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What You’ll Learn 

• How to prepare your website for Black Friday and Christmas shoppers
• Which website updates can help improve holiday conversions

• How AI can help you make holiday website updates faster

   

The holiday shopping season can be a big opportunity for small businesses, but getting shoppers to your website is only half the job. Once they arrive, your website needs to be easy for them to find what they want, build trust in your business and remove the barriers to completing a purchase.

Whether you’re planning Black Friday marketing ideas, building a holiday marketing plan or preparing for Christmas, your website should be ready before the traffic arrives.

The good news? You don’t need to be a web designer or developer to make meaningful improvements. With AI-powered tools like GoDaddy Airo, small business owners can use simple prompts to create and update their websites without coding.

How Can You Improve Your Website for Holiday Shoppers? 

Before launching a promotion, take a fresh look at your website. Ask yourself: If someone discovered my business today, would they immediately understand what I sell, why they should buy from me and how to purchase? Here are a few questions to ask yourself:

• Are your holiday offers easy to find? 

  Don’t make shoppers hunt for your holiday promotion. If you’re running a Black Friday sale, offering holiday bundles or selling seasonal products, make those offers visible from your homepage. Consider creating a dedicated holiday landing page that brings together seasonal products, promotions and important information in one place. A simple headline, clear call to action and easy-to-find shipping information can go a long way.

• Do your product pages need a holiday refresh? 

  Your product pages are where browsing becomes buying. Review your descriptions, images, pricing and calls to action. If you sell trending holiday products, private label holiday products or other seasonal merchandise, explain why each product could make a useful gift or solve a holiday need. This is also a good opportunity to revisit your ecommerce SEO. Use language your customers might actually search for, including relevant Christmas, Black Friday and other seasonal terms.

• Have you optimized your site for mobile shopping? 

  Holiday shoppers aren’t necessarily sitting at a desktop. Check your website from your phone and try completing a purchase yourself. Are the buttons easy to tap? Can shoppers quickly see product details? Is checkout straightforward? Can they easily find shipping and return information? A few minutes of testing could uncover friction that costs you sales.

• Can you build trust before checkout? 

  Holiday shoppers have plenty of options. Make it easy for them to feel confident buying from you. Clearly display customer reviews or testimonials, shipping timelines, return policies, payment options, contact information, and any guarantees or relevant certifications. These details can be especially important for someone discovering your business for the first time.

• Can you think beyond Black Friday? 

  As December approaches, shoppers may be looking for last-minute gifts, gift cards, products with fast shipping or ideas for specific people. Update your website and promotions throughout the season rather than treating your Black Friday campaign as the finish line. Your holiday SEO strategy can evolve, too. Use holiday keyword research to identify changing customer needs and consider updating product pages, gift guides and other content accordingly.

How Can You Use AI to Make Holiday Website Updates Faster? 

You don’t have to write every headline, product description or landing page from scratch. Try using AI prompts to create a starting point, then review and personalize the results for your business.

For example:

“Review my website as if you were a holiday shopper. Give me 10 specific improvements I could make to increase trust and conversions before Black Friday. Ask me about my products, target customers, budget and any seasonal promotions I’m planning before making recommendations.” 

You can also ask AI to help develop holiday product ideas, promotional messaging, email marketing for ecommerce or SMS marketing for ecommerce.

With GoDaddy Airo, you can take that AI-assisted approach directly into your website. Airo can help generate and update website content and pages through conversational prompts, helping small business owners make seasonal changes without requiring extensive coding or technical skills.

What Should You Include in Your Holiday Website Checklist? 

Before your holiday campaign goes live, make sure you have:

• A clear holiday offer
• A dedicated holiday landing page where appropriate
• Updated product pages
• Mobile-friendly navigation and checkout
• Visible shipping and return information
• Customer reviews and trust signals
• Relevant seasonal SEO terms
• A plan for updating your site after Black Friday

Your website is the destination for all those holiday marketing efforts—from search and social to email and SMS. Make sure it’s ready for the traffic you’re working to bring in.

What is the Best Way to Get Your Website Ready for the Holiday Season? 

You don’t need to wait for a developer—or start from a blank page—to improve your online presence for the holidays.

With GoDaddy Airo, you can use AI to build and update your website through simple prompts, helping you spend less time on the technical work and more time running your business.

Try GoDaddy Airo and start getting your website ready for the holiday season.

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions 

What should a holiday landing page include? 

Think about the shopper’s intent. Organize the page around a clear seasonal theme or offer, make relevant products easy to browse and give visitors the information they need to take the next step confidently.

How can I improve my ecommerce conversion rate during the holidays? 

Look for points where customers may hesitate. Test your product information, calls to action, checkout process and purchasing experience, then prioritize the changes that could remove the most friction.

What website builders can help me update my business site to prepare for holiday traffic? 

AI-powered website builders can help small business owners create and update websites without extensive technical experience. GoDaddy Airo lets you use conversational prompts to generate and modify websites and pages, making it easier to make seasonal updates as your business needs change.

How can I enhance my website for holiday traffic? 

