Friday, November 27, 2020

Solid suggestions.

https://www.techrepublic.com/article/7-big-data-goals-for-2021-ai-devops-hybrid-cloud-and-more/

7 big data goals for 2021: AI, DevOps, hybrid cloud, and more

In 2021, corporate big data leaders will be looking to improve data quality and turnaround of big data projects, as well as performance in meeting business objectives. While 2020 hasn't been a normal year for anyone, you still have to plan for the future and get ready for what may come.

Here are seven key areas of focus for 2021.





This should be interesting to watch. Will it catch on with other countries? Will it work?

https://www.cnbc.com/2020/11/26/google-and-facebook-to-be-scrutinized-by-new-uk-unit-from-next-year.html

Google and Facebook to be scrutinized by new U.K. antitrust unit from next year

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport said it plans to create a Digital Markets Unit (DMU) to enforce “a new code to govern the behavior of platforms that currently dominate the market, such as Google and Facebook.”

The code is designed to ensure that consumers, small businesses, and news publishers aren’t disadvantaged by actions taken by tech giants, the government said.

Under the new code, some of the world’s biggest tech companies may have to be more transparent about the services they provide and how they use consumers’ data. They may also be forced to give consumers a choice over whether to receive personalized advertising, and they won’t be able to place restrictions on customers that make it difficult for them to use rival platforms.

The DMU, which will be part of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), will start work in April 2021.

The government said the DMU may be given the unit the power to suspend, block and reverse decisions made by large tech companies. The DMU could also order them to take certain actions to achieve compliance with the code, and impose financial penalties for non-compliance, the government said.





Darker predictions.

https://www.fastcompany.com/90488665/the-coronavirus-butterfly-effect-six-predictions-for-a-new-world-order

The coronavirus butterfly effect: Six predictions for a new world order

The world may soon pass “peak virus.” But true recovery will take years—and the ripple effects will be seismic. Parag Khanna and Karan Khemka forecast the aftershocks.





Perspective.

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/27/technology/pushed-by-pandemic-amazon-goes-on-a-hiring-spree-without-equal.html

Pushed by Pandemic, Amazon Goes on a Hiring Spree Without Equal

The company has added 427,300 employees in 10 months, bringing its global work force to more than 1.2 million.





‘cause I needs me some grammar.

https://www.makeuseof.com/best-grammar-punctuation-sites/

The 7 Best Grammar and Punctuation Sites



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