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Trump team vulnerable to cyber threats by not signing transition memos, experts warn

Transition experts say cooperating with GSA is critical to ensure the Trump administration has the cybersecurity resources necessary to protect sensitive data.

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Trump still forgoing ‘critical’ agreements for transition planning

Officials on President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team said this year’s transition planning efforts will be “about as different as possible” from 2016.

The post Trump still forgoing ‘critical’ agreements for transition planning first appeared on Federal News Network.




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Servicemember comes full-circle: Serving our nation as an Army sergeant, VA training specialist on the Digital GI Bill

Together, we can make sure that as veterans transition to civilian life, it opens doors to new opportunities and ways to thrive. 

The post Servicemember comes full-circle: Serving our nation as an Army sergeant, VA training specialist on the Digital GI Bill first appeared on Federal News Network.




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All agencies to give grant funding opportunities a facelift

A year since it launched, the Council of Federal Financial Assistance already is improving the transparency, accountability and results of grant funding.

The post All agencies to give grant funding opportunities a facelift first appeared on Federal News Network.




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Preventing and Reversing Chronic Health Conditions in Children

Dana Laake and her special guest Beth Lambert will discuss preventing and reversing chronic health conditions in children.

The post Preventing and Reversing Chronic Health Conditions in Children first appeared on Federal News Network.




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VA to remain ‘very discerning’ on health care hiring, calls on Congress to address $12B shortfall in December

The VA expects to grow its health care workforce to approximately 404,000 total employees next year, if Congress approves supplemental funding.

The post VA to remain ‘very discerning’ on health care hiring, calls on Congress to address $12B shortfall in December first appeared on Federal News Network.




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Union criticizes Justice Dept. sending anti-Semitic post to immigration judges

The Justice Department's immigration arm sent judges a morning news briefing that included a blog post from a virulently anti-immigration website

The post Union criticizes Justice Dept. sending anti-Semitic post to immigration judges first appeared on Federal News Network.




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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.

The post For DoD, software modernization and cloud adoption go hand-in-hand first appeared on Federal News Network.




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Modernizing Cybersecurity at the Defense Department

Thunderdome must clear an operational assessment and red team tests. DISA also faces the hurdles of scaling a new security tool and processes across enterprise DoD networks. We talk with DISA’s Drew Malloy about the challenges ahead.

The post Modernizing Cybersecurity at the Defense Department first appeared on Federal News Network.




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DISA pushes companies to adopt standards to ensure interoperability across zero trust architectures

During this exclusive CISO Handbook webinar, moderator Justin Doubleday and guests Brian Hermann from the Defense Information Systems Agency and Christopher Day from Tenable will explore zero trust progress and strategy at DISA.

The post DISA pushes companies to adopt standards to ensure interoperability across zero trust architectures first appeared on Federal News Network.




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Episode 16: Government and industry communication and collaboration – a discussion with Department of Homeland Security procurement

In this episode of Market Chat!, we heard from 3 senior procurement officials from the Department of Homeland Security. 

The post Episode 16: Government and industry communication and collaboration – a discussion with Department of Homeland Security procurement first appeared on Federal News Network.




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Episode 23: Winning Task Orders: It’s not just about winning the IDIQ contract – that’s when the real work begins – winning task orders!

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.




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Episode 24: Insights from expert Federal Sales Leaders: Standing up your federal sales organization and effectively driving revenue at end of fiscal year

Hear from federal sales executives who are thought leaders in our space. They will share their insights on 3 important areas for successful federal sales and marketing organizations.

The post Episode 24: Insights from expert Federal Sales Leaders: Standing up your federal sales organization and effectively driving revenue at end of fiscal year first appeared on Federal News Network.




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Strategic approaches to modernizing DoD warehouse operations

Learn how initiatives in the Air Force, Defense Logistics Agency and Navy are reinventing warehouse operations so that DoD teams can gain end-to-end visibility across their inventories, facilities and even people. Download our exclusive ebook.

The post Strategic approaches to modernizing DoD warehouse operations first appeared on Federal News Network.




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How agencies continue to build on data center optimization to modernize IT

Data center optimization efforts paved the way for cloud adoption and hybrid evolution across government. Pick up insights and lessons learned from cloud leaders at DHS, GSA, NOAA and SEC in our new Executive Briefing.

The post How agencies continue to build on data center optimization to modernize IT first appeared on Federal News Network.




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Young adults don’t trust federal government, deepening its hiring challenges

New research shows young adults trust the federal government less than any other demographic, adding to its hiring challenges.

The post Young adults don’t trust federal government, deepening its hiring challenges first appeared on Federal News Network.




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SBA initiates ‘seismic shift’ in small business contracting

Federal procurement experts say applying the “rule of two” to all task order contracts is codification of the Tolliver decision by the Court of Federal Claims.

The post SBA initiates ‘seismic shift’ in small business contracting first appeared on Federal News Network.




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Pentagon finishes review of Austin’s failure to tell Biden and other leaders about his cancer

The Pentagon has completed its review of Defense Secretary’s Lloyd Austin’s failure last month to quickly notify the president and other senior leaders about his hospitalization for complications from prostate cancer surgery.

The post Pentagon finishes review of Austin’s failure to tell Biden and other leaders about his cancer first appeared on Federal News Network.




