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National Science Foundation launches AI research pilot

The U.S. National Science Foundation, in collaboration with 10 federal agencies and 25 private sector, nonprofit, and philanthropic organizations, has launched the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource (NAIRR) pilot.

USDA awards Xerox $164M managed print and electronic fax services contract

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded Xerox a 10-year, $164 million contract for continued Managed Print Services, and new Electronic Fax Services (EFS).

University of California Riverside wins $10M grant to develop environmental AI

The University of California Riverside (UCR), has won a $10 million grant to develop artificial intelligence that can be used for environmental and economic stability of agriculture in the Western U.S.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture to use Salesforce Service Cloud

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) will use Salesforce Service Cloud to power a new program for FSA customers known as “Bridges to Opportunity,” said Salesforce in a statement.

Accenture’s Hires USDA CIO

Accenture has appointed Christopher L. Smith as federal chief technology and innovation officer for its U.S. Federal Services business. He will assume the new...