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Empowering Digital Societies - SPONSOR CONTENT FROM MICROSOFT

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Digital transformation—or the way of thinking about this change—refers to the use of technology to improve the reach and performances of enterprises. Building more efficient, secure, and resilient governments. It’s not limited to private enterprise. Estonia has only 1.3

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Innovative Companies Get Their Best Ideas from Academic Research — Here’s How They Do It

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In virtually every advanced field, whether it’s information technology, biotechnology, agriculture, or renewable energy, America holds a leading position. Take a look at any significant innovation, such as an iPhone , and you’ll find that most, if not all, of the technology came from some government program.

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8 Ways Governments Can Improve Their Cybersecurity

Harvard Business

Phishing was behind the DNC hack , as well as a breach of government email accounts in Norway , and was the method that state-sponsored hackers recently used in an attempt to steal the passwords of prominent U.S. Don’t prescribe any single technology or solution — focus on standards and outcomes. journalists.