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QDB's Qatar FinTech Hub Hosts Wave 3 Demo Day for its Incubator and Accelerator Programs

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Wednesday, February 9, 2022

DOHA, Qatar, Feb. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Qatar FinTech Hub (QFTH), founded by Qatar Development Bank (QDB) to support the growth of the FinTech industry in Qatar, has announced the Wave 3 Demo Day for its flagship Incubator and Accelerator Programs, which will take place virtually on 14 February, 2022.

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DOHA, Qatar, Feb. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Qatar FinTech Hub (QFTH), founded by Qatar Development Bank (QDB) to support the growth of the FinTech industry in Qatar, has announced the Wave 3 Demo Day for its flagship Incubator and Accelerator Programs, which will take place virtually on 14 February, 2022.
The QFTH Demo Day is considered one of the major FinTech events in the region.
The Incubator and Accelerator Programs attracted FinTech entrepreneurs and startups from more than 50 countries from across the world including India, Malaysia, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Luxembourg, Canada, and Qatar.
Applications are now open for Wave 4 of the QFTH Incubator and Accelerator Programs, which will focus on Next Gen Banking.

QDB's Qatar FinTech Hub Hosts Wave 3 Demo Day for its Incubator and Accelerator Programs

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Wednesday, February 9, 2022

DOHA, Qatar, Feb. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Qatar FinTech Hub (QFTH), founded by Qatar Development Bank (QDB) to support the growth of the FinTech industry in Qatar, has announced the Wave 3 Demo Day for its flagship Incubator and Accelerator Programs, which will take place virtually on 14 February, 2022.

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DOHA, Qatar, Feb. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Qatar FinTech Hub (QFTH), founded by Qatar Development Bank (QDB) to support the growth of the FinTech industry in Qatar, has announced the Wave 3 Demo Day for its flagship Incubator and Accelerator Programs, which will take place virtually on 14 February, 2022.
The QFTH Demo Day is considered one of the major FinTech events in the region.
The Incubator and Accelerator Programs attracted FinTech entrepreneurs and startups from more than 50 countries from across the world including India, Malaysia, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Luxembourg, Canada, and Qatar.
Applications are now open for Wave 4 of the QFTH Incubator and Accelerator Programs, which will focus on Next Gen Banking.

Global Electronic Toll Collection Market (2022 to 2027) - Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecasts - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, February 2, 2022

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These insights are included in the report as a major market contributor
An electronic toll collection (ETC) system is an automated mechanism that utilizes sophisticated cameras and sensors to perform various functions at a toll booth.
It utilizes various advanced solutions, such as video analytics, Dedicated Short-Range Communications (DSRC), Global Positioning System (GPS) and Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) for toll collection and vehicle tracking.
What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the global electronic toll collection market?
What is the structure of the global electronic toll collection market and who are the key players?

Transsion and HERE partner to enhance location accuracy experience for smartphone users in emerging markets

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Tuesday, January 25, 2022

HERE, Growth, Business, Tree, Global Positioning System, ETA, Technology, MENA, App Store (iOS/iPadOS), Assistant, GPS, Transsion, Here Technologies, Smartphone, Global network positioning, Satellite navigation device

The global number of mobile internet users is expected to reach five billion by 2025, a 25% increase from 2020.

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The global number of mobile internet users is expected to reach five billion by 2025, a 25% increase from 2020.
By deploying HERE Network Positioning, Transsion will be able to identify accurate positioning of its devices both indoors and outdoors.
As a result, Transsion will enable its smartphone users to locate devices, people, and objects faster, with higher precision and confidence.
Robin Wang, Assistant President at Transsion said, As a technology company with a focus on global emerging markets, weve long been committed to supporting local communities there.

Synthetic Biologist Marc Salit Named MITRE Fellow

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Monday, November 29, 2021

MITRE named Marc Salit a MITRE Fellow to lead a major expansion in MITREs synthetic biology work.

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MITRE named Marc Salit a MITRE Fellow to lead a major expansion in MITREs synthetic biology work.
Salit will lead the development of a new Open BioFoundry to develop fundamental tools and accelerate applied capabilities in engineering biological systems.
Salits work will also focus on using synthetic biology for critical sponsor problems, including remote sensing and detection.
In addition, MITRE has appointed Pam Silver, Ph.D., as a member of the MITRE Labs Advisory Committee.

