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Discover how digital procurement tools are transforming risk management in supply chains. From enhancing visibility to predictive analytics, learn how businesses are using these tools to tackle disruptions and boost resilience. Dive into our infographic for insights about leveraging digital solutions for a stronger supply chain.
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Digital Procurement: A Catalyst for Business Transformation | ProcurEngine
Digital procurement is revolutionizing how businesses manage their supply chains, driving efficiency, cost savings, and strategic decision-making. By automating manual processes and integrating advanced analytics, digital procurement tools provide real-time insights and enhance supplier collaboration. Companies adopting these solutions experience improved procurement workflows, better risk management, and increased profitability.
At ProcurEngine, we offer innovative digital procurement solutions designed to transform businesses and optimize operations. Discover how digital procurement can be the key to unlocking your company's growth and success.
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Why is this Canadian university scared of you seeing its Privacy Impact Assessment?
I'm coming to DEFCON! On Aug 9, I'm emceeing the EFF POKER TOURNAMENT (noon at the Horseshoe Poker Room), and appearing on the BRICKED AND ABANDONED panel (5PM, LVCC - L1 - HW1–11–01). On Aug 10, I'm giving a keynote called "DISENSHITTIFY OR DIE! How hackers can seize the means of computation and build a new, good internet that is hardened against our asshole bosses' insatiable horniness for enshittification" (noon, LVCC - L1 - HW1–11–01).
Barbra Streisand is famous for many things: her exciting performances on the big screen, the small screen, and the stage; her Grammy-winning career as a musician (she's a certified EGOT!); and for all the times she's had to correct people who've added an extra vowel to the spelling of her first name (I can relate!).
But a thousand years from now, her legacy is likely to be linguistic, rather than artistic. The "Streisand Effect" – coined by Mike Masnick – describes what happens when someone tries to suppress a piece of information, only to have that act of attempted suppression backfire by inciting vastly more interest in the subject:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Streisand_effect
The term dates to 2003, when Streisand sued the website Pictopia and its proprietors for $50m for reproducing an image from the publicly available California Coastal Records Project (which produces a timeseries of photos of the California coastline in order to track coastal erosion). The image ("Image 3850") incidentally captured the roofs of Streisand's rather amazing coastal compound, which upset Streisand.
But here's the thing: before Streisand's lawsuit, Image 3850 had only been viewed six times. After she filed the case, another 420,000 people downloaded that image. Not only did Streisand lose her suit (disastrously so – she was ordered to pay the defendants' lawyers $177,000 in fees), but she catastrophically failed in her goal of keeping this boring, obscure photo from being seen:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Streisand_effect
Streisand has since called the suit "a mistake." On the one hand, that is very obviously true, but on the other hand, it's still admirable, given how many other failed litigants went to their graves insisting that their foolish and expensive legal gambit was, in fact, very smart and we are all very stupid for failing to understand that.
Which brings me to Ian Linkletter and the Canadian Privacy Library. Linkletter is the librarian and founder of the nonprofit Canadian Privacy Library, a newish online library that collects and organizes privacy-related documents from Canadian public institutions. Linkletter kicked off the project with the goal of collecting the Privacy Impact Assessments from every public university in Canada, starting in his home province of BC.
These PIAs are a legal requirement whenever a public university procures a piece of software, and they're no joke. Ed-tech vendors are pretty goddamned cavalier when it comes to student privacy, as Linkletter knows well. Back in 2020, Linkletter was an ed-tech specialist for the University of British Columbia, where he was called upon to assess Proctorio, a "remote invigilation" tool that monitored remote students while they sat exams.
This is a nightmare category of software, a mix of high-tech phrenology (vendors claim that they can tell when students are cheating by using "AI" to analyze their faces); arrogant techno-sadism (vendors requires students – including those sharing one-room apartments with "essential worker" parents on night shifts who sleep during the day – to pan their cameras around to prove that they are alone); digital racism (products are so bad at recognizing Black faces that some students have had to sit exams with multiple task-lights shining directly onto their faces); and bullshit (vendors routinely lie about their tools' capabilities and efficacy).
Worst: remote invigilation is grounded in the pedagogically bankrupt idea that learning is best (or even plausibly) assessed through high-stakes testing. The kind of person who wants to use these tools generally has no idea how learning works and thinks of students as presumptively guilty cheats. They monitor test-taking students in realtime, and have been known to jiggle test-takers' cursors impatiently when students think too long about their answers. Remote invigilation also captures the eye-movements of test-takers, flagging people who look away from the screen while thinking for potential cheating. No wonder that many students who sit exams under these conditions find themselves so anxious that they vomit or experience diarrhea, carefully staring directly into the camera as they shit themselves or vomit down their shirts, lest they be penalized for looking away or visiting the toilet.
Linkletter quickly realized that Proctorio is a worst-in-class example of a dreadful category. The public-facing materials the company provided about its products were flatly contradicted by the materials they provided to educators, where all the really nasty stuff was buried. The company – whose business exploded during the covid lockdowns – is helmed by CEO Mike Olsen, a nasty piece of work who once doxed a child who criticized him in an online forum:
https://pluralistic.net/2020/07/01/bossware/#moral-exemplar
Proctorio's products are shrouded in secrecy. In 2020, for reasons never explained, all the (terrible, outraged) reviews of its browser plugin disappeared from the Chrome store:
https://pluralistic.net/2021/09/04/hypervigilance/#radical-transparency
Linkletter tweeted his alarming findings, publishing links to the unlisted, but publicly available Youtube videos where Proctorio explained how its products really worked. Proctorio then sued Linkletter, for copyright infringement.
Proctorio's argument is that by linking to materials that they published on Youtube with permissions that let anyone with the link see them, Linkletter infringed upon their copyright. When Linkletter discovered that these videos already had publicly available links, indexed by Google, in the documentation produced by other Proctorio customers for students and teachers, Proctorio doubled down and argued that by collecting these publicly available links to publicly available videos, Linkletter had still somehow infringed on their copyright.
