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  • MIL-OSI: Nokia recognized as a Visionary in 2025 GartnerÒ Magic Quadrant™ for Data Center Switching

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Press Release

    Nokia recognized as a Visionary in 2025 GartnerÒ Magic Quadrant™ for Data Center Switching

    • Nokia solution recognized for Completeness of Vision and Ability to Execute in new research published by Gartner
    • Nokia data center switching solutions are designed to deliver the superior reliability, ease-of-use and adaptability required for modern data center operations

    3 April 2025
    Espoo, Finland – Nokia today announced it has been named by Gartner as a Visionary in the 2025 Magic Quadrant for Data Center Switching. Based on specific criteria established by the research organization, Nokia is cited for overall Completeness of Vision and Ability to Execute.

    At a time when data centers must power new innovations such as AI in addition to their existing application workloads, these modern environments require reliability, ease of operation and energy efficiency.

    The Nokia data center switching portfolio includes the 7220 and 7250 IXR data switching platforms, Service Router (SR) Linux network operating system, and the Event-Driven Automation (EDA) management platform. Nokia also provides support for Community SONiC-based data center switching solutions. With a quality-first design that focuses on reliability and ease-of-use, the Nokia portfolio enables seamless connectivity and high performance to support business-critical data center workloads and applications including AI. Automation enables Nokia customers to make network operations simple and predictable, and adaptability ensures easy introduction into existing customer ecosystems, environments and processes. As well, the portfolio provides support for higher interface speeds that now push to 400 GbE, 800 GbE and beyond.

    In parallel, Nokia has a 4.7/5 star rating on Gartner Peer Insights™ in data center switching based on 15 overall reviews as of 2nd April, 2025. Based on customer experience and product capabilities, the review platform aggregates user feedback. “They provide great solutions addressing some of the key issues such as Networking for AI workloads, Data Center Gateway and Interconnect,” noted a director of IT Services in response to what they like most about the product. Another reviewer on Gartner Peer Insights, a Senior Network Engineer, referenced the Nokia solution’s “…model driven CLI automation support and stability of the underlying OS” and commented: “Excellent software features available compared to other vendors using similar merchant silicon.” 

    “The data center market is hot right now, and it can be hard to separate hype from facts, theory from practice. We believe independent assessments such as the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Data Center Switching help. Nokia is one of a few suppliers with a compelling vision of where data center networking ought to go. And we aren’t alone in thinking this. Microsoft, Nscale, Kyndryl, Lenovo and more agree. If you need reliability and automated operations, Nokia simply has to be considered,” said Michael Bushong, Vice President of Data Center, Nokia.

    Magic Quadrant reports are a culmination of rigorous, fact-based research in specific markets, providing a wide-angle view of the relative positions of providers in markets where growth is high and provider differentiation is distinct. Providers are positioned into four quadrants: Leaders, Challengers, Visionaries and Niche Players. The research enables you to get the most from market analysis in alignment with your unique business and technology needs.

    View a complimentary copy of the Magic Quadrant report to learn more about Nokia’s strengths and cautions, among other provider offerings, at https://www.nokia.com/data-center-networks/gartner-magic-quadrant-for-data-center-switching/

    Resources and additional information
    2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Data Center Switching: https://www.nokia.com/data-center-networks/gartner-magic-quadrant-for-data-center-switching/
    Webpage: Data center networks | Nokia.com
    Webpage: Data Center Fabric | Nokia.com
    Blog: https://www.nokia.com/blog/nokia-named-as-a-visionary-in-the-2025-gartner-magic-quadrant-for-data-center-switching/

    About Gartner
    GARTNER is a registered trademark and service mark of Gartner and Magic Quadrant and Peer Insights are registered trademarks of Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and internationally and are used herein with permission. All rights reserved.
    Gartner Peer Insights content consists of the opinions of individual end users based on their own experiences with the vendors listed on the platform, should not be construed as statements of fact, nor do they represent the views of Gartner or its affiliates. Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in this content nor makes any warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this content, about its accuracy or completeness, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

    About Nokia
    At Nokia, we create technology that helps the world act together. 

    As a B2B technology innovation leader, we are pioneering networks that sense, think and act by leveraging our work across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. In addition, we create value with intellectual property and long-term research, led by the award-winning Nokia Bell Labs, which is celebrating 100 years of innovation. 

    With truly open architectures that seamlessly integrate into any ecosystem, our high-performance networks create new opportunities for monetization and scale. Service providers, enterprises and partners worldwide trust Nokia to deliver secure, reliable and sustainable networks today – and work with us to create the digital services and applications of the future. 

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  • MIL-OSI: Bio-Convert Receives Positive Feedback from The Danish Medicine Agency (DKMA) on its Lead Drug Candidate, QR-02 for Oral Leukoplakia

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    BEVERLY HILLS, California, April 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bio-Convert A/S (“Bio-Convert”), a subsidiary of Nordicus Partners Corporation (OTCQB: NORD) (“Nordicus” or the “Company”), a financial consulting company specializing in supporting Nordic and U.S. life sciences companies in establishing themselves in the U.S. market, announces it has received positive and constructive feedback from the Danish Medicine Agency (“DKMA”) for its lead drug candidate, QR-02 for the treatment of oral leukoplakia.

    DKMA’s feedback paves the way toward a First in Human trial, with a high likelihood of animal studies rendered dispensable for the proposed formulation and route of application.

    Allan Wehnert, CEO and Founder of Bio-Convert commented: “DKMA gave valuable and clear guidance, providing us with a clear pathway towards the initiation of the First in Human trial with QR-02 which is expected to start end of 2025.”

    Bio-Convert has developed a unique and proprietary mucoadhesive oral topical formulation for the treatment of oral leukoplakia with moderate to severe dysplasia.

    The unique feature of the gel formulation (QR-02) is its ability to stay in the oral cavity for 12-24 hours, which is significantly longer than conventional gel formulations which only stay in the oral cavity for 15-20 minutes due to the large washout effect caused by mouth saliva. The active ingredient is imiquimod which is approved for the treatment of Actinic Keratosis, External Genital Warts and Superficial Basal Cell Carcinoma (sBCC).

    The goal for QR-02 is to cure and reduce the level of dysplasia so patients with oral leukoplakia potentially can be cured from their disorder.

    For further information, contact:
    Mr. Henrik Rouf
    Chief Executive Officer
    hr@nordicuspartners.com
    Tel +1 310 666 0750

    About Bio-Convert
    Bio-Convert’s mission is to develop the preferred treatment for oral leukoplakia. Our innovative therapeutic agent, QR-02, uses a novel drug delivery technology, that enables more precise, effective and efficient treatment.

    About Nordicus Partners Corporation
    Nordicus Partners Corporation is the only U.S. publicly traded business accelerator and holding company for Nordic life sciences companies. Leveraging decades of combined management experience in domestic and global corporate sectors, Nordicus excels in corporate finance activities including business and market development, growth strategies, talent acquisition, partnership building, capital raising, and facilitating company acquisitions and sales. In 2024, Nordicus acquired 100% of Orocidin A/S, a Danish preclinical-stage biotech company developing next-generation therapies for periodontitis and 100% of Bio-Convert A/S, a Danish preclinical-stage biotech company dedicated to revolutionizing the treatment of oral leukoplakia. For more information about Nordicus, please visit: www.nordicuspartners.com, and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Threads and BlueSky.

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  • MIL-OSI Africa: African Mining Week Unveils 2025 Program, Connecting Investors to African Projects

    Source: Africa Press Organisation – English (2) – Report:

    CAPE TOWN, South Africa, April 3, 2025/APO Group/ —

    The African Mining Week (AMW) conference and exhibition has officially launched its 2025 program, unveiling key topics and lucrative opportunities across Africa’s mining value chain. The three-day program will foster collaboration on investment, value addition, local content development and industrialization. Bringing together African regulators, key mining stakeholders and global partners, AMW serves as a critical platform for shaping the future of African mining.

    Download the program here: https://apo-opa.co/42kb940

    Scheduled for October 1–3 in Cape Town, AMW takes place under the theme, From Extraction to Beneficiation: Unlocking Africa’s Mineral Wealth. The event is co-located with the African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies conference, providing attendees a strategic opportunity to gain insight into opportunities across both the energy and mining sectors in Africa.

    The AMW program features the Ministerial Forum, where African and global mining ministers will connect to showcase investment opportunities, discuss regulatory frameworks and highlight efforts to drive local beneficiation and value addition. Through policy revitalization and strategic partnerships, African markets are increasingly positioning themselves as attractive destinations for global investors.

    A series of Country Spotlights will offer a deep dive into Africa’s diverse mineral wealth, featuring insights into Botswana and Angola’s diamond resources, Zambia’s copper reserves and the Democratic Republic of Congo’s cobalt market. Spotlights will also examine the latest developments within South Africa’s platinum group metals, Zimbabwe’s lithium, Mali’s uranium and Malawi and Tanzania’s rare earths industries.

    AMW’s Critical Minerals Track will explore emerging trends and opportunities within a sector that is crucial to the global energy transition. With Africa holding 30% of the world’s critical minerals, the continent is attracting substantial interest from international players eager to unlock its vast potential. AMW will spotlight Africa’s growing role in mineral diplomacy, as countries strengthen investment ties and infrastructure collaboration with global partners, including China, the U.S., Canada, the UAE, Australia and the European Union. Meanwhile, AMW Roundtables will facilitate deal signings and enhanced cooperation among African stakeholders and international investors.

    Innovation will take center stage at the Technology Forum, set to explore the transformative role of digital technologies, AI and machine learning in modernizing mineral exploration and production. African markets are increasingly leveraging advanced tools to accelerate exploration, with companies such as Botswana Diamonds utilizing AI-driven solutions to diversify beyond traditional diamond mining. Meanwhile, KoBold Metals is using AI to unlock new copper discoveries in Zambia, supporting the country’s ambition to ramp up production to 3.1 million tons annually by 2031.

    The Investment Track will bring together global investors, including public financiers and international development finance institutions to explore funding opportunities across the mining value chain. Discussions will focus on optimizing financial mechanisms, such as loans, private placements and equity funding, to maximize capital flows to Africa’s mining sector. Additionally, the Junior Miners Forum will provide a platform for small-scale mining firms to pitch their projects to investors, potential partners and industry experts, enhancing their contributions to the sector’s growth. Join AMW 2025 today and be part of the discussion on Africa’s mining future.

    African Mining Week serves as a premier platform for exploring the full spectrum of mining opportunities across Africa. The event is held alongside the African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies 2025 conference from October 1-3 in Cape Town. Sponsors, exhibitors and delegates can learn more by contacting sales@energycapitalpower.com. To download the working program, please visit www.African-MiningWeek.com

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: Keeping kids safe online

    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

    Canberra students benefit from learning protective behaviours to use online.

    From TikTok to Discord and beyond, Canberra kids are logging into a whole lot of online platforms.

    But how much do teachers and parents know about them?

    ACT school leaders gathered recently to discuss the topic at an online safety education leadership summit.

    Principals and deputy principals from across Canberra engaged with a panel of experts on keeping students safe online.

    Working together on online safety

    Kellie Britnell from the eSafety Commissioner says there has been a recent increase in reporting online safety incidents such as cyberbullying and sexual extortion.

    “Cyberbullying has now been around for quite a while … but you couple that with some of the new technologies like we’re seeing with artificial intelligence and it’s all new, it’s not regulated and it’s not just in Australia,” Kellie said.

    Kellie recommends a whole-of-school and whole-of-community approach to education, with consistent messaging.

    “We have to be working with children and young people, staff and teachers, but also with families. We need to keep talking,” she said.

    A principal’s perspective

    Ainslie Primary School Principal Wendy Cave says schools must work with students to help them draw on protective behaviours, skills and strategies.

    Educators – many of whom may not have grown up with such technology – need to be on the front foot.

    “There’s such a lot that’s hidden in the online world and it’s important for us all to explore it, unpack it and work together to understand the risks and challenges and opportunities,” Wendy said.

    Kellie Britnell, Manager, Awareness and Capability, eSafety Commissioner (left) and Wendy Cave, Principal of Ainslie Primary

    What can parents do?

    Parents unsure of their role in all this can access a wealth of resources on the eSafety Commissioner website.

    It provides tips on helping children safely navigate the digital world and educating them to avoid harmful online experiences.

    Core to this are three key strategies:

    1. Be engaged, open and supportive

    • Share online time as part of family life. Play games together. Talk about favourite apps, games or websites.
    • Keep communication open.
    • Reassure your child they can always come to you.
    • Let them know you will not cut off internet access if they report feeling uncomfortable or unsafe when online – this is a real concern that may stop your child from communicating with you openly.
    • If you notice a change in behaviour or mood, talk to your child about it. If you are concerned, consider seeking professional help – from your GP, a psychologist or school counsellor.

    2. Set some rules

    • Set age-appropriate rules for devices and online access, with consequences for breaking them.
    • Get your child’s input.
    • Consider creating a family tech agreement
    • Model behaviour you would like to see.

    3. Use technology and get information

    • Take advantage of parental controls, based on your child’s age and experience.
    • Choose apps and games carefully and visit the App Store or Google Play for age ratings and consumer advice.

    Further resources

    Learn more about online safety via the ACT Education Directorate.

    Register to attend the directorate’s free online safety webinar series.

    Learn about the latest platforms in the eSafety Commissioner’s eSafety guide.

    Students can contact the ACT Children and Young People Commissioner.

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  • MIL-OSI: H2 Clipper Transforms Aviation and Aerospace Manufacturing with Patented Swarm Robotics Innovation

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SANTA BARBARA, Calif., April 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — H2 Clipper, Inc. (“H2C”), a leader in sustainable hydrogen-based infrastructure and transportation, has been granted U.S. Patent No. 12,234,035 for the company’s innovative approach to using autonomous and semi-autonomous robotic swarms in aircraft and aerospace manufacturing. This milestone marks H2C’s 15th awarded patent.

    The newly issued patent is a continuation of H2C’s foundational robotics patent (U.S. Patent No. 11,851,214) granted on December 26, 2023. It extends the scope of H2C’s proprietary robotics claims to expressly cover large-scale aviation and aerospace manufacturing. The use of Swarm Robotics in aerospace production significantly reduces manufacturing time and costs, while enabling unparalleled precision and continuous round-the-clock autonomous production.

    “The issuance of this patent marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of aerospace and aviation manufacturing. By replacing traditional assembly lines with robotic swarms, this breakthrough enables aircraft and large aerospace assets to be built faster, at a significantly lower cost, and with far greater precision,” said Rinaldo Brutoco, H2C Founder and CEO. “Conservative estimates based on current aerospace production benchmarks suggest this approach can reduce total manufacturing costs by 40% or more, and cut production timeframes by up to 60%, while simultaneously improving quality.”

