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Polychain puts its money on HotStreak to streamline sports betting using blockchain

TechCrunch

In the world of sports betting, instant payments and reliable custody are key to the user experience. HotStreak , a web3 platform for daily fantasy sports (DFS) contests, is wagering that the decentralized nature of the blockchain makes it an ideal solution for DFS platforms. It doubled in size in 2021 with over $52.7

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The use cases for a private wireless networks are many and increasing

CIO

Whether an enterprise’s use cases demand 4G LTE connectivity or the unprecedented speed and low latency of 5G, private wireless networks are helping keep devices, networks, and people connected and able to share and access data in real or near-real time.

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IOWN and the Next Internet

CIO

But there is a major roadblock preventing progress: the limitations of our communication networks and computing infrastructure. And the good news is, it’s on its way, thanks to the Innovative Optical and Wireless Networks (IOWN) initiative. That is where the Innovative Optical Wireless Network (IOWN) Global Forum comes in.

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Amazon brings new AI-driven features to Thursday Night Football

TechCrunch

AI is changing how sports content is consumed If we asked someone about sports broadcasting a few years ago, we would have bet artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) would be the last thing on their mind. And after winning its first Sports Emmy award in May, it’s safe to say the tech behemoth isn’t easing up on the gas.

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With generative AI, IT must deliver knowledge…not just technology

CIO

By educating users, companies can accelerate adoption, which increases the potential to unlock innovation across teams and business units. Invest the time to go hands-on with users Imagine that the generative AI app or technology you’ve rolled out to users is a sports car. Both these tasks can deeply benefit from IT.

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Rackspace’s Brian Lillie on the importance of leadership principles

CIO

Looking back, Lillie realized that as a father of four and 20 years spent coaching youth sports, this purpose statement has been central from early on. Encourage creativity and innovative thinking: “Creativity can solve almost any problem. You don’t earn the right to innovate if you can’t keep the trains running on time.”

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NSA leader to hackers: Cybersecurity’s a team sport

The Parallax

Cybersecurity really is a team sport. Working within the same digital framework, and on the same intricately connected networks, as commercial organizations means prioritizing the use of commonly recommended security tools, such as two-factor authentication. “In ally—notably on the intelligence front. In the past, the U.S.

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