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[tridentautomation]

9 Tips to Choose the Right Fire Alarm System for Your Business

For business operations to run smoothly, staff must be kept in a secure environment. This guarantees them an enhanced workplace and surroundings where they may achieve their company goals without feeling stressed. You can accomplish this if you pick the ideal commercial fire alarm system for your company. The finest fire alarm system assists in reducing the risk to people and property as well as the disruption to business operations caused by fire accidents. However, there are many options on the market, making it difficult to choose the best fire alarm system. In this article, we are sharing the finest methods to choose a fire alarm system for your company that can prevent fire hazard-related incidents.

Here are the best tips for choosing the right commercial fire alarm system for your business

For better buying decisions, you should take into account the following factors when selecting a commercial fire alarm system for your company:

Identify potential dangers to your property

 If you're developing a commercial structure, keep in mind that there may be multiple high-risk areas. Even a little bit of misunderstanding before installing a fire alarm system can cost the owner time and money. Determine the risks in areas with heavy foot traffic as well, and keep your personnel out of those areas.  

Dimensions or design of the structure

There are many different kinds of buildings, including mid-rise and high-rise structures, so before installing a fire alarm system, you must be familiar with the building's overall plan or size. 

Comply with codes and regulations

The norms of conduct for every building are considerably different from those in other areas. Understanding the codes, laws, and regulations for the upkeep, setup, and kind of fire alarm system is therefore necessary. The fire alarm system you select for the structure must adhere to all applicable building codes and regulations. 

Type of fire alarm system

Fire alarm systems often fall into one of two categories: conventional fire alarm systems or addressable fire alarm systems. According to experts, most building owners prefer the traditional fire alarm system because it is a more affordable option. They may not realize, however, that conventional fire alarm systems are ineffective in huge buildings. To cover most areas and eliminate fire-related risks, it is preferable to give priority to the addressable fire alarm system.

Consider a multi-featured system

System integration, remote monitoring, and an emergency communication system are some of the innovative features that technology is developing as it advances. You will have the chance to deal with fire-related emergencies with better experience thanks to these characteristics of the fire alarm system.

Ensure maintenance and installation

A dependable company that installs fire alarm systems will be there to assist you in any way they can. The service provider is responsible for everything related to the fire alarm system, including the device itself and the monthly maintenance inspections. It is not enough to just install a fire alarm system; regular maintenance is necessary to keep it in working order and free from danger.

 However, due to the abundance of fire alarm supplier in Bangalore, it is crucial to conduct thorough research before hiring fire alarm services for your future venture.

Put sensors to work 

The detection of fire or smoke in a building is a critical function of a fire alarm system. Make sure you have sensors that can quickly alert you to threats before investing in a fire alarm system for your commercial building. Ionization, photoelectric, photoelectric/ionization combo, and heat are the four different types of sensors you may encounter on the market. To find the smoke in the structure, each one operates in a different way. To improve productivity, experts advise using a sensor that combines ionization and photoelectricity. 

Consider a proper budget.

The type of building, the size or layout of the facility, routine maintenance, the kind of fire alarm system you choose, and the system's quality all play a role in how much a commercial fire alarm system costs. These elements influence how much a fire alarm system costs on the market, so if you want to buy one, set a budget and choose a high-quality, highly effective fire alarm system for your office building.

Consider Fire alarm monitoring.

Do you want a third party to be in charge of monitoring the fire alarm system? The system's integration of this function is helpful for the building's tenants' security. In the fire alarm monitoring system, a third party handles all the data relevant to the smoke or fire alerts and updates the main station to dispatch the fire protection team to the area that has been affected. 

Conclusion 

Before selecting a fire alarm system, you should take the following factors into account for the building's safety and security: an understanding of the threats or risks, the building's size or layout, compliance with codes and regulations, the type of fire alarm system, maintenance and installation, and updating technology. Prioritize these criteria before buying the best fire alarm system. Make sure you have cutting-edge equipment so that fire-related risks don't hinder reaching your company's objectives. This will help to maintain the tranquil atmosphere of the facility. You should get in touch with the top fire alarm system supplier in Bangalore if you need any kind of information about the fire alarm services in Banglaore. 

[allthecanadianpolitics]

Canada’s Department of National Defence (DND) will host trial sessions for Israeli arms technology used to kill Palestinians and maintain apartheid and occupation during a three-week “sandbox” event in Alberta next month.

From May 27 to June 21, DND is giving a select group of military suppliers the chance to test products that are designed to counter aerial drones, with direct assistance from Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) staff and experts. Among those selected is a company called “Twenty20 Insight Inc.,” which is testing the “Smash Hopper counter-drone weapon station.”

The “Smash Hopper” is a remote control weapon system developed and manufactured by Israeli arms company “Smart Shooter,” whose technology is deployed by the Israeli military in fortifications that are used to suppress Palestinian dissent in the occupied West Bank, as well as in military hardware currently being used in Israel’s assault on Gaza.

As reported by AP News in November 2022, Smart Shooter developed remote control turrets deployed by Israel that fire tear gas, stun grenades and sponge-tipped bullets at Palestinian protesters in the occupied West Bank.

Omar Shakir, the Israel and Palestine Director at Human Rights Watch, told AP: “This system will only [...] further grave Israeli human rights abuse and further the Israeli army’s abuses and the Israeli government’s crimes against humanity of apartheid and persecution against millions of Palestinians.” [...]

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[mostlysignssomeportents]

America’s richest Medicare fraudsters are untouchable

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/2024/11/13/last-gasp/#i-cant-breathe

"When you're famous, they let you do it": eight words that encapsulate the terrifying rot at the heart of our lived experience, a world where impunity for the powerful trumps the pain of their victims.

"Populism," is shorthand for many things: rage, despair, distrust of institutions and a desire to destroy them. True populism seeks to channel those totally legitimate feelings into transformative change for a caring and fair society for all. So-called "right populism" exploits those feelings, using them to drive a wedge between different groups of victims, turning them against each other, so that elites can go on screwing the squabbling factions.

The far-right parties that are marching to victory through a series global elections are different in many ways, but they all share one trait: they appeal to mistrust of institutions, claiming that the government has been captured by elites who serve them at the expense of the governed. This has the benefit of being actually true, and while the fact that far-right parties are owned by these government-capturing elites might erode their credibility, the fact that so many "progressive" parties have stepped in to defend the institutional status quo leaves an open field for reactionary wreckers:

https://www.politico.com/blogs/2016-dem-primary-live-updates-and-results/2016/02/hillary-clinton-donald-trump-slogan-219908

Why would voters turn out to support a "Department of Government Efficiency," run by a bully whose career has been defined by abusing the people he is in charge of? Maybe they're turkeys voting for Christmas, but they also have personal, traumatic experience with government departments that protected the abusive corporations that preyed on them.

Today on Propublica, Peter Elkind tells the incredible story of Lincare, the nation's leading supplier of home oxygen, a repeat-offender fraudster and predator that has made billions in public money without any real consequences:

https://www.propublica.org/article/lincare-medicare-lawsuit-settlements-oxygen-equipment

Lincare has been repeatedly found guilty of defrauding Medicare; in this century alone, they have been put on probation four times, with a "death penalty" provision that would permanently disqualify them from ever doing business with the federal government. In every case, Lincare committed fresh acts of fraud, but never faced that death penalty.