Start by reviewing your highest-traffic pages and identifying where shoppers might encounter friction. Look for opportunities to clarify your value proposition, simplify navigation and make important purchasing information easier to access.

How important is the mobile experience for holiday ecommerce? 

A mobile-friendly experience is important because shoppers may discover products, compare options and purchase from their phones. Test the complete customer journey on a mobile device, from the first page visit through checkout.

Las Vegas Sands

One of Sands’ key strategies for ensuring an environment of safe play in its casinos is upholding the tenets established by leading responsible gaming organizations in the company’s jurisdictions and around the world, including the guidance established by the American Gaming Association (AGA) since the company is based in the United States.

In September, AGA celebrates Responsible Gaming Education Month, and Sands’ regions have supported its ideals with a variety of new programs in 2026.

Sands China

In July, Sands China launched the Responsible Gaming Youth Talent Development Programme under the company’s Responsible Gaming Academy. The new program is tailored for students at the University of Macau (UM) with the goals of elevating responsible gaming knowledge, cultivating practical capabilities, expanding international perspectives and nurturing future talent for the sustainable development of Macao’s integrated tourism and leisure industry.

The program combines industry expertise from Sands China, academic resources from UM’s Institute for the Study of Commercial Gaming and community engagement experience from the Youth Volunteers Association of Macau. This collaboration marks the first adoption of an industry-academia-community collaboration model within Sands China’s responsible gaming programs.

“By synergizing corporate, academic and community resources, the innovative program has taken local students beyond classrooms through diverse forms of experiential learning, empowering them with a strong sense of social responsibility and a global perspective,” Dr. Wilfred Wong, executive vice chairman of Sands China, said. “We hope these young program participants will share what they have learned with their schools and communities, and use their positive influence to help promote the message of responsible gaming.”

On the heels of introducing this program, Sands China held its 11th Responsible Gaming Ambassador Advanced Training Program Aug. 24-25 for 42 of Sands China’s responsible gaming ambassadors who are stationed on casino floors around the clock, every day. The session focused on raising awareness of gambling disorders, enhancing ambassadors’ ability to identify potential issues and equipping them to provide timely assistance.

Complementing these training initiatives, Sands China made annual contributions earlier this year to Macao nongovernmental organizations in support of their work to promote responsible gaming education in the community. The company donated nearly $125,000 to five local organizations, bringing cumulative donations to more than $1.2 million since 2006.

Marina Bay Sands

Representing its commitment to ensuring Team Members stay current on the latest responsible gaming practices, continually strengthen awareness and hone early identification and intervention skills, Marina Bay Sands has ensured Team Members completed a range of responsible gaming training programs over the past year.

Some frontline Team Members participated in Responsible Gaming Ambassador Training developed and facilitated by the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. The program equips Team Members with skills to identify patrons who may be experiencing difficulties with their gaming and provides resources to refer them for support.

The integrated resort’s nearly 800 responsible gaming ambassadors are required to complete the Singapore Government’s Ministry of Social and Family Development Enhanced Responsible Gambling Training that focuses on the signs of gambling-related harm, intervention approaches and available support services for patrons seeking assistance.

To further responsible gaming services, Marina Bay Sands expanded its responsible gaming specialist team, which provides guidance and support to responsible gaming ambassadors and information and referral resources for patrons and family members seeking assistance. The team of four specialists provide nearly 24/7 coverage and help facilitate the integrated resort’s ability to deliver timely responsible gaming support and referral.

Looking ahead, Marina Bay Sands will continue to support the Singapore Government’s annual Responsible Gambling Awareness Week in October. Throughout the week, the resort will conduct awareness initiatives and promote responsible gaming tools, such as self-limit options. Marina Bay Sands also will hold back-of-house engagement activities to further strengthen Team Member awareness and education on responsible gaming.

These training and engagement initiatives are part of Sands’ multi-faceted responsible gaming education program that also features awareness campaigns, tools and safeguards, strict protocols and procedures, and industry and community partnerships to ensure its resorts maintain safe casino environments and patrons have access to supportive resources.

To learn more about Sands’ commitment to responsible gaming, read the company’s latest ESG report: https://www.sands.com/resources/reports/.

This Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court opened its new term by considering the case of Suncor v. Boulder, a 2018 lawsuit in which the City and County of Boulder, Colorado, seek damages from ExxonMobil and Suncor Energy for allegedly misleading the public about climate change. As reported by Inside Climate News, the Supreme Court’s decision could affect whether more than two dozen similar claims proceed. Its consideration focuses on jurisdictional questions. According to the argument transcript, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson said the case felt “sort of premature from the standpoint of this Court exercising its jurisdiction,” and Justice Sonia Sotomayor asked whether the question should first go to the Colorado courts.

With Justice Samuel Alito recused, a tie is possible, which would let the case proceed. A decision is expected by the end of the term in June.

