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Quantum Technology Promises Practical Cryptography With Unbreakable Keys
Toshiba reports the first quantum key distribution scheme to achieve speeds exceeding 10 Mbps over standard fiber-optic lines Cryptographic protection of sensitive information is arguably facing its most severe challenge to date thanks to quantum computers. To counter this threat, researchers around the globe are investigating new ways to protect secret keys used to send […]
US Financial Giant PNC to Use Ripple Technology for International Payments
PNC, which is ranked among the top ten U.S. banks, will use RippleNet to process international payments for its customers, Ripple announced Wednesday, September 19. As Reuters reports, a particular PNC unit — Treasury Management — will use Ripple’s blockchain solution xCurrent to speed up overseas transactions held by U.S. commercial clients. Ripple emphasises that […]
Proactive technology maintenance is key to keeping connected supply chain moving
From ELDs to automated yard management systems, technology has become more and more prevalent in every corner of the supply chain. While technology can make things more efficient when it works well, dysfunctional tech can lead to major headaches for everyone involved. That is where regular, preventative maintenance comes in. It is easy to view […]
Cineplex signs 4DX deal to expand the technology across the country
TORONTO — Cineplex Inc. says it has signed an agreement with immersive cinema company CJ 4DPLEX Co. Ltd. to bring 4DX technology to 13 cinemas. The deal with Seoul-based CJ 4DPLEX will mark the first time Cineplex will deliver 4DX’s motion, wind, fog, rain, lightning, snow, bubbles, vibration and scent features to theatre seats in […]
STOCKS TO WATCH: VITAL THERAPIES, INC. (VTL) AND FACEBOOK, INC. (FB) IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Vital Therapies, Inc. (NASDAQ:VTL) recorded -94.44% downtrend from the beginning of this year till date. The 12-month potential price target for Vital Therapies, Inc. is set at $16. This target means that the stock has an upside potential to increase by 4748.48% from the current trading price. The stock of VTL went down by -$0.1 […]
STOCKS TO WATCH: EYES ON VALE S.A. (VALE), ORACLE CORPORATION (ORCL)
The last few days have been good for Vale S.A. (NYSE:VALE), as its price has grew by 10.06% during the week. It has also performed better over the past three months, as it added around 12.28% while it has so far climbed around 38.28% during the course of a year. The price of the stock […]
Stocks to watch: Mapletree Logistics Trust, Keppel, Ascott Reit, Far East, Asiatravel.com
SINGAPORE – The following companies saw new developments which may affect trading of their shares on Thursday (Sept 20): Mapletree Logistics Trust: Mapletree Logistics Trust (MLT) has completed its private placement that was launched on Wednesday and will issue about 309.9 million new units at an issue price of $1.21 per new unit, the trust […]
Stocks to watch: Burberry, IG, Wirecard, Games Workshop, Aveva
Litigation panic has made Bayer a bargain, says Citigroup What’s happening ● Burberry was the FTSE 100’s sharpest faller on mixed feedback from an analyst tour of its recently refurbished flagship Regent Street store. The visit followed Monday’s debut runway show in London from Burberry’s new creative director Riccardo Tisci, which was met with criticism […]
The best offers on Canada’s bestselling vehicles
Following a record year for new vehicle sales in 2017, automakers continued to post solid performances through the first eight months of 2018, moving just over 1.4 million units. So far, the auto industry seems to be resistant to the bear effects of rising interest rates and trade uncertainty. Nearly 980,000 light trucks (which include […]