    H2C’s newly patented system employs a network of robots that operate collaboratively and autonomously to construct large aerospace structures with unprecedented efficiency and a significantly smaller production facility footprint. The innovation includes:

    • Automated Manufacturing: Robots work in a coordinated “swarm” to assemble airframes, attach the exterior skin, install structural and internal components, perform bonding and fastening operations, conduct in-process quality inspections, and carry-out other complex, high-precision tasks.
    • AI-Driven Optimization: Machine learning and generative AI guide the robotic swarm to self-correct, improve manufacturing precision, reduce errors, and optimize construction timelines.
    • Scalability and Safety: The system uses built-in sensors and AI-driven oversight to safely manage all operations, assuring collision-free operation and eliminating the need for workers to operate at dangerous heights. With no fixed assembly line or gantries required, manufacturing can be supervised remotely and scaled across multiple locations.
    • Heavy-Lift Robotics Integration: The technology enables large-scale structures to be constructed entirely in place—horizontally or vertically—using autonomous robots capable of repositioning and aligning major components. This flexibility supports multiple assembly approaches while reducing infrastructure requirements and improving safety.

    Whereas traditionally, aircraft must be moved through multiple stages, requiring massive facilities, complex scheduling and high logistical overhead, these assets are built in place using H2C’s approach, eliminating costly movement, saving time, and reducing the need for assembly line infrastructure. H2C’s focus on Swarm Robotics arose from its pursuit of a manufacturing approach that would be suited for constructing its Pipeline-in-the-Sky™ airships. But it soon realized the applicability of the novel approach to addressing multiple challenges faced in all aviation and aerospace manufacturing. With the continuation patent now issued, the company plans to assemble a select group of industry leaders in aerospace engineering, robotics, artificial intelligence, regulatory affairs, and advanced manufacturing to guide the next phase of development and demonstration. This expert team will play a key role in shaping a technology roadmap that supports potential licensing to OEMs—and may lay the groundwork for a broader industry consortium to accelerate adoption of Swarm Robotics across the aerospace sector.

    “This patent represents a game-changing moment for aerospace manufacturing—a shift as significant as the invention of the assembly line itself,” added Brutoco. “Swarm Robotics gives OEMs the ability to build aircraft and spacecraft smarter, faster, and more affordably than ever before, opening the door to a new era in aviation and the future of flight.”

    H2C was selected in 2021 for inclusion in Dassault Systèmes’ prestigious 3DEXPERIENCE® Lab accelerator program; and in 2024, H2C and Dassault agreed on a renewed three-year contract to further develop robotic software for this novel construction method.

    H2C is represented in intellectual property matters by John C. Serio, a Partner in the Boston Intellectual Property and Technology Group at Withers Worldwide.

    About H2 Clipper, Inc. (H2C)
    H2C is the developer of high-speed, Pipeline-in-the-Sky™ hydrogen-powered airships for long distance global transport that use no fossil fuels and have a host of commercial and humanitarian applications, and of the novel H2C Safety Pipe™ for “last mile” distribution of hydrogen to end users. Since 2008, the company has made significant strategic investments to research, develop, and patent core IP in modern airship design, including advanced software systems, and midstream solutions for efficient delivery of both gaseous and liquid hydrogen.

    Media Contact:
    Lisa Murray
    Trevi Communications, Inc.
    lisa@trevicomm.com

    Photos accompanying this announcement are available at:
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  • MIL-OSI: Trust Stamp Selected for CyberBoost Catalyse Program to Accelerate Global Growth in Cybersecurity in Singapore and APAC

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SINGAPORE, April 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Trust Stamp (Nasdaq: IDAI), the Privacy-First Identity Company™, has been selected to participate in the prestigious CyberBoost Catalyse program, an initiative led by the CyberSG Talent, Innovation and Growth (TIG) Collaboration Centre, powered by Plexal, and supported by the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) and the National University of Singapore (NUS). This competitive international program supports high-growth cybersecurity companies looking to expand their impact across Singapore, APAC the UK, and key global markets.

    Trust Stamp’s selection reflects its innovation in privacy-preserving, AI-powered identity verification technologies, and its proven ability to solve critical challenges in digital security, fraud prevention, and data privacy, without compromising usability or interoperability—key considerations for both governments and enterprises. Through CyberBoost Catalyse, Trust Stamp will participate in intensive boot camps, expert-led sessions, and one-on-one mentoring to further develop its market strategies, engage with global investors, and scale its solutions in international markets.

    The program offers participants a unique opportunity to gain deep market insights, build strategic partnerships, and engage with cybersecurity leaders in Singapore and beyond. Trust Stamp will leverage this platform to explore new opportunities across the Asia Pacific region and accelerate the adoption of its privacy-first biometric authentication technologies in sectors such as financial services, government, healthcare, and digital infrastructure.

    “This opportunity to participate in CyberBoost Catalyse marks a key milestone in our global expansion strategy. Singapore is a world leader in cybersecurity innovation, and being part of this program enables us to refine our market approach while building meaningful partnerships across Asia and beyond. We look forward to collaborating with the CSA, Plexal, NUS, and fellow participants to bring scalable, secure, and privacy-enhancing identity solutions to new markets,” said Ajmir Safi, Vice President, APAC, Trust Stamp.

    Through CyberBoost Catalyse, Trust Stamp aims to accelerate its mission of empowering individuals and organizations with ethical, privacy-first identity solutions that drive digital inclusion and resilience across borders.

    For more information about Trust Stamp and its initiatives, visit www.truststamp.ai.

    Inquiries
    Trust Stamp                                                   Email: Shareholders@truststamp.ai

    Ajmir Safi

    Vice President, Trust Stamp APAC  

    About Trust Stamp

    Trust Stamp is a global provider of AI-powered services for use in multiple sectors including banking and finance, regulatory compliance, government, healthcare, real estate, communications, and humanitarian services. Its technology empowers organizations via advanced solutions that reduce fraud, tokenize and secure data, securely authenticate users while protecting personal privacy, reduce friction in digital transactions, and increase operational efficiency, enabling customers to accelerate secure financial inclusion and reach and serve a broader base of users worldwide.

    With team members from twenty-two nationalities in eight countries across North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa, Trust Stamp trades on the Nasdaq Capital Market (Nasdaq: IDAI).

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    All statements in this release that are not based on historical fact are “forward-looking statements” including within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and the provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The information in this announcement may contain forward-looking statements and information related to, among other things, the company, its business plan and strategy, and its industry. These statements reflect management’s current views with respect to future events-based information currently available and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause the company’s actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made. The company does not undertake any obligation to revise or update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after such date or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

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  • MIL-OSI: AssetVal and Restb.ai to Modernize Broker Price Opinions with AI-Powered Visual Validation

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    DALLAS, April 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AssetVal, a valuation industry leader known for delivering high-quality Broker Price Opinions (BPOs), is partnering with Restb.ai, a trusted innovator in computer vision AI for the mortgage industry, today announced the integration of Restb.ai’s advanced computer vision technology to elevate the consistency and accuracy of its residential BPO offerings. This AI-driven enhancement enables AssetVal to validate the condition and quality of both subject properties and comparables, helping reduce valuation drift and deliver more consistent price opinions at scale.

    Broker Price Opinions – long a staple of real estate’s valuation ecosystem – are often vulnerable to variation between agents and assignments. Deploying Restb.ai’s property intelligence capabilities helps AssetVal deliver a new level of objectivity and precision to BPO analysis, modernizing the process while maintaining its trusted human foundation.

    “At AssetVal, we’ve built our reputation on delivering high-quality valuations – and BPOs are no exception,” said Tami Rund, CEO at AssetVal. “Restb.ai’s AI solutions allow us to validate property condition and quality more consistently to improve BPO accuracy, giving our clients greater confidence in every price opinion we deliver.”

    Enhancing BPO accuracy leveraging visual intelligence
    AssetVal’s integration of Restb.ai brings powerful automation to its BPO workflow, enabling:

    • Heightening the quality of BPOs: Leveraging Restb.ai solutions to detect property conditions and quality more consistently and objectively.
    • Greater BPO accuracy: By more accurately matching comparables of similar condition and quality, AssetVal improves alignment with true market value.
    • Reduced valuation drift: The new capabilities help mitigate inconsistencies between multiple BPOs on the same property, an ongoing challenge in high-volume servicing environments.

    “AssetVal is setting a new standard for BPO quality,” said Tony Pistilli, President, Valuation at Restb.ai. “By embedding our computer vision capabilities, they’re enabling their broker network to focus on valuation insights instead of subjective image review, all while improving consistency across the board.”

    A legacy of quality powered by innovation
    Founded in 1995, AssetVal has built a legacy of valuation excellence delivering BPOs, appraisals, inspections, and data and analytics to some of the nation’s largest servicers and investment banks. The company’s reputation for meeting tight timelines and exceeding compliance standards is bolstered by meeting the highest standards in data protection and privacy (SOC 2 Type II certification) and proprietary compliance tools supported by a robust vendor panel.

    With offices in Colorado and Texas, AssetVal is known as the leading valuation firm with a strong focus on BPOs. Its latest innovation with Restb.ai further reflects its commitment to quality and modernization.

    For more information, visit assetval.com and restb.ai.

    About AssetVal
    AssetVal, Valuation Solutions, AssetVal Inc., a woman owned business, was founded on May 5, 1995. AssetVal is a full spectrum valuation provider working with servicers, investors and originators. Founded in the real estate and valuation space, AssetVal has spent the last 30 years developing and continuously improving upon its proprietary web application, building the most experienced vendor panel, and perfecting its ordering and QC processes to provide top-tier products and services.

    AssetVal was one of the first to develop an advanced proprietary web-based valuation application. Its in-house development team – taking advantage of emerging technologies – has continuously enhanced and upgraded its application. AssetVal has been providing products and services to some of the nation’s largest servicers, investment banks and originators for over 30 years. With the use of in-house technology and third-party partners such as Restb.ai, AssetVal provides some of the best technology and industry leveraged products for an integrated approach.

    About Restb.ai
    Restb.ai, the leader in AI-powered computer vision for real estate, provides image recognition and data enrichment solutions for many of the industry’s top brands and leading innovators in the mortgage industry with AI solutions for valuations and appraisals. Its advanced AI-powered technology automatically analyzes property imagery to unlock visual insights at scale – including property conditions – empowering mortgage, valuation, and appraisal firms with relevant and actionable property intelligence. Its proprietary artificial intelligence technology transforms property imagery into actionable insights, helping clients unlock new value from visual data and providing deep insight into each of the 1 million property photos uploaded daily.

    Media contacts:
    Restb.ai
    Maya Makarem | maya@restb.ai
    or
    Kevin Hawkins | WAV Group
    206-866-1220
    kevin@wavgroup.com.

    Photos accompanying this announcement are available at:
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  • MIL-OSI: Stobix Launches Privacy-First Crypto Platform With High-Yield Investments and Lightning-Fast Futures Trading

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Tortola, British Virgin Islands, April 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Stobix, a next-generation crypto trading platform, today announces the official launch of its all-in-one solution designed for users seeking greater privacy, flexibility, and performance in digital asset trading. The platform blends a seamless onboarding experience with high-yield investment products, up to 100x leveraged futures, and intuitive tools — all built for clarity, speed, and smarter decision-making.

    As demand grows for accessible, high-performance crypto platforms, Stobix delivers a user-centric alternative that lowers entry barriers while offering professional-grade features. With streamlined wallet-based onboarding via Wallet Connect, Google, Twitter, or Web3 options, users can start trading in seconds — no complicated verification processes, no friction.

    “Stobix is built for users who want control — not complexity,” said a company spokesperson. “We’re creating an environment where crypto trading is fast, intuitive, and private — without sacrificing power or performance.”

    At the core of the platform is Stobix Futures, enabling lightning-fast crypto derivatives trading with up to 100x leverage. Backed by deep liquidity and smart risk management features, this offering caters to active traders who need real-time execution and responsive tools to navigate volatile markets confidently.

    ​​For those seeking consistent returns with less exposure, Dual Investment provides an easy-to-use, passive income product offering highly competitive APRs across major assets including BTC, ETH, SOL, and ADA. Whether users are holding long-term or hedging short-term, Stobix offers clear, structured ways to grow portfolios without active trading.

    The Stobix Wallet supports over 100 digital assets and provides fast, secure access for deposits, withdrawals, and portfolio management. Its interface is built for simplicity — removing complexity while ensuring full control over funds.

    As part of its product roadmap, Stobix is preparing to release Pulse AI, a proprietary trading signal suite designed to support more informed, timely trading decisions. Built to complement — not replace — user strategies, Pulse helps traders spot trends, gauge sentiment, and respond faster.

    By integrating artificial intelligence into its trading suite, Stobix gives its users a competitive edge, allowing them to act quickly and intelligently—whether they’re trading futures or making investment decisions.

    To strengthen long-term engagement, the platform also features a crypto rewards system that incentivizes activity across the ecosystem — from asset holding to community participation and task completion.

    Designed with a privacy-first philosophy, Stobix empowers users in both developed and emerging markets to access advanced financial tools without unnecessary data disclosure. The platform’s global scalability and modular architecture make it a compelling option for traders and investors seeking a smarter, cleaner alternative to legacy exchanges.

    Stobix is now live. Visit https://stobix.com to explore the platform and experience the future of crypto trading — faster, simpler, and on your terms.

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: Samsung Bolsters its U.S. Gaming Market Presence with Odyssey 3D

    Source: Samsung

    Samsung Electronics America today announced its plans to strengthen its presence in the U.S. gaming industry with the upcoming release of its latest gaming monitor, Odyssey 3D.
    From March 24-28, Samsung hosted “eXperience 2025,” an exclusive event for key North American customers at Fairmont Austin in Texas. This year, the event brought together nearly 600 major clients, including MicroCenter, Best Buy, Amazon and Walmart.
    The event served as a platform for Samsung to unveil its newest gaming monitor lineups in front of customers, including its 2025 flagship products — Odyssey 3D (G90XF), Odyssey OLED G8 (G81SF) and Odyssey G9 (G91F) models.

