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Tech Center: Microsoft In Montreal, Puerto Rico’s Entrepreneurism

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In this week’s Tech Center tracker, we round up the latest tech news happening around the globe, including Microsoft’s expansion of its artificial intelligence (AI) footprint in Montreal, how Puerto Rico is taking on tech innovation and Indianapolis’ efforts to lure tech talent. The New Puerto Rico.

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FEMA Looks At Blockchain To Aid Disaster Payouts

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The United States Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has revealed that it might look into using blockchain technology to streamline disaster insurance payouts, as well as speed up its response to disasters.

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Staples To Debut New Store Format With Coworking, Podcasting

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Staples is thinking outside the box with a new store format that highlights podcasting, community events and coworking spaces. The offerings include a 500-square-foot community space where shoppers can join or host events like workshops, speaker sessions and meetings. Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

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Banking's Top 5 Total Return to Shareholders: 2022 Edition

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Communities First Financial Corporation (OTCQX: CFST) Communities First Financial Corporation is the bank holding company for Fresno First Bank , which opened in December 2005 dedicated to meeting the banking needs of businesses, professionals, and successful individuals in Central California. Triumph Bancorp, Inc. Nasdaq: TBK) #4.

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Retail Pulse: Microsoft To Open London Flagship; Walmart Hires Tech Exec

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Technology companies are opening brick-and-mortar stores to let customers try out their products in real life. In the space, consumers can experience technology, services and products from Microsoft and from the company’s partners. The flagship was designed to build connections with customers, businesses and the local community.

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How the Popular Bank Associate Trainee Program sets recent graduates on a career path to success in banking

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Trainees receive close mentorship from managers and advisors, participate in leadership and community activities and initiate specific projects and solutions for different business areas of the organization. We worked with a lot of different people to figure this out–the branches, Miami and Puerto Rico offices and outside information as well.

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Walmart Amazon Whole Paycheck Tracker: Grocery Upgrades, Entertainment Expansions

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When Amazon Go’s cashierless checkout technology came out, its ambitions were modest. The technology is also slated to support a series of pop-up shops. 20) with questions as to whether the footage could be accessed by foreign entities, or whether the technology posed a risk to national security. and Puerto Rico.