Why not? Lincare is far too big to fail. In America's bizarre, worst-in-class, world-beatingly expensive privatized health care system, even public health provision (like Medicare) is outsourced to the private sector. Lincare has monopolized oxygen, a famously very important molecule for human survival, and if it were disqualified from serving Medicare, large numbers of Americans would literally asphyxiate.

Lincare clearly knows this. Too big to fail is too big to jail, and too big to jail is too big to care. They are the poster children for impunity, repeat offenders, multiply convicted, and still offending, even today. Lincare has been convicted of fraud under the administrations of GW Bush, Obama, Trump and Biden, and they're still in business.

What a business it is! Elkind takes us to the asbestos-poisoned town of Libby, Montana, where more than 2,000 of the 2.857 population suffer from respiratory diseases from the open-pit mine that operated there from 1963-1990. The elderly, dying population of this town rely on Medicare and Medicare Advantage oxygen concentrators to draw breath, and that means they rely on Lincare.

That means they are prey to Lincare's signature scam: charging Medicare (and 20% co-paying patients) to rent an oxygen concentrator every month, until they have paid for it several times over. This is illegal: under federal rules, patients are deemed to have bought their oxygen concentrators after 36 months and contractors are no longer allowed to charge them. Lincare doesn't give a fuck: the bills keep coming, and Lincare patients who survive long enough have paid the company $16,000 for a $799 gadget.

When Brandon Haugen, a local Lincare customer service rep, noticed this and queried the company's home office in Clearwater, Florida (home to Scientology and the Flexidisc), he was given the brushoff. After multiple attempts to get company leadership to acknowledge that this was illegal, he quit his job, along with his colleague and childhood friend Ben Montgomery. Between them, Haugen and Montgomery had 14 children who depended on their Lincare paychecks. Despite this, they both quit and turned whistleblower, with no job lined up. Eventually, Lincare paid $29m to settle the claim, with $5.7m to the whistleblowers and their lawyers. For Lincare, this was part of the cost of doing business and the fraud rolls on.

Lincare doesn't just defraud Medicare, they also have a high-pressure commissioned sales force that has repeatedly been caught defrauding Lincare customers – overwhelming sick, poor, elderly people. Patients are pressured to accept auto-billing, then Lincare piles medically dubious gadgets onto their monthly bills, as well as useless, overpriced "patient monitoring" services. Customers with apnea machines are mis-sold ventilators by salesmen who falsely claim these are medically necessary.

Salespeople illegally auto-shipped parts and consumables for Lincare machines to patients, then billed them for it. To satisfy the legal requirement that they telephone patients before placing these orders, sales agents would call patients, put them on hold, then part the call until the patient hung up.

Salespeople are motivated by equal parts greed and terror. Make quota and you can get up to $8,000 per month in bonuses. Miss that punishing quota and you're out on your ass (which is why one salesperson ordered a medically unnecessary ventilator).

Lincare also habitually ignores requests to pick up medically unnecessary equipment, because so long as the equipment is on the patient's premises, they can continue to bill for it. As one Ohio manager wrote to their staff: "As we have already discussed, absolutely no pick-ups/inactivation’s are to be do[ne] until I give you the green light. Even if they are deceased." Execs send out company-wide emails celebrating regional managers who have abandoned pick-ups, like a Feb 2022 "Achievement Rankings" email that touted the fact that most regional centers had at least 150 overdue pickups.

Lincare represents a deep, structural rot in American society. They are too big to punish, and too powerful to regulate. A 2006 law meant to curb oxygen payments was gutted by industry lobbyists. Today, Congress is weighing legislation, the SOAR (Supplemental Oxygen Access Reform) Act, which will allow Lincare to bill the public for hundreds of millions more every year, raising rates and eliminating competitive billing. The bill is supported by patient advocates who are rightly interested in getting oxygen to patients who have been locked out of the system, but the cost of that inclusion is that Lincare will be even more firmly insulated from its corruption.

The Trump Administration will doubtless crack down on some of America's worst companies, and the furious voters who elected the only candidate who campaigned on the idea that America was rotten will cheer him on. But Trump has made it clear that he will select the targets of his administration based on whether they are loyal to him or stand in his way, without regard to whether they harm his supporters:

https://pluralistic.net/2024/11/12/the-enemy-of-your-enemy/#is-your-enemy

Companies like Lincare, repeatedly caught paying illegal kickbacks, know how to play this game.

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[ahaura]

(Dec. 1)

Article: Recruiters Drop Elbit Systems after Palestine Action Campaign

After weeks of action, the sole recruiters for the British operations of Israel’s largest weapons company, Elbit Systems, have confirmed via email to Palestine Action that they ended their association with Elbit on the evening of the 29th November. For two months, activists in the Palestine Action network had disrupted iO Associates at their premises across the country, to impede their ability to recruit roles for Israel’s war machine. 

iO Associates recruited the likes of engineers, software developers, and finance staff for positions across the sites of the British branch of Israel’s largest weapons company, Elbit Systems. Elbit are the largest supplier to the occupation military, providing the vast majorities of its drones, munitions, surveillance gear, and parts for its tanks, jets, and precision missiles. From Britain specifically, they manufacture parts for Israel’s killer drones, along with weapons sights, tank parts, and more, exporting these technologies to Israel in great volume yearly. This is the nature of the business that IO was Associates with, and were IO Associates biggest client.

In response to their facilitation of Elbit’s criminal activities, iO’s offices were stormed and occupied in Manchester on the 1st September, and again on the 7th October. Activists painted iO offices red on October 9th in London, Reading, and Manchester. They were forced to vacate their Manchester offices from the 11th October, after the premises were also stormed by the Youth Front For Palestine, and then finally targeted in Edinburgh twice, on the 11th and 17th October. After being forced to vacate their offices, having their online presence tarnished, and (as confirmed to us by former employees) losing their staff who resigned in opposition to their arms trade partnership, iO Associates have finally cut ties with Israel’s weapons trade. 

This is part of an expansive strategy by Palestine Action, by disrupting the suppliers and facilitators of Elbit’s presence in Britain. It has seen Elbit’s accountants (Edwards), haulage providers (Kuehne + Nagel), landlords (JLL) and many other complicit companies targeted, alongside the hundreds of actions at Elbit sites themselves, continuing to resist the presence of Elbit warmongers in Britain, and constantly reminding those associated with them that they have blood on their hands.

As a result of iO Associates dropping Elbit Systems, the recruiters have been removed as a target of Palestine Action’s campaign. All targets who still facilitate Israel’s weapons trade are listed on elbitsites.uk

[mariacallous]

For years, it's been an inconvenient truth within the cybersecurity industry that the network security devices sold to protect customers from spies and cybercriminals are, themselves, often the machines those intruders hack to gain access to their targets. Again and again, vulnerabilities in “perimeter” devices like firewalls and VPN appliances have become footholds for sophisticated hackers trying to break into the very systems those appliances were designed to safeguard.

