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How Are CIOs Navigating Emerging Tech In The Digital Age? The 2024 Forbes CIP Summit Aims To Help Us Better Embrace Innovation

For the past several years, technological advances across AI, robotics, hardware, data and more have offered promise for the future. The 2024 Forbes CIO Summit, which will take place on November 20, 2024, aims to better understand what these innovations mean for business now, and in the long run.
While opportunities for growth continue to flourish, such advances also pose new risks to navigate, like cyberattacks and overwhelming hype cycles. Forbes will gather some of the world’s most exceptional CIOs across industries to better understand how they are navigating the choppy waters and positioning their organizations for success. Those who will take the stage include:

Arnab Bose, Chief Product Officer, Workforce Identity, Okta
Claudette McGowan, Founder & CEO, Protexxa
Jahanvi Sardana, Partner, Index Ventures
Jayesh Govindarajan, EVP, Salesforce AI Engineering, Salesforce
Lindsay Phillips, Cofounder & COO, SkyPhi Studios
Basel Salloum, CDIO, Altice USA
Ripple Bhullar, EVP, Head of US Capital Markets & Diversified, Kyndryl US
Ray Velez, EVP & CTO, Land O’Lakes
Tim Brown, CISO, Solarwinds
Pegah Ebrahimi, Cofounder & Managing Partner, FPV Ventures
Alon Bartur, Head of AI, Airtable
Vinod Bidarkoppa, EVP & CTO, Walmart International
Jaime Teevan, Chief Scientist & Technical Fellow, Microsoft
Bruce Darrow, CIO/CMIO, Mount Sinai Health System
Bala Hota, SVP & CIO, Tendo
Deven McGraw, Chief Regulatory Officer, Citizen Health
Hank Prybylski, Global Vice Chair, Transformation, EY
Kellie Romack, CDIO, ServiceNow
Katie Rae, CEO & Managing Partner, The Engine Ventures
Andrea Rochetto, Cofounder & CEO, Ephos
Johnny Truong, CTO, Spire
Taylor Brown, Cofounder & COO, Fivetran
Scott Crowder, SVP & CIO, BMC
Clemens Mewald, Head of Product, Instabase
Erika Dean, CISO, Robinhood Markets
Allegra Driscoll, EVP & CTO, Bread Financial
Chip Suttles, VP, Technology, Seattle Seahawks
Dave Ward, EVP & Chief Technology and Product Officer, Lumen Technologies
Tom Oxley, CEO, Synchron

Conversations set to take place will address popular topics including autonomous and generative AI, I.T. infrastructure, managing data and defending against emerging cyberthreats. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in an open forum discussion on the adoption of digital tools in the workforce, as well as unparalleled networking throughout the day.

BMC, Kyndryl, Lumen Technologies and Salesforce are the Presenting Sponsors for the 2024 Forbes CIO Summit. ServiceNow is the Partner Sponsor.

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Pentagon official: Yemen produced ballistic missiles with technology can only be done in developed countries

Pentagon official: Yemen produced ballistic missiles with technology can only be done in developed countries
[Fri, 15 Nov 2024 17:42:21 +0300] Washington – Saba:A senior military official at the Pentagon has admitted that the United States failed against the Yemeni armed forces in the Red Sea battle. He emphasized that Yemen has come to possess ballistic missile technology that only developed countries around the world possess.
The American “Axios” website quoted Bill LaPlante, the US Undersecretary of War for Acquisition , Sustainment and the chief weapons procurement officer, as saying: The Yemeni army has become frightening, he said.
He continued: “If a ballistic missile hits a warship, it’s a very bad day so we have to stay out of the Red Sea.”
He went on to say: “What happened in the Red Sea confirms that the Yemenis have become scary after possessing amazing missile capabilities. He emphasized that Yemen produces ballistic missiles with a technology that can only be done by developed countries, according to his description.
He noted that the Yemeni military is brandishing increasingly sophisticated weapons, including missiles “that can do amazing things.”
It is noteworthy that the US media recently highlighted Yemen’s military capabilities after the Yemeni armed forces announced that they had hit the US aircraft carrier Abraham and two US destroyers with ballistic , winged missiles and drones.

