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WASHINGTON , Nov. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bridge Defense, a defense-technology company, has made a strategic investment in Federated IT, a trusted provider of mission-critical services to the U.S. government. Founded in 2002, Federated IT has built a reputation as a trusted partner to the U.S. Intelligence Community and the Department of Defense. With expertise optimizing cloud computing, data center operations and migration, enterprise architecture, scientific research and analyses, and cybersecurity solutions, Federated IT consistently delivers technically excellent, secure, and reliable solutions that empower national security clients to achieve their objectives. "This investment represents a pivotal step in Bridge Defense's mission to create the next-generation systems integrator," said Jack Kilcoyne , co-founder of Bridge Defense. "We will combine the critical services Federated IT provides with in-house software development capabilities to build a hybrid organization capable of delivering exceptional services and developing innovative solutions that address our customers' most pressing challenges." Kyle von Bucholz , CEO of Federated IT, added: "For over 20 years, Federated IT has focused on solving our clients' most complex challenges with integrity and technical excellence. Partnering with Bridge Defense will enable us to take that commitment to the next level by leveraging cutting-edge development capabilities and delivering an even greater impact for the federal agencies we serve." About Bridge Defense Bridge Defense is focused on delivering mission-critical services and innovative software solutions to national security customers. A hybrid systems integrator, Bridge Defense combines excellence in technical services with native development capabilities to deliver comprehensive and transformative solutions to address the rapidly evolving needs of national security customers. Bridge Defense is led by a team of Special Operations veterans with deep expertise in technology and government services. The company is headquartered in the Northeast, with a growing presence in Washington, D.C. For more information, visit Bridge-Defense.com . About Federated IT Federated IT is a leading provider of mission-critical IT and cybersecurity services to the U.S. government. Federated IT enables defense, national security, and federal law enforcement clients to expand, improve, and strengthen critical IT infrastructure and mission system capabilities within the Tier Ill - IV Enterprise IT Operations and Cyber Security domains. Federated IT's project portfolio includes the customization and delivery of optimized cloud computing, data center operations and migration, enterprise architecture, scientific research and analyses, and cybersecurity solutions. Federated IT is headquartered in Washington, D.C. For more information, visit FederatedIT.com . View original content: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/bridge-defense-announces-strategic-investment-in-federated-it-302314581.html SOURCE Bridge DefenseAP News Summary at 5:47 p.m. ESTCrews in a Twin Cities suburb dug up soil sacred to the Dakota people. Now, they’re trying to find a solutionAn online spat between factions of Donald Trump's supporters over immigration and the tech industry has thrown internal divisions in his political movement into public display, previewing the fissures and contradictory views his coalition could bring to the White House. The rift laid bare the tensions between the newest flank of Trump's movement — wealthy members of the tech world including billionaire Elon Musk and fellow entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy and their call for more highly skilled workers in their industry — and people in Trump's Make America Great Again base who championed his hardline immigration policies. The debate touched off this week when Laura Loomer, a right-wing provocateur with a history of racist and conspiratorial comments, criticized Trump’s selection of Sriram Krishnan as an adviser on artificial intelligence policy in his coming administration. Krishnan favors the ability to bring more skilled immigrants into the U.S. Loomer declared the stance to be “not America First policy” and said the tech executives who have aligned themselves with Trump were doing so to enrich themselves. Much of the debate played out on the social media network X, which Musk owns. Loomer's comments sparked a back-and-forth with venture capitalist and former PayPal executive David Sacks, whom Trump has tapped to be the “White House A.I. & Crypto Czar." Musk and Ramaswamy, whom Trump has tasked with finding ways to cut the federal government, weighed in, defending the tech industry's need to bring in foreign workers. It bloomed into a larger debate with more figures from the hard-right weighing in about the need to hire U.S. workers, whether values in American culture can produce the best engineers, free speech on the internet, the newfound influence tech figures have in Trump's world and what his political movement stands for. Trump has not yet weighed in on the rift. His presidential transition team did not respond to questions about positions on visas for highly skilled workers or the debate between his supporters online. Instead, his team instead sent a link to a post on X by longtime adviser and immigration hard-liner Stephen Miller that was a transcript of a speech Trump gave in 2020 at Mount Rushmore in which he praised figures and moments from American history. Musk, the world's richest man who has grown remarkably close to the president-elect, was a central figure in the debate, not only for his stature in Trump's movement but his stance on the tech industry's hiring of foreign workers. Technology companies say H-1B visas for skilled workers, used by software engineers and others in the tech industry, are critical for hard-to-fill positions. But critics have said they undercut U.S. citizens who could take those jobs. Some on the right have called for the program to be eliminated, not expanded. Born in South Africa, Musk was once on an a H-1B visa himself and defended the industry's need to bring in foreign workers. “There is a permanent shortage of excellent engineering talent," he said in a post. “It is the fundamental limiting factor in Silicon Valley.” Trump's own positions over the years have reflected the divide in his movement. His tough immigration policies, including his pledge for a mass deportation, were central to his winning presidential campaign. He has focused