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Association to Train Underserved Communities in Emerging Tech

Associations Now

A leading IT association has developed partnerships in multiple cities to provide technology certification training for underserved communities. And earlier this month, ISACA announced another Atlanta initiative in partnership with that city’s chapter of Blacks in Technology, which supports Black tech professionals. percent of the U.S.

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Robot Used in Dallas Police Shooting Raises Ethical Quandary, Groups Say

Associations Now

The decision by Dallas police officers to use a robot to end the standoff with police shooter Micah Xavier Johnson has groups on both sides wondering if that means robotics are now fair game as a method of deadly force for police departments nationwide—and what ethical questions that raises. Micah Xavier Johnson, the U.S. “If

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November 1963 Through the Lens of the Internet Age

Virtual

But I’m gripped by a few thoughts on the difference today’s technology would have made if it had existed on that day in Dallas. Of course, smartphones are only one part of our photographic technology. Today, there would no doubt be cameras on the Dallas buildings, and in buildings such as the school book depository.

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Association Brain Food: 5.12.23

Reid All About it

If you’re selecting any type of technology that relies on integration, you must read this non-technical guide on API for association leaders. These intimate, virtual conversations are a chance to form meaningful connections with other women and allies in the association technology community. Demystifying API. More info/register.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 11.4.16

Reid All About it

I’m listening to them all in order, of course, and have made it up to the Warren Harding episode. – 4 Hot Technology Trends Driving Change in Events Today. Brandt Krueger, educator, speaker and consultant specializing in the field of event technology. Host: PCMA and Dallas CVB. Tue 11/15 at 2 p.m. 1 CMP credit.

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Training Future Gamers Is Serious Business, Industry Group Says

Associations Now

72 The number of schools in California that offer video game-related courses and degree programs, by far the most in the country. four schools (University of California in Santa Cruz, DePaul University, Northeastern University, and the University of Texas at Dallas) currently give Student Gamer the opportunity to become Dr. Gamer.

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Can Disruptive Innovation Benefit Associations?

SCD Group

First, let’s talk a bit about disruptive innovation: A disruptive innovation is an innovation that helps create a new market and value network, and eventually disrupts an existing market and value network (over a few years or decades), displacing an earlier technology. 1 golf course is closing every 48 hours. Number of rounds down.