Luckily for Linkletter, BC has an anti-SLAPP law that is supposed to protect whistleblowers facing legal retaliation for publishing protected speech related to matters of public interest (like whether BC's flagship university has bought a defective and harmful product that its students will be forced to use). Unluckily for Linkletter, the law is brand new, lacks jurisprudence, and the courts have decided that he can't use a SLAPP defense and his case must go to trial:
https://pluralistic.net/2023/04/20/links-arent-performances/#free-ian-linkletter
Linkletter could have let that experience frighten him away from the kind of principled advocacy that riles up deep-pocketed, thin-skinned bullies. Instead, he doubled down, founding the Canadian Privacy Library, with the goal of using Freedom of Information requests to catalog all of Canada's post-secondary institutions' privacy assessments. Given how many bodies he found buried in Proctorio's back yard, this feels like the kind of thing that should be made more visible to Canadians.
There are 25 public universities in BC, and Linkletter FOI'ed them all. Eleven provided their PIAs. Eight sent him an estimate of what it would cost them (and thus what they would charge) to assemble these docs for him. Six requested extensions.
One of them threatened to sue.
Langara College is a 19,000-student spinout of Vancouver Community College whose motto is Eruditio Libertas Est ("Knowledge is Freedom"). Linkletter got their 2019 PIA for Microsoft's Office 365 when he FOI'ed the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology (universities often recycle one another's privacy impact assessments, which is fine).
That's where the trouble started. In June, Langara sent Linkletter a letter demanding that he remove their Office 365 PIA; the letter CC'ed two partners in a law firm, and accused Linkletter of copyright infringement. But that's not how copyright – or public records – work. As Linkletter writes, the PIA is "a public record lawfully obtained through an FOI request" – it is neither exempted from disclosure, nor is it confidential:
https://www.privacylibrary.ca/legal-threat/
Langara claims that in making their mandatory Privacy Impact Assessment for Office 365 available, Linkletter has exposed them to "heightened risks of data breaches and privacy incidents," they provided no evidence to support this assertion.
I think they're full of shit, but you don't have to take my word for it. After initially removing the PIA, Linkletter restored it, and you can read it for yourself:
https://www.privacylibrary.ca/langara-college-privacy-impact-assessments/
I read it. It is pretty goddamned anodyne – about as exciting as looking at the roof of Barbra Streisand's mansion.
Sometimes, where there's smoke, there's only Streisand – a person who has foolishly decided to use the law to bully a weaker stranger out of disclosing some innocuous and publicly available fact about themselves. But sometimes, where there's smoke, there's fire. A lot of people who read my work are much more familiar with ed-tech, privacy, and pedagogy than I am. If that's you, maybe you want to peruse the Langara PIA to see if they are hiding something because they're exposing their students to privacy risks and don't want that fact to get out.
There are plenty of potential privacy risks in Office 365! The cloud version of Microsoft Office contains a "bossware" mode that allows bosses to monitor their workers' keystrokes for spelling, content, and accuracy, and produce neat charts of which employees are least "productive." The joke's on the boss, though: Office 365 also has a tool that lets you compare your department's usage of Office 365 to your competitors, which is another way of saying that Microsoft is gathering your trade secrets and handing it out to your direct competitors:
https://pluralistic.net/2021/02/24/gwb-rumsfeld-monsters/#bossware
So, yeah, there are lots of "features" in Office 365 that could give rise to privacy threats when it is used at a university. One hopes that Langara correctly assessed these risks and accounted for them in its PIA, which would mean that they are bullying Linkletter out of reflex, rather than to cover up wrongdoing. But there's only one way to find out: go through the doc that Linkletter has restored to public view.
Linkletter has excellent pro bono representation from Norton Rose Fulbright, a large and powerful law-firm that is handling his Proctorio case. Linkletter writes, "they have put this public college on notice that any proceeding is liable to be dismissed pursuant to the Protection of Public Participation Act, BC’s anti-SLAPP legislation."
Langara has now found themselves at the bottom of a hole, and if they're smart, they'll stop digging.
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If you'd like an essay-formatted version of this post to read or share, here's a link to it on pluralistic.net, my surveillance-free, ad-free, tracker-free blog:
https://pluralistic.net/2024/08/01/eruditio-libertas-est/#streisand-v-linkletter
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Fair dealing (parody) https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=1468015
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So I procured an embroidery machine several months ago (and then proceeded to not use it, because I absolutely could not lose momentum on another project I was working on).
Anyway, I finally got around to opening it up, figuring it out, and deciding on an embroidery digitization software. For my first project (beyond pre-made patterns to figure out my machine), I chose what I THOUGHT was a simple option.
(spoiler alert: it was not)
I'm a huge fan of Tolkien's heraldic devices, so I went for this one:
This one is Earendil's. While I'm usually on the 'these look like quilt blocks' train, I decided to try my hand at digitizing it. So I blocked it out in Krita (I am no digital artist, but I very much enjoy the multi-brush tool, and it was very effective at this:
(the colors aren't meant to be accurate, just distinct from each other)
Muddled around in Embrilliance for a while, got it on my machine (a Brother SE630 I have named Pityaháno), and this is what I came up with:
(I apologize for the photo quality, the light is not good at this time of day)
I'm actually pretty happy with how it came out, for a first draft. I did some refining while it was going, stitch direction and such. And I need to work on aligning the sections better, and perhaps reducing the satin stitch borders where they overlap.
This was done with brothred cotton embroidery thread and YLI 60wt cotton bobbin thread on linen fabric. Digitized with embrilliance stitchartist level 1. Source for the heraldry is Tolkien, of course, via the tolkien wiki.
