International Organization for Standardization

TELUS achieves historic ISO 31700-1 Privacy by Design certification

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Mercredi, octobre 25, 2023

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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TELUS, a global technology company, has marked a historic milestone by becoming the first company in the world to achieve the ISO 31700-1 Privacy by Design certification. This achievement substantiates TELUS' commitment to safeguarding privacy and advancing the principles of trustworthy data practices across Canada and beyond.

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The ISO 31700-1 Privacy by Design certification was developed by the International Standards Organization in partnership with former Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario, Dr. Ann Cavoukian.
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TELUS, a global technology company, has marked a historic milestone by becoming the first company in the world to achieve the ISO 31700-1 Privacy by Design certification.
“TELUS’ unwavering dedication to prioritizing Privacy by Design principles is now being rightly validated internationally, and that is a good thing for their customers,” said Dr. Ann Cavoukian, privacy expert.
“By receiving the ISO 31700-1 Privacy by Design certification, TELUS continues to demonstrate that privacy is not an afterthought but an integral part of their DNA, setting a global benchmark for responsible data stewardship and innovation."

Personalis Appoints Former Roche Diagnostics and GRAIL Executive Deepshikha Bhandari as SVP, Regulatory, Quality and Clinical Compliance

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Mercredi, octobre 18, 2023

(Nasdaq: PSNL), a leader in advanced genomic testing for precision oncology, today announced the appointment of Deepshikha Bhandari as SVP, Regulatory, Quality and Clinical Compliance.

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(Nasdaq: PSNL), a leader in advanced genomic testing for precision oncology, today announced the appointment of Deepshikha Bhandari as SVP, Regulatory, Quality and Clinical Compliance.
With over two decades of industry marketing and regulatory affairs experience, Ms. Bhandari will help the company navigate the regulatory requirements for the NeXT Personal® MRD test.
She was most recently VP, Regulatory Affairs at GRAIL, and previously held senior positions at Roche Diagnostics and Abbott Vascular.
“We are excited to leverage her experience in our space and welcome her on our executive team.

authID Renews ISO 27001:2013 Certification for Information Security Management Systems

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Mardi, octobre 17, 2023

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Denver, Oct. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- authID (Nasdaq: AUID), a leading provider of innovative biometric identity verification and authentication solutions, today announced the renewal of its certification as an ISO 27001:2013 certified provider whose Information Security Management System (ISMS) received third-party accreditation from the International Standards Organization (ISO).

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Denver, Oct. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- authID (Nasdaq: AUID), a leading provider of innovative biometric identity verification and authentication solutions, today announced the renewal of its certification as an ISO 27001:2013 certified provider whose Information Security Management System (ISMS) received third-party accreditation from the International Standards Organization (ISO).
authID takes threats to the availability, integrity, and confidentiality of our clients' information seriously.
Issued by A-LIGN, an independent and accredited third-party auditor, the renewed ISO 27001 certification is evidence that authID has implemented and exceeded rigorous international security management standards for our best-in-class biometric identity proofing and authentication system.
“Ever-increasing cyberthreats mandate the deployment of “zero trust” cybersecurity and risk management strategies,” said Thomas Szoke, Chief Technology Officer of authID.

Emerging BIM Standards Promise to Bolster AEC Efficiency

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Vendredi, octobre 6, 2023

BENTONVILLE, Ark., Oct. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AEC firms would be wise to adopt standardized approaches to building information modeling (BIM) now that it is becoming an expected—or even government-mandated—part of their projects, advised BIM specialists from HFA Architecture + Engineering.

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It is just one more way in which AEC firms can maximize the efficiency of their projects and operations, said HFA BIM Director Brittany Pylant , who co-hosted the webinar (" Data Integration, BIM + AEC Evolution ") on Sept 28.
Against that backdrop, AEC companies would do well to embrace the BIM process and stay in step with its evolution.
Pylant and Reyna offered tips and resources for AEC firms aiming to maximize efficiency with BIM, data integration and cultural change.
"If you don't have documentation of your standards," Reyna said, "you probably don't have very good standards."

Scientific Games Wins Two 2023 Communitas Awards

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Jeudi, octobre 5, 2023

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ATLANTA, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientific Games won two 2023 Communitas Awards for excellence in corporate social responsibility. The company was recognized for its dedication to environmental and ethical responsibility in its daily operations as well as for an industry-leading commitment to Responsible Gaming.

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Global Awards Recognize Scientific Games' Commitment to Ethical, Environmental and Social Responsibility
ATLANTA, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientific Games won two 2023 Communitas Awards for excellence in corporate social responsibility.
Scientific Games won two 2023 Communitas Awards for environmental and ethical responsibility, and Responsible Gaming.
Scientific Games won the 2023 Communitas Leadership in Ethical and Environmental Responsibility Award for the company's high ethical standards in all its social, economic and environmental activities.
Globally certified by the World Lottery Association as a Responsible Gaming Supplier, Scientific Games also received a 2023 Communitas Award for Excellence in Corporate Social Responsibility for Responsible Gaming.

