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Government services executives highlight 5 trends from Q2

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While government services contractors battle a tight labor market and continued supply chain disruptions, they are excited for what the future holds relating to infrastructure, artificial intelligence and zero-trust cybersecurity. Top executives in government services recently highlighted opportunities and strategic initiatives in their second-quarter ... READ MORE >

The return to office slows in the technology sector

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Like many businesses across the economy, technology companies continue to reassess the timing and scale of their return-to-office plans as COVID-19 cases rise around the United States. During the second quarter of this year, pandemic data in many parts of the country was improving; hospitalizations were going down and more people were getting vaccinated. ... READ MORE >

2021 tech IPOs have been white hot, but will the trend continue?

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Initial public offerings in the technology sector have performed quite well so far in 2021, particularly in the fintech and biotech sectors. Some of the most notable tech IPOs this year include Coinbase, UiPath, Affirm, and Roblox. The traditional IPO has historically been the most frequently used vehicle for tech companies that decide to go public. But ... READ MORE >

5 things to know in life sciences: Week of Jan. 18

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Now that President Joe Biden has taken office, there will soon be a host of new faces in positions with significant influence over the life sciences industry, as the first item in our roundup this week explains. These include new leaders at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Department of Health and Human Services, key roles in the ... READ MORE >

5 trends from defense technology companies’ Q3 earnings calls

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Defense technology businesses spent Q3 2020 shoring up their supply chains in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. These businesses simultaneously navigated the start of pandemic recovery, shifting election expectations and a continuing resolution. Top executives in the defense technology space highlighted opportunities, headwinds, and strategic ... READ MORE >

Education technology will be crucial this school year, could see record venture capital in 2020

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As fall draws near, school districts, educators and parents are trying to figure out what educational plans will look like for students and teachers in the 2020-2021 academic year. Earlier in the pandemic, UNESCO estimated that nearly 1.5 billion learners globally were affected by school closures. On July 17, California Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered all schools ... READ MORE >

As cars become increasingly connected, the prevalence of autonomous vehicles will grow

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In recent years, auto companies have developed more technologies that enable autonomy for their vehicles. As the number of sensors and technologies in cars has increased, so too has the amount of data available for machine learning algorithms to harness for potential innovation. These data points are sourced from a car’s steering, braking and navigation ... READ MORE >