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mkodo sponsors this week’s Haystack Digest.
Since 2001, mkodo has partnered with tier 1 clients to produce world-class omnichannel digital experiences in the Betting, Gaming and Lotteries sector. With recent awards for 'Mobile casino product' 2018 and 'Mobile bingo product' 2017 amongst others at the E-Gaming Review Operator Awards, mkodo prides itself on delivering excellence for clients.
mkodo is certified and licenced to work within highly regulated markets globally, and their experience and skill spans casino, sports-book, lottery and bingo markets, transforming creative concepts into exceptional digital experiences.
Currently hiring to expand their dev team. Check out their cultural values, engineering practices and more on the Haystack app 📲
🚀 Big Tech & Startup
The capital of Scotland is positioning itself as a leading hub for artificial intelligence (AI). With its rich history of scientific and technological advancements, Edinburgh is poised to embrace the potential of AI and drive innovation in various industries.
So, why is the city set to be the AI powerhouse outside of London?
The city boasts a vibrant ecosystem that supports AI development.
It’s home to world-renowned universities, including the University of Edinburgh, where groundbreaking AI research takes place.
Edinburgh hosts numerous tech startups and established companies working on AI-driven solutions, creating a dynamic and collaborative environment.
A recent study has unveiled that the Scottish capital has even pipped the likes of Cambridge and Oxford to be crowned the UK’s most AI-ready city!
🔭 Science & Futuristic Tech
It’s time for a space clean-up 🚀
A long-awaited goal of beaming clean energy down to Earth from space solar panels may soon become a reality. Researchers at Caltech said that a prototype launched into space was able to beam a small amount of power to Earth. 🔋 It was an important first for the nascent technology, and other researchers around the world are racing to make similar progress with funding from governments trying to reach their climate goals.
Why is this a major goal? Solar panels in space are able to generate up to eight times as much electricity as those that are land-based. The goal is therefore to harness the abundant clean energy from space.
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MCR DevCon guarantees; access to world-class speakers, the chance to forge connections with over 500 esteemed senior tech leaders and the opportunity to gain actionable insights that will help to transform your business.
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🧑💻 Dev, Data & Design
Why you need to know this…
If you’re starting a new role/company and hit the ground running by adding value as quick as possible, or if you want to know where you can improve your ways of working and boost your career at your current company in tech then this blog is for you…! I have found this to be the quickest way to do the following:
Feeling of being settled into a new company and belonging
Helping co-workers and boosting your network
Make good links with management
Feeling of being healthily productive (not overworked/stressed)
All which can result in adapting to change quicker, promotions… pay rises… title changes and being seen as a reliable and valued employee.
Understanding the business problems of your company can be a valuable asset in boosting your career. By having a deeper understanding of the company’s goals and challenges, you can position yourself as a strategic thinker and problem solver to name a few in addition to those mentioned above. Want to know how you can understand business problems? Read on…
⚙️ Miscellaneous
TikTok adds a new AI-powered tool to help you make better videos 📱
Spotify backs Joe Rogan amid misinformation claims 🎧
Hackers threaten to leak data stolen from Reddit 👀
📲 New on Haystack
Causaly | London HQ
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Luminous | Newcastle upon Tyne HQ
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