As digital transformations continue to accelerate, technologies such as 5G, IoT, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, robotics, big data, crypto, automation and more will change personal and work lives launching new waves of disruption and innovation. Ensuring technology access to close the digital divide will be a major emphasis.
Dominion Energy Will Connect 15 New Data Centers In Virginia This Year
Dominion Energy expects to connect 15 new data centers to Virginia’s power grid by the end of this year, with the data center industry now accounting for nearly a quarter of Virginia’s electricity sales.
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Facial recognition tech takes off at DCA and BWI
Facial recognition technology is now deployed at all Reagan National Airport and BWI security checkpoints — part of a TSA program that's slated for over 400 airports nationwide. Learn why It's designed to enhance security and in some cases, speed things up.
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University of Maryland launches new AI institute
The University of Maryland is focusing on the technology of tomorrow—artificial intelligence. "AI systems have been making astounding progress for what they can do for anyone with a computer and an internet connection.
Read HereMaryland DOT awarded $1.2 million grant to improve traffic signal technology
The Maryland Department of Transportation has been awarded a $1.2 million federal grant to improve traffic signal technology. The grant will help install cloud-based signals at 90 different intersection on four different bus lines in Baltimore City.
DC unveils new technology to halt distracted drivers on cell phones
Distracted driving is considered a crisis in our country, claiming thousands of lives a year according to federal figures. Now, new technology coming to D.C. this week hopes to quickly encourage motorists to put down their phones and take safe driving more seriously.
