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WEBTOON Entertainment Announces Leadership Changes to Accelerate Global Growth Strategy
LOS ANGELES & SEOUL, April 13, 2026--WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. (Nasdaq: WBTN) today announced a new global leadership structure and Chief Business Officer role as it accelerates execution and innovation under recently appointed President Yongsoo Kim. The company has unified its global leadership structure to move faster and integrate regional operations, enhancing speed and efficiency across the company’s global ecosystem.
7 ways AI is advancing healthcare and wellbeing around the world
AI-powered tools are being used to bring greater efficiency and security to healthcare around the world and increase access to medicines and care.
Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme Analysis, Benchmarks & Efficiency - Serious rival for Apple and a problem for AMD & Intel
Notebookcheck review/analysis of the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite & X2 Elite Extreme mobile ARM processors.
Joel Embiid reveals what doomed 76ers vs. Heat
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid struggled with his efficiency in their loss to the Miami Heat on Monday.
Scientists achieve ‘impossible’ solar efficiency in renewables breakthrough
‘Spin-flip’ technique promises to shatter efficiency limits
Why a startup is teaching human brain cells to play “Doom”
Cortical Labs uses human brain cells attached to silicon chips to create biological computers that could offer energy efficiency and processing advantages over traditional electronics.
The Biggest Pros And Cons Of GM's Vortec Engines
The biggest pros of GM's Vortec engines are their longevity, performance and efficiency. The biggest cons come from their oil consumption and use of AFM.
Solar cells just did the “impossible” with this 130% breakthrough
A new solar breakthrough may overcome a long-standing efficiency barrier. Researchers used a “spin-flip” metal complex to capture and multiply energy from sunlight through singlet fission. The result reached about 130% efficiency, meaning more energy carriers were produced than photons absorbed. This could lead to much more powerful solar panels in the future.
UMD Smith Center for AI in Business Awarded $1M+ Federal Grant to Help Small Businesses Adopt AI
The University of Maryland’s business school has received $1.031 million in federal funding to help Maryland small businesses adopt AI, offering tools, training and research to improve efficiency, expand access and support economic growth statewide.
Ashley Moody backs bipartisan bill to improve agricultural efficiency
'Our Florida universities are the best in the nation, and they should continue to lead in innovation.'
Houston, Illinois carry strong opening-weekend efficiency in March Madness
The second-seeded Cougars — who played in last year's national-title game — rolled to 31-point wins against both Idaho and Texas A&M.
Apple explains why M5 chips have three different core types in new interview
Apple explains M5's three core types: super cores for single-thread tasks, performance cores for multi-threading, and efficiency cores.
The Humanities: 5 Leadership Skills That Business Schools Don’t Teach
We were told to hire for efficiency. Optimization. Scale. And yet the five most important skills I look for in a leader rarely come from a business background at all.
What breaks first when your business scales to multiple locations
Stamps.com reports that multi-location growth reveals operational misalignments and that managing varied tools and vendors complicates efficiency and increases costs.
