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How ‘digital twins’ can model future effects of climate change

GreenBiz

billion in 2027, compared with a relatively modest $3.1 Some projections call for the overall market to reach about $63.5 billion for 2020.

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COVID-19, 3D printing and the digital supply chain reckoning

GreenBiz

COVID-19, 3D printing and the digital supply chain reckoning. Proponents of 3D printing technology and digital manufacturing solutions have been seeking their breakthrough moment for years. The global 3D printing market was worth about $12 billion in 2019, with a compound annual growth rate of 14 percent predicted from 2020 to 2027.

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Ericsson Makes Progress Towards Digital Inclusion

3BL Media

billion people still being offline, the digital divide continues to be a key challenge to global economic development 1). High costs, lack of digital literacy or lack of access to connectivity are some of the reasons for this. Access to digital learning and skills development. With around 2.9 Economic growth.

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AI may be coming for your job, but green gigs are booming

Corporate Knights

The report says that by 2027, nearly one-quarter of the labour market will experience disruption – signalling a significant shift as jobs are lost and created. According to the Future of Jobs Report, it’s largely clerical or data-entry positions that will be replaced by more digitization and technology in the workplace.

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Letter to the G20: We Must Drive Universal Connectivity and Extend Digital to Small Businesses, Without Delay

3BL Media

The B20 Digitalization Taskforce will focus its message to G20 leaders on universal connectivity, digital skills and the digitalization of businesses of all sizes. DESCRIPTION: Just as electrification transformed the world in the 20th century, digitalization is transforming the 21st century.

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Powering Smart Homes for Today’s Visionary Builders and Homeowners

3BL Media

With the global smart home market projected to surpass $400 billion by 2027 (Source: Allied Market Research), one thing is certain: connected living is not a niche. builders already include smart home features in new construction (Source: Statista), a figure that’s only growing as digital capabilities become a buyer expectation.

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Mastercard: Supporting Startups That Are Moving More Sustainable Grocery Picks Up the Food Chain

3BL Media

With the spending power of eco-active consumers tipped to soar from $500 billion to $1 trillion by 2027 , Reewild is tapping into the growing pressure on brands to burnish their sustainability credentials to meet regulatory requirements and help consumers understand the impact of their purchases.