LEAP

Long Beach Container Terminal Receives $34.9 Million Federal Grant to Convert Fleet to Electric and Install Charging System

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Venerdì, Aprile 26, 2024
Automotive, General Automotive, EV, Electric Vehicles, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transport, Alternative Vehicles, Fuels, Fleet Management, Climate change, Public, Investment, Ship, LEAP, Partnership, Carbon, LBCT, Reduction, San Pedro Bay, Movement, Blue Diamond Growers, Federal Highway Administration

Long Beach Container Terminal (LBCT) has received a $34.9 million Federal Highway Administration grant to replace more than 150 vehicles at its state-of-the-art cargo handling facility with zero-emission electric trucks and buses as well as to build the supporting charging infrastructure on site.

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  • Long Beach Container Terminal (LBCT) has received a $34.9 million Federal Highway Administration grant to replace more than 150 vehicles at its state-of-the-art cargo handling facility with zero-emission electric trucks and buses as well as to build the supporting charging infrastructure on site.
  • “LBCT is grateful for the support and leadership of Congressman Garcia in securing this grant.
  • These federal dollars will make our port cleaner, safer, and help us meet our climate goals,” said Congressman Garcia.
  • The grant was provided through the Reduction of Truck Emissions at Port Facilities program under President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

Bureau Veritas: Strong Start to the Year; 2024 Outlook Confirmed

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Giovedì, Aprile 25, 2024
Oil, Gas, Retail, Other Professional Services, Energy, Sustainability, Technology, Finance, Other Consumer, Professional Services, Environment, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Other Technology, Food, Beverage, Consumer, Annual, Commodity, Bureau Veritas, Geography, FCF, Electricity, LEAP, EUR, Growth, A3, M&A, Acquisition, ESG, Building, Inspection, Share repurchase, Credit, TIC, Bank

› Half of the portfolio including Buildings & Infrastructure and Agri-Food & Commodities achieved low single-digit organic revenue growth (up 3.6% and 3.2% respectively).

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  • › Half of the portfolio including Buildings & Infrastructure and Agri-Food & Commodities achieved low single-digit organic revenue growth (up 3.6% and 3.2% respectively).
  • By geography, activities in the Americas were strong (27% of revenue; up 8.0% organically), led by a double-digit increase in Latin America.
  • Bureau Veritas has a solid financial structure with the bulk of its maturities beyond 2025 and 100% at fixed interest rates.
  • Bureau Veritas announces that it has been assigned on April 24, 2024 its first Long-Term Credit rating of A3 from Moody’s, with a “stable” outlook.

LEAP Expands Global Customer Reach with Vonage SIP Trunking API

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Giovedì, Aprile 11, 2024
Communications, Social Media, Technology, Telecommunications, Software, Artificial Intelligence, Internet, VCP, Social media, LEAP, SIP, Interactivity, Communication, Mobile phone

Based in Singapore, LEAP, THE HORIZON INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, has announced it is leveraging Communications APIs from Vonage to expand its global customer reach and scale.

Key Points: 
  • Based in Singapore, LEAP, THE HORIZON INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, has announced it is leveraging Communications APIs from Vonage to expand its global customer reach and scale.
  • Vonage SIP Trunking connects LEAP to the cloud, enabling the company to scale up or down with virtually unlimited capacity, reduce costs with per-second billing, and easily go global.
  • “Choosing Vonage has given LEAP the ability to provide our customers with stable, reliable customer engagement that can scale on demand,” said Carry Chen, Project Director, LEAP.
  • Vonage ensures that we have the capacity and reach to provide quality customer support when and where needed.”
    "Businesses today are looking for communications solutions that can provide customers with better connections, communications and engagements," said Sunny Rao, SVP Global Sales, Vonage.

HKUST President Leads Delegation to UAE Securing Partnerships on Research, Tech Transfer and Talent Development

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Lunedì, Aprile 22, 2024
Knowledge, Education, KU, School, University, Executive, Computer science, Technology transfer, Republic, Education minister, AI, LEAP, Entrepreneurship, B&R, Ambassador, Research, Artificial intelligence, Engineering education, Dean (education), HKUST, Belt, Science, Medicine, AUA, Robotics, Communication, Student, United Arab Emirates University, Associate, Biotechnology, Organization, DFF, Tutoring

Led by HKUST President Prof. Nancy IP, the delegation established valuable ties and partnerships with prominent institutions in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to foster education, research, and innovation.

