Progress on Selected Smart Cities in South Africa
Report on smart city projects in South Africa to the Portfolio Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure. It discusses the role of the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure in dealing with infrastructure requirements and service delivery in planned smart cities like Mooikloof Mega City, N
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Innovations in AM-Smart Methods for Policy Evaluation
Advances in integrating smart technology with interdisciplinary methods have led to the development of AM-Smart platforms, offering unique solutions for applied and public sector analysts. However, critical reflection reveals unevenness in design features, calling for a rigorous research agenda. The
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Europe Smart Crop Scouting and Smart Spraying Market Research Analysis
According to BIS Research, the Europe Smart Crop Scouting and Smart Spraying Market (excluding U.K.) was valued at $454.9 million in 2023, and it is expected to grow with a CAGR of 17.89% and reach $1,036.1 million during the forecast period of 2023\u20132028.
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Smart Slim Recessed Lighting and Their Uses
Smart slim recessed lighting is a modern lighting solution that offers both functionality and style. Unlike traditional bulky light fixtures, slim recessed lighting fixtures are sleek and unobtrusive, making them an ideal choice for contemporary interior design schemes. One of the key features of sm
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Middle East & Africa Smart Cities Market
Middle East & Africa Smart Cities Market by Solutions (Smart Citizen Services, Smart Utilities, Smart Transportation), Component (Software, Hardware, Services), Technology (IoT, AI, Cloud Computing, Machine Learning), and Geography - Forecast to 2030\n
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Benefits and Features of Smart Home Automation Services
In recent years, the concept of smart homes has transitioned from science fiction to reality, thanks to the rapid advancements in technology. Smart home automation services have revolutionized the way we interact with our living spaces, offering convenience, comfort, and efficiency like never before
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Top Smart Contract Development Companies | Osiz
Unlock the potential of blockchain with Osiz\u2019s premier Smart Contract Development Services! Looking to streamline operations, enhance security, or innovate your business model, Osiz is your trusted partner in smart contract solutions. Transform your business today with Osiz\u2019s cutting-edg
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Smart Home NYC
With DTV Installation, turn your smart home NYC into a smart haven in NYC! With the latest in smart home technology, our team is here to simplify and enhance your quality of life. We will transform your house into a futuristic haven, from the smooth integration of smart devices to customized setups
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Understanding Futures and Swaps in FX Markets
Exploring the world of FX derivatives such as futures, options, and swaps, with insights into how futures contracts differ from forward contracts, the concept of long squeezes in the oil market, and the risks associated with specific investment products like Crude Oil Treasure. Discover the intricac
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Smart Antenna Systems Overview: Enhancing Wireless Performance
Smart antenna systems, like adaptive array antennas and switched beam antennas, combine antenna arrays with digital signal processing to transmit and receive signals adaptively. These systems improve signal quality, reduce interference, and increase capacity by dynamically adjusting radiation patter
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Innovative Smart Traffic App Solution by Smart Road Technology Ltd
Smart Road Technology Ltd is developing a cutting-edge Smart Traffic App to address the lack of road information and high emissions in Kigali, Rwanda. The app utilizes mobile devices and fixed sensors to provide real-time traffic guidance, aiming to help drivers save time, reduce fuel consumption, a
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Using Smart View in PlanUW: Data Input and Reporting
Learn how to efficiently input data and build reports in PlanUW using Smart View. Discover the differences between data input forms and Ad Hoc grids, understand when to use each, and explore the steps involved in entering data via Ad Hoc. Find out how to open forms and reports in Smart View, as well
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Practical Guide to Interest Rate Swap Valuation by Alan White
Understand the concept of interest rate swaps, their practical applications, valuation methods, and real-world examples. Learn about swaplets, fixed and floating legs, and how swaps can be used to manage interest rate exposure.
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Exploring Smart City Solutions and Applications
Delve into the world of smart city solutions and applications, understanding their purpose in improving existing services and solving problems. Explore how smart cities can aid in fighting crime and the plethora of applications such as smart buildings, healthcare, transportation, water, and energy.
