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Pacific Telecommunications Council Announces PTC'24 Award Winners

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

The Pacific Telecommunications Council (PTC) is excited to announce the distinguished recipients of the PTC'24 Awards, a recognition of excellence in the digital infrastructure, telecommunications, and information and communication technology (ICT) sector.

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  • The Pacific Telecommunications Council (PTC) is excited to announce the distinguished recipients of the PTC'24 Awards, a recognition of excellence in the digital infrastructure, telecommunications, and information and communication technology (ICT) sector.
  • Chosen from among industry leaders, this year's winners symbolize the forefront of innovation, leadership, and dedication to propelling the digital landscape forward.
  • Our PTC’24 Award winners are:
    − Outstanding Submarine Network Company Award: Telstra International
    − Outstanding Satellite Company Award: Kacific
    − Outstanding Data Center Company Award: Scala Data Centers
    − Outstanding Enterprise Solutions Provider Award: Zenlayer
    − Outstanding Carrier Solutions Provider Award: Spark New Zealand
    − Outstanding Digital Infrastructure Investor Award: Yotta Data Services
    − Outstanding Support for PTC’s Vision and Mission Award: Digicel Pacific
    − Outstanding Young Leader Award: Noah Drake, President & MD, Americas, Telstra International
    − (Judges Choice) Outstanding Industry Champion Award: Marc Halbfinger, CEO, Console Connect
    − The Richard J. Barber PTC Distinguished Service Award: Richard Taylor
    "The PTC'24 Awards extend beyond simple acknowledgment; they embody a celebration of the spirit driving progress and transformation, propelling our industry into a new era.
  • Congratulations to all the winners for their outstanding contributions and commitment to excellence!

TSC Alliance® Observes 50th Anniversary with New Vision/Mission Statements and Website Redesign

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Friday, January 26, 2024

SILVER SPRING, Md., Jan. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Throughout 2024, the TSC Alliance will observe its 50th anniversary.

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  • SILVER SPRING, Md., Jan. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Throughout 2024, the TSC Alliance will observe its 50th anniversary.
  • To kick off the year-long celebration, the organization recently released new Vision and Mission Statements and unveiled a newly redesigned website.
  • A strong correlation also exists between TSC and autism—an estimated 40-50% of individuals with TSC have autism spectrum disorder.
  • The website redesign was made possible by sponsorships from Jazz Pharmaceuticals and Nobelpharma America among other sponsors.

Jacobs Awarded $132 Million UK Ministry of Defence Research and Technology Contract

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

DALLAS, Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE:J) was selected to supply research and technology services to the United Kingdom's naval nuclear propulsion program.

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  • DALLAS, Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE:J) was selected to supply research and technology services to the United Kingdom's naval nuclear propulsion program.
  • "With this contract, Jacobs will play a key role in supporting existing submarines and developing future propulsion plant for the Ministry of Defence," said Jacobs Vice President Andy White.
  • The company is also responsible for delivering nuclear safety and technical advice to the Royal Navy's submarine service under a $230 million (£185 million), 10-year contract awarded last year.
  • "This will provide another economic boost, supporting 100 more U.K. jobs, with Jacobs already having in excess of 11,000 people across the country."

DR CRAIG WRIGHT ISSUES SETTLEMENT OFFER TO COPA MEMBERS AND ALL PARTIES IN UPCOMING INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LITIGATION

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024

To that end, today I have sent to my opponents in the COPA litigation (Claim No.

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  • To that end, today I have sent to my opponents in the COPA litigation (Claim No.
  • All parties now have 7 days from the date of this offer to agree this settlement, or we shall progress to trial.
  • Issued by: Dr Craig Wright  All enquiries to: [email protected]
    DR WRIGHT'S OFFER TO SETTLE CLAIMS:
    Claim No.
  • IL-2022-000069 Dr Craig Wright & Another v. BTC Core & Others (Identity Issue only) (together the "Claims")
    1.

DR CRAIG WRIGHT ISSUES SETTLEMENT OFFER TO COPA MEMBERS AND ALL PARTIES IN UPCOMING INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LITIGATION

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024

To that end, today I have sent to my opponents in the COPA litigation (Claim No.

Key Points: 
  • To that end, today I have sent to my opponents in the COPA litigation (Claim No.
  • All parties now have 7 days from the date of this offer to agree this settlement, or we shall progress to trial.
  • Issued by: Dr Craig Wright  All enquiries to: [email protected]
    DR WRIGHT'S OFFER TO SETTLE CLAIMS:
    Claim No.
  • IL-2022-000069 Dr Craig Wright & Another v. BTC Core & Others (Identity Issue only) (together the "Claims")
    1.