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Biden blocks Chinese-backed crypto mining firm from land ownership near Wyoming missile base

President Joe Biden on Monday issued an order blocking a Chinese-backed cryptocurrency mining firm from owning land near a Wyoming nuclear missile base, calling its proximity to the base a “national security risk.” The order forces the divestment of property operated as a crypto mining facility near the Francis E. Warren Air Force Base. It also forces the removal of certain equipment owned by MineOne Partners Ltd., a firm that is partly owned by the Chinese state. The move was made in coordination with the U.S. Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States.

The post Biden blocks Chinese-backed crypto mining firm from land ownership near Wyoming missile base first appeared on Federal News Network.




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As recruiting rebounds, the Army will expand basic training to rebuild the force for modern warfare

The added training will begin in October and comes as the Army tries to reverse years of dismal recruiting when it failed to meet its enlistment goals.

The post As recruiting rebounds, the Army will expand basic training to rebuild the force for modern warfare first appeared on Federal News Network.





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Smithsonian closing museums and zoo again amid virus spike

The Smithsonian said in a statement that its “top priority is to protect the health and safety of its visitors and staff.” No reopening date is scheduled.

The post Smithsonian closing museums and zoo again amid virus spike first appeared on Federal News Network.





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Sony Float Run review: Do you really need running-specific headphones?

Note:This article was first published on 27 August 2023

Over-ear headphones are really mini speakers beside your ear. They are marketed as being "open" for environmental awareness during outdoor sport activities, but is this format too niche for regular use?

You can buy the Sony Float Run for S$199 on the Sony Online Store, as well as official stores on Shopee and Lazada.




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Ecovacs Deebot X2 Omni review: The AI Robot Vacuum You've Been Waiting For?

Note: This review was first published on 8 November.

Square is the new round. Zach lets Ecovacs' latest flagship robot cleaner loose around his home to see how its improved solid-state LiDAR and AI navigation handle his bar stool maze.

Read more about the Deebot X2 Omni's features here.

You can also buy it online from Courts as well as Ecovacs official stores on Shopee and Lazada for an SRP of S$1,699.




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HWZ explores the 7 forms of lightsaber combat in the Star Wars universe

Note: This video was first published on 14 Dec 2017 and is republished now in celebration of Star Wars Day.

Our teammate senses a disturbance in The Force. His investigations lead him face to face with FightSaber's Jedi Master Sas-Ejiid, who teaches him how to defend himself in the 7 forms of lightsaber combat.




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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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US recovers most of Colonial Pipeline Bitcoin ransom following cyberattack

US recovers most of Colonial Pipeline Bitcoin ransom following cyberattack





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Latest news bulletin | November 10th – Morning

Latest news bulletin | November 10th – Morning




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Apple iPad mini (7th generation) review: The little iPad that can (Updated)

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




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ASUS's first Google TV-capable smart monitor is the new ZenScreen Smart MS27UC

Need a compact smart monitor that can handle both work and play? ASUS jumps onto the smart monitor bandwagon with ZenScreen Smart MS27UC. #asus #smartmonitor #monitor




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Netflix’s ad-supported plan reaches 2nd anniversary, sees 70 million monthly users

The 720p resolution plan with advertisements is currently available in 12 territories. #netflix #streaming




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Barracuda launches community for partner SEs, opens up XDR

Barracuda Networks looks to connect and reward partner sales SEs and open up the "greenfield" SOC-as-a-Service market to more partners as it continues to incentivize partners to go deeper and work more across its lineup of solutions.




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Digitate takes unified observability to next level with new ignio Flamingo platform release

Improved unified observability capabilities are enhanced with new AI capabilities.




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Innovation in education: Tara Pasalic’s journey at McMaster University

In this guest blog, Avaya vice president of product management Jay Patel takes a look at one systems integration specialist's role in the digital transformation of a major Canadian university.




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SonicWall rolls out SOHO and branch office-focused TZ80 small business firewall service

The TZ80 firewall platform features built-in integration with cloud-native zero trust network access (ZTNA) and VPN as a service (VPNaaS) for hybrid environments.




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TotalEnergies' profits hit by lower refining margins in Europe

TotalEnergies' profits hit by lower refining margins in Europe




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US election: A turning point for global enforcement of Big Tech?

US election: A turning point for global enforcement of Big Tech?




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Nintendo reports lower profits as demand drops for its ageing Switch console

Nintendo reports lower profits as demand drops for its ageing Switch console




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European jobs at risk as car maker Nissan reveals major cutbacks

European jobs at risk as car maker Nissan reveals major cutbacks




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Elon Musk joining Trump's team would not impact EU Commission's X probes

Elon Musk joining Trump's team would not impact EU Commission's X probes




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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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Profits at power company CEZ hit by lower earnings in trading and mining

Profits at power company CEZ hit by lower earnings in trading and mining




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German auto and engineering workers to get 5.5% wage rise after union negotiations

German auto and engineering workers to get 5.5% wage rise after union negotiations




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Burundi’s musical greeting akazehe tries to resist modernisation

Burundi’s musical greeting akazehe tries to resist modernisation




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Stunning footage of huge dust tornado swirling near Sharjah in UAE

Stunning footage of huge dust tornado swirling near Sharjah in UAE




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Baby pygmy hippo Toni’s underwater debut delights Berlin Zoo visitors

Baby pygmy hippo Toni’s underwater debut delights Berlin Zoo visitors




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Humanitarian crisis in Gaza: 2 million at risk of famine

Humanitarian crisis in Gaza: 2 million at risk of famine