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Canada Post announces changes following review of its Smartmail Marketing Program

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 28, 2024 /CNW/ - In September 2023, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) released their annual report which raised concerns about Canada Post's use of address data within its Smartmail Marketing (SMM) program.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 28, 2024 /CNW/ - In September 2023, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) released their annual report which raised concerns about Canada Post's use of address data within its Smartmail Marketing (SMM) program.
  • We therefore announced our intention to conduct an internal review of our SMM products.
  • Canada Post will discontinue using data from publicly available telephone directories combined with our operational data to validate incomplete addresses.
  • Canadians trust Canada Post to handle their personal information every day and therefore nothing is more important to us than preserving that trust.

Government of Canada response to OPC Report on 2020 Cyber Attacks

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

The Government of Canada welcomes the Office of the Privacy Commissioner's (OPC) report of findings on the 2020 cyber attacks against the Government of Canada.

Key Points: 
  • The Government of Canada welcomes the Office of the Privacy Commissioner's (OPC) report of findings on the 2020 cyber attacks against the Government of Canada.
  • In August 2020, the government quickly responded to cyber attacks made against Employment and Social Development Canada's (ESDC) GCKey service and the Canada Revenue Agency's (CRA) Authentication Management System/Credential Management System.
  • For example, the Government of Canada has proactively implemented multi-factor authentication for key online services and updated the Government of Canada Cyber Security Event Management Plan to help strengthen and coordinate efforts to prevent and respond to cyber incidents impacting the Government of Canada and its systems.
  • The Government of Canada takes the privacy rights of Canadians seriously and is continuously adopting measures to safeguard their personal information held by government institutions.

ISA Elevates Four Members to Fellow

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

Durham, North Carolina--(Newsfile Corp. - January 11, 2024) - The International Society of Automation (ISA) congratulates the four individuals elevated to the distinguished grade of ISA Fellow in 2024.

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  • Durham, North Carolina--(Newsfile Corp. - January 11, 2024) - The International Society of Automation (ISA) congratulates the four individuals elevated to the distinguished grade of ISA Fellow in 2024.
  • The esteemed Fellow member grade is one of ISA's highest honors, recognizing only those Senior Members who have made exceptional contributions to the automation profession, in practice of in academia.
  • "ISA is pleased to honor these distinguished achievers who have made exceptional contributions that have positively impacted the automation industry," said Prabhu Soundarrajan, ISA President.
  • "We appreciate those that submitted nominations and congratulate those who are being elevated to Fellow.

SEALSQ Launches a Revolutionary “On-Package” Semiconductor Provisioning Service Shortening Lead Time to 4 Weeks

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Through this new service, SEALSQ is now able to offer its clients the option to personalize off-the-shelf secure elements from its VaultIC™ range with certificates and keys and deliver the pre-loaded chips in less than 4 weeks packed in reels from 1,000 to 20,000 units.

Key Points: 
  • Through this new service, SEALSQ is now able to offer its clients the option to personalize off-the-shelf secure elements from its VaultIC™ range with certificates and keys and deliver the pre-loaded chips in less than 4 weeks packed in reels from 1,000 to 20,000 units.
  • SEALSQ’s ability to quickly adapt it offerings by launching new products with fast time-to-market lead time, aims to address IoT device maker’s demands who are looking to run small-batch manufacturing before scaling up production.
  • The core of SEALSQ’s value proposition is to be a vertically integrated security offering.
  • Chip Personalization is traditionally performed in the semiconductor industry at an early stage of the production process, requiring large order volumes and several months lead-time before delivery.

ADLINK Unveils Comprehensive Industrial Panel PC Solutions

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- 

Key Points: 
  • All-in-One panel PC (STC2 series), stand-alone and slim design with front IP65 robust industrial-grade construction, is easy to deploy, especially for space-constrained working areas.
  • HMI integrated panel PC (PanKonix series) a full-featured HMI software all-in-one solution that enables smooth communication with commonly used PLC systems.
  • ADLINK Technology Inc., a global leader in edge computing, introduces the comprehensive lineup of industrial touch panel PCs with a multitude of choices in deployment types, screen sizes, and computing capabilities, tailored to cater to a wide spectrum of applications across industries.
  • ADLINK offers comprehensive industrial-grade touch monitors and smart panel PCs with one-stop value-added customization with our experts.

Sublime Systems CEO Dr. Leah Ellis Testifies Before Senate Environment and Public Works Committee on Industrial Decarbonization Opportunities

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Today Dr. Leah Ellis, chief executive officer and co-founder of Sublime Systems , testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW) on the unique position the federal government holds in accelerating the decarbonization of heavy industry such as cement.