Now one cybersecurity vendor is revealing how intensely—and for how long—it has battled with one group of hackers that have sought to exploit its products to their own advantage. For more than five years, the UK cybersecurity firm Sophos engaged in a cat-and-mouse game with one loosely connected team of adversaries who targeted its firewalls. The company went so far as to track down and monitor the specific devices on which the hackers were testing their intrusion techniques, surveil the hackers at work, and ultimately trace that focused, years-long exploitation effort to a single network of vulnerability researchers in Chengdu, China.

On Thursday, Sophos chronicled that half-decade-long war with those Chinese hackers in a report that details its escalating tit-for-tat. The company went as far as discreetly installing its own “implants” on the Chinese hackers' Sophos devices to monitor and preempt their attempts at exploiting its firewalls. Sophos researchers even eventually obtained from the hackers' test machines a specimen of “bootkit” malware designed to hide undetectably in the firewalls' low-level code used to boot up the devices, a trick that has never been seen in the wild.

In the process, Sophos analysts identified a series of hacking campaigns that had started with indiscriminate mass exploitation of its products but eventually became more stealthy and targeted, hitting nuclear energy suppliers and regulators, military targets including a military hospital, telecoms, government and intelligence agencies, and the airport of one national capital. While most of the targets—which Sophos declined to identify in greater detail—were in South and Southeast Asia, a smaller number were in Europe, the Middle East, and the United States.

Sophos' report ties those multiple hacking campaigns—with varying levels of confidence—to Chinese state-sponsored hacking groups including those known as APT41, APT31, and Volt Typhoon, the latter of which is a particularly aggressive team that has sought the ability to disrupt critical infrastructure in the US, including power grids. But the common thread throughout those efforts to hack Sophos' devices, the company says, is not one of those previously identified hackers groups but instead a broader network of researchers that appears to have developed hacking techniques and supplied them to the Chinese government. Sophos' analysts tie that exploit development to an academic institute and a contractor, both around Chengdu: Sichuan Silence Information Technology—a firm previously tied by Meta to Chinese state-run disinformation efforts—and the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China.

Sophos says it’s telling that story now not just to share a glimpse of China's pipeline of hacking research and development, but also to break the cybersecurity industry's awkward silence around the larger issue of vulnerabilities in security appliances serving as entry points for hackers. In just the past year, for instance, flaws in security products from other vendors including Ivanti, Fortinet, Cisco, and Palo Alto have all been exploited in mass hacking or targeted intrusion campaigns. “This is becoming a bit of an open secret. People understand this is happening, but unfortunately everyone is zip,” says Sophos chief information security officer Ross McKerchar, miming pulling a zipper across his lips. “We're taking a different approach, trying to be very transparent, to address this head-on and meet our adversary on the battlefield.”

From One Hacked Display to Waves of Mass Intrusion

As Sophos tells it, the company's long-running battle with the Chinese hackers began in 2018 with a breach of Sophos itself. The company discovered a malware infection on a computer running a display screen in the Ahmedabad office of its India-based subsidiary Cyberoam. The malware had gotten Sophos' attention due to its noisy scanning of the network. But when the company's analysts looked more closely, they found that the hackers behind it had already compromised other machines on the Cyberoam network with a more sophisticated rootkit they identified as CloudSnooper. In retrospect, the company believes that initial intrusion was designed to gain intelligence about Sophos products that would enable follow-on attacks on its customers.

Then in the spring of 2020, Sophos began to learn about a broad campaign of indiscriminate infections of tens of thousands of firewalls around the world in an apparent attempt to install a trojan called Asnarök and create what it calls “operational relay boxes” or ORBs—essentially a botnet of compromised machines the hackers could use as launching points for other operations. The campaign was surprisingly well resourced, exploiting multiple zero-day vulnerabilities the hackers appeared to have discovered in Sophos appliances. Only a bug in the malware's cleanup attempts on a small fraction of the affected machines allowed Sophos to analyze the intrusions and begin to study the hackers targeting its products.

As Sophos pushed out patches to its firewalls, its team responsible for threat intelligence and incident response, which it calls X-Ops, also began an effort to track its adversary: Sophos included in its “hotfix" for the hackers' intrusions additional code that would collect more data from customers' devices. That new data collection revealed that a single Sophos device registered in February of 2020 in Chengdu showed signs of early alterations similar to the Asnarök malware. “We started to find tiny little indicators of the attack that predated any other activity,” McKerchar says.

Using registration data and records of downloads of code Sophos made available to its customers, the X-Ops team eventually identified a handful of machines it believed were being used as guinea pig devices for Chinese hackers as they sought to find vulnerabilities and test their intrusion techniques prior to deployment. Some of them seemed to have been obtained by a Chengdu-based company called Sichuan Silence Information Technology. Others were tied to an individual who used the handle TStark, whom X-Ops analysts then found had held a position at the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, also in Chengdu.

X-Ops analysts could even observe individuals using computers and IP addresses tied to the test devices reading Sophos' online materials that detailed the firewalls' architecture. “We could see them researching us,” McKerchar says.

In late April of 2020, Dutch police worked with Sophos to seize a Netherlands-based server that Sophos had identified as being used in the Asnarök infection wave. In June of that year, however, the hackers launched another round of their mass intrusions, and Sophos found they had significantly reduced the complexity and “noise” of their malware in an attempt to evade detection. Yet through the increased data collection from its devices and the intelligence it had assembled on the Chengdu exploit development group, Sophos was able to spot the malware and push out patches for the vulnerabilities the hackers had used within a week, and even identify a “patient zero” machine where the new malware had first been tested two months earlier.

The next month, X-Ops took its most aggressive step yet in countering the effort to exploit its devices, deploying its own spy implants to the Sophos devices in Chengdu they were testing on—essentially hacking the hackers, albeit only through code added to a few installations of its own products the hackers had obtained. Sophos says that preemptive surveillance allowed the company to obtain key portions of the hackers' code and head off a third wave of their intrusions, catching it after only two customers had been compromised and pushing out a patch designed to block the attacks, while obfuscating that fix to avoid tipping off the hackers to Sophos' full knowledge of their techniques.

“In the first wave, we were on the back foot. In the second wave, it was an even match,” says McKerchar. “The third attack, we preempted.”

A New Phase of the Game

Starting in 2021, Sophos says it began to see far more targeted attacks from Chinese hacker groups exploiting its products, many of which it was able to uncover due to its efforts to surveil the research of the Chengdu-based exploit development network. Over the next two years, the hackers continued hijack vulnerabilities in Sophos appliances in a wide variety of targeted attacks hitting dozens of targets in Asia and the West.

In September of 2022, for instance, Sophos found a campaign exploiting a vulnerability in its products that had breached military and intelligence agencies in a Southeast Asian country, as well as other targets including water utilities and electric generation facilities in the same region. Later, Sophos says, a different Chinese state-sponsored group appears to have exploited a bypass for its patch for that vulnerability to target government agencies outside of Asia, in one instance hacking an embassy shortly before it was set to host officials from China's ruling Communist Party. It also found intrusions at another country's nuclear energy regulatory agency, then a military facility in the same country and the airport of the country's capital city, as well as other hacking incidents that targeted Tibetan exiles.