I do have to get on my other projects (Halloween is COMING and as usual I am behind), but I'll probably be playing around with this a little more when I have time. I'm very excited to do more of this!
If anyone has advice about machine embroidery/digitizing, in general or with regards to this piece specifically, I'd absolutely love to hear it!
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https://www.truthdig.com/articles/how-big-tech-supports-the-data-behind-israels-war/
https://www.truthdig.com/articles/the-big-tech-behind-israels-digital-apartheid/
Have you seen these articles? I’ve always been keen on seeing big tech crumble but now it’s more important than ever that it does
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Decoding E-Commerce Gateway Solutions: Tips for 2023
Article by Jonathan Bomser | CEO | Accept-Credit-Cards-Now.com
In the ever-dominant world of e-commerce, staying ahead is non-negotiable. This blog deciphers the intricacies of E-Commerce Gateway Solutions and provides invaluable tips for 2023, aimed at propelling your online business to new heights. Whether you operate in high-risk merchant sectors, credit repair services, or the CBD industry, understanding these solutions is your passport to accepting credit cards, amplifying revenue, and ensuring your lasting presence in the digital marketplace through E-Commerce Gateway Solutions.
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The Need for Digitization in Manufacturing : Stay Competitive With Low-Code
Industry 4.0 is transforming manufacturing with smart factories, automation, and digital integration. Technologies like the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), and low-code applications are enabling manufacturers to streamline processes and develop customized solutions quickly. Low-code platforms empower manufacturers to adapt to global demands, driving efficiency and innovation.
Previously, cross-border transactions in manufacturing faced delays due to bureaucracy, complex payment mechanisms, and inconsistent regulations. These challenges led to inefficiency and increased costs. However, Industry 4.0 technologies, such as digital payments, smart contracts, and logistics tracking, have simplified international transactions, improving procurement processes.
Low-code applications are key in this transformation, enabling rapid development of secure solutions for payments, customs clearance, and regulatory compliance. These platforms reduce complexity, enhance transparency, and ensure cost-effective, secure global supply chains. This shift aligns with the demands of a connected global economy, enhancing productivity and competitiveness.
The Need for Digitization in Manufacturing
Digitization has become crucial for manufacturing to stay competitive, with new technologies and the need for automation driving the sector’s transformation. Key features include ERP systems for centralized management of inventory, finances, and operations; digital supply chain tools for visibility and disruption prediction; real-time data for performance monitoring; sustainability tracking; and IoT/RFID for better tracking, accuracy, and reduced waste.
Low-code applications play a pivotal role in digitization by enabling rapid development of tailored solutions for inventory management, supply chain optimization, and performance analytics. These platforms streamline processes, reduce manual work, and enhance agility, helping manufacturers implement digital transformations quickly and cost-effectively.
Upgrading Manufacturing Capabilities in the Era of Industry 4.0 with Low-code Solutions
Low-code applications are becoming essential for digital transformation in manufacturing, addressing operational challenges while managing increased production demands and a shortage of skilled staff. These platforms enable manufacturers to quickly develop tailored applications without needing specialized coding expertise, fostering faster, more flexible operations. By streamlining processes and aligning with modern consumer demands, low-code technology helps bridge the skills gap, empowering manufacturers to stay competitive and seize new opportunities in a rapidly evolving market.
Low-code Technology Benefits for Modern Industries
As digital transformation becomes increasingly crucial for manufacturing, many enterprises in the sector face challenges with outdated processes, legacy system limitations, customization challenges, and inadequate resources. Low-code applications offer a compelling solution, enabling manufacturers to streamline operations by eliminating paper-based processes and automating workflows across functions such as Production, Sales, Logistics, Finance, Procurement, Quality Assurance, Human Resources, Supply Chain, and IT Operations. Additionally, low-code platforms enhance compliance and safety standards through built-in automated tools.
These platforms deliver impressive results, including over 70% improvement in productivity and close to 95% improvement in output quality in specific scenarios. This is particularly evident in automating complex processes like order fulfillment—from receiving customer orders to delivering finished products and managing invoicing with customers. Use cases also include automating inventory management, enhancing predictive maintenance with real-time data, and optimizing supply chain operations. Low-code solutions make it easier for manufacturers to implement changes quickly, boosting agility and reducing time-to-market while improving overall operational efficiency.
Conclusion
Low-code platforms are driving digital transformation in manufacturing, addressing sector-specific challenges in industries like automotive, aviation, and oil & gas. With Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing, iLeap’s low-code platform helps integrate IoT, advanced analytics, and end-to-end automation, leading to optimized workflows and real-time decision-making. By adopting agile development, manufacturers can quickly adapt to new technologies and market demands, making iLeap the ideal partner for digital transformation. Unlock the potential of Industry 4.0 with iLeap and turn challenges into growth opportunities.
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New Policies of Rajasthan Government Unveiled: Col Rajyavardhan Rathore
Rajasthan, known for its cultural heritage and historic prominence, is making waves with forward-thinking policies designed to usher in a new era of growth and development. Col Rajyavardhan Rathore, a dynamic leader and advocate of progress, has been instrumental in shaping and supporting these initiatives. These policies aim to address critical areas such as economic development, environmental sustainability, social equity, and digital transformation, marking a significant step forward for the state.
A Vision for Progress
The new policies reflect the Rajasthan government’s commitment to fostering innovation, inclusivity, and sustainability. By targeting various sectors, from education and infrastructure to technology and rural development, these initiatives promise a brighter and more prosperous future for all.
Key Policies Unveiled
1. Rajasthan MSME Policy 2024
Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) form the backbone of Rajasthan’s economy. This policy aims to:
Provide financial assistance and subsidies to MSMEs.
Simplify regulatory processes to encourage entrepreneurship.
Create employment opportunities, especially in rural areas.
2. One District, One Product (ODOP) Scheme
To boost local businesses and crafts, the ODOP scheme promotes:
Identifying unique products in each district for focused development.
