Operational technology suffers from a technical debt that renders infrastructure vulnerable to cyberattacks as it becomes further enmeshed with IT systems.

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Patrick Sullivan, CTO of Security Strategy at Akamai Technologies, joins host John Gilroy on this week's Federal Tech Talk to discuss Zero Trust and how to apply it to federal information technology.

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By the end of fiscal 2025, MSPB expects to fully eliminate the remaining federal employee appeals cases that built up during the five-year lack of quorum.

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

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Funding shortfalls will have serious consequences in the final quarter of this fiscal year because of unexpected bills related to security at the Capitol, National Guard officials warn.

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House appropriators want DoD to deliver new information on how it plans to deliver career technical education and recruit and retain personnel into STEM fields.

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Government attorneys appealed a Texas judge's finding that the Navy's strict religious accommodation process violates the religious freedoms of 35 sailors who refused the vaccine.

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Microlise has Mike Blackburn as its new Chief Revenue Officer. Mike is set to lead the sales and marketing teams in driving revenue generation and accelerating growth.

CargoAi has appointed global payment expert, Olivier Veyrac as its Senior Vice President for CargoWALLET. Over the past 18 months, CargoWALLET has been adopted by 5,000+ Airlines, Freight Forwarders, GHAs and logistic service providers.

Pošta Slovenije, the provider of postal and logistics services in Slovenia, is set to improve its logistics and delivery operations through a strategic partnership with FarEye, the last-mile technology provider.

Dakota Integrated Solutions Ltd, a real-time technology, printing, mobility and digital data capture solution specialist, has been awarded a contract alongside partners The Config Team, a leading authority in the SAP supply chain, to integrate a voice-directed software solution into Euro Packaging UK’s warehousing facility.

The advantages of 100% voice-controlled picking processes can now be tried out on any Android smartphone with the release of a new, expanded version of the LYDIA Voice Demo App, now available free-of-charge from the Google Play store. 

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.

By Aileen Ryan, President at RAIN Alliance.

As costs spiral across the retail sector, maintaining profitability is a growing challenge. Organisations are increasingly seeking practical, affordable solutions that enable them to drive operational efficiencies and reduce overhead costs.

SnapFulfil has secured another distinguished supply chain and logistics award. The Top Supply Chain Projects 2024 (formerly known as SDCE 100) profiles innovative application success projects designed to automate, optimize, streamline and improve the supply chain. 

Nordic fashion retailer Kappahl Group has chosen Vanderlande to automate a new logistics centre which will be located in the greater Gothenburg area in Sweden. The two companies have signed a contract for the installation of Vanderlande’s FASTPICK solution at the 34,000m2 facility, which is expected to go live in June 2026.

Having a label applied accurately, precisely and wrinkle-free is important as it elevates the product presentation, a critical factor in driving sales.

This research is a quantitative and qualitative assessment of the characteristics that explain a vendor's success in the supply chain demand planning space and helps assess its current and anticipated performance in the marketplace.

Goodloading - recognised as one of the top logistics startups in Europe, is currently working on a new version of the loading planner. Very soon, not one, but dozens of algorithms will be interacting with users. These include machine learning-based ones, which will evolve through the created projects.

The new partnership between supply chain software provider EPG and route planning solutions provider Greenplan has already reached a significant milestone, with the news that time-critical logistics specialist DANX is rolling out Greenplan in its Denmark operations.

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.

DHS Secretary Mayorkas activated the federal employee volunteer force “due to the anticipated frequency and severity of extreme weather this season."

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It has recently emerged that consumer habits amongst Gen Z are changing, with many now turning to social media for retail therapy. Weighing in on this growing phenomenon of social media shopping, Nick Drewe, founder of the online discount platform Wethrift, offers his insights:

It is becoming increasingly difficult for brands to cut through the noise of the loud marketing trends and tactics nowadays, and to truly connect with the right people. Consumers want more than just a great product – they want experiences that surprise, delight, and feel personal - that’s where the power of unexpected brand partnerships comes in.

22 October 2024 – Established trims, packaging, RFID*, and variable data solutions provider Trimco Group announces the launch of its exclusive new FSC™-certified (FSC C137962) and plastic-free RAIN RFID inlay** series – Trimco Group PaperMark. The inlays replace the PET substrate usually used in the RFID inlays with an FSC-certified paper substrate.

Alwayse Engineering Ltd has entered a strategic partnership with Rapid Racking Ltd, the UK's leading specialist in shelving and racking solutions, to integrate its precision range of ball transfer units into custom tables for roll-on/roll-off capability.

Almost one in five project management professionals working in the manufacturing sector who consider themselves to be neurodivergent have not told their employer about their condition, according to a new survey by the Association for Project Management (APM), the chartered membership organisation for the project profession.