    Various innovations in the gaming experience were showcased at the site, catching the eyes of attendees. Key highlights include 3D technology that offers a genuine three-dimensional experience, AI-powered conversion from 2D content to 3D, and VESA DisplayHDR True Black picture technology.
    Particularly well received was the glasses-free 3D experience, which utilizes a lenticular lens on the front panel and a front-facing stereo camera to create innovative immersion.
    “With the Odyssey 3D (G90XF), Samsung is pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in gaming displays. From glasses-free 3D to AI-powered video conversion, this is the kind of innovation that gets Micro Center’s audience of future-forward gamers excited for what’s next,” said Dan Ackerman, Editor-in-Chief at Micro Center, who participated in the event.

    Alongside the event, Samsung officially opened reservations for the Odyssey 3D (G90XF), Odyssey OLED G8 (G81SF), and Odyssey G9 (G91F) models on March 25 via Samsung.com. As part of a limited time offer, customers who reserve early will receive $50 off during the pre-order period, giving them early access to the next evolution in gaming displays. For more information, please visit here.
    According to the International Data Corporation (IDC), Samsung achieved a 28% market share in revenue in the North American gaming monitor market last year, marking a record performance that widened the gap with the second-place competitor from 2% to 9%.
    “Samsung remains committed to pushing the boundaries of display technology, and our latest Odyssey gaming monitor lineup launching in March will set a new standard for performance and experience,” said David Phelps, Head of the Display Division, Samsung Electronics America. “With cutting-edge features designed for competitive and casual gamers alike, we are excited to bring these next generation displays to the U.S. alongside our customers and reinforce our leadership in the gaming industry.”

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  • MIL-OSI: Drone Surveying Market One of The Fastest Growing Segments of the Drone Industry as Revenue Opportunity Climbs

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    PALM BEACH, Fla., April 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FN Media Group News Commentary – The US Drone Surveying Market has been the Global Market Leader in recent years and is expected to continue for years to come. The US has been the market leader in the drone industry since the start of the drone revolution. Across industries, companies have employed drones for their day-to-day operations. Industries such as pharmaceuticals, mining, real estate, and agriculture are some of the prominent end-use industries for the drone surveying market. According to an industry report, the US drone surveying market is expected to witness double-digit market growth in the forecast period and is expected to reach a valuation of US$ 2540.0 million by the end of 2033. The construction and mining industry is expected to be the market leader in the demand for drone surveying services. Increased spending from governments and rising demand for residential and commercial spaces would add a significantly high pace to the overall drone surveying demand in the US. The report said; “Why Land Survey Commands Largest Market Share? The drone land survey as a service is a common one among all industries. The demand for land surveys arises from sectors such as construction, mining, energy, real estate, public administration, and agriculture among others. That is why land survey services contribute most to the drone survey company’s revenue. The drone land survey holds around 53% of the total market share in the drone survey industry. With the help of drone land surveys, companies/institutions get their desired datasets which ultimately help them in making informed decisions. For example, a land survey for infrastructure development can help companies and planning and development by providing required 3D maps or images. It is expected that the land survey market to remain the top revenue contributor for drone survey service providers.”   Active Companies in the drone industry today include ZenaTech, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZENA), Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR), Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: PLTR), EHang (NASDAQ: EH), Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: RCAT).

    Fact.MR continued: “Construction Industry to Contribute Most to the Drone Surveying Service Demand. The spending on infrastructural development has been all-time high across the major economies of the world. The market players are taking the help of drone service providers in different stages of planning and development. Drone surveying companies provide services for the use of town planning, land record digitalization, urban city development, and other development-related services. With the help of drones, companies are able to cover increased areas (acres of land/area) within no time, and with precise and accurate data. These collected images and data can be easily converted into meaningful output, which can be useful in the planning and development of urban towns. Drone surveying has been very useful for the construction industry by providing important insights with minimal cost and improved efficiency.”

    ZenaTech (NASDAQ:ZENA) Closes Second Southeast Region Acquisition, Wallace Surveying Corporation, Set to Become the Third Acquisition to Power Its National Drone as a Service (DaaS) Business – ZenaTech, Inc. (FSE: 49Q) (BMV: ZENA) (“ZenaTech”), a technology company specializing in AI (Artificial Intelligence) drone, Drone-as-a-Service (DaaS), enterprise SaaS and Quantum Computing solutions, announces that it has closed the acquisition of Wallace Surveying Corporation (“Wallace”) of West Palm Beach, Florida, a well-established land survey company with thirty years of experience. Wallace provides construction and land development surveys delivering accurate and reliable data that supports project planning and design for developers, contractors, engineers, and architect customers.

    This is ZenaTech’s second acquisition in the Southeast region as part of a larger national roll-up strategy to disrupt the land survey industry by accelerating the use of drones for speed and accuracy benefits. The acquisition also further powers the Company’s national Drone as a Service, or DaaS, business as the third US acquisition set to provide access to the ZenaDrone 1000 and the IQ series. These multifunction drones are set to provide a variety of services including power line inspections, precision agriculture, law enforcement, and search and rescue for natural disasters such as hurricanes.

    “Wallace Surveying Corporation is well respected in the South Florida business community with longstanding existing customer relationships. Its team brings considerable expertise toward our goal of innovating land surveys at scale leveraging advanced drone data collection, data management, mapping and digital deliverables. This acquisition is another step towards our vision to create a national DaaS business, bringing AI drone efficiencies and precision to a variety of legacy verticals and manual tasks,” said CEO Shaun Passley, Ph.D.

    ZenaTech’s Drones as a Service or DaaS model is similar to Software as a Service (SaaS), but instead of providing software solutions over the Internet, the company will offer ZenaDrone solutions and services on a subscription or pay-per-use basis. Customers can conveniently access drones for eliminating manual or time-consuming tasks achieving more precision, such as for surveying, inspections, security and law enforcement, or farming precision agriculture applications, without having to buy, operate, or maintain the drones themselves.

    The DaaS business model offers customers such as government agencies, real estate developers, construction firms, farmers or energy companies reduced upfront costs as there is no need to purchase expensive drones, as well as convenience, as there is no need to manage maintenance and operation. The model also offers scalability to use more often or less often based on business needs and enables access to advanced drone technology sensors or attachments like spraying, without the need for specialized training.

    Accurate land surveys are essential for the planning, designing, and executing of roads, bridges, and building projects for cities, commercial, and residential projects, and are required for legal purposes. Remotely piloted drones with an array of sensors and cameras, LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging), and GPS systems for capturing high-resolution pictures and data are revolutionizing the land survey industry gathering aerial data across expansive terrains in a matter of hours instead of weeks or months using more traditional photogrammetry methods. Continued… Read this full release by visiting: https://www.financialnewsmedia.com/news-zena/.

    In Additional ZENA News: ZenaTech’s (NASDAQ:ZENA) 2024 Financial Results Shows Revenue and Assets Increase.

    2024 Financial Results:

    • As of December 31, 2024, and consistent with its recent 6K filing, ZenaTech’s 2024 full-year revenue increased by 7% to $1.96 million as compared to $1.82 million for the full year of 2023 (all figures in $Cdn. dollars)
    • Comprehensive loss for the period was ($4.04 million) versus ($.251 million) last year due to increased one-time costs of listing on Nasdaq Capital Market from lawyers, accountants, auditors, financial advisor (investment banker) and other going public expenses
    • Assets have increased over 110% to $34.6 million at year-end 2024, up from $16.4 million at year-end 2023. This is due to the company’s acquisition of three patents, and a total of four software companies. In addition, the company has signed multiple Letters of Intent (LOIs) as part of an acquisition strategy that will tremendously increase future revenue
    • Liabilities continue to be low, having increased $3.7 million to $12.8 million at year-end 2024 from $9.1 million at year-end 2023
    • The Company’s ratio of debt to total capitalization is 31%, which is well within the accepted standard of less than 50%
    • ZenaTech’s existing cash and funds available through lines of credit will be sufficient to finance the next 12 months of the company’s operations. We anticipate that cash generated internally, and lines of credit will be sufficient to fund our drone development and acquisitions
    • Additional information is available from ZenaTech’s 6K filing on the SEC EDGAR website. The company will be filing its 20F by the due date, which is April 30, 2024, for Private Foreign Issuers. Continued… Read this full release by visiting: https://www.zenatech.com/newsroom/.

    Other recent developments in the drone/aviation industries include:

    Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR) and Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: PLTR) recently announced a partnership today to build the AI foundation for the future of next-gen aviation technologies. For decades, the aviation industry has made only incremental improvements, constrained by legacy technology and a dominant duopoly in commercial aviation. With the rapid acceleration of AI, as well as breakthroughs in distributed electric propulsion, the industry is now poised for change.

    The two plan to leverage Palantir Foundry and AIP to accelerate the scaling of Archer’s aircraft manufacturing capabilities at its facilities in Georgia and Silicon Valley, with the intent to advance the development of software solutions to drive innovation across the entire value chain.

    This would include the development of next-gen software utilizing AI to improve a range of aviation systems, including air traffic control, movement control and route planning, with the goal of improving efficiency, safety and affordability across the industry.

    Archer and Palantir will formalize this partnership later today during a signing ceremony between Palantir co-founder and CEO, Alex Karp, and Archer founder and CEO, Adam Goldstein, at Palantir’s AIPCon.

    EHang (NASDAQ: EH), the world’s leading Urban Air Mobility (UAM) technology platform company, recently announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Guangdong EHang General Aviation Co., Ltd. (“EHang General Aviation”), and its joint venture company in Hefei, Hefei HeYi Aviation Co., Ltd. (“HeYi Aviation”), have been granted the first batch of Air Operator Certificates (“OC”) for civil human-carrying pilotless aerial vehicles by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (“CAAC”).

    This milestone officially marks the launch of China’s human-carrying flight era in the low-altitude economy, allowing citizens and consumers to purchase flight tickets for low-altitude tourism, urban sightseeing, and diverse commercial human-carrying flight services at related operation sites in Guangzhou and Hefei. In the future, operators will also gradually expand into more other scenarios such as urban commuting based on operational conditions legally and compliantly. The issuance of the first batch of OCs sets a new benchmark for the low-altitude economy and urban air mobility and further unleashing a more powerful vitality of the new-quality productive forces.

    Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: RCAT), a drone technology company integrating robotic hardware and software for military, government, and commercial operations, recently reported its financial results for the 2024 Transition Period (as of December 31, 2024 and the eight months then ended) and provides a corporate update.

    “Red Cat’s partnerships and global expansion strategy is already yielding strong results. Over the past few months, we’ve introduced the Black Widow and Edge 130 drones to key international markets, including the Middle East, Asia Pacific, and soon Latin America,” said Jeff Thompson, Red Cat CEO. “This momentum underscores growing global interest in our Family of Systems. The ongoing development of Black Widow for the U.S. Army’s SRR Program of Record, bolstered by AI partners like Palantir and Palladyne, we’re not only meeting immediate defense needs—we’re ensuring our warfighters and allies are well equipped for rapidly-evolving battlefield.”

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  • MIL-OSI: Centri Capital Conference Scheduled for April 2025 at Nasdaq in NYC

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    NEW YORK, April 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via InvestorWire — Centri Business Consulting, LLC, a highly respected accounting and advisory firm, is pleased to announce the Centri Capital Conference, an exclusive event designed for investment bankers, private equity investors, venture capitalists, and other capital markets participants. The event will take place on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at Nasdaq in New York City.

    With an insights-packed agenda featuring in-depth company presentations from C-suite leaders, high-powered meetings, and a distinguished roster of industry experts, this exclusive event will bring together hundreds of attendees from across the investment community. Invited experts will share invaluable perspectives on leveraging technology-driven growth opportunities while navigating broader market volatility.

    This invite-only event will explore a diverse range of topics across the rapidly evolving global capital markets. The conference is especially well-timed following Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s recent remarks on the “highly uncertain environment.” While the FOMC projects additional rate cuts in 2025, concerns about inflation, weakening consumer sentiment, geopolitical instability, increasing trade restrictions, and the rising likelihood of global conflicts continue to shape market conditions.

    Michael Aiello, CEO & Managing Partner of Centri, stated: “The Centri Capital Conference is instrumental in fostering collaborative relationships between seasoned capital market professionals searching for new opportunities and innovative companies seeking access to risk capital, market exposure, and long-term strategic partnerships. We’ve curated an incredible lineup of presenting companies and expert speakers who will provide valuable insights on the future of the capital markets. It is a must-attend event in the deal space.”

    The conference will feature a curated lineup of 50+ high-growth companies spanning healthcare, life sciences, disruptive technology, and other rapidly expanding sectors. Attendees will have access to one-on-one meetings, gaining unique market insights, exploring synergies, and discussing future business roadmaps.

    Christopher Mora, Chief Revenue Officer, Partner, and Capital Markets Practice Leader at Centri, added: “The Centri Capital Conference is designed to maximize business productivity by creating an environment primed for networking, knowledge-sharing, and building lasting connections to support long-term growth.”

    Attendees will also engage directly with renowned thought leaders and seasoned experts through a series of dynamic panel discussions:

    • IPO Market: Trends, Pathway to Success, and Lessons Learned featuring J.D. Moriarty, CEO, ICR & Jay Heller, Head of Capital Markets, Nasdaq
    • Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Dynamics: Shaping the Future of Capital Markets featuring Edward McGee, CFO, Grayscale Investments
    • Cutting Through the Hype: How Growth-Stage Investors & Company CEOs Can Leverage AI featuring Mike Ryan, CEO, Bulletpoint Network
    • Market Disruptors: Capital Strategies for Innovative Companies featuring Sean McGann, Managing Director, Cantor Fitzgerald
    • Investment Trends: Venture Capital and Private Credit featuring John Pennett, Partner in Charge of Technology and Life Sciences Practice, EisnerAmper
    • Global Dynamics: Navigating Economic and Regulatory Shifts featuring Derek Dostel, Partner, Davis Polk

    The event will conclude with an evening reception, providing attendees with a relaxed environment to connect with industry peers and fellow professionals.

    As a premier event in the financial landscape, the Centri Capital Conference offers unparalleled education, networking, and collaborative opportunities, making it a must-attend for investors and executives active in the capital markets.

    Companies and investors interested in presenting, attending, or sponsoring the Centri Capital Conference can register here.

    About Centri Business Consulting, LLC

    Centri Business Consulting provides the highest quality advisory consulting services by being reliable and responsive to its clients’ needs. The firm specializes in financial reporting, internal controls, technical accounting research, valuation, mergers & acquisitions, tax, CFO and HR advisory services for companies of various sizes and industries. From complex technical accounting transactions to monthly financial reporting, Centri’s professionals offer the specialized expertise, and multilayered skill sets necessary to ensure projects are completed timely and accurately.

