UC Berkeley, Netflix collaborate to analyze global broadband performance

The University of California, Berkeley, and Netflix have teamed up to analyze global broadband performance in order to improve the quality of video streaming for users around the world. The collaboration will involve using data from Netflix's Open Connect platform, which provides information on the performance of broadband networks in different regions.

UC Berkeley spinout to help companies monitor supply chains

A spinout company from the University of California, Berkeley, has developed a new software platform that will help companies monitor their supply chains in real time. The platform, called FourKites, uses data from GPS devices and other sensors to track the movement of goods, providing companies with visibility into their supply chains and helping them to identify potential disruptions.

UC Berkeley researchers develop new method to detect early signs of Alzheimer's disease

Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, have developed a new method to detect early signs of Alzheimer's disease using a simple blood test. The method, which is described in a study published in the journal Nature Medicine, uses a combination of machine learning and proteomics to identify changes in the blood that are associated with Alzheimer's disease.