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While the Trump administration is turning away from many renewable energy initiatives some subsidies for U.S. manufactured parts will remain.

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Protecting the bottom line is essential for long-term success in the ever-evolving business landscape. One often overlooked avenue for achieving this is leveraging available tax credits and incentives.

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Proactive Consulting: Learning from Coach Van Gundy and Success in Sport

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Innovation Will Fuel Manufacturing Rebirth In The Us

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5 Strategic Technology Investments That Can Outsmart a Recession

Strategic tech investments, like data cleanup, automation, targeted marketing and AI-powered insights, can help businesses thrive in a recession by boosting efficiency, uncovering new revenue streams and preparing teams to make faster, data-driven decisions.

Alliant Expands Strategic Expertise With Former Irs Commissioner Danny Werfel

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alliant Expands Strategic Expertise with Former IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel

alliant is honored to welcome Danny Werfel, the most recent IRS Commissioner, to the firm’s Strategic Advisory Board.

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AI’s Open Origins and How it Affects us Now

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Proposed U.s. Budget Cuts Raise Fears About Tech Innovation

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President Donald Trump’s proposed FY 2026 budget slashes funding for federal agencies, including NSF and NIST, which support tech research and innovation in the U.S.

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Robotics Is About People Why You Need Change Management

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Robotics is About People – Why You Need Change Management

In 2020, Swiss-based Roche, one of the world’s largest healthcare and pharmaceutical companies, undertook a significant robotic process automation (RPA) implementation for their Asia division. Despite substantial investment and meticulous planning, they encountered a major and unexpected obstacle: People. Roche noted that the “human side of change remains the most challenging element in managing any digital transformation. Resistance to change results in slow technology adoption, internal bottlenecks, and low return on investment.”

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