Best Iei Podcasts (2024)

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The Connector: From Unbanked to Banked 39:08

3M ago39:08

39:08

In this episode of The Connector, The Collaborative Executive Director Marquita Robertson and Center for Responsible Lending Director of NC Policy Rochelle Sparko speak with Institute for Emerging Issues Communications Director Jennifer Heiss about what it means to be unbanked, and steps those who are unbanked can take to protect their money and ge…

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The Connector: How Benefits Fuel Financial Resilience 25:42

4M ago25:42

25:42

In this episode of The Connector, SaverLife Vice President of Research and Policy Mat Despard speaks with Institute for Emerging Issues Communications Director Jennifer Heiss about how employer benefits - such as access to healthcare, retirement savings accounts, and more - can help employees and their families achieve household financial resilienc…

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The Connector: Connecting the 2022 - 2024 Emerging Issues Forums 28:32

5M ago28:32

28:32

In this episode of The Connector, Institute for Emerging Issues Communications Intern Adam Sichel speaks with IEI Director Sarah Hall and National Advisory Board Member Jack Cecil about how IEI’s Emerging Issues Forums from 2022 to 2024 all tie together as a thematic three-part series on supporting North Carolinians’ economic development. Cecil and…

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The Connector: Getting a Personal Finance Education 23:03

6M ago23:03

23:03

In the latest episode of The Connector, IEI Communications Director Jennifer Heiss speaks with Melissa Hart, senior lecturer in finance at NC State University Poole College of Management and adjunct professor at UNC Chapel Hill Kenan-Flagler Business School, about educating students of all ages on personal finance. Hart discusses the role technolog…

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The Connector: What Gives You Hope? 25:04

7M ago25:04

25:04

As the first full year of The Connector Podcast comes to a close, IEI Director Sarah Hall and IEI Director of Community Initiatives Samantha Graham ask the question: What gives you hope? Podcast guests answered this question throughout the year, giving listeners insight into the unique challenges and successes they see across the state in increasin…

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The Connector: Navigating Conflict at the Holidays 32:53

8M ago32:53

32:53

It’s the holiday season! As you prepare to gather with friends and family, now is also a great time to prepare to handle conflict and difficult conversations that may come up during your holiday gathering. In this episode of The Connector, IEI Director Sarah Hall speaks with MDC Vice President of Partnerships and Programs Calvin Allen and MDC Progr…

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The Connector: Previewing the 2024 Emerging Issues Forum 15:10

8M ago15:10

15:10

In this episode of The Connector, IEI Assistant Director Pat Cronin introduces the 2024 Emerging Issues Forum, Weathering Financial Storms: A Resilient Future for North Carolina Families. Cronin provides an overview of financial resilience and shares a sneak peak into what attendees can expect at the forum, including keynote remarks from The Washin…

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The Connector: Checking in with Wake Forest University Pre-College Programs 15:12

9M ago15:12

15:12

In this episode of The Connector, Wake Forest University Pre-College Programs Executive Director Kyla Hollingsworth discusses the long-term impact of their College LAUNCH for Leadership program - a free, nine month leadership program that prepares high school juniors in Winston-Salem, Charlotte and surrounding communities for college. This is the f…

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The Connector: Expanding Digital Access in Western NC 30:06

9M ago30:06

30:06

In this episode of The Connector Podcast, Institute for Emerging Issues (IEI) Digital Inclusion Initiative Leader Samantha Graham is joined by High Country Council of Governments GIS Analyst and Planner Tatiana Magee, and Avery-Mitchell-Yancey Regional Library Regional Director Amber Briggs to discuss how they got involved in digital inclusion plan…

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The Connector: The Role of Libraries in Digital Inclusion 26:39

10M ago26:39

26:39

A recent review of digital inclusion plans across North Carolina showed that libraries were the most cited community asset for digital access and support by people of all ages. In this episode of The Connector Podcast, Institute for Emerging Issues (IEI) Digital Inclusion Initiative Leader Samantha Graham and BAND-NC Project Specialist Jess Epsten …

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The Connector: National Support for Bridging North Carolina’s Digital Divide 26:27

10M ago26:27

26:27

In episode this of The Connector, guest host and IEI Digital Inclusion Initiative Leader Samantha Graham is joined by National Digital Inclusion Alliance Policy Director Amy Huffman for the first installment in our newest series exploring the challenges and opportunities of bridging North Carolina’s digital divide. Graham talks with Huffman about w…