Philip Morris International U.S. to Launch New Business Solutions Center, Creating 180 Jobs in Tampa Bay Area
Today, Philip Morris International's U.S. businesses ("PMI U.S.") announced an investment of approximately $50 million in a new Business Solutions Center in Tampa, Florida. The Center will create approximately 180 direct and indirect high-skilled jobs and represents a pivotal expansion of PMI U.S. operations, consolidating key functions—business solutions, distribution operations, and customer service—into a single hub. This investment is designed to enhance operational efficiency across these f
Linux Finally Catches Up to Windows with a Game-Changing Performance Feature
For years, the Linux kernel’s scheduler has been world‑class at balancing loads, yet it missed a crucial, cache‑aware instinct. In modern multi‑core systems, that gap can turn into measurable latency, especially when threads bounce between cores that don’t share the same cache. A new upstream feature, often called Cache Aware Scheduling, is now set to change that equation. A cache‑savvy scheduler arrives At the heart of any OS, the scheduler decides which thread runs where and for how long. In modern CPUs, small private caches (L1 and L2) sit beside each core, while a larger Last Level Cache (LLC, typically L3) is shared among groups of cores. When a task migrates across LLC boundaries, its warm data may vanish from the cache, forcing slower trips to main memory. Cache Aware Scheduling keeps related tasks close to their shared LLC, reducing destructive migrations. By respecting cache topology, the kernel minimizes cold‑start penalties and preserves locality that many workloads desperately need. The result is less thrashing, fewer memory stalls, and more consistent throughput. "Keep tasks close to their data, and the system will keep performance close to its peak." Why this narrows the Windows gap Windows has long leaned on topology‑aware, cache‑sensitive heuristics, especially since the Windows 10 era. That advantage helped Microsoft handle hybrid designs with P‑cores and E‑cores, plus complex cluster and NUMA layouts. With cache awareness integrated upstream, Linux brings parity to this vital dimension, without sacrificing its trademark flexibility. The Linux approach remains deeply configurable, reflecting the ecosystem’s breadth across servers, desktops, and embedded devices. It layers atop existing NUMA‑balancing and energy‑aware logic, refining placement rather than reinventing the wheel. Crucially, it aligns scheduling with the hardware’s real shape, not just with abstract CPU counts. Real‑world gains and who benefits Early tests on Intel Sapphire Rapids platforms point to gains in the 30–45% range for select workloads. Those wins appear in cache‑sensitive tasks like in‑memory analytics, high‑thread compilation, and microservices with tight working‑sets. Games and latency‑bound engines can also feel steadier frame‑times, especially when threads share hot assets. The benefits extend to AMD’s 3D V‑Cache parts, where keeping threads near enlarged cache slices prevents needless misses. Hybrid x86 designs with performance and efficiency cores further profit when cache and core roles are scheduled in concert. Even handhelds running SteamOS can squeeze more out of limited power, translating cache locality into smoother play. Key advantages include: Lower end‑to‑end latency Fewer expensive misses to RAM Better multi‑socket and NUMA behavior Improved energy efficiency More predictable QoS under mixed loads Stronger scaling on dense servers Caveats, tuning, and rollout No scheduler change is purely free, and trade‑offs still exist. Favoring locality can reduce cross‑cluster balance if limits are set too tight. Likewise, fairness and utilization must remain healthy, especially under heterogeneous, bursty workloads. Linux’s implementation is designed to be measured and tunable, not a blunt instrument. It cooperates with energy‑aware scheduling for mobile efficiency, and with NUMA‑balancers on big iron. Expect architecture‑specific refinements as vendors surface richer topology hints and cache‑sharing maps. Upstream integration has begun, with broad distribution adoption likely over the next cycles. Many users will encounter the change through standard kernel updates in 2025–2026, depending on distro cadence. Server‑class kernels may enable or tune it sooner for targeted fleets where cache locality is money in the bank. How to think about performance impact Cache Aware Scheduling amplifies gains when your workload is both CPU‑bound and cache‑sensitive. Think tight inner loops, hot code paths, and datasets that fit snugly in shared LLC. It’s less dramatic for I/O‑bound services or memory‑hungry tasks that blow past cache capacity. Still, even modest locality improvements often translate into smoother tail‑latency, which is where user experience and SLAs typically break. Developers can further help by pinning related threads, batching work, and aligning data to reduce cross‑cluster chatter. The scheduler’s new awareness works best when applications expose good hints. The bottom line By understanding and honoring cache topology, Linux removes a subtle yet costly bottleneck. The kernel’s smarter placement keeps hot data hot and work near where it belongs. That narrows a long‑standing gap with Windows, while preserving the openness and tunability Linux champions. For gamers, creators, and operators, the payoff is practical: more consistent frames, faster builds, and snappier services. For the ecosystem, it’s another step toward hardware‑savvy scheduling that turns transistor complexity into real‑world speed. And for Linux itself, it’s a timely upgrade that matches today’s silicon with tomorrow’s expectations.
How The HCA Healthcare (HCA) Narrative Is Shifting Around AI, Medicaid Support And Valuation
HCA Healthcare’s modeled fair value has been nudged higher from about US$541.52 to about US$543.05, signaling only a very modest adjustment to the price target range. Behind that small move, recent analyst commentary has focused on potential earnings support from Georgia’s Medicaid SDP approval and ongoing AI and efficiency efforts, while also flagging reimbursement and legislative risks that could limit how far targets stretch. As you read on, you will see how these moving pieces shape the...