Climate researchers whose work could figure in these cases are also under scrutiny. A Politico investigation found more than 100 open records requests filed at 19 public universities over the past five years, targeting at least 30 researchers. Of these, more than half have been filed since November 2024. “I have never seen this many open records requests in such a short time,” said Lauren Kurtz, executive director of the Climate Science Legal Defense Fund. A nonprofit organization called Government Accountability & Oversight is one of the two groups that have made the most requests; it has received $1.5 million since 2020 from the Joseph W. Craft III Foundation, founded by the CEO of a leading coal producer.

As reported by Sustainability Online, the TNFD’s 2026 Status Report identified more than 1,000 organizations publishing at least some nature-related disclosure aligned with its recommendations, roughly double last year’s count. Similarly to TNFD’s own findings, G&A’s flagship research, Sustainability Reporting in Focus, found that in 2025, the number of companies on the Russell 1000 index that reported in alignment with TNFD doubled from the 2024 level.

TNFD attributes much of that growth to investor stewardship conversations rather than regulatory requirements. More than 70% of respondents to a mid-2026 survey by TNFD expressed a desire for mandatory reporting standards. The TNFD Senior Adviser Paul Polman, former CEO of Unilever, offered an explanation for companies’ interest in nature-related reporting requirements: “nature loss is a financial risk and nature resilience is essential to business resilience.”

FTSE Russell released its annual survey of asset owners, and reports that 84% now take sustainability into account in some form, up from 73% last year. The quality of corporate reporting was the most-cited barrier to further adoption, named by 33%.

For companies setting climate targets, the Science Based Targets initiative’s Corporate Net-Zero Standard V2.0 takes effect in February 2028. A brand-new G&A resource paper covers what makes the new Standard different, including five-year review cycles and updated Scope 3 thresholds. Our SBTi target-setting team can help.

Elsewhere in the issue: the EU’s anti-greenwashing rules are in effect, banning unverified claims like “environmentally friendly”; ISO and UNDP launched the first international standard for business’ linkages to the SDGs; GRI announced plans for a sector standard for food and beverage companies; and a PLOS Climate study finds that historical emissions from major fossil fuel and cement producers will keep causing global warming for centuries. From the G&A team, Hank reflects on what chief sustainability officers have told the WEF this year, from Davos to NYC Climate Week.

This is just the introduction of G&A’s Sustainability Highlights newsletter this week. Click here to view the full issue.

Lenovo announced it has achieved the highest-possible rating in the 2026 Sustainability Ratings released by Hang Seng Indexes Company, advancing from its AA+ rating of last year to AAA this year, as well as the highest Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) scores for any company within the technology industry.

The ratings are the outcome of the Sustainability Performance Assessment, an annual evaluation of Hong Kong-listed constituents of the Hang Seng Composite Index and A-share constituents of the Hang Seng China A (Investable) Index. Since 2014, Hang Seng Indexes Company has appointed the Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency, an independent and professional assessment body, to conduct annual evaluations of listed companies’ sustainability performance using its proprietary assessment and rating framework.

Among approximately 600 companies assessed this year, Lenovo achieved the highest overall score in its industry, repeating its industry-leading performance previously achieved in 2022 and 2025. In a significant milestone, Lenovo also received the highest industry scores across all three ESG pillars simultaneously for the first time. Lenovo has led its industry in environmental performance every year since 2022, while achieving top social score in 2023 and 2025 and top governance score in 2022.

Lenovo’s sustainability strategy is guided by ambitious goals and transparent accountability. The company remains on track to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, with emissions reduction targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). In FY 25/26, Lenovo concluded its first generation of long-term ESG KPIs, which have driven progress across its ESG strategy over the past five years, and in its latest ESG Report set out its newly approved 2030 ESG KPIs and aspirations to guide the company’s next phase of ESG priorities.

The company’s ESG leadership has been further recognized through multiple global benchmarks and awards. Lenovo recently earned the Platinum Medal from EcoVadis, reaffirming its position within the top 1% of all companies assessed globally. Lenovo has also been recognized by the Disability Index® and Workplace Pride for its commitment to creating an inclusive workplace for all. Additionally, Lenovo was ranked No. 5 among the world’s leading supply chains in Gartner’s Global Supply Chain Top 25, reflecting the company’s continued commitment to sustainability and focus on future-proofing its operations by making the supply chain more resilient and intelligent.

These achievements underscore Lenovo’s commitment to embedding sustainability throughout its business strategy while driving innovation that benefits everyone. Through ongoing initiatives in environment, social and governance, Lenovo continues to advance its vision of delivering Smarter Technology for All.

Learn more about Lenovo’s ESG performance on Lenovo StoryHub and in Lenovo’s latest ESG Report.

About Lenovo

Lenovo is a US$83 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #153 in the Fortune Global 500, and serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets. Guided by its vision of “Smarter Technology for All”, Lenovo is executing a Hybrid AI strategy that spans Personal AI – one personal AI, multiple devices; and Enterprise AI – helping customers turn data into insights and value. This strategy is delivered through the Group’s commitment to world-class innovation and a full-stack AI portfolio, including devices (PCs, workstations, smartphones, tablets, accessories), infrastructure solutions (server, storage, edge, high-performance computing and software defined infrastructure), as well as software, solutions, and services. With a global footprint spanning more than 20 research and development locations and a global supply chain that includes more than 30 manufacturing sites across 11 markets, Lenovo is widely recognized for its operational excellence. Lenovo is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange under Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY). Learn more at www.lenovo.com and follow the latest news in our newsroom.

