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FAA OKs American Robotics Drones To Fly Without Human Operators

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The Federal Aviation Administration is letting commercial drone-maker American Robotics operate drones without on-site pilots — but with a number of caveats, according to a decision recently posted on the agency’s website. The decision is the first government approval for drone flights without on-site pilots, the Marlborough, Mass.-based

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Two Perficient Colleagues Quoted in Forrester Report on Emerging Insurance Technologies

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Insurers are constantly striving to improve their operations, provide better experiences for customers, and minimize risks. ” And, while AI itself doesn’t inherently produce bias, models trained on biased data can exacerbate certain prejudices in decision-making processes.

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UK Rail Operators Solving Problems, But Can They Make The Trains Run On Time?

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So goes the recent heated discourse on Go-Ahead , which owns Southern rail operator Govia Thameslink Railway and which has reported a 27 percent increase in profits, reaching £100 million. The pilot will run in 2017 with an aim to secure a nationwide rollout of the technology in 2018. Southern you’ve finally broken me!”.

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4 Secrets To Compromise Time & Build A Superior Team

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The balance between completing these quick tasks or training someone else to perform them is a struggle all managers face. Training allows for these tasks to be delegated away in the future. So how do you balance the pressure of deadlines and training your team for eventual success? Managers are supposed to manage.

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Safeguarding new banking products from fraud

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Historically, the operational functions of fraud and AML/CFT have remained wholly or partially siloed. Provide training on recognizing phishing attempts, social engineering schemes, secure password practices, and , for staff, the importance of reporting suspicious activities promptly.

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Breach danger requires new payments system training

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There is a growing need for professionals who install and support merchant payment systems to be aware of and trained on critical security controls, writes Mauro Lance, chief operating officer of the PCI Security Standards Council.

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The Digitization of Supply Chain Management

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Boilers used in steam engines powered trains across the American Continent and replaced sail power, allowing faster trade between countries. enables companies, governments, and public sector agencies to use innovative digital technologies, smart automation, and advanced analytics to transform operating processes. Industry 4.0