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The Connector: Checking in with Wilson Education Partnership 28:44

11M ago28:44

28:44

In episode this The Connector, host James Herrick and Institute for Emerging Issues Assistant Director Pat Cronin are joined by Wilson Education Partnership Executive Director Robin Williams for the third installment of our “Checking In” series with members of IEI’s Educational Attainment Community Cohort. Williams talks with Herrick and Cronin abo…

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The Connector: Checking in with Isothermal Community College 25:59

11M ago25:59

25:59

In episode this of The Connector, host James Herrick is joined by Institute for Emerging Issues Assistant Director Pat Cronin and Isothermal Community College Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs Greg Thomas for the second installment of our “Checking In” series with members of IEI’s Educational Attainment Community Cohort. Thomas talks w…

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The Connector: Checking in with Communities Supporting Schools of Wayne County 22:30

12M ago22:30

22:30

In episode this of The Connector, host James Herrick is joined by Institute for Emerging Issues Assistant Director Pat Cronin and Communities Supporting Schools (CSS) of Wayne County Executive Director Selena Bennett. Bennett talks with Herrick and Cronin about the work CSS of Wayne County is doing to close the educational attainment gap and help k…

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The Connector: Pathways to the Workforce 21:58

1y ago21:58

21:58

In episode this of The Connector, host James Herrick is joined by Institute for Emerging Issues Director Sarah Hall and NC Tech Paths Director of Strategic Partnerships Ariana Williamson. Williamson talks with Herrick and Hall about her time on the Talent First Economics Task Force, the common barrier she has seen faced by groups of underrepresente…

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The Connector: Opportunity Youth (Talent First Tuesdays Special Series) 48:49

1y ago48:49

48:49

In the final installment of Talent First Tuesdays, Institute for Emerging Issues Director Sarah Hall and ncIMPACT Initiative Research Director Jess Dorrance are joined by NC Department of Commerce Economist Jonathan Guarine, Men and Women United for Youth and Families Executive Director Randolph Keaton, and NENC Career Pathways Workforce Connector …

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The Connector: Families and Caregivers of Young Children (Talent First Tuesdays Special Series) 45:36

1y ago45:36

45:36

In our Families and Caregivers of Young Children conversation, IEI Director Sarah Hall and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC Foundation Early Childhood Director Rob Thompson were joined by NC Department of Commerce Strategic Data Analyst Neil Harrington, NC Early Childhood Foundation Executive Director Muffy Grant and Community Action Opportunities …

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The Connector: Individuals with Disabilities and/or Neurodiversity (Talent First Tuesdays Special Series) 55:29

1y ago55:29

55:29

In our Individuals with Disabilities and/or Neurodiversity conversation, IEI Director Sarah Hall was joined by NC Department of Commerce Data Analytics and Research Team Director Oleksandr Movchan, NC Department of Commerce Executive Assistant to the Secretary Toya Crichlow, NC Department of Health and Human Services Assistant Secretary for Employm…

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The Connector: Transitioning Military and Their Families (Talent First Tuesdays Special Series) 39:10

1y ago39:10

39:10

In the second installment of Talent First Tuesdays, Institute for Emerging Issues Director Sarah Hall and Industry Expansion Solutions Director of Defense Industry Initiatives Michael Mullins are joined by Josh Levy with the NC Department of Commerce, Erin Ananian-Gentile with the NC Military Business Center and Tyler Klemas with Duke Energy Corpor…

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The Connector: Justice-Involved Persons (Talent First Tuesdays Special Series) 45:48

1y ago45:48

45:48

The Institute for Emerging Issues is hosting a special five episode series of The Connector Podcast called Talent First Tuesdays. In this series, IEI is welcoming back each breakout session panel from the 2023 Emerging Issues Forum, Talent First Economics to continue the important conversations that took place earlier this year. In this episode, IE…

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The Connector: What is a Workforce Development Board? 30:39

1y ago30:39

30:39

In episode six of The Connector, host James Herrick is joined by NC Association of Workforce Development Boards Executive Director Stephanie Deese. Deese provides an overview of workforce development boards—what they are, what purpose they serve, how they help communities and how people can get involved. IEI’s The Connector Podcast explores connect…

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The Connector: Supporting North Carolina’s Teachers 21:55

