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Man-Computer Symbiosis
J.C.R. Licklider: A Visionary Joseph Carl Robnett Licklider was an American psychologist and computer scientist who is considered one of the most prominent figures in the development of computer science and general computing history. He is particularly remembered as an Internet pioneer with an early vision of a worldwide computer network long before it was…
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R&D & AI : Understanding the Challenges and Appeal
The Shifting Balance in AI Research and Development In recent years, the landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) research and development has undergone a significant transformation. Historically, academia was the driving force behind the release of machine learning models. However, by 2014, the balance began to shift, with industry increasingly taking the lead. In 2023, for…
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Science and Technology in Morocco : An Overview
Morocco: From Gateway to Innovation Hub Morocco has long been known as the “gateway” between Europe and Africa, thanks to its advantageous geographical location at the crossroads of seas and continents. Initially, the country leveraged its position to become a hub for low-cost labor and international manufacturing, making significant economic gains. Recently, however, Morocco has…
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“Now i am become Life”
Healthcare, the gift that keeps on giving. Medicine has been the beneficiary of two radical developments over the past sixty years: the discovery of the structure of DNA in 1952 and the rise of information technologies in the 1960s. One would bet that the discovery of life’s code, combined with the power of computing, would…
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The Office Series : Better E-mail Allouchi !
La réponse simple serait que, étant donné que chaque chose nécessite un minimum de conseil juridique, un juriste est tout de même nécessaire. La vraie question, qui ne se pose pas souvent, est : comment est le quotidien de ce juriste ? Dans ce cas, voici mon quotidien à moi, Allouchi Ilyass, juriste chez l’association…
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EHRs in Light of Morocco’s Digitalization Reforms.
The era of Digital Health In the 1960s, information technology sparked high hopes for a transformative revolution in healthcare. Innovators believed that integrating IT with diagnostics and therapeutic advancements would enable extensive tracking and monitoring of human health. However, the journey of Electronic Health Records (EHRs) has been marked by global regulatory, technological, and political…
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Small Fishs In Microsoft’s Pond
IBM’s Personal Computer venture. In 1980, the main players in the computer business were small, upstart companies. Microsoft was a tiny company with 40 employees and a niche business selling programming languages, such as BASIC, to be packaged with computers. Apple’s proprietary Apple-DOS was the dominant operating system and had the biggest share of the…
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Design Dominance
The Blu-ray vs. HD-DVD Showdown From 2003 to 2008, the tech world witnessed an intense and captivating battle for the next-generation video format. In one corner stood Sony, with its Blu-ray technology backed by a consortium of companies. In the other corner was Toshiba, championing HD-DVD, supported by the DVD Forum, making it the “official”…
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Scenius or Genius?
NIA, 2024. The Essence of Community in Driving Innovation When we think of groundbreaking innovations and the brilliant figures behind them, the image of a solitary genius often comes to mind. However, history has repeatedly shown us that the most profound advancements arise not from isolated individuals, but from the collective intelligence of vibrant, collaborative…
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The Future of Health Tech: Trends to Watch in 2024
The health tech industry is at the forefront of innovation, with new technologies and trends continually emerging to improve patient care and healthcare delivery. As we move further into 2024, several key trends are poised to shape the future of health tech. 1. Telemedicine and Virtual Care Telemedicine saw a significant surge during the COVID-19…