Henbit is among the first broadleafed weeds to start blooming in spring. Neil Sperry Special to the Star-Telegram You get one chance and only one chance to get rid of annual bluegrass (Poa annua), and that chance is now. You get rid of it by never letting it get started! […]
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Should the government go easy on the telecom sector?
The imbroglio over adjusted gross revenues has shaken the once-booming sector’s foundations Following years of breathtaking subscriber growth, tele-density is showing signs of strain. Some telecom players are facing an existential crisis due to brutal competition and the government demanding unpaid dues. At the same time, investors of different hues […]
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93 percent of public schools already received online gadgets – DepEd
The Department of Education (DepEd) announced 93 percent of public schools nationwide have already received over 1 million devices and gadgets for use by students and teachers this upcoming school year. (MANILA BULLETIN) DepEd Director for Information and Communications Technology Service (ICTS) Abram Abanil, in a recent virtual press briefing, […]
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IEC Telecom and Thuraya boost crucial connectivity with portable Rapid Deployment Kit – Projects, Thuraya, IEC Telecom, Telecoms, Covid 19, Connectivity
Global satellite communications specialist IEC Telecom, along with mobile-satellite service provider Thuraya, introduced its Rapid Deployment Kit (RDK), designed to provide Humanitarian Response Teams with reliable connectivity during COVID-19 and support emergency and disaster relief efforts even in the most remote areas.With over 126 million people in need of humanitarian […]
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Manila starts distribution of P1-B worth of gadgets, SIM cards to students, teachers
The Manila city government on Wednesday began its distribution of over P1-billion worth of gadgets and connectivity devices to public school students and teachers in preparation for the new blended distant learning setup. (Photo from DepEd) Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso, along with other government officials, turned over 136,950 […]
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As Colorado Schools Reopen, Thousands Of Students Still Don’t Have Reliable Internet
Tim Miles, technology director in the Steamboat Springs school district, sees power in working together. He and the technology directors at two school cooperative associations formed the Colorado Education Broadband Coalition, which connects 50 schools. “We’ve saved enormous amounts of money for those schools because we go to bid as […]
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Location-Based Services (LBS) and Real-Time Location Systems
According to a research report “Location-Based Services (LBS) and Real-Time Location Systems (RTLS) Market by Component (Platform, Services and Hardware), Location Type (Indoor and Outdoor), Application, Vertical, Region – Global Forecast to 2025”, grow from USD 17.8 billion in 2020 to USD 39.2 billion by 2025, at a Compound Annual […]
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Gadgets for back to school during COVID-19
Check out these back to school gadgets perfect for the classroom or home. The start of the school year is quickly approaching. This year may look different than previous years, but luckily there are some products to help children, parents and teachers along the way. The best part is these […]
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Northwestel plans Nov. 1 roll-out of unlimited internet in Yellowknife, Hay River, Fort Smith and Norman Wells
Yellowknife and three other communities in the NWT will begin receiving unlimited data for Internet packages on Nov. 1, Northwestel confirmed Friday. Fort Smith, Norman Wells and Hay River will also receive the unlimited data options, said Northwestel spokesperson Andrew Anderson. In addition, Whitehorse and Carcross in the Yukon, and […]
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These Accessories Can Charge Multiple Gadgets at the Same Time
These accessories allow you to charge two or more gadgets simultaneously, and have compact designs that fit well on a desk, kitchen counter, or nightstand. We’ve made sure to pick chargers that can charge all of your gadgets, from smart watches, to totally wireless earbuds, to phones, tablets, and computer. […]
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Cisco Slumps on Weak Guidance: 6 Key Takeaways
With its enterprise hardware and software sales both under pressure right now, Cisco Systems (CSCO) guided for its revenue to drop sharply again this quarter. After the bell on Wednesday, Cisco reported July quarter (fiscal fourth quarter) revenue of $12.15 billion (down 9% annually) and non-GAAP EPS of $0.80 (down […]
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Trump administration says Sinochem and others backed by …
(Adds to reflect Chinese comment sought, background) WASHINGTON, Aug 28 (Reuters) – The Trump administration has determined that another 11 Chinese firms, including construction giant China Communications Construction Company, are owned or controlled by the Chinese military, the Pentagon said on Friday, laying the groundwork for new sanctions. The Department […]
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CDPs and Identity in the Marketing Ecosystem | Sponsored Content | Tech-Talk Webinar, September 15
