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Al Jazeera
6 days ago
- General
- Al Jazeera
Confusion and concern loom over Mexico's historic judicial election
Monterrey, Mexico – There will be more than 7,000 candidates. More than 2,600 open positions. And at least six ballots per person to weigh them all. On Sunday, Mexico embarks on an election believed to be the first of its kind: Voters will cast ballots for all of the country's judges, half now and half in 2027. Judges of all levels will be in the running. Some candidates are competing to serve on the Supreme Court. Others are aiming for federal district or circuit courts. Still more are competing for the thousands of open positions on the state and local levels. By one estimate, if a voter spent five minutes researching each federal candidate on their ballot, they would need more than 15 hours to complete the task. Therein lies the dilemma, according to many election experts. While the Mexican government has touted the election as a milestone in democratic participation, critics fear the vote could in fact be vulnerable to political manipulation or criminal groups. Julio Rios Figueroa, a law professor at the Autonomous Technological Institute of Mexico (ITAM), considers the election a step towards "democratic erosion". He fears the vote "will eliminate the judiciary as a countervailing factor" that balances other more overtly political branches of government, like the presidency and Congress. Then, of course, there's the sheer challenge of keeping track of all the candidates. 'For a citizen who has the time and the interest, it's a very difficult task," Ríos Figueroa said. "Now, there are many citizens who don't have the time or the interest."
Malaysian Reserve
21-04-2025
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
Verae and Evercycle Announce Partnership for Blockchain-Enabled ITAM
NEW YORK, April 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Verae™, a startup co-founded by blockchain co-inventor Dr. Stuart Haber, announces its integration with Evercycle, a leader in ITAM innovation and asset circularity. The two companies are working together to seamlessly incorporate Verae's blockchain technology into the Evercycle platform, enhancing the integrity, accountability, and transparency of ITAM/ITAD data. Evercycle offers a comprehensive platform for IT device lifecycle management, focusing on automation, traceability, security, and sustainable practices. They help customers streamline processes such as device deployment, recovery, repair, refurbishment, redeployment, and asset disposition, providing end-to-end automation and transparency. Evercycle is built not just to track assets, but to move them. Verae secures the integrity of digital records through blockchain technology. The company's DataCubes™ provide a platform for organizations to enhance trust, transparency, and traceability across digital ecosystems. Verae's blockchain technology provides secure, auditable records that can be selectively shared, enhancing data integrity and simplifying compliance. By integrating Verae's DataCubes into the Evercycle platform, the two companies provide an effortless means of implementing blockchain technology, creating an immutable history of each device throughout its lifecycle. Verae's technology allows for linking records across multiple owners and custodians, offering a complete asset history for ITAM professionals, ITAD companies, risk and compliance teams, auditors, and regulators. This partnership will enable enterprises and ITAD companies to immediately leverage blockchain technology, without implementing new software systems and without changing their existing business processes. The collaboration ensures transparent, immutable tracking of device histories, helping businesses to prove compliance with sustainability and data security requirements, as well as to prevent fraud. As organizations face mounting pressure to track, report, and recover IT assets with precision and transparency, this collaboration underscores the value of blockchain-based validation in addressing the systemic gaps in today's ITAM landscape. 'Integrating blockchain into ITAM is about solving for trust at scale,' said Nate Poynter, Founder and CEO of Evercycle. 'Our company is focused on advancing the circular economy and making life easier for IT asset managers. This industry has long struggled with fragmented systems, unverifiable records, and opaque chains of custody. Evercycle's collaboration with Verae ensures that asset data is secure, portable, and independently verifiable.' IT asset management is entering a critical moment: enterprises are managing increasing volumes of hardware across distributed workforces while facing regulatory scrutiny around sustainability and data security. By leveraging blockchain, Evercycle and Verae aim to create a foundation for systems that are auditable and built for the next generation of asset recovery and reuse. 'Partnering with Evercycle is an important step toward a world where fully verifiable data serves as a backbone for compliance in the circular economy,' said James Garfinkel, CEO of Verae. 'We're not just testing tech — we're creating a foundation for trust.' For more information, visit and About Verae: Verae™ secures the integrity of digital records through blockchain technology. Co-founded by blockchain co-inventor Stuart Haber, Verae enables organizations to enhance trust, transparency, and traceability across digital ecosystems.
