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The government needs a new playbook for funding digital transformation
Australians increasingly experience government through digital services. Whether it’s accessing Medicare, lodging a tax return, renewing a driver’s licence, or enrolling a child in school, these interactions shape public perceptions of government itself. When digital services are simple, secure, and reliable, trust grows. When they fail, confidence in government can erode quickly.
In My Opinion: Proposed Anti-Dumping Duty
Following the announcement by the Government body, the Trade Remedies Authority, (TRA), that it will be reviewing the anti-dumping duty that is levied on ceramic tableware and kitchenware, Mark Howard, managing director of Puckator, is among those in the industry sharing his views with GiftsandHome.net.
IT Services Roundtable Summary Note
Introduction In the second instalment of this series, we held a roundtable with institutional investors, IT services businesses and other sector representatives to discuss the current M&A market sentiment and regulatory issues affecting the sector. Market Climate / M&A Outlook The beginning of the year was positive with bullish M&A activity in the IT services sector. However, growth is now facing some headwinds.
1.6TB Getting Ready for Prime Time
Over the past 18 months, the VIAVI ONE LabPro® ONE-1600 has supported customers that are bringing 1.6Tb OSFP 1600 modules to market. Challenges initially focused on PHY layer and 224G SERDES, but we now move into a more rigorous, standards-backed phase as advanced features such as APSU/ILT, inner FEC, and CMIS all must be developed, debugged and interop’ed.
Technology Sector Lookahead 2026
Introduction In this Lookahead, we look at some of the hot topics for this sector in 2026 which include: AI – Use in advertising Corporate – ECCTA Cybersecurity, business resilience and continuity Cybersecurity – Improving supply chain resilience and the NCSC Technology patents and the UPC Product Liability – Law Commission Review AI - IP Ownership and Infringement As indicated in our recent Insight AI and Intellectual Property: Ownership, Infringement and Reform, 2025 left many questions...
Christmas Racing Preview: Mark Howard best bets
The top analyst with the horses on his hitlist for the racing programme over Christmas. Rising star Harry Derham has put together a strong team of novice hurdlers and hopes are high that CLONDAW PARK will develop into a high-class mare. A point winner for Michael Goff in Ireland, the daughter of Walk In The Park was bought for £320,000 in March.
The Story Behind the TIME AI Agent Original
TIME is taking its most ambitious leap yet to reimagine how readers engage with TIME’s journalism through artificial intelligence. Today, we’re launching the TIME AI Agent, a unified, AI-powered platform that is built on a foundation of trusted reporting and advanced generative technology. The Agent doesn’t just inform, it interacts. This project builds on over a year of development and two previous launches.
The Story Behind the TIME AI Agent
TIME is taking its most ambitious leap yet to reimagine how readers engage with TIME’s journalism through artificial intelligence. Today, we’re launching the TIME AI Agent, a unified, AI-powered platform that is built on a foundation of trusted reporting and advanced generative technology. The Agent doesn’t just inform, it interacts. This project builds on over a year of development and two previous launches.
The Story Behind the TIME AI Agent
iOS 27 will have three major new AI features, per report Apple is already hard at work preparing iOS 27 for release next year, and a new report highlights three major new AI features coming in the update. Apple Intelligence will get three iOS 27 additions Last week in his Power On newsletter, Mark Gurman teased that iOS 27, macOS 27, and more would bring …
Riding Heat Sink OSFP Modules Emerge as Form Factor of Choice for High-scale 1.6Tb Deployment
As VIAVI continues to lead and support the 1.6Tb ecosystem, we now see a distinct transition from the first generation ‘can we build it?’ to the 2nd and even 3rd generation modules with the right performance and power to allow massive 1.6Tb systems deployment at scale.
Charles Russell Speechlys advises long standing client IFS on its acquisition of 7bridges
Charles Russell Speechlys has advised IFS, the leading provider of Industrial AI software, on its acquisition of 7bridges, an AI-powered supply chain management solution provider. The move strengthens IFS’s position as the Industrial AI leader by expanding its capabilities in logistics and transportation optimization.
