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J.B. Hunt Announces Shelley Simpson as Chief Executive Officer, President

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240229750287/en/
    J.B. Hunt Announces Shelley Simpson as Chief Executive Officer, President (Photo: Business Wire)
    The company also announced that Kirk Thompson, current executive chairman of the Board, along with Wayne Garrison, will both retire from the company’s Board of Directors and will take newly formed Board advisory roles as Honorary Founding Directors.
  • John N. Roberts, III, outgoing chief executive officer, will assume the role of executive chairman of the Board upon Kirk Thompson’s retirement from the Board.
  • She was named chief commercial officer and president of Highway Services in 2017 and led the strategic direction and launch of the J.B. Hunt 360°® platform.
  • Thompson joined the company in 1973 and served as president and chief executive officer from 1987 through 2010.

Sridhar Ramaswamy Named Chief Executive Officer of Snowflake

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Snowflake (NYSE: SNOW), the Data Cloud company, announced today that Frank Slootman has decided to retire as Chief Executive Officer and Sridhar Ramaswamy has been named as Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board of Directors effective immediately.

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  • Snowflake (NYSE: SNOW), the Data Cloud company, announced today that Frank Slootman has decided to retire as Chief Executive Officer and Sridhar Ramaswamy has been named as Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board of Directors effective immediately.
  • Mr. Ramaswamy previously held the position of Senior Vice President of AI at Snowflake.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240228398564/en/
    Sridhar Ramaswamy, Chief Executive Officer of Snowflake (Photo: Business Wire)
    Frank Slootman will continue to serve as Chairman of the Board.
  • “There is no better person than Sridhar to lead Snowflake into this next phase of growth and deliver on the opportunity ahead in AI and machine learning.

Telstra trials Adtran FSP 150 for edge compute services

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Adtran today announced that Telstra has successfully trialed its FSP 150 edge compute device, opening the door to enhanced network services for business customers across Australia.

Key Points: 
  • Adtran today announced that Telstra has successfully trialed its FSP 150 edge compute device, opening the door to enhanced network services for business customers across Australia.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240227823763/en/
    Telstra is using Adtran’s FSP 150 to show how businesses can unlock more value from their networks with edge compute devices.
  • “Our FSP 150 Series merges top-tier Carrier Ethernet functionality with the flexibility of open hosting for edge cloud applications.
  • This empowers operators to provide reliable business-class data services alongside innovative end-user services, all within a single carrier-class device.”

Conductor by Diagrid Now Available in Microsoft Azure Marketplace

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Diagrid , provider of tools and services to build reliable and portable applications using Dapr, today announced the availability of Conductor in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace , an online store providing applications and services for use on Azure.

Key Points: 
  • Diagrid , provider of tools and services to build reliable and portable applications using Dapr, today announced the availability of Conductor in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace , an online store providing applications and services for use on Azure.
  • “Through the Microsoft Azure Marketplace, users can easily add Conductor to their system in just a few steps,” said Mark Fussell, CEO, Diagrid.
  • “Microsoft welcomes Conductor to Azure Marketplace, where global customers can find, try, and buy from among thousands of partner solutions,” said Jake Zborowski, general manager, Microsoft Azure Platform at Microsoft Corp. “Azure Marketplace and trusted partners like Diagrid help customers do more with less by increasing efficiency, buying confidently, and spending smarter.”
    The Azure Marketplace is an online market for buying and selling cloud solutions certified to run on Azure.
  • Learn more about Conductor at its page on the Microsoft Azure Marketplace.

JPMorgan Chase RUN 2024 Celebrates Its 11th Edition in India

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

JPMorgan Chase recently held its 11th annual corporate employee run across Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Pune.

Key Points: 
  • JPMorgan Chase recently held its 11th annual corporate employee run across Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Pune.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240226664735/en/
    Run 2024 - Mumbai - Image 1 (Photo: Business Wire)
    “Each year, the JPMC Run gets bigger and more energetic.
  • JPMorgan Chase is a leading global financial services firm with a presence in India since 1922 through its predecessors.
  • With a long history and robust presence in India, JPMorgan Chase is committed to supporting its clients, and strengthening the communities in which it operates.

NMG Is Gearing up for Its Phase 2 Commercial Operations in Bécancour – Innovative Workforce Training Program Established and Relationships Forged With Contractors and Suppliers

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Monday, February 26, 2024

To meet its expected needs for a skilled workforce, construction contractors, and product and service suppliers, NMG is actively engaged in regional development initiatives in the areas of training and procurement.