1+ y ago21:55

21:55

In episode five of The Connector, host James Herrick takes us back to the 2014 Emerging Issues Forum where the topic was teacher quality in North Carolina - specifically training, retaining and supporting world-class teachers in every classroom to secure our state’s future economic competitiveness. Guest Brenda Berg, president and CEO of BEST NC jo…

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The Connector: Recapping the Emerging Issues Forum 22:13

1+ y ago22:13

22:13

In episode four of The Connector, host James Herrick is joined by Institute for Emerging Issues (IEI) Practitioner-In-Residence Philip Cooper, NCWorks Commission Executive Director Annie Izod and IEI Director Sarah Langer Hall. Together, Cooper, Izod and Hall recap the 2023 Emerging Issues Forum, including connections that were made and explored op…

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The Connector: A Data Dive into Underrepresented Workers 16:40

1+ y ago16:40

16:40

In episode three of The Connector, host James Herrick is joined by Institute for Emerging Issues (IEI) Director Sarah Langer Hall and IEI Policy Intern Brodie Smith. The 2023 Emerging Issues Forum is examining ways to overcome barriers and help workers find employment and stay engaged in the workplace. As part of his internship with IEI, Smith took…

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The Connector: Inclusive Hiring 23:17

1+ y ago23:17

23:17

In Episode two of The Connector, Institute for Emerging Issues (IEI) Director Sarah Langer Hall is joined by IEI Practitioner in Residence Philip Cooper and Daniel Vuono with East Fork Pottery in Asheville. Hall, Cooper and Vuono discuss the importance of inclusive hiring and working with talent partners to open opportunities to overlooked candidat…

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The Connector: Underrepresented Workers to the Workforce 28:10

1+ y ago28:10

28:10

The Institute for Emerging Issues presents: The Connector IEI’s The Connector podcast explores connections being made across sectors, regions and perspectives resulting in a more vibrant and prosperous North Carolina. In Episode One, host and IEI Director Sarah Langer Hall speaks with IEI Practitioner in Residence Philip Cooper and Vitrelle Hospita…

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First in Future: Conversation with Governor Cooper 24:41

2+ y ago24:41

24:41

In this episode, we talk with North Carolina's Governor Cooper on his look back at 2021 and forth to 2022. We hear his thoughts on how we might get more people back into the work place and get 400,000 more people with skills and abilities beyond high school into the work force. He discusses his push to get more broadband home adoption to the people…

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First in Future: Can Kitty Hawk Take Flight? 59:10

2+ y ago59:10

59:10

In this episode, we focus on "Can Kitty Hawk Take Flight", a college solution for 1.5 million NC adults with guests Dr. Andrew Kelly, Senior VP Policy and Strategy with the UNC System; Dr. Susan Barcinas, Adult and Community College Education at NC State and Conni Branscom; Adult Completing Student at UNCC. They discuss one of North Carolina’s bigg…

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Connected: Upper Coastal Plain Digital Inclusion Plan 30:55

2+ y ago30:55

30:55

In this episode of the “Connected” podcast series, host Maggie Woods (IEI Policy and Program Manager and BAND-NC Program Director) speaks to Robert Hiett; Executive Director and Ben Farmer; Economic Development Planner for the Upper Coastal Plain Council of Governments . IEI's “Connected” podcast series explores the challenges of the digital divide…

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First in Future: Where Are The Workers 59:47

2+ y ago59:47

59:47

In this episode, we focus on "Where Are The Workers" with guest host Sarah Hall, Senior Policy and Programs Manager; Andrew Berger-Gross, NC Department of Commerce, LEAD Division; Barbara Brothers, Business Engagement Director, Capital Area Workforce Board; Trey Goodson, Marketing Director, NC East Alliance. They discuss the “the most difficult hir…

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First in Future: What NC Can Do About Hunger 57:51

2+ y ago57:51

57:51

In this episode, we focus on "What NC Can Do About Hunger" with guests Shevani Metha, Hunt Intern and NCSU Senior; Ron Dumas, UNC-Asheville and Ronnie Smith, past President of NCACC and Martin County Commissioner. They discuss the work of IEI's Pilot 21 focus on hunger. Find this also on Facebook, LinkedIn or YouTube, as well as Apple Podcasts, Ama…

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First in Future: Mental Health Reaches Critical Mass 55:48