Mission Broadcasting and DISH Network Reach Multi-Year Distribution Agreement Comprehensive Contract Covers 25 Mission Broadcasting's markets

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024

WICHITA FALLS, Texas, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mission Broadcasting, Inc., ("Mission") and DISH Network today announced that they have reached a comprehensive, multi-year distribution agreement.

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  • WICHITA FALLS, Texas, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mission Broadcasting, Inc., ("Mission") and DISH Network today announced that they have reached a comprehensive, multi-year distribution agreement.
  • The agreement covers 27 Mission television stations in 25 markets across the country.
  • This agreement means that thousands of DISH subscribers will again have access to Mission's network entertainment, live sports and news programming, as well as local news, weather, and sports.
  • Dennis Thatcher, President of Mission Broadcasting remarked: "We are delighted to have reached a new distribution agreement with DISH Network, and we look forward to continuing our long-standing relationship."

Mission Bank announces next steps in board succession strategy

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

Arnold Cattani, Chairman Emeritus and Current Director, Mission Bancorp/Bank announces retirement, as of May 2024

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  • Arnold Cattani, Chairman Emeritus and Current Director, Mission Bancorp/Bank announces retirement, as of May 2024
    Emmy Cattani, Cattani Farming, Ranching & Real Estate, appointed to Mission Bancorp/Bank board of directors as of February, 2024
    Michael Hair, Jr., Real Estate Development and Construction, appointed to Mission Bancorp/Bank board of directors as of February, 2024
    BAKERSFIELD, Calif., Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mission Bancorp ("Mission" or "the Company"), (OTC Pink: MSBC), a bank holding company and parent of Mission Bank (the "Bank"), announces plans for board succession as bank celebrates 25th anniversary and implements board succession strategy, positioning the organization for next phase of growth and success.
  • "Mission Bank has always been intentional about the composition of the board of directors."
  • Mission Bank has appointed two new members to the board of directors, Emmy Cattani and Michael Hair, Jr.
  • The addition of Cattani and Hair is part of Mission Bank's overall succession strategy that, President and CEO A.J.

Jacobs to Manage Sustainable Transport Program for Ireland's National Transport Authority

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

DALLAS, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE:J) has been selected by the National Transport Authority (NTA) in Ireland as consultant for the BusConnects Cork Sustainable Transport Corridors program, planned to connect communities and enhance mobility in Cork, Ireland's second largest city.

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  • DALLAS, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE:J) has been selected by the National Transport Authority (NTA) in Ireland as consultant for the BusConnects Cork Sustainable Transport Corridors program, planned to connect communities and enhance mobility in Cork, Ireland's second largest city.
  • Jacobs will also support the preliminary business case preparation for the overall BusConnects Cork program.
  • Jacobs is also supporting the planning process for the NTA's BusConnects Dublin program.
  • Jacobs has more than 1,200 employees in Ireland serving clients in sectors – most notably Advanced Manufacturing , Infrastructure , and Energy & Environment .

NASA, Partners to Welcome Private Crew Aboard Space Station

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

Axiom Space astronauts lifted off at 4:49 p.m. EST on Thursday from Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

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  • Axiom Space astronauts lifted off at 4:49 p.m. EST on Thursday from Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
  • The crew will spend about two weeks conducting microgravity research, educational outreach, and commercial activities aboard the space station.
  • Together with our commercial partners, NASA is supporting a growing commercial space economy and the future of space technology," said NASA Administrator Bill Nelson.
  • As the first all-European commercial astronaut mission to the space station, the Ax-3 crew is proof that the possibility of space unites us all."

Lacework Selected to Secure Cloud-Based Untold Studios

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lacework, the data-driven cloud security company, has been selected to secure the cloud environment for Untold Studios, a BAFTA, Emmy, and Grammy-nominated studio that is shaping culture through music, TV and advertising. Untold Studios is an entirely cloud-based organization, allowing them to scale rapidly, deliver new projects quickly, and focus their team's energy on creative output. The studio is known for its work providing VFX for titles such as Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part 1 and The Crown, music campaigns for artists like Adele and Rita Ora, as well as advertising production for the world's leading brands.

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  • "Part of what makes Untold Studios so special is how we lean into technology to innovate on behalf of our clients, and being an entirely cloud-based studio is a key driver," said Sam Reid, CTO, Untold Studios.
  • Lacework has enabled Untold Studios to fully automate its compliance with the Motion Picture Association (MPA) with custom reports directly built in the Lacework platform.
  • Lacework is able to secure these ephemeral environments as Untold Studios spins up instances, creates world-class visuals to complete a project, and then tears the instances down.
  • "Lacework is proud to be a security partner, allowing Untold Studios to use the cloud to deliver breathtaking creative projects knowing their environments are secure."