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Genoa Smart City Strategy: Leveraging ICT for Sustainable Urban Development
Genoa's Smart City Strategy emphasizes the pivotal role of ICT in fostering sustainable urban development. The city envisions a future where interconnected devices and advanced governance systems work synergistically to address environmental challenges and enhance overall quality of life. Through co
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Record-Setting Industry Sales Forecast and Consumer Trends in Consumer Electronics
The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) and The NPD Group predict a moderate increase in industry sales for 2019, driven by emerging technologies like smart home devices and wireless earbuds. Despite declining brick-and-mortar sales, consumer interest in CE devices remains high, with a focus on sm
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Nest Cam (Outdoor) Smart Connected Product SCP Stack
Nest Cam (Outdoor) is a smart connected product with a stack of features including product infrastructure, sensors for data collection, connectivity options, analytics, and a smart application for managing and monitoring. The product components range from the physical hardware to wireless connectivi
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New Techniques & Technologies for Official Statistics at NTTS 2021
The European Platform for Trusted Smart Surveys is being developed to enhance smart survey methodology by focusing on incentive schemes, privacy-preserving techniques, technical infrastructure, and process auditability. Main goals in Work Package 3 (WP3) include defining a reference architecture for
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Understanding Forwards, Futures, and Swaps in Investment Finance
Dive into the world of investments with a detailed analysis of forwards, futures, and swaps. Discover how these derivatives work, their key characteristics, and practical examples of how they are utilized for hedging and risk management in the financial markets.
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Evolution of Mobile Devices: From Bell Labs to Smart Phones
Explore the history of mobile devices from Bell Labs' first service system in 1946 to the introduction of the first commercially available mobile phone by Motorola in 1984. Learn about the evolution of smart phones, tablets, and wearable technology, along with the advancements in mobile networks and
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A Smart Approach: Improving Reading Outcomes for Oregon Children
Partnering with schools and communities, SMART Oregon focuses on enhancing reading outcomes for children through one-on-one support, book provisions, and community engagement. Since its launch in 1992, SMART has made a significant impact, with thousands of volunteers, children served, and books dist
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Advancing Smart Cities: IES-City Framework Overview
The International Technical Working Group on IES-City Framework, led by Dr. Martin Burns, is developing a reference framework for IoT-enabled Smart City technologies to streamline architectural designs and enhance interoperability. The group aims to create a common set of features for Smart Cities,
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Introduction to Bubble Sort Algorithm
Bubble sort is a simple comparison-based sorting algorithm that repeatedly compares adjacent elements and swaps them if they are in the wrong order. It is easy to implement but inefficient for large datasets. The algorithm iterates through the list multiple times until no more swaps are needed, ensu
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United for Smart Sustainable Cities (U4SSC) Initiative Overview
The United for Smart Sustainable Cities (U4SSC) initiative, launched by ITU and UNECE, advocates for using ICT to transition to smart sustainable cities. Co-chaired by prominent figures, U4SSC focuses on smart living, mobility, environment, governance, people, and economy through working groups and
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Programming Smart Contracts in Ethereum Blockchain Workshop at SIGCSE 2019
Explore the Programming Smart Contracts in Ethereum Blockchain Workshop held at SIGCSE 2019, covering topics like cryptocurrencies, Ethereum basics, smart contracts development using Solidity, and distributed applications. The workshop agenda includes modules on Bitcoin, Ethereum, cryptography, wall
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Fides: A System for Verifiable Computation Using Smart Contracts
Fides presents a system for verifiable computation using smart contracts, focusing on blockchain basics, Ethereum, smart contracts, and outsourcing computation. It explores key components of blockchain, Ethereum's decentralized computing platform, properties of smart contracts, and the concept of ve
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smart speaker market 6
Smart speakers often serve as central hubs for smart home systems, enabling users to control various devices through voice commands. Their popularity has surged in recent years, driven by the proliferation of smart homes. Smart speakers are equipped
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Debt-for-Nature Swaps: A Solution for Small States' Debt Challenges