Establishing market linkages and export support.
Providing branding and marketing assistance to artisans and producers.
3. Rajasthan Startup Policy 2024
The state’s focus on fostering innovation is evident through its startup-friendly policies, which include:
Seed funding and incubation support for startups.
Incentives for women-led and rural-based startups.
Establishing innovation hubs across districts.
4. Integrated Cluster Development Scheme
This policy aims to modernize and empower traditional industries by:
Developing common facilities for industrial clusters.
Providing training programs for workers in emerging technologies.
Enhancing infrastructure to attract investments.
5. Rajasthan AVGC-XR Policy 2024
Focusing on the Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, and Extended Reality (AVGC-XR) sectors, this policy includes:
Setting up AVGC-XR training institutes.
Providing subsidies for software and hardware procurement.
Promoting Rajasthan as a hub for creative industries.
Environmental Sustainability Policies
6. Rajasthan Green Energy Initiative
To combat climate change and boost renewable energy production, the policy emphasizes:
Developing large-scale solar and wind energy projects.
Offering incentives for businesses to adopt green energy solutions.
Encouraging electric vehicle adoption through subsidies.
7. Water Conservation Policy
Addressing water scarcity in Rajasthan, this policy includes:
Promoting rainwater harvesting and groundwater recharge.
Modernizing irrigation systems to improve efficiency.
Encouraging community-driven water conservation efforts.
Social Development Policies
8. Rajasthan Women Empowerment Scheme
Aimed at promoting gender equality, this policy focuses on:
Providing skill training and entrepreneurship opportunities for women.
Ensuring safety and security through improved law enforcement.
Offering financial incentives for girls’ education.
9. Antyodaya Seva Camp Initiative
Launched to mark the successful completion of the BJP government’s first year, this program:
Provides direct access to government schemes and services.
Ensures welfare benefits reach the most marginalized communities.
Organizes awareness drives about social and economic rights.
Education and Digital Transformation
10. Rajasthan DigiSkill Program
To prepare the workforce for a digital future, this program includes:
Training in digital tools, AI, and coding for youth.
Setting up digital labs in schools and colleges.
Offering certifications in high-demand IT skills.
11. Rajasthan Education Excellence Policy
Focused on improving education quality across the state, the policy entails:
Modernizing school infrastructure and integrating digital tools.
Recruiting highly qualified teachers for rural and underserved areas.
Enhancing vocational training opportunities.
Economic Growth and Investment Policies
12. Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit
This annual event highlights the government’s commitment to attracting global investments by:
Showcasing Rajasthan’s potential in IT, manufacturing, and tourism.
Facilitating investor-friendly policies and incentives.
Establishing Special Economic Zones (SEZs) for key industries.
13. Rajasthan Export Promotion Policy
Aimed at boosting exports, this policy provides:
Support for exporters through subsidies and infrastructure.
Promotion of Rajasthan’s traditional handicrafts and textiles globally.
Setting up export training centers for budding entrepreneurs.
Col Rajyavardhan Rathore: A Champion of Progress
Col Rajyavardhan Rathore has been a driving force behind these transformative policies. His efforts include:
Advocating for inclusive and sustainable growth.
Encouraging public-private partnerships to enhance infrastructure and investment.
Ensuring that government initiatives are accessible and impactful at the grassroots level.
Impact of the New Policies
Economic Growth
Increased investments in key sectors like IT, renewable energy, and manufacturing.
Growth in MSMEs and startups, creating job opportunities.
Social Development
Enhanced opportunities for women and marginalized communities.
Improved access to education and healthcare.
Sustainability
Progress in renewable energy adoption and water conservation.
Reduced carbon footprint through green energy initiatives.
The Road Ahead
With these policies, Rajasthan is poised to become a leading state in innovation, sustainability, and social equity. The government’s commitment, supported by leaders like Col Rajyavardhan Rathore, ensures that this vision translates into reality. As the state charts its path forward, it sets a benchmark for holistic and inclusive development in India.
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B2B ecommerce website development in Indore
B2B eCommerce website development in Indore presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses looking to establish a strong online presence. With its rich talent pool, cost-effective solutions, and innovative approach, Indore has become a preferred destination for digital transformation projects. Online transactions between companies, as opposed to between companies and customers, are referred to as business-to-business (B2B) eCommerce. Strong B2B eCommerce solutions are essential given the growing dependence on digital platforms for supplier relationships, inventory control, and procurement.
The Significance of B2B eCommerce
Streamlined Operations: Efficiency is increased by automating procedures including order placing, tracking, and payment. Global Reach: Companies are able to grow their clientele beyond national borders. Cost Efficiency: By reducing manual intervention, digital systems lower operating expenses. Improved Customer Experience: Self-service portals, bulk ordering, and customized pricing are examples of features that increase consumer pleasure.
Why Indore Is a Center for the Development of B2B eCommerce
Indore has established itself as one of the fastest-growing IT cities in India. Businesses might think about Indore for the creation of B2B eCommerce websites for the following main reasons: Skilled Talent Pool: Indore is home to a sizable population of web developers, designers, and IT specialists that are knowledgeable about cutting-edge technologies. Cost-Effective Solutions: Development services in Indore are exceptional value for money and are less expensive than in major cities. Successful Startup Ecosystem: The dynamic entrepreneurial climate in Indore encourages originality and inventiveness in web development. Robust Infrastructure: The city's cutting-edge IT infrastructure facilitates timely delivery and smooth project execution. Client Proximity: Because of its advantageous location, companies in Central India can work with developers situated in Indore with ease.
How to Create a Business-to-Business eCommerce Website in Indore ?
Building a strong B2B eCommerce platform requires careful preparation and implementation. Here’s a step-by-step guide:
1. Analysis of Requirements
Determine the target market and business goals.