Compact AutoStore system in a congested urban setting ensures the customer-centric focus required. Dematic has recently completed the final steps in installing and commissioning a compact automation solution featuring an AutoStore system for Spanish 3PL Grupo Servicio Móvil.

Digital Catapult, has announced that leading technology businesses will join the Made Smarter Innovation Digital Supply Chain Hub programme to apply deep tech solutions to bolster the resilience of national supply chains.

By Jed Spence, freelance writer.

For IT businesses large and small, the power of AI cannot be underestimated. By now, you’ve likely used the technology in one way or another and realised its vast capabilities. But are you using these powerful tools to their full potential?

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.

The international technology group Körber is driving the integration of supply chain and data orchestration platforms into its Werum PAS-X Manufacturing Execution System (MES).

Envirotainer, the global provider of secure cold chain solutions for air transportation of pharmaceuticals, has announced that the first commercial shipment using the new Releye RAP container has been completed. The consignment was handled by Swiss WorldCargo, carrier of intensive care pharmaceuticals.

A UK-backed biotech company has achieved a pioneering biocomputer breakthrough which is accelerating the development and manufacture of cheaper drugs and vaccines.

The aviation industry has been one of the hardest hit by the pandemic. However, Chapman Freeborn have shown how the sector has stepped up to help during the crisis. Here, we’ll look at how the company has helped throughout the pandemic and the challenges the sector has faced.

Global IT services company Delaware has signed a partnership agreement with asset management specialist, Collaborit, to develop and deliver Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) solutions to customers across the market of asset-intensive operations, helping them to maximise their return on their assets and improve reliability.

A lack of capacity planning is adding to the ramp-up challenge for many aerospace and defence (A&D) manufacturers as they strive to meet the ambitious production rate increases set by aircraft maker, Airbus, according to a report published by management consultancy Vendigital.

The Global Logistics Forum (GLF) hosted by the Ministry of Transport and Logistic Services, is set to gather a powerhouse lineup of industry leaders, innovators, and decision-makers in Riyadh from October 12-14, 2024, at the King Abdullah Financial District.

A-SAFE, the workplace efficiency and safety solutions provider, hosted the final event of the UK Warehousing Association (UKWA) Roadshow on October 3 at its Fathom3 R&D facility in Elland, Yorkshire.

The Interior Department's focus on human capital data analysis is born out of an effort to strategically align and support priorities of the department. Interior's diverse mission to protect and manage federal lands and natural resources doesn't get done without its people.

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The legislation comes after recent federal records controversies where officials lost or deleted messages, like the missing Jan. 6 Secret Service texts.

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Getac has introduced its next generation UX10 tablet and V110 laptop – two powerful, yet portable, fully rugged devices designed to thrive in challenging work environments, like those found in the utilities, public safety and defence sectors.

As digital natives, Gen Z -  those aged 10 to 25 - have been surrounded by technology, social media, mobile devices, and the internet their entire lives.  With nearly 40% of mobile users being Gen Zers, they represent the largest consumer group for video content - making them key targets when it comes to designing a successful app.

By Terri Knowles, freelance writer.

In the internet age, it’s sometimes easy to forget that customer service sometimes requires an old-school approach. Your clients have a problem, you make a work order, and your field team goes there to resolve it. While this process sounds simple, it could become a proper logistical nightmare, a nightmare that simple mobile apps could solve. With that in mind and without further ado, here’s how mobile apps can help revolutionize service management.

Food and drink IT specialist CSB-System has introduced a series of apps to enable customers to easily access their system at any time and from anywhere via smartphone, tablet or PC. This enables them to check the latest reports, approve process steps and carry out other tasks remotely or while on the move – which increases efficiency and convenience.

Walter Rose & Son, the multi-award-winning butcher, has rolled-out a digital distribution system with software from Podfather.

Ireland’s food retail and wholesale company, Musgrave, went operational at the end of last year with an integrated warehouse solution from Vanderlande, which includes the ADAPTO shuttle-based automated storage and retrieval system (AS/RS). The solution has been installed in Musgrave’s facility in west Dublin to support the company’s future growth ambitions and the need to manage labour scarcity issues.

LineView Solutions, provider of manufacturing optimisation solutions, has unlocked £5.4M in capacity increase at Britvic’s factory in Rugby, UK through Line Balancing Optimisation (LBO). LineView worked with the leading British beverage manufacturer to execute a comprehensive LBO training project over a two-week period.

In the food and beverage market, Fresh Produce businesses encounter unique challenges. Aptean, the global leader in food and beverage tailored Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solutions, addresses these needs with its cutting-edge, cloud-native solution, Aptean Food & Beverage ERP.