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  • MIL-OSI: Bitget Integrates GMCI Indices Enabling Curated-Secured Trading

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    VICTORIA, Seychelles, Oct. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitget, the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has announced the addition of the GMCI indices to its futures market, enabling traders to access a diversified range of assets securely. The GMCI indices are curated based on strict criteria to ensure a verified overview of the market. For any coin to be included in the GMCI indices, it must be actively traded on at least one of eight major centralized exchanges (CEXs) with sufficient trading volume.

    Additionally, each coin must have the support of at least one of three custodians, ensuring the integrity and security of assets. The indices focus on coins with transparent circulating market capitalization. Circulating Market Cap information is obtained from CoinMarketCap and CoinGecko, and live pricing information is sourced from Coin Metrics, which also serves as GMCI’s third-party index calculation agent.

    The GMCI 30 index stands out by featuring the top 30 coins within the GMCI asset universe, excluding stablecoins, wrapped assets, and staked assets such as USDC, WBTC, and stETH. This index provides traders with exposure to a comprehensive set of the leading digital assets, capturing the broader market’s movements while maintaining diversification and reducing over-concentration in any single asset.

    “At Bitget we prioritize the security of our users while delivering world-class innovation. This aligns with Bitget’s broader strategy of accelerating utility and mass adoption of crypto within a safe and secure ecosystem,” said Gracy Chen, CEO at Bitget. “By providing a curated set of assets backed by trusted custodians, we aim to empower traders with informed, diversified options to enhance the ease of managing wealth,” she added.

    Rebalancing occurs monthly, on the last Friday of each month, with adjustments made according to the circulating market capitalization of the coins. This process ensures the indices remain up-to-date with market fluctuations, allowing them to reflect current trends and price movements accurately. While individual token positions are capped at 25% during rebalancing, they can float based on price performance, offering a dynamic representation of the market’s momentum throughout the month.

    The GMCI Meme index caters to the growing interest in meme coins, a segment that has garnered significant attention and trading volume within the crypto community. This index includes the top meme coins traded across selected exchanges, allowing users to hop on emerging memecoin trends securely.

    “Our collaboration with Bitget to launch a perpetual contract on the GMCI 30 index is a significant step in expanding the accessibility of our index solutions to a broader market. As a leading crypto exchange in terms of trading volume and innovation, Bitget shares our vision of delivering cutting-edge, reliable products to the trading community. This marks the beginning of further partnerships that will see GMCI indices used as the benchmark of choice for innovative trading products across leading platforms,” said Maarten Botman, CEO at GMCI.

    Offering exposure to a range of assets, GMCI indices help traders navigate diverse market segments. GMCI indices provide the robustness and transparency investors are accustomed to on the traditional financial markets while tapping into expertise in crypto much like Bitget. With this, Bitget users can now access GMCI indices including memecoins indices on the platform.

    To get started, please visit here.

    About Bitget

    Established in 2018, Bitget is the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company. Serving over 45 million users in 150+ countries and regions, the Bitget exchange is committed to helping users trade smarter with its pioneering copy trading, AI bot and other trading solutions. Bitget Wallet is a world-class multi-chain crypto wallet that offers an array of comprehensive Web3 solutions and features including wallet functionality, swap, NFT Marketplace, DApp browser, and more. Bitget inspires individuals to embrace crypto through collaborations with credible partners, including being the Official Crypto Partner of the World’s Top Professional Football League, LALIGA, in EASTERN, SEA and LATAM, as well as a global partner of Olympic Athletes Buse Tosun Çavuşoğlu (Wrestling world champion), Samet Gümüş (Boxing gold medalist) and İlkin Aydın (Volleyball national team).

    For more information, visit: Website | Twitter | Telegram | LinkedIn | Discord | Bitget Wallet

    For media inquiries, please contact: media@bitget.com

    Risk Warning: Digital asset prices may fluctuate and experience price volatility. Only invest what you can afford to lose. The value of your investment may be impacted and it is possible that you may not achieve your financial goals or be able to recover your principal investment. You should always seek independent financial advice and consider your own financial experience and financial standing. Past performance is not a reliable measure of future performance. Bitget shall not be liable for any losses you may incur. Nothing here shall be construed as financial advice.

    A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/459f37c8-cd0b-4be2-a7ba-6fcfd6f5e43e

    The MIL Network –

    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI USA: Korey Stringer Institute Back in Vikings Country to Advance Lifesaving Measures for the State’s High School Athletes

    Source: US State of Connecticut

    The Korey Stringer Institute (KSI), a national sports safety research and advocacy organization located within UConn’s College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources (CAHNR), recently convened dozens of Minnesota’s foremost experts in medicine and sports as part of its Team Up for Sports Safety (TUFSS) initiative. The goal of the meeting was to develop a policy roadmap that advances best medical practices to reduce sport-related deaths. The group was hosted at Vikings Lake and assembled representatives from the Minnesota High School League’s sports medicine advisory committee, the Minnesota Athletic Trainers’ Association, sports medicine physicians, legislators, and others to discuss policies to improve high school sport safety in Minnesota.

    “We know that implementation of these important health and safety policies is the first step toward reducing sport-related fatalities,” says KSI CEO and Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor at the University of Connecticut, Douglas Casa, ATC, FNAK, FACSM, FNATA. “We are excited that Minnesota is taking action to continue to improve its policies so they are in line with best practices for preventing sudden death in sport.”

    Since launching its “Team Up for Sports Safety” (TUFSS) campaign in 2017, Minnesota is the 46th state that KSI has visited to work with state leaders to propel health and safety policy adoption forward.

    The location also adds extra significance, since the institute is named in honor of Korey Stringer, pro-bowl offensive tackle for the Minnesota Vikings who died from an exertional heat stroke during training camp in August, 2001. Following Korey’s death, his widow Kelci Stringer, his agent Jimmy Gould, and expert witness in his case Dr. Douglas Casa worked directly with the NFL to create a non-profit organization dedicated to preventing sudden death in sport which later became the Korey Stringer Institute in 2010.

    Since then, the Korey Stringer Institute has developed and disseminated practical strategies to prevent sudden death in sport, military, and laborers, promote health and safety best practices in the physically active, and optimize performance. 

    “The power of the TUFSS meeting is in collaboration,” says KSI Medical and Science Advisory Board member and emergency medicine physician at the Mayo Clinic, Neha Raukar MD, MS, FACEP, CAQ-SM. “By having experts, decision makers, and community leaders in one room, we can identify the most effective ways to adopt and implement safety measures that fit the specific needs of Minnesota’s athletes.”

    Research has shown that nearly 90 percent of all sudden death in sports is caused by four conditions: sudden cardiac arrest, traumatic head injury, exertional heat stroke, and sudden collapse association with sickle cell trait. It has also been shown that adopting evidence-based safety measures significantly reduces these risks and can save lives.

    Minnesota’s TUFSS meeting was focused on advancing policies in four key topic areas: pre-participation physical exams, CPR/AED training for all coaches, exertional heat stroke treatment, and emergency action planning. Policies discussed during the meeting are proven to support athlete safety. For example, venue specific emergency action plans, in combination with early access to CPR and AEDs, have been shown to increase the rates of sudden cardiac survival by as much as 90%. Additionally, cold water immersion has saved 100% of heat stroke victims when utilized within 10 minutes of the heat stroke.

    “The Minnesota Athletic Trainers’ Association is very excited to convene with stakeholders in the state of Minnesota on the topic of sports safety,” says Minnesota Athletic Trainers’ Association president, Josh Pinkney, MS, LAT, ATC. “The TUFSS meeting provides an incredible platform for a diverse community to come together, review best practices, and positively influence the landscape of sports safety in our wonderful state.”

    The meeting sought to produce best practice policy language for each of the four topic areas which will be taken forward by the MSHSL Sports Medicine Advisory Committee for consideration by the MSHSL and possible legislative pathways will be discussed.

    “Hosting an event like this is so important for the state of Minnesota,” says Minnesota Athletic Trainers’ Association state representative, Troy Hoehn, LAT, ATC, CSCS, ITAT. “Having policies in place are paramount to ensure that everyone can come together to truly protect our young student-athletes. We all know that it isn’t a matter of if, but when. When these injuries happen, we need to provide the best care to lead to the best possible outcome. Everyone playing in a sport deserves to have fun and every student-athlete and their parents and caregivers need to know that their health and safety are being taken seriously.”

    This work relates to CAHNR’s Strategic Vision area focused on Enhancing Health and Well-Being Locally, Nationally, and Globally.

    Follow UConn CAHNR on social media

    MIL OSI USA News –

    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI USA: A Peculiar Algae with Significant Potential

    Source: US State of Connecticut

    A team of researchers including Department of Marine Sciences Professor Senjie Lin have for the first time sequenced the genome of Halimeda opuntia, and they found several surprising details about this strange, not-so-little algae. Their findings are published in PNAS.

    The cactus-shaped algae are unique in many respects, Lin says. They grow as single cells with many nuclei and are relatively enormous compared to other single-celled organisms, reaching sizes of up to a foot long. The algae live in tropical marine ecosystems where the species plays an important role in reef-building, but differently than corals do.

    Lin’s lab studies the genomics of marine creatures like dinoflagellates and diatoms, and H. opuntia is the first green alga they have sequenced. Lin and his co-authors were interested in looking at the species’ genome to try to understand how and why it evolved to have these unique characteristics.

    “It’s a high-quality sequencing and assembly, and we were able to reconstruct the structures of the chromosomes and find what type of functions they harbor in the genome,” says Lin. “H. opuntia is unique, because usually when you think of an organism, it’s either a unicellular or a multicellular, but in both cases, they are uninucleate, meaning that one cell would have only one nucleus.”

    A cell’s nucleus typically divides in a process called mitosis, where genetic material is duplicated and evenly divided before the single cell becomes two, then two cells become four, and so on. This process is carefully controlled and utilizes many specialized proteins to ensure everything goes smoothly, and the nucleus will not initiate the division process until cell division is complete. With H. opuntia, the researchers discovered the genome lacks the gene for an important protein that helps position cellular contents before cell division. The results give insight into some puzzling questions, like how H. opuntia grows into such relatively giant cells containing so many nuclei.

    Shown here is a single cell of Halimeda opuntia, which is relatively gigantic for an alga. H. opuntia’s puzzling qualities may give insight into how organisms coped with climate change in the past and those adaptations could prove useful for other applications like coral reef restoration or regenerative biology. (Contributed photo)

    “We found that in the H. opuntia genome, they have all the myosins, except myosin VIII,” says Lin. “We checked the genomes of other organisms and found that other species of unicellular, multinucleate species also lack this protein, and that suggests the absence of this gene at least contributes, if not it is, the sole reason for the formation of the peculiar form of an organism.”

    This was an exciting finding and brought the researchers one step closer to understanding some of H. opuntia’s unique qualities. The next piece of the puzzle they focused on was the evolutionary timing of some of these genetic peculiarities.

    “When we looked more closely, we found that during evolution, the Halimeda genome duplicated, and it seems to have segregated into four sub-genomes. When we looked at the timeline of this evolution, we found that all the genome duplication events appeared to occur when there was a major change in the sea level and climate.”

    Lin explains that this is consistent with previous findings which showed that genomes sometimes become duplicated as a way for organisms to adapt to stressful conditions.

    “It is possible that Halimeda duplicated their genome to augment or heighten the capacity to cope with the stress of climate change.”

    The next aspect of this peculiar alga that the researchers focused on was the capacity to process calcium from the environment into calcium carbonate, but in an entirely different way compared to how organisms like bivalves or corals perform this task.

    “In most cases, calcification occurs within the cell of organisms, but these guys don’t do that. They calcify outside the cell where they form a structure that is like a little pocket called the interutricular space, where the calcification happens.”

    Lin explains that pocket presents a fascinating and especially useful adaptation when thinking about today’s ocean, because, as atmospheric CO2 increases, more carbon is taken up by the ocean, which results in the ocean becoming more acidic. This change in pH, along with warming waters, creates unfavorable conditions for calcification, threatening coral reefs around the world.

    “When we think about why they form the pocket, it means they can create an environment to keep the pH relatively stable via active photosynthesis and other unknown mechanisms,” Lin says. “They take up calcium from the environment and export it outside the cell to form the calcite structure that will protect and certainly strengthen the cell surface, and also support the characteristically long structure of the cell body.”

    The caveat of doing this, Lin says, is that now the cell body is a bit gangly and brittle, so any turbulence in the water leads to portions of the cell breaking off. This leads to the next piece of the puzzle. Generally, when a single cell breaks, it dies, but that does not happen for H. opuntia, because the parts that break off can regenerate.

    “We looked again at the genome to learn how Halimeda regenerates and see what kind of mechanism they have to do that. What we found were genes that are similar to those seen in plant wound healing processes, so it seems that they have a molecular toolkit to do this wound healing. This breaking off and regrowing also appears to be their way of reproduction, because a fragment can grow into a complete cell body again.”

    Lins says the collaboration continues because there are questions yet to be answered, and many are timely, considering the urgency of climate change.