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    IBN consists of financial brands introduced to the investment public over the course of 18+ years. With IBN, we have amassed a collective audience of millions of social media followers. These distinctive investor brands aim to fulfill the unique needs of a growing base of client-partners. IBN will continue to expand our branded network of highly influential properties, leveraging the knowledge and energy of specialized teams of experts to serve our increasingly diversified list of clients.
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  • MIL-OSI: iQor Strengthens Industry-Leading Analytics With OpenAI to Reimagine Voice of the Customer

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — iQor CXBPO™, a recognized leader in customer experience business process outsourcing (BPO), today announced an agreement with OpenAI that will enhance its industry-leading analytics capabilities at unprecedented scale. As the first CXBPO to collaborate with OpenAI in this way, iQor will leverage cutting-edge AI to deliver real-time, actionable insights on hundreds of millions of customer interactions, enabling businesses to refine their CX strategies and achieve superior outcomes in product, policy, and process.

    “Making strategic investments in innovation will continue to set iQor apart as the BPO partner of choice. To that end, working closely with OpenAI is the next logical step for our industry-leading advanced analytics solutions,” said iQor President and CEO Chris Crowley. “By integrating OpenAI’s cutting-edge AI models, we’re enhancing our analytics capabilities and positioning iQor to remain at the forefront of CX intelligence. This collaboration reflects our commitment to utilizing the power of data and intelligence in our business and will empower our clients to achieve exceptional performance at scale, driving lasting business outcomes.”

    As an industry pioneer in data intelligence, iQor is taking its analytics to unparalleled heights by integrating OpenAI’s state-of-the-art capabilities into its offering. Part of iQor’s infinityAiQ platform, the collaboration accelerates the use of agentic AI and further strengthens iQor’s commitment to being the industry’s analytics leader, providing clients with deeper, more valuable insights than ever before.

    “iQor understands the power of data in shaping customer experiences, and we’re eager to help them to bring AI-driven intelligence to CX so businesses can rapidly uncover patterns, predict customer needs, and implement data-driven strategies at scale,” said James Dyett, Head of Enterprise and Strategic Sales at OpenAI.

    iQor will deploy ChatGPT Enterprise, integrate OpenAI’s API tools, and gain early access to OpenAI’s most advanced large language models (LLMs) and developer tools. These innovations will provide iQor’s clients with the latest in AI-driven CX solutions, natural language processing (NLP), and predictive analytics, helping them engage customers more effectively and optimize operations.

    “Our goal is to use OpenAI’s powerful AI tools to supercharge iQor’s digital capabilities,” said iQor Chief Digital Officer Pj Singh. “By embedding OpenAI’s advanced models into our proprietary infinityAiQ™ platform, we’re accelerating the technical power behind our analytics. This integration allows us to address complex CX challenges like real-time sentiment analysis, predictive insights, and AI-driven automation, enabling our clients to make smarter decisions, enhance efficiency, and stay ahead of the competition.”

    iQor’s commitment to delivering next-level analytics and insights for its clients is reflected in its strategic use of OpenAI’s tools to transform vast amounts of customer data into actionable intelligence while maintaining the company’s secure data infrastructure.

    “We are deeply committed to helping our clients achieve their business goals with intelligence and agility,” said iQor Chief Commercial Officer Jason Grier. “This collaboration with OpenAI isn’t just about providing insights—it’s about delivering real, actionable strategies that accelerate growth. By combining OpenAI’s innovative AI models with our world-class CX expertise, we’re bringing a new level of differentiation to the market that will drive better customer experiences, faster outcomes, and measurable business success.”

    To learn more about how iQor and OpenAI are transforming AI-powered CX, visit www.iqor.com/openai.

    About iQor CXBPO™
    iQor CXBPO™ is a trusted partner in intelligent customer experience solutions, delivering exceptional results for global brands. With 40,000 employees across 10 countries, we combine 30 years of industry expertise with cutting-edge AI-driven innovations to optimize customer interactions at every stage. Our agile, scalable solutions ensure seamless omnichannel engagement, driving loyalty and measurable business success. Recognized as a Great Place to Work® and a leader in CX excellence, we elevate performance through a people-first approach, operational expertise, and secure, technology-enabled solutions. Learn more at iQor.com.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Prof Thomas Hartung – Exposome Moonshot Project

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    The Human Exposome Moonshot Project is a bold initiative to map how environmental exposures shape human health from conception to old age. Much like the Human Genome Project transformed genetics, the Human Exposome Project seeks to revolutionize our understanding of disease origins, public health, and environmental policy. Today, we know that up to 90% of chronic diseases are linked to environmental factors—ranging from pollutants and diet to social stressors. However, a comprehensive understanding of these exposures remains elusive.

    Prof Hartung is on the Organising Committee of the Exposome Moonshot Project. He will be in the UK, ahead of the first Human Exposome Moonshot Forum in Washington in May, speaking at the International Network for Governmental Science Advice conference.

    Journalists were invited to attend this briefing to meet Prof Hartung and learn more about how the Human Exposome Moonshot Project will redefine environmental health and public policy on a global scale over the next decades. He covered:

    • What is the Human Exposome, and why is it as significant as the Human Genome Project?
    • How do environmental exposures contribute to major diseases, and what percentage of disease burden can be attributed to these factors?
    • Why is now the right time for a Human Exposome Moonshot? What technological breakthroughs make it feasible today?
    • What key advances in artificial intelligence, exposomics, and real-time exposure monitoring are driving this initiative?
    • How will the project impact healthcare, drug development, and regulatory science?
    • What role will governments, industry, and public health organizations play in shaping and implementing the exposome agenda?
    • How can stakeholders—scientists, policymakers, businesses, and the public—get involved in this initiative?
    • What are the expected short- and long-term outcomes of the Human Exposome Project, and how will success be measured?

    Speakers included:

    Prof Thomas Hartung, Professor at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, the Whiting School of Engineering, Georgetown University, Washington D.C., and University of Konstanz, Germany and Director at the Centers for Alternatives to Animal Testing (CAAT) in the US and Europe. 

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Defense News: Marines, Air Force fight as a joint force for the first time in the Navy’s Joint Simulation Environment

    Source: United States Navy

    NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER AIRCRAFT DIVISION, Patuxent River, Md. – For the first time, U.S. Marine Corps F-35 and Air Force F-22 pilots trained as a joint fighting force in the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division’s (NAWCAD) Joint Simulation Environment (JSE) at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, March 24-27.

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  • MIL-OSI: Nutanix Announces 2025 .NEXT Event Lineup: Shape the Next Era of AI, Cloud Native, and Hybrid Multicloud Innovation

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SAN JOSE, Calif., April 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nutanix (NASDAQ: NTNX), a leader in hybrid multicloud computing, today announced the programming for its .NEXT 2025 event, set to take place in Washington, D.C., from May 7-9, 2025.

    As artificial intelligence and cloud native applications continue to revolutionize IT strategies, .NEXT 2025 will bring together industry leaders, executives, developers, IT professionals, and thought leaders to explore the future of edge, datacenter, and cloud infrastructure. Attendees will gain valuable insights into emerging trends, best practices, and innovative strategies to optimize application and data management to simply, securely, and seamlessly run anything, anywhere.

    The event will feature expert-led sessions and speakers to help attendees discover how to maximize cloud platform innovation to do more for their business. .NEXT will feature keynote speakers who are leaders and visionaries in their fields, including:

    • José Andrés – Chef, Restaurateur, and Author of Change the Recipe
    • Evy Poumpouras – Former Special Agent with the U.S. Secret Service, Broadcast TV Host & Commentator, and Author of Becoming Bulletproof

    Attendees will also hear from Nutanix customers, including Micron, Military Sealift Command & the U.S. Navy, and Tractor Supply, who will share real-world success stories and best practices for leveraging Nutanix solutions to:

    • Realize value from enterprise AI anywhere.
    • Simplify VM-container convergence with one platform to run apps and data anywhere.
    • Enhance resilience, security, and operations for the most critical and sensitive apps and data.
    • Efficiently operate at enterprise scale across private, public and hybrid clouds.

    Nutanix partners will hear firsthand from company leadership about how we empower our partners to achieve sustainable growth through shared success. Through the exclusive partner breakout sessions, partners will be equipped with the knowledge, resources, and support to address the evolving needs of customers, learning how to leverage the power of the Nutanix partner ecosystem, activate and accelerate sales cycles, and unlock routes to market.

    President and CEO Rajiv Ramaswami, as well as other Nutanix executives, will take the stage to share the latest innovations in hybrid multicloud, cloud native applications, and generative AI. Attendees will gain a clear vision of how Nutanix is driving transformation for CXOs, infrastructure and operations teams, cloud architects, and platform engineers through the Nutanix Cloud Platform and strategic partnerships.

    Attendees will have the opportunity for hands-on labs, education courses, certification opportunities, and a broad range of expert sessions including:

    • AI and ML in the Enterprise
    • Datacenter, Edge and Hybrid Cloud
    • Cloud Native Applications
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  • MIL-OSI: Verity Announces Agreement with Minnesota Soybean Processors to Track and Verify Sustainable Agriculture Attributes

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    ENGLEWOOD, Colo., April 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Verity Holdings, LLC (“Verity”), is pleased to announce we have partnered with Minnesota Soybean Processors (“MnSP”) to implement Verity’s proprietary track and trace software. This collaboration aims to unlock additional value for MnSP through export premiums while streamlining compliance reporting and auditability.

    “This partnership with MnSP is a great example of how Verity’s technology empowers producers to capture and communicate the value of sustainable agriculture,” said Kimberly Bowron, President of Verity. “By leveraging our advanced data verification and supply chain transparency solutions, MnSP can document key attributes with confidence, ensuring that sustainably grown soybeans translate into real value for farmers, processors, and international buyers alike.”

    This partnership reinforces Verity and MnSP’s commitment to expanding opportunities in international markets for sustainably certified products, such as those derived from regeneratively grown soybeans. Both companies share the view that this is the first of many opportunities to create value by ensuring complete traceability from farm to finished products.

    Since 2003, MnSP has operated a soy crush plant that processes 100,000-plus bushels per day; a refinery for producing feedstock for edible oil and biofuels out of crude soybean oil; and a 41 million gallon per year biodiesel-production plant that has operated for 20 years, located in Brewster, Minnesota.

    About Verity
    Verity Holdings, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Gevo, Inc (NASDAQ: GEVO), is pioneering the ability to track, verify, and quantify carbon intensity across the entire carbon cycle. Through its proprietary digital MRV (Measure, Report, Verify) platform, which is powered by distributed ledger technology, Verity offers comprehensive carbon project development and accounting services. These services are designed to enhance the environmental value across entire business systems, maximizing the value of carbon and sustainability efforts at each stage. Verity is at the forefront of creating the ability to track, verify, and empirically value carbon intensity across the full carbon lifecycle.

    About Gevo
    Gevo, Inc. is a next-generation diversified energy company committed to fueling America’s future with cost-effective, drop-in fuels that contribute to energy security, abate carbon, and strengthen rural communities to drive economic growth. Gevo’s innovative technology can be used to make a variety of renewable products, including SAF, motor fuels, chemicals, and other materials that provide U.S.-made solutions. By investing in the backbone of rural America, Gevo’s business model includes developing, financing, and operating production facilities that create jobs and revitalize communities. Gevo owns and operates one of the largest dairy-based renewable natural gas (“RNG”) facilities in the United States, turning by-products into clean, reliable energy. We also operate an ethanol plant with an adjacent carbon capture and sequestration (“CCS”) facility, further solidifying America’s leadership in energy innovation. Additionally, Gevo owns the world’s first production facility for specialty alcohol-to-jet (“ATJ”) fuels and chemicals. Gevo’s market-driven “pay for performance” approach regarding carbon and other sustainability attributes, helps ensure value is delivered to our local economy. Through its Verity subsidiary, Gevo provides transparency, accountability, and efficiency in tracking, measuring and verifying various attributes throughout the supply chain. By strengthening rural economies, Gevo is working to secure a self-sufficient future and to make sure value is brought to the market.

    For more information, see www.gevo.com.

    About Minnesota Soy Processors
    Minnesota Soy Process is striving to become the largest independent soybean crush facility in the country and to grow into a diverse, vertically integrated leader in soybean processing, logistics and commodity management. MnSP wants to provide superior value to its customers, security for its employees, and returns to its shareholders. For more information, please visit mnsoy.com.

    Forward Looking Statement
    Certain statements in this press release may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements relate to a variety of matters, including, without limitation, Verity’s technology and platform, the commercial benefits of using the Verity platform, and the attributes of Verity’s platform, the value of sustainability premiums and other statements that are not purely statements of historical fact. These forward-looking statements are made based on the current beliefs, expectations and assumptions of the management of Gevo and are subject to significant risks and uncertainty. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements. All such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and Gevo undertakes no obligation to update or revise these statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Although Gevo believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, these statements involve many risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from what may be expressed or implied in these forward-looking statements. For a further discussion of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from those expressed in these forward-looking statements, as well as risks relating to the business of Gevo in general, see the risk disclosures in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Gevo for the year ended December 31, 2023, and in subsequent reports on Forms 10-Q and 8-K and other filings made with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission by Gevo.

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  • MIL-OSI: Philippine Airlines Names ibex Contact Center Partner of the Year

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    MANILA, Philippines, April 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ibex (NASDAQ: IBEX), a leading global provider of business process outsourcing (BPO) and AI-powered customer engagement technology solutions, today announced that Philippine Airlines (PAL), the Philippines’ flag carrier and only full-service network airline, recently awarded ibex its Top Overall Contact Center Partner Award for 2024.

    “Our partnership with ibex goes beyond performance—it reflects our shared commitment to PAL’s goal of being truly customer-obsessed,” said Mac Munsayac, Head of Customer Experience at Philippine Airlines. “By putting our people first, we ensure they’re empowered to put our customers at the heart of everything we do. That’s how we achieved PAL Customer Support’s 2024 scores of 95% CSAT and +74 NPS for voice, and 92% CSAT with +78 NPS for non-voice—best-in-class results that showcase the dedication of our frontliners and partners.”

    Despite being PAL’s newest CX partner, ibex raised the bar by achieving the highest scorecard results among its global BPO partners.

