Recent Examples on the Web

According to data from Womply, a small business software provider, 15% of stores are still closed. Kelly Tyko, USA TODAY, "What stores are open Labor Day? Lowe's, Walmart, Target, Kohl's and JCPenney are, but Costco is closed Monday," 8 Sep. 2020

In another, a scientist researching fluid dynamics at the University of Virginia is charged with stealing proprietary software code under development for two decades by his adviser, who received U.S. Navy funding. Kate O’keeffe And Aruna Viswanatha, WSJ, "FBI Sweep of China Researchers Leads to Cat-and-Mouse Tactics," 7 Sep. 2020

Some jurisdictions are adding software that quickly alerts voters via text or email, but Morrell said the problem is being unevenly addressed. Star Tribune, "In battlegrounds, absentee ballot rejections could triple," 7 Sep. 2020

Bill Gates wanted to prove that software was important. CBS News, "Transcript: David Rubenstein on "Face the Nation," September 6, 2020," 6 Sep. 2020

The move takes a six-month process to get acclimated with all of the new compliance measures like bringing in new software, IT and changing some of the operating procedures. Alvaro Montano, Houston Chronicle, "TOMAGWA Tomorrow Campaign seeks community's help to endure the COVID-19 pandemic," 5 Sep. 2020

The new Car Software Organization, where all the carmakers’ software operations are bundled, is the right step in this direction, Osterloh told WamS. Mariajose Vera, Bloomberg.com, "VW May Reach E-Car Target Earlier Than 2023, Osterloh Tells WamS," 5 Sep. 2020

Insurance companies auto-adjudicate millions of claims on software that may be decades old, said Bricker, who produces videos to help consumers and employers understand health care. Marshall Allen, ProPublica, "A Doctor Went to His Own Employer for a COVID-19 Antibody Test. It Cost $10,984.," 5 Sep. 2020

Applicants should be mindful that there may be some delay in permit processing during the initial phases of this significant software transition. courant.com, "Community news for the Glastonbury edition," 4 Sep. 2020

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