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A New System Accelerates Verification of Printed Electronic Documents
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A New System Accelerates Verification of Printed Electronic Documents

The new Valid@doc system accelerates online administrative procedures by automatically verifying and validating printed electronic documents.

Mt. Gox Disappears From Web in New Setback
From ACM News

Mt. Gox Disappears From Web in New Setback

Bitcoin suffered a major setback Tuesday as the website of Mt.Gox, the once dominant trading platform for the virtual currency, was all but shut down.

Taking European Expertise in Computing to Market
From ACM TechNews

Taking European Expertise in Computing to Market

The European Commission hopes to complement academics with business expertise through Technology Transfer in Computing Systems. 

Are the Robots About to Rise?
From ACM Opinion

Are the Robots About to Rise?

It's hard to know where to start with Ray Kurzweil.

The Special Effects Firms Transforming the Film Industry
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The Special Effects Firms Transforming the Film Industry

If you are looking for a sure thing at this year's Oscars look no further than Gravity to win the best visual effects category.

Marginally ­seful
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Marginally ­seful

Bitcoin, a purely digital currency, is backed by no commodity and governed by no central bank, but it exists because a small number of humans have chosen to believe...

Willow Garage's Last Days
From ACM News

Willow Garage's Last Days

In 2006, Scott Hassan, a prolific software engineer, started a research lab dedicated to robotics called Willow Garage.

Women Fleeing Science, Tech Fields
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Women Fleeing Science, Tech Fields

While the talent pipeline of female workers in science, engineering, and technology is growing, many women are leaving these in-demand fields. 

The Rags-To-Riches Tale of How Jan Koum Built Whatsapp Into Facebook's New $19 Billion Baby
From ACM Careers

The Rags-To-Riches Tale of How Jan Koum Built Whatsapp Into Facebook's New $19 Billion Baby

Jan Koum picked a meaningful spot to sign the $19 billion deal to sell his company WhatsApp to Facebook earlier today. Koum, cofounder Brian Acton and venture capitalist...

Satya Nadella, Chief of Microsoft, on His New Role
From ACM Opinion

Satya Nadella, Chief of Microsoft, on His New Role

Q. What leadership lessons have you learned from your predecessor, Steve Ballmer?

Shortage of Mainframe Skills Looms but Companies Remain in Denial
From ACM TechNews

Shortage of Mainframe Skills Looms but Companies Remain in Denial

A mainframe skills shortage is approaching, but only about 40 percent of CIOs surveyed by Compuware said they had a formal plan in place to address the issue. 

Starman
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Starman

It was a mild October day in Hollywood, but a trace of artificial snow remained on the ground as Neil deGrasse Tyson, the director of the Hayden Planetarium, at...

Palestinian Women Make Strides in High-Tech
From ACM TechNews

Palestinian Women Make Strides in High-Tech

Palestinian women are joining the high-tech industry, despite obstacles presented by the economy and traditional culture. 

White House Pushes Cybersecurity Framework for Critical Infrastructure
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White House Pushes Cybersecurity Framework for Critical Infrastructure

The White House has released a new cybersecurity framework designed to help critical infrastructure operators create comprehensive cybersecurity programs. 

Keeping Women in High-Tech Fields Is Big Challenge, Report Finds
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Keeping Women in High-Tech Fields Is Big Challenge, Report Finds

A report found U.S. women in science, technology, engineering, and math fields are 45 percent more likely than their male peers to leave the industry within a year...

How Airbus Is Debugging the A350
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How Airbus Is Debugging the A350

A few times a month, Airbus Flight Test Engineer Patrick du Ché stands up from his desk, takes off his jacket and tie, walks to the coat rack in the corner of his...

Obama's Big Plan to Protect Businesses from Cyberattack
From ACM News

Obama's Big Plan to Protect Businesses from Cyberattack

It's been a long time coming, and some experts say it isn't enough.

A Peek at Google's M&a Ambitions
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A Peek at Google's M&a Ambitions

Don Harrison became Google's head of mergers and acquisitions about a year ago.

Baxter and the Second Machine Age
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Baxter and the Second Machine Age

The Industrial Revolution of the 18th century is not just the story of steam power, but steam started it all.

Yahoo Expands Research Labs in Search of Personalized, Mobile Experiences
From ACM Careers

Yahoo Expands Research Labs in Search of Personalized, Mobile Experiences

There are many conflicting opinions about what troubled Web giant Yahoo must do to turn itself around, but critics and company leaders at least agree on one thing...
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