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Apple and Google’s COVID contact tracing tech is finally coming to their home state of California

The Verge

After a month of testing on university campuses, California’s governor just announced that the state is launching its COVID contact tracing app to the public this Thursday, December 10th. The app is called CA Notify, and its launch makes California the 18th state (plus Washington, DC) to release a contact tracing app.

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5 Oculus Quest Tips for Nonprofits New to the Metaverse

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Your exploration of the Horizon Metaverse is done through the Oculus Universal Menu which can be quickly accessed by clicking the Oculus button. The universal menu includes: Apps : View and launch apps from your library. To navigate the universal menu, simply point your left or right-hand controller, hover, and pull the trigger button.

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Optimize the University Experience with AI

DataRobot

These same benefits could also help universities better serve their students and protect their bottom line. AI can help universities predict possible outcomes to the following scenarios: Prospective students who will apply to the university. Accepted students who will enroll at the university.

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4 time-saving Microsoft Teams tricks to make you more productive

Fast Company Tech

call [Name]: Instantly initiate a call with a specific contact. Better yet, many shortcuts are universal across applications. /dnd: Activate “Do Not Disturb” mode to silence notifications. Here are a few key Teams shortcuts that work in Windows: Ctrl + Shift + I: Mark the message youre sending as important.

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Cloud for Good Joins with Pepperdine University To Create Apprenticeship Program for Salesforce

Cloud 4 Good

ASHEVILLE, NC– November 05, 2021 – Cloud for Good today announced a new partnership with Pepperdine University as part of their Talent for Good apprenticeship program. About Pepperdine University. Pepperdine University is a private research university whose main campus is located near Malibu, California.

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PolyAI lands $40M to handle contact center calls automatically

TechCrunch

Originally a spinout from the University of Cambridge, PolyAI provides a voice assistant service that answers calls for companies including FedEx and Marriott. based contact centers planned to deploy AI in some form within the next three years, citing the potential to reduce average handling time and minimize customer wait times.

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Dallas Baptist University: Empowering Enrollment with Pardot

Cloud 4 Good

Founded in 1898, Dallas Baptist University (DBU) offers a variety of educational opportunities for individuals of all ages and academic backgrounds. Marketing endeavors lacked what Schubert called a “holistic approach,” but now DBU operates with a single source of truth unifying university efforts across departments.

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