2+ y ago55:48

55:48

In this episode, we focus on "Mental Health Reaches Critical Mass" with guests Chris Suggs, Founder Kinston Teens and Dr. Nora Dennis, Director, Behavioral Health, BCBSNC. They discuss making progress on mental health challenges. Find this also on Facebook, LinkedIn or YouTube, as well as Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, iHeart Radio, and TuneIn+Alexa…

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Connected: Digital Inclusion and Federal Funding 29:13

2+ y ago29:13

29:13

In this episode of the “Connected” podcast series, host Maggie Woods (IEI Policy and Program Manager and BAND-NC Program Director) speaks to Amy Huffman; Policy Director, National Digital Inclusion Alliance. IEI's “Connected” podcast series explores the challenges of the digital divide as well as opportunities for digital equity and inclusion in No…

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First in Future: The Future of Telehealth 58:01

2+ y ago58:01

58:01

In this episode, we focus on "The Future of Telehealth" with guest host Maggie Woods - IEI Policy and Program Manager and BAND-NC Program Director and guests Kim Schwartz - CEO of Roanoke Chowan Community Health Center, NC Representative Donny Lambeth and Dr. Sebastian Gimenez of the DHHS Office of Rural Health . Find this also on Facebook, LinkedI…

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Connected: Charlotte's Innovative Digital Navigator Program 34:17

3y ago34:17

34:17

In this episode of the “Connected” podcast series, host Maggie Woods (IEI Policy and Program Manager and BAND-NC Program Director) speaks to Bruce Clark; Executive Director, Digital Charlotte about Charlotte's Innovative Digital Navigator Program. IEI's “Connected” podcast series explores the challenges of the digital divide as well as opportunitie…

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Faith and Community: Rural Clergy Mental Health 46:13

3y ago46:13

46:13

The Institute for Emerging Issues presents a brand new podcast series: “Faith and Community” with host Kylie Foley, Rural Faith Communities Program Manager. We are having deep conversations with faith leaders & partners about topics that matter to faith communities, from mental health and aging, to digital inclusion and food insecurity. We explore …

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First in Future: How Churches & Faith Organizations are Recovering? 59:19

3y ago59:19

59:19

In this episode, we focus on "How Churches & Faith Organizations are Recovering" with guests Kylie Foley, IEI Rural Faith Coordinator; Rev. Kimberly Clarke Turner, Pastor, Triad Native American UMC and director, Institute for Early Career Clergy Development, Hood Seminary; and Rev. Andy James Director of Small Church Ministries and Technology, New …

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Connected: Building a Community-wide Digital Equity Plan in Forsyth County 35:51

3y ago35:51

35:51

In this episode of the “Connected” podcast series, host Maggie Woods (IEI Policy and Program Manager and BAND-NC Program Director) speaks to Layla Garms; Program Officer of Equity in Education with Winston Salem Foundation and Martha Allman; Senior Assistant Provost and Dean of University Collaborations at Wake Forest University about building a co…

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Faith and Community: Rural Food Ministries 49:47

3y ago49:47

49:47

The Institute for Emerging Issues presents a brand new podcast series: “Faith and Community” with host Kylie Foley, Rural Faith Communities Program Manager. We are having deep conversations with faith leaders & partners about topics that matter to faith communities, from mental health and aging, to digital inclusion and food insecurity. We explore …

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First in Future: After the Flood Waters Recede? 1:00:08

3y ago1:00:08

1:00:08

In this episode, we focus on "After the Flood Waters Recede" with guests Jim Fox, former Director of NEMAC; Mayor Zeb Smathers of Canton NC; Jeff Howell, Yancey EMC; and NC House of Representatives Majority Leader, John Bell. Find this also on Facebook, LinkedIn or YouTube, as well as Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, iHeart Radio, and TuneIn+Alexa. To…

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Connected: Supporting Connectivity for Migrant Farmworkers 33:53

3y ago33:53

33:53

In this episode of the “Connected” podcast series, host Maggie Woods (IEI Policy and Program Manager and BAND-NC Program Director) speaks to Natalie Rivera (NCFHP Internet Connectivity Project Coordinator with NC DHHS) about the sustainable initiative to bring internet to migrant farmworker housing across North Carolina. IEI's “Connected” podcast s…

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Faith and Community: Rural Aging 37:18

3y ago37:18

37:18

The Institute for Emerging Issues presents a brand new podcast series: “Faith and Community” with host Kylie Foley, Rural Faith Communities Program Manager. We are having deep conversations with faith leaders & partners about topics that matter to faith communities, from mental health and aging, to digital inclusion and food insecurity. We explore …