SpaceFund Invests in Rhea Space Activity for Autonomous Space Navigation Through Cislunar Space and GPS-Denied Environments

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Wednesday, November 3, 2021

WASHINGTON, Nov. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SpaceFund Inc. announced today that it has invested in the rapidly growing astrophysics start-up company Rhea Space Activity (RSA).

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WASHINGTON, Nov. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SpaceFund Inc. announced today that it has invested in the rapidly growing astrophysics start-up company Rhea Space Activity (RSA).
Spacecraft that traverse beyond geostationary orbit lose the ability to navigate using the Earth-bound Global Positioning System (GPS).
"Cislunar" refers to the vast area of space between the Earth and the Moon.
Rhea Space Activity (RSA) is an astrophysics company that ideates and creates high-risk/high-reward research and development concepts to support U.S. national security objectives.

Space ISAC and NY Metro InfraGard Members Alliance Announce Collaboration to Advance the Mission of Cybersecurity in Space

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Wednesday, October 6, 2021

The collaboration is designed to promote broad-based participation by members of both organizations through enhanced educational initiatives, user-and operator-training, and intelligence-sharing activities in the space domain.

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The collaboration is designed to promote broad-based participation by members of both organizations through enhanced educational initiatives, user-and operator-training, and intelligence-sharing activities in the space domain.
Erin Miller, Space ISAC Executive Director commented,"We are delighted to collaborate with the NY Metro InfraGardMembers Alliance as a partner in our global space community.
We can work together to increase security and resilience in the space sector and anticipate this collaboration will assist with long-term space security."
For more information, please visit Space ISAC and the New York Metro InfraGard Members Alliance online.

Calabrio Announces Winners of Analytics Competition and ONE Awards at Annual Customer Conference

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Wednesday, October 6, 2021

Calabrio , the customer experience intelligence company, spotlighted the winners of its analytics competition and ONE Awards during its annual customer conference, Calabrio Customer Connect (C3).

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Calabrio , the customer experience intelligence company, spotlighted the winners of its analytics competition and ONE Awards during its annual customer conference, Calabrio Customer Connect (C3).
The competition, now in its third year, challenges companies to use the power of Calabrio Analytics to unearth new customer and employee insights.
Analytics competition winners were selected from a field of customer applicants and will share $100,000 in prize money to use in their contact centers.
In appreciation of this years ONE Award winners, Calabrio donated more than $8,000 to a group of charities chosen by the winners.

NextNav and Satelles Collaborate to Establish an Alternative PNT Testbed in the San Francisco Bay Area

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Tuesday, October 5, 2021

SUNNYVALE, Calif. and RESTON, Va., Oct. 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NextNav and Satelles, Inc. today announced that they have partnered on an alternative positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) testbed in the San Francisco Bay Area.

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SUNNYVALE, Calif. and RESTON, Va., Oct. 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NextNav and Satelles, Inc. today announced that they have partnered on an alternative positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) testbed in the San Francisco Bay Area.
The advent of the alternative PNT testbed is timely given the recent publication of Understanding Vulnerabilities of Positioning, Navigation, and Timing by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (part of DHS).
Demonstrating the accuracy and resilience of alternative PNT solutions is integral in validating the capabilities of alternative PNT solutions, and ultimately, increasing adoption across use cases and applications, said Ashu Pande, TerraPoiNT VP at NextNav.
The development of this testbed will enable the rigorous, transparent, and replicable testing of alternative PNT solutions, said Christina Riley, VP of Commercial PNT at Satelles.

New Analysis from Global Industry Analysts Reveals Steady Growth for Precision Guided Munition, with the Market to Reach $47.1 Billion Worldwide by 2026

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Tuesday, August 31, 2021

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A new market study published by Global Industry Analysts Inc., (GIA) the premier market research company, today released its report titled "Precision Guided Munition - Global Market Trajectory & Analytics" .

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SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A new market study published by Global Industry Analysts Inc., (GIA) the premier market research company, today released its report titled "Precision Guided Munition - Global Market Trajectory & Analytics" .
Previews provide deep insider access to business trends; competitive brands; domain expert profiles; and market data templates and much more.
The U.S. Market is Estimated at $9.1 Billion in 2021, While China is Forecast to Reach $9.9 Billion by 2026
The Precision Guided Munition market in the U.S. is estimated at US$9.1 Billion in the year 2021.
Global Industry Analysts, Inc., ( www.strategyr.com ) is a renowned market research publisher the world`s only influencer driven market research company.