives his patented entrepreneurial advice and reflects on the growing worlds of podcasting and cryptocurrency.   This is just one example of the inspirational words of

Self-Driving Cars Are Not a Safety Solution

There are two ways of looking at autonomous vehicles, and both of them are true. A thorough analysis by one of country’s leading automotive insurance research groups threw some hard data—some would say cold water—on self-driving car technology and the reactions were in predictably stark contrasts. Potential headlines on the news:

New Injection Molding Technology Could Close COVID-19 Testing Gap

Following the White House’s declared state of emergency in March and subsequent Harvard study showing a need for up to 20 million COVID-19 tests per day by the end of summer, innovation from the manufacturing industry has responded with a scalable technology capable of closing the testing gap. 

Florida’s Tech Is Empowering BIPOC And Women-Startups For A More Diverse 2021

The Tampa Bay area is growing fast with Tampa Bay Wave’s fully-funded cohorts

Regardless of who wins the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election and we are unfortunately still no closer to seeing a proper representation for Black Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC). For many small-business owners who are BIPOC, and applied for federal aid and were rejected, crowdfunding and the local community seemed to be the last-resort options. 

Top Risks Facing Small Businesses

Every small business faces a variety of risks depending on the size of the operation and the industry. Even with the best safety and security measures, accidents can still happen. One way to help minimize these risks is to carry the right insurance.

There are many different types of commercial policies, but even for experienced business owners, the process can be overwhelming. That’s why we’ve broken down four major areas of risk that small businesses face and how you can protect yourself.

Head to Head; 5G’s Dominance Over 4G Is Just In Time

Moving from 4G to 5G, experts predict the incoming network will impact everyday people and businesses with faster connection speeds. Francis Dihna of Forbes believes within “four years, more than one billion users will rely on 5G.”

UK Unions Demand Investigation Into Amazon Employee Surveillance

Amazon is no stranger to controversy when it comes to employee conditions and relations. Through protests, strikes and walkouts, the company has seen workers stand up and demand fair treatment. Recent breaking news regarding surveillance of employees has now reignited that controversy. In the United Kingdom, union groups and activists are demanding action against Amazon’s latest move. 

Making Water Out of Thin Air

There is a reason why Israel is called Startup Nation. Companies based in the Jewish State have created a myriad of household-technologies including the messaging app Viber, carbonated beverage maker Soda Stream, and even devices that create drinking water out of thin air, called Watergen.

What Does Apple’s $2 Trillion Market Value Mean for Big Tech?

On Wednesday, Aug. 19, Apple became the first publicly traded U.S. company to reach a $2 trillion market cap. The company, which was also the first to reach a $1 trillion market cap, added half of that value in just a few weeks. Apple’s stock is up 60% this year alone.

How Effective Are Predictive Policing Programs?

Public safety and the justice system are two growing areas of interest for citizens and police in the United States. Between political and racial tensions, unrest has been on the rise in drastic ways this year. Specifically, government officials and civil rights activists have turned a spotlight on police violence. More than ever, people are questioning how helpful or hurtful predictive policing is in today’s society. 

How A Technology Firm Pivoted During Unprecedented Times

Moorestown, New Jersey-based Starlite Productions International, Inc. is making the most of the challenges presented by the coronavirus pandemic. The company – a local tech firm providing commercial audiovisual and lighting solutions for the performing arts, casinos, universities, retail, houses of worship, and high-profile events has uncovered a new niche to help their client’s transition to reopen their doors.

The Future Of Work – What Comes After The Pandemic?

COVID-19 changed the world rapidly and so did the corporate work environment. Companies of all sizes and segment were forced to adapt and support hundreds of thousands of employees to work remotely. Companies were left to scramble to add more bandwidth at the data centers, call paths to keep contact centers from experiencing massive backlogs, enabling video and collaboration services to maintain employee productivity.

New Healthcare Plan Could Help You Pay Deductible

In the U.S., the global coronavirus has claimed nearly 100,000 lives and 30 million jobs. Consequently, what COVID-19 has brought to light is the strength of our country’s health care infrastructure, begging the decades-old question of how we perceive medicine, doctors, hospitals, insurance companies, and pharmaceutical manufacturers.

