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Alteia and the World Bank assess and enhance road infrastructure data quality at scale using AWS

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Since 2002, the World Bank has constructed or rehabilitated more than 260,000 kilometers of roads, lending more for roads than for education, health, and social services combined. Alteia uses computer vision and geospatial imagery to efficiently extract road network data from satellite data.

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How Digital Playbooks Propel Federal Modernization (E169)

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Rear Admiral Bartz earned a Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering and Naval Architecture from the Coast Guard Academy in 1990; a Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Alabama in 2002; and holds a certificate in Enterprise Architecture from the National Defense University.

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Pakistani Energy Sector Parties Challenge Arbitration Awards in the English High Court on the Grounds of ‘Serious Irregularity’

Kluwer Arbitration

To support its challenge, QATPL primarily relied on two precedents: The Vimeira [1984] 2 Lloyd’s Rep 66 and Ascot Commodities NV v Olam International Ltd [2002] CLC 277. First, the legal system in England and Wales is considered reliable and efficient. Pakistani parties, in particular, often favour London as the seat of arbitration.

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How Many Bites of the Same Cherry Does It Take to Overturn an Arbitration Award? Unpacking the Indian Supreme Court’s Decision in Delhi Metro Rail Corporation v. Delhi Airport Metro Express Pvt. Ltd

Kluwer Arbitration

For reference, CMRS is a statutory body created by the Metro Railways (Operation and Maintenance) Act, 2002 (“Metro Act”) to assess the safety concerns involved in operating metro lines. Meanwhile, DAMEPL and DMRC jointly applied to the Commissioner of Metro Railway Safety (“CMRS”) to reopen the metro line for public use.

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2024 PAW: Sports Law and the Upcoming Olympics – What Role for Arbitration?

Kluwer Arbitration

Six procedures were registered in the first edition, proving this initiative to be efficient. The discussion then moved on to the possible jurisdiction of the CAS over E-sport disputes and all panelists agreed on the possibility of this development happening in a near future.

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Government Contracts Issues for a Recession

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Although the terms “delay” and “disruption” are sometimes used interchangeably, technically, a “delay” request seeks the costs of a work stoppage, and a “disruption” or “impact” request seeks the costs associated with work becoming more expensive, difficult, and/or less efficient. Idle or Inefficient Labor. 130] Idle Facilities. 122] See P.R.

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Unlocking Your Agency’s Data Treasure Trove with Large Language Models

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Agencies can facilitate the use of AI by using their data to train custom large language models (LLMs) designed to meet their specific needs, enhance security, and boost efficiency. Dr. Widener joined BAE Systems in 2002 after serving in several leadership positions for the U.S. Department of Defense.

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