New community district aims to bring more density to area around Washington Ave. downtown

Property owners along Washington Avenue and those north of the business corridor are proposing a new community improvement district to bring additional services to the northernmost part of the city’s downtown.The Downtown North Community Improvement District Inc. is laid out in legislation sponsored by Ward 14 Alderman Rasheen Aldridge. It is back before the full board after passing out of the Housing, Urban Development and Zoning Committee with a favorable recommendation on Tuesday.During the committee hearing, Aldridge said he appreciated this CID’s focus on the northern parts of downtown.“A lot of time in the downtown area we say ‘downtown west’ or ‘downtown,’ but we forget about our community members that [are] north of downtown,” he said.The new district is primarily spearheaded by the owners of the old St. Louis Post-Dispatch and Globe-Democrat buildings, two prominent downtown spaces that have been redeveloped in recent years to host more tech and geospatial-focused companies.“We started this CID so that more of the stakeholders along Washington Avenue would both have a say so, but also pay into this because it benefits everyone,” said John Berglund, managing partner at the StarWood Group, which owns the Post building.A CID would create a formal structure with a board and executive director that could continue some of the work Berglund and Steve Stone, who owns the Globe building, have already started informally to establish a district focused on geospatial, financial technology and entrepreneurship, Berglund said.“This formalizes a loose structure that was started by the Post, the Globe and T-Rex,” he said. “We are focused on economic development and improving underlying policies so that density will improve.”Those policies could include studying how to better light the architecture on Washington Avenue, addressing nuisance properties, adding traffic calming and other ways to improve safety in the area, said Nick Hartzler, a senior project manager at Steadfast City Economic & Community Partners. He said the firm is helping shepherd the legislation through the board.Community Improvement Districts function by levying a special assessment on the real property within the district, in this case about 4 cents per square foot for a surface lot and 2 cents per square foot per floor above the ground level floor, Hartzler explained. For the proposed Downtown North CID, it could generate about $270,000 annually, he added.“Currently the group of property owners have been privately funding a lot of these efforts that they’ve been putting up,” Hartzler said. “For example, there was no website for promoting businesses along Washington Avenue. They have privately funded [one], so ideally the ownership of [it] would be transferred to the CID.”Notably, this proposal would layer a second CID on top of one that already exists downtown and was renewed in 2021.Hartzler added that renewal faced pushback and finally passed when the existing CID cut how much money they would collect from properties and the assessment proposed in the new CID wouldn’t exceed what property owners had been paying before renewal.“The services that this group believes it needs are currently not in the purview and scope of what the existing downtown CID is providing,” Hartzler said. “That’s why we are wanting to create this dedicated fund through this new CID to help really bring this corridor back rather than take away revenue from other parts of the city.”It’s a viewpoint shared by Kelli McCrary, executive director of the existing Downtown Community Improvement District. She added she’s not concerned about a potential second district within the footprint of hers, which focuses its funds on beautification, cleaning, and security to supplement the city’s police department.“They want to take advantage of areas north that could potentially connect them with the NGA facility that’s coming online [soon],” McCrary said. “I think that helps not only this downtown community but also the region in terms of looking at how we can work collaboratively to improve areas that make downtown more attractive.”

Watch: Sylvester Stallone Praises Trump as ‘The Second George Washington’ in Mar-a-Lago Speech

Actor Sylvester Stallone celebrated President-elect Donald Trump’s victory in a speech at Mar-a-Lago, referring to him as “the second George Washington.”
The Rocky star addressed the assembled guests and likened Trump to a “mythical character,” coloring himself impressed by the president-elect outstanding victory.

“We are in the presence of a really mythical character. I love mythology,” said Stallone.
“His individual does not exist on this planet. Nobody in the world could have pulled off what he pulled off,” he added. “When George Washington defended his country, he had no idea that he was going to change the world. ’cause without him, you could imagine what the world would look like.”

Stallone brought it home by referring to Trump as “the second George Washington.”

While Stallone kept to the shadows throughout the election, he did show signs of Republican support through his moving to Florida.
He also showed signs of being pro-life when he talked how his mother nearly aborted him. He offered his shocking confession when speaking with his daughters, Sophia and Sistine, on their Unwaxed podcast about the new documentary SLY, which focuses on his life story.

Though Stallone described a childhood where “everybody was extremely unhappy with who they were,” he admitted that his parents were aloof and not interested in raising children. The documentary revealed that Stallone’s mother hesitated about having him and Sistine asked if that meant he felt unwanted.