Originally published on CVS Health Company Newsroom

Key points

• Long waits, rising out-of-pocket costs and primary care shortages can make it difficult for people to get the care they need.
• MinuteClinic® helps expand access through neighborhood clinics, primary care, virtual care and services supporting weight management and chronic conditions.
• MinuteClinic offers affordable cash-pay options with upfront pricing, including $89 virtual care visits and $29 digital weight-loss visits.

For many American families, getting health care can be harder than it should be. Long waits for primary care appointments, high deductibles and a fragmented system can cause people to delay care or navigate complex health needs on their own.

Retail health is helping address these challenges by making care more affordable, accessible and convenient. MinuteClinic, the medical clinic inside select CVS Pharmacy® stores, meets those needs through same-day care, transparent pricing and convenient in-person, virtual and digital care options.

Expanding access to affordable care

Cost and convenience remain significant barriers to care. More Americans are facing higher out-of-pocket costs. Roughly 4 in 10 privately insured adults are enrolled in high-deductible health plans, according to a CDC report on health care coverage and costs.¹

Patients are increasingly seeking care options that are easier to access and more affordable. Retail clinics are meeting that need. In fact, two-thirds of retail clinic users say they return because of the convenience and cost savings, according to research on the growing role of retail health clinics.²

“Retail health is becoming an important resource in communities for those facing long wait times and limited availability of care,” said Jon Thiboutot, President, Retail Health, CVS Health. “Many people think of MinuteClinic for coughs, colds and flu, but we offer much more, including preventive care, primary care, women’s health services and weight-loss support.”

For example, patients experiencing common illnesses can connect with a board-certified provider through MinuteClinic Virtual Care®™,  available nationwide 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including holidays. Patients can access care with or without insurance, and an upfront $89 cash-pay option is available.

Retail health also extends beyond routine sick care. MinuteClinic supports needs including weight management and chronic conditions such as diabetes and heart health. Through a $29 digital weight-loss visit, eligible patients can connect with a licensed clinician who can evaluate whether GLP-1 treatment may be appropriate for their needs. Those who begin treatment can continue working with MinuteClinic providers for follow-up care, medication adjustments and ongoing support.

“With the growing demand for weight management and support managing conditions like diabetes and heart health, MinuteClinic offers clinically appropriate, provider-guided care,” said David Fairchild, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Retail Health, CVS Health. “Patients can access in-person or virtual visits, and even receive care through secure messaging, all with the attention of qualified providers to create tailored treatment plans and connect to specialized care when needed.”

Helping close the primary care gap

Primary care plays an important role in preventive care, wellness visits and the long-term management of health conditions. Yet many communities do not have enough providers to meet the need.

More than 100 million Americans live in a federally designated primary care shortage area, according to federal data on primary care provider shortages.³ Nationally, new patients wait an average of 31 days for a primary care appointment, a 19% increase since 2022.⁴

MinuteClinic is helping create another option for eligible patients seeking ongoing care. Adults can access primary care at more than 65% of MinuteClinic locations across 17 states and Washington, D.C., through affiliations with payers and health systems.

Early results show how convenient access can help patients reconnect with their health. Since launching adult primary care in 2024, 60% of MinuteClinic primary care patients have returned for a wellness exam within six to eight weeks. In addition, 15% of acute-care patients have chosen to establish primary care with MinuteClinic.

Whether patients visit their local MinuteClinic or connect virtually, these options can provide an easier way to enter or reenter the health care system and establish an ongoing connection to care.

Creating new ways to receive care

Virtual care is becoming an established part of the health care system. The global telehealth market is projected to grow from $140.7 billion in 2025 to $403.2 billion by 2034, according to research on the growth of the telehealth market.⁵

New digital options can make access even more convenient. This option allows patients to seek care for common conditions without taking time away from work or other responsibilities.

Patients in select states can now use Care Consult, MinuteClinic’s $29 option for receiving care digitally without a visit for conditions including urinary tract infections, sinus infections, acne and pink eye, as well as weight management. Patients answer a series of questions online, and a licensed provider reviews every case and develops an appropriate treatment plan that is sent to the patient. If further evaluation is needed, patients are connected to a higher level of care.

Care that fits people’s lives

As health care costs rise and people have to face longer waits for appointments, retail health is helping more people access quality care that fits their schedules and budgets. By combining neighborhood clinics, virtual care, primary care and new digital options, MinuteClinic is making it easier for patients to get the care they need, when and where they need it.

To learn more or schedule an appointment, visit MinuteClinic.com or download the CVS Health app.

What you’ll learn

1. How AI is helping analysts process geospatial data faster without replacing human expertise
2. Why trusted human-machine teaming is essential for defense and intelligence missions
3. How Leidos’ RAVe technology is modernizing nautical chart production and improving data quality

This article is part of the Outcomes Unlocked series exploring how artificial intelligence is solving complex government and defense challenges.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is helping government and defense organizations process geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) faster, improve data quality, and make more informed decisions.

