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In the News
As tensions continue to grow between the United States and Russia, Google has removed Kaspersky's antivirus software from the Google play store.
Time to check the mergers, acquisition, and divestiture language in your contracts as software tools maker JFrog is garnering significant takeover interests.
Who needs Uber? Tesla's Cybercab robotaxi is here -- and it could cost less than $30,000.
Apple's new hearing aid technology could radically change how we deal with hearing loss forever.
KKR-owned BMC is going to separate into two private entities. Did we mention it might be time to take a look at your merger, acquisition, and divestiture clauses?
Interested in working at Google? CEO Sundar Pichai explains how.
On the Docket
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ICN will be hosting its Software: Issues, Contracts, and Negotiations workshop down in Atlanta, Georgia on October 22 and 23rd. If you're in the neighborhood, make sure you stop by and see us.
Our next CAUCUS Conversation will take place on October 23rd at 1:00 PM EST. We'll be exploring how to balance cost and quality inside of IT Procurement. Attendance is complimentary for CAUCUS Plus members.
One of our best sessions at the 27th Annual IT Procurement Summit was our live CAUCUS Campfire on Effective Contract Remedies. Because the session was such a hit, we're bringing it to the entire CAUCUS Community on November 6th at 1:00 PM EST. Sign ups are available here.
Career Center
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If you're interested in taking your talents to Louisville, Kentucky, Yum Brands is looking for an IT Asset Manager.
Woot is looking for an Vendor Manager. Could be a cool opportunity to work for Jeff Bezos and crew!
Sam Walton and the team need some help managing their IT purchases. Those interested can check out the opportunity here.
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See You Next Week!
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