Many marketers turn to customer data platforms (CDPs) to operationalize first-party data for decision-making across the enterprise. According to Winterberry Group and the Interactive Advertising Bureau, more than 40% of data professionals said they will devote their time and resources to identity resolution this year. But some marketers have been […]
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Sallet: Moving forward together: Supporting state and local broadband leadership | Columnists
The irony is that federal support for state and local broadband efforts is now critical. The federal government has the capacity to spend money while state and local governments are facing sometimes severe budget constraints. The best approach is to fuse federal support with state and local leadership. The reasons […]
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Why Zoom Communications Is Still a Sizzling Hot Trade
© Source: Michael Vi / Shutterstock.com zoom (ZM) logo on a building There is no end in sight to the ongoing pandemic, especially in the United States. Even if daily infection rates fall, the flu season and the cold weather will drive people to stay indoors more often, causing the […]
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Shashi Tharoor-led IT parliamentary panel drops issue of J&K internet suspension from agenda
Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir | Photo: Praveen Jain | ThePrint Text Size: A- A+ New Delhi: Days after the Lok Sabha Speaker suggested parliamentary panels to not take up sub judice matters in their meetings, a house committee on information technology on Friday dropped the contentious issue of internet services […]
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The best gadgets for making delicious ravioli
Experimenting in the kitchen can be a fun adventure—especially when it involves making heavenly, cheesy ravioli. If you’re in the mood for cooking up this Italian staple but have no idea where to start, these four helpful gadgets have your back. They’re straightforward, efficient, and will have you eating all […]
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Climate Change Is Impacting Utilities. Here’s How New Technology Can Help
getty Last weekend I wrote about the fires in California. This week we look at hopeful ways we can begin to chip away at this complicated issue. Even during a global pandemic, other world problems don’t take a break. As most of the world focuses on combating COVID-19, there’s another […]
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Rise Broadband vaults ‘rip and replace’ program’s Catch-22
Rise Broadband, the nation’s largest independent provider of fixed wireless Internet services in rural areas, said it plans to rip out ZTE’s equipment from its network and will do so with its own cash. “By making this decision, Rise Broadband is taking the initiative,” the company explained in a […]
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US Navy’s top research office makes investment in digital twins
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Navy’s top research office is partnering with industry on a project designed to allow Navy operators to take full advantage of a ship’s electrical system to meet mission-critical needs. Under a new $9.2 million contract awarded by the Office of Naval Research in late July to […]
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7 unique gadgets that make cleaning the house easier
Our editors independently selected these items because we think you will enjoy them and might like them at these prices. If you purchase something through our links, we may earn a commission. Pricing and availability are accurate as of publish time. Learn more about Shop TODAY. Mops, vacuums and basic […]
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Ericsson, UNICEF to map school internet connectivity in 35 countries
New Delhi: Swedish telecommunication giant Ericsson and the United Nations International Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Wednesday announced a global partnership to help map school internet connectivity in 35 countries by the end of 2023. This joint effort is part of the Giga initiative launched last year and led by UNICEF and […]
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Dell Earnings Tops Estimates on Strong Cost Controls, Consumer PC Demand
Text size Dell finished the quarter with $12.3 billion in cash and investments, offset by $43.6 billion in long-term debt. Pau Barrena / AFP via Getty Images Dell Technologies posted better-than-expected profit for its fiscal second quarter ended July 31, with strong consumer and enterprise business offsetting weakness from small-business […]
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31 Gadgets Under $30 For Every Room In Your House
“I’ve got gadgets and gizmos aplenty” —The Little Mermaid, and you eyeing the automatic pan-stirrer in this list. We hope you love the products we recommend! All of them were independently selected by our editors. Just so you know, BuzzFeed may collect a share of sales or other compensation from […]
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AC Transit CIO Talks About Role, Opportunities
This story was updated at 12:30 p.m. Aug. 28 to correct a web link. As part of Techwire’s ongoing efforts to educate readers on state and local agencies, their IT plans and initiatives, here’s the latest in our periodic series of interviews with governmental IT leaders in California. This email interview has […]