As satellites, sensors, and mapping systems generate unprecedented volumes of data, analysts face a growing challenge: turning information into trusted intelligence quickly enough to support the mission. AI is helping meet that challenge by automating repetitive tasks, accelerating production, and allowing analysts to focus on the work that requires human expertise.

The goal is not to replace analysts, it’s to help them deliver trusted intelligence faster.

What is geospatial intelligence (GEOINT)?

Geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) combines imagery, mapping, navigation data, and other location-based information to create a detailed understanding of the physical environment.

Government agencies use GEOINT to support defense operations, maritime safety, intelligence analysis, disaster response, and critical infrastructure protection. As the volume of geospatial data continues to grow, organizations need new ways to process and analyze that information at operational speed.

How is AI used in geospatial intelligence?

AI helps analysts process more information in less time by automating repetitive, manual tasks.

Today, AI can assist with:

• Detecting features within imagery
• Converting maps and charts into structured geospatial data
• Identifying changes across large datasets
• Prioritizing information for analyst review
• Accelerating chart production
• Improving production consistency

By automating repetitive work, AI allows analysts to spend more time validating results, applying operational context and supporting mission decisions.

What is RAVe?

RAVe (Raster Automation to Vector) is a Leidos-developed capability that converts raster maps and charts into structured geospatial vector data.

Vector data is easier to analyze, update, search, and integrate into operational systems than pixel-based raster imagery, making it more useful for intelligence and navigation workflows.

Traditionally, analysts manually traced thousands of individual chart features—a time-consuming process that required extensive quality control. RAVe automates much of that work by identifying chart elements and converting them into accurate, georeferenced vector data for analyst review.

RAVe acts as a force multiplier, allowing experts to review, validate and refine outputs far more efficiently.

How does AI improve chart production?

Producing nautical charts requires identifying and digitizing thousands of individual features, including coastlines, depth contours, navigation channels, submerged hazards, and restricted areas.

Manual production is repetitive and labor intensive. It can take more than 24 hours to complete work that AI-assisted automation can accomplish in seconds or minutes.

By accelerating these routine production tasks, AI enables analysts to focus on quality assurance, validation, and mission readiness instead of repetitive data entry.

How accurate is AI-generated geospatial data?

Operational decisions depend on trusted data.

During development of RAVe, Leidos found that automation not only accelerated production but also improved consistency and first-time quality. Analysts reviewing AI-generated outputs were unable to identify errors in the resulting products, demonstrating that automation can improve both speed and precision when paired with human oversight.

Automation reduces repetitive production errors while giving analysts more time to validate mission-critical information.

Will AI replace geospatial analysts?

Short answer: no.

AI excels at processing large volumes of data and automating repetitive work, but it cannot replace human judgment, operational experience, or mission context.

Analysts remain responsible for:

• Validating AI-generated outputs
• Interpreting operational context
• Assessing confidence and risk
• Applying mission expertise
• Delivering trusted intelligence to decision-makers

The future of geospatial intelligence isn’t human versus machine. In reality, it’s human-machine teaming, where AI accelerates production and analysts provide the expertise that builds trust.

How does AI improve maritime navigation?

Maritime safety depends on accurate, current geospatial data.

Nautical charts contain thousands of critical data points, including shipping channels, dredged areas, restricted waters, depth information, and submerged hazards. Missing or inaccurate information can have serious operational consequences.

By accelerating chart production while maintaining data quality, AI helps organizations deliver more current navigation products, supporting safer operations for the U.S. Navy and other maritime users.

How is Leidos advancing AI in geospatial intelligence?

Leidos is developing AI-enabled capabilities that help defense and intelligence organizations modernize geospatial production.

Technologies such as RAVe automate repetitive production tasks while keeping analysts at the center of every decision. This approach enables organizations to process more data, improve production efficiency, and deliver higher-quality geospatial products without sacrificing trust or human oversight.

The result is faster production, improved consistency, and better-informed decisions across defense, intelligence, and maritime missions.
 

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RAVe by the numbers

~50% reduction in touch labor — work that was unattainable through manual production

Over “four nines” (99.99%) accuracy, first-time-right, using automation

24+ hours → seconds or minutes

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Key takeaways

1. AI helps analysts process geospatial data faster while keeping people at the center of mission-critical decisions.
2. RAVe accelerates chart production, improving both speed and data quality through AI-assisted automation.
3. Human-machine teaming delivers faster, more trusted intelligence for defense, intelligence, and maritime missions.
    

LEARN MORE ABOUT HOW AI IS TRANSFORMING GEOSPATIAL INTELLIGENCE

FAQ

How does AI help intelligence analysts make decisions faster?

AI rapidly processes large volumes of imagery and geospatial data, allowing analysts to spend less time on manual production and more time evaluating information, identifying operational significance, and supporting decision-makers.

Why is human oversight still necessary?

