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CPower Joins Industry Leading "Virtual Power Plant Partnership" Initiative

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023
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BALTIMORE, March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CPower Energy ("CPower"), the national leader in unlocking the value of customer Distributed Energy Resources (DERs), today announced that it has joined RMI's Virtual Power Plant Partnership (VP3). The initiative aims to catalyze the industry and transform policies to support scaling virtual power plants (VPPs) in ways that help advance affordable and reliable electric sector decarbonization by overcoming barriers to VPP market growth. CPower joins industry leaders, including Ford, General Motors, and Google Nest, among others, in working toward a future where businesses, households, and communities are empowered through VPPs which can help to support cost-effective energy, emissions reductions, and a more resilient electricity grid.

Key Points: 
  • BALTIMORE, March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CPower Energy (" CPower "), the national leader in unlocking the value of customer Distributed Energy Resources (DERs), today announced that it has joined RMI's Virtual Power Plant Partnership ( VP3 ).
  • The initiative aims to catalyze the industry and transform policies to support scaling virtual power plants (VPPs) in ways that help advance affordable and reliable electric sector decarbonization by overcoming barriers to VPP market growth.
  • "CPower was recently recognized as the North America leader for flexible capacity in Wood Mackenzie's most recent market report.
  • "VP3 is excited to partner with CPower and other industry leaders to grow the market for VPPs and ensure the energy transition doesn't miss a beat."

New Survey: 49% of Consumers Optimistic About Their Financial Futures

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Monday, March 20, 2023
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The survey, which was completed in Dec. 2022, addressed key financial wellbeing concerns impacting consumers, including addressing mounting inflation concerns on everyday spending and budgeting and access to financial education and resources.

Key Points: 
  • The survey, which was completed in Dec. 2022, addressed key financial wellbeing concerns impacting consumers, including addressing mounting inflation concerns on everyday spending and budgeting and access to financial education and resources.
  • Forty-nine percent of respondents indicated they are optimistic about their financial futures, with Generation Z reporting the highest levels of optimism (59%).
  • Forty-two percent of respondents were not aware of financial education services or content available through their primary financial institution.
  • “However, we see financial concerns, including inflation and food security, continue to drive stress among younger people and negatively impact their financial wellbeing.

Next-Gen InfraOps Will Enable Automated Efficiency and Enhanced Governance, Says Info-Tech Research Group

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Friday, March 17, 2023
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To make sense of this spectrum, InfraOps, which has a focus on automating and managing infrastructure, was introduced as a subset of DevOps.

Key Points: 
  • To make sense of this spectrum, InfraOps, which has a focus on automating and managing infrastructure, was introduced as a subset of DevOps.
  • To help IT leaders make sense of this broad spectrum of xOps, global research and advisory firm Info-Tech Research Group has published its latest blueprint, Next-Generation InfraOps .
  • The new research explains that all xOps methodologies and approaches serve the same purpose; to increase effectiveness through automation and improve governance through visibility.
  • For more information about Info-Tech Research Group or to access the latest research, visit infotech.com and connect via LinkedIn and Twitter .

MHIET Releases SGP M2000, a New Natural Gas Engine Cogeneration System

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Thursday, March 16, 2023
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Compared to MHIET's existing 1,000kW gas engine cogeneration system, SGP M2000's electrical efficiency is 1.8 percentage point higher, which means CO2 emission rate involved in power generation is less.

Key Points: 
  • Compared to MHIET's existing 1,000kW gas engine cogeneration system, SGP M2000's electrical efficiency is 1.8 percentage point higher, which means CO2 emission rate involved in power generation is less.
  • As a result of an extensive effort to increase the engine output, SGP M2000 is able to give twice as much output as MHIET's existing cogeneration system with an engine of the same displacement, which led to reducing the footprint by 40%.
  • Therefore the demand towards cogeneration system is expected to further grow from the viewpoint of disaster resilience.
  • MHIET is committed to increase the value of DER through marketing of SGP M2000 and help realize carbon neutral world by actively engage in developing technologies for utilization of hydrogen on natural gas engines.