“We just opened the door on a huge amount of high-end targeted activity, a Pandora's Box of threat intelligence," McKerchar says.

As the hackers' tooling continued to evolve in response to Sophos' attempts to head them off, the company's X-Ops researchers at one point pulled from a test device they were surveilling a unique new specimen of malware: The hackers had built a “bootkit,” an early attempt at malware designed to infect a Sophos firewall's low-level code that's used to boot up the device before its operating system is loaded, which would make the malware far harder to detect—the first time Sophos believes that sort of firewall bootkit has ever been seen.

X-Ops never found that bootkit deployed on an actual victim's machine, but Sophos CISO McKerchar says he can't rule out that it was in fact used somewhere and evaded detection. “We certainly tried to hunt for it, and we have some capability to do that,” says McKerchar. “But I would be brash to say it's never been used in the wild.”

As Sophos has tried to understand the motives of the Chengdu-based network of hackers digging up vulnerabilities and providing them to the Chinese state, that picture has been complicated by the strange fact that the researchers finding those flaws may have on two occasions also reported them to Sophos itself through its “bug bounty” program. On one occasion, for instance, the exact vulnerability used in a hacking campaign was reported to Sophos by a researcher with a Chinese IP address just after it was first used in an exploitation campaign—Sophos paid the researcher $20,000 for their findings.

That bizarre incongruity with the Chengdu-based researchers' apparent role as suppliers of intrusion techniques for Chinese state hacking groups and its bug bounty reports to Sophos, McKerchar argues, show perhaps how loose the connections are between the researchers finding these vulnerabilities and the state hackers exploiting those bugs. “I think this is a security research community which is patriotically aligned with PRC objectives,” he says, referencing the People's Republic of China. “But they're not averse to making a bit of money on the side.”

Contacts at the University of Electronic Science and Technology China didn't respond to WIRED's request for comment on Sophos' report. Sichuan Silence Information Technology couldn't be reached for comment, and appears to have no working website.

Sophos' timeline of its struggle against a highly adaptive adversaries sussing out its products' hackable flaws points to the success of China's efforts to corral its security research community and funnel its discoveries of vulnerabilities to the government, says Dakota Cary, a researcher at the Atlantic Council, a nonpartisan think tank, who has focused on that Chinese exploit development pipeline. He points to China's efforts, for instance, to foster hacking competitions as a source of intrusion techniques for its offensive hacking efforts, as well as 2021 legislation that requires researchers and companies based in China to report to the government any hackable bug they find in a product.

“In Sophos' document, you see the interconnectedness of that system kind of shine through,” says Cary. “The culture of these organizations working together or competing for work, and the way that the government is trying to centralize collection of vulnerabilities and then distribute those tools to offensive teams—you see all of that reflected.”

Sophos' report also warns, however, that in the most recent phase of its long-running conflict with the Chinese hackers, they appear more than ever before to have shifted from finding new vulnerabilities in firewalls to exploiting outdated, years-old installations of its products that are no longer receiving updates. That means, company CEO Joe Levy writes in an accompanying document, that device owners need to get rid of unsupported “end-of-life” devices, and security vendors need to be clear with customers about the end-of-life dates of those machines to avoid letting them become unpatched points of entry onto their network. Sophos says it's seen more than a thousand end-of-life devices targeted in just the past 18 months.

“The only problem now isn't the zero-day vulnerability,” says Levy, using the term “zero-day” to mean a newly discovered hackable flaw in software that has no patch. “The problem is the 365-day vulnerability, or the 1,500-day vulnerability, where you've got devices that are on the internet that have lapsed into a state of neglect.”

That warning was echoed by Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency assistant director for cybersecurity Jeff Greene, who stresses the risk of Chinese hackers exploiting older, unpatched systems, as well as the broader, ironic threat of network perimeter appliances serving as entry points for hackers. “These edge devices often have inherent insecurities, they’re often not managed once they’re put out, they're not patched," says Greene. “We’ll leave a trail of these devices for a long time that attackers will be looking to compromise.”

Sophos CISO McKerchar says the company is revealing its five-year fight with the Chengdu-based hacking network to amplify those warnings, but also to end a kind of cybersecurity industry omertà around the growing issue of security companies' own products creating vulnerabilities for their customers. “Trust in the industry has been massively eroded in the past few years. There's a huge amount of skepticism across about the way that vendors are handling these risks, but we've relied on silence instead,” says McKerchar. “We want to show a bit of vulnerability ourselves, recognize that we've had problems, then tell the story about how we stepped up.”

[usafphantom2]

Canada selects Boeing's P-8A Poseidon as its new multi-mission aircraft

The partnership with Canadian industry will provide long-term economic prosperity to Canada 🇨🇦

Fernando Valduga By Fernando Valduga 11/30/2023 - 18:52 in Military

With the P-8, Canada guarantees the interchangeability of allies NORAD and FIVE EYES.

The government of Canada signed a letter of offer and acceptance of foreign military sales for up to 16 Boeing P-8A Poseidon aircraft, as part of the Canadian Multimission Aircraft Project (CMMA).

Canada joins eight defense partners, including all allies of FIVE EYES, the intelligence alliance that also includes the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand, and becomes the fifth NATO nation to have selected the P-8 as its multi-mission aircraft. The first delivery is scheduled for 2026.

“The P-8 will strengthen Canada's defense capability and readiness, and we look forward to delivering that capability to the Royal Canadian Air Force,” said Heidi Grant, president of Business Development at Boeing Defense, Space & Security. “Together with our Canadian partners, we will deliver a strong package of industrial and technological benefits that will ensure continued prosperity for Canada's aerospace and defense industry.”

The P-8 is the only proven in-service and production solution that meets all CMMA requirements, including range, speed, strength and payload capacity. This decision will benefit hundreds of Canadian companies and bring decades of prosperity to Canada through the support of the platform provided by our Canadian industrial partners.

The acquisition of P-8 will generate benefits of almost 3,000 jobs and $358 million annually in economic output for Canada, according to a 2023 independent study by Ottawa-based Doyletech Corporation.

“This is a very important day for the Royal Canadian Air Force and Boeing,” said Charles 'Duff Sullivan, managing director of Boeing Canada. "The P-8 offers unparalleled capabilities and is the most affordable solution for acquisition and life cycle maintenance costs. There is no doubt that the P-8 will protect Canada's oceans and borders for future generations."

The partnership with Canadian industry will provide long-term economic prosperity to Canada.

The Poseidon Team is the cornerstone of Boeing's Canadian P-8 industrial partnership, composed of CAE, GE Aviation Canada, IMP Aerospace & Defense, KF Aerospace, Honeywell Aerospace Canada, Raytheon Canada and StandardAero. The team is based on the 81 existing Canadian suppliers for the P-8 platform and more than 550 Boeing suppliers in all provinces, contributing to the company's annual economic benefit of approximately CAD$ 4 billion for Canada, supporting more than 14,000 Canadian jobs.

With more than 160 aircraft delivered or in service and 560,000 collective flight hours, the P-8 has proven capabilities for anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare, intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and humanitarian assistance/disaster relief response.

