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Can Smarter Battery Management Make EGSE More Sustainable?
Decarbonization at the airport is a far more complex process than just replacing the use of traditional support vehicles with electric alternatives. Emissions are generated during ground operations, such as servicing the aircraft and handling the baggage. The use of EGSE (electric ground support equipment) can be used to lower fossil fuel consumption and local air pollution. Under typical European electricity conditions, electric ground equipment is estimated to emit around 48% less carbon dioxide than alternative combustion-based equipment, according to industry research. But the benefits of going electric to the environment are dependent on reliability and efficient use of energy during the life of the equipment. Smart battery management is thus an integral part of sustainable airport infrastructure.
By Miguel Salcido11 days ago in Journal
AI Raised the Server Bill. Zoho Chose a Pay Freeze Over Layoffs.. AI-Generated.
This story was written with AI assistance and edited by me. On October 13, Zoho co-founder and chief scientist Sridhar Vembu said on X that the company will not give its usual annual pay increase this year. He said server prices have increased fourfold, AI usage is raising expenses quickly, and the outlook for software is uncertain. Zoho has also cut its marketing budget, and Vembu said the company has not grown its employee count in 18 months. He wrote, "I have apologised for not being able to avoid this."
By Ashkan Rajaee11 days ago in Journal
The Constraint Nobody Forecasts: Why I Hire Managers Before the Pain Shows Up. AI-Generated.
Note: This story was written with AI assistance and edited by me. Note: An earlier version of this piece, "Hire Managers Before You Need Them: What Scaling 10x Taught Me," was published on DEV.
By Ashkan Rajaee11 days ago in Journal
The Hidden Traits That Make Self-Made Millionaires
Most of us dream of striking it rich one day, but judging by the low percentage of millionaires in our world, it is obviously not such an easy thing to do. In fact, the statistics speak for themselves.
By Elaine Sihera 11 days ago in Journal
From Maintenance Logs to Real-Time Insights: How Integrating Fleet Software Can Transform Equipment Lifecycle Management
For warehouses and industrial facilities relying on efficient material handling, equipment lifecycle management is an essential strategic priority for them. The traditional maintenance log is simply a set of records of repairs and inspections, which cannot offer a comprehensive overview of the machine's condition. When data is stored across multiple spreadsheets and paper documents, common problems or when equipment is likely to fail can be difficult to recognize. Digital fleet management systems modify this practice by gathering up operational data and providing it for informed choices that come at the right time. Adopting a different mindset for equipment operation and management—moving from after fault to during fault. This change makes the maintenance planning process easier and can help to control operational costs and provide a safer work environment.
By Miguel Salcido12 days ago in Journal
How to Build a Prototype Brief That Answers the Right Engineering Questions
The team may receive a presentation model when it needs assembly evidence, or a functional-looking part without the material information required for the intended review. The issue often begins before manufacturing, in a brief that describes the object but not its purpose.
By KK Media12 days ago in Journal
Control Valve Leakage Troubleshooting with Better Maintenance Records
A useful record identifies the valve, leakage location, operating conditions, observation method, work performed, and verification result. It should preserve what was known at each stage instead of turning an early guess into a permanent explanation.
By KK Media12 days ago in Journal
AI SDRs Cost $1 a Lead or $3,750 a Month. Humans Still Close the Deal.. AI-Generated.
Note: This story was written with AI assistance and edited by me. A September 2026 comparison of 13 AI sales development tools at aiagentforsales.com lists published prices from $1 per qualified lead (HubSpot Breeze Prospecting) to $3,750 a month and up for an autonomous AI BDR (11x Alice Growth). It compares those numbers with $98,000 to $173,000 a year for a fully loaded human SDR. The same page cites 2026 industry surveys: 22% of teams say they fully replaced human SDRs with AI, 45% run hybrid models, and about 2% report pure AI SDR deployments that stuck.
By Ashkan Rajaee12 days ago in Journal
Layers, Handoffs and Overhead: What Kroger's 3,000 Job Cuts Are Really About. AI-Generated.
This story was written with AI assistance and edited by me. When a big company announces layoffs these days, the first word in the headline is usually AI. I read the memo behind this one, and the word that kept coming up was layers.
By Ashkan Rajaee12 days ago in Journal
How to Rent Items Online Safely Without Getting Scammed in 2026. AI-Generated.
Renting online saves real money. You can borrow a camera for a weekend, a drill for an afternoon, or a car for a road trip without buying any of it. But scammers know this too, and fake rental listings are everywhere.
By AMRYTT MEDIA12 days ago in Journal
The Next Step After a Quote Deserves Its Own Explanation
Vladyslav Yanchenko “Please let me know your thoughts.” It is a familiar way to end the message accompanying a quote. It sounds open and polite. Yet a customer reading it may still wonder what kind of response would be useful.
By Vladyslav Yanchenko12 days ago in Journal
Comparing the YSMETER Butterfly Valve Range by Lining and Seat Type
fluoropolymer-lined, and metal-seated constructions by the duty they serve. The useful question is how the wetted materials and sealing arrangement fit the fluid, temperature, pressure, and operating pattern. These categories are not a simple ranking from basic to premium.
By KK Media13 days ago in Journal