Watching Your Wallet: Navigating inflation as a small business
As inflation drives up the costs of goods and services, new research shows it's forcing small businesses to boost efficiency.
Yamaha is leaving California after nearly 50 years
Yamaha Motor Corp. U.S.A. is the latest company to leave California, seeking increased efficiency and profitability.
AI helps neurodivergent solopreneurs with key tactics and planning
AI aids solopreneurs with ADHD and autism in task management, energy planning, and business growth, increasing efficiency.
2026 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Ty Simpson, QB, Alabama
Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson enters the 2026 NFL Draft after a 3,500-yard SEC season with strong efficiency and ball security.
Mature Innovation or Machine Governance? Why Business Leaders Risk Losing Their Seat to an AI Agent
Speed became strategy. Efficiency became a competitive advantage.
The “Last Mile” Problem Slowing AI Transformation
Few companies have been able to fundamentally change their operating and business models around AI. The primary obstacle to progress is rarely model quality or data availability, but rather the “last mile” of transformation where technical capability must meet organizational design. There are seven frictions that contribute to this problem: proliferation of pilots, the productivity gap, process debt, the identity problem of tribal knowledge, agentic governance, architectural complexity, and the efficiency trap. To overcome these, companies need to focus on clean-sheet process redesign, strategically capturing knowledge, and managing their new digital workforce.
Cisco at NAB 2026: AI-ready Infrastructure powering the future of media and entertainment
Over the past several months, the Cisco team has been engaged in strategic planning for an important initiative in the media and broadcast space, NAB Show 2026. We are excited to be on site next month in Las Vegas to showcase how Cisco integrates our extensive portfolio of products to work together as a system — helping our media and broadcast customers drive the efficiency and agility needed to deliver world-class content experiences for their viewers.
Quantum breakthrough: China’s double-photon device breaks efficiency ceiling
Chinese innovation can pave the way for sharper medical imaging, unbreakable encryption and next-gen sensors.
BrightSpring Health Services Touts 2026 Growth, EBITDA $760M-$790M at TD Cowen Health Care Conference
BrightSpring Health Services (NASDAQ:BTSG) executives outlined expectations for another year of broad-based growth and margin expansion during a presentation at TD Cowen’s 46th Annual Health Care Conference, with CFO Jennifer Phipps highlighting volume growth, operational efficiency initiatives, and
Insane performance and efficiency without fans - Apple MacBook Air 13 M5 Entry Review
Notebookcheck review of the Apple MacBook Air 13 M5 with 16 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD and Wi-Fi 7.
Oracle Health embedding AI to improve care and increase efficiency
At HIMSS26, it will showcase how artificial intelligence is enhancing its EHR, reimbursement agents, cloud applications and more. The company "continues to focus on removing friction," says general manager Seema Verma ahead of the conference.
Did Strong Q4 EPS Gains Just Shift National HealthCare's (NHC) Investment Narrative?
National HealthCare Corporation reported past fourth-quarter 2025 results with revenue of US$386.51 million and net income of US$24.85 million, and full-year 2025 revenue of US$1.52 billion with net income of US$120.02 million. The sharp year-over-year increase in quarterly earnings per share from continuing operations, from US$0.39 basic to US$1.60, underscores meaningful efficiency and profitability gains. Next, we’ll examine how this earnings-driven improvement in profitability shapes...
Business rebates for energy upgrades
The City, in partnership with the Center for Energy and Environment (CEE), offers rebates for businesses making energy-efficiency improvements.
Productivity surges on investment in artificial intelligence
Labor productivity rose in the fourth quarter by more than forecast after the strongest advance in five years, adding to evidence that companies are striving for greater efficiency to contain costs.
Numbers show how much Trump has slashed government workforce
Federal workforce shrinks 12% as President Donald Trump's efficiency push takes effect, data shows, with thousands of government employees having left since September 2024.