Wearables Might Be Powered by Sweat Sooner Than You Think

The future of wearables is here. These devices have been around for a few years but have recently taken off as hot commodities. Whether it’s for exercise or health, wearable technology is becoming increasingly valuable. Though these devices usually use battery power to operate, new wearable technology now has a biological option — sweat.

Post-Pandemic SUVs Head Two Different Directions

New Models Introduced This Week Offer Electric or High-Horsepower Gas Choices

The automotive market is not always clear in the direction it’s taking at any given moment. This week was one of those weeks. Future SUV buyers are going to be able to choose from a very green path or one emphasizing horsepower and off-road proficiency.

7 Smart Ways to Secure Your IoT Devices

In this digital world where everyone is hooked on the latest technological devices, the concept of IoT (Internet of Things) is at the forefront of all industries. A lot of IoT devices like your company’s thermostats, security systems, vending machines, lights, and more rely on this kind of connectivity.

Big Wheels Keep on Turning…Quietly

While headlines have showcased a dip in the light-duty car sector, big trucks, commercial vehicles, over-the-road, and short-haul semis have seen a surge in recent technology deployments.

Top 5 Digital Transformations in the Public Sector

Broadly defined, digital transformation encompasses all the activities and processes of integrating and adapting digital technology for new and existing business workflows. There is no department or objective within an organization that wouldn’t benefit from the overall intent of digital transformation initiatives in any industry. However, public sector entities can benefit from modernizing and automating their processes and accessing their data.

9 Clever Ways to Improve Your Office Culture

Since employees keep your business running, you need to create a healthy company culture to help them thrive. You have probably already taken some steps towards making the work environment

Making Sure Your Social Media Can Control Who Sees What

Today we live in a world that is entirely driven by technology, and getting any work done requires plenty of dependencies on the internet. These days the gateway to someone’s life is through their electronic devices, whether it be their phones, computers, or even their MP3 players. Applications like Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, freeaccount.one and TikTok have all risen to popularity over the last decade tremendously. Even though questions regarding their privacy issues and lack of security have often done the rounds, it still has not stopped their immense popularity.

Why FTP Servers are Still Relevant

First developed in 1971, File Transfer Protocol (FTP) servers have long served a key part in data communication. Before the advent of Transfer Connection Protocol (TCP) and Internet Protocol (IP),

Amazon Wants to Take You for a Ride

Retail Giant Spends $1B+ for Zoox AV Startup Amazon appears to be looking for new markets to dominate, including future robotaxis, as it last week added autonomous vehicle (AV) developer

3 Tried-and-Tested Strategies for Scaling Up Your Online Business

If you decided now is the time to begin scaling up the online presence of your business, you have made the right decision. Despite the fact an estimated 97% of all customers search for products online before making a purchase, only 51% of businesses actually have any kind of web presence at all.

Vans Are Becoming The Hottest New Electric Vehicle

General Motors surprised some industry watchers by making one of its 20 upcoming electric vehicles a commercial van. In addition, the electric van will be the third in a series of new vehicles coming out of the repurposed Hamtramck (Detroit) plant.

Mercedes and Nvidia Partner on Self-Driving Cars

Mercedes-Benz invented the automobile 134 years ago—and four years from now is asserting it will reinvent the transportation device. New models introduced in 2024 with being equipped with a still-being-designed super processor from chipmaker Nvidia that will allow customers to upgrade their cars later and add new features such as self-driving capabilities.

The Art of Crushing It

Internet personality Gary Vaynerchuk gives his patented entrepreneurial advice and reflects on the growing worlds of podcasting and cryptocurrency.   This is just one example of the inspirational words of

Self-Driving Cars Are Not a Safety Solution

There are two ways of looking at autonomous vehicles, and both of them are true. A thorough analysis by one of country’s leading automotive insurance research groups threw some hard data—some would say cold water—on self-driving car technology and the reactions were in predictably stark contrasts. Potential headlines on the news:

New Injection Molding Technology Could Close COVID-19 Testing Gap

Following the White House’s declared state of emergency in March and subsequent Harvard study showing a need for up to 20 million COVID-19 tests per day by the end of summer, innovation from the manufacturing industry has responded with a scalable technology capable of closing the testing gap. 

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