AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCybersecurity & Cloud Ops: Sangfor aSV (Sangfor HCI’s hypervisor engine) is now supported in Veeam Backup & Replication 13.1 via a dedicated plug-in, aiming to keep familiar backup workflows as orgs modernize beyond VMware. Local Infrastructure & Climate Response: Spokane’s Highway 291 fully reopened after a week-long closure tied to the Spokane Complex Fires, with drone surveys for slope stability and hazardous-tree removal; some evacuations may still be active. Animal Research Ethics: A UW primatologist quit animal testing work to join PETA, spotlighting how tens of thousands of macaques are used in drug testing and questioning how often those results translate to humans. Tech Layoffs Watch: A roundup of 2026 workforce cuts highlights major tech reductions, including Washington-state WARN filings tied to Amazon. AI in Public Safety: New Orleans began using an AI triage system for 911 calls, routing some emergencies to a bot while critics warn about safety risks. Washington Policy & Economy: A guest column argues Washington needs a long-term economic plan as employer confidence drops and relocation interest remains elevated. Wildfire & Regional Impact: British Columbia declared a state of emergency as the Bald Range fire spread fast, forcing evacuations and rescues. Marine Conservation: A cruise partnership launching from Seattle adds a marine mammal observer role to help reduce whale strikes.
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