    “There may be implications for coral conservation, maybe even to medicine in healing or tissue regeneration, but right now, we still know very little,” Lin says. “One thing that we would like to address immediately is whether Halimeda maintains a similar cell size to genome size ratio to other organisms and whether there’s any differential function of these sub-genomes or different nuclei, and how they contribute to the regeneration process. Because we are so concerned about climate change, the genome evolution data provides some food for further thought about whether we will see more genome changes in other organisms like what we see in this alga. A lot still needs to be studied.”

    MIL OSI USA News –

    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: expert reaction to the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry being awarded to David Baker for computational protein design and Demis Hassabis and John M. Jumper for protein structure prediction

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    October 9, 2024

    Scientists comment on the Nobel Prize in Chemistry being awarded for computational protein design and protein structure prediction. 

    Prof Ewan Birney, Deputy Director General of EMBL and Director of EMBL-EBI, said:

    “Huge congratulations to David Baker, Demis Hassabis, John Jumper and the teams that supported them for this fantastic honour. Tools such as AlphaFold help us understand protein structure, helping us decode how life works; being able to design proteins to our own needs shows how deep our understanding has reached. Such tools are built on decades of experimental work and made possible thanks to a culture inside molecular biology of openly sharing data worldwide. There is a vast treasure trove of public data available in databases such as the ones managed by EMBL. We hope to see these data informing yet more discoveries. The potential of big data alongside AI and technology developments is limitless – and this is the start.” 

    https://www.nobelprize.org/uploads/2024/10/press-chemistryprize2024.pdf

    Declared interests

    Prof Ewan Birney “is the Deputy Director General of the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) and the Director of EMBL’s European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL-EBI), which hosts the AlphaFold Protein Structure Database. He is also a Non-Executive Director at Genomics England. EMBL-EBI collaborated with Google DeepMind to develop and disseminate the AlphaFold Protein Structure Database, making AlphaFold’s predictions freely and openly accessible to the scientific community.”

    MIL OSI United Kingdom –

    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Russia: We are waiting for everyone at the presentation of the International Friendship Club

    MILES AXLE Translation. Region: Russian Federation –

    Source: State University of Management – Official website of the State –

    On October 14, 2024, the State University of Management will host a presentation of the SUM International Friendship Club.

    KID has been uniting students of our university for over 10 years, representing ten unique communities. The mission of the club is to immerse oneself in the richness of cultures of different nations, to cultivate patriotism and to form a respectful attitude towards the diversity of the world community.

    At the presentation you will see: – A bright fashion show in national costumes; – Fascinating stories from the chairmen of the regional associations about their activities, achievements and plans for the future; – Interactive quizzes and competitions with prizes; – A general dance circle, where everyone can express themselves.

    Don’t miss the chance to get acquainted with the cultures of the world: When: October 14 at 14:00 Where: foyer of the Assembly Hall of the State University of Management

    This event promises to be bright and memorable. We are waiting for you!

    Subscribe to the tg channel “Our State University” Announcement date: 10/9/2024

    Please note: This information is raw content directly from the source of the information. It is exactly what the source states and does not reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

    Please note; This information is raw content directly from the information source. It is accurate to what the source is stating and does not reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

    https://guu.ru/waiting-for-everyone-at-the-presentation-of-the-club-intern/

    MIL OSI Russia News –

    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Fines of £660 for Nottinghamshire anglers found fishing illegally

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    Three men have been found guilty at Northampton Magistrates Court in cases brought by the Environment Agency on Monday 23 September 2024.

    Fisheries enforcement officers on patrol

    • Fishing in the close season has cost an angler from Nottingham £220 plus costs and victim surcharge
    • Two Nottinghamshire anglers found guilty of fishing without a licence receive fines of £220 each plus costs and victim surcharge
    • Fisheries enforcement officers clamp down on illegal angling to protect fish stocks and make fishing sustainable

    Stelica Serban, 47, of Exeter Road was found guilty in absence of fishing in the close season at Embankment, River Trent, Nottingham on 20 April 2024. He was fined £220 and ordered to pay costs of £135 and a victim surcharge of £88. 

    Close season

    The annual close season (from 15 March – 15 June) prevents fishing for coarse fish in rivers and streams across England, helping to protect fish when they are spawning and supporting vulnerable stocks.

    Fishing without a licence

    Troy Stevenson, 34, of Belsay Road, Nottingham, was found guilty in absence of fishing without a licence at Hallcroft, Retford on 31 March 2024.  He was fined £220 and ordered to pay costs of £135 and a victim surcharge of £88. 

    David Thompson, 45, of Laurel Avenue, Forest Town, Mansfield, was found guilty in absence of fishing without a licence at A1 Fishery (South Muskham), Newark on 29 March 2024. He was fined £220 and ordered to pay costs of £135 and a victim surcharge of £88. 

    A spokesperson for the Environment Agency said: 

    We hope the penalties these illegal anglers have received will act as a deterrent to anyone who is thinking of breaking the laws and byelaws we have in place across England. 

    Fishing illegally can incur a fine of up to £2,500 and offenders can also have their fishing equipment seized. We inspect rod licences 24/7, seven days a week to check on cases of illegal fishing and for those caught cheating the system, we will always prosecute. 

    We urge anglers to respect the close season to help reduce pressures on our fisheries, benefitting fish and the wider environment.

    Illegal fishing undermines the Environment Agency’s efforts to protect fish stocks and make fishing sustainable.  Money raised from fishing licence sales is used to protect and improve fish stocks and fisheries for the benefit of legal anglers.  

    Fishing licences

    Any angler aged 13 or over, fishing on a river, canal or still water needs a licence to fish. A 1-day licence costs from just £7.10, and an annual licence costs from £35.80 (concessions available). Junior licences are free for 13 – 16-year-olds.  

    Licences are available from http://www.gov.uk/get-a-fishing-licence or by calling the Environment Agency on 0344 800 5386 between 8am and 6pm, Monday to Friday. 

    Fisheries enforcement

    The Environment Agency carries out enforcement work all year round and is supported by partners including the police and the Angling Trust. Fisheries enforcement work is intelligence-led, targeting known hot-spots and where illegal fishing is reported. 

    Anyone with information about illegal fishing activities can contact the Environment Agency incident hotline 24/7 on 0800 807060 or anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.  

    The charges  

    Stelica Serban was charged with the following offence: 

    On the 20th day of April 2024 at Embankment, River Trent, Nottingham fished for freshwater fish in the close season contrary National Byelaw 2 of the Environment Agency Byelaws made on the 12th July 2010 and contrary to National Byelaw 6 confirmed 23rd March 2010 made pursuant to sections 210 and 211 Schedule 25 of the Water Resources Act 1991.

    Troy Stevenson was charged with the following offence:

    On the 31st day of March 2024 at Hallcroft, Retford in a place where fishing is regulated, fished for freshwater fish or eels by means of an unlicensed fishing instrument, namely rod and line.  Contrary to Section 27(1)(a) of the Salmon and Freshwater Fisheries Act 1975. 

    David Thompson was charged with the following offence:

    On the 29th day of March 2024 at A1 Fishery (South Muskham), Newark in a place where fishing is regulated, fished for freshwater fish or eels by means of an unlicensed fishing instrument, namely rod and line.  Contrary to Section 27(1)(a) of the Salmon and Freshwater Fisheries Act 1975.

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    MIL OSI United Kingdom –

    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI: Davenport & Company LLC Implements Oyster Solutions, Innovative Trade Supervision Software

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    RICHMOND, Va., Oct. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Davenport & Company LLC, a leading financial firm offering a range of wealth management and financial advisory services for individuals, corporations, institutions, and municipalities, has implemented Oyster Solutions’ trade surveillance and monitoring tool, developed by Oyster Consulting.

    Oyster Solutions Governance Risk and Compliance software provides firms like Davenport with scalable technology to conduct trade supervision, surveillance, testing and oversight while accommodating expanding operations and increased regulatory demand.

    “At Davenport, we understand that compliance is not just a box to check—it’s a cornerstone of our business philosophy,” said Brian O’Neal, Head of Central Supervision at Davenport. “Our collaboration with Oyster Solutions reflects our dedication to upholding transparency, trust, and regulatory excellence in everything we do. The capabilities that Oyster has provided to us is only matched by their attention to detail and willingness to support us.”

    The Oyster Solutions Monitor Module:

    • Ingests Pershing’s standard data files and other data files
    • Delivers highly tuned trade, account and client-based alerts
    • Reduces residual risks
    • Operationalizes and aligns surveillance, supervision and compliance

    “When you implement Oyster Solutions software, you’ll no longer be flooded with false positive alerts or burdened with legacy systems that don’t meet your trade supervision and surveillance needs,” said Buddy Doyle, CEO of Oyster Consulting. “Oyster Solutions now integrates Pershing data files. We work with you to understand the alert parameters and while driving results during a rapid implementation. Oyster Solutions provides you with alternatives to less responsive providers.”

    Other features of Oyster Solutions’ GRC software include:

    • Easy visibility, tracking and scheduling of your entire compliance calendar, policies and procedures
    • Risk identification, assessment and prioritization
    • Centralized, compliant documentation and reporting
    • Mutual fund suitability/pricing calculator
    • FINRA CAT, CAIS, MSRB, TRACE and AEP reporting

    WATCH A DEMO

    “We are delighted to partner with Davenport in their mission to implement their compliance standards, providing them with valued added service while they embrace innovation,” said Doyle. “We are committed to empowering financial institutions with robust technology solutions that streamline regulatory compliance processes and foster a culture of integrity.”

    [Contact Information]

    Buddy Doyle, CEO, Oyster Consulting
    buddy.doyle@oysterllc.com
    http://www.oysterllc.com
    (804) 965-5400

    About Oyster Solutions:

    Oyster Solutions is a modern, comprehensive governance, risk and compliance platform for the financial services industry. Oyster Solutions integrates data, automates tasks across your organization and gives your users a simple streamlined experience. Our software empowers broker-dealers and investment advisors to navigate complex regulatory landscapes with confidence and efficiency.

    A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/ffe767c6-cfcb-4f53-8c76-6cda87e57939

    The MIL Network –

    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI: Airship AI Announces $1.2 Million Contract Award with Fortune 100 Transportation & E-Commerce Company for Acropolis Enterprise Video and Data Management Platform

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Continuation of Support and Maintenance for Existing Deployment Supporting
    Operational and Physical Security Requirements for Global Operations

    REDMOND, Wash., Oct. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Airship AI Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: AISP) (“Airship AI” or the “Company”), a leader in AI-driven video, sensor, and data management surveillance solutions, has been awarded a contract worth $1.2 million with a Fortune 100 transportation and e-commerce company for the support and maintenance over the next nine months for an existing globally deployed Acropolis Enterprise Video and Data Management platform supporting the company’s operational and physical security requirements.

    “This award underscores the significance of our platform in enhancing our customers’ deployment of the Acropolis ecosystem, which enables them to federate and manage global logistics operations from a unified security operations center,” said Paul Allen, President of Airship AI. “Our support and maintenance agreements ensure that customers can connect with the Airship technical support team anytime, anywhere, receiving comprehensive electronic and telephonic assistance for our entire suite of products.”

    Airship AI’s Acropolis backend enterprise management system enables customers to manage devices and sensors across their entire digital ecosystem via hardware deployed on-premises or in the cloud while utilizing Artificial Intelligence (AI) at the edge and/or the backend to optimize operational efficiency and improve real-time decision-making capabilities. Combining the sensor-agnostic nature of our Acropolis platform with our edge-based AI platform, Outpost AI customers can efficiently add “smarts” to existing edge sensors, avoiding costly and operationally disruptive “rip and replace” requirements.

    “Migrating customers to Airship AI is just the beginning of our relationship. Once our platform is operational in their environment, we focus on supporting their workflows to enhance their operational effectiveness and efficiencies. This support includes new software releases, patches, and updates. Our comprehensive approach to building and maintaining relationships at the manufacturer level is a key factor in our impressive customer retention rate, which remains in the high 90th percentile,” concluded Mr. Allen.

    To experience how Airship AI and its suite of enterprise video and data management solutions can help your organization solve your complex video and data management challenges, please email your request to info@airship.ai.

    About Airship AI Holdings, Inc.

    Founded in 2006, Airship AI is a U.S. owned and operated technology company headquartered in Redmond, Washington. Airship AI is an AI-driven video, sensor and data management surveillance platform that improves public safety and operational efficiency for public sector and commercial customers by providing predictive analysis of events before they occur and meaningful intelligence to decision makers. Airship AI’s product suite includes Outpost AI edge hardware and software offerings, Acropolis enterprise management software stack, and Command family of visualization tools.
    For more information, visit https://airship.ai.

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    The disclosure herein includes certain statements that are not historical facts but are forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements generally are accompanied by words such as “believe,” “may,” “will,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “expect,” “should,” “would,” “plan,” “project,” “forecast,” “predict,” “potential,” “seem,” “seek,” “future,” “outlook,” and similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward looking. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, (1) statements regarding estimates and forecasts of financial, performance and operational metrics and projections of market opportunity; (2) changes in the market for Airship AI’s services and technology, expansion plans and opportunities; (3) the projected technological developments of Airship AI; and (4) current and future potential commercial and customer relationships. These statements are based on various assumptions, whether or not identified in this press release, and on the current expectations of Airship AI’s management and are not predictions of actual performance. These forward-looking statements are also subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, as set forth in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, filed with the SEC on April 1, 2024, and the other documents that the Company has filed, or will file, with the SEC. If any of these risks materialize or our assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from the results implied by these forward-looking statements. In addition, forward-looking statements reflect the Company’s expectations, plans or forecasts of future events and views as of the date of this press release. The Company anticipates that subsequent events and developments will cause its assessments to change. However, while it may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, the Company specifically disclaims any obligation to do so. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing the Company’s assessments as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release. Accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed upon the forward-looking statements.

