Author: Lily Evans
The Department of Defense's Defense Innovation Directorate is creating a new portfolio for integrating nascent technologies into military operations and recruiting industry for quantum sensors that can provide alternative position, navigation, and timing (PNT) capabilities. Initiatives have begun. According to commercial solution launch information posted on DIU's website on Thursday, the organization is seeking prototypes that can be demonstrated for military applications under its Transition to Quantum Sensors (TQS) program. The multi-year, multi-phase effort aims to mature the quantum sensing technology and demonstrate it as an “end-to-end Department of Defense operational utility.” The TQS program is part of the department's…
Stay informed with free updatesJust sign up for Chinese business and finance myFT Digest — delivered straight to your inbox.China is the world's largest oil importer. For decades, Middle Eastern countries, especially Saudi Arabia, have prioritized relations with China to protect their major customers. On the Chinese side, there is less urgency to retaliate, and exports to the region pale in comparison to imports. That may change now.As part of aggressive global expansion plans, a series of Chinese high-tech groups have begun expanding into Saudi Arabia. The latest is food delivery giant Meituan, which is looking to hire Riyadh-based staff.…
It feels like the World Tour peloton is still in the early stages of the 2024 season, but we've already reached May and the halfway point on the road calendar. This season has been characterized by on-bike trends, with Mathieu van der Poel and Tadej Pogačar winning all races, and off-bike trends, such as the use of larger chainrings. It has also been a season with a lot of success for Decathlon's AG2R La Mondial, with his 12 wins so far this season, making him the fastest to reach that number of wins since 2005.That success is clearly due to…
Prairie-based IT provider named World's Best Service Desk Organization in 2024denver, May 9, 2024 /CNW/ – WBM Technologies LP (WBM) is pleased to announce that it has received an international award from the Help Desk Institute (HDI) as a “World's Best Service and Support Organization.” The Help Desk Institute, a leading authority in the enterprise service desk industry worldwide, announced his selection of WBM technology at the recent SupportWorld Live conference. denver, colorado. The HDI Global Service & Support Awards recognize individuals, teams, and organizations that have achieved and maintained the highest standards of excellence in technical support and service…
Tetra Tech has acquired a systems integration and engineering services company primarily operating in energy, manufacturing, and other highly regulated sectors.Convergence Controls & Engineering will become part of Tetra Tech's Government Services division, and Tetra Tech aims to further increase synergies between its federal government and infrastructure businesses. Terms of the deal announced Thursday were not disclosed.Headquartered in Littleton, Colorado, Convergence designs, programs and supports industrial automation systems that help control the consumption and usage of building resources, including energy.Convergence also touts core focus areas such as customized digital controls and software solutions, data analytics, cloud data integration, and cybersecurity…
Volkswagen has revealed all about its newest camper van model in California. This model is based on the long-wheelbase version of the excellent Multivan and boasts more high-tech touches and a smoother drive than ever before.After teasing the concept last year, Volkswagen has confirmed that this is the first time its California campervan will be offered with an optional plug-in hybrid powertrain. The e-Hybrid delivers 245 horsepower by combining a 1.5-liter turbo gasoline engine with an electric motor and battery to drive all four wheels. Both petrol and diesel versions will also be sold.Although there is no official word on…
(TNS) — New cars are loaded with sensors and cameras these days, and one of the newest places is inside the rearview mirror, facing back toward the driver and passengers.Magna International, a Canadian-based auto parts manufacturer with U.S. headquarters in Troy, spent several years developing infrared cameras and electronic systems hidden inside mirrors to monitor drivers and passengers. .”The problem we're trying to solve is distracted driving,” said Nathan Pastor, the company's global product manager.In 2022, the most recent year for which data is available, approximately 3,308 people died and 289,310 were injured in crashes involving distracted drivers nationwide, according…
RSAC Some of the largest companies in the technology industry, including AWS, Microsoft, Google, Cisco, and IBM, are joining an effort led by the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency to make a series of changes within a year to make their products more secure. He promised to take action. CISA's Secure by Design pledge, signed by 68 organizations during Wednesday's RSA conference, allows them to “commit in good faith” to seven goals and visibly demonstrate progress within one year of signing the pledge. This is a voluntary promise. . they are: Increase the use of multi-factor authentication (MFA) across your…
The war in Gaza continues with repercussions. Among the slogans being shouted, the riots, the multiple narratives and, of course, the one devastating truth are issues that are rarely discussed explicitly in peacetime. There are more questions than answers these days. Israel's high-tech industry, Israel's most productive sector, has enjoyed unparalleled success for years, but is facing the cost of war and everyone is wondering what its future holds. I'm thinking. Although the military campaign is not yet over, the wheels of Israel's technology industry continue to turn. Investors may worry about their investments and companies may worry about global…
Today, Concentrix is recognized as a global technology and services leader, supporting numerous businesses across a variety of industries. Here, ahead of our attendance at Money20/20 Europe this June, we take a deep dive into Concentrix, going beyond its tagline as a technology and services leader to the innovative experiences and end-to-end solutions it offers. I'll take a look. For customers. Differences between concentrics Concentricx prides itself on providing a human-centered, technology-driven, and intelligence-powered approach, helping more than 2,000 clients solve their toughest business challenges every day.For Concentrix, this means processing billions of transactions, automations, and interactions for its customers.…