Public sector

Trench Ltd. electrical manufacturing workers go on strike

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Saturday, September 14, 2024
Parent, Public sector, Social justice, Triton, Policy, Private sector, Unifor, Siemens Canada, Local, Ethics, Management

"These are workers who are responsible for providing materials for public sector electrical utilities and they deserve good jobs and fair wages.

Key Points: 
  • "These are workers who are responsible for providing materials for public sector electrical utilities and they deserve good jobs and fair wages.
  • Trench Ltd. is an electrical manufacturing company specializing in high-voltage technology.
  • "We want the company to live up to the ethics they profess and address the needs of their workers."
  • Unifor is Canada's largest union in the private sector, representing 320,000 workers in every major area of the economy.

Verizon Business’ award-winning Innovation Sessions head back to the nation’s capital

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Friday, September 13, 2024
Verizon Business, Ted Leonsis, Senior ice hockey, Water, Robert Williams (robot fatality), Business development, NHL, Public sector, DHS, Communication, National Hockey League, NWS, History, United States Secret Service, Tactic, Verizon Communications, National Labor Relations Board, Invention, Small business, Weather, Secret Service, Capital One Arena, Ericsson, RSVP, NLRB, Partnership, Federation, SPOT, Emergency, National Weather Service

NEW YORK, Sept. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon Business is set to bring the latest iteration of its Innovation Sessions tour to Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. on September 17. This event, held in partnership with Ericsson, will showcase innovations changing the business landscape across the public and private sectors.

Key Points: 
  • This event, held in partnership with Ericsson, will showcase innovations changing the business landscape across the public and private sectors.
  • That’s the spirit of what our Innovation Sessions are all about,” said Massimo Peselli, Chief Revenue Officer, Global Enterprise & Public Sector, at Verizon Business.
  • “We're thrilled to collaborate with Verizon Business for their upcoming Innovation Session in the heart of Washington, DC.
  • Visit Verizon Innovation Sessions to RSVP and learn more.

2024 Conference for Advancing the Public Sector Speakers Announced

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Thursday, September 12, 2024
Public sector, AWS, TMA, Amazon Web Services, CPI, MCP, Conference, CAPS, Fire department, Automation, Public, APCO, Insurance, SAIC, Artificial intelligence, Microsoft, Management

STATE COLLEGE, Pa., Sept. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mission Critical Partners (MCP) announced today the speakers for its fifth annual Conference for Advancing the Public Sector (CAPS). The two-day, virtual conference, which will be held September 17-18, 2024, is created for leaders of public-sector organizations. Featured speakers include the following:

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  • A two-day virtual event, CAPS will feature a wide range of experts across the public sector.
  • STATE COLLEGE, Pa., Sept. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mission Critical Partners (MCP) announced today the speakers for its fifth annual Conference for Advancing the Public Sector (CAPS).
  • The two-day, virtual conference, which will be held September 17-18, 2024, is created for leaders of public-sector organizations.
  • Featured speakers include the following:
    Since its inception five years ago, CAPS has featured the public-sector's brightest minds exploring its greatest challenges and opportunities, and this year's conference is no exception.

Government Employee Engagement Training for Internal Communication Strategies: Security, Compliance, Productivity, and Employee Engagement (Reston, United States - Sept 24-26, 2024/ON-DEMAND) - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, September 12, 2024
Training, Education, News, Consultant, Internal, Public sector, Government, Policy, Organization, Microsoft, Management

The "Government Employee Engagement Training Internal Communication Strategies for Hybrid Workforce Engagement, Digital Employee Experience Enhancement, and Maximum Mission Delivery" conference has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Government Employee Engagement Training Internal Communication Strategies for Hybrid Workforce Engagement, Digital Employee Experience Enhancement, and Maximum Mission Delivery" conference has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Government Employee Engagement Training will gather internal communications, employee engagement, and digital workplace professionals from all levels of government (federal, state, territorial, tribal, and local) to share and learn strategies and best practices for public sector employee communications and engagement.
  • Discover strategies to boost employee engagement, enhance employee experience, strengthen your employer brand, and foster collaboration within your agency's digital workplace.
  • Participate in workshops and sessions led by experts in government communications, the Microsoft 365 Government toolset, and employee engagement.

Compass UOL Expands U.S. Team to Drive Growth of Gen AI Services on AWS

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Thursday, September 12, 2024
Cloud, AWS, Public sector, Cornell University, Architecture, Compass, Organization, Insurance, Channel, Gen, FitzGerald dynasty, Marketing, SAN, Sales

This expansion marks a significant milestone for Compass UOL as it gears up to meet the evolving needs of enterprise organizations across the region.

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  • This expansion marks a significant milestone for Compass UOL as it gears up to meet the evolving needs of enterprise organizations across the region.
  • Tim FitzGerald joins Compass UOL as a key leader in this expansion, bringing over 25 years of leadership experience with a proven track record of driving business growth and innovation.
  • “Joining Compass UOL at this pivotal time is an incredible opportunity to lead the charge in bringing our AWS Gen AI services to the forefront of the North American market,” said FitzGerald.
  • The strategic collaboration between AWS and Compass UOL continues to drive groundbreaking innovation while meeting the complex needs of large organizations.