According to the actor, his mother would tell him “the only reason you’re here is because the hanger didn’t work” – a reference to at-home abortions.
His mother would also tell him she would be doing him a “favor” if she opened his window so he could freeze to death “if there was really something wrong” with his brain.
File/President Donald J. Trump talks with Linda Haywood, Deontay Wilder, Keith Frankel, and Sylvester Stallone, as he signs a pardon for Jack Johnson, the first black heavyweight boxing champion, in the Oval Office of the White House on Thursday, May 24, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post via Getty Images)
“Of course, I mean, what type of mother says that to her child?” Sophia responded.
Stallone said he opted not to share about his maternal abuse in the documentary, believing “it would be too much for the audience.”
Paul Roland Bois directed the award-winning Christian tech thriller, EXEMPLUM, which has a 100% Rotten Tomatoes critic rating and can be viewed for FREE on YouTube, Tubi, or Fawesome TV. “Better than Killers of the Flower Moon,” wrote Mark Judge. “You haven’t seen a story like this before,” wrote Christian Toto. A high-quality, ad-free rental can also be streamed on Google Play, Vimeo on Demand, or YouTube Movies. Follow him on X @prolandfilms or Instagram @prolandfilms.

October Retail Sales Top Expectations As US Consumers Increase Tech Spending

October retail sales in the United States grew more than expected and their annual growth recorded the highest pace since July 2024, suggesting that U.S. consumers showed continued resilience in their spending habits ahead of the presidential elections.

Retail and food services sales reached $718.9 billion in October, marking a 0.4% increase over September. The figure is seasonally adjusted but not adjusted for inflation and is an advance estimate released by a government agency Friday.

The monthly growth figure topped market expectations for a 0.3% increase, according to consensus estimates from TradingEconomics, but represented a deceleration from the upwardly revised 0.8% increase recorded in September.

Electronics Shopping Rebounds In October

On a year-over-year basis, retail sales grew by a robust 2.8%, the highest in three months and the second-strongest since April, up from the upwardly revised 2% in September.

Excluding motor vehicles and parts, retail sales rose by just 0.1% month-over-month, down from the upwardly revised 1% growth in September, missing expectations of 0.3%. When stripping out gasoline, motor vehicles, and parts, sales inched 0.1% up in October, a noticeable deceleration from the 1.2% growth seen the previous month.

Within spending categories, electronic and appliance stores recorded the largest monthly gain, with sales increasing 2.3%, rebounding significantly from the 2.9% decline in September.

Motor vehicle and parts dealers saw a 1.6% rise, accelerating from the previous 0.2% growth.

On the other hand, miscellaneous store retailers registered the steepest monthly decline, with sales contracting 1.6%, followed closely by furniture and home furniture stores, which saw sales fall 1.3%.

Before the report’s release, traders were pricing in a 58% probability of a 25-basis-point rate cut at the Federal Reserve’s December meeting, according to the CME FedWatch Tool.

Those expectations shifted substantially downward from about 80% after Fed Chair Jerome Powell stated on Thursday that the Federal Reserve is not in a hurry to lower interest rates.

Powell also emphasized that the strength of the U.S. economy allows policymakers to approach rate decisions carefully, suggesting the potential for a pause in rate cuts.

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PM Hotel Group Expands Washington, DC Area Portfolio With Management of Three Hotels

Chevy Chase, Maryland – PM Hotel Group, an industry leader in hospitality management, has been selected to assume management of three properties in the greater Washington DC area, including, Crowne Plaza Dulles Airport, Hotel Arboretum, and Fairfield Inn & Suites Washington, DC/New York Avenue, further expanding its portfolio of 86 hotels in 22 states.
We are pleased to thoughtfully add to our portfolio the Crowne Plaza Dulles Airport, Hotel Arboretum, and Fairfield Inn & Suites Washington, DC/New York Avenue. These three hotels exemplify our national portfolio of branded and independent properties, expanding our diverse accommodation offerings in a highly dynamic region. Paul Sacco, Chief Growth and Development Officer of PM Hotel Group