Key Points: 
  • Led by HKUST President Prof. Nancy IP, the delegation established valuable ties and partnerships with prominent institutions in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to foster education, research, and innovation.
  • This is the first visit from Hong Kong's higher education sector following Hong Kong Chief Executive John LEE's delegation to the region last year.
  • Discussions focused on research collaboration, technology transfer, and talent development in cutting-edge fields such as artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, medical technology, clean energy, and start-up incubation.
  • During the visit, HKUST delegate Prof. Wang Yang, representing HKUST as the Executive President of the Asian Universities Alliance (AUA), also attended the AUA President Forum hosted by the UAE University.

HKUST President Leads Delegation to UAE Securing Partnerships on Research, Tech Transfer and Talent Development

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Lunedì, Aprile 22, 2024
Knowledge, Education, KU, School, University, Executive, Computer science, Technology transfer, Republic, Education minister, AI, LEAP, Entrepreneurship, B&R, Ambassador, Research, Artificial intelligence, Engineering education, Dean (education), HKUST, Belt, Science, Medicine, AUA, Robotics, Communication, Student, United Arab Emirates University, Associate, Biotechnology, Organization, DFF, Tutoring

Led by HKUST President Prof. Nancy IP, the delegation established valuable ties and partnerships with prominent institutions in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to foster education, research, and innovation.

Key Points: 
  • Led by HKUST President Prof. Nancy IP, the delegation established valuable ties and partnerships with prominent institutions in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to foster education, research, and innovation.
  • This is the first visit from Hong Kong's higher education sector following Hong Kong Chief Executive John LEE's delegation to the region last year.
  • Discussions focused on research collaboration, technology transfer, and talent development in cutting-edge fields such as artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, medical technology, clean energy, and start-up incubation.
  • During the visit, HKUST delegate Prof. Wang Yang, representing HKUST as the Executive President of the Asian Universities Alliance (AUA), also attended the AUA President Forum hosted by the UAE University.

LevelTen Energy North America Q1 2024 PPA Price Index: Window of Stability Offers Opportunity for PPA Buyers as Solar P25 Prices Declined 1.5%, Wind Up 2.4%

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Martedì, Aprile 16, 2024
PV, AI, LEAP, Electricity, ERCOT, Professional, Lifting, Wind, PPA, Interconnection, RFP, PJM, Renewable energy

SEATTLE, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- After years of energy market volatility, North American power purchase agreement (PPA) prices showed increased stability in the first quarter of 2024. P25 solar and wind PPA offer prices increased less than 1% in Q1, according to a new report from LevelTen Energy, operator of the world's largest PPA marketplace. P25 solar PPA prices declined 1.5% over Q1 and P25 wind prices increased 2.4%.

Key Points: 
  • P25 solar and wind PPA offer prices increased less than 1% in Q1, according to a new report from LevelTen Energy, operator of the world's largest PPA marketplace.
  • P25 solar PPA prices declined 1.5% over Q1 and P25 wind prices increased 2.4%.
  • "After years of energy market volatility, Q1 of 2024 showed a rare window of relative stability in PPA prices," said Mumford.
  • All PPA price data in LevelTen's report are based on the prices that developers are offering for PPA contracts, not transacted PPA prices.

LEAP Expands Global Customer Reach with Vonage SIP Trunking API

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Mercoledì, Aprile 10, 2024
VCP, Social media, LEAP, SIP, Communication, Online shopping

SINGAPORE, April 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Based in Singapore, LEAP, THE HORIZON INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, has announced it is leveraging Communications APIs from Vonage to expand its global customer reach and scale.

Key Points: 
  • SINGAPORE, April 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Based in Singapore, LEAP, THE HORIZON INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, has announced it is leveraging Communications APIs from Vonage to expand its global customer reach and scale.
  • Vonage SIP Trunking connects LEAP to the cloud, enabling  the company to scale up or down with virtually unlimited capacity, reduce costs with per-second billing, and easily go global.
  • "Choosing Vonage has given LEAP the ability to provide our customers with stable, reliable customer engagement that can scale on demand," said Carry Chen, Project Director, LEAP.
  • Thanks to Vonage, LEAP offers businesses a truly global, reliable customer centric contact center solution."

