The Department of Commerce Minority Business Development Agency has agreed to collaborate with Supplier Connection.

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In a separate development in the UK, the Department for Business has a "midata" programme, which encourages various banks and energy companies to release data about a customer's consumption if it is requested.

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One great resource is the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA), a part of the U.S. Department of Commerce.

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This involves a different lens than just the IT department it can involve HR, business management, customer service, product development and innovation.

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