Scottish independence

The Key to Making Cybersecurity More Accessible to Everyone

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, September 29, 2022

Anybody who is online is advised (and often admonished) to practice good cybersecurity hygiene as a way to protect their information from would-be thieves.

Key Points: 
  • Anybody who is online is advised (and often admonished) to practice good cybersecurity hygiene as a way to protect their information from would-be thieves.
  • What about the people who for physical or cognitive or financial reasons are unable to follow the basic rules of cybersecurity?
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    In a long-overdue move, the Federal Office of Science and Technology Policy has issued guidance on making federally supported research and publications available to all without delay or embargo.
  • The world's #1 online resource for current news and trends in adaptive technology.

DGAP-News: SNP and All for One Expand Partnership

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Thursday, July 8, 2021

In addition to expanding the target group, the range of services is also being extended to include M&A projects.

Key Points: 
  • In addition to expanding the target group, the range of services is also being extended to include M&A projects.
  • Just like in the first partnership agreement, both the SNP software CrystalBridge(R) and the selective data migration approach (BLUEFIELDTM) are being implemented in transformation projects.
  • Success Model of SNP and All for One: Conversion/4 for SAP Transformation
    Thilo Nagler, Managing Director and Vice President of Sales CEU at SNP, explains: 'Our partnership with All for One has been a great success.
  • Now the logical response to our joint success model is to deepen and expand the outstanding partnership with SNP,' says Michael Zitz, Chief Sales Officer at All for One Group SE.

Independence Health Group CEO Dan Hilferty Announces Retirement, CFO and Treasurer Greg Deavens Named Successor

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, September 22, 2020

Independence Health Group (Independence) today announced that President and CEO Daniel J. Hilferty has decided to retire from his position effective December 31, 2020.

Key Points: 
  • Independence Health Group (Independence) today announced that President and CEO Daniel J. Hilferty has decided to retire from his position effective December 31, 2020.
  • Dan has been a transformational leader, and Independence Health Group has never been stronger, said Charles Pizzi, chairman of the Independence Health Group Board of Directors.
  • Hilferty served as President and CEO of Independence for 10 years, following one year as President of Independences Health Markets.
  • Independence Health Group and Independence Blue Cross are independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.

Scottish Affairs Committee membership agreed

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Wednesday, May 6, 2020

The Scottish Affairs Committee has been appointed after MPs passed a motion on Monday approving the Committee's membership.

Key Points: 
  • The Scottish Affairs Committee has been appointed after MPs passed a motion on Monday approving the Committee's membership.
  • The former Scottish Affairs Committee had ceased its work in November when Parliament was dissolved as the 2019 general election campaign began.
  • However, a motion to form the Committee was opposed by the SNP on 2 March due to concerns that regarding the Committee membership.
  • "It's a great relief that the Scottish Affairs Committee is back.

Scottish Affairs Committee membership agreed

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, May 6, 2020

The Scottish Affairs Committee has been appointed after MPs passed a motion on Monday approving the Committee's membership.

Key Points: 
  • The Scottish Affairs Committee has been appointed after MPs passed a motion on Monday approving the Committee's membership.
  • The former Scottish Affairs Committee had ceased its work in November when Parliament was dissolved as the 2019 general election campaign began.
  • However, a motion to form the Committee was opposed by the SNP on 2 March due to concerns that regarding the Committee membership.
  • "It's a great relief that the Scottish Affairs Committee is back.

Scottish Affairs Committee membership agreed

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, May 6, 2020

The Scottish Affairs Committee has been appointed after MPs passed a motion on Monday approving the Committee's membership.

Key Points: 
  • The Scottish Affairs Committee has been appointed after MPs passed a motion on Monday approving the Committee's membership.
  • The former Scottish Affairs Committee had ceased its work in November when Parliament was dissolved as the 2019 general election campaign began.
  • However, a motion to form the Committee was opposed by the SNP on 2 March due to concerns that regarding the Committee membership.
  • "It's a great relief that the Scottish Affairs Committee is back.

Scottish Devolution: Section 30 Orders

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, December 17, 2019

It can be used to increase or restrict temporarily or permanently the Scottish Parliaments legislative authority.

Key Points: 
  • It can be used to increase or restrict temporarily or permanently the Scottish Parliaments legislative authority.
  • Section 30 Orders can be initiated either by the Scottish or UK Governments but require approval by the House of Commons, House of Lords and the Scottish Parliament before becoming law.
  • In March 2017, the Scottish Government requested a section 30 Order in order to legislate for a second independence referendum but the UK Government refused.
  • First Minister Nicola Sturgeon renewed her request during 2019, as the Scottish Parliament considered the Referendums (Scotland) Bill.