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Nokia has announced a partnership with the Sanmina Corporation to manufacture fiber-optic broadband electronics products for BEAD program at the Sanmina Pleasant Prairie facility in Kenosha County , Wisconsin – to start in 2024 . Having access to technology built in the US is a key requirement for states and infrastructure players seeking to participate in BEAD and the $ 42.45bn of available funding allocated for broadband rollouts to unserved and underserved communities .
Pekka Lundmark , President and CEO of Nokia , said : “ By bringing the manufacturing of our fiber-optic broadband access products to the US , BEAD participants will be able to work with us to bridge the digital divide – we look forward to bringing more Americans online .” Jure Sola , Chairman and CEO of Sanmina , said : “ By continuing to invest in domestic manufacturing , Nokia and Sanmina will be able to help create a sustainable future for the industry .”
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Sentar , a Huntsville based small business specializing in advanced cyber intelligence solutions and technology , has received a US Department of Energy grant to increase cyber-resilience in nuclear reactors .
Under the Phase I Small Business Innovation Research ( SBIR ) grant , Sentar will develop a proof-of-concept solution intended to inform key nuclear plant stakeholders of predicted and observable operational performance disruptions that result from specific cyberattacks . The effort is intended to promote cyberresilience in nuclear power plant environments – resulting in safer operations , updated facility and technology designs that prioritize cybersecurity and preventative and restorative efforts following a cyberattack .
“ Cyber-resilience and reliability must become an operational imperative for critical infrastructure ,” said Gary Mayes , Senior Director of Research and Development at Sentar . “ We are excited about the opportunity to work with the Department of Energy to bring an innovative solution to meet a critical need . “
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Five Credit Unions have partnered with Farmington Hills based Member Driven Technologies ( MDT ) increase efficiencies and enhance member service .
A CUSO providing a private cloud alternative for core processing and IT needs , MDT hosts the Symitar core processing system from Jack Henry .
MDT has confirmed partnering with Great NorthWest FCU , Sentry Credit Union , Georgetown Kraft Credit Union , Peoples Federal Credit Union and Strait View Credit Union . “ Credit unions are increasingly recognizing the power of partnerships to help them operate more efficiently , innovative more quickly and ultimately better serve their members ,” said Larry Nichols , CEO and President , MDT .
“ We ’ re excited to welcome these credit unions into our family , taking the burden of IT maintenance so they can focus on more strategic initiatives . We look forward to serving as a trusted advisor to these strong institutions , helping them invest in the technology and strategies necessary to position them for success .”
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