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Senior Business Leader Joins SMU Cox Spears Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership

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Monday, March 11, 2024

Dallas, TX (SMU), March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Veteran leader Joshua Taylor has joined SMU Cox School of Business as the Managing Director of the William S. Spears Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership .

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  • Dallas, TX (SMU), March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Veteran leader Joshua Taylor has joined SMU Cox School of Business as the Managing Director of the William S. Spears Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership .
  • Taylor brings 20 years of experience in senior leadership roles in strategy consulting, Fortune 500 and start-up organizations.
  • Dr. Spears, Founder and Chairman of Cenergistic, launched the Institute in April 2022 with the largest gift by a non-alumnus in the history of SMU.
  • The gift creating the Spears Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership was a signature moment for SMU Ignited: Boldly Shaping Tomorrow, the University’s $1.5 billion campaign for impact.

Vade Enhances Spear-Phishing Detection Using Generative AI for Next-Generation Threats

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Vade, a global leader in AI-powered threat detection and response with more than 1.4 billion protected mailboxes worldwide, today announced that it has pioneered a new method that improves the confidence of its spear-phishing detection engine. The enhancement, designed to combat advanced threats including those produced by generative AI, leverages threat samples created by artificial technology and human sources.

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  • The enhancement, designed to combat advanced threats including those produced by generative AI, leverages threat samples created by artificial technology and human sources.
  • Vade has confirmed that the enhancement increases the confidence of detection across seven spear phishing classifiers, or categories.
  • As a leader in cybersecurity, we have long recognized the need to embrace generative AI as a force for good.
  • Since generative AI's growth in popularity, Vade researchers have observed a significant increase in the quality of observed threats.

Howard Energy Partners Announces Completion of $800 Million in Growth Projects and Record Volumes in 2023

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

The expansion projects and associated ongoing 24/7 operations were completed while achieving a perfect safety record to date in 2023.

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  • The expansion projects and associated ongoing 24/7 operations were completed while achieving a perfect safety record to date in 2023.
  • “This has been a milestone year for Howard Energy Partners.
  • We are extremely pleased to have successfully completed several strategic growth projects that substantially increase our ability to help customers move their products to market,” said Mike Howard, HEP Chairman and CEO.
  • “While deploying $800 million of expansion projects is an integral part of our strategic growth plan, prioritizing safety and operational excellence is equally important,” said Howard.

Spear Technologies Announces Highview National Has Gone Live with its Complete Property & Casualty Insurance Suite Software

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Spear Technologies (“Spear”), a leading provider of property and casualty insurance software solutions, is excited to announce that workers’ compensation carrier Highview National Insurance (“Highview”) has successfully gone live with Spear Technologies full suite, including insurance policy, billing, claims, portal, analytics, and cloud enterprise software package.

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  • Spear Technologies (“Spear”), a leading provider of property and casualty insurance software solutions, is excited to announce that workers’ compensation carrier Highview National Insurance (“Highview”) has successfully gone live with Spear Technologies full suite, including insurance policy, billing, claims, portal, analytics, and cloud enterprise software package.
  • After a fast and smooth implementation process, Highview is now leveraging the powerful and flexible capabilities of the core software suite across its operations.
  • Spear’s latest insurance software suite is built on the low-code Microsoft Power Platform™ which incorporates artificial intelligence (AI), intelligent automation, and tremendous flexibility.
  • “We’re thrilled to see Highview go live on our full suite solution,” said Jeremy Williams, CEO of Spear Technologies.

Kansas City Insurance Veteran James Spears Joins Alliant Insurance Services

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Monday, November 6, 2023

Alliant Insurance Services has expanded its team in Kansas City, Missouri, adding James Spears as Senior Vice President within its Alliant Americas division.

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  • Alliant Insurance Services has expanded its team in Kansas City, Missouri, adding James Spears as Senior Vice President within its Alliant Americas division.
  • Spears will focus on design and delivery of innovative insurance solutions that address existing and emerging industry risks and exposures.
  • “His ability to align a client’s risk management program with their strategic direction makes him a valuable addition to the team.”
    Prior to joining Alliant, Spears was with a global insurance brokerage and consulting firm in Kansas City.
  • He earned a bachelor’s degree in finance and financial management services, insurance and risk management from Missouri State University in Springfield, Missouri.

