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It was an honor to speak at the UNICC high-level event "Quantum for Good: Frontier Technology for the SDGs," co-sponsored by the International Telecommunication Union, along with the Republic of Namibia, the Kingdom of the Netherlands and Quantum Delta NL, and hosted by Accenture during the Summit of the Future Action Days. #Quantum technologies hold immense potential to address some of the world’s most complex challenges—from decarbonizing the planet to advancing clean energy solutions and monitoring critical resources like groundwater. Today, the World Economic Forum, in collaboration with Accenture, released the report Quantum for Society: Fulfilling the Promise of the SDGs, which explores how quantum can accelerate progress on these critical issues. Global #cooperation is essential to harnessing this transformative power. Learn more about the event: https://lnkd.in/eX5UJF8w Access the report here: https://lnkd.in/etcAu959

Why is cooperation crucial in the #quantum industry? 🖇️   Today, the quantum ecosystem is getting ready for revolutionary breakthroughs. More than ever, leveraging community and collaboration is essential to achieving practical applications in the technology💡   📌 What does a thriving quantum ecosystem look like? 📌 What are the benefits, risks and challenges of global collaboration for the quantum community? 📌 What partnership opportunities are technology leaders exploring?   To learn more on these critical issues, join us on October 8 in a thematic webinar hosted by The Economist and sponsored by Pasqal 🗓️   Amazing keynotes await us, with a special intervention by our chairman of the board, Wasiq Bokhari🎙️   Many thanks to Aparna Prabhakar, Senior Vice President at Schneider Electric, Oscar Diez, Head of Quantum Technologies at European Commission, and Dexter Thillien, Lead Analyst, Technology and Telecoms at Economist Intelligence: EIU, who will share the floor with us on this special occasion.   Registration link in commentary 💬   So excited to see you there! 👋   #quantum #technology #innovation #cooperation #webinar #theeconomist #pasqal

Some good quotes Börje Ekholm. INTELLIGENT INFRASTRUCTURE will Build Stronger and More Connected Nations!  We are failing to densify NextG wireless, deploy 5.9G to optimize mobility and save lives, get broadband for all, deploy Edge Computing with a national M2M GRID, deploy terrestrial enhanced GPS, support resilient micro-grid, . . . INTELLIGENT INFRASTRUCTURE Economic Zones will Build the 21st Century Economy. The Federal Infrastructure Bank and infrastructure investors are mobilizing $billions in private capital to underwrite Intelligent Infrastructure. https://lnkd.in/gWnJD877 Brookfield Asset Management, Macquarie Group, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, KKR, CPP Investments | Investissements RPC, JPMorgan Chase & Co., 26North, BlackRock, Vanguard, Barclays, Antin Infrastructure Partners, DigitalBridge, GIC, Mubadala, The Carlyle Group, I Squared Capital, . . . Ted Miller on Intelligent Infrastructure: https://lnkd.in/gZ2_7_rj William T. Nolan on Intelligent Infrastructure: https://lnkd.in/gxi38Cdg Building the Infrastructure for the Next 100 Years. https://lnkd.in/gMfGAVeT - Situational Awareness - requires Intelligent Infrastructure - Broadband for All - requires Intelligent Infrastructure - Vision Zero - requires Intelligent Infrastructure - NextG Wireless - requires Intelligent Infrastructure - Edge Computing - requires Intelligent Infrastructure - Terrestrial GPS - requires Intelligent Infrastructure - Spatial Computing - requires Intelligent Infrastructure - Autonomous Systems - requires Intelligent Infrastructure - Resilient Electrical Grids - requires Intelligent Infrastructure - 21st-Century Economy - requires Intelligent Infrastructure Autonomy Institute #infrastructure #future #transportation #arpa-i #arpax #jobs #bank #digital #innovation #data #people #visionzero #continuumofcapital #dataexchange #partnerships #supplychains #digitaltwin #privacy #investment #p3programs