AI can identify patterns and automate repetitive work, but it cannot understand mission context or make operational judgments. Human analysts ensure AI-generated outputs are accurate, explainable, and appropriate for mission use.

What problem does AI solve for the Navy?

AI reduces the time required to produce and update nautical charts, improves production consistency, and helps analysts deliver trusted navigation data more efficiently, supporting safer maritime operations.

How much faster is AI-assisted chart production?

During development of RAVe, work that traditionally required more than 24 hours could be completed in seconds or minutes through AI-assisted automation. Leidos also achieved a 50% reduction in touch labor while maintaining high levels of data quality and first-time accuracy.

Which companies provide AI geospatial solutions?

Government agencies work with a range of organizations to develop AI-enabled geospatial capabilities. Leidos develops AI solutions that help modernize geospatial production, automate chart generation, and support trusted intelligence workflows across defense, intelligence, and maritime missions.

Who builds AI tools for chart production?

Leidos developed RAVe (Raster Automation to Vector) to automate the conversion of raster maps and charts into structured geospatial vector data. The capability helps accelerate chart production while keeping analysts responsible for validating and delivering trusted geospatial products.

Key Points

• Emergency responders that serve the Osage Nation in Oklahoma have strengthened their capabilities with new equipment for rescuing people from flood waters.
• A grant from Marathon Pipe Line (MPL), a component of Marathon Petroleum’s midstream segment, MPLX, provided two swiftwater rescue boats and a utility terrain vehicle.
• The grant reflects a working relationship with the Osage Nation that includes joint training exercises related to MPL’s operation of a pipeline that crosses tribal land. 

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Deadly flooding in central Texas during the summer of 2025 prompted assistance from other states, including emergency responders that serve the Osage Nation in northeastern Oklahoma. This experience focused their attention on the need for swiftwater rescue equipment for flood-prone areas of the Osage Nation, which forms Oklahoma’s largest county with roughly 2,300 square miles.

“Osage County has multiple areas of concern during heavy rainfall with more than 30 low water crossings and multiple lakes and creeks, and our western border is the Arkansas River,” said Osage Nation Emergency Management (ONEM) Director Bobby Tallchief.

A solution for meeting ONEM’s equipment needs recently came through its working relationship with Marathon Pipe Line (MPL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Marathon Petroleum’s midstream segment, MPLX. MPL, which operates the Ozark pipeline that crosses approximately 29 miles of the Osage Nation, provided a grant for the purchase of two swiftwater rescue boats with motors, a trailer to carry them and a utility terrain vehicle (UTV).

A solution for meeting ONEM’s equipment needs recently came through its working relationship with Marathon Pipe Line (MPL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Marathon Petroleum’s midstream segment, MPLX. MPL, which operates the Ozark pipeline that crosses approximately 29 miles of the Osage Nation, provided a grant for the purchase of two swiftwater rescue boats with motors, a trailer to carry them and a utility terrain vehicle (UTV).

“Swiftwater rescue is a much needed but often unfilled niche in the rescue world,” Tallchief said. “The boats’ maneuverability and small size are their key benefits. The UTV has heat and air conditioning to provide a place for individuals to recover after rescue, and it will help with shuttling equipment and personnel to targeted areas.”  

“We have received requests for assistance multiple times in the past from our neighboring tribes. We now have a unique set of skills and equipment available.”

MPL’s donations are an extension of its ongoing collaboration with the Osage Nation to strengthen safety and environmental stewardship. MPL and ONEM share updates about potential dangers, such as wildfires and other natural disasters, and take part in joint training exercises to promote safe operation of the Ozark pipeline and protection of the public. This month (October), they are participating in training together on Skiatook Lake that will simulate an incident response.

“The relationship we have in place with ONEM is one of trust and mutual respect,” said MPLX Lead Emergency Preparedness Professional Wyatt Kintner. “The swiftwater resources will help ensure that local first responders can quickly support the public and also assist MPLX in a time-critical emergency. The ONEM team will save lives with this equipment.”

Director Tallchief highlighted how the impact of the donations will also reach far across the surrounding area.

“We have received requests for assistance multiple times in the past from our neighboring tribes. We now have a unique set of skills and equipment available,” said Tallchief. “Without the substantial contribution from Marathon Pipe Line, this endeavor would not have been possible. We look forward to assisting our communities in need.”

Key Points

• Emergency responders that serve the Osage Nation in Oklahoma have strengthened their capabilities with new equipment for rescuing people from flood waters.
• A grant from Marathon Pipe Line (MPL), a component of Marathon Petroleum’s midstream segment, MPLX, provided two swiftwater rescue boats and a utility terrain vehicle.
• The grant reflects a working relationship with the Osage Nation that includes joint training exercises related to MPL’s operation of a pipeline that crosses tribal land. 

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Deadly flooding in central Texas during the summer of 2025 prompted assistance from other states, including emergency responders that serve the Osage Nation in northeastern Oklahoma. This experience focused their attention on the need for swiftwater rescue equipment for flood-prone areas of the Osage Nation, which forms Oklahoma’s largest county with roughly 2,300 square miles.

