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https://bit.ly/3uapXCN This week, we begin with a piece on how Mark Zuckerberg made use of the term metaverse in the tech industry, which was originally coined by Neal Stephenson in one of his novels. Next is a story about the emergence of new data connectivity infrastructure stacks and their pros & cons for organizations to create their own customized stack. Then, we have an article that talks about how our data on the dark web can be harmful and some ways to protect our company’s & personal data from a breach. Following that, we have the annual data breach report from Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) that shows a 68% increase in the number of breaches from 2020, exposing the personal information of about 300 million people. Next is a story about the shift towards an open data economy & its adoption to kickstart the user growth in open banking. Lastly, we have an essay on the capabilities of IoT technology and the ways in which it can help in improving machine downtime.
Quantum computing is the study of how to use phenomena in quantum physics to create new ways of computing to solve certain problems. Quantum computers can be used in taking large manufacturing data sets on operational failures and translating them to combinatoric challenges that, when paired with a quantum-inspired algorithm, can identify which part of a complex manufacturing process contributed to incidents of product failure. IDC’s forecast for the worldwide quantum computing market, projects customer spending for quantum computing to grow from $412 million in 2020 to $8.6 billion in 2027, at a CAGR of 50.9% over 2021 – 2027. In this week’s Know Your Data {KYD}, we present you with a brief overview of quantum computing.
The Forest Survey of India recently published its 17th India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2021. The ISFR 2021 presents the latest status of the ‘Forest cover’ and ‘Tree cover’ of the country, estimates of growing stock, extent of trees outside forests, mangrove cover, bamboo resources and assessment of forest carbon stock. The details of forest cover in states (including Union Territories) of the country as per 2021 assessment and change w.r.t. previous assessment (2019) has been captured. Lakshadweep has the highest percentage (90.33%) of its geographical area under forest cover, while Chandigarh has witnesses highest change in percentage (3.86%) of its forest cover w.r.t. 2019 assessment. This week’s OSIN {One Story In Numbers} represents the states (including Union Territories) with highest percentage of area under forest cover.
https://bit.ly/3IBokSH This week, we begin with a campaign launched to merge the databases of tourism-related agencies, businesses, and organizations to support the recovery and growth of the industry. Next is a Forbes interview with Pamela Isom, the new Director of the AITO, discussing the uses & problems associated with leveraging AI technology. Then, we have a story about Ireland’s climate targets slipping out of reach because of the high demand for electricity by its data centers and how big techs are asked to make up for its impact. Following that, we have an essay claiming that we need more contextual data that can be achieved through data enrichment. Next is an article that talks about the ways of adoption of edge computing to help organizations better equip their data centers for meeting the demand from metaverse technology. Lastly, we have a piece on the valuable insights provided by the geospatial data in adapting and mitigating climate change by helping to efficiently identify locations for renewable energy investment.
Data Mesh essentially refers to the concept of breaking down data lakes and siloes into smaller, more decentralized portions. Data Mesh seeks to address the shortcomings associated with traditional platform architecture that resulted in the creation of centralized data lakes or warehouses. Efficient data mesh implementation provides the benefits of radically decreasing lead times and giving business domains the ability to quickly prioritize and make decisions that are relevant to them. A study by Trainz found that 40% of the digital champions (companies that have successfully transformed digitally) have full management alignment, which is critical for the success of data mesh. In this week’s Know Your Data {KYD}, we present you with a brief overview of data mesh.
The recent Forbes ranking of the highest-paid female athletes for 2021, reflects earnings from the calendar year 2021, a change from past editions of this list, which covered the 12 months ending each June. Naomi Osaka ranked first with a total earning of $57.3 million. For the first time in at least a dozen years, a gymnast (Simone Biles) and a Basketball player (Candace Parker) ranked among the highest-paid women, while tennis still accounts for five of the top 10 sports. The threshold for the top 10 women’s list has slipped down from $6.1 million in 2012 to $5.7 million in 2022. This week’s OSIN {One Story In Numbers} represents the top 10 highest-paid female athletes in 2021.