Crowne Plaza Dulles Airport, located in the Dulles Tech Corridor, features 324 guest rooms and over 10,800 square feet of event space suited for corporate gatherings and social events. With amenities such as a fitness center, free parking, EV charging stations, and dining at Houlihan’s Restaurant + Bar, this hotel combines convenience and comfort. A complimentary shuttle to Dulles International Airport, the metro, and local offices further enhances its appeal, making it a prime choice for travelers seeking easy access and a well-rounded experience.
Hotel Arboretum in northeast Washington, DC, is a 126-key property catering to both corporate and leisure guests, with essential amenities like meeting rooms, a fitness center, and an indoor pool. Its location near major attractions and a complimentary shuttle to the National WWII Memorial make it ideal for business events and corporate gatherings. The hotel’s easy access to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport adds convenience for business travelers seeking well-connected, versatile accommodations.
The recently renovated Fairfield Inn & Suites Washington, DC/New York Avenue, with 126 guest rooms and suites, provides business travelers with ample workspace, flat-screen TVs, and comfortable accommodations. Guests enjoy a complimentary hot breakfast and a fitness center. Strategically located in Northeast DC, it offers easy access to both Reagan and Dulles Airports, the Metro, and key landmarks like the Smithsonian museums, National Mall, and Capitol Hill, making it a convenient choice for those prioritizing comfort and connectivity.
The addition of these three properties to the PM Hotel Group portfolio is part of a strategic initiative to expand the group’s footprint in the burgeoning mid-Atlantic region of the United States. The hotels join nearby PM Hotel Group properties, including Hampton Inn – Navy Yard, , Homewood Suites by Hilton Washington DC Convention Center, The River Inn, Motto by Hilton Washington DC City Center, The Normandy Hotel by Sono, and Hotel Hive, growing PM Hotel Group’s robust presence in the greater Washington, D.C. metro area.

About PM Hotel Group
Based in the Washington D.C. metro area, PM Hotel Group is a Top-15 hotel management company, boasting nearly three decades of experience building relationships with brands, partners, and third-party hotel owners. Involved in the development and acquisition of more than $3 billion in premium-branded and independent hotel properties from coast to coast, PM Hotel Group now operates approximately 85 hotels and resorts across the United States, including Modus Hotels by PM Hotel Group, its division of lifestyle and unconventional hospitality. Operating with a commitment to sustainability and a long-standing culture of teamwork, innovation and entrepreneurship, the PM Hotel Group team is driven to deliver robust performance for owners. For more information, visit pmhotelgroup.com, or follow along on Instagram @pm_hotelgroup and Facebook at facebook.com/pmhotelgroup.

USA Deputy Secretary Of State Arrives In Kyiv

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He is the special representative on the economic recovery of Ukraine.

Deputy Secretary of State of the United States of America (USA) and Acting US Special Representative for Ukraine’s Economic Recovery Richard Verma has arrived in Kyiv. He last visited Ukraine in early September.This is reported by RBC-Ukraine with reference to the Telegram-channel of the US Embassy in Ukraine.

‘Ukraine’s economic recovery opens the door for US business investment in Ukraine’s future and partnerships in defence, technology and other areas that will benefit both our countries,’ the US Embassy in Ukraine wrote.

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How Trump’s Return Could Turn Into A Huge Opportunity For European Tech

-Analysis-PARIS — In California, a Democratic stronghold, the resurgence of Donald Trump hasn’t been as poorly received as you would think — at least by the elites. An analysis of his previous term reveals that while he frequently criticized the growing influence of tech giants like Google, Amazon and Meta, he ultimately took no significant steps to undermine them. On the contrary, he staunchly defended these companies when they faced challenges abroad — particularly against France, where the then-Minister of Economy attempted to tax Google to address its unusually low transfer costs.🇺🇸 To receive Eyes on U.S. each week in your inbox, sign up here.Beyond the United States, what could this election mean for the global tech landscape? Strategically, the recurring issue of Taiwan is almost certain to come up again. Trump will likely ramp up pressure on TSMC, the world’s largest semiconductor manufacturer, to build more plants in the United States, with two or three new sites outside of Arizona already being considered. Yet with each additional factory built on U.S. soil, the likelihood of firm American support in the event of a conflict between Taiwan and mainland China may diminish.

