One of the more-common social science cliches in recent decades has been “demographics is destiny.” The thesis, as Oxford University gerontologist Sarah Harper has written, is that “population change plays a key role in our…
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President-elect Donald Trump has floated the idea of creating an External Revenue Service, which he claims will be used to “collect our Tariffs, Duties, and all Revenue that come from Foreign sources” (sic). While we…
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On January 14th, the Spanish startup launches three FOSSASats aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9, marking a significant step forward for IoT connectivity and communications from space. FOSSA Systems begins 2025 by reaching for the stars.…
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Justin Trudeau’s resignation has sparked teasing by Americans to Canadians for the country’s current political mess. One particular tease is tied to a recurring graph on social media showing that GDP per capita stopped increasing…
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Prices still pinch: The Bureau of Labor Statistics announced the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.4 percent in December and 2.9 percent over the past year. The major cause was energy prices, which rose 2.6…
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Economy
Digital Matter Launches Sustainable Solutions Partner Program to Support Conservation and Sustainability Efforts
Digital Matter continues to see its IoT solutions play a critical role in enabling organizations to achieve meaningful sustainability outcomes. Recognizing the importance of these efforts, we are proud to announce the launch of our… -
Transforming Call Centre Services with IoT The Evolving Role of Call Centre Services Call centres have evolved significantly, transitioning from traditional customer support hubs to sophisticated, tech-enabled engagement platforms. In today’s digital era, businesses are…
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The American Institute for Economic Research’s Everyday Price Index (EPI), calculated and published monthly, rose 0.12 percent to 288.3 in December 2024. This is the first rise in the index after five consecutive months of…
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Lawmakers across the country are plotting to hand out millions of dollars to favored corporations. This is not how states succeed in attracting businesses. Taxpayers aren’t supposed to write big checks to big companies to…
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Economy
u-blox Announces Strategic Decision to Increase Focus on Locate Business and Phase Out Cellular as well as an Impairment
u-blox, a global provider of leading positioning and wireless communication technologies and services, announced the strategic decision to increase focus on its Locate business and phase out its Cellular business. This change positions u-blox as…