Specify the essential features and integration requirements.
2. Selecting the Appropriate Platform Depending on your needs, choose bespoke development or platforms like Magento or Shopify Plus. 3. Design of UI/UX
Create prototypes and wireframes for approval.
Concentrate on producing a design that is neat, expert, and user-focused.
4. Growth and Assimilation
To create the website, write clear, optimal code.
Increase functionality by integrating third-party tools and APIs.
5. Quality Assurance and Testing
To get rid of bugs, do thorough testing.
Make sure it works on all devices and browsers.
6. Implementation and Upkeep
Use secure servers to launch the website.
Assure seamless operations by providing regular updates and support.
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The Rise of B2B Marketplaces
B2B marketplaces serve as digital meeting points for buyers and sellers. Over the last decade, they have gained traction due to the convenience, speed, and efficiency they offer to businesses looking to trade internationally. Traditional methods of sourcing and procurement, involving in-person meetings, trade shows, or middlemen, are increasingly being replaced by digital platforms like TradeKey.
TradeKey, launched in 2006, is one of the pioneers in the B2B online space, providing a platform where manufacturers, suppliers, importers, and exporters can interact seamlessly. The platform caters to various industries, including electronics, machinery, agriculture, textiles, chemicals, and more. With its headquarters in Saudi Arabia, TradeKey has a strong presence globally, particularly in emerging markets across Asia, the Middle East, and Africa.
TradeKey’s Unique Selling Proposition (USP)
What sets TradeKey apart from other B2B platforms is its focus on trust and verification. Given the rise of fraudulent activity and scams in international trade, buyers and sellers alike require a platform that ensures safety and reliability. TradeKey addresses this need through its Verified Buyers Database, a unique feature that guarantees that the buyers listed on the platform have undergone a rigorous verification process. This verification process helps in minimizing the risk of fraud and instills confidence in businesses using the platform.
This Verified Buyers Database is particularly valuable for suppliers and exporters looking to tap into global markets without the fear of encountering fake buyers or fraudulent transactions. TradeKey’s platform also allows businesses to verify potential buyers, ensuring that both parties involved in a transaction can trust each other, which is a significant advantage in today's interconnected global trade environment.
Navigating TradeKey: Key Features and Benefits
Global Reach and Industry Focus: TradeKey’s platform is vast, covering more than 9 million registered users from 240 countries. Its global network spans a wide array of industries, allowing businesses to find partners from virtually any sector. The platform's design allows suppliers and buyers to search for products based on industry categories, making it easier to find the right match.
Verified Buyers and Suppliers: As mentioned earlier, TradeKey’s verification system is one of its most crucial aspects. By focusing on transparency, the platform enhances trust among users. Verified buyers and suppliers can negotiate with greater confidence, reducing the risk of scams or unreliable business deals. This feature is particularly beneficial for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which may lack the resources to conduct extensive background checks on potential partners.
Trade Shows and RFQs: TradeKey provides access to global virtual trade shows, allowing businesses to showcase their products to a global audience without the costs associated with physical participation. Additionally, businesses can post Request for Quotations (RFQs), making it easy to receive proposals from multiple suppliers or manufacturers. This feature streamlines the procurement process, especially for buyers looking to compare offers and select the best deal.
Digital Marketing and Branding Support: Beyond merely connecting buyers and suppliers, TradeKey also offers digital marketing and branding solutions. The platform provides tools to help businesses optimize their listings, making them more visible to potential buyers. Through effective SEO techniques, businesses can ensure their products appear at the top of search results, increasing visibility and lead generation.
Buyer and Seller Communication Tools: Communication is key in B2B transactions, and TradeKey has built-in communication tools that allow for direct messaging, inquiries, and real-time negotiations between buyers and sellers. This reduces the time typically involved in email exchanges or delayed responses, helping to speed up decision-making and order placement.
Market Insights and Analytics: TradeKey also offers access to valuable market data and analytics, which can guide businesses in making informed decisions. By understanding market trends, buyer preferences, and pricing strategies, businesses can fine-tune their offerings and enhance their competitiveness in the global market.
Security and Trust: Overcoming B2B Fraud
One of the biggest challenges in the B2B space is the prevalence of scams and fraud. Many businesses, especially smaller ones, are wary of international trade due to the risk of dealing with unknown or unverified parties. TradeKey addresses these concerns by offering TradeKey GoldKey Membership and TradeKey TrustPass Membership, which provide additional layers of security and credibility for businesses. These memberships allow companies to display their verified status, making them more attractive to potential buyers.
TradeKey also actively educates its users about B2B safety, offering guides on how to avoid scams, identify red flags, and ensure secure payment methods. The platform's dedication to transparency and security has made it a trusted name in the industry, particularly among SMEs looking to expand globally.
The Role of TradeKey in Global Business Growth
In the context of the global supply chain, TradeKey has become a significant facilitator of cross-border trade. Its role is particularly important for businesses in developing regions, where access to global markets might otherwise be limited. By providing a safe, efficient, and user-friendly platform, TradeKey is not only helping businesses find international buyers and suppliers but also contributing to global economic growth by fostering trade partnerships.
Conclusion
As the world becomes increasingly connected, platforms like TradeKey will continue to play a vital role in enabling international trade. With its focus on trust, verification, and ease of use, TradeKey has positioned itself as a go-to platform for businesses looking to expand their global footprint. Whether you are a buyer seeking reliable suppliers or a seller aiming to reach new markets, TradeKey offers the tools, resources, and support needed to succeed in today’s competitive B2B landscape.
By emphasizing security and fostering transparency, TradeKey ensures that businesses can engage in global trade with confidence, making it an invaluable resource in the modern business world
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Blueberry AI Introduces it Groundbreaking 3D Digital Asset Engine – 🥝KIWI Engine🥝
Blueberry AI, a leading AI-powered digital asset management company, proudly announces the release of the KIWI Engine, a high-performance 3D engine set to revolutionize industries such as gaming, advertising, and industrial design. KIWI Engine enables teams to streamline workflows by offering real-time 3D file previews in over 100 formats directly in the browser, with no need for high-performance hardware or software.
