Open Telekom Cloud enters EU public registry of trustworthy, compliant services Code of Conduct an industry initiative to foster trust and accountability in cloud market Annual renewal process gives customers assurance of continued GDPR adherence T-Systems announced that the Open Telekom Cloud has received approval for its adherence to the EU Cloud Code of Conduct. The Deutsche Telekom subsidiary’s proprietary public cloud infrastructure is thereby added to the public register of approved services. The public registry represents a verified source for customers looking for GDPR-compliant and trustworthy cloud services. Accountability and trust for cloud customers Adherence to the…
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New Method of Donor-Lung Distribution Expected to Decrease Deaths Among Those on Transplant Waiting List A new method of donor-lung distribution is projected to decrease the number of candidate deaths who are on the waitlist for lung transplant, according to a study by Cleveland Clinic and the U.S. Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients (SRTR) published in The American Journal of Transplantation. Under the current system, donor lungs are distributed to candidates waiting for lung transplant using the Lung Allocation Score. However, in early 2023, the LAS will be replaced by a new distribution system called the Composite Allocation Score. Maryam Valapour,…
The first Emirates A380 to be completely refurbished under the airline’s US$ 2 billion retrofit program has been deployed today on the Dubai-London Heathrow service, operating as EK003. See this timelapse video of the retrofit work done on A6-EVM, the first of 120 Emirates aircraft to have completed its refurbishment. Sir Tim Clark, President Emirates Airline said: “Customers will notice the difference the moment they step onboard – the spacious A380 will look and feel even more impressive and comfortable. With our latest interiors and products, this newly refurbished aircraft elevates our inflight experience in all classes of travel, and enables us to…
Hyundai-Kia Reveals Details of ZER01NE Creative Platform Promoting Pioneering Startups at CES 2023 Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation have released details of the ZER01NE Creative Talent Platform, with which they will showcase innovative startups at CES 2023. The ZER01NE Platform highlights Hyundai Motor Group’s strategy of building relationships with and nurturing an ecosystem for creators and startups. The ZER01NE Pavilion will be located at Venetian Exo 1st floor Eureka Park. Ten startups are exhibiting in the ZER01NE pavilion, developing solutions for a diverse range of challenges. These range from digital therapy for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) to…
Nintendo Switch presents this new year with crazy energetic games A new year can mean new goals and we wish you luck as you aim to achieve yours. If your personal goals involve getting a little more active, these games may help you get moving. The energetic games include Fitness Boxing 2, Nintendo Switch Sports, Jump Rope Challenge and many more… Happy gaming, and may you have a wonderful year! Just Dance® 2023 Edition Just Dance® 2023 Edition is bringing a new era of dance to the Nintendo Switch™ system. For the first time ever, you can dance to BTS with Dynamite…
ABB E-mobility announces new residential AC charging solution Terra Home at CES 2023 in Las Vegas Charging solution able to automatically prioritize electricity from renewable sources New charging innovation supports findings of global ABB E-mobility study1 – 90% of respondents felt responsibility to act more sustainably ABB E-mobility has today unveiled its new Terra Home charging solution at CES 2023, the world’s most influential tech event in Las Vegas. Set to go on sale later this year, the Terra Home ushers in the next generation of consumer choice for residential EV charging. The innovative design will enable users to make the best possible…
The trial will compare proton beam therapy – which can target radiotherapy beams more precisely – with standard radiotherapy for patients who are at greater risk of long-term heart problems after radiotherapy treatment. It will help to determine whether proton beam therapy can help to deliver adequate doses of radiotherapy to breast tissue, while minimising off-target radiation delivered to the heart. The trial will enrol 192 people across a planned 22 sites in the UK. People allocated to receive proton beam therapy will be treated at either The Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester, or University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation…
Growing Consumer and Business Interest in the Metaverse Expected to Fuel Trillion Dollar Opportunity for Commerce, Accenture Finds Growing consumer and business interest in the metaverse as a creator economy and tool to enhance day-to-day tasks is expected to fuel a $1 trillion commerce opportunity by the end of 2025, according to findings Accenture released at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. According to the research, more than half (55%) of the roughly 9,000 consumers surveyed see the metaverse as a business opportunity for creating and monetizing content. Most (89%) C-suite executives also believe the metaverse will…
The festive season may be over but the Nation’s Favourite Coffee Shop, Costa Coffee, is giving new menu additions to its customers a reason to feel-good this New Year. New food and drink additions will be available to purchase from Costa Coffee stores nationwide from Thursday 5 January 2023. What’s more, there are also great new offers available for Costa Club app users! A tea break from the norm Joining Costa Coffee’s classic coffee range and scrumptious Hot Chocolate offerings, why not sip back and relax this winter and find your favourite superfuzion tea? Available exclusively across Costa Coffee stores for January…
Learn from nature and save CO2: Lufthansa Group is the first airline group worldwide to equip aircraft with aerodynamic sharkskin film Following nature’s example, Lufthansa Technik and BASF have jointly developed the functional aerodynamic sharkskin film AeroSHARK for commercial aircraft. The film is modeled on the microscopic structure of shark skin and is applied to the aircraft’s outer skin. It directly reduces aircraft drag, cuts kerosene consumption and thus CO₂ emissions. The Lufthansa Group will be the first airline group in the world to equip more than 20 long-haul aircraft in its fleet with aerodynamic sharkskin film. Following extensive testing…