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Recent Examples of harnessed
Similarly, smart devices implemented across factory operations are collecting an immense amount of data that needs to be harnessed into actionable insights across all levels of the organization.
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Steven Dudash, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
This means that activities like walking, bending, or even subtle movements can be harnessed to produce electricity.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 28 Dec. 2024
This transformative power is now being harnessed in cybersecurity by both attackers and defenders alike.
—Bankim Chandra, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Turning Seasonality Into An Asset When harnessed effectively, EdTech's cyclical nature can guide your organization's growth strategy.
—Achraf Golli, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
When collaboration is harnessed effectively, a team made up of talented people in multiple age groups can elevate traditional approaches to their roles by brainstorming creative solutions that lead to smarter, more efficient ways of working together.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Cornell researchers have harnessed a chemical reaction typically used in rocket fuel ignition to create a nanoporous carbon with the highest surface area ever recorded—4,800 square meters per gram.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 19 Dec. 2024
The Importance of Human Connection Harari emphasizes the critical importance of regulating AI to ensure its immense potential is harnessed for good.
—Chris Westfall, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
Given its larger mass and higher relative reactivity, deuterium could, at least in theory, make nuclear fusion more plausible if appropriately harnessed.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 14 Dec. 2024
Steven Dudash, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
This means that activities like walking, bending, or even subtle movements can be harnessed to produce electricity.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 28 Dec. 2024
This transformative power is now being harnessed in cybersecurity by both attackers and defenders alike.
—Bankim Chandra, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Turning Seasonality Into An Asset When harnessed effectively, EdTech's cyclical nature can guide your organization's growth strategy.
—Achraf Golli, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
When collaboration is harnessed effectively, a team made up of talented people in multiple age groups can elevate traditional approaches to their roles by brainstorming creative solutions that lead to smarter, more efficient ways of working together.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Cornell researchers have harnessed a chemical reaction typically used in rocket fuel ignition to create a nanoporous carbon with the highest surface area ever recorded—4,800 square meters per gram.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 19 Dec. 2024
The Importance of Human Connection Harari emphasizes the critical importance of regulating AI to ensure its immense potential is harnessed for good.
—Chris Westfall, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
Given its larger mass and higher relative reactivity, deuterium could, at least in theory, make nuclear fusion more plausible if appropriately harnessed.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 14 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for harnessed
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When used thoroughly, AI can allow faster decisions, boost output and shorten the time to market.Peter Benei, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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For example, one email can be used for important accounts like banking and another for less critical accounts, such as entertainment or subscriptions.Alex Vakulov, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
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This throwback is one of many utilized in the league that the team should go back to permanently.Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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The building hadn't operated as a church in several years, instead being utilized as a wedding venue for many in Indiana.Noe Padilla, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
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And digitalization isn’t just limited to the IT network, it can also be applied to the Operational Technology (OT) network as well - where the critical control (SCADA) operations that keep our lights on occur.Liana Ault, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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It’s taken years for society to believe them and remove the label applied by law enforcement, Quinn said.Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 8 Jan. 2025
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Default passwords are often easily accessible and can be exploited in seconds by knowledgeable attackers.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
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The iPhone maker will want to ensure these are patched before they are exploited, whatever the timing.Kate O'Flaherty, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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In the food industry, detailed market transaction data is employed to inform suppliers what to sell, stock and distribute.Virgil Bretz, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Sunshine Rides, the taxi company where Egan was employed, has suspended him and pledged to assist law enforcement, condemning the incident as unacceptable and harmful.David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
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