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Nigeria: Agama, Bajomo, 78 Others Bag Fellowship of Stockbrokers' Institute As 210 Inducted Associates

[Leadership] The director-general, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr Emomotimi Agama and an Octogenarian, Senator Felix Bajomo were among the 80 Stockbrokers invested as Fellows by Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS).




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Nigeria: Oil & Gas Companies Thrives On Products Price Hike As Revenue Hits N2.97tn

[This Day] Following the significant increase in price of Premium Motor Spirit and other products, a total of six oil & Gas companies listed on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) generated N2.97 trillion revenue in in nine months of 2024.




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The crime of Sunday's Oscarcast wasn't irreverence, it was arrogance

The Oscars are done with, and much has been written about the ceremony broadcast already, so forgive me my three cents. But since I spent enough time expressing my fears about Sunday in the days and weeks leading up to the show, I figured I might as well complete the...




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There’s a gap in federal oversight of retirement advisors

"We made two recommendations to the IRS to improve its oversight over conflicts of interest," Kris Nguyen said.

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Mission evolution at the GAO: A conversation with Gene Dodaro

How has the mission of the U.S. Government Accountability Office evolved? How is GAO innovating the way it does its oversight mission? What does the future hold for the U.S. Government Accountability Office? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Comptroller General Gene Dodaro, leader of the GAO.

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CMS fills CIO role amidst ongoing HHS tech reorganization

HHS’ recent reorganization aims to bring more consistency to IT leadership roles, but former executives question whether it hurts the CIO standing even more.

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Targa Telematics expands its connected mobility solutions portfolio by integrating BMW and MINI connected fleet data

Targa Telematics – a technology company specialising in the development of IoT solutions and digital platforms for connected mobility – has signed a strategic partnership with BMW to expand its portfolio of solutions for connected mobility.




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Targa Telematics integrates Ford connected vehicle data to enable new smart mobility solutions

Targa Telematics – a tech-company specialising in the development of IoT solutions and digital platforms for connected mobility – has signed a strategic partnership with Ford to expand its range of connected car solutions, thanks to the integration of data from the car manufacturer's vehicles.




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VA makes gains in engagement in Best Places to Work results

VA raised its engagement and satisfaction score by 3.4 points, and maintained its fifth place spot for large agencies in the 2023 Best Places to Work rankings.

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Scrutiny intensifies regarding VA ‘bonus blunder’

House lawmakers are demanding answers from VA officials, after they approved nearly $11 million in bonuses to ineligible career senior executives.

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Mayorkas details DHS workforce gains, future plans

DHS improved in the 2023 Best Places to Work rankings. In a sit-down interview, DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas tells Federal News Network how it happened.

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Trimble announces major update to CoPilot commercial vehicle navigation

Trimble has introduced the latest version of Trimble CoPilot, an in-cab commercial vehicle navigation solution, with a major refresh of the user interface and trip planning functionalities.




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Boston-Based Mercedes-Benz franchise Intercounty Truck & Van achieves 40% productivity gains thanks to voice-directed maintenance & inspection solution from Dakota & Truckfile

Operating as a Mercedes-Benz franchise for over 20 years, Intercounty Truck & Van covers the five counties of Northamptonshire, Cambridgeshire, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire and Lincolnshire with dedicated commercial vehicle dealerships to support its ever-growing and wide-ranging customer base.




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Stack Overflow’s 2024 developer survey shows the gap between AI use and trust in its output continues to widen among coders

Stack Overflow has announced the results of its 2024 Developer Survey, the definitive report on the state of software development.

Stack Overflow has a long history of empowering technical innovation across its global public platform community as well as within private organizations ranging from startups to over 20,000 global enterprises leveraging Stack Overflow for Teams.




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Staff retention, issues managing different channels and legacy tech put warehouse operations in the spotlight

Manhattan Associates has announced the findings of its 2024 ‘State of Warehouse Operations’ research in association with Vanson Bourne, highlighting the current challenges and key opportunities ahead for the sector. 




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Seat occupancy sensors and gaming – IDTechEx explores printed and flexible sensors

Sensors act as a middle ground between the physical and digital. They measure all sorts of variables from touch, temperature, and heart rate across many different sectors, which IDTechEx’s report “Printed and Flexible Sensors 2024-2034: Technologies, Players, Markets” explores in detail.




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Logility acquires AI forecasting company Garvis

Logility, Inc., the prescriptive supply chain planning solutions provider, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Garvis, a visionary SaaS startup that combines large language models (ChatGPT) with AI-native demand forecasting.




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Bridging the Gap: How Sales & Operations Execution (S&OE) enhances Integrated Business Planning (IBP) to manage short-term uncertainties

By Stephen Dombroski, Director, Consumer Markets, QAD.

In today's dynamic business landscape, companies are continually striving to strike a balance between long-term strategic planning and short-term operational execution.




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How retailers can navigate the returns dilemma in 2024 and embrace sustainability with advanced route planning

In fact, up until the last few years, this service has traditionally been enjoyed free of charge for the majority of online shoppers.  However, due to an increased desire to reduce the cost impact on a retailer’s revenue, many retailers are now charging  for returns. For example, since the pandemic began, several fast fashion retailers have taken up the practice.




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John Galt Solutions unveils Galt Connect: linking supply chain solutions and innovators in a centralised hub

John Galt Solutions has launched Galt Connect, a hub connecting Atlas Planning Platform customers with technology partners and solution extensions to enhance their supply chain planning strategies and elevate operations. 




