The world is changing, and technology is evolving at a rapid pace. It’s often difficult to keep up with all the consequences of innovation. One piece of tech can have a ripple effect across the world. The Internet of Things (IoT) is one such thing, as it has tremendous potential, unimaginable capabilities, and offers endless […]
Do We Care About Digital Privacy?
Image source Can you put a price on digital privacy? Some internet providers do. Last week, news broke that AT&T and Comcast are considering new options for customers who want greater digital privacy. By default, internet subscribers have their online habits analyzed so that they can be targeted with personalized advertising. Targeted ads are generated […]
Navigators and Certified Application Counselors on the front lines of “Obamacare” in the United States
The Health Insurance Marketplace makes it possible for consumers in all states to apply for affordable health coverage options. Some states chose to set up a State-based Marketplace others operate in the Federally-facilitated Marketplace, or engage with it to operate a State Partnership Marketplace. Regardless of what state they live in, consumers can get in-person […]
Public Transit Strike Cripples Paraguay
Written by Gabriela Galilea · Translated by Victoria Robertson [Links are to Spanish-language pages except where noted.] A week before the start of his constitutional mandate, Paraguay’s president-elect Horacio Cartes [en]— [1]voted in at the end of April of this year—is facing a predicament that will no doubt leave its mark on the political agenda […]
Pres. Obama’s Health Reform Bill Makes Way for Healthcare Outsourcing
As a controversial healthcare reform bill gets underway in the U.S., an opportunity is bound to open up for outsourcing companies with hospitals looking to save cost in the wake of a recession. Outsourcing services include a wide range of services from software development firms, ecommerce development companies and web development firms In addition to […]