How do you perceive the global connection of today’s Hong Kong? In the last 150 years, International in HK means inroads to China. Lately, it also means inroads to different overseas countries for fellow mainland China enterprises. WOW IMPACT GROUP ｜ 風行集團 is proud to have to the opportunity to strategize the inauguration of China Tech Excellence Alliance (CETA), an expert committee of the Association of Cloud and Mobile Computing Professionals (ACMCP). Together, government, industry, academia, research leaders are promoting China Tech. Project Highlights: 1/ AI Computing Solutions 2/ AI-powered ESG Reporting 3/ Nitrogen Solid Battery 4/ China Real Estate Listings, Database & AI-powered Search 5/ China Overseas Real Estate Brokerage 6/ Virtual Real Estate brokerage Goes APAC Opportunities of the above projects are equity, commercial, partnership, and anything worthwhile. #WOW (=We & Our Wins) #WOWIMPACTS #WOWTECH #WOWISHOW #WOWISNOW

Where do organizations need to invest the most time, energy, talent and tech to have the biggest #DEIA impact? Join us online Wednesday, Feb. 21 from 2-2:50 p.m. ET/11-11:50 a.m. PT to hear how to cull through the various programs and policies to find the core priorities that will help achieve better DEIA outcomes: https://bit.ly/499OcCk

📣 This blog written by Simone Hinrichsen in collaboration with the GSMA’s Central Insights Unit, outlines how impact-driven innovators can make significant steps towards addressing socio-economic challenges for people who lack access to basic services by harnessing emerging technologies. Read the blog 👉 https://lnkd.in/eW5vSfsi #UKAid #SIDA #EmergingTechnologies

Dear Africa, we can’t just be consumers of this new era—we need to own and build the infrastructure too! Yet again, I’m excited to be part of the DTG (Digital Transition Generation) as we navigate its two key phases. The first phase, known as the #MentalDigitalShift, marked our transition from BC (Before Computers) to AD (After Digital), with the rise of the internet establishing a new foundation for everything that followed. This shift involved moving from analogue thinking to a digital mindset. Now, as we enter the second phase—triggered by the Covid pandemic—we are stepping into the #AIGlobalShift. In this new era, AI is being built on the internet’s foundation, creating an incredible new structure for the present and future. The opportunities within the #AIGlobalShift are vast and promising. It’s crucial to embrace this change, adapt to it, and position ourselves to benefit from this exciting new era, also known as the #DigitalValueEconomy. By doing so, we can drive positive change, develop innovative solutions, and make a real difference to society and future generations. The future is bright and full of potential! 3 words people #AIGlobalShift #cta101

In collaboration with the RadicalxChange Foundation, and Rio's Institute of Technology and Society (Instituto de Tecnologia e Sociedade (ITS Rio) we gathered leading contemporary thinkers to share perspectives on emerging technologies and innovation in Brasilia, Brazil. Audrey Tang, former Digital Affairs Minister of Taiwan, and E. Glen Weyl Weyl, founder of the Collaboratory for Plural Technologies at Microsoft Research were there and the exchange resulted in a report capturing the critical policy discussions. In today’s fast-evolving digital landscape, full of challenges, addressing issues such as technological sovereignty, disinformation, and polarization is essential. The exchange of experiences and insights is crucial to fostering innovative solutions. The report Plurality: Technology and the Future of Democracy offers insights structured around three main themes: Disinformation, Technological Autonomy, and Participation. Each section explores specific challenges raised by the participants, providing practical recommendations for promoting a more resilient digital infrastructure. https://lnkd.in/e3g22EMW

As Börje Ekholm says, action is needed to strengthen European digital infrastructure, enable telecom industry growth, and increase the region’s competitiveness.   Our next-generation smart factory in Tallinn, spanning 50,000-square meters and expected to be operational in early 2026, is a fantastic example of how Ericsson invests in a sustainable, high-tech future for Europe. It will serve a collaborative space for pioneering development and techniques that support Ericsson’s and our customer's Net Zero journey, and it shows how critical digitalization is to our future. https://lnkd.in/dtrFhpFm

The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) is representing Namibia at the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (WTSA-24). The assembly, running from 14-24 October, provides Namibia with the opportunity to engage with global leaders on shaping the future of technology. Namibia's participation highlights its commitment to contributing to the global agenda of developing meaningful technical standards. This global event gathers policymakers, industry leaders, and ICT experts to discuss and establish international standards that will drive innovation, support industry growth, and build trust in emerging technologies. Through its involvement, Namibia aims to align with global best practices and explore standards that will strengthen its digital infrastructure, drive economic growth, and support technological advancement. Namibia’s participation positions the country to influence standards affecting emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and the metaverse. Additionally, this presents an opportunity to form partnerships that support Namibia’s ICT priorities, promoting sustainable development and digital inclusion. Report: Dolly Menas