ATA President Hails Advocacy Successes, Warns of Threats in State of the Industry Address

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Monday, October 16, 2023

"For nine decades, the ATA and its federation of 50 state trucking associations has been the leading voice for our industry in Washington, DC and every state capitol throughout the country.

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  • "For nine decades, the ATA and its federation of 50 state trucking associations has been the leading voice for our industry in Washington, DC and every state capitol throughout the country.
  • That's volume, reach and history no other voice in trucking can claim, and few industry associations can match," Spear said in his annual State of the Industry Address.
  • Without a seat at the table, our industry – our way of life – could look entirely different over the next decade," he said.
  • Through a federation of 50 affiliated state trucking associations and industry-related conferences and councils, ATA is the voice of the industry America depends on most to move our nation's freight.

MICHELLE WILLIAMS TO NARRATE BRITNEY SPEARS'S THE WOMAN IN ME

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Friday, October 13, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Five time Academy Award nominee, Golden Globe winner, Primetime Emmy Award winner and Tony Award nominee Michelle Williams will narrate the audio edition of THE WOMAN IN ME by Britney Spears.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Five time Academy Award nominee, Golden Globe winner, Primetime Emmy Award winner and Tony Award nominee Michelle Williams will narrate the audio edition of THE WOMAN IN ME by Britney Spears.
  • "This book has been a labor of love and all the emotions that come with it," says Spears.
  • I am so grateful to the amazing Michelle Williams for reading the rest of it."
  • "I stand with Britney," says Williams, the acclaimed American actress who has received five Academy Award nominations, an Emmy Award, and two Golden Globe Awards.

Vlasic Pickles and Frank's RedHot® Debut New Hot and Spicy Kosher Dill Pickles

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

CHICAGO, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Get ready for the hottest news in pickles! Vlasic®, a brand of Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE: CAG), is partnering with Frank's RedHot® on three new hot and spicy Kosher Dill Pickles that will bring a perfect blend of flavor and heat to sandwiches, burgers or as a straight-from-the-jar snack. Long enjoyed by pickle lovers for its satisfying crunch, Vlasic's new offerings add the distinct flavor of the #1 hot sauce in the world1.  

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  • Vlasic®, a brand of Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE: CAG), is partnering with Frank's RedHot® on three new hot and spicy Kosher Dill Pickles that will bring a perfect blend of flavor and heat to sandwiches, burgers or as a straight-from-the-jar snack.
  • "The Vlasic brand is synonymous with great-tasting pickles, and the addition of Frank's RedHot creates a truly bold and flavorful snacking experience."
  • The new Vlasic Frank's RedHot pickles will be available in three varieties: a 16 oz.
  • The timing for this dynamic new offering couldn't be better as both pickles and hot and spicy condiments are on the rise.

Skechers Artist-in-Residence Doja Cat Launches Signature Collection

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

GRAMMY® award-winning global superstar and style icon Doja Cat further ignites her role as Skechers Artist-in-Residence with the debut of her first footwear collaboration—Skechers x Doja Cat.

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  • GRAMMY® award-winning global superstar and style icon Doja Cat further ignites her role as Skechers Artist-in-Residence with the debut of her first footwear collaboration—Skechers x Doja Cat.
  • Doja Cat drove the product design process and dreamed up the avant-garde campaign creative—a play on sound and texture from pure white to destructive dark tones.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230921003323/en/
    Skechers x Doja Cat footwear collaboration launches exclusively on StockX for a limited time.
  • The full Skechers x Doja Cat collection will be available at skechers.com/doja-cat and in select Skechers retail stores, plus specialty stores worldwide.

Cornell Capital-Backed Advancing Eyecare Announces Leadership Transition for Next Phase of Growth

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Advancing Eyecare (the "Company"), North America's leading provider of ophthalmic instruments, today announced the appointments of Jim McGrann as Chief Executive Officer and David Spear as President and Chief Strategy Officer, both effective immediately, as the Company positions itself for its next phase of growth.

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  • Tim Mayhew, Lead Director at Advancing Eyecare and CEO at Keplr Vision, commented, "We are excited to welcome Jim to the Advancing Eyecare family and to expand David's role within the Company.
  • In today's rapidly evolving marketplace, Jim possesses the ideal mix of vision and leadership experience to drive the Company through this next phase of growth.
  • Mayhew added, "We thank Brad and Pete for their contributions to Advancing Eyecare that positioned the company for future growth.
  • Today, Advancing Eyecare has the largest and most experienced technical sales force and equipment service team in the industry.