FLEXAN LLC AND ILC DOVER EARN CLASS 7 CERTIFICATION FOR CLEANROOM IN JUAREZ, MEXICO

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Mardi, septembre 26, 2023

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FREDERICA, Del., Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Flexan LLC, a custom contract manufacturer of medical grade silicone and thermoplastic components, and ILC Dover, a leading provider of innovative single-use solutions for biopharmaceutical and pharmaceutical processing, announced that they have successfully attained ISO 13485:2016 certification for a 15,000 sq. ft. Class 7 cleanroom facility located in Juarez, Mexico. This milestone marks a significant advancement in delivering high-quality, nearshoring solutions to medical device and pharmaceutical customers.

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ft. Class 7 cleanroom facility located in Juarez, Mexico.
This milestone marks a significant advancement in delivering high-quality, nearshoring solutions to medical device and pharmaceutical customers.
In 2021, ILC Dover acquired Flexan to serve a broader range of medical device and biopharmaceutical customers.
Together, the companies offer custom design, manufacturing, and assembly of silicone, thermoplastic, and rubber medical device components.

Macronix OctaFlash™ Memory Solutions Certified for ISO 26262 ASIL D

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Lundi, septembre 25, 2023

TAIPEI, Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Macronix International Co., Ltd. (TSE: 2337), a leading integrated-device manufacturer in the non-volatile memory (NVM) market, today announced its OctaFlash memory line has received ISO 26262 ASIL D (Automotive Safety Integrity Level) certification from SGS TÜV Saar, ensuring makers of automotive electronic systems that OctaFlash meets the highest level of safety in automotive electronics.

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High-Performance OctaFlash™ Memory Achieves ISO 26262 ASIL D Certification, Adhering to Industry's Highest Level in Vehicle Safety
TAIPEI, Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Macronix International Co., Ltd. (TSE: 2337), a leading integrated-device manufacturer in the non-volatile memory (NVM) market, today announced its OctaFlash memory line has received ISO 26262 ASIL D (Automotive Safety Integrity Level) certification from SGS TÜV Saar, ensuring makers of automotive electronic systems that OctaFlash meets the highest level of safety in automotive electronics.
Four risk-classification systems from A through D were defined in the ISO 26262 standard, with ASIL D being the highest hazard level for vehicles, adhering to the most stringent safety standards.
"This ISO 26262 ASIL D certification reflects how Macronix is building on our success both in OctaFlash's evolution as a powerful Flash-storage solution for the automotive market and in playing a key role in maximizing the functional safety of vehicles," said F.L.
Macronix OctaFlash solutions certified for ISO 26262 ASIL D offer a high data-transfer-rate-operation frequency of up to 200MHz and high throughput of 400MB/s, meeting the "instant on" demand performance for real-time system responsiveness in automotive, industrial and consumer applications.

Intel Editorial: Intel Addresses Semiconductor Workforce Shortage

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Dimanche, septembre 24, 2023

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Intel is addressing the semiconductor workforce shortage by creating the industry’s first stackable, shareable and transferable one-year semiconductor technician certificate program.
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The U.S. semiconductor industry is facing a troubling workforce gap nationwide, highlighted in a recent report by the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) .
Intel is facing this challenge head-on by creating specific regional programs in partnership with local community colleges to meet Intel’s and the semiconductor industry’s workforce needs.
In addition to the technician certification programs created by the Intel Semiconductor Education and Research Program, Intel is also collaborating with the National Science Foundation in two programs: Enhancing Engineering Technology and Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing Technician Education ( ETSTE ) and Future of Semiconductors ( FuSe ) to ensure the U.S. workforce is ready for a new era in semiconductor manufacturing.

Amazon and Anthropic Announce Strategic Collaboration to Advance Generative AI

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Lundi, septembre 25, 2023

Anthropic plans to run the majority of its workloads on AWS, further providing Anthropic with the advanced technology of the world’s leading cloud provider.

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Anthropic plans to run the majority of its workloads on AWS, further providing Anthropic with the advanced technology of the world’s leading cloud provider.
Amazon developers and engineers will be able to build with Anthropic models via Amazon Bedrock so they can incorporate generative AI capabilities into their work, enhance existing applications, and create net-new customer experiences across Amazon’s businesses.
Today’s news is the latest AWS generative AI announcement as the company continues to expand its unique offering at all three layers of the generative AI stack.
These commitments are a continuation of work that both Amazon and Anthropic have been doing to support the safety, security, and responsible development and deployment of AI and will continue through this expanded collaboration.

Lightning eMotors Obtains ISO 9001:2015 Certification

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Jeudi, septembre 7, 2023

Lightning eMotors (NYSE: ZEV), a leading provider of zero-emission, medium-duty commercial vehicles and electric vehicle (EV) technology for fleets, announced today it has achieved International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001:2015 certification for its companywide quality management system.

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Lightning eMotors (NYSE: ZEV), a leading provider of zero-emission, medium-duty commercial vehicles and electric vehicle (EV) technology for fleets, announced today it has achieved International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001:2015 certification for its companywide quality management system.
“I have always believed a segment-leading product is not possible without rigorous quality processes and highly skilled and dedicated people behind it, so I’m proud to see our investments have been recognized with ISO 9001 certification,” commented Tim Reeser, CEO and cofounder of Lightning eMotors.
ISO 9001 certification recognizes Lightning’s prioritization of quality control and furthers its reputation as a leader in the commercial fleet vehicle sector.
To learn how to electrify your fleet with Lightning eMotors, please visit lightningemotors.com .