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After weeks of action, the sole recruiters for the British operations of Israel’s largest weapons company, Elbit Systems, have confirmed via email to Palestine Action that they ended their association with Elbit on the evening of the 29th November. For two months, activists in the Palestine Action network had disrupted iO Associates at their premises across the country, to impede their ability to recruit roles for Israel’s war machine.  iO Associates recruited the likes of engineers, software developers, and finance staff for positions across the sites of the British branch of Israel’s largest weapons company, Elbit Systems. Elbit are the largest supplier to the occupation military, providing the vast majorities of its drones, munitions, surveillance gear, and parts for its tanks, jets, and precision missiles. From Britain specifically, they manufacture parts for Israel’s killer drones, along with weapons sights, tank parts, and more, exporting these technologies to Israel in great volume yearly. This is the nature of the business that IO was Associates with, and were IO Associates biggest client. In response to their facilitation of Elbit’s criminal activities, iO’s offices were stormed and occupied in Manchester on the 1st September, and again on the 7th October. Activists painted iO offices red on October 9th in London, Reading, and Manchester. They were forced to vacate their Manchester offices from the 11th October, after the premises were also stormed by the Youth Front For Palestine, and then finally targeted in Edinburgh twice, on the 11th and 17th October. After being forced to vacate their offices, having their online presence tarnished, and (as confirmed to us by former employees) losing their staff who resigned in opposition to their arms trade partnership, iO Associates have finally cut ties with Israel’s weapons trade.  This is part of an expansive strategy by Palestine Action, by disrupting the suppliers and facilitators of Elbit’s presence in Britain. It has seen Elbit’s accountants (Edwards), haulage providers (Kuehne + Nagel), landlords (JLL) and many other complicit companies targeted, alongside the hundreds of actions at Elbit sites themselves, continuing to resist the presence of Elbit warmongers in Britain, and constantly reminding those associated with them that they have blood on their hands. As a result of iO Associates dropping Elbit Systems, the recruiters have been removed as a target of Palestine Action’s campaign. All targets who still facilitate Israel’s weapons trade are listed on elbitsites.uk

[dawso67]

Find Your Ideal Warehouse Space for Sale- Key Factors to Consider

Are you in the market for warehouse space? Whether you’re an entrepreneur, expanding business, or investor, purchasing the right warehouse space for sale is a crucial decision. A warehouse not only serves as a hub for storage but also plays a significant role in ensuring operational efficiency, logistics, and overall business success.

To help you make an informed decision, we’ve outlined the key factors to consider when looking for warehouse space for sale.

1. Location and Accessibility

The location of your warehouse significantly impacts your business. Choose a site that is strategically positioned near your suppliers, customers, or distribution hubs. Proximity to major highways, ports, or railways is vital for businesses reliant on quick and cost-effective logistics. Accessibility also includes evaluating road conditions, traffic congestion, and public transport facilities for staff convenience.

2. Size and Layout

Warehouse size should align with your current and future needs. Assess how much storage, office, or manufacturing space you require. Consider the ceiling height, floor load capacity, and whether the layout supports efficient operations. An optimized floor plan allows for streamlined workflows, reducing downtime and maximizing productivity.

3. Zoning and Permits

Verify the zoning regulations of the area where the warehouse is located. Certain zones may restrict specific types of business activities. Ensure the property has all necessary permits and complies with local regulations. This step prevents potential legal issues that could delay your business operations.

4. Infrastructure and Amenities

Modern warehouse spaces often come equipped with essential infrastructure such as loading docks, parking facilities, and fire safety systems. Ensure the property has adequate utilities, including electricity, water, and internet connectivity. For temperature-sensitive products, look for spaces with climate control features.

5. Future Expansion Possibilities

Your business may grow, and the warehouse should accommodate future expansion. Evaluate whether additional space can be leased or purchased in the vicinity. Properties with flexible designs that allow for modular expansions are an excellent investment.

6. Security Measures

Warehouses store valuable inventory, so security is a top priority. Check for robust security measures such as surveillance cameras, alarm systems, and secure access points. A well-lit and fenced property enhances safety and minimizes risks.

7. Condition and Maintenance

Inspect the warehouse thoroughly for structural integrity and maintenance needs. Look for signs of wear and tear, such as cracks, leaks, or mold. A property in good condition reduces upfront repair costs and ensures smoother operations.

8. Cost and Financing Options

Set a budget before beginning your search and account for all expenses, including purchase price, taxes, and potential renovation costs. Research financing options and interest rates if you plan to use a loan. Work with a financial advisor to understand the long-term implications of your investment.

9. Market Trends and Investment Potential

Study the local real estate market and assess the warehouse’s potential for appreciation. Emerging business districts or industrial hubs can offer high returns on investment. Consult with real estate experts to understand current trends and make a profitable decision.

10. Engage Professionals

Purchasing a warehouse is a significant investment that requires expertise. Hire a qualified real estate agent familiar with commercial properties. Additionally, involve legal and financial professionals to review contracts and negotiate favorable terms.

Conclusion

Investing in warehouse space for rent is a strategic move that can greatly impact your business’s success. By considering factors such as location, size, infrastructure, and cost, you can find the ideal warehouse that meets your needs. Take the time to research, engage experts, and assess your long-term goals to make an informed purchase decision.

[itdtechnology]

Revolutionizing Industrial Solutions with Advanced Touch Screen Panel PCs

In the short-paced global of business automation, technology is constantly evolving to meet the needs of efficiency, durability, and precision. Industrial panel pc touch screen systems have emerged as crucial equipment, streamlining procedures across production, logistics, healthcare, and greater. Combining robust performance with glossy designs, those systems have revolutionized how industries operate.

The Versatility of Industrial Touch Panel PC

The industrial touch panel pc is designed for traumatic environments. With the potential to withstand intense situations along with temperature fluctuations, dirt, and vibrations, those PCs are constructed to final. Their touch-enabled interfaces offer seamless person interplay, making them perfect for gadget manage, production tracking, and records acquisition.

Why Choose Trusted Industrial Panel PC Manufacturers?

Investing in dependable industrial panel pc manufacturers ensures quality and innovation. Leading producers prioritize advanced features along with excessive-performance processors, extended durability, and energy efficiency. Partnering with respectable carriers guarantees that your systems are tailored to satisfy precise operational wishes.

Benefits of Partnering with Industrial Panel PC Suppliers

Working with relied on industrial panel pc suppliers gives severa blessings. Suppliers offer complete solutions, together with customization options and ongoing technical aid. This ensures that businesses can enforce systems designed for his or her precise requirements while minimizing downtime.

The Rise of Industrial Touch Screen Panel PC

The industrial touch screen panel pc has received reputation due to its person-pleasant interface and high reliability. These gadgets integrate contact era, enabling clean navigation and operation in tough environments. From assembly strains to govern rooms, they play a vital position in optimizing workflows.

Enhanced Monitoring with Industrial Touch Screen Monito

For industries requiring actual-time information show, an industrial touch screen monitor is the move-to answer. These video display units provide sharp photo fine, responsive touch functionality, and rugged creation. They are perfect for applications like surveillance, first-rate manipulate, and procedure visualization.

