January 25, 2023

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Roland Fomundam on @CNN African Voices

Roland Fomundam on @CNN African Voices

Roland Fomundam on @CNN African VoicesGreenhouse Ventures is Cameroon’s leading enterprise in the development and deployment of low cost climate smart greenhouse technology. Since 2014 the company been involved in growing a wide variety of fruits and vegetables for local, regional and international markets. Added to the construction and cultivation, the company continues to train several participants in areas of…

Absolutely Fabulous Walks a Marathon for Its Customers’ Shopping Experience

Absolutely Fabulous Walks a Marathon for Its Customers’ Shopping Experience

Absolutely Fabulous Walks a Marathon for Its Customers’ Shopping ExperienceRetired doctor and CFO of small retailer walks 24 miles at the recent Atlanta Trade show to get ready for the upcoming shopping year. Las Vegas is next.

Absolutely Fabulous Walks a Marathon for Its Customers’ Shopping Experience
Las Vegas Market, 2022

Image courtesy of Gifts & Decorative Accessories Magazine

Ron Silverstein, CFO of Absolutely Fabulous Unique Gifts & Decor, was never trained in marathons. However, at the ripe young age of 74, he is still walking one every time he goes to a gift show with his wife and owner of “Ab Fab,” Diane Silverstein.

While letting one’s fingers do the walking (online shopping) is a very popular method of shopping, many small businesses survive by doing leg work instead: searching through miles of booths and conducting face-to-face meetings with product creators before items make their way into a physical shop or online.

Why do small retailers still do all of this exercise, rather than simply doing their shopping online? 

Over 85% of all retail sales still happen inside a brick-and-mortar shop, so this “old-school” method of filtering products through the lens of a buyer who has a pulse on the community is still very important. When asked how she filters so many options, Diane responds that she hears “… the family stories from my customers: their ups-and-down, their needs & their wants.” This type of human knowledge is not something that is included in shopping algorithms, so having a human use it to make shopping decisions leads to some surprise recommendations when customers come in the shop – stuff they would have never chosen by themselves – rather than the typical “people who look at this widget also look at this [slightly different] widget” type of recommendations shoppers see online.

Online drop-ship businesses are getting very good at tricking these recommendation algorithms with pricing reductions and fake reviews. These are not entirely illogical tricks, though, because pricing is still the primary driver of whether a shopper prefers an algorithm or a person. It is, therefore, very important for a brick-and-mortar retailer to price compare before making their own purchases. 

Ron & Diane are currently resting their muscles from Atlanta and preparing for yet another marathon around the Las Vegas Gift Show at the end of January. This is a very important show for Ab Fab because it is where they will buy all of their toys for the upcoming year. Before even stepping foot on the convention center floor, Ab Fab scours through around 1,000 pages of STEM toy offerings, creates an initial list, cross-checks those with educator & parent recommendation lists (no promoted reviews), cuts the list down, and finally cross-checks this with the local school’s education schedule. Only once all of these steps are completed, are Ron and Diane ready for the next steps – “… many, many steps,” Ron laughs. “It’s worth it, though.”

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Aeroplicity Takes Off: Introducing Traceability (as a service) on the World’s First Blockchain-Backed Aerospace & Defense Platform Made for Small to Medium-Sized Businesses

Aeroplicity Takes Off: Introducing Traceability (as a service) on the World’s First Blockchain-Backed Aerospace & Defense Platform Made for Small to Medium-Sized Businesses

Aeroplicity Takes Off: Introducing Traceability (as a service) on the World’s First Blockchain-Backed Aerospace & Defense Platform Made for Small to Medium-Sized BusinessesTraceability (as a service) allows businesses to create blockchain-backed digital twins of their traceability documentation and digitally share these documentation packages through QR codes.

Aeroplicity Takes Off: Introducing Traceability (as a service) on the World’s First Blockchain-Backed Aerospace & Defense Platform Made for Small to Medium-Sized Businesses
Aeroplicity – Simple | Transparent | Standardized

Our mission is to simplify the requirements of aerospace & defense by providing next-generation technologies that advance the supply chain.

Aeroplicity Inc., an innovative aerospace & defense technology startup, today announced the launch of the world’s first blockchain-backed aerospace & defense platform made for small to medium-sized businesses alongside its Traceability (as a service) application which simplifies the process of creating, managing, and sharing traceability documentation. It enables businesses to create digital twins of their documentation, which can be easily shared through QR codes, eliminating the need for physical copies. The use of blockchain technology ensures the authenticity of the documentation and improves supply chain transparency, speed, and efficiency.

The requirements to conduct business as an aerospace & defense supplier continue to increase with more complex requirements being passed down from both the government and Tier 1 suppliers into the supply chain. This puts many in the supply chain at a disadvantage as they do not have access to the same resources and knowledge that a Tier 1, or even a larger Tier 2 or 3, supplier does. With our Traceability (as a service) application, businesses no longer have to struggle with meeting the increasing and complex requirements of the aerospace & defense industry, such as DFARS 242.204-7012, NIST SP 800-171, and ITAR. Our platform ensures compliance with these regulations and allows businesses to focus on what they do best – delivering high-quality products and services.

“Our platform is a game-changer for the aerospace & defense supply chain,” said Jerome Miastkowski, CEO and Founder of Aeroplicity. “It allows small to medium-sized businesses to compete on the same level as larger organizations by providing access to low-cost next-generation technologies that simplify their compliance requirements.”

