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LUBBOCK, Texas (News Release) – Texas Tech University has been awarded approximately $2.5 million from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to establish a university-based cybersecurity center focused on the local electrical industry.This project is part of a $15 million investment from DOE to establish six university-based power cybersecurity centers across the country.Stephen Bain, chair of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering in the Edward E. Whitaker Jr. College of Engineering, will lead the project at Texas Tech University.”Congratulations to Dr. Bain and his team,” said Whitaker College of Engineering Dean Roland Farrar. “I am especially proud that the…
Spiceworks News & Insights brings you 1 of April 2024's essential technology conferences and a curated catalog of events. Check out the 5 most important conferences coming up this month. The technology industry is expected to record “moderate” growth in 2024, which is welcome as recession and inflationary forces due to global geopolitical upheavals and other supply constraints will weaken. in The state of IT in 2024: What about your organization?Aberdeen Strategy & Research found that 66% of organizations plan to increase their IT investments in 2024. Correspondingly, in its 2024 Technology Industry Outlook Report, Deloitte found that 55% of…
Truckee, California — News comes in that two people were killed Saturday when a small plane crashed while attempting to land at Truckee Airport.According to Israeli media, Liron Petrushka and Naomi Petrushka are originally from Israel and had lived in California in recent years.The couple were both technology entrepreneurs and investors.They invested in Palo Alto-based venture capital firm UpWest.They are survived by four children.Read more: With all the recent headlines about panels and tires falling from planes, is it safe to fly?The Daher TBM900 took off from Denver, Colorado, on Saturday afternoon, according to aircraft tracking company FlightAware.Police said the…
With the start of a new quarter, the Personal Consumption Expenditure (PCE) price index is giving hope of a rate cut in the near future.Is Bitcoin a good speculative investment?The core PCE price index, which excludes food and energy prices, rose 0.3% in February, weaker than expected and roughly in line with the Fed's forecast. Fed Chairman Jerome Powell is in no hurry to cut rates, but Friday's index results have raised investor expectations for a rate cut by the end of the second quarter.The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.6% to $39,561 Monday morning. The S&P 500 fell 0.3%,…
what's happening?The Nasdaq Composite Index far outperformed other indexes, buoyed by the growth of tech giants, as softening inflation data led to higher expectations for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates.What does this mean?Growth in the U.S. personal consumption expenditure (PCE) price index, an important inflation indicator, has been slower than expected, raising speculation that the U.S. Federal Reserve will cut interest rates. According to CME Group's FedWatch tool, odds suggest a 66% chance of a 25 basis point rate cut by mid-year. Investors are betting on a dovish shift from the Fed after Chairman Powell acknowledged this gradual…
Written by Charles W. Thurston April 1, 2024 Opportunities are emerging for solar developers to collaborate with alternative transmission technology providers on pilot and full-scale projects that help improve the grid. These opportunities are funded by both state and federal programs aimed at improving the electric grid, including distribution activities, and benefit a wide range of affected consumers, businesses, utilities, and commissions. He said he participated in a March 12 webinar hosted by state and federal officials. World Resources Institute.This webinar, entitled “Maximizing Existing and New Infrastructure Through Advanced Transmission Technologies,” reviews several emerging grid enhancement technologies (GETs) and discusses…
insider brief Nemesis Technologies Capital Partners will be integrated into PM Enterprise. PM Enterprise is a Japan-based single-family firm known for its deep family values, innovation, and commitment to philanthropy. The firm is headed by Pierre Maurier and his family. Press Release – Nemesis Technologies Capital Partners is excited to announce a pivotal chapter in its journey, marking a significant milestone in the venture capital and private equity space. Since its inception, Nemesis has been at the forefront of innovation, leading the industry with breakthrough features and a focus on advanced deep tech, propelling the company ahead of its peers.…
In 2024, the work landscape continues to change dramatically due to rapid advances in technology and the proliferation of AI-infused tools. As organizations navigate this new reality, the partnership between HR and IT is more important than ever in shaping the future of how work is done. It's not just about implementing cutting-edge technology. It's about creating seamless, data-driven experiences that empower employees and drive real, purposeful outcomes. How do you know if your HR and IT teams are truly working together effectively? Five key (but not the only) questions organizations should ask to ensure the health of this important…
He calls it “Cogen's Farm.” David Cogen is happy to explain that after careful research and discussions with agronomists, he has already selected the corn varieties he will plant this spring.But on a warm day in early March, Cogen is already feeling anxious and like a seasoned farmer. Perhaps he should plant earlier than his original plan. As it turned out, the weather was very warm.Debates about hybrid seed selection and planting dates are the kinds of conversations that unfold in diners, coffee shops, hardware stores and hardware stores across Iowa each spring.But Cogen's Farm is a little different. The…
The promise of fusion energy has long been out of touch with reality.Widely regarded as a holy grail technology due to its potential to produce nearly limitless clean energy, fusion power cannot be brought onto the grid despite decades of research. There's a joke going around that says, “Years away.”But that timeline may finally be compressing, thanks to recent technological advances and increased capital from private investors such as Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos and Sam Altman. The industry has raised more than $6 billion in funding to date, according to data from the Fusion Industry Association (FIA), with companies like…