Momenta Partners Welcomes Ned Hayes as Principal Partner
Momenta Partners, the leading global Advisory, Talent and Ventures firm focused on Digital Industry, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ned Hayes as Principal Partner in Advisory, contributing to their dynamic Startup Advisory practice. Mr. Hayes is an accomplished strategist, leader, and technical manager who – for over 20 years – has built and led teams to […]
Biometric Security Update: An Overview in the Covid-19 Era
Biometric identity was once the future: but what happens when they aren’t accurate or secure? Biometrics is a powerful technological advancement in the identification and security space. But with that power comes a deep need for accountability and close ethical scrutiny. After all, journalists have recently found that in places like Detroit, facial recognition devices […]
Biometric Identity Issues: Robert Williams Wrongful Arrest
The well documented wrongful arrest of Robert Williams is symptomatic of what happens when human beings delegate decision-making to technology that is not well proven or well vetted for accuracy. This is especially problematic when it comes to Black communities, because these algorithms are demonstrably less accurate with Black faces. (Details here) Robert Williams was […]
A Biometric Reckoning: Recognizing the Power of Technology in the Face of the BLM Protests
The murder of George Floyd happened one month ago. Since then, protesters in the hundreds of thousands have taken to the streets to proclaim that Black Lives Matter (#blacklivesmatter) and to ask for police accountability in the face of systematic racism. The vast majority of these protesters have been peaceful people exercising their first amendment rights […]
IOT Sensors: From Embedded to Pervasive (Complete)
Complete IOT Whitepaper, covers past, present and potential future of the sensor industry.
IOT Sensors (Part 4) — A Future of Sensor Dust
The fourth and final part of the IOT Sensor story… from past to present to future predictions. Looks at the emerging markets of “sensor dust” and ultra-pervasive computing systems. Download IOT Sensor Whitepaper by Ned Hayes – From Embedded to Pervasive […]
IOT Sensors (Part 3) — The Problem with Proliferation
The third part of the IOT Sensor story… covers large tech’s inability to capture a viable footprint in fast emerging marketplace. Download IOT Sensor Whitepaper by Ned Hayes – From Embedded to Pervasive (2020) Read Part 1 : IOT Sensors: From […]
IOT Sensors (Part 2) — The Emerging Sensor Ecosystem
The second part of the IOT Sensor story… from past to present to future predictions. Covers the emerging ecosystem. Download IOT Sensor Whitepaper by Ned Hayes – From Embedded to Pervasive (2020) Read Part 1 : IOT Sensors: From Embedded to […]
IOT Sensors: From Embeddable to Pervasive (Part 1)
The first part of the IOT Sensor story… from past to present, with an eye towards the future. Download IOT Sensor Whitepaper by Ned Hayes – From Embedded to Pervasive (2020) © 2020-2022 by Ned Hayes | License for Use: Creative Commons License – […]
Diversity in Tech: Why It Matters
Every year, for the last 5 years, I’ve spent a morning with a sociology class at my local university (courtesy of Prof. Kate Ayers), talking about my experience working in technology over the years. I specifically talk about diversity in hiring and why technology companies are increasingly emphasizing hiring across a diverse pool of candidates. […]