Forrester IT

OCTOBER 25, 2023

In 2024, we expect that CX leaders will continue to navigate variable footing, in some cases finding themselves caught in the crossfire between new tech and old policies. Prepare yourself for the new year with a preview of our 2024 predictions.

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Information Week

DECEMBER 30, 2021

December's 'Citizen Tech' covers new labor rights for digital workers in Europe, new 5G cybersecurity guidance from the NSA / CISA, and updates on Big Tech, Build Back Better, Roam Like at Home, and more.

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Policies 191

Forrester IT

AUGUST 18, 2021

Technology is central to nearly every aspect of our lives. Never more so than in the post-COVID world we’re all stumbling towards. For individuals it’s the key to maintaining connection with family and friends. For employees it’s the basis for communication, collaboration and productivity.

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IT Toolbox

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Rising national focus on cyber resiliency spurs demand for local tech, highlighting the benefits of cybersecurity sovereignty. The post Why Cyber Sovereignty is Becoming Procurement Policy appeared first on Spiceworks.

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Policies 259

Information Week

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

New cyber incident reporting requirements for the banking industry; the semiconductor chip shortage; the European Union’s battle with Big Tech; President Biden’s broadband plans, and more.

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Banking Policies Industry Report 157

GeekWire

JANUARY 12, 2024

Here’s a rundown of the tech-related bills. The bill also prompts WaTech to “establish additional standards and policies for technology, including funding of major information technology projects, for state agencies.” Senate Bill 5849 : Computer Science Graduation Requirement Look out, kids, it’s time to finally learn to code.

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GeekWire

JULY 8, 2023

Jim Loter, a longtime tech leader inside the city of Seattle, currently serves as interim chief technology officer. City of Seattle Photo) Jim Loter, interim chief technology officer for the City of Seattle, grappled with these issues as he and his team produced the city’s first generative AI policy this spring.

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Information Week

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

States prepare for semiconductor investments; Europe takes Big Tech to court; Manchin objects to EV tax credits; a European chip deal; robot op-eds; tech diplomacy in India; and more.

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Policies 83

IT Toolbox

MARCH 13, 2024

Developers will be able to bypass the Apple App Store to distribute iOS apps directly through websites in the EU following a major policy change by the tech giant. Find out about the changes Apple is planning and their implications on app distribution going forward.

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IT Toolbox

MARCH 5, 2024

Find out the factors behind this severe punishment against the tech giant and its control over App Store policies. Apple has been fined 1.8 billion Euros by regulators in the European Union for disrupting competition among rival music streaming services. The post EU Fines Apple More Than $1.95

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Apple Policies Business Intelligence 144

Forrester IT

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

On February 18, 2021 Facebook announced it would restrict sharing or viewing local and international news content in Australia in response to the Morrison Government’s move to regulate the relationship between the tech giant and news media outlets.

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Tech Republic Security

JANUARY 30, 2020

Given the tech industry's poor track record of protecting users data and controlling its environmental impact, regulators around the globe are stepping into the void.

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Information Week

JUNE 28, 2023

Cloud computing and the new cold war; Dishy Rishi talks robots; gossip from Brussels; crypto goes to war; Microsoft in trouble; and other stories from Citizen Tech.

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Information Week

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Here's how I think the Biden administration will tackle a wide range of tech industry issues in its first 90 days and beyond.

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GeekWire

APRIL 30, 2024

We’ve named more than 50 finalists across more than a dozen categories, from Next Tech Titan to Startup CEO of the Year. Join us in celebrating the top innovators, entrepreneurs, scientists and business leaders across the Pacific Northwest.

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Information Week

MARCH 31, 2023

Will the tech sector survive its financial crisis? Why is Greece spying on Meta? What’s next for cloud regulation? Will anyone ban TikTok? What are chips, anyway? Are cat videos weakening Ukraine’s military?

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Spyware Policies Banking Financial 93

Information Week

JANUARY 5, 2023

White House investments in tech and green energy; FTC takes on Facebook; digital forensics in Ukraine; TikTok spies; politicians in jail; tech investments in Africa; and more.

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Energy Policies 83

Information Week

MARCH 3, 2023

Grumbling in line for semiconductor investments; social media at the Supreme Court; Starlink in time of war; Pentagon investing in tech; crypto at the European Parliament; AI failing at poetry; and more.

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Policies Media Social 83

Information Week

JUNE 5, 2023

A birthday present for GDPR; AI facial recognition makes the world uneasy; Digital Antigone; FTC and your children’s data; Russia’s cyber gulag; and more.

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GeekWire

MAY 1, 2024

The company’s comments reflect an ongoing battle between tech giants and supporters of legislation aimed at boosting pay for drivers that are classified as independent contractors. The tech giants also cranked up lobbying efforts in City Hall in a bid to change the existing regulations. Demand has dropped considerably since then.