Teladoc Health Q4 Earnings Call Highlights
Teladoc Health (NYSE:TDOC) reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results that management said were generally in line with expectations, while outlining a 2026 plan centered on product innovation in integrated care, scaling BetterHelp’s insurance offering, and continued operational efficiency ef
Galaxy S26 series leak reveals a surprising downgrade for battery health
Leaked Galaxy S26 EU labels suggest massive efficiency gains, but reveal a potential downgrade in long-term battery health and charge cycles.
10 Of The Least Aerodynamic Cars Ever Made
Some cars slice the air. These legendary bricks fight it, from vintage icons to modern track monsters, proving style and downforce sometimes beat efficiency.
Companies Are Choosing Efficiency Over Bold Climate Goals
Sustainability executives are wrestling with what their role should be amid continued challenges.
Congressmen introduce bill to delay controversial physician pay ‘efficiency’ adjustment
The bill has drawn support from nearly 40 medical societies, including the Radiology Business Management Association, which applauded the proposal Feb. 17.
Baystate Health lays off 117 positions to boost efficiency, according to officials
Baystate Health confirmed Monday that it has reduced its workforce by 117 corporate positions as part of what officials are describing as a step to drive efficiency and expand resources.
Viewpoint: Saving science and energy efficiency
Reggie Spaulding writes, Two thirds of Montanans understand that climate change is real and human caused, so it seems that our representatives should start taking it seriously.
Generative AI Revolutionizes the Life Sciences Industry Accelerating Drug Discovery, Cutting Costs, and Enhancing Innovation
According to data published by Precedence Research, Generative AI is transforming the life science sector, driving innovation in drug discovery, clinical trials, and manufacturing, while reducing costs and improving efficiency. With investments in AI, companies are reshaping R&D and achieving faster, smarter, and more personalized healthcare solutions.Ottawa, Feb. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As Generative AI moves beyond pilot projects to become a foundational tool in the life sciences, it acce
The balance of efficiency and entertainment with F1's 2026 rules
Energy saving will be a major focus of F1 in 2026, and while the challenge for drivers will be different, it could deliver drama in other ways.
Solopreneurs use AI to boost content creation efficiency
Solopreneurs like Katrina Purcell and Gigi Robinson use AI tools to optimize their content creation, boost efficiency, and enhance lead generation.
‘They put me on there to die’: conservatives unleash on GOP’s failures to carry out DOGE cost-cutting
The budget-slashing Department of Government Efficiency that upended the federal government at the start of President Donald Trump’s second term has stalled out on Capitol Hill, a reality that’s left conservative lawmakers fuming.
Competition and health care: Bigger isn’t always better
Bigger health systems promised efficiency. Instead, they delivered higher prices and fewer options for patients.
iPhone 18 Pro Max Rumored to Deliver Next-Level Battery Life
The iPhone 18 Pro Max will feature a bigger battery for continued best-in-class battery life, according to a known Weibo leaker. Citing supply chain information, the Weibo user known as "Digital Chat Station" said that the iPhone 18 Pro Max will have a battery capacity of 5,100 to 5,200 mAh. Combined with the efficiency improvements of the A20 Pro chip, made with TSMC's 2nm process, the device could tout extremely impressive battery life.
What Catalysts Are Reframing The Narrative For First Business Financial Services (FBIZ)
First Business Financial Services has seen its modeled fair value move from $58.20 to $67.25, with a slightly lower discount rate and more measured revenue growth assumptions sitting alongside a higher view of earnings efficiency. Supportive analysts argue this updated target lines up better with what they view as solid earnings quality and more consistent performance expectations, while more cautious voices see less room for error if those assumptions are not met. As you read on, you will...
This paper-thin chip turns invisible light into a steerable beam
Researchers have built a paper-thin chip that converts infrared light into visible light and directs it precisely, all without mechanical motion. The design overcomes a long-standing efficiency-versus-control problem in light-shaping materials. This opens the door to tiny, highly efficient light sources integrated directly onto chips.
TransLogic™ Launches Secure Tube System Monitoring for Healthcare Operations
BROOMFIELD, Colo., February 03, 2026--TransLogic, a Swisslog Healthcare company and a leading supplier in transport automation, has launched MYtranslogic, a breakthrough cloud-based repository, for North America healthcare facilities. The platform, developed in partnership with DevIQ, provides enhanced access to TransLogic tube system monitoring, helping prevent minor issues from escalating into system service interruptions that prove costly to patient care and staff efficiency.
