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Episode 40: Forging the Future of Finance…One Blockchain Link at a Time

At the heart of it, blockchain is about trust, transparency, and security. Right now, companies spend endless time and money establishing and maintaining trusted, secure relationships and transactions. Blockchain has the potential to streamline these processes, eliminate redundancy, and enhance security. On this episode, Australian Securities and Exchange CIO Dan Chesterman offers a rare down-to-earth, practical look at what blockchain is, what it does, and how to implement it.

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Transformative Technology

How Wearables and Mobile Technology Could Help Veterans Overcome PTSD

November 2, 2018

It’s due to the seriousness and prevalence of psychological afflictions veterans face that researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), among others, are collaborating with the VA to find tech solutions to aid with veteran reintegration.

Artificial Intelligence

Real Estate’s New Mantra: Using AI to Predict Property Value (and Returns)

October 31, 2018

Several tech startups, such as Jointer.io, AlphaFlow, First.io and Ten-X are using machine learning algorithms to sift through listing services, match investors to properties, and find mortgages to purchase.

Artificial Intelligence

4 Ways Artificial Intelligence is Revolutionizing Education

January 23, 2018

Educators are using AI tools to assess students’ skills and weaknesses, and students are benefiting from peer-to-peer learning and customized study guides. Here’s a closer look at how some companies are developing artificial intelligence programs to improve education.

Internet of Things

How Smart Home Technology is Empowering Seniors and Combating Social Isolation

January 16, 2018

Upon first glance, some smart home devices can seem gimmicky — fridges that tell you to buy more milk and internet-connected kettles. But what if these Internet of Things (IoT) gadgets could give an elderly relative a greater feeling of independence?

Virtual Reality

How Farmers Insurance Transformed Its Employee-Training Program Using Virtual Reality

January 16, 2018

By harnessing virtual reality, businesses are saving thousands in training-related costs. Read how Farmers Insurance is using VR to train claims representatives, giving them “hands-on” practice while saving thousands in travel costs.

Data Analytics

How College Football Players Are Helping Build Better Air Force Elite

January 15, 2018

Can the U.S. Air Force help create a better college football player? Can football players lead to better performance for members of the special forces? Dr. Josh Hagen, the lead for the Signature Tracking for Optimized Nutrition and Training Team at the Air Force Research Laboratory, is using data analytics to find out.