    Investor Contact:
    Chris Tyson/Larry Holub
    MZ North America
    949-491-8235
    AISP@mzgroup.us

    The MIL Network –

    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI: Action Behavior Centers Exceeds Promotion Rate Goals On 3-Year Anniversary of Employee Education Program

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Action Behavior Centers (ABC), one of the country’s leading providers of autism services, proudly marks the three-year anniversary of its ABC Foundations education program, which has saved employees hundreds of thousands of dollars in tuition and has significantly increased the first-pass exam rate for Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification since its inception. ABC Foundations was designed in partnership with InStride, a human capital management company providing workforce education solutions, to provide ABC’s employees with education that supports career advancement and addresses the growing nationwide demand for BCBAs.

    “We aim to enable children to achieve their fullest potential by being the leading Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy provider in the nation,” said Sharon Alpizar, ABC’s Chief People Officer. “Offering our teammates access to over 200 degree options helps us retain those committed to this mission and attract new employees who share our vision.”

    CEO of InStride Craig Maloney added, “It’s a privilege to support ABC’s mission of transforming the lives of children with autism and the dedicated clinicians who care for them. By investing in their employees’ growth and development, ABC is meeting the critical need for skilled Board Certified Behavior Analysts and raising the bar for professional development in autism therapy services. This initiative demonstrates how targeted education programs can simultaneously improve quality of care, advance employees’ careers and address crucial workforce needs in specialized fields.”

    Eligible from the first day of employment, ABC employees at centers located throughout Texas, Arizona, Colorado, Minnesota, North Carolina and Illinois have the opportunity to earn undergraduate degrees, and graduate degrees and certificates. ABC Foundations has seen an 84% enrollment increase year-over-year since its inception, with 87% of participants enrolled in a master’s degree program in Special Education – Applied Behavior Analysis. This course prepares learners for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) exam, the gold standard in treatment.

    “I’ve landed at a company that cares about my goals, is willing to help out, and makes it easier to pursue education. Ultimately I’d like to be able to keep moving up to senior BCBA and clinical director positions,” said Emily (Servais) Chapman, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst at ABC’s Arrowhead Ranch location in Arizona.

    As part of ABC’s ongoing commitment to workforce development, the organization is actively recruiting talented individuals to join its team. View available positions at http://www.actionbehavior.com/careers and get the opportunity for tuition assistance.

    About Action Behavior Centers
    Founded in 2017, Action Behavior Centers (ABC) is a leading applied behavior therapy (ABA) provider offering comprehensive services and support to improve the lives of children on the autism spectrum. The provider’s high-quality, center-based care combined with its dedication to helping young children reach their full potential has made ABC one of the fastest growing and highest quality providers in the industry. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, ABC operates clinics in Texas, Arizona, Illinois, and Colorado. Learn more at https://www.actionbehavior.com.

    About InStride
    InStride is a human capital management company that delivers workforce education solutions in partnership with top academic institutions. InStride enables employers to provide career-aligned, debt-free education through a personalized, digital platform and a consultative service model. Empowering forward-thinking, talent-focused corporate partners such as Labcorp, Adidas, and Intermountain Health, InStride helps drive meaningful social and business outcomes by unlocking access to life-changing education. Visit instride.com or follow InStride on Twitter and LinkedIn for more information and up-to-date news.

    Contact (InStride): Nick Greif, VP, Corporate Communications & External Affairs, nick.greif@instride.com, 323-363-8910

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    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI: Broadcom Delivers On AI Infrastructure Vision with Industry-Leading Solutions at 2024 OCP Global Summit

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    PALO ALTO, Calif., Oct. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ: AVGO) today announced that momentum continues to build in support of its vision of enabling AI infrastructure through a combination of open standards, scalability, and power efficient solutions. Broadcom will highlight advancements across the areas via a series of presentations, product demonstrations, and other forums at the 2024 Open Compute Project (OCP) Global Summit. The 2024 Summit takes place in San Jose, Calif. from Oct. 15-17. Highlights regarding Broadcom’s participation in this year’s Global Summit can be found here.

    “AI is at an inflection point in our industry that will change our lives and the way we work,” said Charlie Kawwas, Ph. D., president, Semiconductor Solutions Group, Broadcom. “At Broadcom, we are on the front lines of this historic moment, pushing boundaries and pioneering breakthroughs in networking and connectivity to enable open, scalable and power efficient AI infrastructure. We are excited to showcase our products at the OCP Global Summit in collaboration with our partners who share our vision for enabling AI.”

    As AI clusters expand to a million nodes, managing energy consumption becomes crucial, necessitating power-efficient and high-performance connectivity solutions. Further, open standards like Ethernet and PCIe play a vital role offering interoperable and time-to-market solutions for the rapidly growing AI infrastructure market.

    At this year’s summit, Broadcom will showcase several innovations that power its comprehensive portfolio of Ethernet, Ethernet NIC Adapters, Co-Packaged Optics (CPO), PCIe switches and retimers, and Sian2 optical networking products. Broadcom’s AI architects and engineers will also deliver key talks and technical panels covering topics across our broad AI infrastructure solutions. The final agenda will be available here.

    At the summit several cutting-edge AI solutions will be featured including:

    • Ethernet networking switches like the Tomahawk 5 and Jericho3-AI designed to accelerate AI/ML workloads.
    • The Trident4-X11 Ethernet switch engineered to create the front-end fabric that interfaces with the back-end AI fabric.
    • Tomahawk 5 – Bailly, the world’s leading 51.2 Tbps CPO Ethernet switch, which combines advanced silicon photonics CPO technology with Broadcom’s Tomahawk 5 switch chip, setting a new benchmark for power efficiency and performance in AI infrastructure.
    • High-performance, low-power 400G PCIe Gen 5.0 Ethernet adapters, developed as open, standards-based solutions to address connectivity challenges as XPU bandwidth increases and AI data center clusters expand.
    • PCIe Gen 5.0 switches, which are the open, standards-based fabric of choice for AI connectivity; drawing half the power of alternatives, with industry leading SerDes, telemetry and diagnostics.
    • The industry’s first PCI Express Gen5/Gen6 retimers, offering ultra-low power solutions to enhance efficiency and scalability in AI infrastructure.
    • Sian and Sian2 DSPs, supporting 200G/lane pluggable modules for connecting next-generation AI clusters.

    Broadcom’s talks and panel events are designed to give the audience a peek into the technology behind our vision to enable AI infrastructure. Key talks and technical panel sessions at this year’s summit include:

    • An Overview of Work Streams of Hardware Management Projects, Hemal Shah, distinguished engineer and architect, Broadcom and Jeff Autor, distinguished technologist, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Weds, Oct. 16, 8:00am – 8:20am, Concourse Level – 210CG.
    • Best Practices for Liquid & Air Cooling of a 51.2Tbps Switch for High-Density AI Clusters, Henry Wu, technical director, Broadcom, and Fangbo Zhu, senior thermal export, Alibaba, Weds, Oct. 16, 8:00am – 8:20am, Lower Level – LL20A.
    • Standards Update: Reducing Optical Power Consumption, Karl Muth, hardware engineer, Broadcom and Nathan Tracy, member of the board, TE Connectivity, Weds, Oct. 16, 8:40am – 9:00am, Concourse Level 220 – C.
    • Orchestration Needs with SONiC for AI Clusters, Kamini Santhanagopalan, product marketing engineer, Broadcom and Dan Hanson, director AI networking product management, Supermicro, Weds, Oct. 16, 10:40am -11:00am, Concourse Level – 220B.
    • Introducing the SPDM Authorization Specification, Brett Henning, firmware engineer, Broadcom, Raghu Krishnamurthy, principal security architect, NVIDIA, and Scott Phuong, principal software engineer, Microsoft, Weds, Oct. 16, 1:30pm – 1:50pm, Concourse Level – 220C.
    • OCP NIC 3.0: PCIe Gen 6 Support with Next Generation SI and Thermal Test Fixtures, Hemal Shah, distinguished engineer and architect, Broadcom, and Jason Rock, distinguished member of technical staff, and Jon Lewis, distinguished engineer, Dell, Weds, Oct. 16, 1:50pm – 2:10pm, Concourse Level – 210CG.
    • Link Delay Measurement with P2P TC, Bhaskar Chinni, principal product line manager, and Amit Oren, distinguished engineer, architect and technology, Broadcom, Thurs, Oct. 17, 10:45am – 11:00am, Lower Level – LL20A.

    About Broadcom
    Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ: AVGO) is a global technology leader that designs, develops, and supplies a broad range of semiconductor, enterprise software and security solutions. Broadcom’s category-leading product portfolio serves critical markets including cloud, data center, networking, broadband, wireless, storage, industrial, and enterprise software. Our solutions include service provider and enterprise networking and storage, mobile device and broadband connectivity, mainframe, cybersecurity, and private and hybrid cloud infrastructure. Broadcom is a Delaware corporation headquartered in Palo Alto, CA. For more information, go to http://www.broadcom.com.

    Broadcom, the pulse logo, and Connecting Everything are among the trademarks of Broadcom. The term “Broadcom” refers to Broadcom Inc., and/or its subsidiaries. Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

    Press Contact:
    Jon Piazza
    Corporate Communications
    press.relations@broadcom.com
    Telephone: +1 310 498 5254

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    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI: Cangrade Announces Two New Patents, Furthering Hiring Efficiency and Advancing Employee Development

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    WATERTOWN, Mass., Oct. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cangrade today announced two new patents for its personalized learning recommendation engine and matching technology that pairs highly compatible employees and previous candidates with current job postings. Developed to build stronger, more engaged workforces and increase opportunities, these patented solutions arm HR leaders with the technology to prepare for the future of work.

    Faced with the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), Gen Z entering the workforce, and a job market constantly evolving, HR teams need new strategies, technologies, and data to acquire and retain top talent. Cangrade’s new patents solve these challenges by leveraging talent intelligence to create personalized hiring, development, and mobility experiences for talent.

    Cangrade’s patented learning recommendation engine (patent 35826-157345 (18/348,875)) was created to drive employee success and engagement through personalized, data-backed upskilling by identifying talents’ most impactful, job-relevant development priorities with Cangrade’s soft skill Pre-Hire Assessment. The technology then recommends learning content to improve those areas, upskilling employees on their identified development priorities, significantly improving employee success, retention, and hiring ROI.

    Cangrade’s second patented technology (35826-157250 (18/345,712)) enables personalized employee mobility opportunities, builds talent pools, and increases candidate opportunities. It achieves this by extending its patented multi-way scoring technology to scoring candidates and existing talent who have previously been evaluated for a role with Cangrade’s Pre-Hire Assessment for any current job postings without needing to retake the assessment. This not only drives hiring efficiency and retention but is critical to attracting and retaining Gen Z talent.

    “Placing people in roles in which they have the soft skills to succeed and offering them targeted upskilling in areas for improvement is imperative for organizations’ ability to thrive,” said Gershon Goren, Founder and CEO, Cangrade. “These patented technologies will give HR professionals the tools they need to hire and develop teams to meet the changing needs of today’s modern workforce.”

    This newly patented technology is available in Cangrade’s AI-powered Talent Intelligence platform, which includes data-backed hiring and talent management solutions like Cangrade’s newly launched AI Copilot, Jules, hard and soft skill talent assessments, Reference Checking, Candidate Matching, onboarding and retention tools, and more. Cangrade’s solutions connect talent decisions to business KPIs to drive real results, like increasing sales by 85% and decreasing employee turnover by 40%.

    For more information about Cangrade’s AI-powered, bias-free hiring and talent management solutions, and additional patents, visit http://www.cangrade.com.

    About Cangrade
    For HR leaders, Cangrade is the bias-free, AI-powered talent intelligence platform. By integrating data into talent acquisition and management processes, Cangrade enables businesses to make strategic and efficient decisions from initial screening through the entire employee lifecycle. Delivering 10x more accurate predictions of talent success and retention than traditional methods, the company’s Pre-Hire Assessment has helped organizations like Wayfair, FDNY, Lamar Advertising, and Applied Industrial Technologies make the right hiring decisions for over 10 million candidates and counting. For more information, visit http://www.cangrade.com.

    Media Contact:
    Sarah Gurr
    Public Relations
    press@cangrade.com

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    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI: Suzy Achieves Major Milestone Towards ISO 42001 Certification

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    NEW YORK, Oct. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Suzy, a leading consumer insights platform, is proud to announce that it has completed its initial ISO/IEC 42001:2023 certification audit from its certification body. This important milestone underscores the company’s commitment to responsible AI management, transparency, and accountability in AI deployment. By achieving this recommendation, Suzy demonstrates its dedication to the ethical use of artificial intelligence, risk management, and adherence to stringent operational standards.

    The company underwent the initial unaccredited certification audit with A-LIGN Compliance and Security, Inc., who confirmed that Suzy’s AI management system met the requirements of ISO 42001 and the next step is to issue Suzy an unaccredited certificate. This milestone builds upon Suzy’s data security and data privacy certifications issued earlier this year.

    “We are thrilled to have reached this critical step in our journey towards full ISO 42001 certification,” said Matt Britton, CEO of Suzy. “The successful completion of the certification audit is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team. We look forward to achieving our accredited certification and continuing to lead the way in market research AI.”

    The ISO 42001 audit process involved a thorough assessment of Suzy’s artificial intelligence management practices, including risk management, data sourcing activities, and regulatory compliance. Completing the certification audit reflects Suzy’s dedication to maintaining exemplary standards in ethical AI use, transparency, and accountability in AI deployment. It signifies that Suzy has met the stringent requirements of ISO 42001 as evaluated by A-LIGN. While A-LIGN is undergoing their accreditation process, Suzy remains committed to upholding the principles and practices of ISO 42001.

    “With responsible AI practices becoming increasingly crucial in today’s digital landscape, our ISO 42001 efforts highlight Suzy’s proactive approach to emerging technologies,” said Joel Johnson, EVP Finance & Compliance at Suzy, Inc. “We are committed to continuously improving our practices to protect the information entrusted to us by our clients.”

    Suzy’s ISO 42001 milestone was made possible by the dedicated efforts of its internal audit team, co-led by Rachel Harris, Deputy General Counsel and AI Governance officer, and Andrew Kropf, SVP IT & Security and Information Systems Security Officer. The team worked diligently to review all necessary protocols, standards, and evidence. Their work was supported by Suzy’s Information Security and Privacy Council, which includes several executive leaders, and contributions from individuals across the company, particularly its Product and Engineering teams. This collaborative approach underscores Suzy’s commitment to upholding high standards of responsible AI practices across the organization.

    For more information about Suzy, Inc. and its commitment to privacy and data security, please visit https://www.suzy.com/trust-center.

    About Suzy

    Founded in 2018, Suzy is changing the way research gets done by integrating quantitative analysis, qualitative analysis, and high quality audiences into a single connected research cloud. Suzy enables teams to conduct iterative, efficient research with agency-quality rigor at a fraction of the cost of traditional market research. Suzy has been recognized on Forbes’ list of America’s Best Startup Employers in 2022, Inc. Magazine’s list of Best Workplaces of 2022 & 2023, Inc. Magazine’s Top 5000 list in 2024, GRIT’s Top 50 Most Innovative Supplier in Market Research and a Top 25 Innovator in 2024 by the Insights Association. Suzy has raised over $100 million in venture capital funding from investors that include Bertelsmann Digital Media Investments, Foundry Group, H.I.G. Capital, Rho Ventures, North Atlantic Capital, Tribeca Venture Partners, Triangle Peak Partners, and Kevin Durant’s 35 Ventures. Learn more at http://www.suzy.com.

    Contact Info:
    Melissa Dunn
    EVP, Marketing & Communications
    Suzy, Inc.
    917-969-8200
    melissa.dunn@suzy.com

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    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI: Sophos Launches New XGS Series of Desktop Firewalls and Updated Firewall Software

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Nine New Sophos XGS Firewall Appliances Feature Boosted Performance with Reduced Energy Consumption

    Sophos Firewall Software Can Now Use Third-party Threat Intelligence Feeds for Extended Protection Against Cyberattacks

    OXFORD, United Kingdom, Oct. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sophos, a global leader of innovative security solutions for defeating cyberattacks, today introduced nine new XGS Series desktop firewall appliances for midmarket and smaller-sized businesses, as well as branch offices of larger organizations. The new XGS appliances feature a streamlined architecture to deliver double the performance of previous models, but with 50% lower energy consumption. All of the new Sophos XGS appliances are available with multiple high-speed connectivity options, and four models are fanless, making them ideal for noise-sensitive environments.

    Sophos has also announced updated Sophos Firewall software that provides enhanced protection against cyberattacks, including the ability to integrate third-party threat intelligence feeds. This allows organizations with specific regional or vertical market requirements to customize and apply additional information to strengthen their firewall security. The new software also enhances distributed network scalability and provides a seamless transition for customers on legacy firewalls to upgrade to the latest Sophos XGS appliances. By leveraging the improved acceleration capabilities of the virtual FastPath in the new Sophos Firewall software, along with the new streamlined architecture, the new Sophos XGS firewall appliances can deliver up to three times the performance in IPsec VPN throughput compared to previous models.

    “The new Sophos XGS appliances and Sophos Firewall software launches are all about providing users with world-class ‘performance and protection’ at competitive pricing. We’re innovating and advancing how organizations should use firewall technology to defend against persistent, modern-day cyberattacks targeting the midmarket and smaller businesses,” said Dan Cole, senior vice president, Network and Content Security at Sophos. “This includes designing our firewall software to now also leverage threat intelligence feeds from third-party sources, in addition to Sophos’ native threat intelligence, for faster, real-time response to a broader scope of suspicious activity. The support also gives defenders greater control over their risk profile.”

    Specifically, users can now configure Sophos Firewall software to ingest paid and free feeds published by security vendors, Managed Service Providers (MSPs), specific industry consortiums and Information Sharing and Analysis Centers (ISACs), or other threat intelligence platforms. The third-party data augments Sophos’ proprietary threat intelligence, which derives from Sophos X-Ops and includes telemetry from SophosLabs, Sophos Managed Detection and Response (MDR) and Sophos Extended Detection and Response (XDR) technology. In conjunction with Sophos Active Threat Response, a feature built into Sophos-managed endpoints and the intelligence feeds, Sophos Firewall software will initiate a synchronized response that automatically walls off potential attacks, giving defenders critical time to assess, respond and remediate.

    Additional Sophos Firewall software enhancements include:

    • Enhanced performance and scalability: Triple the IPsec VPN performance boost on the new XGS Series desktop appliances, as well as faster authentication burst performance and optimizations to reduce downtime and increase resiliency during failovers for SD-RED tunnels, dynamic routes and Active Directory interactions for distributed enterprise environments
    • Streamlined management: Refreshed user experiences; support for Let’s Encrypt certificates; integrated support for Google Workspace authentication; and expanded network object visibility that simplifies firewall management
    • Seamless device upgrades: A new configuration backup assistant and port mapping support, backed by free license overlap for Sophos XG firewall customers, that enables added flexibility and easy upgrading from previous hardware generations

    “This release of new desktop models as part of the Sophos XGS Series of hardware appliances sets a new high bar for performance and efficiency. The update enhances value at every price-point, with a three-fold increase in IPsec VPN throughput and up to two times better overall performance, all while cutting energy consumption in half,” said Christopher Rodriguez, research director for Security and Trust at IDC. “Combined with enhancements in protection, scalability and ease-of-use from their latest OS release, Sophos Firewall provides significant value to organizations of all sizes, without raising its prices.”

    “Sophos makes firewall deployment, integration and management straightforward,” said Benjamin Schwarzbauer, team lead, Network and Security at Luithle + Luithle, a Sophos partner in Germany. “Its tight integration with the broader Sophos ecosystem allows us to efficiently manage security for our customers. The firewall’s comprehensive features not only strengthen security, but also ensure reliable performance and regulatory compliance. This allows our customers to focus on their business.”

    Availability
    Sophos’ new XGS desktop firewall appliances and Sophos Firewall software are available exclusively through Sophos’ global channel of partners and Managed Service Providers (MSPs). Defenders can easily manage the solutions in the cloud-native Sophos Central platform alongside Sophos’ portfolio of endpoint, email and cloud solutions and oversee installations, respond to alerts and track licenses and upcoming renewal dates via a single, intuitive interface.

    For more information, visit https://sophos.com/firewall.

    About Sophos
    Sophos is a global leader and innovator of advanced security solutions for defeating cyberattacks, including Managed Detection and Response (MDR) and incident response services and a broad portfolio of endpoint, network, email, and cloud security technologies. As one of the largest pure-play cybersecurity providers, Sophos defends more than 600,000 organizations and more than 100 million users worldwide from active adversaries, ransomware, phishing, malware, and more. Sophos’ services and products connect through the Sophos Central management console and are powered by Sophos X-Ops, the company’s cross-domain threat intelligence unit. Sophos X-Ops intelligence optimizes the entire Sophos Adaptive Cybersecurity Ecosystem, which includes a centralized data lake that leverages a rich set of open APIs available to customers, partners, developers, and other cybersecurity and information technology vendors. Sophos provides cybersecurity-as-a-service to organizations needing fully managed security solutions. Customers can also manage their cybersecurity directly with Sophos’ security operations platform or use a hybrid approach by supplementing their in-house teams with Sophos’ services, including threat hunting and remediation. Sophos sells through reseller partners and managed service providers (MSPs) worldwide. Sophos is headquartered in Oxford, U.K. More information is available at http://www.sophos.com.

    A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/bf53825b-7f27-4a69-9015-b8f3cf79dd07

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  • MIL-OSI: Avetta Appoints Brandon Grinwis as Chief Financial Officer

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    LEHI, Utah and HOUSTON, Oct. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Avetta®, the leading provider of supply chain risk management (SCRM) software, announced Brandon Grinwis as the company’s next Chief Financial Officer. Grinwis will oversee the company’s financial strategy through its next stage of growth and will report directly to Avetta’s CEO, Arshad Matin.

    “We are thrilled to welcome Brandon as the CFO of Avetta,” said Arshad Matin, CEO of Avetta. “Brandon is a proven leader who will oversee our finance team during an important time for Avetta in our ongoing growth and innovation journey. An executive of his caliber brings a wealth of knowledge that will offer great value to Avetta through its next chapter of growth.”

    Grinwis is a business-focused CFO with a background in technology and has proven experience making operational and strategic contributions to growth-oriented companies. He brings over 20 years of experience in finance and accounting, ranging from management consulting to private equity and publicly traded environments. Previously, he served as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of Customer Operations at Insurity, where he was responsible for developing and leading world-class teams focused on driving customer success and supporting organizational growth. Before that, he held leadership roles at Ascentis (acquired by UKG) as CFO and Code42 as Vice President of Finance and Business Operations.

    “I am excited to join Avetta as the company executes its mission to create safer and more sustainable workplaces,” said Brandon Grinwis, CFO of Avetta. “There is a tremendous opportunity to scale the business and make an even greater impact on the industry. I look forward to bringing my experience to advance the company’s mission and deliver value to suppliers and clients globally.”

    Grinwis holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Notre Dame and a Bachelor’s in Finance and Economics from Ohio University.

    About Avetta

    The Avetta SaaS platform helps clients manage supply chain risk and their suppliers to become more qualified for jobs. For the hiring clients in our network, we offer the world’s largest supply chain risk management network to manage supplier safety, sustainability, worker competency and performance. We perform contractor prequalification and worker competency management across major industries, all over the globe, including construction, energy, facilities, high tech, manufacturing, mining and telecom.

    Media Contact

    avetta@hoffman.com

    A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/cebd8353-64c3-497d-8220-9eaf2b16c708

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  • MIL-OSI: 2X Unveils New ABX Accelerator Services at the 6sense Breakthrough 2024 Conference, Featuring Award-Nominated Client JAGGAER

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    LAS VEGAS, Oct. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — 2X, the global leader in B2B marketing as a service (MaaS), today announced the launch of its highly anticipated ABX Accelerator Services at the 6sense Breakthrough 2024 Conference. As a premier Teal Service Partner of 6sense, 2X continues to drive scalable growth and operational efficiency for enterprises, helping them unlock the full potential of the 6sense platform.

    Introducing the ABX Accelerator Services

    2X’s new ABX Accelerator Services provide B2B marketing leaders with a complete, customized solution to rapidly scale ABX initiatives, streamline operations, and achieve faster ROI. From 6sense technology integration and program management to predictive analytics and customized reporting, these services empower businesses to optimize their investments and fuel pipeline growth without overextending their internal teams. Additionally, 2X offers advanced consulting to continuously refine ABX strategies, ensuring companies meet and exceed their growth targets.

    At the heart of the launch is the ABX Maturity Assessment Tool, a complimentary resource for CMOs and marketing leaders, which will debut at the 6sense Breakthrough 2024 Conference. This tool enables businesses to benchmark their ABX performance against industry standards, providing actionable recommendations to enhance their strategies. Coupled with 2X’s Health Check Diagnostic Session, clients receive deep, tailored insights into the gaps in their ABX efforts, ensuring they maximize their 6sense platform investments.

    “Our new ABX Accelerator Services directly address the challenges of scaling ABX programs by providing expert support and tailored solutions. We’re excited to showcase how businesses can optimize their 6sense investments and accelerate growth through our ‘all-in’ approach,” said Domenic Colasante, CEO of 2X.

    “6sense is focused on partnerships that will add long-term value to our customers, and 2X has played a huge role in ensuring that clients are able to unlock the full potential of 6sense thanks in part to their ability to scale ABX strategies,” said Jo Wright, Global Director of Partnerships at 6sense.

    Event Highlights and New Offerings

    • ABX Accelerator Services Launch: A powerful solution designed to fast-track 6sense implementations, helping businesses achieve measurable results while streamlining operations.
    • ABX Maturity Assessment Tool: Attendees will gain exclusive access to this tool, offering tailored insights to improve ABX strategies and drive growth.
    • Client Panel Discussion: Certinia CMO Drew Chapin, 2X CEO Domenic Colasante, and 2X CMO Lisa Cole will lead a thought-provoking session on how CMOs can do more with less in 2025, focusing on key trends in ABX and marketing budgets.

    Client Success Story: JAGGAER Recognized as Award Finalist

    Further underscoring the impact of 2X’s solutions, JAGGAER, a key 2X client, has been named a finalist for the prestigious 6sense Breakthrough “Efficiency Experts” award. With 2X’s expert guidance, JAGGAER achieved remarkable efficiency gains by leveraging automation and AI to optimize their ABX efforts.

    “Working with 2X has transformed our approach to ABX, allowing us to achieve greater efficiency and effectiveness without expanding internal resources,” said Annika Helmrich, VP of Growth Marketing at JAGGAER. “Their expertise with 6sense has been invaluable to our success.”

    For more information on 2X’s ABX Accelerator Services and how your organization can go “all in” on 6sense, visit 2x.marketing/6sense.

    About 2X
    2X is the global leader in B2B marketing as a service (MaaS), helping marketing leaders achieve greater impact while lowering costs through its unique managed services delivery model. 2X provides best-in-class MOps and MarTech management, campaign build and optimization, content and creative production, and strategy consulting services. 2X is a services partner of 6sense, Salesforce, Adobe Marketo Engage, HubSpot, Bombora, Drift, WordPress, Google, Meta, and many other leading revenue platforms. 

    With more than 1,000 team members globally, 2X is backed by private-equity firm Recognize Partners. 2X has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing companies in the US by Inc. and the Financial Times. For more information, visit 2X.marketing or our LinkedIn.

    Media Contact
    Audree Hernandez
    Jmac PR for 2X
    2X@jmacpr.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Fortinet Expands Its Cloud-Native Security Offerings with the Introduction of Lacework FortiCNAPP

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SUNNYVALE, Calif., Oct. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —

    News Summary
    Fortinet® (NASDAQ: FTNT), the global cybersecurity leader driving the convergence of networking and security, today announced the general availability of Lacework FortiCNAPP, a single unified, AI-driven platform to secure everything from code to cloud all from a single vendor.

    “Lacework FortiCNAPP is based on Lacework’s proven cloud-native application protection platform with tight integration with the Fortinet Security Fabric,” said John Maddison, Chief Marketing Officer at Fortinet. “We’re pleased to expand our cloud-native security offerings and provide the industry’s most comprehensive, full-stack cloud security platform that empowers teams to seamlessly eliminate risk across their multi-cloud environments.”

    The introduction of Lacework FortiCNAPP offers additional benefits that extend beyond Lacework’s leading offering, such as automated remediation and blocking of active runtime threats, as well as enhanced visibility into FortiGuard Outbreak Alerts, which provide key information about new and emerging threats and the risk they pose within an organization’s environment.

    Challenges Disrupting Cloud Adoption
    As customers continue to adopt cloud infrastructure and services, they are quickly realizing that traditional security tools simply lack the native capabilities required to address the scale, velocity, and dynamic nature of the cloud. Security teams are fundamentally challenged by the lack of time to address cloud security at scale due to limited cloud security knowledge, a proliferation of cloud security products that do little to help customers resolve issues, and an overwhelming number of security and compliance alerts.

    Fortinet Helps Accelerate Customers’ Cloud Journeys
    With Lacework FortiCNAPP, Fortinet simplifies and strengthens cloud security with a unified platform from a single vendor that brings together multiple tools to significantly cut down the time to detect, prioritize, investigate, and respond to cloud-native threats. Lacework FortiCNAPP introduces a unique AI approach that never stops learning, maximizing cloud security with minimal time and effort for development, operations, and security teams by automatically connecting risk insights with runtime threat data, and ensuring that the most critical issues are prioritized and addressed.

    Fortinet enables customers to address all their cloud security needs by delivering key features such as:

    • A unified platform: Fragmented tools create complex, expensive, and limited protection. As a platform, Lacework FortiCNAPP provides full visibility from code to cloud and correlates build and runtime risk and threat data to prioritize what matters most.
    • AI-based anomaly detection: Given that cloud threats evolve as quickly as the cloud itself, creating rules for every potential attack scenario is nearly impossible. Lacework FortiCNAPP’s AI-based anomaly detection allows security analysts to detect previously undefined attack patterns that traditional rules-based systems cannot accomplish.
    • Integrated code security: Code security integrated with cloud security empowers teams to address issues at the earliest and most cost-effective stage in the application life cycle. By offering code security as an integral capability within the platform, customers can save time and money by fixing security issues, and reduce the risk of vulnerable applications and infrastructure while maintaining developer productivity and innovation velocity.
    • Composite alerts: Lacework FortiCNAPP is unique in detecting early signs of active attacks by automatically correlating various signals into a single, high-confidence composite alert. The platform uses behavioral analytics, anomaly detection, in-house threat intelligence, and insights from cloud service provider activity logs and threat services to identify active attacks, including compromised credentials, ransomware, and cryptojacking.
    • Integrations with the Fortinet Security Fabric: Integrations with Fortinet solutions such as FortiSOAR enable customers to streamline their response to active runtime threats, such as compromised hosts and compromised access keys, through automated remediation playbooks. Additionally, its integration with FortiGuard Outbreak Alerts helps teams understand how Lacework FortiCNAPP delivers enhanced visibility and deeper insights into the latest threats and where the solution can disrupt potential attacks.
    • Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM): Lacework FortiCNAPP provides CIEM for complete visibility into cloud identities and their permissions. It automatically discovers identities, assesses net-effective permissions, and highlights excessive ones by comparing granted versus used permissions. Each identity is assigned a risk score based on more than 30 factors, helping prioritize high-risk identities. Lacework FortiCNAPP also offers automated remediation guidance for right-sizing permissions, ensuring least-privileged access.

    Third-Party Validation

    Lacework FortiCNAPP is based on the industry-recognized technology from Lacework, which is consistently recognized as a leader and Representative Vendor in CNAPP and Cloud Workload Security by leading analyst firms, including Frost and Sullivan, Gartner®, GigaOm, and KuppingerCole.

    Supporting Quotes

    “Lacework FortiCNAPP helped us deal with the massive amount of information that we were getting out of all the different systems, from the native security tools and logging and alerting tools that came from cloud providers to third-party tools that we had purchased to help solve these problems.”
    – John Turner, Senior Security Architect, LendingTree

    “Lacework FortiCNAPP automatically discovers and catalogs users, services, security groups, and secrets that are active within LawnStarter’s AWS environment and compares them against industry frameworks and compliance requirements. LawnStarter can quickly pull customized reports created by Lacework FortiCNAPP to see which resources are compliant. As a result, LawnStarter has seen a 75% decrease in compliance violations over the past year, saving the company significant time and money. LawnStarter now has a robust compliance practice that is essential to earning and maintaining trust with customers, providers, investors, and advisors.”
    – Alberto Silveira, Head of Engineering, LawnStarter

    Additional Resources

    *Gartner, Gartner Market Guide for Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms, Dale Koeppen, Charlie Winckless, Neil MacDonald, Esraa ElTahawy, 22 July 2024

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    Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in its research publications, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the highest ratings or other designation. Gartner research publications consist of the opinions of Gartner’s research organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Gartner disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

    About Fortinet
    Fortinet (NASDAQ: FTNT) is a driving force in the evolution of cybersecurity and the convergence of networking and security. Our mission is to secure people, devices, and data everywhere, and today we deliver cybersecurity everywhere you need it with the largest integrated portfolio of over 50 enterprise-grade products. Well over half a million customers trust Fortinet’s solutions, which are among the most deployed, most patented, and most validated in the industry. The Fortinet Training Institute, one of the largest and broadest training programs in the industry, is dedicated to making cybersecurity training and new career opportunities available to everyone. Collaboration with esteemed organizations from both the public and private sectors, including CERTs, government entities, and academia, is a fundamental aspect of Fortinet’s commitment to enhance cyber resilience globally. FortiGuard Labs, Fortinet’s elite threat intelligence and research organization, develops and utilizes leading-edge machine learning and AI technologies to provide customers with timely and consistently top-rated protection and actionable threat intelligence. Learn more at https://www.fortinet.com, the Fortinet Blog, and FortiGuard Labs. 

    Copyright © 2024 Fortinet, Inc. All rights reserved. The symbols ® and ™ denote respectively federally registered trademarks and common law trademarks of Fortinet, Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates. Fortinet’s trademarks include, but are not limited to, the following: Fortinet, the Fortinet logo, FortiGate, FortiOS, FortiGuard, FortiCare, FortiAnalyzer, FortiManager, FortiASIC, FortiClient, FortiCloud, FortiMail, FortiSandbox, FortiADC, FortiAI, FortiAIOps, FortiAntenna, FortiAP, FortiAPCam, FortiAuthenticator, FortiCache, FortiCall, FortiCam, FortiCamera, FortiCarrier, FortiCASB, FortiCentral, FortiConnect, FortiController, FortiConverter, FortiCSPM, FortiCWP, FortDAST, FortiDB, FortiDDoS, FortiDeceptor, FortiDeploy, FortiDevSec, FortiEDR, FortiExplorer, FortiExtender, FortiFirewall, FortiFlex FortiFone, FortiGSLB, FortiGuest, FortiHypervisor, FortiInsight, FortiIsolator, FortiLAN, FortiLink, FortiMonitor, FortiNAC, FortiNDR, FortiPenTest, FortiPhish, FortiPoint, FortiPolicy, FortiPortal, FortiPresence, FortiProxy, FortiRecon, FortiRecorder, FortiSASE, FortiSDNConnector, FortiSEC, FortiSIEM, FortiSMS, FortiSOAR, FortiStack, FortiSwitch, FortiTester, FortiToken, FortiTrust, FortiVoice, FortiWAN, FortiWeb, FortiWiFi, FortiWLC, FortiWLM and FortiXDR. Other trademarks belong to their respective owners. Fortinet has not independently verified statements or certifications herein attributed to third parties and Fortinet does not independently endorse such statements. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, nothing herein constitutes a warranty, guarantee, contract, binding specification or other binding commitment by Fortinet or any indication of intent related to a binding commitment, and performance and other specification information herein may be unique to certain environments.

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    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Does London have ‘social value’?

    Source: Mayor of London

    What does ‘social value’ mean, and how can it be used in planning decisions to give Londoners the spaces that they need?

    The Planning and Regeneration Committee will tomorrow question experts, community and industry representatives, and local authorities about what social value is, how it’s measured, and how it can make a difference to Londoners.

    Assembly Members will examine how Londoners who run small businesses through council-owned markets and railway arches view ‘social value’ policies, and how they would like to see the social, cultural and environmental value of community assets recognised in approaches to planning and regeneration.

    The guests are:

    Panel 1, 2.00pm – 3.15pm 

    • Maria Adebowale-Schwarte, Commissioner for the London Sustainable Development Commission
    • Tony Burton, Founder of Civic Voice and Chair of Community Review Panels in Old Oak & Park Royal and Dacorum
    • Dr Myfanwy Taylor, Lecturer in Urban Economics and Planning, University College London
    • Guy Battle, Chief Executive Officer at Social Value Portal
    • Stephanie Edwards, Co-Founding Director of Urban Symbiotics

    Panel 2, 3.30pm – 4.45pm

    • Krissie Nicolson, CEO London Trades Guild
    • Nicholas Kasic, Manager of Portobello Road Market and convener of the London Street Trading Benchmarking Group 
    • Sarah Goldzweig, Research and Project Officer at Latin Elephant
    • Stephen Biggs, Corporate Director, Community Wealth Building, London Borough of Islington 
    • Bryce Tudball, Head of Spatial Planning, London Borough of Haringey

    The meeting will take place on Wednesday 9 October from 2pm, in the Chamber at City Hall, Kamal Chunchie Way, E16 1ZE.

    Media and members of the public are invited to attend.

    The meeting can also be viewed LIVE or later via webcast or YouTube.

    Follow us @LondonAssembly.

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    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI USA: Slotkin Surpasses $20 Million Returned to Constituents Since Taking Office

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin (MI-08)

    LANSING, Mich. – U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin (MI-07) announced today that her team has now returned over $20 million to constituents since taking office in 2019, thanks to the hard work of her constituent services staff.

    The office’s running total is now $20,377,671 returned to residents through constituent case work and represents more than 8,300 constituent cases, the majority of which came from the Internal Revenue Service ($15,814,193), Small Business Administration ($2,034,045), Social Security Administration ($1,169,474) and Department of Veteran Affairs ($405,436).

    Overall, Slotkin’s constituent services team has opened more than 8,300 cases since January of 2019, each one representing a district resident who requested assistance with a federal agency. 

    “My team is committed to helping Michiganders get the most out of their government,” said Slotkin. “They are experts at navigating federal agencies, and this milestone of returning more than $20 million to mid-Michigan constituents is a testament to their knowledge and dedication to serving our communities. If you’re struggling to get a refund or information from a federal agency, you can contact us on our website or over the phone. Our staff in Lansing knows how to navigate bureaucracy better than anyone and is ready to work for you.”

    CONSTITUENT STORIES

    “After multiple attempts to get information regarding the employee retention tax credit we had not received, I reached out to Elissa’s office. They immediately understood the issue and wanted to help. They got to the right people and provided regular and predictable updates resulting in clarification of the problem and ultimately the payment of the tax credits,” Scott from East Lansing said.

    “We contacted Elissa Slotkin… regarding the inability to get a response from the VA for needed funds to stay in an assisted living facility,” Joseph from New Hudson wrote. “Within one week… we had an answer. We thank the Office of Elissa Slotkin for their sincere assistance with this issue. It is so refreshing and uplifting to see our representative act with such integrity in helping her constituents.”

    “I was having difficulty working with [Office of Personnel Management (OPM)]. My retirement annuity had not been calculated correctly and although I spoke with customer service repeatedly, I was not making any progress,” Carole from Milfordsaid. “My former Union Representative suggested I reach out to my congressperson. To my amazement, Elissa Slotkin’s office responded almost immediately and reached out on my behalf. I believe this was essential in encouraging OPM to look more closely at my petition and to handle it in good time. I believe my annuity is now correct and I received a lump sum that was due for the time it was incorrect. Representative Slotkin’s office kept me informed every step of the way. Thanks for the great work!”

    The best way to start the process is by completing a privacy release form through Slotkin’s website.

    A completed form is needed before the constituent services team is able to obtain information about an individual’s case because of the Privacy Act of 1974.

    Slotkin’s office can also assist with requesting D.C. tours and tickets, receiving a milestone birthday or anniversary greeting, or requesting that a flag be flown over the U.S. Capitol. Visit https://slotkin.house.gov/ or call (517) 993-0510 for more information.

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    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Complete in 2024 – VTB accelerates merger with Pochta Bank

    MILES AXLE Translation. Region: Russian Federation –

    Source: Mainfin Bank –

    Why is VTB accelerating integration with Post Bank?

    Post Bank is jointly owned VTB and Russian Post, but after the deal, VTB will become the institution’s sole shareholder. The acceleration of integration into Post Bank is explained by several reasons:

    the merger of the two banks will be easier to implement if there is a single decision-making center; Russian Post is experiencing a financial deficit; last year the company suffered a loss of over 7 billion rubles; high key rate – the seller of Post Bank will be able to place the received capital with maximum benefit.

    The financial difficulties of Russian Post have been going on for a long time, for example, in 2022 the company suffered a loss of 27 billion rubles. In 2023, the organization developed a plan to overcome the crisis, among the possible measures is obtaining additional capital.

    What is known about the merger deal between Pochta Bank and VTB?

    VTB management plans to complete the buyout of shares in Pochta Bank in the coming months – the deal is currently undergoing preparation and approval by regulatory authorities (permission from the FAS and the Central Bank of the Russian Federation has not yet been received). The following is known about the merger:

    VTB is to buy out 49.99% of shares from Russian Post and two shares from the bank’s top manager; the deal is valued at an average of RUB 35 billion; the integration of the two banks will be carried out throughout 2025; the complete closure of the Post Bank brand will take place in 2026.

    “A decision on the integration processes has not yet been made; a separate sub-brand may appear on the basis of Pochta Bank – this issue will be discussed only after the completion of the deal,” VTB states.

    Pochta Bank enters the top 30 banks countries in terms of asset size and capital volume, the key area of work is serving individuals and providing consumer creditsThe key feature of the company is an extensive network of offices, represented both independently and in the branches of Russian Post.

    12:00 08.10.2024

    Source:

    Please note: This information is raw content directly from the source of the information. It is exactly what the source states and does not reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

    Please note; This information is raw content directly from the information source. It is accurate to what the source is stating and does not reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

    http://mainfin.ru/news/completion-in-2024-VTB-accelerates-merger-with-post-bank

    EDITOR’S NOTE: This article is a translation. Apologies should the grammar and or sentence structure not be perfect.

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    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI: Davenport & Company LLC Implements Oyster Solutions, Innovative Trade Supervision Software

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    RICHMOND, Va., Oct. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Davenport & Company LLC, a leading financial firm offering a range of wealth management and financial advisory services for individuals, corporations, institutions, and municipalities, has implemented Oyster Solutions’ trade surveillance and monitoring tool, developed by Oyster Consulting.

    Oyster Solutions Governance Risk and Compliance software provides firms like Davenport with scalable technology to conduct trade supervision, surveillance, testing and oversight while accommodating expanding operations and increased regulatory demand.

    “At Davenport, we understand that compliance is not just a box to check—it’s a cornerstone of our business philosophy,” said Brian O’Neal, Head of Central Supervision at Davenport. “Our collaboration with Oyster Solutions reflects our dedication to upholding transparency, trust, and regulatory excellence in everything we do. The capabilities that Oyster has provided to us is only matched by their attention to detail and willingness to support us.”

    The Oyster Solutions Monitor Module:

    • Ingests Pershing’s standard data files and other data files
    • Delivers highly tuned trade, account and client-based alerts
    • Reduces residual risks
    • Operationalizes and aligns surveillance, supervision and compliance

    “When you implement Oyster Solutions software, you’ll no longer be flooded with false positive alerts or burdened with legacy systems that don’t meet your trade supervision and surveillance needs,” said Buddy Doyle, CEO of Oyster Consulting. “Oyster Solutions now integrates Pershing data files. We work with you to understand the alert parameters and while driving results during a rapid implementation. Oyster Solutions provides you with alternatives to less responsive providers.”

    Other features of Oyster Solutions’ GRC software include:

    • Easy visibility, tracking and scheduling of your entire compliance calendar, policies and procedures
    • Risk identification, assessment and prioritization
    • Centralized, compliant documentation and reporting
    • Mutual fund suitability/pricing calculator
    • FINRA CAT, CAIS, MSRB, TRACE and AEP reporting

    WATCH A DEMO

    “We are delighted to partner with Davenport in their mission to implement their compliance standards, providing them with valued added service while they embrace innovation,” said Doyle. “We are committed to empowering financial institutions with robust technology solutions that streamline regulatory compliance processes and foster a culture of integrity.”

    [Contact Information]

    Buddy Doyle, CEO, Oyster Consulting
    buddy.doyle@oysterllc.com
    http://www.oysterllc.com
    (804) 965-5400

    About Oyster Solutions:

    Oyster Solutions is a modern, comprehensive governance, risk and compliance platform for the financial services industry. Oyster Solutions integrates data, automates tasks across your organization and gives your users a simple streamlined experience. Our software empowers broker-dealers and investment advisors to navigate complex regulatory landscapes with confidence and efficiency.

    A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/ffe767c6-cfcb-4f53-8c76-6cda87e57939

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    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI: OMNIQ to Present at the Small Cap Virtual Investor Conference October 10th

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SALT LAKE CITY, Oct. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — OMNIQ CORP. (OMQS), a leader in AI-machine vision and automation technology, today announced that Shai Lustgarten, CEO will present live at the Small Cap Virtual Investor Conference, hosted by VirtualInvestorConferences.com, on October 10th 2024.

    DATE: October 10th
    TIME: 11:00 AM ET
    LINK: https://bit.ly/47jLzOI

    Available for 1×1 meetings upon request

    This will be a live, interactive online event where investors are invited to ask the company questions in real-time. If attendees are not able to join the event live on the day of the conference, an archived webcast will also be made available after the event.

    It is recommended that online investors pre-register and run the online system check to expedite participation and receive event updates.  

    Learn more about the event at http://www.virtualinvestorconferences.com.

    Recent Company Highlights

    • OMNIQ Recently announced a collaboration with NEC to enhance public safety.
    • Following recent purchase orders for $2.5M and $1M.
    • This is following a strategic alliance with Ingenico to enhance fintech capabilities.

    About OMNIQ

    OMNIQ Corp. (OTCQB: OMQS) provides computerized and machine vision image processing solutions that use patented and proprietary AI technology to deliver real-time object identification, tracking, surveillance, and monitoring for the Supply Chain Management, Public Safety, and Traffic Management applications. The technology and services provided by the Company help clients move people, objects, and big data safely and securely through airports, warehouses, schools, and national borders and in many other applications and environments.

    OMNIQ’s customers include government agencies and leading Fortune 500 companies from several sectors, including manufacturing, retail, distribution, food and beverage, transportation and logistics, healthcare, and oil, gas, and chemicals. Since 2014, annual revenues have more than doubled, reaching $81 million in 2023, from clients in more than forty countries.

    The Company currently addresses several billion-dollar markets with double-digit growth, including the Global Smart City & Public Safety markets.  

    For more information visit http://www.omniq.com

    About Virtual Investor Conferences®
    Virtual Investor Conferences (VIC) is the leading proprietary investor conference series that provides an interactive forum for publicly traded companies to seamlessly present directly to investors.

    Providing a real-time investor engagement solution, VIC is specifically designed to offer companies more efficient investor access. Replicating the components of an on-site investor conference, VIC offers companies enhanced capabilities to connect with investors, schedule targeted one-on-one meetings and enhance their presentations with dynamic video content. Accelerating the next level of investor engagement, Virtual Investor Conferences delivers leading investor communications to a global network of retail and institutional investors.

    Forward-Looking Statements:
    “Safe Harbor” Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements in this press release relating to plans, strategies, economic performance and trends, projections of results of specific activities or investments, and other statements that are not descriptions of historical facts may be forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This release contains “forward-looking statements” that include information relating to future events and future financial and operating performance. The words “anticipate,” “may,” “would,” “will,” “expect,” “estimate,” “can,” “believe,” “potential” and similar expressions and variations thereof are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements should not be read as a guarantee of future performance or results and will not necessarily be accurate indications of the times at, or by, which that performance or those results will be achieved. Forward-looking statements are based on information available at the time they are made and/or management’s good faith belief as of that time with respect to future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual performance or results to differ materially from those expressed in or suggested by the forward-looking statements. Examples of forward-looking statements include, among others, statements made in this press release regarding the closing of the private placement and the use of proceeds received in the private placement. Important factors that could cause these differences include, but are not limited to: fluctuations in demand for the Company’s products particularly during the current health crisis, the introduction of new products, the Company’s ability to maintain customer and strategic business relationships, the impact of competitive products and pricing, growth in targeted markets, the adequacy of the Company’s liquidity and financial strength to support its growth, the Company’s ability to manage credit and debt structures from vendors, debt holders and secured lenders, the Company’s ability to successfully integrate its acquisitions, and other information that may be detailed from time-to-time in OMNIQ Corp.’s filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. Examples of such forward-looking statements in this release include, among others, statements regarding revenue growth, driving sales, operational and financial initiatives, cost reduction and profitability, and simplification of operations. For a more detailed description of the risk factors and uncertainties affecting OMNIQ Corp., please refer to the Company’s recent Securities and Exchange Commission filings, which are available at SEC.gov. OMNIQ Corp. undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, unless otherwise required by law.

    CONTACTS:
    OMNIQ
    ir@omniq.com
    http://www.omniq.com

    Virtual Investor Conferences
    John M. Viglotti
    SVP Corporate Services, Investor Access
    OTC Markets Group
    (212) 220-2221
    johnv@otcmarkets.com

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    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI: Enact to Host Third Quarter 2024 Earnings Call November 7th

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    RALEIGH, N.C., Oct. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enact Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACT) (Enact) announced it will issue its third quarter earnings release after the market closes on November 6, 2024. Enact will host a conference call to review third quarter 2024 financial results on November 7, 2024 at 8:00 a.m. (ET).

    Enact’s earnings release, summary presentation and financial supplement will be available through the company’s website, https://ir.enactmi.com/, at the time of their release to the public.

    Participants interested in joining the call’s live question and answer session are required to pre-register by clicking here to obtain a dial-in number and unique PIN. It is recommended to join at least 15 minutes in advance, although you may register ahead of the call and dial in at any time during the call. If you wish to join the call but do not plan to ask questions, a live webcast of the event will be available on our website, https://ir.enactmi.com/news-and-events/events.

    The webcast also will be archived on the company’s website for one year.

    About Enact Holdings, Inc.
    Enact (Nasdaq: ACT), operating principally through its wholly-owned subsidiary Enact Mortgage Insurance Corporation since 1981, is a leading U.S. private mortgage insurance provider committed to helping more people achieve the dream of homeownership. Building on a deep understanding of lenders’ businesses and a legacy of financial strength, we partner with lenders to bring best-in class service, leading underwriting expertise, and extensive risk and capital management to the mortgage process, helping to put more people in homes and keep them there. By empowering customers and their borrowers, Enact seeks to positively impact the lives of those in the communities in which it serves in a sustainable way. Enact is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina.

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    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI: Rocket Software Study Finds Less than One-Third of Businesses are Using all Available Data to Inform AI Models

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    WALTHAM, Mass., Oct. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rocket Software, a global technology leader in modernization software, today announced the findings from its survey, Rethinking the Role of Mainframe Data in Enterprise AI and Analytics. Conducted by Foundry Media for Rocket Software, the survey polled over 200 business leaders and decision-makers in data analytics, management, engineering, and architecture across the U.S., U.K., Germany, and France, to understand how organizations are leveraging mainframe data as part of their AI and analytics initiatives. The survey found that only 28% of survey respondents are using mainframe data extensively in data-driven initiatives. Not factoring mainframe data – which includes both real-time and historical information on customer interactions, account data, financial transactions, and inventory – into AI models is a missed opportunity. By integrating this rich data, models become more accurate, insightful, and reflective of the full scope of an organization’s operations, unlocking powerful insights and driving more informed decision-making.

