Research Peek of the Week: Tech and Telecom Weathering Coronavirus Storm Better than Other Industries

April 29, 2020

According to new reporting from GlobalData’s company filing analytics database, the effects of the COVID-19 crisis are intensifying for many industries. The retail, automotive, and travel & tourism industries were hit particularly hard by slippages in demand, with 20-30% of companies from these industries reporting they felt a “high” degree of impact from the coronavirus crisis between January 1 and April 15, 2020.

Telecom and Big Tech companies, however, could emerge “relatively unscathed,” with telecom companies enduring minimal impacts due to rapid increases in network traffic, and tech companies like Google, Amazon, and Microsoft benefiting from spikes in demand for cloud computing.

Source: GlobalData

Research Peek of the Week: Half of Workers Say They Would Quit If Hybrid Remote Work Isn’t an Option

In a new survey of U.K. workers and HR managers commissioned by Microsoft, 51% of respondents said they would consider quitting if the current mix of remote and in-office work is not an option given by their employers.

December 15, 2021

Research Peek of the Week: Hospice Telemedicine Reduces Hospital Visits and Expenses

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the surge in hospice telehealth usage resulted in a reduction of 911 calls, emergency room visits, and healthcare expenses.

July 7, 2021

Creation of Innovation: Digital Medicine Grows in Popularity During the Pandemic

COVID-19 highlighted the importance of digital medicine such as therapeutic and digital diagnostic applications. These technologies can help alert doctors of potential health risks and more.

April 30, 2021

Creation of Innovation: Digital Patients Could Enable Faster Clinical Trials

Advances in computer-based diagnostics could help reduce the development timeline and costs of clinical trials by using digital simulations.

April 16, 2021

Research Peek of the Week: Seniors’ Connected Technology Adoption Increases During COVID-19 Pandemic

A recent study by Parks Associates found that the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in seniors becoming increasingly likely to utilize broadband-connected technology, defying the myth that this age group shies away from new technology.

March 31, 2021

Creation of Innovation: Wearable Technology Could Help Detect COVID-19 Before Symptoms Start

Fitbit’s newest wearable devices now include sensors that can track body temperature, oxygen levels, and heart rate fluctuations – data that can help detect signs of depression and a range of other diseases, like COVID-19.

March 4, 2021

Improving Broadband Access Does Double Duty for Biden’s Top Priorities

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Making broadband accessible and affordable across the country would help President Biden with his top priorities—fighting Covid-19 and improving the economy.

March 1, 2021

Creation of Innovation: Air Safety Monitor Evaluates Virus Transmission Risk in Indoor Spaces

Unveiled at this year’s CES, the Airthings Virus Risk Indicator will detect if indoor air quality dips and virus transmission risk rises, a valuable tool to help restaurants and businesses know when their capacity has reached its limit.

February 11, 2021

Creation of Innovation: Telehealth Platform to Help with COVID-19 Rehab

A telehealth platform developed by hospitals in Boston and New York is designed to improve clinical outcomes in previously hospitalized COVID-19 patients who are recovering and rehabilitating at home.

November 24, 2020

Research Peek of the Week: Educators Think Technology and Increased Individualized Instruction Will Be Critical for Future Students

New research from the EdTech Evidence Exchange and the University of Virginia shows an overwhelming majority of teachers expect students will need increased levels of individualized instruction to counter the negative impacts of the COVID-19 learning experience and that technology will play a larger role in improving educational outcomes.

September 9, 2020

Research Peek of the Week: Average U.S. Internet Speeds Rise During COVID-19 Pandemic

Despite the surge in bandwidth demand, a new report by WhistleOut found that average U.S. internet speeds saw significant increases after the pandemic started (mid-March to early July 2020) compared to prior to the outbreak (mid-January to mid-March 2020) — from 84.9 Mbps to 94.6 Mbps.

September 2, 2020

Creation of Innovation: 3D-Printing Offers Solution to Nasal Swab Shortages During COVID-19 Pandemic

To combat shortages of nasal swabs for novel coronavirus tests, clinicians at the University of Nebraska Medical Center developed a new low-cost 3D-printed swab.

August 21, 2020

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