Debt-for-Nature Swaps offer an innovative approach to addressing debt challenges in small states by converting debt into funding for conservation activities. While these swaps have potential benefits, their contribution to debt reduction has been limited. Despite generating significant funds for nat
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Understanding Derivatives and Swaps: A Comprehensive Overview
Explore the concepts of derivatives and swaps, including their types, features, and the swap market. Delve into the details of how derivatives are used as contracts based on underlying financial assets, while swaps involve the exchange of financial instruments between parties. Learn about different
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Understanding the Use of Interest Rate Swaps in Insurance Industry
This presentation delves into the world of interest rate swaps (IRS), their types, regulations, and market overview in the insurance sector. It explores why the IRS market is not growing despite its potential benefits. The content covers IRS basics, variations in types, regulatory guidelines, and ke
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Use of Credit Default Swaps (CDS) by Investment Funds
Presentation at the ESMA workshop discussed the potential benefits and costs of using Credit Default Swaps (CDS) by investment funds. It highlighted the various uses of CDS, including risk management, alternative liquidity, and investment strategies. Evidence shows that a small percentage of UCITS f
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Understanding Financial Derivatives: An Overview of Forward Contracts, Futures, Options, Swaps, and Credit Derivatives
Financial derivatives play a crucial role in managing risk and speculation in financial markets. This overview covers the definitions and characteristics of forward contracts, futures contracts, options (calls and puts), swaps, and credit derivatives. Swaps involve exchanging payments over time, whi
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Understanding Funding Grid and Commitment Accounting in ConnectCarolina
Learn about lump sum payments, funding swaps, and essential processes in ConnectCarolina. Explore how to use the funding grid, enter payments, swaps, and chartfield rules. Discover the role of Commitment Accounting in managing employee funding effectively. Enhance your ConnectCarolina knowledge and
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Retroactive Funding Swaps: Addressing Financial Issues in ConnectCarolina
ConnectCarolina faced challenges with inaccurate distribution of labor expenses, leading to complications in encumbrances and suspense accounts. A new tool for retroactive funding swaps is introduced to rectify these issues with a focus on improving compliance and accurate financial tracking, especi
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Understanding Credit Derivatives and Managing Credit Risk
This chapter delves into credit derivatives, exploring their purpose, types such as credit default swaps and total return swaps, and the development of the market over the years. It discusses credit risk, problems associated with it, methods for estimating credit risk, and the role of credit derivat
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Understanding Interest Rate and Currency Swaps
Introduction to interest rate swaps (IR) and currency swaps, covering definitions, examples, reasons for use, valuation, payoffs, credit risk, and other swap types. Details include the concept of swaps, calculation of cash flows, and a focus on interest rate swaps with examples and cash flow illustr
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Smart Thorn in a Digital Side: Unveiling Insights on Smart City Discourse
Exploring the discourse surrounding smart cities, this research delves into public debates and media coverage from 2015-2019. Interviews with key stakeholders reveal insights on the perception, challenges, and limitations in understanding and discussing smart city initiatives. The findings emphasize
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Smart Homes Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. - Developing Affordable Housing Projects in India
Smart Homes Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. is dedicated to developing and marketing affordable housing projects, aiming to construct 1 million smart homes in India's Smart Cities by 2040. With a proficient management team and extensive experience in real estate development, Smart Homes plans to build 100
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Exploring the Future of Smart Contracts in Legal Practice
Delve into the potential of smart contracts as the future of legal agreements, bridging the gap between current law and technological innovations. Understand the components, tests, and role of the judiciary in smart contract validation. Discover the benefits, challenges, and safeguards of smart cont
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Embracing Multiple Intelligences for Personal Growth
Explore the concept of multiple intelligences through word smart, logic smart, picture smart, music smart, and people smart. Understand that intelligence is diverse and manifests in various ways, from verbal-linguistic skills to interpersonal abilities. Discover your unique combination of "smarts" a
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