    AI and advanced analytics are playing an increasing role in how businesses differentiate themselves, unlocking opportunities for new efficiencies, growth drivers, and customer experiences. The success and usefulness of an AI model lies in the data that it is trained on. In the race to adopt AI, a majority of organizations have failed to fully leverage mainframe data to enhance their models. AI that accurately represents all of a business’s data empowers leaders with greater visibility into operations and provides deeper insights, facilitating informed decision-making in real-time. In fact, 46% of respondents said mainframe data was a potential means for improving data quality, accuracy, and completeness of existing datasets.

    Challenges, both real and perceived, have led many to struggle when it comes to integrating mainframe data into their AI and analytics capabilities:

    • 76% of leaders said they found accessing mainframe data and contextual metadata to be either very or somewhat challenging
    • 64% said they considered integrating mainframe data with cloud data sources to be somewhat to very challenging
    • The biggest obstacles to leveraging mainframe data were found to be:
      • Complexity of data retrieval and extraction processes (59%)
      • Concerns regarding security, compliance, and data privacy (56%)
      • Proprietary data formats (41%)

    “If organizations fail to incorporate their mainframe data into AI and analytics, they risk developing models that are less intelligent, powerful, or accurate,” said Michael Curry, President, Data Modernization Business Unit, at Rocket Software. “Rocket Software has the technology and expertise to help enterprises easily bridge their mainframe data into their AI and analytics initiatives, automating away the complexity, and reducing the need for specialized skills and knowledge to protect, retrieve, and extract mainframe data.”

    Mainframe modernization is a worthwhile pursuit. Forty two percent of respondents said they prefer to adopt a prebuilt solution to integrate their mainframe data with cloud data, and 51% cited building new analytical capabilities or business initiatives that were not previously possible was the most attractive use case for mainframe data. That’s where experienced partners, who offer resources across the modernization continuum, can support businesses by mitigating challenges to unlock data’s full potential. Survey respondents noted scalability for large datasets (82%), interoperability with existing data management tools and platforms (82%), and robust security and encryption (81%) as the top benefits for integrating mainframe and cloud data.

    To download the full study, click here. For further insights, register for Rocket Software’s webinar on November 12, here.

    Methodology
    Foundry surveyed 213 business leaders and decision-makers, including those employed in data analytics, data management, data engineering, or data architecture roles between May 10, 2024, and May 27, 2024, to understand how organizations are leveraging or planning to leverage mainframe data as part of their AI and analytics initiatives to drive strategy, improve operational efficiencies, and enhance competitive advantage.

    About Rocket Software
    Rocket Software is a global technology leader in modernization and a partner of choice that empowers the world’s leading businesses on their modernization journeys, spanning core systems to the cloud. Trusted by over 12,500 customers and 750 partners, and with more than 3,000 global employees, Rocket Software enables customers to maximize their data, applications, and infrastructure to deliver critical services that power our modern world. Rocket Software is a privately held U.S. corporation headquartered in the Boston area with centers of excellence strategically located throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Rocket Software is a portfolio company of Bain Capital Private Equity. Follow Rocket Software on LinkedIn and Twitter or visit http://www.RocketSoftware.com.

    Media Contact
    Lacey Darrow
    ldarrow@rocketsoftware.com

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    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI: Syncfusion Presents Essential Studio 2024 Volume 3

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Oct. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Syncfusion, Inc., the enterprise technology partner of choice, announces the release of Essential Studio 2024 Volume 3. This release introduces two new controls for .NET MAUI, four for Blazor, three for the JS 2 suites, a new Chat widget for Flutter, and lots of new features and enhancements for our developers to enjoy.

    “As artificial intelligence features more in our everyday technology, people expect to find it making their lives easier. Our teams have been focused on providing developers with the tools to make this happen in their apps for this release,” said Syncfusion CEO Daniel Jebaraj. “With all the innovation surrounding AI right now, we hope our new controls will help them make really cool smart apps.”

    .NET MAUI
    The 2024 Volume 3 release provides two new controls for .NET MAUI in preview:

    • AI AssistView: Provides a customizable, user-friendly interface for interaction between users and AI services.
    • Kanban: Helps teams track and manage work in progress by organizing tasks into columns representing stages in a project.

    A highlight of the suite’s new features is three new series types for the Cartesian Charts component: stacked line, 100% stacked line, and spline range area. The TreeMap gains drill-down support and rows can now be dragged and dropped to reorder them in the DataGrid control.

    Essential JS 2
    The JS 2 component suites have all received three new AI-powered components in preview:

    • AI AssistView
    • Smart Paste Button: This button simplifies form-filling by pulling content from the clipboard, using AI to match form fields.
    • Smart TextArea: An advanced input area offering context-aware autocomplete suggestions using AI.

    The MultiColumn ComboBox and OTP Input components are now ready for production. Angular components can take advantage of the Fluent 2 high contrast theme and the Bootstrap 5.3 theme upgrade. There are also lots of new features for components like Charts, Diagram, and the Rich Text Editor, as well as performance improvements for the PDF Viewer.

    Blazor
    The Syncfusion Blazor suite also gains four new controls in Volume 3:

    In addition, the OTP Input and TextArea controls have been developed to industry standards and are ready for production. The Diagram control gains a multitude of new features and all Blazor controls can now use a Fluent 2 high contrast theme.

    Flutter
    A brand-new Chat widget has been developed for the Flutter platform, available in preview. This chat interface was designed to facilitate one-on-one or group conversations. Developers can customize the appearance and behavior of its features, like the chat bubbles, input composer, and action buttons. Flutter users can also enjoy sticky note annotations in the PDF Viewer and axes enhancements in the Charts widget.

    These are just a few of the highlights from the Essential Studio 2024 Volume 3 release. To see all the new features and enhancements, check out the Volume 3 blog, What’s New page, or release notes. Current subscribers can download the new version from the License and Downloads page after logging in.

    About Syncfusion, Inc.

    Syncfusion is the enterprise technology partner of choice for software development and business intelligence, delivering an ecosystem of compatible developer control suites, embeddable BI platforms, and business software. Headquartered in Research Triangle Park, N.C., Syncfusion has established itself as a trusted partner worldwide for use in mission-critical applications through its service-oriented approach. Syncfusion’s Essential Studio suite has expanded from one data grid at its launch in 2001, to over 1,800 controls for web, mobile, and desktop development. After nearly two decades of helping developers build business software with Essential Studio, the company channeled this expertise into its own line of enterprise products: Bold BI and Bold Reports for embedded business intelligence, data analysis, and visualization; BoldSign, an embeddable e-signing solution; and most recently, BoldDesk, a customer support platform. Today, Syncfusion has more than 33,000 customers, including large financial institutions, Fortune 500 companies, and global IT consultancies, relying on Essential Studio and Bold products for their business success.

    Contact: Brittany Kearns
    Phone: 919-270-8054
    Email: brittany@crossroadsb2b.com

    The MIL Network –

    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI: Airship AI Announces $1.2 Million Contract Award with Fortune 100 Transportation & E-Commerce Company for Acropolis Enterprise Video and Data Management Platform

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Continuation of Support and Maintenance for Existing Deployment Supporting
    Operational and Physical Security Requirements for Global Operations

    REDMOND, Wash., Oct. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Airship AI Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: AISP) (“Airship AI” or the “Company”), a leader in AI-driven video, sensor, and data management surveillance solutions, has been awarded a contract worth $1.2 million with a Fortune 100 transportation and e-commerce company for the support and maintenance over the next nine months for an existing globally deployed Acropolis Enterprise Video and Data Management platform supporting the company’s operational and physical security requirements.

    “This award underscores the significance of our platform in enhancing our customers’ deployment of the Acropolis ecosystem, which enables them to federate and manage global logistics operations from a unified security operations center,” said Paul Allen, President of Airship AI. “Our support and maintenance agreements ensure that customers can connect with the Airship technical support team anytime, anywhere, receiving comprehensive electronic and telephonic assistance for our entire suite of products.”

    Airship AI’s Acropolis backend enterprise management system enables customers to manage devices and sensors across their entire digital ecosystem via hardware deployed on-premises or in the cloud while utilizing Artificial Intelligence (AI) at the edge and/or the backend to optimize operational efficiency and improve real-time decision-making capabilities. Combining the sensor-agnostic nature of our Acropolis platform with our edge-based AI platform, Outpost AI customers can efficiently add “smarts” to existing edge sensors, avoiding costly and operationally disruptive “rip and replace” requirements.

    “Migrating customers to Airship AI is just the beginning of our relationship. Once our platform is operational in their environment, we focus on supporting their workflows to enhance their operational effectiveness and efficiencies. This support includes new software releases, patches, and updates. Our comprehensive approach to building and maintaining relationships at the manufacturer level is a key factor in our impressive customer retention rate, which remains in the high 90th percentile,” concluded Mr. Allen.

    To experience how Airship AI and its suite of enterprise video and data management solutions can help your organization solve your complex video and data management challenges, please email your request to info@airship.ai.

    About Airship AI Holdings, Inc.

    Founded in 2006, Airship AI is a U.S. owned and operated technology company headquartered in Redmond, Washington. Airship AI is an AI-driven video, sensor and data management surveillance platform that improves public safety and operational efficiency for public sector and commercial customers by providing predictive analysis of events before they occur and meaningful intelligence to decision makers. Airship AI’s product suite includes Outpost AI edge hardware and software offerings, Acropolis enterprise management software stack, and Command family of visualization tools.
    For more information, visit https://airship.ai.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    The disclosure herein includes certain statements that are not historical facts but are forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements generally are accompanied by words such as “believe,” “may,” “will,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “expect,” “should,” “would,” “plan,” “project,” “forecast,” “predict,” “potential,” “seem,” “seek,” “future,” “outlook,” and similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward looking. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, (1) statements regarding estimates and forecasts of financial, performance and operational metrics and projections of market opportunity; (2) changes in the market for Airship AI’s services and technology, expansion plans and opportunities; (3) the projected technological developments of Airship AI; and (4) current and future potential commercial and customer relationships. These statements are based on various assumptions, whether or not identified in this press release, and on the current expectations of Airship AI’s management and are not predictions of actual performance. These forward-looking statements are also subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, as set forth in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, filed with the SEC on April 1, 2024, and the other documents that the Company has filed, or will file, with the SEC. If any of these risks materialize or our assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from the results implied by these forward-looking statements. In addition, forward-looking statements reflect the Company’s expectations, plans or forecasts of future events and views as of the date of this press release. The Company anticipates that subsequent events and developments will cause its assessments to change. However, while it may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, the Company specifically disclaims any obligation to do so. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing the Company’s assessments as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release. Accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed upon the forward-looking statements.

    Investor Contact:
    Chris Tyson/Larry Holub
    MZ North America
    949-491-8235
    AISP@mzgroup.us

    The MIL Network –

    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI: Richtech Robotics Signs Distribution Agreement with Sproutmation, LLC, Commercial Robotics and Automation Solutions Delivery Provider

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    First purchase order under agreement is for 20 Scorpion units

    LAS VEGAS, Oct. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Richtech Robotics Inc. (Nasdaq: RR) (“Richtech Robotics”), a Nevada-based provider of AI-driven service robots, today announces it has signed a distribution agreement with Sproutmation, LLC (“Sproutmation”), a commercial robotics and automation solutions delivery provider. Sproutmation’s first purchase order is for 20 Scorpion units. Under the arrangement, Sproutmation has agreed to an annual sales target of 100 robot units.

    “We are continuously expanding our ecosystem of distribution partners and are pleased to announce our agreement with Sproutmation,” said Matt Casella, President of Richtech Robotics. “Our solutions are synergistic with Sproutmation’s offerings as the company is focused on robots that provide automation for clients. This collaboration will allow us to reach even more organizations across the country.”

    “We are impressed with Richtech Robotics’ suite of solutions, as they provide enhanced customer experiences and increased efficiencies,” stated Thean Ang, CEO of Sproutmation. “Providing these robots to our clients will help elevate our offerings, and we look forward to beginning their deliveries.”

    About Richtech Robotics

    Richtech Robotics is a provider of collaborative robotic solutions specializing in the service industry, including the hospitality and healthcare sectors. Our mission is to transform the service industry through collaborative robotic solutions that enhance the customer experience and empower businesses to achieve more. By seamlessly integrating cutting-edge automation, we aspire to create a landscape of enhanced interactions, efficiency, and innovation, propelling organizations toward unparalleled levels of excellence and satisfaction. Learn more at http://www.RichtechRobotics.com and connect with us on X (Twitter), LinkedIn, and YouTube.

    About Sproutmation

    Sproutmation specializes in delivering commercial robotics and automation solutions, focusing on cleaning, delivery, and industrial robots. The company’s offerings cater to a range of sectors, including hospitality and industry, with a mission to streamline tasks and boost efficiency through cutting-edge technology. Based in Minnesota, USA, Sproutmation is dedicated to innovation and enhancing operational productivity with its robotic systems. For more information, you can visit http://www.sproutmation.com.

