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Cyber-risk casts shadow over digital transformation The latest attacks on the shipping industry are a stark reminder of the threat posed by cyber crime and its perpetrators The push for digitalisation and interconnectivity is making shipping an increasing target for cyber attacks Experts advise stakeholders to gain genuine visibility into their cyber-risk and to have a back-up plan for when they are attacked. Source: Skorzewiak/Alamy Stock Photo Experts advise stakeholders to gain genuine visibility into their cyber-risk and to have a back-up plan for when they are attacked.

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NEW YORK, Feb. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Information Services Market Insights – Continue Reading Technavio has announced its latest market research report titled Global Digital Transformation Market in Oil and Gas Industry 2023-2027 Vendors : 15+, Including Accenture Plc, Amazon.com Inc., AVEVA Group Plc, Bluware Corp., Emerson Electric Co, General Electric Co., Halliburton Co., Informatica Inc., Intel Corp., International Business Machines Corp., Microsoft Corp., NVIDIA Corp., Oracle Corp., Rockwell Automation Inc., SAP SE, Siemens AG, Sierra Wireless Inc., Tata Consultancy Services Ltd., Teradata Corp., and TIBCO Software Inc. among others Coverage: Key drivers, major trends, and challenges; customer and vendor landscape; vendor product insights and recent developments; key vendors; and market positioning of vendors Segments: Sector (downstream, upstream, and midstream), technology (IoT, E&P software, big data, cloud computing, and others), and geography (APAC, North America, Middle East and Africa, Europe, and South America). To understand more about the information services market, request a sample report The digital transformation market in the oil and gas industry report provides critical information and factual data, with a qualitative and quantitative study of the market based on market drivers and limitations as well as future prospects. Why Buy? Add credibility to strategy Analyzes […]

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Geetika Mehta, managing director, Hershey India Digital transformation as we know is the use of digital technologies to create or modify existing business processes with a view to enhance customer experience across the spectrum. Digital marketing , often confused with digital transformation, is just one piece of that entire transformation puzzle. In a fireside chat at the DigiPlus Fest 2023, Geetika Mehta of Hershey India , shared her opinion on how business leaders view digital transformation . Mehta believes that the one thing which remains constant, is the challenge of connecting with consumers while the medium may change. She said, “An important aspect is to keep reminding ourselves that as digital transformation happens, you still want to speak with the same set of people, you still need to connect viscerally with them.” Mehta shared that the supply chain , marketing, finance, backend and HR have a digital leg to it. She said, “Making things done without human intervention is going to make the consumer experience smooth and faster. There’s hardly any function which is not impacted by digital transformation.” Emphasising on the name of the company, Mehta said, “ Hershey is our brand name, but it also has the […]

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It’s clear that many industries are heading for turbulent times as we move further into 2023. Hangovers from the global Covid-19 pandemic are still affecting businesses as they struggle to overcome ongoing supply chain disruptions and worker shortages. Recessions are forecast in many parts of the world, and the war in Ukraine is causing unprecedented problems with energy and food production. It’s little surprise that “permacrisis” – meaning an extended period of instability and insecurity – has been picked as the 2022 word of the year by the Collins English Dictionary. Permacrisis: Resilience Emerges As Key Focus For Digital Transformation In 2023 Adobe Stock To counter this, the priority at many organizations, when it comes to digital transformation, is switching from traditional targets such as driving profits, revenue, or growth towards building resilient businesses. Resilient businesses are those that are strategically prepared to cope with disruption – whether it comes from pandemics, economic downturns, the ongoing skills shortage , or any other threats that may be on the horizon. With this in mind, here’s an overview of some of the ways in which forward-looking businesses are focusing their digital transformation initiatives on overcoming the most pressing challenges of today. […]

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Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Commends Governor Ron DeSantis’ Framework for Freedom Budget for Historic Investments in Economic Growth and Prosperity for Floridians, Businesses, and Rural Communities TALLAHASSEE, FL – Today, the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) commends Governor Ron DeSantis for proposing historic investments to support economic growth and prosperity for Floridians, businesses, and rural communities in his Fiscal Year 2023-24 Framework for Freedom Budget. “Governor DeSantis’ Framework for Freedom budget solidifies Florida’s economic mission to support generational economic growth for Florida citizens, businesses, and communities,” said DEO Acting Secretary Meredith Ivey . “From championing robust workforce education initiatives and prioritizing growth for rural and underserved communities, to recruiting the best and brightest law enforcement officers to serve Floridians – the Governor’s recommendations further build on Florida’s nation-leading economic success.” Under Governor DeSantis’ leadership, Florida’s unemployment rate reached a historic low of 2.5 percent in December 2022, demonstrating that Florida has continued to grow and recover, despite national headwinds and two hurricanes that made landfall in the state in 2022. Florida saw more than 611,000 new business formations in 2022 and has seen more than 2.1 million new business formations since Governor DeSantis took office — more […]

