Author: bdpatoday

BDPA, formerly known as Black Data Processing Associates, was founded in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania over 40 years ago in 1975 to promote professional growth and technical development in underserved communities for those in or entering information and communications technology (ICT) oriented fields of interest and related industries. bdpatoday (ISSN 1946-1429) is a monthly serial periodical published in Washington, D.C. by participating local BDPA Chapters of National BDPA (NBDPA) within their respective media markets by local chapter Communications Committees. bdpatoday is emailed to BDPA members, BDPA corporate sponsors, or electronically delivered to BDPA Chapters and Chapter Interest Groups (CIGs) via social media as a benefit of membership. Popular Technology TV (PTTV) features the latest TECH-Inclusion innovations and multimedia STEM programming content produced for video streams and television programs by Industry with bdpatoday and National BDPA's Washington, D.C. Chapter for general audiences.

Ai, Customer Experience, CX, Edge Computing, POS

McDonald’s to Acquire Dynamic Yield to Improve CX

CHICAGO, NEW YORK & TEL AVIV, ISRAEL – McDonald’s Corporation and Dynamic Yield Ltd. announced an agreement by which McDonald’s will … Continue reading McDonald’s to Acquire Dynamic Yield to Improve CX

5G, Atlanta, BDPA, High School Computer Competition (HSCC), IoT, Start-Ups, STEM, technology

In Atlanta—BlackTech and entrepreneurs across the U.S. lead part of new migration South

ATLANTA—Today, African-Americans are reversing their great migrations, abandoning false promises from U.S. technology hubs in the West, Northwest, and Northeast … Continue reading In Atlanta—BlackTech and entrepreneurs across the U.S. lead part of new migration South

Ai, cable, IoT, technology, telecommunications

Comcast Buys Ai-Based Cyber Tech Developer BluVector

PHILADELPHIA, PA—Comcast has purchased Arlington, Va.-based cybersecurity firm BluVector for an undisclosed sum. BluVector develops and provides platforms based on artificial intelligence and … Continue reading Comcast Buys Ai-Based Cyber Tech Developer BluVector

C4ISR, Cyber, IBM, Navy

IBM elects Admiral Michelle J. Howard to its Board of Directors

ARMONK, New York—The IBM board of directors today elected Admiral Michelle J. Howard, U.S. Navy (retired) to the board, effective … Continue reading IBM elects Admiral Michelle J. Howard to its Board of Directors

5G, algorithms, NIST, Quantum Computing

NIST Reports on Computer Systems Technology

WASHINGTON—The Information Technology Laboratory (ITL) at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) promotes the U.S. economy and public … Continue reading NIST Reports on Computer Systems Technology

Ai, algorithms, Cyber, data science, High School Computer Competition (HSCC), Mobile App Showcase, SDN, tech-inclusion

Coders from the National Capital Region Kick-Off 41st Season in 2019

WASHINGTON — For 2019, coders from the Washington D.C. area (“DMV”) kick-off their 41st Season with regional BDPA Chapters. Returning … Continue reading Coders from the National Capital Region Kick-Off 41st Season in 2019

5G, Ai, algorithms, Quantum Computing, STEM, Super Computing

What is Quantum Computing?

bdpatoday — According to IBM’s Think Academy, quantum computing has the potential to solve some of the world’s most complex problems. … Continue reading What is Quantum Computing?