    “This is a tremendous honor, and we are so proud to work with the premier airline in the Philippines,” said Potski Alvarez, President of ibex Philippines. “This award is a clear validation of ibex’s ability to deliver the best CX through our unique combination of amazing talent, world-class training and development, and industry-leading technology. We applaud PAL’s focus and commitment to delivering the best customer experience possible. Together, we are resetting the gold standard for their customers and helping deliver on PAL’s promise of gracious Filipino care that comes from the heart—one experience at a time.”

    ibex operates nine CX service centers across the Philippines, including – Quezon City, City of Mandaluyong, Pasig City, City of Parañaque, City of Muntinlupa, Davao City, and Tagbilaran City. The company recently celebrated the grand opening of its second site in Davao – located at Felcris Centrale, 40-D Quimpo Blvd, Talomo – and continues to look for new expansion opportunities in the Philippines.

    The revolutionary ibex Wave iX solution suite harnesses AI to assist agents in delivering hyper-personalized customer interactions that drive enhanced outcomes and profitability.

    ibex’s award-winning culture and unparalleled employee experience features a full range of fun activities and engagement events for employees year-round, including annual employee VIP events, ibex Idol global talent competition, ibex Sirens beauty pageant celebrating LGBTQIA+ employees, Customer Service Week and ongoing employee health and wellness programs.

    ibex has been recognized globally for its agent-first culture and outstanding employee experience. Recent awards include Philippines’ Best Employers 2024 by the Philippine Daily Inquirer and the 2023 Philippines Best Employer Brand Award by the Philippines Leadership Congress and Awards.

    “At ibex, we know that a better employee experience translates to a better customer experience, and we are focused on helping our agents succeed and advance their careers by creating the best workplace, training, tools, rewards, recognition, and opportunities,” added Potski.

    ibex offers highly competitive compensation and best-in-class benefits. New hires have access to industry-leading training and development programs to help them succeed and build their skills to advance in their careers.

    If you would like to join the winning ibex team, go to ibex.co to apply online. Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ibexphilippines/.

    About PAL

    Philippine Airlines (PAL) is the flag carrier of the Philippines and the country’s only full-service network airline. Established in 1941, it holds the distinction of being Asia’s first commercial airline. PAL operates a fleet of Boeing, Airbus, and De Havilland aircraft, offering scheduled nonstop flights from its hubs in Manila, Cebu, Clark, and Davao to 54 domestic and 38 international destinations across Asia, North America, and Oceania.

    Renowned for its signature heartfelt and gracious Filipino service, PAL plays a vital role in supporting the global economy through air cargo and charter services. It also serves the travel needs of overseas Filipinos, business travelers, tourists, and families from around the world.

    About ibex

    ibex delivers innovative business process outsourcing (BPO), smart digital marketing, online acquisition technology, and end-to-end customer engagement solutions to help companies acquire, engage and retain valuable customers. Today, ibex operates a global CX delivery center model consisting of approximately 30 operations facilities around the world, while deploying next generation technology to drive superior customer experiences for many of the world’s leading companies across retail, e-commerce, healthcare, fintech, utilities and logistics.

    ibex leverages its diverse global team of over 30,000 employees together with industry-leading technology, including the AI-powered ibex Wave iX solutions suite, to manage nearly 175 million critical customer interactions, adding over $2.2B in lifetime customer revenue each year and driving a truly differentiated customer experience. To learn more, visit our website at ibex.co and connect with us on LinkedIn.

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    Daniel.Burris@ibex.co

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  • MIL-OSI: SoftServe Partners with Google Cloud to Accelerate AI & Data Solution Development Worldwide

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    AUSTIN, Texas, April 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — With 73% of large companies globally saying they need to overhaul their data strategies to unlock AI’s value in a recent report by SoftServe, a premier IT consulting and digital services provider, the company today announced a new partnership with Google Cloud to accelerate development of AI-powered solutions and data initiatives.

    What does this mean for enterprise clients and the market?
    Siloed data slows productivity and creates inefficiencies. This multi-year agreement with Google Cloud will include investments in data solution development to accelerate implementations of next-gen products like Google Agentspace that can help clients speed time-to-value for the AI solutions SoftServe builds in collaboration with Google Cloud.

    Additionally, SoftServe will partner with Google Cloud on:

    • Deep-research initiatives: Developing the latest resources and access to technologies for clients to tap into transformational data initiatives and the next stages of AI, such as agentic AI and physical AI
    • Skill development: Fostering collaboration to elevate capabilities enabling clients to benefit from highly skilled delivery experts to drive progress and ingenuity
    • Supercharged industry value: Ensuring alignment between data frameworks, Google Cloud’s trusted platform, and SoftServe’s industry excellence in fields such as financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, and retail

    “SoftServe’s partnership with Google Cloud is the first step toward a streamlined partnership model that puts our clients at the center of data and AI innovations,” said Volodymyr Semenyshyn, Chief Revenue Officer at SoftServe. “AI continues to be the pinnacle of our solution development, which makes this partnership enable better benefits for enterprises seeking AI solutions, reduced implementation costs, and ROI validation. By working with Google Cloud, SoftServe can deliver better outcomes to clients on a global scale.”

    “Agentic AI presents significant opportunities for businesses to optimize data utilization and drive growth,” said Colleen Kapase, VP Channels & Partner Programs at Google Cloud. “By leveraging Google Cloud’s advanced AI and data tools, SoftServe can deliver specialized solutions that help customers address industry-specific challenges and drive tangible business transformation.”

    This agreement comes ahead of SoftServe’s presence at Google NEXT 2025, happening April 9-11 in Las Vegas, NV. SoftServe will showcase three enticing demos – the Gen AI Retail Shopping Assistant, Gen AI Intelligent Video Monitoring, and Gen AI Industrial Assistant – in booth #940 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center. Learn more at this link.

    Software is a Premier level Partner for Google Cloud in the Service Engagement Model and holds Specializations in Generative AI, Machine Learning, and Cloud Migration. SoftServe is also now listed as a Strategic Services Partner (SSP) under the new strategic partnership agreement with Google Cloud.

    To learn more about SoftServe’s partnership with Google Cloud, please visit this website.

    ABOUT SOFTSERVE
    SoftServe is a premier IT consulting and digital services provider. We expand the horizon of new technologies to solve today’s complex business challenges and achieve meaningful outcomes for our clients. Our boundless curiosity drives us to explore and reimagine the art of the possible. Clients confidently rely on SoftServe to architect and execute mature and innovative capabilities, such as digital engineering, data and analytics, cloud, and AI/ML.

    Our global reputation is gained from more than 30 years of experience delivering superior digital solutions at exceptional speed by top-tier engineering talent to enterprise industries, including high tech, financial services, healthcare, life sciences, retail, energy, and manufacturing. Visit our website, blog, LinkedIn, Facebook, and X (Twitter) pages for more information.

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  • MIL-OSI: Aurora Mobile Limited Files Its Annual Report on Form 20-F

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SHENZHEN, China, April 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aurora Mobile Limited (NASDAQ: JG) (“Aurora Mobile” or the “Company”), a leading provider of customer engagement and marketing technology services in China, today announced it has filed its annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 3, 2025. The annual report is available on the Company’s investor relations website at https://ir.jiguang.cn/.

    The Company will provide a hard copy of its annual report containing the audited consolidated financial statements, free of charge, to its shareholders and ADS holders upon request. Requests should be submitted to ir@jiguang.cn.

    About Aurora Mobile Limited

    Founded in 2011, Aurora Mobile (NASDAQ: JG) is a leading provider of customer engagement and marketing technology services in China. Since its inception, Aurora Mobile has focused on providing stable and efficient messaging services to enterprises and has grown to be a leading mobile messaging service provider with its first-mover advantage. With the increasing demand for customer reach and marketing growth, Aurora Mobile has developed forward-looking solutions such as Cloud Messaging and Cloud Marketing to help enterprises achieve omnichannel customer reach and interaction, as well as artificial intelligence and big data-driven marketing technology solutions to help enterprises’ digital transformation.

    For more information, please visit https://ir.jiguang.cn/.

    Safe Harbor Statement

    This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “confident” and similar statements. Among other things, the Business Outlook and quotations from management in this announcement, as well as Aurora Mobile’s strategic and operational plans, contain forward-looking statements. Aurora Mobile may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including but not limited to statements about Aurora Mobile’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: Aurora Mobile’s strategies; Aurora Mobile’s future business development, financial condition and results of operations; Aurora Mobile’s ability to attract and retain customers; its ability to develop and effectively market data solutions, and penetrate the existing market for developer services; its ability to transition to the new advertising-driven SAAS business model; its ability to maintain or enhance its brand; the competition with current or future competitors; its ability to continue to gain access to mobile data in the future; the laws and regulations relating to data privacy and protection; general economic and business conditions globally and in China and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All information provided in this press release and in the attachments is as of the date of the press release, and Aurora Mobile undertakes no duty to update such information, except as required under applicable law.

    For more information, please contact:

    Aurora Mobile Limited
    E-mail: ir@jiguang.cn

    Christensen

    In China
    Ms. Xiaoyan Su
    Phone: +86-10-5900-1548
    E-mail: Xiaoyan.Su@christensencomms.com

    In US
    Ms. Linda Bergkamp
    Phone: +1-480-614-3004
    Email: linda.bergkamp@christensencomms.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Drone Surveying Industry Witnessing Continuous Technological Advancements Generating Rising Revenue Opportunity

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    PALM BEACH, Fla., April 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FN Media Group News Commentary – The drone surveying market is witnessing increased demand for its services across different industries. The survey done by drones has multiple benefits in comparison to the traditional way of surveys such as lower cost, reduced time, and improved end results. According to Fact.MR, a market research and competitive intelligence provider, the global drone surveying market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 19.3% during the forecast period of 2023 to 2033. The report said; “The drone covers a larger area within less amount of time and money for a survey if compared with the traditional or conventional way of surveys. Since the data is captured and generated with actual imagery, it also brings better transparency in the end result. All these benefits have resulted in increased demand from governments and real estate development companies for drone surveying services. The drone surveying service providers are entering into partnerships with companies and the government to carry out surveys on their behalf for the planning and development of urban areas and townships. The image and data collected from the drone surveys are more accurate and can be converted into meaningful output as per the requirements. This helps governments and infrastructure development companies in different stages of planning in township development, urban planning, and land surveys. The continuous advancement of technology in the drone market has led to increased demand for their products and services. The services or task performed by a drone has significantly improved in the last few years which has ultimately resulted in improved demand.” Active Companies in the drone industry today include ZenaTech, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZENA), Ondas Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: ONDS), AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. (NYSE: UAVS), Unusual Machines, Inc. (NYSE American: UMAC), AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV).

    Fact.MR concluded; “The industries catered to by drones have also increased significantly. Earlier most of the demand for drones was from agriculture and public administration, now it has increased to infrastructure development, mining, energy, education, and transportation among others. Now a mining company can easily calculate/measure the area covered for the mining, or the stockpile volume with the help of drone surveys. It is expected that in the coming years, the drone surveying industry will witness continuous technological advancement, resulting in the expansion of service offerings.”

    ZenaTech (NASDAQ:ZENA) Closes Second Southeast Region Acquisition, Wallace Surveying Corporation, Set to Become the Third Acquisition to Power Its National Drone as a Service (DaaS) Business – ZenaTech, Inc. (FSE: 49Q) (BMV: ZENA) (“ZenaTech”), a technology company specializing in AI (Artificial Intelligence) drone, Drone-as-a-Service (DaaS), enterprise SaaS and Quantum Computing solutions, announces that it has closed the acquisition of Wallace Surveying Corporation (“Wallace”) of West Palm Beach, Florida, a well-established land survey company with thirty years of experience. Wallace provides construction and land development surveys delivering accurate and reliable data that supports project planning and design for developers, contractors, engineers, and architect customers.

    This is ZenaTech’s second acquisition in the Southeast region as part of a larger national roll-up strategy to disrupt the land survey industry by accelerating the use of drones for speed and accuracy benefits. The acquisition also further powers the Company’s national Drone as a Service, or DaaS, business as the third US acquisition set to provide access to the ZenaDrone 1000 and the IQ series. These multifunction drones are set to provide a variety of services including power line inspections, precision agriculture, law enforcement, and search and rescue for natural disasters such as hurricanes.

    “Wallace Surveying Corporation is well respected in the South Florida business community with longstanding existing customer relationships. Its team brings considerable expertise toward our goal of innovating land surveys at scale leveraging advanced drone data collection, data management, mapping and digital deliverables. This acquisition is another step towards our vision to create a national DaaS business, bringing AI drone efficiencies and precision to a variety of legacy verticals and manual tasks,” said CEO Shaun Passley, Ph.D.

    ZenaTech’s Drones as a Service or DaaS model is similar to Software as a Service (SaaS), but instead of providing software solutions over the Internet, the company will offer ZenaDrone solutions and services on a subscription or pay-per-use basis. Customers can conveniently access drones for eliminating manual or time-consuming tasks achieving more precision, such as for surveying, inspections, security and law enforcement, or farming precision agriculture applications, without having to buy, operate, or maintain the drones themselves.

    The DaaS business model offers customers such as government agencies, real estate developers, construction firms, farmers or energy companies reduced upfront costs as there is no need to purchase expensive drones, as well as convenience, as there is no need to manage maintenance and operation. The model also offers scalability to use more often or less often based on business needs and enables access to advanced drone technology sensors or attachments like spraying, without the need for specialized training.

    Accurate land surveys are essential for the planning, designing, and executing of roads, bridges, and building projects for cities, commercial, and residential projects, and are required for legal purposes. Remotely piloted drones with an array of sensors and cameras, LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging), and GPS systems for capturing high-resolution pictures and data are revolutionizing the land survey industry gathering aerial data across expansive terrains in a matter of hours instead of weeks or months using more traditional photogrammetry methods. Continued… Read this full release by visiting: https://www.financialnewsmedia.com/news-zena/

    In Additional ZENA News: ZenaTech’s (NASDAQ:ZENA) 2024 Financial Results Shows Revenue and Assets Increase.

