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Ghana: Next NDC Govt to Revist Cocoa Roads Project - Mahama

[Ghanaian Times] The presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress, John Dramani Mahama, says the next NDC government will revisit the cocoa roads project when he wins the December 7, 2024 elections.



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Ghana: GSE Bullish Performance Continues in Sept - Report

[Ghanaian Times] The bullish performance on the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) continued in September this year as the equities market saw some gains.




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Army changing the color of money used to modernize software

The Army will keep most software development efforts in ongoing development mode and not transition them to sustainment as part of its modernization efforts.

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There’s more in the defense industrial base than the Defense Department may be aware of

"One of the problems is the Defense Department doesn't use the software and data that all first-class enterprises in the world use," Jeb Nadaner said.

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Secret Service Director Cheatle likely can’t hang on

Secret Service is like a Navy ship that's run aground. The commander may not have had his or her hand on the wheel, but that's where responsibility rests.

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Using technology and innovation to enhance mission delivery: A conversation with Sanjay Gupta

What is the technology strategy for the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)? How is it using technology and innovation to change the way it does business? How has SBA adjusted its operations to meet the demands of its pandemic recovery mission? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Sanjay Gupta, Chief Technology Officer at the Small Business Administration (SBA).

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Enhancing innovation in government: A conversation with Dr. Ben Bensaou

What are the key processes of innovating? Can innovating be taught & enhanced by continued practice? What are the core traits of an organization this is built to innovate? How can government executives innovate and find new ways to lead? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions with Dr. Ben Bensaou, Author of Built to Innovate -- part of the leading through uncertain times series.

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How the pandemic changed IRS technology for good

Former IRS CIO Nancy Sieger, who will retire on June 1 after more than 40 years in government, said she found success during the pandemic by managing its risks.

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Stimulating dialogues up and down the supply chain at Automechanika Shanghai – Shenzhen Edition

From 15 to 18 February 2023, Automechanika Shanghai will delve into automotive transformation.




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Dakota is on the right track thanks to Rail Forum Membership

Dakota Integrated Solutions Ltd, a real-time data capture, printing, mobility and voice-enabled solution specialist, has recently joined the Rail Forum, a national industry body based at the heart of one of the largest clusters of rail companies in the world.




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LiuGong cuts machine inspection time by half thanks to voice-enabled solution from Dakota

With a history spanning 65 years following its inception in 1958, Guangxi LiuGong Machinery Co. Ltd. has established itself as one of the worldwide leaders in construction & earthmoving machinery manufacture. Having developed the first modernised wheel loader in China in 1966, LiuGong has expanded its product range to encompass 19 top-of-the-range product lines which it proudly showcases today.




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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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Speed, accuracy and agility in the age of omnichannel

Special Technology Report: Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Voice-directed Picking.

Contributors include VDC Research, Gartner, Panorama Consulting, Frost & Sullivan, Cap Gemini, Aberdeen Strategy & Research, Manhattan Associates, Dakota Integrated Solutions, Ehrhardt Partner Group, Indigo Software, Renovotec.




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US treasurer an agent for change

U.S. Treasurer Jovita Carranza joined Women of Washington to talk about resilience, building a strong community of supporters and expanding your comfort zone.

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HHS OIG data mastermind talks importance of networking, taking chances

Gigi Schumm welcomes Caryl Brzymialkiewicz, HHS assistant inspector general and chief data officer, to talk data integration and the importance of networking.

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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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Pay tribunal ruling will drive even greater uptake of automated handling technology, say Rainbow Dynamics

According to UK-based robotic and automated materials handling solutions specialist Rainbow Dynamics, the economic case for automating the key processes within a typical warehouse or fulfilment centre has been made even more compelling following the recent ruling that high street retailer Next must pay its shop assistants the same rate as its warehouse workers.




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ACS Postal Services partners with BIXOLON to enhance European courier services with mobile printing solutions

BIXOLON Europe GmbH, a subsidiary of BIXOLON, the manufacturer of advanced receipt, label and mobile printers, has entered into a partnership with ACS Postal Services (ACS), the Greek courier service provider.




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Make UK comments on speech by the Chancellor

Commenting on the speech by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Stephen Phipson, Chief Executive of Make UK, said: “Industry will welcome the Chancellor’s commitment to a vision for the economy which has a long-term industrial strategy at its heart.




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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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One in five manufacturing workers believe men are being paid more than women

A survey by workplace expert Acas has found that 20% of workers in manufacturing believe women do not get paid as much as men at their organisation.




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Alwayse Engineering partners with Rapid Racking to enhance custom Storage solutions

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.




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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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Retailers and malls embrace facial recognition and video analytics for enhanced security and footfall analysis

In the recent 2-3 years, an increasing number of malls and retail chains have adopted real-time video analytics and facial recognition to enhance security, customer experience and footfall analysis.




