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A fund for diverse tech companies

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First National Bank and Black Tech Nation Ventures teamed up to support minority-owned startups in the Pittsburgh community and beyond. Driven by her goal to cultivate a supportive community for diverse tech startups, Kelauni Jasmyn founded the fiscally sponsored nonprofit Black Tech Nation in Pittsburgh in 2018.

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Pentagon’s Vendor Payments Eyed In Bipartisan Bill

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The publication said Wednesday (May 23) that Senator Ben Cardin of Maryland and Senator Mike Enzi of Wyoming introduced their bill earlier in the week that would require the DoD to pay small business contractors, as well as large contractors with small subcontractors, within 15 days of receiving an invoice whenever possible.

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Deep Dive: Digital ID Developments From Around The World

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A wide range of biometric solutions are being used to develop national identification systems around the world. The following Deep Dive examines the potential use cases for biometrics in national identification systems and the security pitfalls they could encounter. . Colorado, Idaho, Maryland, Wyoming and Washington, D.C.,

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Former NSA Chief Lands Top B2B VC Funds For Cybersecurity Startup

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The nation secured significant funding for startups operating in the spaces of logistics and cybersecurity – the two B2B markets that landed the most investment this week. According to Bizongo, packaging is critical to supporting India’s B2B trade operations. National Security Agency chief. But it was one U.S.

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The Predicament Of C-Suite Fraud And Government Cyberattacks

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new reports from The New Yorker this week dove into how the current CFO of the National Rival Association (NRA) allegedly embezzled funds from his last company, employee benefits consulting firm the Wyatt Company. In the B2B space, the latest cases are spread across North America, Australia and the U.K. In the U.S., Phillips, Jr.

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Deep Dive: Why Smart Cities Should Get Smart About Digital ID

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Smart trash receptacles are already being used to alert sanitation crews where trash collection services are needed, allowing them to adjust their routes and operate in a cost-effective manner. Idaho, Colorado, Maryland and Washington, D.C., Several other nations are also experimenting with national ID systems.

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From POS To The Starship Enterprise: Baltimore Stadiums Engaging The IoT Warp Speed Drive

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As Vice President of Facilities for the Maryland Stadium Authority, Jeff Provenzano has seen the rise of the Internet of Things first-hand. The lighting is all computerized, according to Joe March, the Stadium Authority’s IT Manager. “We That was our first real use.”.

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