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Investigations into DoD struck a chord in 2023

The top Reporter’s Notebooks of 2023 continue to demonstrate the interest and desire for in-depth reporting, digging out more than the tidbits, but the stories behind the news.

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Army makes more IT organization changes in pursuit of unified network

The concept of a single network from soldiers' home stations to the tactical edge isn't new, but Army leaders say cultural changes are finally making it happen.

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Navigating the Intersection of Healthcare and Technology for Innovative Care Solutions

By Harriot Elmes, freelance writer.

The healthcare landscape is constantly evolving, blending technology and care in ways that were once unimaginable. In situations where traditional hospitals cannot reach, mobile hospitals help the healthcare industry to be nimble in their response. These modern marvels showcase how medical services can extend beyond the constraints of brick and mortar, reaching patients no matter where they are.




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Roadmap to IoT success with legacy manufacturing equipment

Smart machines can provide manufacturers with invaluable real-time insights into shop floor productivity, inventory, and potential quality and maintenance issues.

But buying new machinery to harness the Internet of Things (IoT) can be hard to justify, especially when interest rates remain high.




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Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Europe partners with AI-powered 7bridges to gain strategic advantage in its supply chain

Cost reduction is a focus for many at the moment and understandably so. Multinational pharmaceutical company, Glenmark, is just one of those businesses looking at how it can optimise its costs globally.




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Engagement with third parties seen as the greatest anti-corruption risk

A new report from global law firm White & Case LLP and the Risk & Compliance Advisory practice of KPMG LLP reveals the current state of compliance on key issues across industries, geographies, and organisational sizes. 




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Brother UK's drone gadget takes off with COPTRZ deal

Commercial drone solutions provider COPTRZ, has selected the AiRScouter line of head mounted display (HMD) devices by Brother UK to feature alongside its range of aerial photography products and UAV services for business.




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Summer, vacation, lost luggage: How RFID tracking can help with lost bags at the airport

Airlines want to use RFID technology to create solutions for lost baggage. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that from 2020, each piece of luggage will be equipped with an RFID tag.




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SOTI research shows four in five UK organisations need operational intelligence to optimise their mobile fleet

New global research from SOTI, in a report titled Mobility in Motion: When Technology Transformation Meets Operational Intelligence, has highlighted the challenges UK organisations face in optimising their device management.




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UNISOT's new track and trace technology bites back in the fight against global food fraud

In the aftermath of the recent Nestle E. coli outbreak, the false labelling controversy of foreign pork as British, the UK honey debacle, and a plethora of other cases, the prevalence of food fraud is at an all-time high.




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Congress passes stopgap bill to avoid government shutdown, 22% pay cut for feds overseas

The continuing resolution reauthorizes funds to avoid a 22% pay cut for 11,000 federal employees who spend most of their time overseas.

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Navigating the complexities of federal retirement benefits

Federal retirement benefits require specialized advice to maximize. Feds planning to retire need a fiduciary who specializes in federal retirement.

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Biden urges private companies to help narrow gender pay gap

President Joe Biden marked Equal Pay Day by spotlighting new steps aimed at closing the gender pay gap for federal workers and contractors

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Secret Service director steps down after assassination attempt against ex-President Trump at rally

Kimberly Cheatle, who had served as Secret Service director since August 2022, faced growing calls to resign.

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HSGAC set for big leadership shakeup

Kentucky Republican Rand Paul is in line to take the gavel at HSGAC, the main committee for federal workforce, technology and procurement issues.

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Upswing in direct hire helps DoD fill cyber workforce gaps

Nontraditional hiring, pay authorities were among the factors that let DoD significantly reduce its cyber workforce shortage over the past year.

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House Oversight leaders ask GAO to probe ‘root causes’ of federal improper payments

GAO estimates the federal government saw $236 billion in improper payments in fiscal 2023

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Episode 14: How to leverage customer experience as a tool for government marketing (and gain customer loyalty)

We are talking about “The Customer Journey”.  If you strive for a customer-centric culture, you must understand your customer’s journey—every step of the way. 

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Episode 24: Insights from expert Federal Sales Leaders: Standing up your federal sales organization and effectively driving revenue at end of fiscal year

Hear from federal sales executives who are thought leaders in our space. They will share their insights on 3 important areas for successful federal sales and marketing organizations.

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The subtle difference between engagement and experience in 2024 FEVS

As agencies look deeper into 2024 FEVS results, they may want to analyze the intersection between two key indices: employee engagement, and employee experience.

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Smithsonian closing museums and zoo again amid virus spike

The Smithsonian said in a statement that its “top priority is to protect the health and safety of its visitors and staff.” No reopening date is scheduled.

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Samsung Galaxy Watch6 and Watch6 Classic video review: All the upgrades, but are they enough?

Note:This video was first published on 23 October 2023.

What are the upgrades are you getting with Samsung’s latest Galaxy Watch6 and Watch6 Classic? How do they compare to the Galaxy Watch5 Pro?

Make sure to watch the Galaxy Watch4 review as well to know all the features of Samsung's BioActive Sensor and WearOS for Galaxy.

You can get the Galaxy Watch6 Series on Samsung's Online Store.




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Friday fun: How the Gillette Labs x Razer "gamer" razor brought back some memories

Zach stumbled on a Gillette x Razer razor recently, bringing back memories of the Heated Razor review and a close shave for his boss. #gillette #razer #philips



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