Inside Nutrien’s Business Mandate: Commit To the Customer, Deliver Efficiency
Eight years after the merger of Agrium and Potash Corp. to form Nutrien, the company deploys an updated strategy unifying wholesale and retail operations.
Did artificial intelligence really drive layoffs at Amazon and other firms? It can be hard to tell
When Amazon announced it was cutting 16,000 corporate jobs, many assumed it was the latest phase of CEO Andy Jassy’s push to reduce the corporate workforce as AI brings more efficiency gains.
30% More Efficient? The Math Behind Aero vs. Steel
The data is clear: Aerodynamics provided a massive efficiency gain, allowing me to match a significantly stronger rider on the flats. Here is the math, plus the latest on the Vingegaard fan crash.
Dow to cut 4,500 jobs, forecasts weak revenue amid sluggish demand
The job cuts come as the company streamlines work processes by using automation and AI to lower costs and improve efficiency.
Business Travel Global Strategic Business Report 2026: Market to Reach $928.4 Billion by 2030 as Bleisure Emerges as a Major Trend Shaping Market Dynamcs
The business travel market is poised for growth driven by digital innovation, economic globalization, and evolving corporate cultures. There's a surge in digital tools enhancing efficiency, diversification into personalized experiences, and sustainability-driven strategies. Regional growth variances present notable opportunities. Business Travel Market Business Travel Market Dublin, Jan. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Business Travel - Global Strategic Business Report" report has been added t
Intel Panther Lake Arc B390 performance and efficiency analysis: Intel's new iGPU trades blows with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050
Notebookcheck analyses the new Intel Arc B390 integrated graphics in the Panther Lake Core Ultra X9 388H powering the Asus Zenbook Duo UX8407
What Elevance Health (ELV)'s Scale-Driven Efficiency Amid Membership Declines Means For Shareholders
In recent weeks, analysts including RBC Capital and Wolfe Research have reiterated positive views on Elevance Health, citing its scale advantages and strong capital efficiency ahead of its late-January 2026 earnings release. At the same time, Elevance’s shrinking customer base over the past two years raises important questions about how competition and product positioning are affecting long-term demand. We’ll now examine how analyst optimism around Elevance’s scale-driven efficiency shapes...
Your brain can be trained, much like your muscles – a neurologist explains how to boost your brain health
Challenging the brain by exposing it to new situations, tasks and skills can improve its efficiency, much like strength training does for our muscles. But maximum efficiency requires optimal rest.
Efficiency And Intention Defined Business Travel In 2025, Report Says
One of the key trends highlighted in the Business Travel 2025 Year-in-Review was a shift toward more intentional and efficient travel as trips were shorter in duration.
iPhone 17e May Not Suffer The Same Price Hike Fate As Apple’s Competitors As Company Is Rumored To Have Achieved A Supply Chain Efficiency Boost
Apple is rumored to have achieved a supply chain boost efficiency for the iPhone 17e, resulting in the device avoiding a potential price hike
Will PENN Entertainment's (PENN) Leadership and Tech Shake-Up Redefine Its Integrated Gaming Narrative?
PENN Entertainment recently announced an overhaul of its corporate leadership and technology structure, aiming to cut overheads, streamline decision-making, and more tightly integrate its digital wagering and brick‑and‑mortar casino operations. The company’s focus on eliminating duplicative executive roles and tightening cost controls highlights management’s attempt to address efficiency concerns amid mixed earnings expectations and industry views. Next, we’ll examine how PENN...
‘Adventures In Legal Tech’: Efficiency, AI, And Business Planning For The Solo Practitioner
We explore the most transformative AI applications for lawyers in this episode of the ‘Adventures in Legal Tech’ podcast.
Gov. Spanberger's first executive orders target Virginia affordability in health, housing
Gov. Spanberger signed 10 executive orders on her first day in office, targeting affordability, public education, healthcare efficiency & economic protection.
New public health facility opens in Wake County with modern features, expanded services
The new facility on Swinburn Street has a design focused on improving efficiency and enhancing the patient experience.