How AI is Pushing the Boundaries of Data Center Networks
Artificial intelligence is everywhere, from the smart assistant in your phone to the massive language models (LLMs) creating content online. LLMs like GPT-5, LLAMA-4 or Gemini 2.5 are not just larger versions of their predecessors; using Mixture-of-Experts (MoE) architecture, they’re on an entirely new scale, trained on petabytes of data with arguably trillions of parameters.
VIAVI ONE LabPro 1.6Tb Turns One
One year ago, VIAVI unveiled the industry’s first dual-port 1.6Tb test set at ECOC 2024, the ONE-1600, featuring live demos, 8 x 200G electrical lanes, and an OSFP1600 DR8 with optical loopback. Today, we continue to lead the 1.6Tb ecosystem with comprehensive PHY to Ethernet coverage scaling to 102Tb of test bandwidth aligned to the next generation of switch silicon.
Charles Russell Speechlys advises on the sale of Colpac Limited to Sabert Corporation
Charles Russell Speechlys has advised the shareholders of family business, Colpac Limited, on its sale to Sabert Corporation. Colpac is a leading UK-based manufacturer of sustainable paperboard packaging solutions for the food-to-go foodservice and industrial markets. Founded in 1937, Colpac has built a strong reputation for its innovation, quality, and customer service across its extensive range of food packaging solutions.
Enhanced TDR - Revolutionizing Fiber Optic Testing
In the rapidly evolving world of AI data centers, VIAVI Solutions is at the forefront with its innovative enhancements to the MAP testing platform. One standout feature is Enhanced Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR), a software addition to the PCT infrastructure that simplifies and accelerates fiber optic testing. What is Enhanced TDR? Enhanced TDR is designed to measure the insertion loss and return loss of a Device Under Test (DUT) without the need for a power meter.
Collectin-11 regulates osteoclastogenesis and bone maintenance via a complement-dependent mechanism.
Abstract The human developmental disorder 3MC syndrome is characterized by skeletal deformities associated with a deficiency of the pattern recognition molecule collectin-11 (CL-11), yet the underlying molecular and cellular mechanisms remain unclear.
Cheltenham Festival tips: Mark Howard best bets
Mark Howard has his best bets for the Cheltenham Festival including a dark horse in the Ryanair Chase. WHISTLE STOP TOUR bids to enhance Lucinda Russell’s excellent recent record in the Ultima Handicap Chase on Tuesday (2.40) following the successes of Corach Rambler in 2022 and 2023. Twice a winner over hurdles last season, the seven year old has improved since sent chasing winning two out of four and is officially rated 136.
224G SERDES - The Foundation of Hyperscale Data Centers, AI and HPC Applications
224G SERDES is a high-speed interface technology that underpins next-generation 1.6Tb links. Getting 224G signals from the ASIC to the interconnect and beyond remains a key challenge for the deployment and scaling of 1.6Tb. Each 1.6Tb link uses 8 lanes of 224G signaling. For Ethernet, this actually runs at 212.5 Gb/s, which includes some overhead for the FEC, called “outer FEC,” based on Reed-Solomon error correcting codes.
Why We’re Introducing Generative AI to TIME’s Journalism Original
December 11, 2024 7:42 AM EST Today, TIME is embarking on one of the most exciting chapters in its 101-year history. As we announced Donald Trump as the 2024 Person of the Year, we also launched TIME AI, our innovative platform developed in collaboration with Scale AI. Our hope is to redefine what it means to interact with journalism. The centerpiece of this initiative is the 2024 Person of the Year, where generative AI empowers audiences to engage with TIME’s journalism like never before.
The voyage of the London whaler Lusitania, 1826-1829
Ayuda Buscar en la ayuda Buscar en la ayuda The voyage of the London whaler Lusitania, 1826–1829 [1] Monash University, Australia Localización: International journal of maritime history, ISSN 0843-8714, Vol. 36, Nº. 3, 2024, págs. 594-613 Idioma: inglés Texto completo no disponible (Saber más ...) Resumen The British whaling ship Lusitania left London in 1826 on a three-year voyage to the South Seas.