One Mind Hosts 30th Annual Music Festival for Brain Health, Celebrating Three Decades of Advocacy

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Thursday, September 12, 2024
Mental Health, Research, Neurology, Entertainment, Philanthropy, Health, Music, Fund Raising, Science, Bristol Myers Squibb, Elle King, Public sector, Entrepreneurship, Music festival, Work, Hope, Bank of America, DARPA, Engagement, Stigma, Bank, Development, MD, Wine, Mental health, Nursing

With a record-breaking $3.56 million raised, the 30th Annual One Mind Music Festival for Brain Health brought together leaders in science, philanthropy, and entertainment to celebrate three decades of mental health innovation.

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  • With a record-breaking $3.56 million raised, the 30th Annual One Mind Music Festival for Brain Health brought together leaders in science, philanthropy, and entertainment to celebrate three decades of mental health innovation.
  • Proceeds from the event support One Mind™ and its mission to drive visionary change in brain health through programs such as the One Mind Rising Star Awards, the One Mind Accelerator, and One Mind at Work.
  • Governor Gavin Newsom congratulated the Staglin family on its three decades of advocacy and leadership in the mental health space.
  • The 30th Annual Music Festival for Brain Health underscores One Mind’s unwavering commitment to cutting-edge research, innovation, and partnerships to bring hope to millions more.

Khasm Labs Welcomes 11 New Startups into its Industry-Leading Innovation Ecosystem

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Thursday, September 12, 2024
Software, Hardware, Start-Up, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Data Management, Professional Services, Technology, Internet of things, Radar, Mining, Language, Anomaly, SLED, Hospital, Safety, Public sector, CX, AI, MIT, Batch 10, OT, Health, Data, Education, Lab, CSP

The 5G Open Innovation Lab (part of Khasm Labs ) today announced the addition of 11 new multi-stage startups into its industry-leading ecosystem as part of its Batch 10 Fall program; the biggest yet with over $350M in venture funding.

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  • The 5G Open Innovation Lab (part of Khasm Labs ) today announced the addition of 11 new multi-stage startups into its industry-leading ecosystem as part of its Batch 10 Fall program; the biggest yet with over $350M in venture funding.
  • Those chosen were handpicked from an oversubscribed field of applicants by Lab ecosystem corporate partners.
  • Startups in the program gain immediate access to the Lab’s ecosystem, have the opportunity to incorporate their technologies into KhasmX innovation projects and participate in Lab-hosted executive roundtables alongside leaders from some of the world’s most respected, globally recognized brand names.
  • Startups selected to join the Khasm Lab’s Fall batch are:
    Armada - Armada provides a full-stack solution for the edge by combining connectivity, compute, storage, and AI/ML applications tailored for edge environments.

Global telecom leaders join forces to redefine the industry with network APIs

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Thursday, September 12, 2024
Cloud, EVP, Public sector, AT&T, GameChanger, Vonage, Organization, Camara, Growth, AI, Independent software vendor, Linux Foundation, T-Mobile, GSMA, Linux, API, Sis, Deutsche Telekom, Google Cloud, Bharti Airtel, AMX, Partnership, Today, Marketing, Life, Telefónica, Ecosystem, Mobile phone

Network APIs are the way to easily access, use and pay for network capabilities.

Key Points: 
  • Network APIs are the way to easily access, use and pay for network capabilities.
  • The venture will drive implementation and access to common APIs from multiple telecom service providers to a broader ecosystem of developer platforms.
  • The newly formed company will combine network APIs globally, with a vision that new applications will work anywhere and on any network, making it easier and quicker for developers to innovate.
  • The new venture shareholders will bring funding and important assets, including Ericsson's platform and network expertise, global telecom operator relationships, knowledge of the developer community and each telecom operator's network APIs, expertise and marketing.

Global telecom leaders join forces to redefine the industry with network APIs

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Thursday, September 12, 2024
Cloud, EVP, Public sector, AT&T, GameChanger, Vonage, Organization, Camara, Growth, AI, Independent software vendor, Linux Foundation, T-Mobile, GSMA, Linux, API, Sis, Deutsche Telekom, Google Cloud, Bharti Airtel, AMX, Partnership, Today, Marketing, Life, Telefónica, Ecosystem, Mobile phone

Network APIs are the way to easily access, use and pay for network capabilities.

Key Points: 
  • Network APIs are the way to easily access, use and pay for network capabilities.
  • The venture will drive implementation and access to common APIs from multiple telecom service providers to a broader ecosystem of developer platforms.
  • The newly formed company will combine network APIs globally, with a vision that new applications will work anywhere and on any network, making it easier and quicker for developers to innovate.
  • The new venture shareholders will bring funding and important assets, including Ericsson's platform and network expertise, global telecom operator relationships, knowledge of the developer community and each telecom operator's network APIs, expertise and marketing.

Guidehouse Delivers First Statewide Learning and Development Strategy for California

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Thursday, September 12, 2024
Veritas Capital, Culture, Human, California Department, L&D, Public sector, Government, Partnership, Learning, Management

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Guidehouse, a global consultancy providing advisory, digital, and managed services to the commercial and public sectors, has partnered with the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) to create the state's first learning and development (L&D) strategy to further the state's commitment to delivering mission-critical services to Californians.

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  • With extensive expertise in human capital management and organizational strategy, Guidehouse has designed a state-of-the-art L&D framework to implement across the state's workforce.
  • "We are honored to collaborate with CalHR on this transformative initiative and are proud to have engaged state departments and employees to build this strategy," said Collin Lopes, partner at Guidehouse.
  • Guidehouse collected input from over 150 state departments and distributed an employee survey to more than 240,000 state employees.
  • "Our partnership with Guidehouse marks a significant milestone in our efforts to enhance the capabilities and performance of California's public sector workforce," said John Sanborn, chief learning officer at CalHR.