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Industry event recap: Key takeaways from Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology (SWITCH) 2021
Analyst Insight | December 17, 2021
The Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology (SWITCH) is an annual, week‑long, innovation‑centric event that focuses on areas that include sustainable technologies, healthcare, Industry 4.0, smart cities, trade, and connectivity. This is the sixth annual event (and the second virtual event since ... Not part of subscription
Solving for the challenges of healthcare data privacy and governance: Are healthcare data cooperatives the answer?
Analyst Insight | December 23, 2021
Introduction In most jurisdictions, patients are ultimately the owners of their own healthcare data. In practice, however, custodianship is assumed by their healthcare providers, as a vast majority of patients do not know how and where to store healthcare data, let alone how to interpret and use... Not part of subscription
Biden administration's executive order on crypto will likely have little impact
News Commentary | April 01, 2022
President Biden's executive order on cryptocurrency doesn't do anything more than recommend regulatory agencies collaborate on understanding the benefits and risks of the crypto space and explore the possibility of creating a Central Bank Digital Currency. While there are several drivers behind this... Not part of subscription
by Tiffany Hua
The Global Fibre Impact Explorer (GFIE) is a new cloud-based environmental data platform developed by Google and the World Wildlife Fund that evaluates the environmental risk and impact of textile fiber sourcing. This tool directly rivals and closely resembles the Higg Index, which has found itself on the receiving end of criticism for missing factors like microplastic accumulation, despite working to improve its tool. As for the GFIE, the tool is not yet accessible but is undergoing testing; brands like Adidas, Allbirds, H&M Group, and VF Corporation are helping refine the platform. Clients in the apparel industry should closely monitor the release of the tool in 2022 where it will be transitioned to the hands of the Textile Exchange.
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