KYTE BROKING IMPROVES CLIENT ENGAGEMENT WITH WHATSAPP & TELEGRAM COMMUNICATIONS

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Mercoledì, Aprile 10, 2024
Communication, Partnership, FCA, LEAP, WhatsApp, Fruit, CBO, Limited, Financial adviser

LONDON and NEW YORK, April 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kyte Broking Limited, a leading Futures and Options broker, part of the Market Securities Group, has transformed its customer experience by enabling clients to reach their brokers via WhatsApp and Telegram.

Key Points: 
  • Prior to this, brokers at Kyte Broking and Market Securities had to navigate the challenges of balancing client demand for efficient communication with meeting stringent regulatory requirements.
  • The integrated solution offered by LeapXpert and SteelEye allows Kyte Broking to seamlessly capture, archive, and monitor communications across various channels, including WhatsApp and Telegram.
  • Brokers communicate on WhatsApp using the Leap Work application, which allows advanced monitoring and an optimal client experience, while using the native application for Telegram.
  • "At Kyte Broking, we are committed to delivering exceptional service to our clients while upholding the highest standards of compliance," said Joergen Jaehnig, Deputy Head of Compliance at Kyte Broking.

Saint Peter’s Leads as First NJ Health System with Upfront Tuition Coverage for Employees

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Martedì, Marzo 19, 2024
Education, Arizona State University, Learning, Caregiver, Partnership, City University, Policy, University, CUNY, LOS, LEAP, Saint, Nursing

The Learning, Education and Advancement Program (LEAP) , available to Saint Peter’s full- and part-time employees, makes educational growth accessible so employees can earn valuable credentials and degrees to advance their professional careers in health care.

Key Points: 
  • The Learning, Education and Advancement Program (LEAP) , available to Saint Peter’s full- and part-time employees, makes educational growth accessible so employees can earn valuable credentials and degrees to advance their professional careers in health care.
  • The initiative complements Saint Peter’s existing tuition reimbursement policy, improving access to learning by lowering the financial barrier of upfront tuition costs for employees.
  • “As a mission-based healthcare system, this program underscores Saint Peter’s commitment to transforming careers and our community,” said Laura Atkinson, vice president and chief human resources officer at Saint Peter’s Healthcare System.
  • "Saint Peter’s shares our dedication to advancing employees’ careers through equitable access to education," said Craig Maloney, CEO of InStride.

D-Wave Reports Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2023 Results

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Giovedì, Marzo 28, 2024
Hardware, Data Management, Other Technology, Technology, Software, ELOC, Conference, Ford Otosan, Growth, LEAP, Research, Adjustment, HVAC, NEC, Traction, D-Wave, Depreciation, Aircraft, Investment, Government, Eastern Time Zone, Video game

First quarter FY24 Bookings expected to be at least $4.3 million representing a minimum 36% growth over the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023, 47% growth over the first quarter of fiscal 2023 and representing the Company’s 8th consecutive quarter of year-over-year growth in quarterly Bookings.

Key Points: 
  • First quarter FY24 Bookings expected to be at least $4.3 million representing a minimum 36% growth over the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023, 47% growth over the first quarter of fiscal 2023 and representing the Company’s 8th consecutive quarter of year-over-year growth in quarterly Bookings.
  • Revenue: Revenue for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023 was $2.9 million, an increase of $0.5 million, or 21%, from fiscal 2022 fourth quarter revenue of $2.4 million, and an increase of $0.3 million, or 13%, from the fiscal 2023 third quarter revenue of $2.6 million, representing D-Wave's third consecutive quarter of sequential quarter-to-quarter growth in revenue.
  • Bookings1: Bookings for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023 were $3.1 million, an increase of $0.8 million, or 34%, from fiscal 2022 fourth quarter Bookings of $2.4 million, and an increase of $0.2 million, or 8%, from the fiscal 2023 third quarter Bookings of $2.9 million, representing D-Wave’s seventh consecutive quarter of year-over-year growth in quarterly Bookings.
  • Non-GAAP Gross Margin2: Non-GAAP gross margin for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023 was 80.2%, an increase of 7.6% from the fiscal 2022 fourth quarter Non-GAAP gross margin of 72.6%, and an increase of 4.6% from the fiscal 2023 third quarter Non-GAAP gross margin of 75.6%.