Overview Large technology companies being confronted by consumer privacy concerns have catapulted the issue of personal data protection into the global spotlight. Around the world, regulators have been stepping in to strengthen rules governing data protection. The European Union has been taking decisive action to make sure its citizens’ data is safe. The General Data …
The Clock Is Ticking: Is Your Company Ready For GDPR? Read More »
Senior Rebecca Bruce of Deland knows that she can ease the pain of sick children and their families one bedside at a time. Her classmate, Caitlin Cox of Tavernier, dreams of lessening the struggles of pediatric patients.
Overview In 2017, the world was rocked by a series of devastating natural catastrophes, such as hurricanes in North America, an earthquake in Mexico and wildfires in the western United States and Australia. One asset class that could have been hit hardest by these events – catastrophe bonds – showed no signs of losing its …
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Overview The list of cyber attack victims grows ever longer, with multiple organizations joining the ranks of the hacked each week. We’re becoming all too familiar with the names of ransomware and malware through high-profile breaches such as WannaCry, NotPetya and Bad Rabbit. An increasingly connected world has brought new business opportunities, increased efficiency and …
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Overview People are turning to health apps at a heart-stopping pace, downloading apps that do everything from diagnosing a concussion to playing music in sync with a runner’s steps. The market for mobile health technology, or “mHealth” apps, is projected to reach $28.3 billion in global market value in 2018 and $102.3 billion by 2023. …
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Overview Back in 1956, U.S. trucking company owner Malcom McLean sat down with engineer Keith Tantlinger to design something that would spark a revolution in world trade: the modern shipping container. Now, a little more than 60 years later, with supply chains both business-critical and ever more complex, the global supply chain is about to …
Overview One factor can make a big difference for a company regardless of whether it’s growing healthily or struggling: employee engagement. Improving the workforce’s level of interest and investment in their company can pay significant dividends; research shows that increases in employee engagement are linked to revenue. The latest research shows that last year’s employee …
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The Florida Board of Governors on Thursday unanimously confirmed the selection of Dale Whittaker as the University of Central Florida’s next president. Whittaker, who currently serves as UCF’s provost and executive vice president, will become the university’s fifth president on July 1.
Overview All disruptive technology has a “tipping point” – the exact moment when it moves from early adopters to widespread acceptance. Just as it was for Google in the late 1990s and smartphones in the 2000s, could we be approaching the tipping point for the next big disruptive technology – blockchain? Essentially, blockchain is a …
The long-awaited Research I building located between Engineering and CREOL is just about ready for business. Faculty members from various colleges and centers will begin moving into the 105,775-square-foot facility this month. They will share three floors of wet labs, conference rooms, lecture halls and offices.
