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FBI warns of ransomware attacks targeting the food and agriculture sector

Security Affairs

FBI warns ransomware gangs are actively targeting organizations in the food and agriculture sector. Food and agriculture businesses victimized by ransomware suffer significant financial loss resulting from ransom payments, loss of productivity, and remediation costs.” Focus on cyber security awareness and training.

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IBM and Texas A&M AgriLife provide data, technology and expertise to farmers in need

IBM Big Data Hub

With failed crops, low yields for farmers and diminished grazing for cattle, the Texas Department of Agriculture identified climate change as a potential threat to the state’s food supply. ” That’s where digital agriculture comes in. In Texas, 2022 was one of the driest years on record.

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Turning climate risks into business opportunities 

IBM Big Data Hub

In Africa, for example, recurring droughts, floods and cyclones due to climate change might cause crop failures and food insecurity. By strengthening their resilience against climate risks (for example, introducing redundancy in supply chains), organizations can also be more resilient against other risks.

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The most valuable AI use cases for business

IBM Big Data Hub

But right now, pure AI can be programmed for many tasks that require thought and intelligence , as long as that intelligence can be gathered digitally and used to train an AI system. For example, Amazon reminds customers to reorder their most often-purchased products, and shows them related products or suggestions.

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Improving government services with Collibra Data Quality & Observability: A closer look at the food stamp program

Collibra

For example, Collibra can help government agencies improve their services to constituents and make more informed decisions about program improvements. Let’s dive into a specific example focused on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) — commonly known as the food stamp program.

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Examples of sustainability: How new efforts are shaping the environmental future

IBM Big Data Hub

Businesses may optimize logistics by revaluating supply chain practices ; for example, by making transportation and shipping more efficient or using only suppliers that embrace sustainable practices. Sweden, for example, aims to be fossil fuel-free by 2040, while in Denmark, over 40% of electricity is generated from wind turbines.

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Improving economic forecasting with AI

CGI

For example, multidimensional economic modeling enabled by technological advances allows researchers to rapidly predict and consider the potential effects of a large number of variables on the economy across multiple dimensions. Reduce costs, because—once trained—the machine learning model improves over time. Reaping the benefits.