Part 1 of 5: Why Geography No Longer Determines Healthcare Innovation Success

Our public square has become a battleground of toxic divisiveness, where civil discourse is rapidly vanishing. Yet, amidst this alarming trend, a beacon of hope has emerged in the Roanoke Valley: The Roanoke Collaboration Project (RCP). The RCP is a group of civic-minded volunteers in Virginia’s Blue Ridge Region who… Listen ⇢

Embracing the Cloud As a passionate cloud computing enthusiast and a user of two of the three leading cloud providers, with deployment experience on the third, I have come to appreciate the multitude of benefits offered by this technology. The elimination of burdensome hardware management, the ease of software upgrades,… Listen ⇢

 The Influential Role of Community Engagement in Technology Innovation  This article underscores the crucial role of community participation and investment in underpinning and preserving local innovation economies. It places a particular emphasis on initiatives such as GO Virginia, The Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council (RBTC), RAMP, and the Virginia Innovation Partnership Authority… Listen ⇢

Introduction   Human history is filled with transitions, disruptions, and transformations driven by technological advancements. The shift from horse and buggy to cars, gas lamps to electricity, slide rulers to calculators, pen and paper to word processors, and gas-powered vehicles to electric cars change how society functions. While these advancements… Listen ⇢

From the New York Times – https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/27/nyregion/avianca-airline-lawsuit-chatgpt.html This incident illustrates AI’s potential and limitations in the legal field. While AI technologies like ChatGPT can be powerful tools for aiding in legal research or drafting tasks, it’s crucial to remember that they are not infallible and must be used responsibly. ChatGPT,… Listen ⇢

Federal Communications Commission  445 12th Street SW  Washington, D.C. 20554 May 27, 2023 Dear Commissioners, I hope this message finds you in good health. I am writing to express a serious concern on behalf of the residents of Roanoke and Lynchburg, Virginia, pertaining to the apparent lack of commitment by… Listen ⇢

Organizations across the globe are leveraging cloud computing to streamline operations, innovate, and deliver superior value to customers. Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) have emerged as the three leading cloud computing platforms, each offering various services encompassing compute, storage, networking, databases, analytics, machine learning,… Listen ⇢

The way we consume sports is evolving rapidly, shaped by technological advances, changes in consumer behavior, and shifts in the broader media landscape. Amid this flux, the potential emergence of a direct-to-consumer model in college sports stands out as a trend of particular significance, with profound implications for all stakeholders… Listen ⇢

Today we live in an era of remarkable technological wonders, a unique intersection between history and the future. Advancements are not just changing our world; they are reshaping it faster than we ever imagined possible.  Growing up, some of you may have watched cartoons like The Jetsons.  Jane would talk… Listen ⇢