Finnish government eyes €1bn savings through digitisation
Computer Weekly
SEPTEMBER 20, 2017
Finland’s public sector aims to save €1bn by 2029 as a result of digitising public services
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Kuiper satellite network gets a big lift from Amazon’s CEO, but timeline is a bit hazy
GeekWire
APRIL 11, 2024
The plan calls for sending 3,232 satellites (down slightly from the originally planned 3,236) into low Earth orbit by 2029. He said broadband services would also be offered to “governments and enterprises seeking better connectivity and performance in more remote areas.”
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How technology is enabling Melbourne Airport’s growth
CIO Business Intelligence
MARCH 20, 2024
In addition, the Melbourne Airport Rail, connecting the airport to the suburban network, subject to approvals, is expected to be delivered by 2029. It’s a 24/7 operation regulated by the Government, so there’s a huge emphasis on uptime and reliability.”
How the UAE is finding an ally in AI
CIO Business Intelligence
JUNE 15, 2022
digital transformation of the economy, and increasing the efficiency of government services, said Saeed Alhebsi, advisor in AI ministry of human resource and Emiratisation, who spoke on the first day of the event. According to some estimates, the use of AI in recruitment will replace about 16% of recruitment sector jobs by 2029.
FCC approves Amazon’s internet-from-space Kuiper constellation of 3,236 satellites
The Verge
JULY 30, 2020
The company must launch half of the constellation by 2026 to retain its FCC license, and then the remaining satellites by 2029. The company filed for bankruptcy this year, but was recently bailed out by a consortium that includes the UK government and Indian telecom company Bharti Global. There are few caveats to Amazon’s FCC approval.
Amazon says Project Kuiper satellites ace orbital tests — including video streaming and online sale
GeekWire
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
The rest would have to be launched by 2029. ” Amazon said additional enterprise, telecommunications and government entities can register their interest in participating in the Project Kuiper pilot program through early 2024 by sending email to kuiper-interest@amazon.com.
Policy proposals: A list of the tech-related bills in this year’s Washington state legislative session
GeekWire
JANUARY 12, 2024
If the bill passes, starting with the 2029 graduating class, students must demonstrate they have adequate computer science skills as aligned with state computer science standards in order to graduate. Whoever is doing the self-driving car testing must notify local governments and law enforcement entities in the areas where they’ll be testing.
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