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Time to innovate, transform and drive a sustainable future at the 20-year anniversary of Automechanika Shanghai in December

Automechanika Shanghai will celebrate two decades of serving the automotive service industry. The show’s influence reaches all corners of China and extends out to the global market, making it a must-attend event for information exchange, marketing, trade and education.




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Getac enhances its range of versatile Android devices with launch of AI-ready fully rugged tablet

Getac has introduced the AI-ready ZX80, a brand new 8-inch fully rugged tablet, powered by the versatile Android operating system.




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Creed Foodservice adopts Microlise solutions to streamline operations and enhance customer service

Microlise Group, the global provider of innovative technology solutions, has announced the adoption of its software by Creed Foodservice, the UK provider of high-quality food & beverage products to the catering industry. 




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Solar Coca-Cola enhances distribution performance with Descartes routing solution

Descartes Systems Group has announced that Solar Coca-Cola, the second largest manufacturer and distributor of Coca-Cola in Brazil, is using Descartes’ route execution and fleet performance management solution.....




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State Department making sure change is more than just a name

Kelly Fletcher, the State Department’s CIO, said the newly named Bureau of Diplomatic Technology is aligning cybersecurity and customer experience.

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More than a dozen military families in Hawaii spark trial over 2021 jet fuel leak that tainted water

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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Change Healthcare to start notifying customers who had data exposed in cyberattack

Change Healthcare is starting to notify hospitals, insurers and other customers that they may have had patient information exposed in a massive cyberattack. The company also said Thursday that it expects to begin notifying individuals or patients in late July. Change Healthcare is a subsidiary of health care giant UnitedHealth Group. It provides technology used to submit and process billions of insurance claims a year. Hackers gained access in February to its system and unleashed a ransomware attack that encrypted and froze large parts of it.

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Meet Dale Haney, the White House groundskeeper for 50 years

Presidents come and go, but White House grounds superintendent Dale Haney has been a constant through the past 10 presidencies. As of this month, Haney has tended the lawns and gardens of the White House for 50 years. But he may be better known for taking care of the president's pets. Lately, he's often seen with Commander, President Joe Biden's dog. Haney started at the White House in 1972, and said he planned to work there for just two years. President Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, surprised Haney on Monday by planting an elm tree on the south grounds to honor Haney.

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Former US Sen. Jim Inhofe, defense hawk who called human-caused climate change a ‘hoax,’ dies at 89

Former Sen. Jim Inhofe of Oklahoma has died. He was 89. The family says in a statement that the Republican had a stroke during the July Fourth holiday.

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How GSA is delivering new IT capabilities faster than ever

David Shive, GSA’s chief information officer, said concepts like human-centered design and user experience has evolved over the last five plus years.

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Enhancing federal security: The vital role of observability in cyber defense

By implementing an infrastructure for observability, federal security teams can make better decisions about access and identity-based threats.

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For DoD, software modernization and cloud adoption go hand-in-hand

During this exclusive webinar, moderator Jared Serbu and guest Lily Zeleke, acting DCIO for information enterprise, Office of the DoD CIO with the Department of Defense will discuss software modernization strategy at the Department of Defense. In addition, Cindi Stuebner, futurist and senior director, industry markets, defense business line at Pegasystems will provide an industry perspective.

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Salesforce AppExchange

In our new Federal News Network Insider’s Guide, we share details for federal users about what the Salesforce AppExchange is, how it works and why it provides value to agencies by extending their investment in Salesforce.

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GSA: 75 years of adapting to the changing needs of agencies

Robin Carnahan, the administrator of GSA, explains why the agency’s mission has remained the same over the last 75 years, but how it goes about has changed.

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Build Your Own Mechanical Keyboard #HWZtechmeup S3 Ep03

Note:This video was first published on 2 December 2022
Give a lady a keyboard, and she types for a day. Teach a lady to build a fully-customised mechanical keyboard, and she will type for a lifetime...




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

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




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14-inch MacBook Pro (M4 Max) review: Familiar, but better than ever

The MacBook Pro gets a new processor and some other notable upgrades. Does that mean you should go out and buy one? #apple #macbookpro #m4max




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Change fatigue in enterprise IT: Let innovation come to you

More than two thirds of digital transformation efforts are stalled. So why not try easier, asks Avaya's Jay Patel in this guest blog.




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5G network specialist Celona launches expanded channel program

Celona reacts to the growing maturity of its channel by moving from a single-tier organization to a more diverse three tiered one, while complementing the channel announcement with new Aerloc security improvements for industrial IoT.




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Alitalia to lay off more than 2,000 remaining employees as liquidation nears

Alitalia to lay off more than 2,000 remaining employees as liquidation nears




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Deutsche Bank to axe more than 100 bankers in drive to cut costs

Deutsche Bank to axe more than 100 bankers in drive to cut costs




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Lufthansa reaches deal to secure stake in Italy's ITA Airways

Lufthansa reaches deal to secure stake in Italy's ITA Airways