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GeekWire

MAY 24, 2023

A cyclist leads the way up 6th Avenue ahead of an Amazon shuttle bus and a steady stream of commuters headed to the tech giant’s parking garages. SR 520, which connects Bellevue and the Eastside to Seattle via bridge, had an average speed of 42 MPH before Amazon’s policy kicked in. And so is the traffic.

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TechSpot

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Falling demand, China's Covid Zero policies, the rising cost of living, and recession fears have made 2022 a bad year for tech giants. Demand for everything from smartphones to PCs has fallen, and mass layoffs have become a regular sight.

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Policies 133

GeekWire

MARCH 13, 2024

(GeekWire File Photo / Kevin Lisota) The voting is now open for the 2024 GeekWire Awards , and this is your chance to have a hand in honoring the best in Pacific Northwest tech. Public Policy Champion for Innovation, presented by WTIA, recognizes a Washington state lawmaker advocating for tech innovation.

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Banking Mobile Survey Policies 117

GeekWire

APRIL 24, 2024

Companies will need to keep employees “by giving them the best jobs, and helping them realize their personal aspirations, as well as helping the company realize its aspirations,” said Brian Hall , a longtime tech marketing exec in Seattle. ” Brian Hall Hall has first-hand experience with the issue. .

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CIO Business Intelligence

APRIL 15, 2024

Take a journey through the realms of cloud technology, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and tech leadership and join in for a day filled with insightful discussions, meaningful connections, and unforgettable insights that will help shape the future of your business. On April 23, 2024, CIO + IDC host FutureIT Toronto.

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CIO Business Intelligence

APRIL 29, 2024

But on the other hand, AI and generative AI in particular, as well as the speed at which intelligence barreled its way into organizations, have disrupted many IT plans, says Taglienti, chief data officer and distinguished engineer at tech firm Insight. “It Now there’s news that the competition for tech workers may heat up even more this year.

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GeekWire

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

The change in policy applies to all workers, in office buildings, operations facilities and elsewhere. (GeekWire File Photo / Kurt Schlosser). Amazon employees vaccinated against COVID-19 can ditch their masks starting Friday, the company said in an internal memo on Thursday.

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TechSpot

JANUARY 10, 2024

RTO policies have become one of the most divisive subjects in the tech industry. Many companies promised that the lockdown-era work-from-home orders would remain in place permanently, but most have gone back on their word with giants such as Amazon and Roblox telling staff to get back or get lost. Read Entire Article

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CIO Business Intelligence

APRIL 25, 2024

CIOs were least likely to identify as AI-ready business areas such as new product lines (22% of respondents), corporate policy on ethical AI use (24%), or their supply chain (26%) as the least AI-ready, while 49% rated their IT departments’ own technical skills as AI-ready. It can throw your entire delivery system into meltdown,” he said. “It

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Survey CTO Hire Resources Security 127

Vox

JUNE 20, 2023

Small tech companies are way more likely to let employees work remotely than big ones. Getty Images/Westend61 How small tech companies are using remote work to compete with the big guys. It used to be that Big Tech companies like Google , Meta , and Apple led the way when it came to workplace advantages.

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Policies Google Company Industry 92

GeekWire

MAY 2, 2023

Nasdaq Photo) Another tech company wants its employees back in the office. DocuSign is joining a growing number of tech firms mandating in-person work. Amazon CEO Andy Jassy asked corporate and tech employees to return to the office at least three days per week, starting this month. Other tech companies have committed to remote.

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Real Estate Company Policies .Net 120

Information Week

NOVEMBER 9, 2019

During a preview of CES 2020, Gary Shapiro spoke about finding a balance between legislation and leeway for technology implementation.

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GeekWire

JUNE 3, 2023

(GeekWire Photo / Kurt Schlosser) Hundreds of Amazon employees walked out of the office in Seattle this week — gathering between the company’s towers while holding signs, participating in chants, and listening to speakers urge the tech giant to do better. Amazon employee groups expect nearly 2,000 workers to participate in walkout

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Gizmodo

APRIL 13, 2021

Connected and automated vehicles are the future, but they carry with them a host of privacy concerns that rightfully necessitate a careful, thoughtful approach to crafting security frameworks to guide their widespread implementation. It’s mostly uncharted territory at this point, but a handful of states are taking… Read more.

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GeekWire

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

But while Harrell spoke at the Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI) , located in the city’s tech sector hub, the mayor omitted any direct mention of the role of tech in Seattle’s economy. This year, Harrell didn’t make mention of tech companies.

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Energy Policies Small Business Resources 86

GeekWire

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

The Seattle-based company teamed up with tech-focused insurance company Homesite to offer the new service. is part of the real estate tech giant’s broader goal of creating an “all-in-one” platform for the rental process. Zillow Group introduced a new tool to help renters purchase insurance online.

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Information Week

MAY 12, 2020

While many individual applications are helping, the tech remains immature and unable to address complex public policy issues. In the first real test of AI in a crisis, the results are mixed.

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