“Osage County has multiple areas of concern during heavy rainfall with more than 30 low water crossings and multiple lakes and creeks, and our western border is the Arkansas River,” said Osage Nation Emergency Management (ONEM) Director Bobby Tallchief.

A solution for meeting ONEM’s equipment needs recently came through its working relationship with Marathon Pipe Line (MPL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Marathon Petroleum’s midstream segment, MPLX. MPL, which operates the Ozark pipeline that crosses approximately 29 miles of the Osage Nation, provided a grant for the purchase of two swiftwater rescue boats with motors, a trailer to carry them and a utility terrain vehicle (UTV).

A solution for meeting ONEM’s equipment needs recently came through its working relationship with Marathon Pipe Line (MPL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Marathon Petroleum’s midstream segment, MPLX. MPL, which operates the Ozark pipeline that crosses approximately 29 miles of the Osage Nation, provided a grant for the purchase of two swiftwater rescue boats with motors, a trailer to carry them and a utility terrain vehicle (UTV).

“Swiftwater rescue is a much needed but often unfilled niche in the rescue world,” Tallchief said. “The boats’ maneuverability and small size are their key benefits. The UTV has heat and air conditioning to provide a place for individuals to recover after rescue, and it will help with shuttling equipment and personnel to targeted areas.”  

“We have received requests for assistance multiple times in the past from our neighboring tribes. We now have a unique set of skills and equipment available.”

MPL’s donations are an extension of its ongoing collaboration with the Osage Nation to strengthen safety and environmental stewardship. MPL and ONEM share updates about potential dangers, such as wildfires and other natural disasters, and take part in joint training exercises to promote safe operation of the Ozark pipeline and protection of the public. This month (October), they are participating in training together on Skiatook Lake that will simulate an incident response.

“The relationship we have in place with ONEM is one of trust and mutual respect,” said MPLX Lead Emergency Preparedness Professional Wyatt Kintner. “The swiftwater resources will help ensure that local first responders can quickly support the public and also assist MPLX in a time-critical emergency. The ONEM team will save lives with this equipment.”

Director Tallchief highlighted how the impact of the donations will also reach far across the surrounding area.

“We have received requests for assistance multiple times in the past from our neighboring tribes. We now have a unique set of skills and equipment available,” said Tallchief. “Without the substantial contribution from Marathon Pipe Line, this endeavor would not have been possible. We look forward to assisting our communities in need.”

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Protein is having more than a moment. We’re in a foundational shift – more GLP-1 use means more protein consumption; an aging population is leaning on protein for muscle mass and animal protein keeps winning on taste over the alternatives that tried to compete with it. But this isn’t just a demand story. It’s a supply story too, and one that’s been stress-tested at the start of the decade when COVID demand drove empty meat cases.

That’s what brought me to Donnie King, CEO of Tyson Foods, for our latest Shared Table conversation. I’ve called on Tyson for 40 years, and I’ve had the privilege of not only watching Donnie lead but also building a friendship. He started in a poultry plant in 1982 and rose to CEO of a company whose products sit in 70% of U.S. households. As he prepares to close a remarkable 43-year career, we sat down in the Tyson cafeteria to talk about leadership, legacy, protein and where our industry goes next.

Not a Trend – A Structural Shift

Donnie doesn’t see today’s protein demand as a fad. He pointed to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Dietary Guidelines flipping the food pyramid upside down, away from carbs and toward protein.

GLP-1s changed the game. 15% of U.S. adults have now used a GLP-1, and Morgan Stanley estimates that nearly 30% of the obese or diabetic population in the U.S. will likely be treated with GLP-1 therapies by 2035. Globally, 1 in 4 adults meet the eligibility criteria for GLP-1 weight management according to a study of data from 99 countries. That’s a lot of people who need – and want – better protein.

Why Plant-Based Lost the Race

Plant-based had its moment. Meatless Mondays, plant-based burgers on fast food menus, but consumers swung back. Donnie points to ingredient lists as “long as your arm” and a nutritional profile that just doesn’t match animal protein. That’s part of why he challenged Tyson’s own team to simplify their ingredient lists too, rather than waiting for consumers to demand a cleaner label. Taste, cost, nutrition: plant-based struggles to win on all three at once. Animal protein delivers on all of them.

Best Quote: “You can never lose sight of the consumer and what their expectations are. And I will say to the day I die that consumers buy based on taste first. If it doesn’t taste good, you can’t sell it.”

Meeting the Protein Demand

The U.S. has its smallest cattle herd in 75 years. Donnie’s read is structural – the money exists across the chain, but it isn’t distributed in a way so everyone shares the upside. Until ranchers and other parts of the chain have earnings consistency to reinvest, he doesn’t see the herd rebuilding.

Big Takeaway: The protein revolution is real and durable. However, it will take an industry willing to fix win-lose economics in places like beef, keep investing in animal health and never lose sight of what gets a consumer to buy: taste, cost, nutrition.