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United States Department of State Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO): FY22 Ensuring Freedom of Expression for Vulnerable and Marginalized Populations Responding to Anti-Rights Efforts and Targeted Attacks This is the announcement of funding opportunity number SFOP0009384 Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 19.345 Type of Solicitation: Open Solicitation Application Deadline: 11:59 PM ET on April 5, 2023 Funding Floor: $750,000 Funding Ceiling: $750,000 Anticipated Number of Awards: 1-2 Type of Award : Grant or Cooperative Agreement Period of Performance (example 12-18 months, 2 -5 years): 12-24 months Anticipated Time to Award (pending availability of funds): 2-8 months A. Project Description The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) invites civil society organizations (CSOs) to submit applications for projects that have the goal to promote and protect Freedom of Expression (FoE) for vulnerable or marginalized populations. The focus should include women and girls in all their diversity; LGBTQI+ persons, transgender or gender-diverse persons in particular; migrants; members of marginalized racial, ethnic, and Indigenous communities, religious minority group members; and others targeted by anti-rights actors. These actors deploy targeted threats and instrumentalized stigma against such groups in order […]

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State Rep. Marvin Pendarvis. (Provided) The city of North Charleston should be proud of everything Mayor Keith Summey mentioned in his recent State of the City address. In many ways, the city has transformed greatly. Through Summey’s deft and wise guidance, North Charleston has become an attractive destination for industry, tourism and young families. He deserves much adulation for his work. I am proud to have benefited from the city that he helped build. Only 5 years old when he was elected, I owe the successes of my personal story, in large part, to the polity he ran. I am, in part, a product of his administration. If last month’s address was indeed his swan song, history will view him as the most transformative figure in the city’s first 50 years. For all his optimism, Mayor Summey acknowledges there are many suffering families, men, women and children who call this city home. So the city’s next leader will be tasked with ensuring that North Charleston’s prosperity is enjoyed by everyone. When I drive along the thoroughfares of this fair city, I see parking lots, low-density commercial strips and a commuter infrastructure that overwhelmingly favor cars over bikes, pedestrians and […]

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Apple Business Connect makes it easy for customers to find your business using Apple Maps. Take control of how your business is seen. Create a place card that is accessible to everyone around the world who uses Apple devices and built-in apps — with directions, contact information, and actions built right in. Everything your customers need. At a glance. Apple Business Connect helps you build and claim your place card and keep it up to date. Add photos, header images, logos, hours, and more. Share limited-time offers and announcements. Tell customers about timely offers, promotions, and seasonal products. Showcases can include quick actions like ordering delivery or booking a reservation. Customers can easily engage with your business using quick actions. Invite them to order food, book a reservation, schedule an appointment, purchase tickets, and more with just a tap. Understand your impact. Optimize your reach. Learn how customers find and interact with your place cards, showcases, and actions with insights from Apple. And make adjustments for a bigger impact. Join these businesses that use Apple Business Connect. Apple Maps provides more than simple, reliable navigation. It’s the ultimate guide to exploring the world around you. Interact with landmarks across […]

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We know millions of small and medium businesses (SMBs) and nonprofits utilize Walmart’s stores and website to purchase supplies to support their day-to-day operations. These customers are under more pressure than ever due to inflation and supply chain issues, adapting to a hybrid workforce and post-pandemic behavioral shifts. For months, we’ve been working with SMBs and nonprofits to build solutions just for them, with tools tailored to help teams run smoother, have the right items on hand and easily find products to meet their needs. These organizations want to: Save money and spend less time on business purchases Stay in control and in stock with more time to focus on their operations and staff Create efficiencies to operate and grow Today, we’re excited to announce the launch of Walmart Business as an eCommerce site and customer experience designed to empower SMB and nonprofit customers. Our focus is to remove complexity in purchasing, lower costs and give our customers more opportunities to serve their customers and communities. Walmart Business is built to leverage the very best of Walmart — our unmatched operating scale, our proximity within 10 miles of 90% of the U.S. population and the very best of our […]

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The Department of Defense (DoD) released its Small Business Strategy today. The strategy promotes a strong, dynamic, and robust small business industrial base by focusing on reducing barriers to entry, increasing set-aside competitions, and leveraging programs to grow the industrial base. “From manufacturers providing the critical parts that we need for our arsenal – to technology companies developing innovative systems and capabilities – small businesses are vital along the entire spectrum of the Department’s needs,” Deputy Secretary of Defense Dr. Kathleen Hicks said. “Reducing barriers and creating more opportunities for small businesses will allow us to expand, innovate, and diversify, increasing our warfighter advantage, strengthening our supply chains, increasing competition in our marketplace, and growing our economy here at home.” Small businesses make up 99.9 percent of all U.S. businesses as well as 73 percent of companies in the defense industrial base, and last year small businesses were awarded over 25 percent of all DoD prime contracts. As the economic engine of our nation, small businesses create jobs, generate innovation, and are essential, daily contributors to national security and the defense mission. This strategy will help DoD harness the full potential of small businesses through three objectives: implement a […]

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