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Defense Leadership Forum hosts small business contracting summit
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The Defense Leadership Forum gathered government, military and small business leaders this week in the Washington, DC area for its 2026 Small Business Government Contracting Summit.
NewSat wins first CIIS II task order for Iraqi Navy surveillance work
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NewSat North America won the first task order under the U.S. Navy’s CIIS II IDIQ, a multi-million-dollar award aimed at supporting Iraqi Navy maritime surveillance.
Business card binder market seen growing to $1.75 billion by 2030
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The Business Research Company says the global business card binder market rose to $1.39 billion in 2026 and is projected to reach $1.75 billion by 2030. Growth is tied to networking, small-business formation, hybrid work and demand for more…
GITEX Ai Türkiye to debut in Istanbul as Türkiye courts AI investment
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Türkiye is using the launch of GITEX Ai Türkiye 2026 in Istanbul to showcase a tech market projected to grow from $38 billion to $58 billion by 2031. The event arrives as the country pushes billions into AI, data centers and startup funding, while…
Silver Lining launches AI tools for small business owners
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Silver Lining launched silv=rAI™, a new set of AI features inside its silv=r™ Platform, on June 18, 2026, aiming to help small business owners grow faster without losing the human support behind the service.
Advintek wins preapproved OTA ASP status in Oman
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Advintek has been named a preapproved Accredited Service Provider by Oman’s Tax Authority as businesses prepare for Fawtara Phase 1 in August 2026. The designation positions the e-invoicing vendor to help companies move faster on ERP integration,…
Customer success management market set to hit $14.98B by 2035
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Customer success management software is expanding as companies race to improve retention, engagement and recurring revenue.
Keeta launches whitepaper on Saudi Arabia’s digital economy
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Keeta unveiled a new report at LEAP East in Hong Kong examining how food delivery, AI and smart logistics could help advance Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation.
Advintek wins UAE FTA approval for e-invoicing compliance
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Advintek has been approved as an Accredited Service Provider by the UAE Federal Tax Authority and Ministry of Finance, positioning the company to help businesses prepare for mandatory e-invoicing rules starting in 2027. The approval matters…
MENA Banking Excellence Awards names retail, digital and SME winners
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Banks and financial institutions from 11 countries have been recognised in the 2026 MENA Banking Excellence Awards for retail, digital and SME performance.
DMCC, Ministry of Economy launch UAE women’s financial literacy platform
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DMCC, the UAE Ministry of Economy & Tourism and EWA Group have launched NAYRA, a financial literacy and sustainable finance platform for women and girls that starts with a university pilot in Q3 2026. The effort is meant to build financial…
USHBC backs U.S.-Venezuela oil deal as energy security move
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The United States Hispanic Business Council is backing a new U.S.-Venezuela oil agreement, saying it could help lower energy costs, support domestic refineries and strengthen U.S. supply security.
Five China Ethernet cable makers reviewed for 2026 buyers
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A 2026 supplier briefing names five China-based Ethernet cable manufacturers for international distributors and project buyers, with Linoya Electronic Technology highlighted for its broad Cat5e-to-Cat8 portfolio and documented certifications.
Independent software vendor market seen reaching $11.9 billion by 2035
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The independent software vendor market is projected to grow from $2.52 billion in 2025 to $11.90 billion by 2035, driven by cloud adoption, SaaS subscriptions and AI-powered tools.
Ujjwal Singh Negi targets SMB visibility across search and AI platforms
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Freelance SEO specialist Ujjwal Singh Negi in Delhi is offering budget-friendly SEO services for small and medium businesses as search shifts toward AI overviews, chatbots and direct answers.
Lyndsey Olson highlights post-Army advisory role at Grey Matter Strategic Partners
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Former St. Paul City Attorney and retired U.S. Army Colonel Lyndsey Olson is using more than two decades of legal, military and executive experience to advise leaders through Grey Matter Strategic Partners.
Live Ready unveils four-stage Competence Ladder for personal security training
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Live Ready has introduced the Competence Ladder, a four-stage model that links personal security readiness to real competence under stress.
Live Ready unveils TIME Framework for spotting attacks before they start
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Live Ready founder Sam Rosenberg says a new four-stage model can help families and business owners recognize violent threats earlier, before an attack reaches the physical phase.
Georgia forum will feature personal stories on political and policy changes
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Third Act Georgia and Indivisible Cobb will host a public forum in Marietta on Aug. 27 where veterans, immigrants, civil servants and others will share how recent government actions have altered their lives.
Five packaging machine makers startups should compare in 2025
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Startups and small businesses weighing packaging automation in 2025 often narrow the field to five Chinese suppliers: Ludyway, Packmate Machinery, PacklineOEM, PackingMachineOEM and SnusMachinery.
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