VIAVI to Demonstrate Cutting-Edge Testing Solutions for AI, HPC, and Quantum Ecosystems at SC24 in Atlanta
Join VIAVI at SC24 in Atlanta! This international conference is the premier event for high-performance computing (HPC), networking, storage, and analysis. We’re excited to showcase our latest testing and validation platforms designed to support emerging technologies and applications such as 800G, 1.6T, Silicon Photonics, PCI Express®, CXL®, High-Performance Computing, AI/ML and Quantum.
Anatomy of a 1.6Tb Module
Since the early days of optical modules like 300pin MSA and the first 10G XFPs, VIAVI has led innovation and applications to support the transceiver ecosystem. From module developers through validation, and vendor selection to integration – we have had the right applications and accessories to accelerate the ecosystem. Each speed increase has led to new challenges.
VIAVI Perspectives
1.6Tb class modules are now being developed to meet the raw bandwidth and bandwidth density demands of applications including ‘factory scale’ AI and hyperscale computing. Based on emerging standards from IEEE and OIF, they build upon a solid 800Gb ecosystem and include several new features – both evolutionary and revolutionary. The most obvious change is the move to 224G signaling.
Charles Russell Speechlys advises QuestGates in securing an investment from Equistone Partners Europe
Charles Russell Speechlys has advised loss adjusting and claims solutions group QuestGates and its senior management in securing an investment from Equistone Partners Europe, one of Europe’s most active mid-market private equity investors. QuestGates’ management team, led by CEO Chris Hall, will continue to lead the company and, alongside the wider team of QuestGates’ employees, will remain majority shareholders in the business.
Charles Russell Speechlys advises founders of Observe Technologies on its acquisition by AKVA Group
Charles Russell Speechlys has advised the founders of Observe Technologies on its acquisition by Oslo Stock Exchange listed company, AKVA Group. Observe Technologies is the world's first artificial intelligence platform to transform how aquaculture farmers manage their farms.
Charles Russell Speechlys advises Advania on the acquisition of UK-based IT solutions provider Servium
Charles Russell Speechlys has advised long-standing client Advania, a leading managed and professional services provider and one of Microsoft’s leading partners in the UK, on the acquisition of Servium. This deal allows Advania to widen their range of services, software and hardware procurement for customers, as well as strengthen relationships with leading manufacturers and distributors.
Lab and live Ethernet testing at scale - 800G and beyond
VIAVI has spent decades testing Ethernet as a service, fueling its leadership position in testing modules, cables, and Ethernet ICs at the PHY layer. We also have products that cover the full stack to L7, offering breadth and depth of coverage. A few years ago, we determined current products on the market for high-scale Ethernet testing at L1 and higher had serious shortcomings for the needs of 400Gb and above.
Staged timetable update for Pensions Dashboards published by the DWP
The DWP issued guidance on 25 March 2024 setting out the expected timetable for connection to the pensions dashboards ecosystem by occupational pension schemes, and personal and stakeholder pension providers. Pensions dashboards will enable individuals to access the entirety of their pensions information online, in a clear format.
Foemidable: Houston Photo Gallery by Mark Howard - Tennis Now
By Mark Howard | @Tennis_Now | Friday, April 5, 2024 Noted photographer Mark Howard is roaming the grounds of River Oaks to shoot this week's Houston tournament. Mark shares Thursday night shots here. Photo credit: Mark Howard Editor's Note: Noted photographer Mark Howard is roaming the grounds of the historic River Oaks Country Club in Houston this week shooting the U.S. Men's Clay Court Championship.
Dirt Duels: Houston Photo Gallery by Mark Howard - Tennis Now
By Mark Howard | @Tennis_Now | Thursday, April 4, 2024 Noted photographer Mark Howard is roaming the grounds of River Oaks to shoot this week's Houston tournament. Mark shares Wednesday night shots here. Photo credit: Mark Howard Editor's Note: Noted photographer Mark Howard is roaming the grounds of the historic River Oaks Country Club in Houston this week shooting the U.S. Men's Clay Court Championship..
Pumped: Houston Photo Gallery by Mark Howard - Tennis Now
By Mark Howard | @Tennis_Now | Wednesday, April 3, 2024 Noted photographer Mark Howard is roaming the grounds of River Oaks to shoot this week's Houston tournament. Photo credit: Mark Howard Editor's Note: Noted photographer Mark Howard is roaming the grounds of the historic River Oaks Country Club in Houston this week shooting the U.S. Men's Clay Court Championship.. We thank Mark Howard, who has shot this tournament for several years, for sharing his photography with Tennis Now.
Red Alert: Houston Photo Gallery by Mark Howard - Tennis Now
By Mark Howard | @Tennis_Now | Tuesday, April 2, 2024 JJ Wolf drives his backhand in Houston. Photo credit: Mark Howard Editor's Note: Noted photographer Mark Howard is roaming the grounds of the historic River Oaks Country Club in Houston this week shooting the U.S. Men's Clay Court Championship.. We thank Mark Howard, who has shot this tournament for several years, for sharing his photography with Tennis Now.
Getting takeover deals over the line has never been harder
Mark Howard March 30, 2024 at 7:01 AM·3 min read City Voices (ES) Striking the right balance between free market economics and protecting the UK’s national security and other public interests has never been more difficult.
AI and ML - Why every nanosecond matters and how to really know your latency
We at VIAVI have long been aware of the impact of latency on the datacoms and telecoms ecosystem. Specialized applications have been developed which allow customers to develop and evaluate ICs, optical modules, ASICs and systems based on their bandwidth throughput and latency. Historically, people have focused on microseconds, but increasingly – especially driven by AI and ML applications – we now must support measurements in nanosecond epoch.
New Pensions Regulator Guidance On Private Market Investments
The Pensions Regulator has published guidance for trustees regarding investment in private markets. This guidance follows on from the Government's Mansion House reforms, announced last July and reconfirmed in the Autumn Statement, which are intended to 'enable our financial services sector to unlock capital for our most promising industries and increase returns for savers, supporting growth across the wider economy'.
Bamboozled by Bit Errors?
Modern high-speed links for the fastest Ethernet rates of 400GbE and above use PAM-4 electrical modulation. This modulation format allows interfaces to run at the speeds required for 400GbE and above, but PAM-4 modulation is more susceptible to the impacts of noise and signal integrity. This is mitigated by the use of forward error correction (FEC) coding, which is integrated into the Ethernet stack.
Three Principles Institute
The STRONG Life Podcast with Zach Even - Esh gives you the tools, motivation & power to DOMINATE in the Gym AND in Life. In layman's terms, this show is a How to Kick A** and Take Names podcast in ALL areas of LIFE. Each episode covers topics such as strength & conditioning, building muscle, overcoming obstacles in life, success as an entrepreneur, success in your career and conquering ALL obstacles in life that dare to stand in your way. If you want to live life on YOUR terms while crushing ...
‘Fragments’: Bob Dylan’s ‘Time Out Of Mind’ Restored
Volume 17 of 'The Bootleg Series' is a thoroughly fascinating listen The best reissues provide fuller context to the material, guiding listeners to (even) more favorably reassess the work without seeming forceful. It’s not an easy task, but Bob Dylan’s Bootleg Series, produced by Dylan’s manager Jeff Rosen and Steve Berkowitz, has done it for 30 years.
VIAVI Perspectives
While evaluating high-speed network test equipment, it may be tempting to forgo deep physical layer testing capabilities to save money and reduce testing complexities. In some cases, these ‘just good enough’ solutions appear to fit the bill, but lack of deep insights can lead to product re-designs, longer development cycles or systemic failures in the field. Even worse is the sinking realization you have invested in test equipment that falls short in critical areas.
Imprinted Dlk1 dosage as a size determinant of the mammalian pituitary gland
Accepted manuscript, PDF only. Full online edition to follow. Author Accepted Manuscript PDF only version. The full online version will follow soon. Accepted Manuscript published August 17, 2023 (This version) Accepted August 16, 2023 Received October 10, 2022 Share this article Cite this article Imprinted Dlk1 dosage as a size determinant of the mammalian pituitary gland eLife 12:e84092.
Optimising Outcomes and Surveillance Strategies of Rectal Neuroendocrine Neoplasms
This is an early access version, the complete PDF, HTML, and XML versions will be available soon. Open AccessReview by Rajaventhan Srirajaskanthan 1,2,*, Dominique Clement 1,2, Sarah Brown 1,2, Mark R. Howard 3 and John K.