Customizable Open Frame Panel PC Solutions

An open frame panel PC offers unparalleled flexibility for integration into various industrial settings. These PCs are ideal for kiosk structures, automation manage panels, and point-of-sale applications, providing a graceful, space-saving layout with out compromising on functionality.

High-Performance Open Frame LCD Monitors

The demand for durable and versatile Open Frame LCD Monitors is ever-developing. These monitors are designed for seamless integration into enclosures, making them ideal for industries requiring sturdy displays with minimal preservation.

The Benefits of Open Frame Panel PCs

Industries looking for most reliable performance often pick out open frame panel PCs for their customizable nature. These devices may be configured with the trendy hardware and software, making sure they meet particular operational demands. Their rugged production and modular design make them a desired desire in harsh business environments.

Conclusion

The integration of superior structures like industrial panel PC contact screen devices, open body panel PCs, and commercial touch display monitors is remodeling industries worldwide. These revolutionary answers beautify performance, make sure sturdiness, and offer dependable performance in traumatic environments.

Whether you need the durability of business touch panel PC, the adaptability of open frame LCD monitors, or the precision of industrial touch display screen panel PC, those technologies are shaping the destiny of commercial automation. Invest in dependable business panel PC producers and relied on business panel PC providers to live in advance within the aggressive landscape.

[tridentautomation]

Maximizing Security: The Power of Video Surveillance Services

A properly secured workplace brings peace of mind and allows an individual to work with a stress-free mind. This thing fosters a boost in workplace productivity and improves mental balance. There are several pieces of state-of-the-art equipment available to enhance overall safety and security. One of them is the Video surveillance system in Bangalore, or CCTV system, which contains recorders, a set of cameras, and a display. The introduction of the Video surveillance system was 50 years ago. This system records the overall activity happening around the premises in the form of pictures and videos. As technology evolves, we can see the modernization of the devices used in daily life every day. In the surveillance system, the real-time distributed wireless surveillance system can be a game changer. Similarly, there is much more evolution we can expect in the coming future. The more advanced the technology-based surveillance system, the lower the probability of incidents. 

The Basics of Video Surveillance -

For safety reasons, a video surveillance system, either analog or digital, is frequently employed. Cameras, recorders, and monitors are the primary tools at your disposal in this setup. Any motion detected either outside or inside the building is recorded and stored for later review. Video surveillance systems are increasingly common in both private and public buildings. When the owner is not there, this device may keep a watch on the property to deter any unwanted visitors or criminal behavior.

The Value of Video Monitoring Services

A video surveillance system has many uses and advantages. Here are a few examples:

•Prevention of criminal behavior

•Detection and prevention of crime

•Increased perceptual clarity

•Security of personnel and clients

•Evidence Collection in Criminal Investigations

Criminals can be deterred from committing crimes by installing video surveillance systems. Because of this, criminal activity of all kinds declines. Using a video surveillance system in an office building has the potential to save not only the company's data but also the lives of the people who work there. The more attention we give to workplace safety and security, the more we can concentrate on our jobs.

Important Aspects of Video Surveillance Services -

Protecting your property with a video surveillance system is essential, but only if you use a reliable service provider to ensure you get the right equipment. Several additional important aspects of video surveillance services are outlined below for your convenience.

•Cameras with a high resolution

•Capable of sweeping views and with movable cameras,

•Observing movement and applying analytical smarts

•Keeping an eye on things from afar

•Connectivity to other safety infrastructures

Make sure the following capabilities are present on the video surveillance devices before signing a contract with the service provider. Customers are only interested in flawless execution and unmistakable outcomes. There are many applications for video surveillance, such as in high-traffic areas, the detection of moving objects, and numerous others. Understand the customer's priorities before recommending the most suitable video monitoring device. Retail, healthcare, commercial buildings, the transportation sector, and educational institutions are just some of the many examples of sectors with significant demand for video surveillance systems and related services.

Considerations for Choosing a Video Surveillance Company-

The following are crucial considerations when deciding on video surveillance services:

•Scalability

It's crucial to keep an eye on emerging tech trends before making a purchase. Future technology that may be created should be able to work with the current system

•The Standard of the Video -

Without quality footage and adequate storage, a video surveillance system is worthless. That's why it's so crucial to ensure that the video from the surveillance system is of high quality.

•Capacity for storing and recalling-

It is crucial to select a system with ample storage space and record-keeping skills so that the captured images and videos may be used in the future.

•Respect for confidentiality requirements

To maintain social harmony and conform to the standards of dominant industries, there are a number of laws and regulations that businesses must follow. Verify the company's authority to apply the new policy or privacy standard before making a purchase or engaging in their services.

Conclusion -

With the assistance of video surveillance services, you and your family can feel safer at home and at work. The majority of people, however, do not install a video surveillance system due to the high cost and numerous misconceptions about this technology. For a better experience, it is essential to work with a reputable video surveillance service provider; they will provide you with in-depth detail regarding the cost, suitability, maintenance, and installation, among other things. Get it today. Installing a high-quality video surveillance system acts as a protective shield for your loved ones. 

[pavitrapavi]

Trusted Experts in Industrial Electric Fencing Production

In the modern industrial landscape, safety and security are paramount. Businesses require robust solutions to safeguard their premises from unauthorized access, vandalism, and theft. Industrial electric fencing manufacturers in Tirupati, such as Karimulla Group, have emerged as a reliable solution, providing an effective deterrent and securing properties with advanced technology. Trusted manufacturers, including electric fencing manufacturers in Tirupati and electric fencing suppliers in tirupati, play a crucial role in delivering high-quality electric fencing systems tailored to industrial needs.

Why Choose Industrial Electric Fencing?

Industrial electric fences are specifically designed to provide maximum security for large areas such as factories, warehouses, power plants, and agricultural lands. These fences combine advanced technology with durability, ensuring long-term protection. Karimulla Group specializes in offering these solutions with:

Effective Deterrence: The sight of electric fencing itself acts as a strong deterrent to intruders.

Customizable Solutions: Manufacturers like electric fencing wholesalers in tirupati and electric fencing dealers in tirupati, including Karimulla Group, can design fences tailored to meet unique industrial requirements, such as height, voltage, and area coverage.

Cost-Effective Security: Electric fencing reduces the need for constant human surveillance, offering a one-time investment for lasting protection.

Real-Time Alerts: Modern systems from electric fencing distributors in Tirupati come equipped with sensors and alarms that provide real-time alerts in case of tampering or breach attempts.

The Role of Trusted Manufacturers

The effectiveness of industrial electric fencing depends significantly on the expertise and quality assurance of the manufacturers. Trusted manufacturers like Karimulla Group and electric solar fencing manufacturers in Tirupati prioritize:

Quality Materials: They use high-grade materials, such as galvanized steel, ensuring durability against harsh weather conditions.

Advanced Technology: Incorporating features like smart monitoring, remote control, and automated alerts enhances the efficiency of the fencing system.

Compliance with Standards: Reputable manufacturers, including solar power fencing manufacturers in Tirupati, adhere to international safety standards, ensuring their products are safe and reliable.

Tailored Solutions: From perimeter size to voltage requirements, manufacturers provide customized designs to suit diverse industrial environments.

