MP Liam Fox has claimed that "exploiting and unleashing the potential of big data is a massive economic opportunity". Fox was speaking at the SAS Careers Fair at Brunel University today which was attended by Computing. Further reading ...
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Fuji Oil may consider entering into alliances with other companies in the Japanese refining and petrochemical sector, where it can benefit, a senior company official with the Japanese refiner said. "We are not able to speak about anything ...
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There is no cyber security skills gap, according to the head of business continuity and information security at The Economist, Vicki Gavin. A National Audit Office (NAO) report earlier this year said that it could take 20 years to address ...
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The Jeep Wrangler Dragon has been unleashed in Australia, introducing a uniquely styled limited edition version of Jeep’s iconic off-road stalwart. The new special edition Jeep Wrangler Dragon is based on thefour-door Wrangler ...
Volvo Car Australia is recalling 474 diesel-powered vehicles over a fault relating to the cars’ auxiliary belt tensioner. Affecting 2011-built Volvo S60, XC70 and XC60 models powered by the 2.4-litre five-cylinder turbo-diesel ...
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The 2014 Hyundai Elantra will arrive in January with a significantly different suspension set-up tuned by Australian engineers. Exterior modifications to the small sedan are limited to new alloy wheels, redesigned headlight bezels with ...
The Mini Rocketman concept may reach production after all, but only if Mini can find a partner to share development costs with. Speaking with Auto Guide, Mini product boss Pat McKenna said that while the Rocketman had officially been ...
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The future of Quebec's refining industry depends on having access to quality crudes at competitive prices, and this means access to Western oil. This is the conclusion of a submission presented today by Valero Energy Inc. ( Valero") during ...
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Dow Corning, a global leader in silicones, silicon-based technology and innovation, introduced new Dow Corning® MS-2002 Moldable White Reflector Silicone at Strategies in Light Europe 2013. This highly reflective white material extends ...
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Hubbell Lighting announced its latest innovation to quickly and simply upgrade HID lighting—Sterner Lighting's Executive RT21 LED and Retrofit Power Door Upgrade Kit. The LED luminaire is bred from the popular Executive RT family that ...
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Toshiba Corporation flipped the switch on the new "Centennial Holiday Light Show" in New York City's Grand Central Terminal on November 21. The colorful animated display can be seen on the monumental windows above the Terminal's west ...
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The US spot methanol assessment reached the highest level in more than five years Tuesday, assessed at $1.67/gal FOB US Gulf, with prices soaring 4 cents from Monday's assessment. Prices have remained at or near the highest levels in over ...
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India's Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has passed a law making it mandatory to use jute packaging material for about 90% packaging of the food grains and for about 20% sugar production during 2013-2014. The new law follows ...
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Germany-based eZono has obtained CE Mark approval in Europe for its eZono 4000 tablet ultrasound system with eZGuide. Incorporating the company's proprietary eZGuide needle guidance technology, the eZono 4000 is specifically designed for ...
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Smith & Nephew, a medical technology company, has agreed to acquire the assets and business of Politec Saude relating to Smith & Nephew’s Advanced Wound Management products in Brazil. In 2013 Smith & Nephew announced its intention ...