The Man Behind the Company

The stat that stuck with me wasn’t about protein – it was about people. Donnie shared his experience meeting Don Tyson in 1984, on a Friday night, at 22, on a factory floor. Tyson had just bought the plant and showed up unannounced to talk to everyone on the line. “He made me feel like the most important person in the world. He didn’t know me from anyone. There was no reason for him to do that.”

Moment to Remember: For Donnie, leadership isn’t about sitting in a corner office – it’s about being with the people. Pulling up a chair in the cafeteria to share a meal isn’t a routine; it’s how he keeps a genuine pulse on the organization and listens to what matters most. True connection isn’t something you lose at scale – it’s something you choose every day.

That’s the same instinct Donnie’s carried for 43 years. He still eats lunch in the Tyson cafeteria most days. He starts every morning in prayer, not just for himself, but for the 130,000+ people at Tyson. When asked what he wants his legacy to be, Donnie deflected credit to his team, not himself. “Doing this job has really never been a job. It’s always been a calling. I get to feed people. I get to work with people. I get to be a part of satisfying a need along with 133,000 other team members. You know, I love this place.”

Thank you, Donnie, for your unwavering support of science and animal health, your leadership and for sharing your table and wisdom as you transition into this next chapter.

Catch the full episode on YouTube.

Watch the full episode on YouTube.

Protein is having more than a moment. We’re in a foundational shift – more GLP-1 use means more protein consumption; an aging population is leaning on protein for muscle mass and animal protein keeps winning on taste over the alternatives that tried to compete with it. But this isn’t just a demand story. It’s a supply story too, and one that’s been stress-tested at the start of the decade when COVID demand drove empty meat cases.

That’s what brought me to Donnie King, CEO of Tyson Foods, for our latest Shared Table conversation. I’ve called on Tyson for 40 years, and I’ve had the privilege of not only watching Donnie lead but also building a friendship. He started in a poultry plant in 1982 and rose to CEO of a company whose products sit in 70% of U.S. households. As he prepares to close a remarkable 43-year career, we sat down in the Tyson cafeteria to talk about leadership, legacy, protein and where our industry goes next.

Not a Trend – A Structural Shift

Donnie doesn’t see today’s protein demand as a fad. He pointed to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Dietary Guidelines flipping the food pyramid upside down, away from carbs and toward protein.

GLP-1s changed the game. 15% of U.S. adults have now used a GLP-1, and Morgan Stanley estimates that nearly 30% of the obese or diabetic population in the U.S. will likely be treated with GLP-1 therapies by 2035. Globally, 1 in 4 adults meet the eligibility criteria for GLP-1 weight management according to a study of data from 99 countries. That’s a lot of people who need – and want – better protein.

Why Plant-Based Lost the Race

Plant-based had its moment. Meatless Mondays, plant-based burgers on fast food menus, but consumers swung back. Donnie points to ingredient lists as “long as your arm” and a nutritional profile that just doesn’t match animal protein. That’s part of why he challenged Tyson’s own team to simplify their ingredient lists too, rather than waiting for consumers to demand a cleaner label. Taste, cost, nutrition: plant-based struggles to win on all three at once. Animal protein delivers on all of them.

Best Quote: “You can never lose sight of the consumer and what their expectations are. And I will say to the day I die that consumers buy based on taste first. If it doesn’t taste good, you can’t sell it.”

Meeting the Protein Demand

The U.S. has its smallest cattle herd in 75 years. Donnie’s read is structural – the money exists across the chain, but it isn’t distributed in a way so everyone shares the upside. Until ranchers and other parts of the chain have earnings consistency to reinvest, he doesn’t see the herd rebuilding.

Big Takeaway: The protein revolution is real and durable. However, it will take an industry willing to fix win-lose economics in places like beef, keep investing in animal health and never lose sight of what gets a consumer to buy: taste, cost, nutrition.

The Man Behind the Company

The stat that stuck with me wasn’t about protein – it was about people. Donnie shared his experience meeting Don Tyson in 1984, on a Friday night, at 22, on a factory floor. Tyson had just bought the plant and showed up unannounced to talk to everyone on the line. “He made me feel like the most important person in the world. He didn’t know me from anyone. There was no reason for him to do that.”

Moment to Remember: For Donnie, leadership isn’t about sitting in a corner office – it’s about being with the people. Pulling up a chair in the cafeteria to share a meal isn’t a routine; it’s how he keeps a genuine pulse on the organization and listens to what matters most. True connection isn’t something you lose at scale – it’s something you choose every day.

That’s the same instinct Donnie’s carried for 43 years. He still eats lunch in the Tyson cafeteria most days. He starts every morning in prayer, not just for himself, but for the 130,000+ people at Tyson. When asked what he wants his legacy to be, Donnie deflected credit to his team, not himself. “Doing this job has really never been a job. It’s always been a calling. I get to feed people. I get to work with people. I get to be a part of satisfying a need along with 133,000 other team members. You know, I love this place.”

Thank you, Donnie, for your unwavering support of science and animal health, your leadership and for sharing your table and wisdom as you transition into this next chapter.

Catch the full episode on YouTube.