JPM26: Anthropic launches Claude for Healthcare to turbocharge AI efficiency at health systems, payers
SAN FRANCISCO—Anthropic is pushing into the healthcare market as it launches artificial intelligence tools and resources purpose-built for providers and payers. | Anthropic is pushing into the healthcare market as it launches artificial intelligence tools and resources purpose-built for providers and payers.
Exynos 2700 Chip To Leverage Samsung's SF2P Process, ARM C2 Cores, Improved Thermals, LPDDR6, And UFS 5.0, Bears The Internal Codename Ulysses
Samsung's Exynos 2700 chip reportedly prioritizes thermal efficiency via a unified Heath Path Block or heat sink for the DRAM and the AP.
Intel Panther Lake with Arc B390 takes on AMD Ryzen Strix Halo and GeForce RTX 4050 in our first gaming benchmarks
Intel Panther Lake promises a massive leap forward in terms of efficiency and iGPU performance. Our gaming benchmarks now provide first insights into how the brand-new Arc B390 iGPU stacks up against the AMD Radeon 890M, Ryzen Strix Halo and against dedicated Nvidia GPUs.
Top 10 African countries with the most business-friendly environments in 2025
Rwanda, Morocco, Mauritius, and seven other African countries emerged as the continent’s top performers in the 2025 World Bank business environment rankings, demonstrating notable progress in regulatory reforms, operational efficiency, and governance
iPhone Fold to Pave Way for Thinner, Brighter Display on iPhone Air 2
The iPhone Fold will be the first Apple device to adopt a Samsung-made OLED technology called CoE (Color Filter on Encapsulation), which could make the display brighter and thinner than previous panels, reports The Elec. In a traditional OLED panel, a polarizing film sits above the display to cut reflections and improve contrast. The drawback is that this film also absorbs some of the OLED's own light, reducing brightness and efficiency.
WellSpan Health Announces Comprehensive Migration of Technology Portfolio to AWS
Add to FavoritesWellSpan Health, the leading health care system serving Central Pennsylvania and Northern Maryland, today announced plans for a comprehensive cloud migration of its full technology infrastructure. Together with Amazon Web Services (AWS) as its preferred cloud provider, WellSpan will transition its applications, data and environments from traditional data centers to AWS. This migration will establish the foundation for delivering next-generation, AI-enabled health care solutions that reduce administrative burden and improve outcomes for patients across the region and beyond. Supercharging Innovation, Efficiency and Patient Outcomes WellSpan's migration of systems and clinical applications, which serve 1.2 million patients across nine hospitals and 250+ facilities, is expected to be complete by April 2026, one of the fastest full-scale migrations in the health care industry. This transformation enables WellSpan to unify disparate data systems for care teams and patients alike, achieving operational efficiencies and care improvements that fragmented systems are unable to deliver. “Our comprehensive migration to the cloud accelerates our ability to deploy new clinical capabilities that transform patient care while advancing our overall innovation strategy,” said Roxanna Gapstur, Ph.D., R.N., president and CEO, WellSpan Health. “When a physician can access complete patient imaging in seconds instead of hours, we're not just modernizing technology—we're improving patient outcomes. Our new cloud infrastructure also enables us to quickly implement solutions that will free our clinicians from thousands of hours of administrative work annually so they can focus on what they do best: caring for our communities.” The transition allows WellSpan to move away from a data center-based model and enables the rapid deployment and scale of AI technology. WellSpan’s strategic partner, General Catalyst’s Health Assurance Transformation Company (HATCo), facilitated the collaboration with AWS to support the migration. WellSpan’s transformation journey benefits from HATCo’s specialized technology solutions, as well as General Catalyst and AWS’s significant partnership to improve patient outcomes, which was announced in January 2025. “Our decision to go all-in on AWS will enable insights and innovations impossible in traditional siloed environments,” said Kasey Paulus, executive vice president and chief operating officer, WellSpan Health. “This is the largest health care technology transformation in our region's history, and it positions WellSpan to be a premier partner for technology leaders across the country.” “WellSpan is building a foundation with AWS that will improve care and outcomes for patients across their health system by bringing data together into standardized formats that are optimized for AI applications,” said Dan Sheeran, vice president and general manager, Healthcare and Life Science, AWS. “To do this, it