Boasting cutting-edge features such as centralized storage, AI-powered search, and blockchain-backed file tracking, KIWI Engine ensures secure, efficient collaboration while minimizing operational costs. Designed to enhance productivity, the engine supports large file transfers, cross-team collaboration, and eliminates the risk of file versioning errors or leaks.
With its easy-to-use interface and seamless integration with existing 3D tools, KIWI Engine by Blueberry AI is the ideal solution for companies looking to optimize their 3D asset management.
Unlocking New Capbabilites of 3D Digital Assets — 🥝KIWI Engine🥝 Unveils its Power
The KIWI Engine is a high-performance 3D engine that powers Blueberry AI developed by the industry-leading AI digital asset management company, Share Creators. With exceptional performance and an intuitive interface, the KIWI Engine significantly shortens production cycles for game development, advertising, and industrial design, while reducing operational costs to truly achieve cost-efficiency.
Key Standout Features of the KIWI Engine by Blueberry AI:
Browser-Based 3D Previews: No downloads required; view over 100 professional file formats directly in your browser, including 3DMax and Maya native files; no conversion needed. This functionality eliminates the need for high-performance hardware and boosts team productivity.
Seamless Large File Transfers: Easily share and preview large files within teams, facilitating smooth collaboration between designers and developers. The built-in 3D asset review feature enhances workflow precision and speed.
Addressing Common File Management Issues:
File Security & Control: With centralized storage and multi-level permissions, KIWI Engine ensures files remain secure. Blockchain logs track user activity, and version control with real-time backups prevents file loss or version errors, reducing the risk of leaks, especially during outsourcing or staff transitions.
Outsourcing Management: Control access to shared content with outsourcing teams, minimizing the risk of file misuse.
A One-Stop 3D File Preview Solution:
Broad Format Compatibility: KIWI Engine supports mainstream formats like 3DMax, Maya, Blender, OBJ, FBX, and more. It reduces the need for multiple software purchases by loading and previewing models from various design tools in one engine.
Multi-Format Preview: Combine different 3D file formats in a single workspace for simultaneous viewing and editing. This streamlines complex 3D projects, especially those involving cross-team collaboration.
Simplified 3D Previews for Non-Technical Users: KIWI Engine makes it easy for non-technical stakeholders, such as management, to quickly preview 3D assets without installing complex software. This enhances cross-department collaboration and accelerates decision-making.
Cost Savings on Software:
Traditional design projects often require expensive software purchases just to view files. With cloud technology, the KIWI Engine by Blueberry AI eliminates the need for costly software installations. Team members can preview and collaborate on 3D files online, reducing software procurement and maintenance costs while improving flexibility and efficiency.
Improving Collaboration and Resource Reuse:
Without intelligent tools, design resources are often recreated from scratch, leading to wasted time and costs. The KIWI Engine supports multi-format 3D file previews and includes AI-powered search and auto-tagging, enabling designers to easily find and reuse existing resources. This significantly enhances collaboration and reduces the security risks of transferring large files.
User-Friendly Interface and Experience:
The KIWI Engine adopts a clean, intuitive user interface, with a well-structured layout. A detailed list of grids and materials appears on the left, while function modules (controls, materials, grids, and lighting management) are on the right, ensuring a logical and smooth workflow. Personalized settings and organization-level global configurations further enhance productivity for teams of all sizes.
Grid and Material List: After loading a model, grids and materials are clearly displayed, allowing users to easily select and edit the necessary components.
Personalized Settings: Customize the interface to suit individual workflow preferences, improving work efficiency.
Organization Settings: For large teams or cross-project managers, global configuration options enable unified project management across multiple teams, saving time and resources.
KIWI Engine's Control Tool Module:
The KIWI Engine features an innovative control tool module, covering camera controls, display functions, and advanced rendering options that meet diverse project needs—from simple model viewing to complex scene operations.
Camera Controls: Features like auto-rotation and quick reset allow users to easily adjust the camera for 360-degree model views, ensuring smooth, flexible operation.
Display Functions:
Wireframe Display: Ideal for structured previews, enabling users to inspect model geometry during the design phase.
Double-Sided Display: Displays both sides of models, even if there are defects, minimizing repair time and improving workflow efficiency.
SSR (Screen Space Reflection): Enhances model reflection effects for high-quality renderings in complex scenes.
UV Check: Displays UV distribution, helping users accurately assess UV mapping for precise texture work.
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The Crucial Role of Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs) in Industries | ProcurEngine
Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs) play a critical role in driving the success of industrial companies, yet they often remain underappreciated. Despite managing procurement solutions that account for over 65-75% of company revenues, CPOs lack visibility in leadership teams. The adoption of digital technologies like SaaS platforms such as "procurEngine" can empower CPOs by automating processes and enhancing procurement tools. By leveraging advanced technologies, CPOs can achieve significant improvements in efficiency, transparency, and competitive outcomes. It's time to recognize and celebrate the contributions of CPOs, providing them with the resources and recognition they deserve.
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Israel Buys Tech for Mass Influence Operations
Haaretz reports, “Israel has responded to its "clear loss" to Hamas on the digital battlefield by making its first-ever purchase of a technological system capable of conducting mass online influence campaigns, according to numerous sources with knowledge of the matter.
The system can, among other things, automatically create content tailored to specific audiences. The technology was purchased as part of a wider attempt by Israeli bodies, both civilian and military, to address what sources termed "Israel's public diplomacy failure" following the Hamas massacre on October 7 and subsequent war.”
