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Resources and Thoughts on COVID-19

By Isaiah Brown posted Fri March 20, 2020 05:52 PM

  
Our thoughts are with you all as we collectively push forward through these strange and trying times. As some people during this time are left feeling isolated and wondering what to do, we wanted to share some updates from around IBM on the process of tracking and defeating the virus, ideas about how to keep learning during this time, and how you yourself can contribute to the battle against COVID-19. 

Call for Code
Since its inception in 2018, Call for Code has leveraged technology to tackle some of the world's greatest challenges. The 2020 Call for Code Global Challenge has been updated to take action against both COVID-19 and climate change—two pressing issues that have the power to compromise our health, our planet, and our survival. Accept the challenge today.

Free Access to SPSS Statistics
In response to the worldwide pandemic, IBM will be extending the SPSS Statistics Subscription trial for active and new accounts through June 15. Learn more and sign up for a free trial.

Free and Fee-Based Virtual Learning
IBM is offering resources to help organizations make the most of our time working from home; to stay productive, keep your skills up to date, and continue conversations. Our recently launched IBM Data and AI learning Community offers on-demand learning programs including skills training, product education, and on-demand digital events. If you are new to the group, take advantage of one month of complimentary Coursera courses. 

Community Virtual Event Programs
As we are all faced with a new way of living, IBM Community is here to help you get through the lulls of physical isolation, keep your mind sharp, and provide you different ways to learn and share. Check out some of our upcoming webinars and our on-demand library to keep busy and build your knowledge - always at no charge to members.
Summit Supercomputer Research
The US Department of Energy has summoned the world's most powerful supercomputer, IBM's Summit, into the fight against COVID-19. In a day or two - what would have typically taken months - researchers were able to simulate 8,000 compounds in a matter of days to model which could impact that infection process by binding to the virus’s spike, and have identified 77 small-molecule compounds, such as medications and natural compounds, that have shown the potential to impair COVID-19’s ability to dock with and infect host cells. Read more on CNN.com.

Northwell Health on the IBM Blockchain
Northwell Health, the largest health group in New York State, joined the IBM Blockchain to help the state handle the COVID-19 crisis. The Rapid Supplier Connect blockchain network will save Northwell from the headache of trying to vet suppliers when this crisis requires them to act quickly. Read more on Forbes.com.


As I said before, we are all in this collectively - as a Community and as a planet. We hope that our site has become a place where you all have forged strong connections, and whether it be here or anywhere else across this increasingly digital world, if you're feeling alone or down - reach out to someone and know that we are all here for you.

Stay up-to-date on IBM's response to COVID-19 here. 












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Angelo radici
Tue May 05, 2020 03:30 AM

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Angelo radici
Tue May 05, 2020 03:30 AM

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Panagiotis Kontogiannis
Thu April 23, 2020 10:13 AM

When do you think this quarantine will end? I see that in Germany from mid-May life will begin to return to normal? Give forecasts for other countries as well.