Even the flood forecasting software used by the Environment Agency, Delft-FEWS, has been developed by the Dutch.

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Sageworks, a financial information company, collects and analyzes data on the performance of privately-held companies and provides financial forecasting software.

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Sageworks, a financial information company, collects and analyzes data on the performance of privately held companies and provides financial forecasting software.

FORBES: Why aren't companies hiring?

Sageworks, a financial information company, collects and analyzes data on the performance of privately held companies and provides cash flow forecasting software.

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PowerSecure pioneered the Interactive Distributed Generation IDG power systems platform, which uses sophisticated electricity forecasting software to reduce operating costs through peak shaving, enhances demand response resources and provides a suite of standby power solutions.

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In his new role, Pagano will lead all of ESPN's core technical functions and operations including distribution, transmission, engineering, IT, software development, technology innovation and strategic technology forecasting across all areas of the company.

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