“a few weeks into the war, Israel set up a "hasbara forum" comprising government agencies, offices and ministries, as well as military, defense and intelligence bodies – including the IDF, the Shin Bet security service and the National Security Council – alongside tech firms, civilians volunteer initiatives and even Jewish organizations, that meets weekly.
Officials from different bodies, including the Public Diplomacy Directorate and Diaspora Affairs Ministry, charged with countering antisemitism against world Jewry, held talks with different firms and tech providers active in various mass online campaigns. Assets are one thing, an intelligence source explains, but you also want a system for managing them.
“Mass influence systems can often get their operators in trouble, and their public exposure can severely damage their clients' credibility.”
“As a result, Israel decided to purchase an existing technology instead of risk developing one independently. A number of civilian tools and programs developed for business and political campaigns were procured: a system for mapping online audiences; a system capable of automatically creating websites, among other things, as well as content tailored to specific audiences; a system for monitoring social media and messaging platforms, and others. Thus, Israel hoped to launch campaigns that would advance Israel's core message and improve global perception.”
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mjPRO | The Ultimate Procurement System for Reducing Costs and Enhancing Efficiency
In today’s fast-paced digital world, businesses are looking for tools that can streamline their processes, enhance efficiency, and minimize costs. Procurement, a critical function for every organization, is no exception. Choosing the right procurement software can make all the difference in managing supply chains effectively, improving governance, and cutting procurement costs. Among the numerous procurement software companies, mjPRO stands out as a robust, AI-powered solution that offers scalability, cost-efficiency, and enhanced profitability.
In this blog, we’ll explore the best features of mjPRO, why it’s considered the best procurement software, and how it supports businesses in managing procurement processes seamlessly.
What Is Procurement Software?
Before we dive into mjPRO, let’s first define procurement software. In simple terms, procurement software is a digital tool that automates and manages the entire procurement process—from requisitioning to payment. It helps organizations track their purchases, manage suppliers, and ensure compliance, reducing manual intervention and boosting overall efficiency. Today, eProcurement software solutions are often cloud-based, providing businesses with flexibility, scalability, and advanced data-driven insights.
Why mjPRO Is the Best Procurement Software
mjPRO is not just another procurement software; it’s a comprehensive eProcurement software platform that digitizes the entire procurement process from planning to payment. Whether you’re managing simple purchases or complex projects, mjPRO provides a unified solution that reduces procurement costs, enhances supplier management, and ensures near 100% delivery compliance. Here's why mjPRO is considered one of the top procurement software solutions in the market:
1. Cloud-Based, Pay-Per-Use Model
One of the most attractive features of mjPRO is its pay-per-use, cloud-based model. Unlike traditional procurement systems that require significant upfront investment and infrastructure, mjPRO offers a flexible, cloud-based solution that allows for scalability based on your business needs. This ensures a faster ROI and eliminates the need for costly hardware or software upgrades.
2. Intelligent Platform with AI-Powered Automation
At its core, mjPRO is an intelligent procurement platform powered by AI. It leverages advanced technologies like AI and NLP-based analytics to offer real-time insights, such as category and supplier recommendations. By learning from your procurement patterns and suggesting suppliers based on past purchasing behavior, mjPRO takes the guesswork out of sourcing, making it the best procurement software for both small and large enterprises.
3. Strong Supplier Base and Smart Decision-Making Tools
With mjPRO, you’ll have access to an ever-growing supplier base. The platform continuously adds new suppliers to the ecosystem, giving businesses more options and competitive pricing. What’s more, mjPRO integrates AI-based decision-making tools to provide real-time supplier recommendations, enabling procurement teams to make informed decisions quickly.
4. End-to-End Procurement Chain Digitization
mjPRO digitizes the entire procurement chain, from planning to payment, making it one of the top procurement software platforms available today. Let’s break down how mjPRO handles each step of the procurement process:
a. Plan
The planning phase is critical to ensuring the procurement process runs smoothly. mjPRO helps streamline this process by allowing users to categorize items up to four levels, aggregate or split requirements, and manage budgets more effectively. With features like eBriefcase and category-specific insights, businesses can easily plan for both routine and complex procurements.
b. Source
Supplier management is one of the most challenging aspects of procurement. mjPRO excels in this area by offering a comprehensive supplier management module. The system helps businesses survey, rate, and profile suppliers before they are approved. mjPRO also automates RFQs (Request for Quotations) and integrates RPA-based bidding, which enhances supplier negotiations and ensures competitive pricing.
c. Procure
Once suppliers have been approved, mjPRO facilitates the creation and management of purchase orders (POs). The platform automates the post-PO process by handling tasks such as PO acceptance, ASN (Advanced Shipping Notice) generation, PI (Proforma Invoice) approval, and eCatalogues management. This automation reduces the risk of human error and accelerates procurement times by as much as 40%.
d. Pay
Finally, mjPRO ensures that payment processing is seamless. The platform performs thorough three-point checks before invoice approval and integrates with payment gateways to automate payments. The result is a faster, more efficient payment process that ensures suppliers are paid on time, minimizing disruptions in the supply chain.
How mjPRO Benefits Your Business
Now that we’ve covered the key features of mjPRO, let’s take a look at how this procurement software can benefit your business:
1. Reduces Procurement Costs by 7%
Procurement costs can take up a significant portion of a company’s budget. By using mjPRO, businesses can reduce these costs by up to 7%. This is achieved through better supplier negotiations, automated procurement processes, and more efficient resource management.
2. Makes Procurement 40% Faster
One of the most compelling advantages of mjPRO is its ability to speed up the procurement process. The platform reduces manual tasks and automates the creation and management of POs, invoices, and supplier communications, making procurement up to 40% faster. This is a game-changer for businesses that operate in fast-paced environments and need to meet tight deadlines.
