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‘Forever chemicals’ are eternal no more thanks to a pollution destroying device from Tacoma startup

GeekWire

Aquagga Photo) It would be fair to expect the destroyer of toxic “forever chemicals” to be a massive, intimidating device. The long-lived chemicals are great at deflecting water, stains and grease — but they escape from products and now contaminate drinking water across the nation and are even detected in breast milk.

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How new public transportation technology is prioritizing passenger safety

CIO Business Intelligence

As technology has advanced, innovative and affordable solutions give public safety agencies the flexibility to update their current software and security measures to state-of-the-art programming and equipment. Verizon’s network can provide speed and low latency to those on the front lines and is designed to withstand extreme conditions.

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Dow makes production more efficient through IT-OT collaboration

CIO Business Intelligence

Dow is reaping the benefits of a year-long program to roll out new digital technologies to one of its largest manufacturing sites, resulting in improvements in performance, reliability, and employee experience. The IT organization also had to skill up for the project, adding cloud, networking, and security expertise. Melanie Kalmar. “It

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Spotlight on Cybersecurity Leaders: Kevin Dreyer

SecureWorld News

A : When I was about 12 years old, my cousin introduced me to computer programming and I was immediately hooked when I discovered all the things you could do, build, and "manipulate" on a computer beyond playing games. Start by attending smaller events to network and learn from the community.

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Spotlight on Cybersecurity Leaders: Tammy Klotz

SecureWorld News

Prior to joining Covanta, Tammy was responsible for the cybersecurity program at Versum Materials, which included Information Risk Management, Plant Cybersecurity, as well as IT Security, Risk & Compliance activities. Build a solid training and awareness program. Build a strong support network.

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Embedded software development for IoT applications

Dataconomy

It corresponds to the application and programming of specific functionalities installed into devices such as sensors, wearables, mobile phones, and appliances so that they could communicate with each other using IoT protocols. User benefits enabled through cloud services include responsiveness, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.

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GeekWire news round-up: Pulumi and Muir raise cash; LinkedIn’s new AI tools; ‘Uncommon Thinkers’

GeekWire

Valve and Picnik vets Hatch new startup idea: Longtime Seattle software developers and entrepreneurs Darrin Massena and Mike Harrington have built a no-code web development platform for creative thinkers who don’t possess programming expertise. Lisi Photo) Ag-tech startup kept digging for the right idea: Richland, Wash.-based

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