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Preparing today for the unexpected tomorrow. Register now and join us on July 15th for the #ThinkGov2021 Digital Event Experience. ibm.com/thinkgov #innovation #publicservices #stategovernment #publicsector

A digital health pass simplifies matters for business, citizens, and the government. Requesting a quick listen and reaction! #Digitalcredentials #healthpass #reopening #VaccinePassports

Great article articulating characteristics of vaccine passports and some of the challenges ahead for gov and other organizations. economist.com/science-and-te…

# of cutting-edge manufacturers fell from >25 in 2000 to three: Intel (stumbling), Samsung (S.Korea); and TSMC (Taiwan). More disruption ahead especially with Moore’s law beginning to fail (less heat/more speed). Most valuable US co. is Nvidia. #innovation economist.com/leaders/2021/0…

There are ~25 disease for which vaccines used; impacts significant but vary.Since 1990, yrly deaths from measles&tetanus fallen by ~90%. TB still claims 1.4m yrly. Decrease in COVID deaths expected to be precipitous; may take years to quantify #covid ow.ly/P5QB50DgMUq

Israel vaccinated citizens faster than anywhere else. By 1/19, Israel gave 26% of 9m people at least 1 dose. Results emerging; by 14th day-infections dropped. #vaccinations #covid #science ow.ly/VFVb50DgMIz

IBM scientists & researchers received 9,130 US patents in 2020, 28th consecutive year of IBM patent leaders. IBM led AI, cloud, quantum computing & security-related patents granted. #innovation #cloud #AI research.ibm.com/patents/

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Put the data together so your organization gets the economy rolling again in a safe and secure way. Contact us for a demo and start right away! #Covid-19 #economy ibm.com/products/digit…

Tech companies led the survey. IBM #3 of 886 companies based on 1) customer satisfaction 2) employee engagement and development 3) innovation 4) social responsibility, 5) financial strength. ow.ly/CDsL50CLzil

With a population of 23M, Taiwan has gone 200 days with no confirmed local coronavirus transmission. The tools are known and available: testing, tracing, and masks. There are some patterns for other countries to follow!#coronavirus #testing #tracing ow.ly/8rov50C8IxZ

Research shows that employers might not be doing enough to support their employees through #COVID19. Our report explores the disconnect between what leaders think their organizations are offering and how employees feel about that support: ibm.co/closing-chasm

@rtriezenberg It is a travesty. And short term IT profits are winning over trust and integrity. Appears we are at a pivotal moment in history.

Enormous digitization opportunities available; from small steps (CA/NY online wedding legalization) to expansion of online identity, verification and security. Estonia (pop 1.3M) at digitization forefront.What large gov is next? #digitization #innovation economist.com/international/…

Insightful series on dementia (> 50m people worldwide now). Statistics-eye-opening: WHO estimates 2018 global cost $1trn; $2trn by 2030. Technology can help but only goes so far; other more significant innovations needed. #innovation #safetynet ow.ly/wENN50Bkq8C

3 of 4 largest wildfires in CA history occurred in one month. Vulnerable populations facing challenging times.Using Multidisciplinary teams, design thinking, & a rapid response system helped address the chaos. #wildfires #safetynet #chaos #county ow.ly/xHom50BkeGY

Isolationism has never been a road to a sustainable successful future Rather than trying to ban constantly evolving threats,, managing cybersecurity risks will lead to a sustainable future. ow.ly/97Sw50BcKjQ

CA’s color coded reopening plan has no green - not going back to pre-pandemic. Many different technologies required to effectively reopen. We’re ready to help your county on its way. #covid19 #technology #innovation #california ow.ly/ZzSh50BcK8S

There is no logic for commanding the same tuition fees for online classes. Time to transform! Kudos to those making this change: #innovation #digitaltransformation nytimes.com/2020/08/15/us/…

Fascinating article about current CA blackouts. Oops-when the sun goes down, ISO must find 10k-15k megawatts of replacement spot market electrical power ~25%-50% of what is needed when solar/wind fall power off. #blackout #electricity ow.ly/3Qyj50B879x