Associated Press
28-01-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Nicus Introduces FMDB™ for IT Asset Management
Unlock Comprehensive TCO Insights Across the Asset Lifecycle in ServiceNow 'Nicus Software's FMDB for ITAM extends our reach well beyond where we can go alone and represents the legacy and goals of the Now Platform.' — Erica Volini, executive vice president. ServiceNow ROANOKE, VA, UNITED STATES, January 28, 2025 / / -- Nicus Software, Inc. (Nicus), a leading provider of enterprise IT Financial Management (ITFM) solutions, has announced FMDB™ for IT Asset Management (ITAM), now available in the ServiceNow® Store. FMDB for ITAM seamlessly integrates Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) data with the ServiceNow® ITAM workflow, empowering stakeholders to communicate IT value and make more informed decisions. FMDB for IT Asset Management is the first in a line of workflow-specific applications powered by FMDB for ServiceNow (see today's corresponding announcement). Each FMDB application is built to provide enterprises with unparalleled cost visibility, helping organizations optimize their technology investments. The ServiceNow ITAM workflow enables customers to manage the end-to-end lifecycle of hardware, software, cloud IT assets and enterprise assets from a single platform. The integration of TCO data delivers critical financial insights to asset owners and IT leaders, helping align IT investments with business objectives. 'While some organizations capture asset purchase price, they miss 60-70% of an asset's total cost. True TCO must include all direct and indirect costs – including internal and external labor,' says Trevor Quesenberry, Director of ServiceNow Products at Nicus. 'FMDB for IT Asset Management simplifies TCO management, equipping asset owners to actively and accurately manage costs with precision at each phase of the asset lifecycle. This marks a significant step forward in ITAM maturity.' 'Partnerships succeed best when we lean into our unique skills and expertise and have a clear view into the problem we're trying to solve,' said Erica Volini, executive vice president, worldwide industries, partners, and go-to-market at ServiceNow. 'Nicus Software's FMDB for ITAM extends our reach well beyond where we can go alone and represents the legacy and goals of the Now Platform. I am thrilled to see the continued innovation we will achieve together to help organizations succeed in the era of digital business.' FMDB for IT Asset Management enables ServiceNow customers to import, validate and map general ledger finance data to assets, reconcile the finance fixed asset list against the ITAM asset list, associate internal and external labor costs, and allocate all asset category costs by asset phase. With FMDB for IT Asset Management, stakeholders can: - Manage TCO with unmatched accuracy - Optimize costs at every lifecycle phase - Quantify and eliminate unnecessary assets and technical debt - Use financial insights to better manage maintenance and renewals - Support enterprise architecture with comprehensive financial data Free 30-Day Trial Program Nicus offers a complimentary 30-day trial of FMDB for IT Asset Management. The trial includes expert-led onboarding sessions, ensuring rapid implementation and time to value. ServiceNow customers can request a 30-day trial in the ServiceNow App Store or by reaching out to Nicus directly. Learn more about Nicus FMDB for IT Asset Management at About Nicus Nicus is a leading provider of enterprise IT Financial Management (ITFM) and Technology Business Management (TBM) software tailored to the needs of high-performance enterprise businesses and public sector organizations. Nicus enables more informed and strategic technology decisions, helping IT leaders and practitioners communicate the value of IT within their respective organizations. Through a comprehensive software suite including solutions for IT Planning, Cost Transparency, Cloud Transparency, Bill of IT, Application TCO, and more, Nicus elevates IT to empower businesses. The Nicus platform is available natively on ServiceNow and the Nicus Cloud. Nicus FMDB is available exclusively on ServiceNow. Learn more at ServiceNow, the ServiceNow logo, Now, Now Platform, and other ServiceNow marks are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of ServiceNow, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Nicus, the Nicus logo, FMDB, and other Nicus marks are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Nicus Software, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Gavin Drake Nicus Software Inc. X LinkedIn Legal Disclaimer:
