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Suncor Energy derives business value through business AI and automation

CIO Business Intelligence

“From the initial requirements to the final deployment, (the SAP and Suncor) teams displayed technical expertise, flexibility, and willingness to work with each other to create a solution that perfectly meets Suncor’s business needs,” said project manager Tatiana Cojocaru, of Suncor’s program management department.

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Microsoft needs an expert to build modular nuclear reactors for its data centers

TechSpot

A recent job listing from Microsoft is seeking an expert in nuclear technology to lead the company's new energy initiative. This senior position, titled "Principal Program Manager Nuclear Technology," aims to assist Microsoft in developing, maturing, and implementing a global energy strategy centered around SMR and other microreactor designs.

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Tech Moves: Funko names new CEO; Nintex promotes VPs; Leafly adds president

GeekWire

. — Ric Merrifield , a longtime Seattle tech and business leader, joined Seattle-based hydrogen energy company Hypowered Hydrogen as CEO and joined its board. Han previously spent eight years at Redfin, most recently as a senior program manager.

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Sustainable shoes: This startup created baby shoes that can dissolve in water

GeekWire

Megan worked as a program manager at CLEAResult, developing strategies for clients in energy efficiency industries. The shoes are made from a water-soluble plastic called Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), which uses less energy and water than other textiles during production, according to Woolybubs.

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How climate concerns and incentives are driving solar installations on Washington roofs

GeekWire

Yet photovoltaics are only a blip in Washington’s overall energy picture. of the energy mix last year, according to a report on the state’s utilities. Inslee is urging Washington lawmakers to provide $100 million in grants to support the expansion of solar installations and energy storage in Washington.

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The 4 October Synergy Forum: Free for government, discounted for CTOvision readers

CTOvision

Attracting more than 500 policy-makers, engineers, architects, program managers and innovators in the federal government and global technology ecosystem, Synergy Forum 2016 is multi-disciplinary, examining the emerging fusion of physical and digital worlds, including: growing connections between cyber and physical domains.

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A ‘carbon aware’ update for the Xbox is drawing political attention

GeekWire

.” The Blaze piece largely misrepresents the features of the update, presenting them as if the update will automatically force all Xboxes to use the power-saving Shutdown mode, and as if that permanently disables several system features that are associated with the more energy-intensive Sleep mode. Further commentary came on Jan.24

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