    Forward Looking Statements

    Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements may be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “forecast,” “estimate,” “expect,” and “intend,” among others. Forward-looking statements are predictions, projections and other statements about future events that are based on current expectations and assumptions and, as a result, are subject to risks and uncertainties. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the anticipated success and benefits of the partnership with Sproutmation.

    These forward-looking statements are based on Richtech Robotics’ current expectations and actual results could differ materially. There are a number of factors that could cause actual events to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements include, among others, risks and uncertainties related to market and other conditions, Richtech Robotics’ ability to deliver the requisite number of robot units under the distribution agreement, and Sproutmation’s ability to sell the requisite number of robotiunits under the distribution agreement. Investors should read the risk factors set forth in Richtech Robotics’ Annual Report on Form 10-K/A, filed with the SEC on March 27, 2024, the Registration Statement and periodic reports filed with the SEC on or after the date thereof. All of Richtech Robotics’ forward-looking statements are expressly qualified by all such risk factors and other cautionary statements. The information set forth herein speaks only as of the date thereof. New risks and uncertainties arise over time, and it is not possible for Richtech Robotics to predict those events or how they may affect Richtech Robotics. If a change to the events and circumstances reflected in Richtech Robotics’ forward-looking statements occurs, Richtech Robotics’ business, financial condition and operating results may vary materially from those expressed in Richtech Robotics’ forward-looking statements.

    Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and Richtech Robotics assumes no obligation and does not intend to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

    Contact:

    Investors:
    CORE IR
    Matt Blazei
    ir@richtechrobotics.com

    Media: 
    Timothy Tanksley
    Director of Marketing
    Richtech Robotics, Inc
    press@richtechrobotics.com
    702-534-0050

    The MIL Network –

    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI: Runway Growth Finance Corp. Provides Third Quarter 2024 Portfolio Update

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    • Completed Seven Investments in New and Existing Portfolio Companies Representing $75.3 Million in Funded Investments

    MENLO PARK, Calif., Oct. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Runway Growth Finance Corp. (Nasdaq: RWAY) (“Runway Growth” or the “Company”), a leading provider of flexible capital solutions to late- and growth-stage companies seeking an alternative to raising equity, today provided an operational and portfolio update for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024.

    “Runway Growth added attractive investments with new and existing portfolio companies in the third quarter as we seek to drive measured and strategic growth,” said David Spreng, Founder and CEO of Runway Growth. “We are pleased to announce two new investments during the quarter, which we believe embody our focus on high-quality, late and growth-stage companies in the fastest growing sectors of the economy. Runway Growth is positioned to execute disciplined investments, support our existing borrowers and generate solid risk-adjusted returns for our shareholders in the long term.”

    Originations
    In the third quarter of 2024, Runway Growth funded seven investments: two investments in new portfolio companies and five investments in existing portfolio companies. These include:

    • Completion of a new $23.0 million investment to Snap! Mobile, Inc. (“Snap”), funding $18.0 million at close. Snap offers a software platform designed to help schools, clubs, and teams fundraise, manage their rosters, communicate with parents and fans, and sell merchandise;
    • Completion of a new $45.3 million investment to Zinnia Corporate Holdings, LLC (“Zinnia”), funding $40.0 million at close. Zinnia provides business processing and technology solutions to the life insurance and annuity industry. Zinnia’s range of solutions includes distribution services and new business issuance, administration processing and call center operations, as well as compliance, fulfillment, and quality assurance services;
    • Completion of a new $20 million investment to existing portfolio company Elevate Services, Inc. (“Elevate”), funding $6.0 million during the quarter, which upsized Elevate’s previous $20 million senior secured term loan. Elevate is a global alternative legal services provider and legal process outsourcer that serves members of the Fortune 500 and 60+ global law firms with outsourced consultancy, technology, and managed services. Elevate has a suite of products and services across several different operating business units including contracts, contract lifetime management and insights, ElevateNext, med legal, ElevateFlex, consulting, and software;
    • Completion of follow-on investments with an aggregate amount of $6.3 million to two existing portfolio companies; and
    • During the quarter Runway-Cadma I LLC (the “JV”), our joint venture with Cadma Capital Partners LLC, purchased a portion of our Airship Group, Inc. loan, amounting to a $5.0 million equity investment in the JV subsidiary.

    Liquidity Events
    During the third quarter ended September 30, 2024, Runway Growth experienced the following liquidity events:

    • Full principal repayment of the Company’s senior secured term loan to CloudPay, Inc. of $75.0 million;
    • An assignment of $10.0 million of the Company’s investment in Airship Group, Inc. to the JV; and
    • Other scheduled principal amortization of $0.6 million.

    Portfolio Construction and Management
    Runway Growth is a credit-first organization, carefully structured to focus on what it believes to be the highest quality, late-stage companies in the venture debt market. The Company is committed to upholding what it believes to be industry-leading investment standards combined with disciplined underwriting and diligent monitoring of its portfolio. Runway Growth is positioned as a preferred lender in the venture debt space, supporting and working closely with companies to help them reach their full growth potential. Since inception, the Company has focused on the fastest growing sectors of the economy, including healthcare, technology and select consumer services and products industries.

    As of September 30, 2024, the Runway Growth portfolio included 49 debt investments to 32 portfolio companies and 86 equity investments in 53 portfolio companies, including 28 portfolio companies where Runway Growth holds both a debt and equity investment. Investments were comprised of late and growth-stage businesses in the technology, healthcare and consumer services and products industries. Runway Growth’s normal business operations include frequent communication with portfolio companies.

    About Runway Growth Finance Corp.
    Runway Growth is a growing specialty finance company focused on providing flexible capital solutions to late- and growth-stage companies seeking an alternative to raising equity. Runway Growth is a closed-end investment fund that has elected to be regulated as a business development company under the Investment Company Act of 1940. Runway Growth is externally managed by Runway Growth Capital LLC, an established registered investment advisor that was formed in 2015 and led by industry veteran David Spreng. For more information, please visit http://www.runwaygrowth.com.

    Forward-Looking Statements
    Statements included herein may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements other than statements of historical facts included in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements and are not guarantees of future performance, condition or results and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including those described from time to time in Runway Growth’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Runway Growth undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statement made herein. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release.

    Important Disclosures
    Strategies described involve special risks that should be evaluated carefully before a decision is made to invest. Not all of the risks and other significant aspects of these strategies are discussed herein. Please see a more detailed discussion of these risk factors and other related risks in the Company’s most recent annual report on Form 10-K in the section entitled “Risk Factors”, which may be obtained on the Company’s website, http://www.runwaygrowth.com, or the SEC’s website, http://www.sec.gov.

    IR Contacts:
    Stefan Norbom, Prosek Partners, snorbom@prosek.com
    Thomas B. Raterman, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer, tr@runwaygrowth.com

    The MIL Network –

    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI: Taoshi to Showcase World’s First Decentralized and Fair Proprietary Trading Challenge, Built on Bittensor, at Permissionless III

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Taoshi, a forefront innovator in decentralized finance, will showcase its Proprietary Trading Network (PTN) at the upcoming Permissionless III conference in Salt Lake City, Utah, from October 9 to 11, 2024. Exhibiting at Booth #1433, Taoshi’s Manager of Research and Development, Thomas Dougherty, PhD, will be present to provide insights into the company’s breakthrough tool.

    PTN is the world’s first fair, decentralized proprietary trading challenge. Built on Bittensor, PTN allows traders to compete transparently and earn significantly more than they would with traditional proprietary firms, incentivizing some of the world’s best traders to provide actionable trading insights.

    Taoshi’s PTN sets itself apart from most traditional proprietary trading firms, whose revenue comes from charging entry fees to traders. “When a disproportionate reliance is placed on the entry fees, there is little motivation to ensure long-term success for traders. Ironically, existing profit-sharing models are incentivized by traders failing their challenge period. With PTN, we want to change this,” said Dougherty.

    Taoshi’s mission is to disrupt financial market trading by democratizing access to sophisticated and ever-evolving trading strategies. Taoshi’s PTN is leading the way in innovation through its decentralized AI technology that delivers exceptional advantages for traders.

    About Taoshi:
    Founded in 2023, Taoshi, Inc. is a software company that creates blockchain subnetworks built on Bittensor to revolutionize financial market trading. Taoshi is a trusted leader in the crypto space, celebrated for its innovative solutions and commitment to community impact. Explore how Taoshi is shaping the future of technology at http://www.taoshi.io.

    About Thomas Dougherty, PhD:
    Thomas Dougherty, PhD, is the Manager of Research & Development at Taoshi, where he applies his extensive expertise in machine learning and computer vision to advance financial technology innovation. With a doctorate from Stanford University, he oversees the research and development division, focusing on creating sophisticated trading strategies that balance predictability, risk exposure, and returns while addressing statistical instabilities.

    At Taoshi, Thomas is the primary architect of the SN8 incentive mechanism, a cornerstone of the company’s Proprietary Trading Network (PTN). He spearheaded the development of SN8’s scoring system, which evaluates traders through a comprehensive approach that includes risk-adjusted returns, Sharpe ratio, and Omega ratio.

    About Permissionless:
    Permissionless is a conference for founders, application developers, investors, policymakers, and users. Permissionless III will gather the most influential minds in crypto for three days of networking, engaging content, and live conversations.

    MEDIA CONTACT
    Mairi Morrison
    mairi@prlab.co
    +1 512 731 4977

    The MIL Network –

    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Security: Defense News: SECNAV Del Toro As-Written Remarks at the USNS Lansing Keel-Laying Event

    Source: United States Navy

    Remarks

    Good afternoon, everyone! It’s wonderful to be with you here on the Gulf Coast of Alabama for today’s keel-laying.

    Governor Whitmer, I am truly grateful for you being here with us—not every ship sponsor chooses to attend keel-layings or buy in nearly as much you have already.

    Thank you, as well, for your partnership on the Michigan Maritime Manufacturing—or M-3—Initiative we announced in July and for your steadfast devotion to your state and indeed our Nation.

    President Kruger, thank you for hosting us today, and for your continued partnership and work for our Navy and our Nation.

    As I said back in July, the city of Lansing is a testament and monument to American ingenuity and our Nation’s democratic ideals.

    And our EPFs are force multipliers for our combat logistics fleet.

    They allow for quicker responses to crises, strengthen our ability to conduct humanitarian and disaster relief operations, and provide logistical support for special forces missions.

    It will be manned by dedicated crews, comprised of both civilian mariners from the Military Sealift Command and embarked military personnel.

    Their expertise and teamwork will ensure it operates at peak efficiency, delivering critical resources and services exactly when and where they’re needed.

    And this ship, specifically, highlights the success and importance of our Maritime Statecraft initiative.

    Maritime Statecraft—for those of you who haven’t heard me say this before—encompasses a national, whole-of-government effort to restore the comprehensive maritime power of our Nation.

    It is not a new concept. It is a call to action responding to national security vulnerabilities in the maritime sector.

    Part of that effort—integral to it, in fact—is revitalizing and rebuilding a strong, healthy workforce to support it.

    And this ship is named for the capital city of the state where, last month, Governor Whitmer and I announced the M3 initiative.

    Michigan has a world-class skilled workforce and is a leader in developing the techno-industrial workforce we need to build and assemble the ships, munitions, parts, and pieces our Navy, Marine Corps, and indeed our Nation need to promote peace around the world.

    And Austal, building this ship, represents another key line of effort under our new, national approach to Maritime Statecraft—a foreign shipbuilder establishing a U.S. subsidiary, investing in America, and partnering with us to build American ships.

    America has been a leading shipping and shipbuilding nation before—and with partners like Austal and Michigan, I know that we can and will be again.

    Again, thank you all for joining us here today and for your continued partnership on behalf of our Navy.

    I look forward to seeing USNS Lansing in the fleet in the future.

    May God grant our Sailors, Marines, civilians, and indeed all Americans fair winds and following seas.

    Thank you.

    MIL Security OSI –

    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI: Sunrun Announces Date for Third Quarter 2024 Earnings Report

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sunrun (Nasdaq: RUN) today announced that it will issue its third quarter 2024 earnings report after the market closes on Thursday, November 7, 2024.

    A conference call has been scheduled to discuss these earnings results at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time. The conference call can be accessed live via the Sunrun Investor Relations website at https://investors.sunrun.com or over the phone by dialing (877) 407-5989 (toll-free) or (201) 689-8434 (toll). An audio replay will be available following the call on the Sunrun Investor Relations website for approximately one month. A transcript of the conference call will also be posted to the Sunrun Investor Relations website the following day.

    About Sunrun
    Sunrun Inc. (Nasdaq: RUN) revolutionized the solar industry in 2007 by removing financial barriers and democratizing access to locally-generated, renewable energy. Today, Sunrun is the nation’s leading provider of clean energy as a subscription service, offering residential solar and storage with no upfront costs. Sunrun’s innovative products and solutions can connect homes to the cleanest energy on earth, providing them with energy security, predictability, and peace of mind. Sunrun also manages energy services that benefit communities, utilities, and the electric grid while enhancing customer value. Discover more at http://www.sunrun.com

    Investor & Analyst Contact:

    Patrick Jobin
    SVP, Deputy CFO & Investor Relations Officer
    investors@sunrun.com

    Media Contact:

    Wyatt Semanek
    Director, Corporate Communications
    press@sunrun.com

    The MIL Network –

    January 23, 2025
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