Charles Russell Speechlys advises Pracedo founder on the sale of the company to Collabera Digital
Charles Russell Speechlys has advised Matt Schutz, founder and CEO of leading Salesforce consultancy partner Pracedo Ltd, on the sale of the company, to Collabera Digital, a next generation information technology company. Recognised as one of the top accredited Salesforce partners in Europe and the UK, Pracedo delivers a wide range of customer-engagement-to-cash Salesforce consulting and implementation solutions.
Clay Days: Houston Photo Gallery By Mark Howard
Editor's Note: Veteran tennis photographer Mark Howard returns to one of his most favorite tournaments, the U.S. Men's Clay Court Championship, at historic River Oaks Country Club in Houston. We thank Mark Howard for sharing his Houston images with Tennis Now. Svitolina: WTA "Useless" Response Enjoy this court-side view of the U.S. Men's Clay Court Championship courtesy of Mark Howard and look for him courtside during TV coverage of the tournament. All Photos By Mark Howard Posted:
VIAVI Perspectives
First off, what is loopback OTDR testing? The concept is simple: it involves using a single OTDR, which stays at one site, and testing two fibers at the same time by using a loopback fiber or loopback device at the other site. And of course when it comes to OTDR testing you have the […]
Implementing non-invasive ventilation at home: the frontier for chronic respiratory failure?
http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7772-1496Mark E Howard1,2,3,4, Anna Ridgers1,2,4 1 Respiratory and Sleep Medicine, Austin Hospital, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia 2 Department of Medicine, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 3 Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia 4 Institute for Breathing and Sleep, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia Correspondence to Dr Mark E Howard, Respiratory and Sleep Medicine, Austin Hospital,...
Recent Tax Decision May Open AE Opt-out Can Of Worms
In a recent decision, the First-tier Tax Tribunal has ruled that an individual still had a statutory right to opt-out of their employer's automatic enrolment scheme several months after he was enrolled on the basis that the enrolment information provided to him was incorrect. While this was helpful for the individual in this case, as it meant he could register for fixed protection, it may cast doubt on whether the opt-out window has closed for other savers.
ESG, sustainability, and stakeholder capitalism are at the center of the global dialogue on the future of the corporation. They are being driven by an evolving legal and regulatory landscape, market dynamics, and societal expectations. In particular, ESG is increasingly perceived by investors, lenders, employees, local communities, suppliers, and customers as an integral part of a company’s business model and an organic element of value creation.
Quantum Advantage in Information Retrieval
Abstract Random access codes have provided many examples of quantum advantage in communication, but concern only one kind of information retrieval task. We introduce a related task—the Torpedo Game—and show that it admits greater quantum advantage than the comparable random access code. Perfect quantum strategies involving prepare-and-measure protocols with experimentally accessible three-level systems emerge via analysis in terms of the discrete Wigner function.
‘Test, test, test’ even after death: persistence of SARS-CoV-2 RNA in postmortem nasopharyngeal swabs
‘Test, test, test’ even after death: persistence of SARS-CoV-2 RNA in postmortem nasopharyngeal swabs Free http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3614-4570Kate El Bouzidi1, Mark Howard2, Hiam Ali3, Mihir Khan2, Andrew Harris4,5, Mark Zuckerman1 1 South London Specialist Virology Centre, King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK 2 Department of Histopathology, King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK 3 General Medical Council, London, UK 4 William Harvey Research Institute,...
‘Test, test, test’ even after death: persistence of SARS-CoV-2 RNA in postmortem nasopharyngeal swabs
‘Test, test, test’ even after death: persistence of SARS-CoV-2 RNA in postmortem nasopharyngeal swabs Free http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3614-4570Kate El Bouzidi1, Mark Howard2, Hiam Ali3, Mihir Khan2, Andrew Harris4,5, Mark Zuckerman1 1South London Specialist Virology Centre, King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK 2Department of Histopathology, King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK 3General Medical Council, London, UK 4William Harvey Research Institute,...
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