Nuclear Power in FL | CityClips #203
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Welcome to another edition of Tech Tuesdays! Brace yourself for a feasibility study of nuclear power in Florida—because nothing says "sunshine state" like a little nuclear energy. We’ll also explore how autonomous tech is keeping our roads debris-free (and our identities safe) and the latest on how a flawed cybersecurity update from CrowdStrike caused widespread Microsoft outages. Plus, don't miss our spotlight on TalTech and upcoming tech events in Tallahassee. Let's geek out!
Quick Summary
In this 203rd edition, here’s what we found on tech:
- Energy: Feasibility Study of Nuclear Power in Florida
- Transportation: Autonomous Technology for Road Debris Monitoring by CFX
- Cybersecurity: CrowdStrike’s Flawed Update Causes Microsoft Outages
- Featured Partner: TalTech Alliance | Luncheon Sponsorship
- TLH Tech Events: Data Science Certification in Tallahassee
ENERGY
NUCLEAR POWER IN FL
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State regulators in Florida are studying the feasibility of adding more nuclear power, including the use of "advanced" nuclear technologies at military bases, in response to a legislative directive. 🌟 | Tallahassee Reports
- Report Submission: State regulators will submit a report by April 2025 on the possibility of adding more nuclear power in Florida.
- Technological Advances: Advances in technology and efforts to reduce carbon emissions have renewed interest in nuclear power.
- Current Generation: Nuclear plants currently generate about 13% of Florida's electricity, operated by Florida Power & Light.
TRANSPORTATION
CENTRAL FLORIDA EXPRESSWAY
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Central Florida Expressway Authority is using innovative autonomous technology to monitor road debris in real time, ensuring safe and clean roadways for drivers while keeping their identities anonymous. 🌍 | GovTech
- Autonomous Devices: CFX uses four autonomous devices similar to dashcams to monitor road debris in real time.
- Cost Efficiency: The system costs $24,600 annually and has helped identify road problems faster for quicker fixes.
- Impact-Detection Sensors: CFX is utilizing impact-detection sensors to monitor guardrail damage and collisions on roads.
CYBERSECURITY
CROWDSTRIKE’S FLAWED UPDATE
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A flawed update from CrowdStrike caused worldwide Microsoft outages, disrupting hospitals, airlines, 911 services, and banks. 🌍 | GovTech
- Flawed Update: CrowdStrike's update caused Windows machines to crash globally.
- Impact in Florida: Florida's emergency services and several banks experienced significant disruptions.
- Local Response: Some Floridians deleted CrowdStrike from their systems to resolve the issue
- Faulty Patch: The issue affected machines running the Falcon Sensor product.
- Resolution: CrowdStrike issued a fix; manual intervention needed for some endpoints.
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TECH EVENTS
CITY + STATE
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Aug. 8th, Thurs. 11 AM to 9 PM EDT at 1400 Village Square Boulevard: Capital Chaotic Coders Share Night at Blaze Pizza | Learn More
Aug. 10th, Sat. 2 PM to 6 PM EDT at Donald L. Tucker Civic Center: 6th Annual Tallahassee Beer Festival | Tickets
- The VIP Experience: $90 per ticket (Early Bird Pricing)
- General Admission: $40 per ticket (Early Bird Pricing)
- Designated Driver: $10 per ticket | Learn More
Featured Event: Aug. 22nd, Mon. 12:30 PM to 5:15 PM at AC Hotel Tallahassee Universities at the Capitol: State of Technology - Florida Industry Forum 2024 | Register Learn More
- Registration Fee per person: $150 for Industry Insider – Florida members
- $250 for non-members
- $25 discount if registering by July 22, 2024
Sep. 28th to 29th, Sat. to Sun. 7 PM EDT and 2 PM EDT at Donald L. Tucker Civic Center: Star Wars A New Hope In Concert | Ticket Price Range: $20 to $100 Tickets
- There is an overall 8 ticket limit for this event.
- Door Time is 6 PM EDT.
Sep. 28th to 30th, Sat. to Mon. at Alachua County Sports and Events Center: 2024 Infinity Con Gainesville | Tickets
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