on immigrants who come into the U.S. illegally but he has also sought curbs on legal immigration, including family-based visas. As a presidential candidate in 2016, Trump called the H-1B visa program “very bad” and “unfair” for U.S. workers. After he became president, Trump in 2017 issued a “Buy American and Hire American” executive order, which directed Cabinet members to suggest changes to ensure H-1B visas were awarded to the highest-paid or most-skilled applicants to protect American workers. Trump's businesses, however, have hired foreign workers, including waiters and cooks at his Mar-a-Lago club, and his social media company behind his Truth Social app has used the the H-1B program for highly skilled workers. During his 2024 campaign for president, as he made immigration his signature issue, Trump said immigrants in the country illegally are “poisoning the blood of our country" and promised to carry out the largest deportation operation in U.S. history. But in a sharp departure from his usual alarmist message around immigration generally, Trump told a podcast this year that he wants to give automatic green cards to foreign students who graduate from U.S. colleges. “I think you should get automatically, as part of your diploma, a green card to be able to stay in this country," he told the “All-In" podcast with people from the venture capital and technology world. Those comments came on the cusp of Trump's budding alliance with tech industry figures, but he did not make the idea a regular part of his campaign message or detail any plans to pursue such changes.

As 2024 draws to a close, it’s time to reflect on the year and revisit the projections made at its outset regarding investment opportunities in the blockchain industry. At the beginning of the year, our forecasts highlighted three key areas expected to experience significant financial growth. Now, as we review and analyse the events of 2024, it’s only fitting to evaluate these predictions. Did they materialise as anticipated, or were the projections off the mark? Join us as we delve into the developments of the year to assess how reality measured up to expectations. Did DApps Do it? At the start of the year, Decentralised Applications (DApps) were predicted to experience significant financial growth. These applications, which operate on blockchain or peer-to-peer networks rather than centralised servers, were expected to revolutionise various industries. This year, decentralised applications (dApps) have continued to grow in popularity and usage, with AI-powered dApps becoming a leading force in the Web3 space. In the third quarter of 2024, DApps industry saw a 70% increase in usage compared to the previous quarter, with 17.2 million daily Unique Active Wallets (UAWs). AI-powered dApps became the most active category in the DApp space, accounting for 28% of the industry’s activity.The NFT sector also had its best quarter since Q1 2023, with a trading volume of $4 billion from 14.9 million sales. One of the most groundbreaking advancements of 2024 has been the increasing interoperability between blockchain platforms. Decentralised applications (DApps) that connect ecosystems like Ethereum, Solana, and others are empowering users to seamlessly access the benefits of multiple networks, breaking free from the constraints of isolated blockchains. It is safe to say that the predicted rise in both the value and importance of Decentralised Applications (DApps) within the blockchain ecosystem has become a reality. The Growth of Fractional Ownership of High value assets In 2023 the concept of fractional ownership through tokenisation was still gaining traction, primarily within niche markets like luxury assets (art, collectibles) and select real estate projects. Investor awareness was limited, and platforms were in the early stages of proving their models. At the start of the year, this column predicted significant growth for the industry, fueled by a surge in investor interest in tokenisation. In 2024, we saw such expansion significantly in real estate. Tokenised assets now include a wider variety of properties, ranging from commercial spaces to residential apartments, as well as other illiquid assets like fine art and exotic cars. Platforms like Lofty and RealT have seen a notable increase in user base. Improved regulatory frameworks in multiple jurisdictions have boosted investor confidence. For instance, the US and EU introduced clearer guidelines for tokenised securities, making the process more accessible for institutional and retail investors. Global expansion has become more evident, with markets in the Middle East (e.g.Dubai) and Latin America actively participating. The market size has further grown significantly. While the global market for fractional ownership on the blockchain was estimated at under $1 billion in 2023, today, the market value has crossed several billion dollars, supported by rising investor interest and a greater variety of tokenised assets. Self-Sovereign Identity Market sees financial success as Predicted The final area highlighted to experience a financial boom was the self-sovereign identity market. The self-sovereign identity (SSI) market, which focuses on secure methods of identity verification for banks, cross-border travel, medical records, and more, is experiencing rapid expansion. Leveraging blockchain technology, SSI is providing tamper-proof systems for verification and tracking, fulfilling predictions about its potential. Recent data confirms this growth. The global SSI market size surged from USD 951.36 million in 2023 to USD 1.8 billion in 2024, highlighting its rising importance. Increasing concerns over identity theft, deepfake fraud, and cybercrime have driven demand for robust solutions. Governments worldwide have also played a key role, launching initiatives to promote digital identity frameworks. These efforts have not only ensured secure digital identities for public services but also spurred innovation and investment in the field. As the need for secure, reliable identity systems intensifies, the SSI market is poised to remain a critical player in fostering trust and security in the digital age. Did 2024 Live Up to Expectations? Looking back, the blockchain industry rose to the occasion in 2024. The growth of DApps, fractional ownership, and SSI markets proves blockchain continues to meet and often exceed expectations. This is just part of the story. A comprehensive recap of 2024s achievements and surprises is still to come. For now, the key takeaway is clear: our predictions were on point, and the industry delivered.