is essential to have the most secure and compliant cloud when handling patient data, along with AWS’s built-in AI governance and responsible AI frameworks that follow the industry’s highest standards to protect patient information. We look forward to continuing to work alongside WellSpan as they unlock the cloud and AI’s full potential to deliver exceptional care to their patients.” Key Benefits of the AWS Collaboration Full Portfolio Migration: WellSpan will transition its applications and data from on-premises data centers to AWS, including full IT environments and specialized applications for functions such as nursing, cardiology, pharmacy and the company’s supply chain systems. This represents approximately 7.5 petabytes of clinical and non-clinical data and more than 300 applications—the most comprehensive health system cloud migration in the Mid-Atlantic region. Approved Architectures: AWS will deliver secure, WellSpan-specific architectures tailored to each build, ensuring compliance and reliability across the health system. Unified, AI-Ready Data: Migrating to AWS enables WellSpan to harmonize data across separate systems, transforming unstructured clinical notes and multi-modal datasets into standardized, AI-ready formats. Accelerated Results and Improved Outcomes: Automated data normalization and processing will enable the deployment of applications that reduce turnaround times for items such as analyzing medical imaging or patient records from days to minutes, helping clinicians get patient results faster and improving overall health outcomes. Reduced Administrative Burden: The transition to AWS will enable swift deployment of AI-powered solutions that reclaim thousands of hours for WellSpan’s clinical and corporate teams, allowing them to focus on patient care rather than paperwork. Elastic Infrastructure: Cloud architecture will enable WellSpan to scale computing resources dynamically, supporting seasonal demand fluctuations without infrastructure investments, as well as the rapid deployment of new services across multiple locations simultaneously. Most Secure, Compliant Cloud: AWS offers the highest network availability of any cloud provider, with more than 166 HIPAA-eligible services and certifications for global compliance standards, including HITRUST CSF. Built-in AI governance and responsible AI frameworks ensure that WellSpan’s data is protected under the industry’s most rigorous standards. Tags:News releaseInnovation and partnerships
Master of Science in Healthcare Informatics Expands Graduate Offerings at Manhattan University
Manhattan University expands offerings with a STEM-designated M.S. in Healthcare Informatics focused on data-driven care, outcomes, and efficiency.
Physicists built a perfect conductor from ultracold atoms
Researchers at TU Wien have discovered a quantum system where energy and mass move with perfect efficiency. In an ultracold gas of atoms confined to a single line, countless collisions occur—but nothing slows down. Instead of diffusing like heat in metal, motion travels cleanly and undiminished, much like a Newton’s cradle. The finding reveals a striking form of transport that breaks the usual rules of resistance.
High-efficiency broadband active metasurfaces via reversible metal electrodeposition
Light: Science & Applications - This work presents active metasurfaces enabled by reversible metal electrodeposition with exceptional optical tunability, spanning from visible to near- and...
2026 Small Business Resolutions: Expert AI Prompts Releases Productivity Roadmap
Expert AI Prompts launches a free guide to help small business owners save 5 hours weekly using 2026-ready AI strategies. Download the efficiency roadmap today. TOWNSVILLE, QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA, January 1, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — As the 2026 business calendar begins, small business owners and solopreneurs globally are facing a familiar paradox: the ambition to scale versus […]
The scariest word this year for workers from DC to Silicon Valley
"Efficiency" defined the 2025 job market from the federal government to Silicon Valley.
New technology eliminates “forever chemicals” with record-breaking speed and efficiency
A new eco-friendly technology can capture and destroy PFAS, the dangerous “forever chemicals” found worldwide in water. The material works hundreds to thousands of times faster and more efficiently than current filters, even in river water, tap water, and wastewater. After trapping the chemicals, the system safely breaks them down and refreshes itself for reuse. It’s a rare one-two punch against pollution: fast cleanup and sustainable destruction.
'Fragmented' Microsoft tools undercut efficiency at Amazon and Whole Foods, internal Deloitte review found
Whole Foods' use of Microsoft 365 apps remained disconnected from Amazon, leading to inefficiencies and security concerns, a Deloitte review found.