Key Points: 
  • To meet its expected needs for a skilled workforce, construction contractors, and product and service suppliers, NMG is actively engaged in regional development initiatives in the areas of training and procurement.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240226491128/en/
    Panasonic Energy and NMG leaders celebrate the new chapter in their collaboration.
  • Launched in 2021, this DVS supports NMG’s training and recruitment efforts for the Phase-1 operations at the Matawinie Mine.
  • The Bécancour Battery Materials Plant is expected to supply the North American market with approximately 43,000 tonnes of active anode material per year.

Bitdefender Launches Cryptomining Protection Solution for Windows PCs

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Monday, February 26, 2024

Bitdefender, a global cybersecurity leader, today announced Cryptomining Protection , the first cryptomining management feature that allows users to both protect against malicious cryptojacking and manage their own legitimate cyptomining initiatives on their Windows PCs.

Key Points: 
  • Bitdefender, a global cybersecurity leader, today announced Cryptomining Protection , the first cryptomining management feature that allows users to both protect against malicious cryptojacking and manage their own legitimate cyptomining initiatives on their Windows PCs.
  • In this context, Cryptomining Protection helps ensure Bitdefender users remain aware and protected against unauthorized system breaches that reduce device performance, increase electricity costs, shorten device lifespan, and impose security risks to their overall systems.
  • “Our new Cryptomining Protection feature detects and stops malicious cryptojacking attempts while simultaneously empowering users to manage legit activities that are part of their digital lifestyles.”
    The Cryptomining Protection feature is disabled by default.
  • Bitdefender Cryptomining Protection is now available for Bitdefender Total Security, Premium Security, and Ultimate Security protection plans at no additional cost for new and existing customers.

KB Home Announces the Grand Opening of Its Newest Community at Summerlin, a Premier Las Vegas Master Plan

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Friday, February 23, 2024

KB Home (NYSE: KBH) today announced the grand opening of its newest community, Quail Cove at Las Vegas’ highly desirable Summerlin master plan.

Key Points: 
  • KB Home (NYSE: KBH) today announced the grand opening of its newest community, Quail Cove at Las Vegas’ highly desirable Summerlin master plan.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240223125308/en/
    KB Home announces the grand opening of its newest community, Quail Cove at Las Vegas’ highly desirable Summerlin master plan.
  • Every KB home is uniquely built for each customer, so no two KB homes are the same.
  • “We are pleased to offer Las Vegas-area homebuyers spacious new homes at Summerlin, one of Las Vegas’ premier master-planned communities,” said Aaron Hirschi, President of KB Home’s Las Vegas division.

CrewLAB Raises $1.6M to Democratize Data & Technology for Endurance Sports Teams

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

Trusted by over 6,000 athletes and coaches across multiple countries, sports, and governing bodies , CrewLAB is quickly becoming the #1 sports team management system that "turns average teams into unstoppable crews."

Key Points: 
  • Trusted by over 6,000 athletes and coaches across multiple countries, sports, and governing bodies , CrewLAB is quickly becoming the #1 sports team management system that "turns average teams into unstoppable crews."
  • It's a shared digital team space to unite athletes and a set of tools to give coaches an edge.
  • This CrewLAB advantage is evident in several of their partner teams celebrating "best-in-10-years" performances and first-ever national championships.
  • Tom Sanford , Head Rowing Coach from Marist College shared that, “CrewLAB has exponentially increased the joy of coaching.

Thryv Sees Acceleration in Marketing Services Upgrades to SaaS Platform

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

Thryv Holdings (NASDAQ: THRY), (“Thryv'' or the “Company”), the provider of the leading small business SaaS platform, today announced accelerated adoption of its SaaS platform by customers from its legacy Marketing Services business.

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  • Thryv Holdings (NASDAQ: THRY), (“Thryv'' or the “Company”), the provider of the leading small business SaaS platform, today announced accelerated adoption of its SaaS platform by customers from its legacy Marketing Services business.
  • “We are pleased to announce our Marketing Services customers are increasingly moving to our SaaS platform,” said Thryv Chairman and CEO Joe Walsh.
  • Throughout Thryv’s evolution, the SaaS business has been acquiring customers through three distinct channels – upgrades offered to its Marketing Services client base by its sales organization; referrals from existing SaaS customers; and new SaaS sales made by its premise and inbound sales units.
  • Many of Thryv’s Marketing Services customers are adopting the company’s new Marketing Center, which provides them the ability to run ads, generate leads, and analyze marketing performance.