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4 Hidden Costs of Using Outdated Technology Amid the Digital World

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Businesses using spreadsheets and paper-based documents can’t compete with companies that have newer hardware, innovative and automated software, and real-time visibility. are Big Data, Digital Twins, Internet of Things (IoT), CloudComputing, Blockchain, and Artificial Intelligence (AI). billion by 2026.

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A vision for a transparent global Rare Earth Element system using blockchain technology

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It is forecasted that by 2026, demand will mainly be linked to the rise in clean energy technology, in particular for neodymium-iron-boron (NdFeB) magnets –– critical components for electric and hybrid vehicles as well as wind turbines. For a detailed description of available models see this ISEAL reference document. Introduction.