It has been just over one year since water meters in Wichita Falls were replaced with advanced watering infrastructure (AMI smart meters), and the city reports that they are very happy with the results. Jim Dockery, Deputy City Manager, said that the new system is performing exactly as they had hoped. “We continue to work […]
Continue ReadingDurable, steel shipping containers average a 25-year lifespan and require minimal maintenance. That’s just one reason why many resourceful homeowners have moved and transformed shipping containers into a chic abode with plenty of industrial design. “They’re sleek. They’re innovative. They’re metal. They’re eco-conscious and sustainable…It’s little wonder that shipping container homes have become a national […]
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Global warming is causing problems in an unexpected place: the melting polar ice caps have let loose an unusual number of icebergs, which are now affecting global sea shipping lanes! While massive container ships may be able to handle collisions with icebergs better than the Titanic did in April 1912, the icebergs are causing serious […]
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Just a few years ago, in 2011, there were approximately 11,261 private jets registered across the United States. Thanks to the recent 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and updated U.S. tax code, we could soon see many more high-end private jet buyers. According to Business Insider, the new U.S. tax code now allows 100% […]
Continue ReadingAccording to CRN, Microsoft is aiming to increase its business from the federal government with the release of new cloud-based and productivity tools. According to one study, around 50% of organizations experienced compliance issues within the last year. However, Microsoft has released an upgrade to its Azure Stack solution that meets the standards of compliance […]
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Toyota has announced that it will be investing $68.8 billion in a Tokyo taxi-hailing app. The automaker will be investing in shares in JapanTaxi through a private placement this month. The two companies will collaborate in areas such as data collection and analysis. By utilizing artificial intelligence, the new dispatch support system will analyze data […]
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