Aeroplicity is designed to improve supply chain transparency, speed, and efficiency, making it easier for businesses to ensure compliance with aerospace & defense regulations and standards. With our Traceability (as a service) application, businesses can easily access, share, and request documentation in real-time, reducing the risk of errors and increasing the speed of transactions. Additionally, our blockchain-backed platform provides a secure and immutable record of documentation, providing an added layer of security and trust for businesses in the aerospace & defense industry.

“We are excited to be launching this innovative platform and application to the market for FREE for the next six months,” said Miastkowski. “We believe that it will revolutionize the way small to medium-sized businesses operate in the aerospace & defense industry, and we look forward to seeing the positive impact it will have on their growth and success.”

To learn more about our Traceability (as a service) application at Aeroplicity, please visit www.aeroplicity.com or reach out at [email protected].

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Jerome Miastkowski

CEO & Founder

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Race Communications Launches Multi-Gig Fiber Internet in Lancaster, California

Race Communications Launches Multi-Gig Fiber Internet in Lancaster, California

Race Communications Launches Multi-Gig Fiber Internet in Lancaster, CaliforniaA monumental milestone that will provide residents and businesses in Lancaster with more efficient and reliable internet services, giving them access to a previously unattainable level of speed and performance.

Race Communications Launches Multi-Gig Fiber Internet in Lancaster, California
Race Communications In Lancaster, Calif.

Race Communications Team With Lancaster’s First 10Gbps Customers

Today, Race Communications proudly announced the commencement of its fiber-based, multi-gig service in the City of Lancaster, making it the first city in California with internet speeds of up to 10Gbps available to residential homes city-wide. This monumental milestone provides residents and businesses of the area with more efficient and reliable internet services, giving them access to a previously unattainable level of speed and performance.

“We are thrilled to bring our advanced fiber optic infrastructure and offer speeds up to 10Gbps to the City of Lancaster,” said Jim Miller, Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Race Communications. “This future-proof technology will provide people with faster internet connections and have a positive effect on the local economy.”

“Race Communications offers more competition for our local community when choosing an internet provider,” said Mayor R. Rex Parris. “The City of Lancaster is proud to become the first in California to offer these high internet speeds to residents. This is an important milestone for our community that will provide access to faster and more reliable internet to our residents, enabling them to work, learn, and play online with greater ease than ever before.”

Race Communications is working relentlessly to expand its coverage area with continuing construction that will connect over 60,000 homes and businesses. Before beginning construction in a particular neighborhood, Race will give ample warning to its residents. Flyers, yard signs, and other measures will be used to keep residents informed about when construction will occur. For more information about Race Communications’ construction progress, sign-up notices, and installation possibilities, please visit the Lancaster community page on the Race Communications website.

About Race Communications:

Race Communications is dedicated to providing reliable, high-speed internet and advanced communications at an affordable price. Working in partnership with the California Public Utilities Commission as well as several community advocacy groups, Race Communications is dedicated to delivering top-quality high-speed internet service with multi-gigabit speeds that are both secure and reliable for residents and businesses across the state of California. The company is expanding into an additional 25 communities in 2023 and beyond.

For more information, visit www.race.com or contact [email protected]

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Alexandra Harris

Marketing Director

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4159966295

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Geeks on Site Now Providing Smart Home Technology Installation

Geeks on Site Now Providing Smart Home Technology Installation

Geeks on Site Now Providing Smart Home Technology InstallationLeading provider of computer repair services showcases their smart home technology installation services in a newly designed website

Geeks on Site Now Providing Smart Home Technology Installation
Geeks on Site

Geeks on Site’s New Website Design

Geeks on Site, www.geeksonsite.com, a leading provider of computer repair services since 2002, is excited to announce a major shift in its business direction. Instead of focusing solely on computer repair, the company will now expand its focus on smart home technology installation.

This new direction is in response to the growing demand for smart home technology, which has become increasingly popular among tech enthusiasts. With this new focus, Geeks on Site will be able to provide customers with a wider range of services, including the installation of smart thermostats, smart security cameras and doorbells, and much more. 

In addition to this new direction, Geeks on Site has also launched a new website to showcase their offerings. The website will feature detailed information about the various smart home technology products and services that the company offers, as well as customer testimonials and a blog with the latest news and trends in the industry.

“We are very excited about this new direction for our company,” said George Otte, President of Geeks on Site. “We believe that smart home technology is the future and we are confident that our customers will appreciate the added value that we can provide by offering these services.”

Geeks on Site will continue to offer computer repair services, but the company will now be able to provide customers with a comprehensive smart home technology solution. The company is dedicated to providing the best customer service and support, and with this new line of smart home services, they will be able to do just that.

If you’re looking to upgrade your home with the latest smart technology, look no further than Geeks on Site. With their experienced technicians and commitment to customer satisfaction, you can trust that they will provide you with the best service and support.

About Geeks on Site

Geeks on Site is a BBB Accredited business that has been providing computer repair to homes and businesses nationwide since 2002. Handling everything from virus removal to hardware repair to data recovery and network setup, the expert technicians at Geeks on Site will make sure the technology in your life is working exactly as it should. In addition to computer repair services, Geeks on Site also specializes in smart home technology installation, committed to providing customers with the best service and support.

To get in touch, visit the new website, www.geeksonsite.com, or feel free to call Geeks on Site at 888-360-4335.

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Meghan Hayayumi

Marketing Coordinator

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7863610677

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