    2024 Financial Results:

    • As of December 31, 2024, and consistent with its recent 6K filing, ZenaTech’s 2024 full-year revenue increased by 7% to $1.96 million as compared to $1.82 million for the full year of 2023 (all figures in $Cdn. dollars)
    • Comprehensive loss for the period was ($4.04 million) versus ($.251 million) last year due to increased one-time costs of listing on Nasdaq Capital Market from lawyers. accountants, auditors, financial advisor (investment banker) and other going public expenses
    • Assets have increased over 110% to $34.6 million at year-end 2024, up from $16.4 million at year-end 2023. This is due to the company’s acquisition of three patents, and a total of four software companies. In addition, the company has signed multiple Letters of Intent (LOIs) as part of an acquisition strategy that will tremendously increase future revenue
    • Liabilities continue to be low, having increased $3.7 million to $12.8 million at year-end 2024 from $9.1 million at year-end 2023
    • The Company’s ratio of debt to total capitalization is 31%, which is well within the accepted standard of less than 50%
    • ZenaTech’s existing cash and funds available through lines of credit will be sufficient to finance the next 12 months of the company’s operations. We anticipate that cash generated internally, and lines of credit will be sufficient to fund our drone development and acquisitions
    • Additional information is available from ZenaTech’s 6K filing on the SEC EDGAR website . The company will be filing its 20F by the due date, which is April 30, 2024, for Private Foreign Issuers. Continued… Read this full release by visiting: https://www.zenatech.com/newsroom/

    Other recent developments in the drone industry include:

    Ondas Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: ONDS), a leading provider of private industrial wireless networks and commercial drone and automated data solutions, recently announced that it has secured a $3.2 million purchase order from a governmental entity in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The new order supports the continued buildout of urban autonomous drone infrastructure in the UAE and expands the existing Optimus drone network, which is operated by the local government as part of its broader Safe and Smart City initiatives.

    “We are witnessing the network effect of the Optimus drone network in UAE,” said Eric Brock, Chairman and CEO of Ondas Holdings. “The effectiveness of the Optimus System and its ability to reduce response times of emergency units have been proven during our operations there, and this order further validates the system’s value. We are proud to support the UAE’s leadership in Drone as First Responder (DFR) technology, which is also developing in the US. We believe that our Optimus system is the most mature and robust platform in the market and certified for such critical security operations. We look forward to replicating this success in other cities around the world.”

    AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. (NYSE: UAVS), a leading provider of best-in-class unmanned aerial systems (UAS), sensors and software solutions for customers worldwide in the commercial and government verticals, recently provided a corporate update and announces its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2024.

    AgEagle CEO Bill Irby commented, “2024 was a defining year for AgEagle. We secured three of the largest orders in our history while implementing significant strategic cost reductions that have strengthened our foundation for long-term sustainable growth. We assembled an exceptional leadership team with deep expertise in scaling technology companies, optimizing operations, and executing aggressive sales strategies. Combined with a leaner expense structure, record demand, and a growing product portfolio, we believe we are well positioned to expand our customer base, secure new partnerships, and leverage our innovative drone technologies to capitalize on emerging opportunities in the burgeoning global UAS market.

    AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV) recently announced that its stockholders have approved the issuance of AV common stock in connection with the Company’s pending acquisition of BlueHalo LLC (“BlueHalo”) at a Special Meeting of Stockholders held earlier today.

    “Stockholder approval marks an important milestone as we move forward with the acquisition of BlueHalo and accelerate our transformation into the leading next-generation defense technology company,” said Wahid Nawabi, AV chairman, president, and chief executive officer. “Together, AV and BlueHalo will drive agile innovation and deliver integrated, all-domain solutions designed to redefine the future of defense and address the most important priorities and needs of our nation and allies around the globe. We thank stockholders for their continued support and look forward to closing this transaction and unlocking new opportunities for growth and value creation.”

    Unusual Machines, Inc. (NYSE American: UMAC), a drone and drone components manufacturer, recently announced it filed its Form 10-K with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 and provided the following letter to its shareholders from CEO Allan Evans.

    Dear Shareholders, This shareholder letter follows the completion of our fiscal year 2024. This is our first year being public. It has been an excellent fourth quarter and an incredible year. We continue to see great interest in the company and receive questions from shareholders. We would like to take this opportunity to provide context and deeper insights into our operations and what these represent for Unusual Machines’ future.

    Unusual Machines revenue for the fourth quarter revenue was over $2.0 million which represents a sequentially quarter over quarter increase of approximately 31%. This is our best revenue quarter of all time (again) and was done while improving gross margins slightly to 28%. With the launch of our Blue Framework products, approximately 15% of our Q4 revenue was from enterprise sales. Our total revenue of $5.65M for FY2024 exceeded our target of $5M for 2024 by 13%. This growth was achieved without customer concentration as no single customer represented more than 5% of our total revenue for 2024.

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  • MIL-OSI: Brag House Expresses Confidence in Strategy and Comments on Recent Trading Activity

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    NEW YORK, April 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Brag House Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: TBH), a pioneering media-tech platform at the intersection of gaming, college sports, and brand engagement, today expressed confidence in its strategy and commented on recent trading activity in its stock.

    Brag House is executing on its strategic initiatives to redefine digital engagement for casual college gamers and the brands that seek to connect with them. The Company continues to focus on scaling its platform, enhancing user experience, and expanding its data-driven brand partnerships to create deeper, more meaningful connections with Gen Z. The Company believes its strategy is working as Brag House is expanding its platform’s capabilities, refining its data-driven insights for brand partners, and fostering a digital community that resonates with casual gamers. Brag House remains confident in its strategic plan and the various initiatives it is executing on to create shareholder value.

    While the Company ordinarily does not comment on market activity, in light of recent trading activity in its stock, the Company notes that it is not aware of any material undisclosed information or corporate development that would contribute to this week’s decline in stock price or unusually high trading volume. The Company is investigating the recent trading activity in its stock and, if it makes any relevant findings, it will update the market accordingly.

    No stockholder action is required at this time.

    About Brag House

    Brag House Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: TBH) is a next-generation engagement platform that leverages social gaming, AI-driven insights, and collegiate sports to connect brands with Gen Z. Through a community-first approach, Brag House provides immersive experiences, authentic data-driven brand activations, and a scalable engagement model tailored for the modern digital consumer.

    Forward-Looking Statements
    This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, the company’s ability to execute its strategy and implement its strategic initiatives. For a full discussion of these risks, please refer to Brag House’s SEC filings.

    Media Contact:
    Fatema Bhabrawala
    Director of Media Relations
    fbhabrawala@allianceadvisors.com

    Investor Relations Contact:
    Adele Carey
    VP, Investor Relations
    ir@thebraghouse.com

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  • MIL-OSI: BOSS Revolution Announces Savings Pass – A Monthly Membership Plan

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Savings Pass, along with BOSS Unlimited and Bundles of Minutes monthly calling plans, offer spectacular savings no matter where you call or how long you talk 

    NEWARK, NJ, April 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BOSS Revolution, the popular provider of affordable long distance calling to friends and family around the world powered by IDT Corporation (NYSE: IDT), has introduced Savings Pass – a monthly membership calling plan.

    “Just as the big box discount stores offer big savings to their club members, BOSS Revolution’s Savings Pass is an affordable monthly plan that provides our customers with big discounts on our international long-distance calling rates — no matter where you call or how long you talk,” said Jessica Poverene, EVP Marketing at BOSS Revolution.

    BOSS Revolution’s Savings Pass provides a 20% discount on BOSS Revolution’s already low standard rates when calling any one of over 200 countries. The Saving Pass plan is just $5 per month.

    BOSS Revolution Savings Pass is just one way BOSS Revolution rewards its customers. Other BOSS Revolution monthly subscription offerings include:

    Unlimited Plans – Provide unlimited calling to Mexico, Canada, the United Kingdom and popular destinations in Europe, South America, and the Caribbean.

    Bundles of Minutes Plans – Provide a fixed number of minutes for calls to over 40 countries at a 20% discount off BOSS Revolution’s standard rates for a month. Popular destinations in Latin America and the Caribbean include: Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, the Dominican Republic, Haiti, and Jamaica. Popular African destinations include Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Togo, Liberia, and Somalia.

    BOSS Revolution Savings Pass and Unlimited Plans maximize savings for those calling overseas most frequently. BOSS Revolution customers who consistently stay in touch with friends and family but who call less frequently or who make shorter calls will generate their biggest savings from Bundles of Minutes subscription plans.

    Charles Thibault, Executive Vice-President, said, “The global paid-minute communications market is a complex eco-system of overlapping prices. Our new Savings Pass option, together with our Unlimited and Bundles of Minutes calling plans, help you cut through that complexity to easily get the best deal possible based on your needs. No matter which calling plan you choose, you will find significant savings.”

    About BOSS Revolution

    Boss Revolution is a trusted brand that makes calling friends and family around the world more convenient and reliable. BOSS Revolution is a brand of IDT Corporation

    About IDT Corporation

    IDT Corporation (NYSE: IDT) is a global provider of fintech and communications solutions through a portfolio of synergistic businesses: National Retail Solutions (NRS), through its point-of-sale (POS) platform, enables independent retailers to operate more effectively while providing advertisers and marketers with unprecedented reach into underserved consumer markets; BOSS Money facilitates innovative international remittances and fintech payments solutions; net2phone provides enterprises and organizations with intelligently integrated cloud communications and contact center services across channels and devices; IDT Digital Payments and the BOSS Revolution calling service make sharing prepaid products and services and speaking with friends and family around the world convenient and reliable; and, IDT Global and IDT Express enable communications services to provision and manage international voice and SMS messaging.

    Contact:
    Bill Ulrey
    IDT Investor Relations
    Phone: (973) 438-3838
    E-mail: invest@idt.net

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  • MIL-OSI: Pinewood Technologies Group PLC to Present at the AI & Technology Virtual Investor Conference April 3rd

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    BIRMINGHAM, United Kingdom, April 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pinewood Technologies Group PLC (OTCQX : PINWF | LSE: PINE ), based in Birmingham, UK a global Automotive Intelligence™ Platform Provider, that offers innovative solutions to the automotive industry, today announced that Bill Berman, Chief Executive Officer, will present live at the AI & Technology Virtual Investor Conference hosted by VirtualInvestorConferences.com, on April 3rd, 2025

    DATE: April 3rd
    TIME: 09:00 AM ET
    LINK: REGISTER HERE
    Available for 1×1 meetings: April 7th, 8th, and 9th

    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 www.virtualinvestorconferences.com.

    Recent Company Highlights

    • On 1 April 2025 Pinewood Technologies Group PLC posted its FY Results which included FY24 underlying profit before tax of £8.5m, ahead of consensus analyst expectations, strong revenue growth driven by efficient completion of the Lithia UK system rollout and Pinewood now supplies 5 of top 20 UK dealership groups, with total users up 6.3%
    • In February 2025 Pinewood bolstered its AI offering after completing the acquisition of Dubai-based Seez App Holding Ltd., an artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning-powered automotive solutions platform, for $46.2 million.
    • In February 2025 Pinewood Technologies Group PLC entered a five-year contract with Global Auto Holdings PLC to implement the Pinewood Automotive Intelligence™ platform into all its owned dealerships across the UK, North America and Scandinavia.
    • In October 2024, Pinewood confirmed a 5-year contract with Marshall Motor Group (Marshalls) to implement the Pinewood.AI systems into their stores. Marshalls is one of the leading automotive retailers in the United Kingdom with circa 120 dealerships and is part of the Constellation Automotive Group, which also includes cinch, BCA and webuyanycar.

    About Pinewood Technologies Group PLC

    About Pinewood.AI

    First established in 1981, Pinewood Technologies Group PLC, operating as Pinewood.AI (Pinewood Automotive Intelligence™) is a global Automotive Intelligence Platform provider, offering innovative solutions to automotive retailers and OEMs. Pinewood.AI’s system is a market-leading automotive intelligence platform, which has been developed collaboratively with dealers and OEMs to provide full end-to-end secure cloud-based software across sales, aftersales, accounting and CRM. Headquartered in the UK, Pinewood.AI has a team of over 200 people serving customers across 21 countries and long-standing partnerships with over 50 OEM brands. LSE: PINE, OTCQX: PINW

    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.

    CONTACTS:
    Pinewood Technologies Group PLC
    Kim Costello
    Global Chief Marketing Officer
    +44 (0)121 697 6600
    Kim@pinewood.ai

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

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  • MIL-OSI Global: Susan Monarez, Trump’s nominee for CDC director, faces an unprecedented and tumultuous era at the agency

    Source: The Conversation – USA – By Jordan Miller, Teaching Professor of Public Health, Arizona State University

    The Trump administration laid off thousands more employees at the CDC on April 1, 2025, as part of its workforce reduction. Anadolu/Getty Images

    The job of director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention carries immense responsibility for shaping health policies, responding to crises and maintaining trust in public health institutions.

    Since the Trump administration took office in January 2025, the position has been held on an interim basis by Susan Monarez, whom Trump has now nominated to take the job permanently after his first nominee, former Florida Congressman David Weldon, was withdrawn, in part over his anti-vaccine views.

    Monarez, in contrast, is a respected scientist who endorses vaccines and has robust research experience. While she is new to the CDC, she is an accomplished public servant, having worked in several other agencies over the course of her career.

    Monarez’s nomination comes at a time when the Department of Health and Human Services is in the midst of mass layoffs, and health professionals – and many in the public – have lost confidence in the federal government’s commitment to supporting evidence-based public health and medicine.

    After having already cut nearly 10% of the CDC’s employees earlier in the year, the White House laid off thousands more HHS employees on April 1, gutting the CDC’s workforce by more than 24% in total.

    As a teaching professor and public health educator, I appreciate the importance of evidence-based public health practice and the CDC director’s role in advancing public health science, disease surveillance and response and a host of other functions that are essential to public health.

    The CDC is essential to promoting and protecting health in the U.S. and abroad, and the next director will shape its course in a challenging era.

    A critical time for public health

    In addition to the massive overhaul of the country’s public health infrastructure, the U.S. also faces a multistate measles outbreak and growing concerns over avian flu. Cuts to both the workforce and federal programs are hobbling measles outbreak response efforts and threatening the country’s ability to mitigate avian flu.

    The Trump administration has also brought in several individuals who have long held anti-science views.

    Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s appointment to head of the Department of Health and Human Services was widely condemned by health experts, given his lack of credentials and history of spreading health misinformation.

    So the stakes are high for the CDC director, who will report directly to Kennedy.

    Two CDC workers – one who has been at the agency for 25 years and the other for 10 – protest mass layoffs on April 1, 2025.
    AP Photo/Ben Gray

    An abrupt pivot

    Prior to his inauguration, Trump had signaled he would nominate Weldon, a physician who has promoted anti-vaccine theories.

    But in March, Trump withdrew Weldon’s nomination less than an hour before his confirmation hearing was set to begin, after several Republicans in Congress relayed that they would not support his appointment.

    Instead, Trump tapped Monarez for the top spot.

    The role of a CDC director

    The CDC relies on its director to provide scientific leadership, shape policy responses and guide the agency’s extensive workforce in addressing emerging health threats.

    Prior to January, the CDC director was appointed directly by the president. The position did not require Senate confirmation, unlike the other HHS director positions. The selection was primarily an executive decision, although it was often influenced by political, public health and scientific considerations. But as of Jan. 20, changes approved in the 2022 omnibus budget require Senate confirmation for incoming CDC directors.

    In the past, the appointed individual was typically a highly respected figure in public health, epidemiology or infectious disease, with experience leading large organizations, shaping policy and responding to public health emergencies. Public health policy experts expect that requiring Senate confirmation will enhance the esteem associated with the position and lend weight to the person who ultimately steps into the role. Yet, some have expressed concern that the position could become increasingly politicized.

    Who is Susan Monarez?

    Monarez holds a Ph.D. in microbiology and immunology. She has been serving as acting director of the CDC since being appointed to the interim position by Donald Trump on Jan. 24.

    Prior to stepping into this role, she had been serving as deputy director for the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health, or ARPA-H, since January 2023, a newer initiative established in 2022 through a US$1 billion appropriation from Congress to advance biomedical research.

    Monarez has robust research experience, as well as administrative and leadership bona fides within the federal government. In the past, she has explored artificial intelligence and machine learning for population health. Her research has examined the intersection between technology and health and antimicrobial resistance, and she has led initiatives to expand access to behavioral and mental health care, reduce health disparities in maternal health, quell the opioid epidemic and improve biodefense and pandemic preparedness.

    Monarez has not yet laid out her plans, but she will no doubt have a challenging role, balancing the interests of public health with political pressures.

    Reactions to her nomination

    Reactions to Monarez’s nomination among health professionals have been mostly positive. For instance, Georges Benjamin, executive director of the American Public Health Association, remarked that he appreciates that she is an active researcher who respects science.

    But some have advocated for her to take a more active role in protecting public health from political attacks.

    In her interim position, Monarez has not resisted Trump’s executive orders, even those that are widely seen by other health professionals as harmful to public health.

    Since taking office, the current Trump administration has issued directives to remove important health-related data from government websites and has discouraged the use of certain terms in federally funded research.

    Monarez has not pushed back on those directives, even though some of her own research includes key terms that would now be flagged in the current system, like “health equity”, and that health leaders expressed concerns in a letter sent to Monarez in January.

    One of the duties of Susan Monarez, the nominee to lead the CDC, is to communicate critical health information to the public.
    NIH/HHS/Public domain

    CDC staff have said that Monarez has not been visible as acting director. As of early April, she has not attended any all-hands meetings since she joined the CDC in January, nor has she held the advisory committee to the director meeting that is typically held every February. One agency higher-up described her as a “nonentity” in her role so far. Monarez has also reportedly been involved in decisions to drastically cut the CDC workforce.

    While some have commented on the fact that she is the first nonphysician to head the agency in decades, that may actually be an advantage. The CDC’s primary functions are in scientific research and applying that research to improve public health. Doctoral scientists receive significantly more training in conducting research than medical doctors, whose training rightly prioritizes clinical practice, with many medical schools providing no training in research at all. Monarez’s qualifications are well-aligned with the requirements of the director role.

    A time of change

    The CDC was founded at a time of great change, in the aftermath of World War II.

    Now, in 2025, the U.S. is again at a time of change, with the advent of powerful technologies that will affect public health in still unforeseeable ways. New and emerging infectious diseases, like measles, COVID-19 and Ebola, are sparking outbreaks that can spread quickly in population-dense cities.

    A shifting health information ecosystem can spread health misinformation and disinformation rapidly. Political ideologies increasingly devalue health and science.

    All these factors pose real threats to health in the U.S. and globally.

    The next CDC director will undoubtedly play a key role in how these changes play out, both at home and abroad.

    This story is part of a series of profiles of Cabinet and high-level administration positions.

    Jordan Miller does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

    – ref. Susan Monarez, Trump’s nominee for CDC director, faces an unprecedented and tumultuous era at the agency – https://theconversation.com/susan-monarez-trumps-nominee-for-cdc-director-faces-an-unprecedented-and-tumultuous-era-at-the-agency-250356

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  • MIL-OSI: BigCommerce and Feedonomics Announce Winners of EMEA Customer and Partner Awards to Honor Exceptional Contributions in Ecommerce

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    AUSTIN, Texas and LONDON, April 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BigCommerce (Nasdaq: BIGC), a leading provider of open, composable commerce solutions for B2C and B2B brands and retailers, today announced the winners of the 2025 BigCommerce and Feedonomics Customer and Partner Awards. The awards programs recognize the most innovative and inspiring customers and partners doing big things on the BigCommerce and Feedonomics platforms.

    “These awards celebrate truly exceptional work by BigCommerce’s customers and partners in EMEA,” said Andrew Norman, senior vice president and general manager of EMEA at BigCommerce. “These partners consistently make innovation and customer success their top priority in order to help brands, retailers, manufacturers and distributors grow and prosper. We also are extremely proud of our customers. They are at the heart of everything we do, and nothing makes us prouder than seeing them innovate and succeed on our platform.”

    “It’s such a pleasure to recognize and show Feedonomics appreciation for our customers’ and partners’ great work,” said Aaron Gellhaus, regional director of EMEA at Feedonomics. “We’re honored to acknowledge these customers who are all leaders in their industries for their innovation. Our winning partners Jellyfish, VML and Bring Digital are truly dedicated to helping our customers drive digital growth outcomes via innovative strategies such as integrating predictive signals into product feeds, enabling local inventory ad programs to boost in-store traffic, and ripping and replacing legacy solutions to accelerate ROI.”

    This year’s EMEA awards featured 24 categories across BigCommerce and Feedonomics customers and partners with applicants evaluated by a panel of BigCommerce and Feedonomics employees and executives. The awards recognized one winner for each category based on their accomplishments.

    2025 BigCommerce Customer Award Winners

    Achievement in Growth: Highlighting exceptional growth and success achieved with BigCommerce.

    B2B Excellence Award: Recognizing leadership in B2B ecommerce that redefines what’s possible

    Design Award: Celebrating captivating storefront designs that inspire and engage customers.

    Shopper Experience: Acknowledging exceptional customer and user experiences that set new standards.

    Innovation Award: Honoring cutting-edge solutions that push the boundaries of ecommerce.

    2025 Feedonomics Customer Award Winners

    Feedonomics Innovation Award: Celebrating the cutting-edge integration of AI driven strategies.

    Feedonomics Omnichannel Success Award: Honoring the delivery of an exceptional, integrated online to offline customer experience.

    Feedonomics Global Expansion Award: Acknowledges leadership in organisational direction and clarity of goals to partner in global growth.

    Feedonomics Achievement in Growth: Highlighting the material growth and expansion on digital channels via Feedonomics.

    Feedonomics Performance Transformation Award: Recognizing a unified and holistic partnership approach to build exceptional outcomes.

    2025 BigCommerce Agency Partner Winners

    Agency Partner of the Year: Awarded to the partner with the best overall performance across metrics and collaboration efforts in EMEA as a whole between January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024.

    B2B Excellence Award: Awarded to agency partners that have a background in B2B problem solving, efficiencies and utilize B2B-centric product features and who consistently demonstrate superiority at meeting the complex needs of BigCommerce’s B2B customers.

    User Experience & Design Award: Awarded to technology partners whose integration delivers a best-in-class user experience based on simplicity of app install and configuration process, ease of use and beautiful design.

    Creative Problem Solving Award: Awarded to agency partners who have created a world class, visually appealing design that enhances the user experience and leads to higher interactivity and conversion.

    North Partner of the Year: Awarded to the partner with the best overall performance across metrics in Southern Europe between January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024.

    South Partner of the Year: Awarded to the partner with the best overall performance across metrics in Southern Europe between January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024.

    Excellence in Delivery Award: Awarded to agency partners that consistently demonstrate the ability to successfully launch their clients’ BigCommerce storefronts on time and on budget, with high levels of customer satisfaction.

    2025 BigCommerce Technology Partner Winners

    Partner of the Year Award: Awarded to technology partners whose integration features a superior user experience demonstrated by a high volume of installation and positive user reviews plus successful co-marketing activity over the last year.

    Innovative Integration Award: Awarded to technology partners that have built a new integration or feature that solves a critical need for BigCommerce customers.

    Customer Growth Award: Awarded to technology partners whose outstanding solution has generated the most revenue growth for BigCommerce customers, while aligning with BigCommerce initiatives.

    2025 Feedonomics Partner Winners

    Feedonomics Partner of the Year: Awarded to the Omnichannel Certified Agency that sourced the highest revenue for Feedonomics. This award highlights agencies that demonstrate exceptional results and sustained impact on merchant success.

    Innovation Award: Recognizing an innovative partnership with a leading global consultative, creative, and marketing agency to disrupt and replace legacy technology with Feedonomics’ industry leading data and feed management platform.

    Emerging Partner: Celebrates a rising agency partner that has shown exceptional promise and leadership. This award honors partners making a meaningful impact with innovative strategies and measurable results.

    To join the BigCommerce and Feedonomics ecosystem of agency and technology partners, click here.

    About BigCommerce
    BigCommerce (Nasdaq: BIGC) is a leading open SaaS and composable ecommerce platform that empowers brands, retailers, manufacturers and distributors of all sizes to build, innovate and grow their businesses online. BigCommerce provides its customers sophisticated professional-grade functionality, customization and performance with simplicity and ease-of-use. Tens of thousands of B2C and B2B companies across 150 countries and numerous industries rely on BigCommerce, including Coldwater Creek, Harvey Nichols, King Arthur Baking Co., MKM Building Supplies, United Aqua Group and Uplift Desk. For more information, please visit www.bigcommerce.com or follow us on X and LinkedIn.

    About Feedonomics
    Feedonomics is the leading data management platform powering omnichannel growth for the world’s top brands and retailers. With its flexible technology and full-service support team, Feedonomics facilitates a variety of data and order management use cases across industries such as ecommerce, automotive, employment, travel, real estate, and more. Feedonomics has thousands of active customers, integrations with hundreds of ecommerce platforms and channels, and strategic partnerships with industry leaders like Amazon, Meta, Google, Microsoft and TikTok. For more information, please visit www.feedonomics.com or follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.

    BigCommerce® is a registered trademark of BigCommerce Pty. Ltd. Third-party trademarks and service marks are the property of their respective owners.

    Media Contact:
    Brad Hem
    pr@bigcommerce.com

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  • MIL-OSI: AI-driven Attacks to Become Faster, More Sophisticated, and Harder to Detect by 2026, New Delinea Report Shows

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SAN FRANCISCO, April 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Delinea, a leading provider of solutions for securing human and machine identities through centralized authorization, today released its inaugural Cybersecurity and the AI Threat Landscape report. The report, based on exclusive Delinea Labs research and an analysis of several third-party studies and real-world cyber incidents, reveals critical insights into the rapidly evolving threat landscape. With AI reshaping both attack and defense strategies, the findings underscore the urgent need for organizations to adapt their security measures to counter AI-driven threats.

    The report uncovers a sharp rise in attacks targeting non-human identities (NHIs), such as service accounts, APIs, and machine identities. Delinea’s research reveals that for every human identity, there are currently 46 NHIs, a number expected to exceed 45 billion by 2025. Alarmingly, over 70% of NHIs are not rotated within recommended timeframes, with an average cycle of 627 days, far exceeding security best practices. Additionally, 97% of organizations expose their NHIs to third-party vendors, significantly increasing the risk of unauthorized access.

    “One of the biggest challenges identified in the report is the increasing targeting of non-human identities,” said Jon Kuhn, SVP of Product Management at Delinea. “For organizations, this shift means they are facing a massive and often ignored security gap. With the number of these machine identities expected to grow exponentially in the coming years as enterprises continue to rapidly adopt AI, the lack of proper credential management and the exposure of these identities to third parties creates serious vulnerabilities that cyber attackers can exploit to gain unauthorized access to critical systems and data.”

    The resurgence of ransomware

    The report also reveals a disturbing trend in ransomware attacks, which in 2024 became more sophisticated with the rise of double extortion tactics. Cybercriminals not only encrypt but also exfiltrate sensitive data, threatening to release it publicly unless a ransom is paid. Five ransomware groups — RansomHub, LockBit, Play, Akira, and Hunters — were responsible for over 36% of all ransomware incidents monitored by Delinea in 2024, totaling more than 5,700 attacks. Looking ahead, the report anticipates a surge in AI-driven phishing attacks, with cybercriminals using AI to craft increasingly convincing phishing emails, making it harder to distinguish legitimate communications from malicious ones.

    “The rise in ransomware sophistication and the increasing prevalence of AI-driven attacks are undeniable trends in today’s cybersecurity landscape,” said Gal Diskin, Vice President of Threat & Research at Delinea. “Our research reveals that cybercriminals are increasingly using AI and powerful Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) tools to launch more targeted and scalable attacks, particularly around phishing and machine identities. To stay ahead, organizations must adapt their security strategies, focusing not just on advanced threat detection, but also foundational security controls and strengthening multi-factor authentication (MFA) to combat the growing threat of credential phishing.”

    Delinea Labs, the research and development arm of Delinea, is at the forefront of analyzing emerging cybersecurity threats. Comprised of elite security researchers and threat intelligence experts, the team conducts in-depth studies of attack techniques and vulnerabilities, helping organizations stay ahead of the ever-evolving threat landscape. In addition to its cutting-edge security research, Delinea Labs also drives AI innovation, exploring how artificial intelligence can enhance threat detection, risk analysis, and identity security to further strengthen cybersecurity defenses.

    To gain deeper insights into these emerging threats and how to protect your organization, download the full Cybersecurity and the AI Threat Landscape report today: https://delinea.com/resources/cybersecurity-ai-threat-landscape-report

    About Delinea
    Delinea is a pioneer in securing human and machine identities through intelligent, centralized authorization, empowering organizations to seamlessly govern their interactions across the modern enterprise. Leveraging AI-powered intelligence, Delinea’s leading cloud-native Identity Security Platform applies context throughout the entire identity lifecycle – across cloud and traditional infrastructure, data, SaaS applications, and AI. It is the only platform that enables you to discover all identities – including workforce, IT administrator, developers, and machines – assign appropriate access levels, detect irregularities, and respond to threats in real-time. With deployment in weeks, not months, 90% fewer resources to manage than the nearest competitor, and a 99.995% uptime, Delinea delivers robust security and operational efficiency without compromise. Learn more about Delinea on delinea.com, LinkedIn, X, and YouTube.

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: Meme Queen Revisits The Scene

    Source: Samsung

    London, U.K. – 3rd April, 2025 – Lucia Gorman, best known as the face of the viral nightclub ‘bored club girl’ meme has stepped in front of the camera for the first time to reimagine the picture that made her globally famous.
     
    Lucia became an internet sensation overnight in 2018 thanks to a picture taken on a night out at Milk Club Edinburgh. The iconic shot which shows her appearing to look bored as she was caught off-guard, has since been shared millions of times and is one of the most famous memes in digital history. The picture was not in fact worth a thousand words as in reality Lucia was conversing with a friend.
     
    Now, seven years after the event, Lucia has stepped in front of the camera again to pay tribute to the picture that made her famous alongside some of the internet’s most beloved memes.
     
    Lucia knows more than most about getting caught off guard with a photo fail and has partnered with Samsung as she brings to life the common face fails to highlight how Samsung’s new Best Face technology on the new Galaxy A56 5G that can help prevent common photo mishaps.
     
    In a survey of 2,000 Brits, blinking (36%), awkward facial expressions when saying “cheese” (26%) and people standing in front of each other (21%) were included the list of most common group photo fails.
     
    The new recreations see Lucia squint, blink and sneeze as research revealed half of Brits (50%) admit to taking the time to edit the photos before posting it online and a third would feel slightly comfortable uploading something unedited.
     

     
    The research found Brits will spend a staggering 35,802 minutes – the equivalent of nearly 25 days of their lifetime – perfecting their online images through editing before posting on their social media profiles – time that Samsung aims to save with the Best Face feature.
     
    Those edits come in several forms with Brits revealing they crop parts of the image out (30%) and get rid of unwanted people in the background (24%). Whilst nearly a quarter remove red-eye or glare from glasses (23%) and get rid of people blinking or chewing (16%).
     
    The report uncovered the nation takes over 45.3 billion photos a year with Brits admitting to spending 468 minutes per annum editing images.
     
    Top 10 most common reasons for group photo ‘face fails’:
     
    Blinking – 36%
    Looking in the wrong direction – 36%
    People out of focus – 27%
    Awkward facial expressions when saying “cheese” – 26%
    People standing in front of each other – 21%
    Squinting – 21%
    Red eye from flash – 19%
    People talking – 16%
    Hair blowing across face – 16%
    Looking sad – 12%
     
    The research also found the occasions are notorious for capturing facial fails, with selfies (31%), group photos (29%), and theme park rides (17%) ranking as the top three moments where people retake photos most. 
     
    Brits are becoming increasingly frustrated with photo fails, with 38% agreeing it really annoys them when everyone looks nice apart from them. Despite this, just under half of the UK (47%) would happily post a group photo if they looked great but a friend looked terrible.
     
    When it comes to taking group photos, two in five (21%) Brits refuse to take photos all together while 84% have chosen to delete a pic rather than posting it on social media, because they didn’t like how they looked (38%), or it was blurry and out of focus (21%).
     
    The study also found that 32% of adults have staged a candid photo to make it more natural with Gen Zer’s being the biggest posers (69%) compared to millennials (47%), Gen X (23%) and Boomers (22%). 
     
    Annika Bizon, Mobile Experience VP of Product and Marketing, said:
     
    “At Samsung we understand the desire to capture and share life’s best moments. However, our research revealed we spend nearly a month of our lives editing photos.
    With our affordable Galaxy A56 5G with Awesome Intelligence that powers Best Face technology, we’re empowering users to get their best shot effortlessly, so they can spend less time editing and more time enjoying those special moments.”
     
    Samsung’s Galaxy A56 5G comes with the new Best Face feature which uses AI technology to perfect group shots by replacing blinking eyes or awkward faces. The affordable device comes with new Awesome Intelligence, making it the most feature packed A Series phone ever with six years of OS upgrades guaranteed.
     
    The new Samsung Galaxy A Series range is available now to purchase please visit, www.samsung.com/uk for more details. 

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  • MIL-OSI USA: 2025-48 STATE OF HAWAIʻI JOINS COALITION TO PRESERVE PAROLE PATHWAYS FOR VULNERABLE IMMIGRANTS

    Source: US State of Hawaii

    2025-48 STATE OF HAWAIʻI JOINS COALITION TO PRESERVE PAROLE PATHWAYS FOR VULNERABLE IMMIGRANTS

    Posted on Apr 2, 2025 in Latest Department News, Newsroom

     

    STATE OF HAWAIʻI

    KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI

     

    DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL

    KA ʻOIHANA O KA LOIO KUHINA

     

    JOSH GREEN, M.D.
     GOVERNOR

    KE KIAʻĀINA

     

    ANNE LOPEZ

    ATTORNEY GENERAL

    LOIO KUHINA

    ATTORNEY GENERAL LOPEZ JOINS COALITION TO PRESERVE PAROLE PATHWAYS FOR VULNERABLE IMMIGRANTS

     

    News Release 2025-48

     

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                       

    April 2, 2025

     

    HONOLULU – Attorney General Anne Lopez joined a coalition of 16 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief supporting the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) parole pathways for certain vulnerable immigrants fleeing dangerous conditions in their home countries.

     

    On Jan. 20, 2025, the Trump administration issued an executive ordering directing DHS to terminate humanitarian parole programs. As a result, DHS stopped processing new applications for parole pathways and barred current parolees from applying for other forms of temporary or permanent immigration status. In their amicus brief filed in Doe v. Noem, Attorney General Lopez and the coalition urge the court to grant a preliminary injunction to halt the Trump administration’s actions, which have upended the lives of tens of thousands of legal immigrants and threaten to tear communities and families apart.

     

    “The state of Hawai‘i has been a major beneficiary of immigration and welcomes those who have followed lawful procedures to escape war, oppression and chaos in their home countries,” said Deputy Solicitor General Thomas Hughes, who is Hawai‘i’s lead attorney in this matter. “The Trump administration’s sudden termination of all humanitarian parole programs will have devastating impacts on immigrant communities. We were proud to join with a coalition of attorneys general to fight against the harms the federal government’s reckless actions will have on law-abiding immigrants in our states.”

     

    Afghans who have supported U.S. interests abroad at the expense of their own safety; Ukrainians displaced due the devastation caused by Russia’s ongoing invasion; and Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans fleeing dangerous conditions in their home countries, all rely on parole pathways as they work toward permanent residence.

     

    Attorney General Lopez and the coalition explain these immigrants are vital members of the workforce, pay substantial sums in state and local taxes, and wield significant spending power. Ending parole pathways would deprive communities in Hawai‘i and across the nation of substantial economic and social contributions, increase costs and threaten public safety.

     

    Parole pathways allow newly arrived immigrants to temporarily remain in the United States and join the workforce while their request for permanent residence is under review. Many parolees apply for and receive other forms of immigration status.

     

    Additionally, Attorney General Lopez and the coalition explain in the amicus that shutting down parole pathways, which would both terminate current parolees’ status and foreclose future applications, would separate families, prevent family reunification, and put current parolees at immediate risk of removal to countries with exceptionally dangerous living conditions.

     

    Joining Attorney General Lopez in the amicus filing are attorneys general of California, Connecticut, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington and Wisconsin.

     

    # # #

     

    Media contacts:

    Dave Day

    Special Assistant to the Attorney General

    Office: 808-586-1284                                                  

    Email: [email protected]        

    Web: http://ag.hawaii.gov

     

     

    Toni Schwartz
    Public Information Officer
    Hawai‘i Department of the Attorney General
    Office: 808-586-1252
    Cell: 808-379-9249
    Email:     [email protected] 

    Web: http://ag.hawaii.gov

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  • MIL-OSI USA: DLNR News Release-Hawaiian Monk Seal Peak Pupping Season Underway, April 2, 2025

    Source: US State of Hawaii

    DLNR News Release-Hawaiian Monk Seal Peak Pupping Season Underway, April 2, 2025

    Posted on Apr 2, 2025 in Latest Department News, Newsroom

     

    STATE OF HAWAIʻI

    KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI

     

    DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES

    KA ‘OIHANA KUMUWAIWAI ‘ĀINA

     

    JOSH GREEN, M.D.
    GOVERNOR

     

    DAWN CHANG
    CHAIRPERSON

    HAWAIIAN MONK SEAL PEAK PUPPING SEASON UNDERWAY

    Three Pups Born Already in 2025

     

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

    April 2, 2025

     

    HONOLULU – The number of endangered Hawaiian monk seals born in the main Hawaiian Islands is growing. So too, are the chances of pups and their mothers interacting with people.

    Thirty-four pups were born in the main Hawaiian Islands in 2024, and three pups have already been born this year.

    After giving birth, monk seal mothers will nurse and take care of their pups for five to seven weeks. During this time, nursing moms can be very protective and may react aggressively to anyone who gets too close. When seals are born at highly visible and popular beaches the chances of someone getting hurt increase dramatically.

    “Monk seals give birth year-round, but March through August is when we see the majority of these adorable—and endangered—pups make their debut,” said Brian Neilson, administrator of the DLNR Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR). The DLNR Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement (DOCARE), the DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife, DAR, NOAA, Hawai‘i Marine Animal Rescue (HMAR), and various city and county agencies work together to protect seals and to bring attention to potential problem locations where seal-human encounters may happen.

    Monk seal mothers typically nurse their young for five to seven weeks before heading off on their own. During this short time, it’s vitally important for the pup to get the nourishment it needs to survive. Help these endangered pups by following these best practices:

    • Give mothers with pups at least 150 feet of space on land and in the water—moms can be protective if they think you’re too close.
    • Keep dogs leashed any time you’re at the beach (you never know where a seal may be!).
    • Report all seal sightings to the statewide NOAA Marine Wildlife Hotline: 888-256-9840.

    Hawaiian monk seals are native to Hawaiʻi and are protected by state and federal laws. To minimize potential disturbances, specific locations of births are not publicized, unless there’s a need to bring attention to a potential problem location where seal-human encounters are more likely to happen. 

    Neilson added, “We appreciate everyone’s understanding and support during these crucial nursing periods. Let’s admire from afar to keep everyone safe.”

    If you see temporary fences and signs erected around a mom and her pup, you can safely observe them behind them. In general, please keep at least 150 feet away from mother-pup pairs, especially when they are in the water.

    Once weaned, mother seals abruptly leave their pups. The pups then fend for themselves and learn to forage on their own. It is important that pups are not conditioned to human interaction during this time. Human interaction can alter a pup’s natural behavior and result in harmful outcomes for both the pup and local community.

     

    # # #

     

    RESOURCES

    (All images/video Courtesy: DLNR)

     

     

    HD video – Kaimana monk seals (May 1, 2024):

    https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/y0np1zt57vzqf0h919ved/Kaimana-Monk-Seals-May-1-2024-Original.mp4?rlkey=ndbb3j9pdrfhszdev8vb9d7pa&st=38uqek72&dl=0

     

    Photographs – Kaimana monk seals (May 1, 2024):

    https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/ssn9gd9zonrikxth4xxzz/ADdsBEiPbQ79wNa29IEpyMc?rlkey=9igsg8acq3axzxtxgv7q6juwq&st=026ol8ue&dl=0

     

    Media Contact: 

    Dan Dennison 

    Communications Director

    Hawai‘i Dept. of Land and Natural Resources

    808-587-0396 

    [email protected] 

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Governor Newsom unveils plan to create high-paying, fulfilling careers for more Californians, college degree or not

    Source: US State of California 2

    Apr 2, 2025

    What you need to know: Governor Newsom announced the release of the Master Plan for Career Education, a bold statewide strategy to connect Californians — especially those in rural parts of the state — to high-paying, fulfilling careers, with or without a college degree.

    MODESTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today unveiled the Master Plan for Career Education to strengthen career pathways, prioritize hands-on learning and real-life skills, and advance educational access and affordability. In a meeting at Modesto Junior College, Governor Newsom received the Master Plan, which provides a framework to respond to the complex challenges facing California’s labor market and education landscape and prepare all learners for the ever-changing workforce.

    The plan, supported by proposed budget investments, will make it easier for Californians to receive college credit for their real-world experience — including veterans. 

    With strategic input from agencies and community members, two central themes emerged to guide the creation of the Master Plan: enhance coordination and address structural barriers that make it difficult for Californians to navigate education, workforce training, and public benefit systems. By designing systems so they are inherently accessible to all learners regardless of their varied needs and circumstances, California can simultaneously expand access for a wide variety of learners and free up resources to provide more customized support for specific populations. The Governor’s January Budget includes several proposals that stem from the Master Plan.

    The Master Plan lays out a clear path to help all Californians — whether just starting out or switching careers — access high-paying, fulfilling jobs, with or without a college degree. By aligning our education system with real workforce needs, we’re powering economic growth and creating stronger communities.

    Governor Gavin Newsom

    Career Passports and Credit for Prior Learning

    To help Californians better showcase their skills, the state will launch Career Passports – a digital tool that combines academic records with verified experience from work, military service, training programs, and more. This skills-based record will help shift hiring away from degree-only requirements and open up more good jobs for workers of all backgrounds.

    The plan also invests in expanding Credit for Prior Learning (CPL), allowing veterans and working Californians to turn real-world experience into college credit. This statewide push is expected to benefit 250,000 people — including 30,000 veterans — and generate billions in long-term economic gains by speeding up time to degree and cutting costs.

    Together, these efforts help Californians get credit for what they already know — and put that knowledge to work.

    Stronger state and regional coordination

    To make career pathways more effective, the Master Plan calls for a new statewide collaborative to align education, training, and hiring needs. This body will help track labor market trends, reduce duplication, and build smarter workforce strategies.

    Locally, the plan supports stronger regional partnerships — expanding paid internships, streamlining funding, and engaging employers to identify in-demand skills. The goal: create seamless, real-world pathways from the classroom to the job site.

    You can read the full Master Plan HERE.

    How we got here

    In the 1960s, California’s Master Plan for Higher Education established a clear structure for its postsecondary systems (Community Colleges, CSU, and UC), based on a labor market requiring minimal formal education. However, as the 21st century has progressed, California’s economy has evolved. To meet the demands of a rapidly changing workforce, including the rise of artificial intelligence, educational institutions must adapt and develop strategies that support continuous upskilling throughout students’ careers.

    In recognition of this, in August 2023, Governor Newsom launched a new way forward through the Freedom to Succeed Executive Order. The culmination of those efforts, the Master Plan for Career Education provides a strategy for responding to the complex, multifaceted challenges confronting California’s labor market and educational landscape. It acknowledges the shifting demographics of college attendees and the changing nature of work — with automation and artificial intelligence reshaping job categories and skill requirements — and provides flexibility to address new challenges that will emerge in the future. The statewide effort has been led by a public-private partnership with philanthropy.

    The initial framework for the Master Plan was first released in December at Shasta Community College. 

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