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which are installed at the building sites data from HoloLens 2 and leveraging that record the wearer’s movements for
detect abnormality, they will send signals the computing power of MTWO Cloud, real-time feedback. The sensors send
to Azure IoT Central which will determine iTWOlens enables AEC companies to data to RaceFit’s app on a mobile device
if any workers are required to be notified achieve higher transparency on job site for analysis using RaceFit’s Fitness Ability
through smartphone applications. situation, offers better support to field Measurement System (FAMS) in the Azure,
This role-based process flow enables crew and enhances project management which delivers a wealth of information on
businesses to optimize and automate process. the person’s strength, stamina, flexibility,
work orders executions in the most Hong Kong RFID: By capturing IoT sensors coordination, and balance.
efficient manner, and can be customized data, Hong Kong RFID’s predictive Start-ups can utilize the Microsoft 5G IoT
easily to meet various business needs, maintenance solution utilizes 5G network Makerspace by registering at this link and
and to achieve digital transformation. to conduct real-time analysis for property entitle to the following benefits:
The machine learning capabilities of the management companies to conduct • Free Azure cloud credit for solution
solution can also predict the lifespan of the 24x7 monitoring service to ensure the testing and development (up to
IoT devices based on the signals generated performance of crucial assets and US$3,000)
in the past. facilities (such as escalators, pumps, • One-year technical consultations with
RIB Group: RIB’s iTWOlens solution motors, turbines) are operating optimally Microsoft experts including Cloud
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digitize the architecture, engineering and has developed many products, among them from Microsoft Hong Kong
construction (AEC) industry. By collecting a line of “smart garments” with sensors

Microsoft Launches Initiative to Help 25 Million People Worldwide Acquire
the Digital Skills Needed in a COVID-19 Economy

Around the world, 2020 has emerged content to help people develop the skills to pursue lifelong learning. That is why
as one of the most challenging years in these positions require; we are also announcing today that
many of our lifetimes. In six months, the (3) Low-cost certifications and free job- Microsoft is developing a new learning
world has endured multiple challenges, seeking tools to help people who develop app in Microsoft Teams to help employers
including a pandemic that has spurred these skills pursue new jobs. upskill new and existing employees. This
a global economic crisis. As societies At its heart, this is a comprehensive will bring together best in class content
reopen, it’s apparent that the economy in technology initiative that will build on from LinkedIn Learning, Microsoft Learn,
July will not be what it was in January. data and digital technology. It starts third-party training providers, and a
Increasingly, one of the key steps needed with data on jobs and skills from the company’s own learning content and
to foster a safe and successful economic LinkedIn Economic Graph. It provides free make it all available in a place where
recovery is expanded access to the digital access to content in LinkedIn Learning, employees can easily learn in the flow
skills needed to fill new jobs. And one of Microsoft Learn, and the GitHub Learning of their work. We are also pledging that
the keys to a genuinely inclusive recovery Lab, and couples these with Microsoft we will make stronger data and analytics
are programs to provide easier access to Certifications and LinkedIn job seeking available to governments around the world
digital skills for people hardest hit by job tools. In addition, Microsoft is backing so they can better assess local economic
losses, including those with lower incomes, the effort with $20 million in cash grants needs. Finally, we will use our voice to
women, and underrepresented minorities. to help nonprofit organizations worldwide advocate for public policy innovations
To help address this need, Microsoft is assist the people who need it most. One- that we believe will advance the skilling
launching a global skills initiative aimed quarter of this total, or $5 million, will be opportunities people will need in the
at bringing more digital skills to 25 million provided in cash grants to community- changed economy. While this represents
people worldwide by the end of the year. based nonprofit organizations that are led the largest skills initiative in Microsoft’s
This initiative will bring together every by and serve communities of color in the history, we recognize that no company can
part of the company, combining existing United States. Our vision for skills extends come close to closing the skills gap alone.
and new resources from LinkedIn, GitHub, beyond these immediate steps for job Sustained progress will require a renewed
and Microsoft. It will be grounded in three seekers. Employees will also need to skill partnership between stakeholders across
areas of activity: and reskill through their careers, and we the public, private, and nonprofit sectors,
(1) The use of data to identify in-demand want to make it easier for employers to and we’re committed to supporting this.
jobs and the skills needed to fill them; help. Our vision is a connected “system Following is a complete description of our
(2) Free access to learning paths and of learning” that helps empower everyone thinking and plans.

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