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First in Future: Power of Local Support in Educational Attainment 57:51

3y ago57:51

57:51

In this episode, we focus on the "Power of Local Support of Educational Attainment" with guests Dale Jenkins, former CEO Curi and co-chair, myFutureNC Commission; Dr. Laura Leatherwood, President Blue Ridge Community College; Rev. James Gailliard, Senior Pastor Word Tabernacle and member, NC House of Representatives. Find this also on Facebook, Lin…

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Faith and Community: Reclaiming Rural: Building Thriving Rural Congregations 1:00:26

3y ago1:00:26

1:00:26

The Institute for Emerging Issues introduces a brand new podcast series: “Faith and Community” with host Kylie Foley, Rural Faith Communities Program Manager. We will have deep conversations with faith leaders & partners about topics that matter to faith communities, from mental health and aging, to digital inclusion and food insecurity. We’ll expl…

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Connected: Cooperative Extension’s role in digital inclusion 39:31

3y ago39:31

39:31

In this inaugural episode of the “Connected” podcast series, host Maggie Woods (IEI Policy and Program Manager and BAND-NC Program Director) speaks to Kenny Sherin (Randolph County Extension Director and the Broadband Access and Education Coordinator for NCCooperative Extension) about Cooperative Extension’s role in digital inclusion. IEI's “Connec…

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The Trend of EV Charging Station in South Korea 21:42

3y ago21:42

21:42

Along with the development of electric vehicles, the related industry chain has also become shining in recent years, especially, the battery and charging station. If EV wanted to be same as universal as fuel car in the future, the universal of charging station will be the primary goal. Driven by the Green New Deal, the South Korean government promo…

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電動車普及的下一步，充電樁在南韓的發展趨勢 22:48

3y ago22:48

22:48

伴隨著電動車的發展，也帶動相關的產業鏈在近幾年大放光彩，其中的關鍵點就是電池以及充電站，未來電動車如果要像現在的燃油車一樣普及，勢必充電站的部署是首要的目標。南韓政府在綠色新政的驅動下，計劃性地推動基礎建設的綠色轉型，以及打造綠色經濟產業鏈，其中一項政策重點就是促進電動車的普及。從政府到民間企業一起共同努力，不僅加速電動車的普及，也準備在電動車產業鏈中來一個彎道超車。收聽最新一集的 IEI Podcast，了解南韓電動車最新的趨勢。 ◎更多資訊 IEI官網：https://www.ieiworld.com/ IEI會員專區：https://ieiworld.pse.is/AT5N2 　 ◎追蹤IEI IEI Live：https://live.ieiworld.com/zh-tw Fac…

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What is IEI's Positioning in Electric Vehicle Wave? ｜IEI Insight Talk 15:13

3+ y ago15:13

15:13

The concept of electric vehicles was first proposed in the 19th century. With the advancement of battery technology and the rise of environmental protection awareness, the development of the electric vehicle industry has been greatly enhanced. However, the most influential policy is the prohibition of the sale of fuel vehicles. All major traditiona…

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如何在電動車生態圈當中，找到威強電的定位 ? ｜IEI Insight Talk 36:41

3+ y ago36:41

36:41

電動車的概念最早於19世紀提出，隨著電池技術的進步以及環保意識的抬頭，大大提升電動車產業的發展，然而影響最大的，是各國提出禁售燃油車的政策。使得各大傳統車廠都開始往電動車的方向發展，他們的策略布局，將會是未來電動車產業一個重要的關鍵點。因此，2020年可以說是電動車的發展元年，未來的10年將會是電動車的黃金世代，其中自駕車的技術，也將會是一個核心概念。面對如此趨勢的改變，威強電在電動車浪潮中的定位是什麼? 又將如何在市場上取的一線先機呢 ? 電動車相關案例分享: https://www.ieiworld.com/en/news/con_show.php?op=showone&cid=1222 威強電官方網站: https://www.ieiworld.com/ Powered by Fir…

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How 5G Changes the Networking Market in Korea 17:54

3+ y ago17:54

17:54

With 5G sweeping across the world, the changes brought about by 5G have gradually expanded. It is already in commercial use in many countries, including South Korea, the United States, the United Kingdom, China, Taiwan, etc. Among them, South Korea has been the first to use it for corporations since the end of 2018, and for consumers since April 20…

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