Pedro escaped punishment after swinging an arm at Bees substitute substitute Yehor Yarmoliuk without making contact. VAR reviewed the second-half incident but deemed there was no violent conduct. Frank and Brighton head coach Fabian Hurzeler disagreed about the decision. “As I understand the rules, you can’t swing your arm to try to hit someone,” said Frank. “If you hit them or not, it’s a red, that’s the way I understand the rules.” Frank spoke to the match officials, including referee Andy Madley, about the flashpoint at full-time. “They haven’t seen the situation yet, not on TV afterwards,” said Frank. “To be fair to him, I think the angle can be tricky so that’s why you’ve got VAR.” Asked about Frank’s assessment, Hurzeler replied: “Interesting opinion. I see it completely different. “For me, it’s not a red card. He tried to get free from a person.” Brighton were booed off after their winless run was stretched to six top-flight games. Albion dominated for large periods and hit the woodwork inside four minutes through Julio Enciso. Bees goalkeeper Mark Flekken made some important saves before being forced off injured in the 36th minute, albeit his replacement Hakon Valdimarsson was rarely tested on his Premier League debut. The Seagulls remain 10th ahead of Monday’s trip to Aston Villa, with Brentford a position and two points below moving towards their New Year’s Day showdown with Arsenal. Hurzeler thought the jeers at full-time were unfair. “The team doesn’t deserve that because in all the games we had in the last weeks they were all good, they were all intense, they were all where we thought we deserved more” said the German, whose team have lost to Fulham and Crystal Palace and drawn with Southampton, Leicester and West Ham in recent matches. “We try to work hard to satisfy our supporters, we try to give them what they deserve, we try to make them proud. “But the Premier League is tough. We know there will be (tough) periods we have to go through, especially with this young squad. “We try to stick together, find the positive and keep on going.” Brentford, who remain without a top-flight away win this term, had an early Yoane Wissa finish ruled out for offside following VAR intervention but barely threatened, despite an improved second-half showing. Frank, who is awaiting news on Flekken and defender Ben Mee, who also left the field injured, said: “I thought it was a fair point. “Brighton were better in the first half, no big, clearcut chances, and I thought we were better second half. “Overall, I’m happy with the performance, especially the way we defended. “We haven’t had too many clean sheets this season, so in that context I thought it was very impressive against a good Brighton team. “We know we have a lot of players out – we get two more injuries during the game. “The way the players showed their mentality and character and dug in was hugely impressive.”Marvel’s New X-Men Are Hunted by a New Breed of Sentinels

1 2 Lucknow: As a part of the Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD)'s membership drive commemorating Bharat Ratna Chaudhary Charan Singh 's birth anniversary, a membership ceremony was held in the Rajajipuram on Tuesday. The event, presided over by RLD educationist Mayank Trivedi and coordinated by the party's state general secretary Chandrakant Awasthi, saw senior national leader Anil Dubey welcome Neeraj Tiwari and hundreds of his associates into the RLD fold. Dubey emphasized the party's commitment to strengthening social harmony under the leadership of RLD president and Union minister Jayant Chaudhary . Dubey highlighted Chaudhary's initiatives aimed at empowering farmers and youth. The event was also addressed by national secretary Vijay Srivastava, state president of the trade cell Rohit Agrawal, state president of the Professional Forum Ambuj Patel, state general secretary Manoj Singh Chauhan, and leaders including Rama Tiwari, Preeti Srivastava, and Vivek Pandey. Stay updated with the latest news on Times of India . Don't miss daily games like Crossword , Sudoku , Location Guesser and Mini Crossword .

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