US-China phase one trade deal won’t lead to ‘economic nirvana,’ Larry Summers says

CNBC | November 06, 2019

The so-called phase one trade deal that the U.S. and China are expected to sign won’t solve all the problems the global economy faces right now, former U.S. Treasury Secretary Larry Summers said Wednesday. U.S. President Donald Trump said both countries were looking for a location to sign the partial deal — which according to Reuters, could take place this month. That development has fueled recent optimism in financial markets.

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Globenewswire | March 30, 2023

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REI Systems Identified as a 2023 Elev8 GovCon Honoree

REI Systems | February 07, 2023

On February 6, 2023, REI Systems, a reliable, effective, and innovative technology solutions provider, was recognized as a 2023 Elev8 GovCon honoree. Selected Federal Government contractors are identified as culture-first organizations based on outstanding performance in corporate culture inclusivity, mission-centric, and exemplification of innovation through technology in the list of Elev8. REI Systems' selection for the award was based on the strong sense of community through its generous REI Cares, its internal employee recognition program, and employee impact groups. The characteristics were defined as existing drivers of Elev8 GovCon, and further helped motivate employees to focus on partnerships with the public sector and on the mission of small and underserved businesses. Shyam Salona, CEO of REI, mentioned, "The Federal government contracting sector continues to be one of the most competitive marketplaces." He also said, "Therefore, it's crucial that we continue to bring efficient and effective solutions to our customers but also prioritize a corporate culture that demonstrates excellence, making REI a guidepost for talent, partners, and clients." (Source: Cision PR Newswire) About REI Systems An innovative solutions provider, REI Systems has helped people empower and impact millions of lives since its foundation in 1989. The company's problem-solving technologists and consultants modernize the government to meet its goals and missions effectively. Its customers include national security healthcare, science and technology, and government operations in the federal, local, state, and nonprofit sectors. REI Systems take a Mindful Modernization approach in offering Application Products and Advisory Services. The REI Way is all about providing superior knowledge in your field, promptly implementing the most appropriate technologies, and keeping customers as a priority.

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Carahsoft Offers Support for Red Hat Solutions in AWS Marketplace

Carahsoft | February 24, 2023

On February 23, 2023, Carahsoft Technology Corp. (Carahsoft), a government-related IT solutions provider, announced its support for Red Hat company in AWS Marketplace, providing easier access to enterprise open-source software in the public sector. It would support Red Hat’s open hybrid cloud solution in AWS Marketplace, a digital catalog of software listings from independent software vendors who interact with the software running on AWS for the public sector. Its solutions designed for public sector customers would support application development, cloud computing, automation management technologies, professional services, certification, and training solutions of Red Hat. In addition, the listings would help AWS Marketplace customers with simplified software licensing, multiple procurement pricing options, and different deployment methods. It would be an essential Government General Service Administration (GSA) Dealer and Distributor partner for Red Hat. It extends assistance for Red Hat’s AWS Marketplace distribution, opening the platform for United States government deployments. This collaboration on AWS Marketplace enables both to reach and fulfill customers’ needs for continuous growth quickly. Its customers, especially those from the Federal, State, Local and Education sector, would be benefited from supported public sector purchases through AWS Marketplace. It is also an AWS Public Sector Partner, working with AWS-certifies resellers and managed service providers to offer a complete cloud-driven solution for migration, professional, and infrastructure services on AWS. In addition, its customers, who are working with AWS, can utilize existing AWS Enterprise Discount Program (EDP) funds for Red Hut’s products across any device. “Carahsoft and our resellers continue to enable modernization in Government through the adoption of innovative enterprise open-source solutions,” said Natalie Gregory, Vice President of Red Hat Sales at Carahsoft. “We are proud to further support Red Hat in making its open-source IT capabilities more readily available to the Public Sector.” (Source – Globe Newswire) About Carahsoft Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Carahsoft, an IT consulting and services company, has been providing services for the public sector since 2004. It combines technology with the government procurement process, assisting organizations from the public sector. As a GSA Schedule Contract holder, it acts a government partner for vendors, networking with consulting partners, system integrators, resellers, and IT manufacturers. It supports marketing, strategic solutions delivery and proactive sales of government IT. In addition, it provides various cloud-based services for secured modernization, cybersecurity, MultiCloud, DevSecOps, Big Data, artificial intelligence, and customer experience.

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