Possible scenarios

It is likely that the Trump administration will seek to increase export restrictions to China, which already impact semiconductor-related companies such as ARM, ASML, Nikon, STMicroelectronics and Samsung, to name only those outside the United States. As for TSMC, the company has preemptively announced that it will no longer export chips with a size below 7 nm to China, effective Nov. 11.Regarding Europe, it is likely that Trump administration, heavily influenced by tech billionaire Elon Musk, will seek to boost its competitive advantage over the EU through extensive deregulation. Points of contention may crystallize around the GDPR (personal data protection) and especially the DSA (social media regulation), two EU regulations Musk openly dislikes.In Europe, we must hope for a swift awakening. Whether the initial steps toward AI regulation (such as U.S President Joe Biden’s Executive Order on AI) will survive remains to be seen, although it’s possible given that the Tesla CEO is frequently called upon to support tighter controls on this technology. Yet it’s worth noting that Musk is prone to unexpected reversals.In Europe, we must hope for a swift awakening, even if it may be painful. Now that we know Trump is willing to pull the plug on NATO, we must consider all possible scenarios, including the most extreme ones.What would happen if he decided to extend the technology restrictions imposed on China to Europe? Imagine, for a moment, that Microsoft’s 365 software suite became inaccessible or that restrictions were placed on access to major American cloud services, for starters. Put simply, this would effectively bring Paris’ CAC 40 stock market to a halt and, by extension, the French economy.

FuelCell Energy Announces Global Restructuring, Focusing Core Technologies on Distributed Power Generation, Grid Resiliency, and Data Center Growth

FuelCell Energy Announces Global Restructuring, Focusing Core Technologies on Distributed Power Generation, Grid Resiliency, and Data Center Growth – Technology Today – EIN Presswire

New Developments in Contact Lens Technology May Spell Relief for Eye Diseases

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Over the past few decades, technology has become a crucial tool in improving health and quality of life. In healthcare, technological innovations have been proven to provide better outcomes for patients. Health facilities can now leverage technology or apps to track and contact patients who missed their doctor’s appointment and utilize messaging platforms to inform more people about broader health campaigns, like encouraging vaccinations. Today, we’re seeing more game-changing tools in every aspect of healthcare than ever before, including breakthroughs in contact lens technology.
According to a Research and Markets report, the US contact lens market currently has a projected 4.69% CAGR from 2024 to 2032, marking consistent growth. The same report mentioned innovative developments in contact lens technology as a key driving force behind this growth. The amount of contact lenses now available on the market, including Acuvue and Dailies, leverage new technology in order to appeal to a wider range of customers. For instance, lenses sold under the aforementioned brands are designed with HydraLuxe and blink-activated moisture technologies to prevent common issues like dry eyes. Brands like Biofinity, meanwhile, offer toric lenses specifically for contact lens users suffering from astigmatism. Aside from these examples, new research and developments in contact lens technology may spell relief for other eye diseases. Here’s what you need to know:
Monitoring glaucoma
New York has one of the highest glaucoma rates in the United States, according to an NIH study. Glaucoma, which is caused when the optic nerve is damaged by increased intraocular pressure (IOP) in the eye, can lead to irreversible vision loss. To improve glaucoma detection and treatment, researchers from Northumbria University and Boğaziçi University collaborated to develop GlakoLens, a pair of contacts that can monitor changes in eye pressure. These disposable lenses have an electrically passive sensor connected to a wearable electronic readout system that collects, stores, and analyzes patient data for evaluation. This new tech guarantees consistent IOP monitoring that can lead to more accurate glaucoma diagnoses.
Correcting color blindness
Research estimates that around 12 million people in the US have color blindness, which can affect many activities in daily life, like stopping at red lights and identifying safety signs. To solve this dilemma, researchers developed contacts that can assist people who are color blind. In 2021, ACS Nano researchers developed special-tinted contacts by infusing gold nanoparticles with lenses to improve green-red contrasts. Tharchers evenly fused these gold nanoparticles into a hydrogel polymer to create rose-tinted gels capable of scattering light and filtering out other colors while enhancing green-red colors for people with difficulty seeing these hues.
Monitoring glucose levels
Monitoring glucose is essential for diagnosing and managing diabetes, which affects around 1.8 million adults in New York, according to the state’s health department. Research shows that tears contain glucose, and higher levels of tear glucose were observed in diabetic patients compared with normal individuals. Today, researchers have created smart contact lenses with glucose biosensors to monitor glucose levels in tears to determine effective management strategies for diabetes and potentially offset side effects, including diabetic retinopathy, which can lead to vision loss. Unlike regular glucose monitoring devices that can cause skin inflammation, irritation, and bleeding, these smart contact lenses are soft to ensure comfortable use.
Innovations in contact lens technology offer promising potential for effective detection and management of eye conditions. As the tech and research into contact lenses continue to grow, these lenses may become game-changing tools that can push the boundaries of eye care treatment and healthcare in general. Check out our other stories on the River Journal North website for more health and local news articles.