3. Limits Supply Risk with 100% Delivery Compliance
Supply chain disruptions can have serious consequences for businesses. mjPRO mitigates these risks by ensuring nearly 100% delivery compliance. With advanced supplier profiling, automated RFQs, and integrated payment gateways, mjPRO ensures that your supply chain operates smoothly and without delays.
4. Strengthens Governance and Ensures Zero Frauds
In the digital age, governance and compliance are more important than ever. mjPRO strengthens governance across the procurement process by offering real-time insights into supplier performance and ensuring that all procurement activities are auditable. This procurement software also helps prevent fraud by enforcing strict supplier approval and payment processes.
Unlock the Full Potential of eProcurement with mjPRO
If you're searching for a procurement software company that offers a comprehensive, scalable solution for your business, look no further than mjPRO. This eProcurement software not only digitizes the entire procurement process but also enhances it with AI-powered tools, robust supplier management, and seamless payment integration.
With mjPRO, businesses can gain full control over their procurement activities while reducing costs, accelerating procurement timelines, and ensuring compliance across the board.
Key Features of mjPRO:
Pay-Per-Use Cloud-Based Solution: Achieve faster ROI without heavy investment.
AI-Powered Automation: Make data-driven decisions with category and supplier recommendations.
Strong Supplier Base: Access to a continuously growing supplier network.
Comprehensive Digitization: Manage everything from planning to payment on one platform.
Faster Procurement: Reduce procurement times by 40% through automation.
Enhanced Governance: Ensure zero frauds and full compliance with real-time monitoring.
If you're ready to take your procurement processes to the next level, mjPRO is the best procurement software for businesses of all sizes. Contact us today to learn more and unlock the full potential of eProcurement software for your organization!
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Understanding GEM Registration: Meaning, Uses, and Benefits
GEM registration refers to the Government e-Marketplace, a digital platform established by the Government of India to facilitate efficient and transparent procurement of goods and services by government departments. The process allows businesses to register and sell directly to government entities, enhancing market access and visibility. Key benefits of GEM registration include creating a level playing field for all sellers, ensuring transparency, reducing costs and administrative time, and providing prompt payment mechanisms. It is particularly useful for businesses aiming to tap into government procurement opportunities, thus fostering growth and sustainability.
Understanding GEM Registration
We all live in a competitive marketplace where businesses and government entities constantly seek streamlined processes to connect and conduct transactions efficiently. One initiative that has gained significant prominence is GEM registration. This article will delve into the meaning of GEM registration, its full form, and its importance in the procurement ecosystem.
What is GEM Registration?
GEM, which stands for Government e-Marketplace, is an online platform established by the Government of India to facilitate the procurement of goods and services by various government departments and organizations. GEM registration allows businesses to sell their products and services directly to government entities, ensuring transparency, efficiency, and a hassle-free procurement process.
GEM Registration Meaning and Full Form
The full form of GEM is "Government e-Marketplace". It represents a digital marketplace where government buyers and sellers meet to conduct business transactions. The meaning of GEM registration is essentially the process through which sellers enlist themselves on this platform to offer their goods and services to government buyers.
GEM Registration Kya Hai?
In simpler terms, "GEM registration kya hai" translates to "what is GEM registration?" It is a crucial step for businesses aiming to expand their market reach to government sectors. Through GEM registration, vendors can access a wide range of procurement opportunities, making it a vital tool for growth and visibility in the public domain.
How GEM Registration is Used
GEM registration is primarily used to enroll sellers on the Government e-Marketplace, allowing them to list their products and services. Once registered, sellers can participate in bids and tenders posted by different government departments. The platform simplifies the procurement process by eliminating intermediaries, reducing paperwork, and ensuring prompt payment processes. Sellers benefit from a vast network of government buyers, leading to increased sales opportunities and potential business expansion.
Why GEM Registration is Useful
The utility of GEM registration lies in its ability to create a level playing field for all sellers, regardless of size. Here are some reasons why GEM registration is particularly useful:
Enhanced Market Access: It opens doors to a large and diverse market comprising various government departments, ministries, and public sector units.
Transparency and Efficiency: The platform ensures a transparent procurement process with clear guidelines and standardized practices, reducing the chances of corruption and favoritism.
Reduced Costs and Time: By digitizing the procurement process, GEM reduces administrative costs and time associated with traditional procurement methods.
Prompt Payments: The platform facilitates timely payments to sellers, improving cash flow and financial stability for businesses.
Growth Opportunities: With the government being a significant buyer, GEM offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses across various sectors.
Conclusion
GEM registration is a strategic move for businesses aiming to tap into the extensive network of government buyers. Understanding the meaning and benefits of GEM registration can empower businesses to leverage this platform effectively, ensuring growth and sustainability in the competitive market landscape. Whether you're a small enterprise or a large corporation, GEM registration offers a pathway to broaden your market reach and engage efficiently with government procurement processes.
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Beyond those emails, leaked audio from inside an industry event and a review of ShadowDragon’s public comments provide more insight into a government contractor that says its tools can be used to monitor protests, and which is also gathering data from video games like Fortnite and images from BabyCenter, a reference and pregnancy tracking site for new and expecting parents, as well as social media sites for Black people, bodybuilders, and the fetish community. The State Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration have also purchased ShadowDragon, according to public procurement records. In one video, Clemens says the company has also worked with the FBI. Clemens told 404 Media that the company’s clients also include corporations and nonprofits. “Companies like Shadow Dragon collect an extraordinary amount of information from social media and other websites about the activities of internet users. This type of mass surveillance, which is available to the government and other entities, creates a chilling effect on online activities,” Jeramie D. Scott, senior counsel & director of EPIC’s Project on Surveillance Oversight, told 404 Media in an email. “Our interactions, associations, words, habits, locations—in essence our entire digital lives—are being collected for scrutiny now and indefinitely into the future through expanding analytical tools of black box algorithms. The abuse of such tools is not an ‘if’ but a ‘when.’”
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