What to Look for in a Trusted Manufacturer

Selecting the right manufacturer is critical to ensuring the success of your industrial electric fencing system. Karimulla Group, along with manufacturers like tata electric fencing manufacturers in Tirupati or Bekaert electric fencing manufacturers in Tirupati, offers comprehensive solutions for diverse industrial needs. Factors to consider include:

Proven Expertise: Choose manufacturers like Karimulla Group with extensive experience in electric fencing production.

Positive Customer Reviews: Testimonials and reviews from previous clients can provide insights into the manufacturer’s reliability.

Innovative Solutions: Look for distributors such as tata electric fencing distributors in Tirupati and bekaert electric fencing distributors in tirupati who invest in research and development to provide cutting-edge fencing systems.

Comprehensive Support: Reliable suppliers, including tata electric fencing suppliers in Tirupati and bekaert electric fencing suppliers in tirupati, offer installation, maintenance, and after-sales support to ensure seamless operation.

Applications of Industrial Electric Fencing

Industrial electric fences are versatile and cater to various sectors, including:

Manufacturing Units: Protecting valuable machinery and raw materials from unauthorized access.

Power Plants: Ensuring the safety of critical infrastructure with solutions from tata electric fencing wholesalers in Tirupati and Bekaert electric fencing wholesalers in Tirupati.

Agriculture: Safeguarding large fields from wildlife intrusion and theft.

Warehouses: Securing stored goods with help from electric fencing distributors in tirupati.

Why Trust Karimulla Group?

Partnering with trusted experts like Karimulla Group ensures peace of mind. Their commitment to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction makes them a reliable choice for businesses seeking top-notch security solutions.

Conclusion

Industrial electric fencing is a crucial investment for safeguarding industrial premises. By choosing trusted experts, including industrial electric fencing manufacturers in Tirupati like Karimulla Group, businesses can ensure they receive high-quality, durable, and efficient security solutions tailored to their specific needs. With a reliable fencing system in place, industrial properties remain secure, providing owners with confidence and peace of mind.

[mostlysignssomeportents]

Denise Hearn and Vass Bednar’s “The Big Fix”

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/2024/12/05/ted-rogers-is-a-dope/#galen-weston-is-even-worse

The Canadian national identity involves a lot of sneering at the US, but when it comes to oligarchy, Canada makes America look positively amateurish.

If you'd like an essay-formatted version of this thread to read or share, here's a link to it on pluralistic.net, my surveillance-free, ad-free, tracker-free blog:

https://pluralistic.net/2024/12/05/ted-rogers-is-a-dope/#galen-weston-is-even-worse

Canada's monopolists may be big fish in a small pond, but holy moly are they big, compared to the size of that pond. In their new book, The Big Fix: How Companies Capture Markets and Harm Canadians, Denise Hearn and Vass Bednar lay bare the price-gouging, policy-corrupting ripoff machines that run the Great White North:

https://sutherlandhousebooks.com/product/the-big-fix/

From telecoms to groceries to pharmacies to the resource sector, Canada is a playground for a handful of supremely powerful men from dynastic families, who have bought their way to dominance, consuming small businesses by the hundreds and periodically merging with one another.

Hearn and Bednar tell this story and explain all the ways that Canadian firms use their market power to reduce quality, raise prices, abuse workers and starve suppliers, even as they capture the government and the regulators who are supposed to be overseeing them.

The odd thing is that Canada has been in the antitrust game for a long time: Canada passed its first antitrust law in 1889, a year before the USA got around to inaugurating its trustbusting era with the passage of the Sherman Act. But despite this early start, Canada's ultra-rich have successfully used the threat of American corporate juggernauts to defend the idea of Made-in-Canada monopolies, as homegrown King Kongs that will keep the nation safe from Yankee Godzillas.

Canada's Competition Bureau is underfunded and underpowered. In its entire history, the agency has never prevented a merger – not even once. This set the stage for Canada's dominant businesses to become many-tentacled conglomerates, like Canadian Tire, which owns Mark's Work Warehouse, Helly Hansen, SportChek, Nevada Bob's Golf, The Fitness Source, Party City, and, of course, a bank.

A surprising number of Canadian conglomerates end up turning into banks: Loblaw has a bank. So does Rogers. Why do these corrupt, price-gouging companies all go into "financial services?" As Hearn and Bednar explain, owning a bank is the key to financialization, with the company's finances disappearing into a black box that absorbs taxation attempts and liabilities like a black hole eating a solar system.

Of course, the neat packaging up of vast swathes of Canada's economy into these financialized and inscrutable mega-firms makes them awfully convenient acquisition targets for US and offshore private equity firms. When the Competition Bureau (inevitably) fails to block those acquisitions, whole chunks of the Canadian economy disappear into foreign hands.

This is a short book, but it's packed with a lot of easily digested detail about how these scams work: how monopolies use cross-subsidies (when one profitable business is used to prop up an unprofitable business in order to kill potential competitors) and market power to rip Canadians off and screw workers.

But the title of the book is The Big Fix, so it's not all doom and gloom. Hearn and Bednar note that Canadians and their elected reps are getting sick of this shit, and a bill to substantially beefed up Canadian competition law passed Parliament unanimously last year.

This is part of a wave of antitrust fever that's sweeping the world's governments, notably the US under Biden, where antitrust enforcers did more in the past four years than their predecessors accomplished over the previous 40 years.

Hearn and Bednar propose a follow-on agenda for Canadian lawmakers and bureaucrats: they call for a "whole of government" approach to dismantling Canada's monopolies, whereby each ministry would be charged with combing through its enabling legislation to find latent powers that could be mobilized against monopolies, and then using those powers.

The authors freely admit that this is an American import, modeled on Biden's July 2021 Executive Order on monopolies, which set out 72 action items for different parts of the administration, virtually all of which were accomplished:

https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2021/08/party-its-1979-og-antitrust-back-baby

What the authors don't mention is that this plan was actually cooked up by a Canadian: Columbia law professor Tim Wu, who served in the White House as Biden's tech antitrust czar, and who grew up in Toronto (we've known each other since elementary school!).

Wu's plan has been field tested. It worked. It was exciting and effective. There's something weirdly fitting about finding the answer to Canada's monopoly problems coming from America, but only because a Canadian had to go there to find a receptive audience for it.

The Big Fix is a fantastic primer on the uniquely Canadian monopoly problem, a fast read that transcends being a mere economics primer or history lesson. It's a book that will fire you up, make you angry, make you determined, and explain what comes next.

[warehouses1234]

Affordable Warehouses for Rent – Prime Locations Available

Finding the perfect warehouse for your business is crucial for streamlining operations and optimizing costs. Whether you’re a growing e-commerce company, a retailer, or a manufacturer, having an efficient and affordable storage solution can make a significant impact on your bottom line. If you’re looking for warehouses for rent, this guide will help you understand why affordability and location are essential and how to find the best space for your needs.

Why Choose Affordable Warehouses for Rent?

Opting for an affordable warehouse doesn’t just save money—it can also free up resources to invest in other parts of your business. Here's why finding the right warehouse is important:

Cost Efficiency: Renting a warehouse is far more economical than building your own facility. By choosing an affordable option, you can allocate your budget toward other areas like marketing, inventory, or staff expansion.

