By Glen McCarty, Director of Velocity Consulting.

For those of us who still work in an office regularly, you cannot underestimate the absolute necessity of reliable IT infrastructure to make sure business operations aren’t interrupted.

Switching to managed print services (MPS) could represent a five-figure saving over three years, when compared with traditional printer ownership, according to new analysis from Brother UK.

Digital Transformation experts SolutionsPT launch a campaign to show why a combined approach simplifies the value of manufacturing intelligence.

By Jefferson Frank, freelance writer.

Running a business requires you to take care of multiple tasks every single day. From managing customer orders to tracking financial transactions, there are endless jobs that demand your attention. It's no secret that many companies struggle with managing all of these functions efficiently, especially back-office operations, which are the backbone of any organisation, but they are often time-consuming, manual, and error-prone.

"With Low-code, no-code it's no different than your standard traditional coding. You still have the ability to scan the code, said Jerry Hingtgen.

The post What’s behind a software development strategy at the Agriculture Department first appeared on Federal News Network.

Manhattan Associates has introduced Manhattan Active Supply Chain Planning (SCP), claimed to be the industry’s first unified business planning platform that enables bi-directional collaboration between supply chain planning and execution systems. 

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:

As we look ahead to the next year, retailers are focusing on strategic priorities that leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance operational efficiency and elevate customer satisfaction as Rory O’Connor, founder & CEO of Scurri, explains.

Manhattan Associates Inc. has announced that Yusen Logistics Co. Ltd, one of the largest global supply chain logistics companies, has selected Manhattan Active Warehouse Management to be implemented at its new, state-of-the-art distribution centre in the UK.

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.

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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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 Stephen Dombroski, Director of Food and Beverage Markets, QAD.

For many business organizations, internal departments working independently of one another is the norm. This norm creates siloed day-to-day functions and rigid disconnects in processes. This is especially true when it comes to sales and operations planning (S&OP).

An AI image generator tool has predicted what the future of food labelling might look like for consumers and manufacturers. This follows news that the appetite towards a more-carbon-friendly future appears to be turning amongst UK consumers after a recent YouGov survey found more than half of all young adults think they would eat a more carbon-friendly diet should carbon footprint labelling be introduced in the UK.

NFFE says skipped-over job duties that wildland firefighters perform for the Forest Service could mean they’re missing out on thousands of dollars a year.

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Boeing, where union workers turned down 35% pay hikes, is in big trouble. Both its commercial and defense sides are losing money, just as China comes on.

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Next week the U.S. military plans to begin draining fuel from World War II-era underground fuel tanks in Hawaii. Work to drain the 104 million gallons remaining in the tanks is scheduled to begin on Monday. 

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A trial for a mass environmental injury is starting more than two years after a jet fuel leak in Pearl Harbor's drinking water poisoned thousands of people.

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California’s Fort Ord has been on the Environmental Protection Agency’s list of the most polluted places in the nation since 1990

The post What Lies Beneath: Vets worry polluted base made them ill first appeared on Federal News Network.

Susan Diegelman, director of public affairs, AT&T, discusses 5G and what it means for consumers.

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GSA does not have authority to craft FSS policy and contract terms consistent with the key characteristics of leveraging collective buying power.

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Anyone who is unclear as to their rights and responsibilities should consult a lawyer, their agency ethics officer, and/or the Office of Special Counsel.

The post The Hatch Act – A federal employee guide to election season first appeared on Federal News Network.

EEOC’s new data sheds light on how preemptive measures can effectively remedy complaints before they garner the power to inflict serious reputational crises.

The post What the EEOC’s ADR report tells us about workplace civility in the federal sector first appeared on Federal News Network.

Citing the fact that the armed services are all undergoing transformation, the Defense Logistics Agency is striving to keep up with a new strategic plan.

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Former President Donald Trump won reelection, and will return to the White House for a second term.

The post Here’s what a second Trump term might look like for federal employees first appeared on Federal News Network.

Dana Laake and her special guest Caitlin Higgins will discuss immune-supportive supplements and specific nutrients that have been shown in recent studies related to COVID-19 to reduce the risk of respiratory tract infections.

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Dana Laake and her special guest Wendy Myers will discuss toxic metals that cause fatigue and how to detox them.

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A federal watchdog agency is recommending that President Donald Trump fire one of his most ardent defenders, counselor Kellyanne Conway, for repeatedly violating a law that limits political activity by government workers

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In this episode of Market Chat!, we heard from 3 senior government marketing thought leaders.  They shared insights and tips for how government marketers can strengthen their skillset in innovative government marketing campaigns, pivoting from face-to-face events to virtual events and how to use LinkedIn for your government marketing reach.

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In this episode of Market Chat we discuss Task Orders with 3 field experts. What are they? How do you market to them? How do you win them? Why are they so important?

The post Episode 23: Winning Task Orders: It’s not just about winning the IDIQ contract – that’s when the real work begins – winning task orders! first appeared on Federal News Network.

In the years since the 2020 election, the Office of Special Counsel has made a few tweaks to what’s OK — and not OK — for feds to do under the Hatch Act.

The post The Hatch Act ahead of Election Day: What’s new, plus a review first appeared on Federal News Network.

One person familiar with fed advocacy groups said: “Folks are trying to figure out how to respond, but have chosen to do more behind the scenes right now."

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A vendor of computer vision software protested a National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency award to systems integrator CACI.

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ChatGPT blocked 250,000 AI image requests of US election candidates

Apple's first event of the year is happening early tomorrow morning. Here's what we can expect.

Are the people tasked with making Macs better at keeping secrets?

The last A3 was a big hit for Audi. Will the new one be the same? I spent a weekend in one to find out.

I'm not sure what's more impressive, the Apple's new M3 chips or the fact that the entire was shot using iPhone 15 Pro Maxes. #apple #iphone15promax #scaryfast #mac

This is my Wishlist of tech I'd like to see at HP Amplify later this week. #hp #hpamplify #ai #ar #vr

Meteorite that crashed into English driveway is now at London's Natural History Museum

Humans aren’t quite ready for a chatbot takeover, according to a new study

Ireland fines WhatsApp €225m for breaking EU data protection rules

Facebook profits off hate and that's why it won't change, says whistleblower Frances Haugen

Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp down: How a social giant disappeared from the Internet

What is the metaverse and why is Facebook betting big on it?

Apple launches faster chips, MacBook Pro laptops and cheaper Airpods - what are the upgrades?

Spotify, Snapchat and Google Cloud report outages

The iPad mini gets ready for Apple Intelligence. Should you upgrade? #apple #ipadmini #appleintelligence

It’ll work with the Nintendo Switch too, as well as PCs, Macs, smartphones, and tablets. #steelseries #arctis ps5 xbox