Key Points: 
  • Today Dr. Leah Ellis, chief executive officer and co-founder of Sublime Systems , testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW) on the unique position the federal government holds in accelerating the decarbonization of heavy industry such as cement.
  • Dr. Ellis encouraged a reshaping of the credits to create a level playing field for all technologies mitigating climate change.
  • Sublime Systems is currently planning for its first commercial plant, which will produce as much as 30,000 metric tons of its low carbon Sublime Cement™ per year.
  • To learn more about incorporating Sublime Cement™ into your construction projects, connect with our team at [email protected] .

RS Offers Omron Automation's Advanced Suite of Traceability 4.0 Solutions for Industry 4.0 Applications

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

FORT WORTH, Texas, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- RS, a trading brand of RS Group plc (LSE: RS1), a global provider of product and service solutions for industrial customers, offers Omron Automation's advanced suite of Traceability 4.0 solutions for Industry 4.0 applications.

Key Points: 
  • FORT WORTH, Texas, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- RS , a trading brand of RS Group plc (LSE: RS1), a global provider of product and service solutions for industrial customers, offers Omron Automation's advanced suite of Traceability 4.0 solutions for Industry 4.0 applications.
  • Traceability 2.0 added inventory and finished goods visibility in the 1980s, and Traceability 3.0 added material and production unit visibility in the 2000s.
  • Omron solutions include machine automation controllers designed to facilitate complete process control, boost system flexibility, and enhance overall traceability performance.
  • For more information about Traceability 4.0, please check out Omron's new "Traceability 4.0 for Industry 4.0" RS Expert Advice article and visit the links embedded here.

Paessler AG's PRTG OPC UA Server wins New Equipment Digest's Innovation Awards in Software & Computer Category

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

CHICAGO, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Paessler AG, the creator of technology monitoring software PRTG, has been selected as the New Equipment Digest (NED) Innovation Awards winner in the Software & Computer category for PRTG OPC UA Server, its product extension created specifically for the industrial/manufacturing industry.

Key Points: 
  • PRTG OPC UA Server is one of 15 products selected for prestigious industrial technology, tools and equipment award
    CHICAGO, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Paessler AG , the creator of technology monitoring software PRTG , has been selected as the New Equipment Digest (NED) Innovation Awards winner in the Software & Computer category for PRTG OPC UA Server , its product extension created specifically for the industrial/manufacturing industry.
  • Paessler's PRTG OPC UA Server was one of 15 products selected for this year's awards.
  • "We are thrilled that New Equipment Digest readers voted for PRTG OPC UA Server to win the NED Innovation Award in the Software & Computer category," said David Montoya, Paessler AG's Global IoT Business Development Manager.
  • For more information about PRTG OPC UA Server, or other ways that PRTG helps industrial operations, visit https://www.paessler.com/prtg/extensions/prtg-opc-ua-server .

PENETRON ADMIX Leads the Charge in Sustainable Construction, Offering Up to 65% Carbon Footprint Reduction

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Friday, November 10, 2023

EAST SETAUKET, N.Y., Nov. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- As the world grapples with the escalating threat of climate change, exacerbated by the rising temperatures and increasing frequency of natural disasters, the need for sustainable construction practices has never been more critical. In light of the ambitious climate targets set by the Glasgow Climate Pact (COP26), PENETRON ADMIX emerges as a revolutionary solution, addressing the environmental impact of the global cement industry, particularly its significant contribution to carbon dioxide emissions.

Key Points: 
  • With the increasing commitment to a Net Zero Carbon future by 2050, the compatibility of PENETRON ADMIX with supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) becomes crucial.
  • Furthermore, PENETRON ADMIX allows for the reduction of cement content while maintaining or improving durability, offering a lighter, more flexible, and cost-effective alternative.
  • Durability tests demonstrate that PENETRON ADMIX achieves a maximum carbon footprint value of 4.9kgeqCO2/m3, outperforming conventional concrete mixes.
  • PENETRON ADMIX empowers construction projects to achieve significant carbon footprint reductions, including:
    In summary, PENETRON ADMIX offers an unparalleled solution for achieving up to 65% carbon footprint reduction for overall concrete structures.

Command and Control Systems Market size to increase by USD 4.02 billion during 2023-2028; Growing use of command and control systems in civil applications to drive growth - Technavio

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

NEW YORK, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The command and control systems market size is expected to grow by USD 4.02 billion between 2023 and 2028.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The command and control systems market size is expected to grow by USD 4.02 billion between 2023 and 2028.
  • The report analyses the market size and growth and provides accurate predictions on the growth of the market.
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    The growing use of command and control systems in civil applications drives the command and control systems market.
  • The Automotive Touch Screen Control Systems Market Size is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 5.46% between 2022 and 2027.