Financial technology, usually shortened to FinTech, is one of the oldest pairings of domain specific knowledge and computing. It’s origins can technically be traced back to 1918 when the US Federal Reserve Bank first developed Fedwire Funds Service. The service made it possible for the transfer of funds between the 12 Reserve Banks, the Federal… Continue reading FinTech: A Brief History of Financial Technology
Read MoreDuring the month of May, the United States officially observes Asian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AAPI Heritage Month). The commemorative holiday celebrates Asian and Pacific Islander heritage. Originally designated to last a single week by President Jimmy Carter in 1978, AAPI Heritage Week was extended to the full month of May in 1990 by George H.W.… Continue reading AAPI Heritage Month: Contributions In Science and Technology
Read MoreAfter several perceived mishaps in polls’ ability to accurately predict the outcome or the scale of victories in recent elections, notably the US general elections in 2016 and 2020, the public has grown weary of polling accuracy. this sentiment is reflected in the media as well. Headlines such as ‘”WRONG. WRONG. WRONG’ and ‘”Polling Blows… Continue reading AI: The Future of Polling?
Read MoreIt’s the de-facto feature of the 21 century. It’s driving innovation from business to healthcare. Some may even be so bold as to argue it’s driving the fourth industrial revolution and the current worldwide political and social strife. Yes, we’re talking about artificial intelligence, usually referred to as A.I. But what do we mean when… Continue reading Just What Is Artificial Intelligence?
Read More2020 was quite the year. No matter your job or your location, you undoubtedly had to deviate from your expected schedule or plans in some manner. Many of us worked from home, most of us had to re-evaluate our forecasts, and some of us pivoted business priorities entirely. Such great and widespread change will have… Continue reading IT 2021: Trends To Keep An Eye On
Read MoreInitially developed and associated with manufacturing firms, business process outsourcing (BPO) is defined as a specific subset of outsourcing. An economical, financial, social, and political hot topic, BPO is more common than ever. Traditionally associated with Asia, companies are contracting in a much wider geographic landscape as we head into the new decade. Let’s take… Continue reading Where In The World Is BPO?
Read MoreApps. From websites to tablets, they’re everywhere. In fact, there were 2.9 million apps in the google play store as of July 2020 (Statista) and a whopping 4.4. Million apps in the Apple App Store. With so many apps available, their functions vary widely. From practical applications that help track calories for weight loss to… Continue reading Local Apps: How Small Businesses Are Using Web & Mobile Apps
Read MoreWildfires, hurricanes, pandemics, flooding, drought…the world literally appears to be falling apart at the seams. Fortunately, it’s not all doom and gloom. Distinguishing ourselves as toolmakers, humans have historically managed to find a way to innovate and invent their way out of a bad situation. Clothing was devised as a way to protect us from… Continue reading Saving The World Through Tech
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