The DOGE mindset is still central to the Trump administration's agenda as 2025 ends
The Department of Government Efficiency effort was one of the most consequential and controversial – if not entirely successful – changes the Trump administration made in 2025.
Samsung announces Exynos 2600: World's first 2nm smartphone chip that might power the Galaxy S26
Samsung has announced the Exynos 2600 chip, promising notable gains in performance, efficiency, and thermal behavior.
Survey: AI’s role in business ideation is growing
Generative AI is beginning to reshape not just business operations but the way companies think, according to a new analysis in the Harvard Business Review. While many executives focus on efficiency and cost reduction, the authors argue that the technology’s greater promise lies in the ideation phase—the early stage of innovation where assumptions are challenged […]
Google releases Gemini 3 Flash, promising improved intelligence and efficiency
Google’s Gemini 3 family is now complete with release of Gemini 3 Flash.
Thermal Energy Receives $1.5 Million in Repeat Business from Multinational Building Materials Company
Turnkey heat recovery project for four two-stage HeatSponge boiler economizers to be installed at second customer siteOttawa, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - December 17, 2025) - Thermal Energy International Inc. (TSXV: TMG) (OTCQB: TMGEF) ("Thermal Energy" or the "Company"), a provider of innovative energy efficiency and carbon emission reduction solutions to major corporations around the world, today announced an order valued at approximately $1.5 million from a leading multinational building...
Musk’s doubts about DOGE spotlight political risks for U.S. Rep. Jen Kiggans
Republican U.S. Rep. Jen Kiggans of Virginia Beach is heading into the 2026 election cycle with one of the most precarious political balancing acts in the country, as her strong support for the Department of Government Efficiency collides with new doubts about the program — and the realities of representing a district heavily reliant on federal jobs.The challenge sharpened last week when Elon Musk, the billionaire tech executive who helped architect DOGE, told GOP podcaster Katie Miller that the initiative had been only “somewhat successful” and said bluntly that he would not do it again. In the interview, Musk acknowledged the political and practical blowback from DOGE, which was launched early in President Donald Trump’s second term with the stated goal of slashing government spending and reshaping the federal workforce.
The Political Limits of Algorithmic Governance
Algorithmic efficiency may undermine the very liberal democracy it was meant to improve.
Why Porsche Switched From Air-Cooled To Water-Cooled Engines
Porsche switched to water cooling to meet stricter emissions and noise rules, handle more power and heat, improve efficiency, and cut costs.
Are we in a new era for EHRs?
The healthcare industry is experiencing a fundamental shift in digital health infrastructure, one that prioritizes interoperability, clinician efficiency and patient-centered care – and where AI and advanced analytics play key roles.
COGE report recommends New Hampshire split apart health department, embrace AI
It was one of Gov. Kelly Ayotte’s earliest priorities this year: A “Commission on Government Efficiency” that would review ways to reduce cost and waste in the New Hampshire government and whose acronym, COGE, bore a striking resemblance to DOGE, the controversial federal effort led by Elon Musk.
Panasonic Whisper Symphony™ Transforms Your Bathroom with Entertainment, Comfort, and Innovation
Panasonic, a leading provider of ventilation and sustainable home comfort solutions, today announces its new Whisper Symphony™ exhaust fan, now available for purchase in stores and online at The Home Depot and Do it Best. Designed for modern homeowners and DIYers, this innovative fan enhances daily bathroom routines by combining Panasonic's superior ventilation, energy-efficiency, and immersive audio into a single, easy-to-install solution.
FIU helps small business owners to harness the potential of AI
The Florida Small Business Development Center at FIU partnered with OpenAI Academy to train entrepreneurs to adopt tools that boost efficiency and growth.
Advancing the America First Global Health Strategy Through Landmark Bilateral Agreements on Global Health Cooperation - United States Department of State
In September, I outlined the Trump Administration’s America First Global Health Strategy, which aims to strengthen U.S. leadership and excellence in global health while eliminating dependency, ideology, inefficiency, and waste from our foreign assistance architecture. Today, I welcomed Kenyan President William Samoei Ruto and Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi to Washington to sign the first […]