Scalability: Affordable rental options allow you to scale up or down based on your business needs. Whether you’re experiencing seasonal demand or long-term growth, renting a warehouse gives you the flexibility to adjust accordingly.

Reduced Operational Stress: With an affordable warehouse for rent, you can focus on your business operations without worrying about high overhead costs. Many rental warehouses also offer value-added services, making storage and inventory management seamless.

Prime Locations Make the Difference

Location is just as important as affordability. A strategically placed warehouse can significantly improve supply chain efficiency and reduce transportation costs.

Here’s what makes a prime location:

Proximity to Customers: Warehouses near your target market ensure faster delivery times, boosting customer satisfaction.

Access to Transportation Hubs: Locations near highways, airports, and ports reduce transit time and shipping expenses.

Connectivity to Suppliers: A well-located warehouse facilitates smoother operations by being closer to your raw material suppliers or manufacturing units.

By renting a warehouse in a prime location, you can optimize logistics and gain a competitive edge in your industry.

Features to Look for in an Affordable Warehouse

While affordability is key, it’s essential to ensure that the warehouse meets your operational requirements. When searching for a warehouse for rent, consider these features:

Size and Layout: The warehouse should be spacious enough to accommodate your current inventory while allowing room for growth. A modular layout can make it easier to organize and access goods efficiently.

Security: Look for warehouses with robust security measures, including CCTV surveillance, gated access, and fire safety systems, to protect your inventory.

Accessibility: A warehouse with 24/7 access ensures that you can retrieve or manage inventory at any time, giving your business added flexibility.

Technological Integration: Modern warehouses often include inventory tracking systems, real-time monitoring, and automation features to make storage management hassle-free.

Lease Flexibility: Ensure the lease terms suit your business needs, whether you’re looking for short-term seasonal storage or a long-term solution.

How to Find the Right Warehouse for Rent

Finding the perfect warehouse for rent involves a mix of research, planning, and networking. Here are some tips to help you get started:

Define Your Requirements: Assess your storage needs, including space, location, and amenities. This will help you narrow down options that fit your budget and operational goals.

Search Online Platforms: Use property listing websites or platforms specializing in commercial spaces to find warehouses that meet your criteria.

Work with Real Estate Agents: Partnering with local real estate agents can help you discover hidden gems and negotiate better lease terms.

Visit Warehouses: Don’t rely solely on online listings—visit the warehouse to inspect its condition, layout, and location.

Compare Prices: Look at multiple options and compare prices, features, and lease terms to find the best deal.

The Advantages of Renting Over Owning

Renting a warehouse offers several benefits over owning one, especially for businesses seeking affordability and flexibility.

Lower Upfront Costs: Renting eliminates the need for a significant upfront investment, making it ideal for small and medium-sized businesses.

No Maintenance Hassles: Most rental agreements include maintenance, so you don’t have to worry about repairs or upgrades.

Freedom to Relocate: Renting gives you the flexibility to move to a different location if your business needs change.

Affordable Warehouses for Rent in Prime Locations

In regions like Hyderabad and other bustling business hubs, finding an affordable warehouse for rent in a prime location can transform your operations. Services like MyHub Cloud Store offer modern, scalable warehouses with real-time tracking, 100% SKU visibility, and on-demand delivery options—all while being strategically located to optimize logistics.

Conclusion

Affordable warehouses for rent in prime locations are the backbone of efficient business operations. By choosing the right space, you can minimize costs, enhance productivity, and focus on growing your business. Whether you’re a startup or an established company, renting a well-located warehouse is a smart, cost-effective solution.

Start exploring your options today and find a warehouse that meets your needs while keeping your budget in check. After all, the right warehouse is more than just a storage space—it’s a strategic asset for your business success.

[tucklone]

Recreating Architectural Intelligence, 2023

Honorable Mention for Future Practice Competition under KLAF 2023

Architects are often appointed as the Superintendent Officer (S.O.) or leaders in the construction industry, overseeing everything from the initial drafts of a project to its completion. Their responsibilities span across various stages of a building’s lifecycle, requiring them to master multiple skills while coordinating with a wide range of professionals. However, the time demands of running an architectural practice are significant, often requiring architects to work well beyond standard office hours. This raises the question of whether the rewards and compensation in the field are commensurate with the effort and time invested.

Challenges in Current Practice

Several key issues plague the current architectural practice:

Client Dilemmas on New Developments: Clients often approach architects without clear development goals, requiring architects to conduct multiple feasibility studies, only to face setbacks during the authority submission process. This results in earlier design work being discarded, leading to wasted effort and unexpected costs for the client.

Prolonged Endorsement Periods by the OSC (One-Stop Centre): The process of project approval is hampered by unstandardized and unsynchronized requirements across different local authorities. Architects face further delays due to conflicting instructions from different officers within the same department.

Coordination Between Consultants and Clients: Many current practices have yet to fully adopt Building Information Modelling (BIM) or advanced computer-aided design technologies. This leads to errors and oversight during the coordination of work among consultants, such as clashes between structural and service designs.

Contract Implementation and Management: Architects face challenges in evaluating the contractor’s progress and workmanship, with delays arising due to factors like poor site conditions, inadequate reporting, and limited access to real-time information.

Sourcing Building Materials: Material sourcing is a time-consuming process, as architects must manually compare specifications, prices, and certifications across multiple suppliers.

Non-Compliance with SOMF 2010: Many architects struggle to justify their fees and demonstrate the value of their work beyond the visible results of completed buildings. Unhealthy competition between firms often results in undercutting fees to secure jobs, leading to subpar service quality.

Solutions through Architectural Intelligence

To address these challenges, the implementation of Architectural Intelligence is proposed, which would transform current practices by incorporating AI and digital tools:

Comprehensive Database: A platform with real-time simulation and AI-driven analysis could help architects better visualize sites, assess potential constraints, and propose feasible designs early on. This would save time and resources during the initial stages of a project.

OSC Advance Intelligence: By adopting a more digitized system, submissions could be streamlined through BIM and synchronized with various authority requirements, ensuring smoother endorsement processes.

AI for Coordination and Management: AI tools integrated with BIM could allow real-time 3D simulations, improving coordination among consultants and contractors. Additionally, LiDAR scanning and drone surveillance could be used to monitor construction progress, generating detailed reports automatically.

Supplier Database: A centralized platform for suppliers to upload product information in a standardized format would enable architects to make informed decisions about materials, saving time and improving transparency in the sourcing process.

ESG Framework: The essay advocates for the integration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) indicators into architectural practice. This would allow architects to align their services with broader societal values, showcasing their role in creating socially and environmentally sustainable projects.

Conclusion

We believe there is a need for architects to embrace technological advancements such as AI, real-time simulations, and comprehensive databases to overcome inefficiencies in the current practice. These innovations would not only improve project outcomes but also redefine the value of architects by incorporating ESG metrics, ensuring that their work contributes positively to the environment and society.

© 2023 Lam Tuck Lone & Lim Li Chi (Project A-Tipikal)

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