ResMed’s Annual Global Sleep Survey Finds 8 in 10 Adults Experience Signs of Disruption Related to Their Quality of Sleep

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Monday, March 13, 2023
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8 in 10 respondents reported one or more symptoms of sleep disruption related to sleep quality; Mexico (87%), France (87%), and South Korea (85%) had the highest rates of reported symptoms, while Japan (60%) had the lowest.

Key Points: 
  • 8 in 10 respondents reported one or more symptoms of sleep disruption related to sleep quality; Mexico (87%), France (87%), and South Korea (85%) had the highest rates of reported symptoms, while Japan (60%) had the lowest.
  • 60% of women report being satisfied with their quantity of sleep (the least of any gender), compared to 68% of men and 65% of nonbinary respondents.
  • Additionally, 49% of respondents said their doctor has never asked them proactively about their sleep quality.
  • To learn more about ResMed’s 2023 Global Sleep Survey or to take a quick self-assessment for your risk of sleep apnea, visit SleepForBetterTomorrow.com .

MassMutual Consumer Spending & Saving Index: Is Optimism Replacing Fear as Americans Navigate Today’s Economy?

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023
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More than half of Americans are still delaying purchases due to inflation; however, this is less than last quarter (55% vs. 59%).

Key Points: 
  • More than half of Americans are still delaying purchases due to inflation; however, this is less than last quarter (55% vs. 59%).
  • Consumers who have already taken steps to save and invest wisely may be best positioned.”
    Other key findings of the MassMutual Consumer Spending & Saving Index include:
    Americans are more optimistic about the U.S. economy.
  • This sentiment is driven by Gen X and Baby Boomers, who are considerably more optimistic than they were last quarter.
  • The MassMutual Consumer Spending & Saving Index tracks financial outlooks and behaviors in a changing economic environment.

Titaniam Announces Inaugural Champion in Security Awards at RSA Conference 2023

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Thursday, March 9, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Titaniam, Inc., the industry's leading data security and ransomware extortion defense platform, today announced that the inaugural Champion in Security Awards will be held at RSA Conference 2023 (RSAC) on Monday, April 24, 2023. The new program will honor cybersecurity leaders who exemplify the important human values of Respect, Inclusion, Collaboration, Community, Innovation, and Education.

Key Points: 
  • New awards program will celebrate cybersecurity leaders who exemplify the important human values of Respect, Inclusion, Collaboration, Community, Innovation, and Education
    SAN FRANCISCO, March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Titaniam, Inc., the industry's leading data security and ransomware extortion defense platform, today announced that the inaugural Champion in Security Awards will be held at RSA Conference 2023 (RSAC) on Monday, April 24, 2023.
  • Champion in Security for Collaboration, awarding those that nurture the belief that security is stronger when leaders share intelligence.
  • Champion in Security for Inclusion, honoring leaders that strive to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within their organization and the profession at large.
  • Champion in Security for Innovation, awarding those that provide support and encouragement to professionals with innovative ideas.

CPower Leads Virtual Power Plant Market with 6.3 GW of Flexible Capacity Under Management

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Thursday, March 9, 2023
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BALTIMORE, March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CPower Energy ("CPower"), the national leader in unlocking the value of customer Distributed Energy Resources (DERs), today announced its recognition as the national leader in overall flexible capacity under management in Wood Mackenzie's most recent Virtual Power Plant (VPP) Market report with 6.3 GW of capacity at more than 17,000 sites across the U.S. CPower forms VPPs by aggregating customer-owned DERs to provide essential grid services such as capacity, economic and ancillary services. Unlike some companies that just operate VPPs, CPower is one of just six companies highlighted in the report that supports the full implementation of VPPs by serving as a market interface for its customers in addition to operating VPPs using its own platform to manage and dispatch DERs, without the DER Owner or Operator needing to invest in capabilities to integrate into wholesale markets or develop contracts with utilities.

Key Points: 
  • BALTIMORE, March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CPower Energy (" CPower "), the national leader in unlocking the value of customer Distributed Energy Resources (DERs), today announced its recognition as the national leader in overall flexible capacity under management in Wood Mackenzie's most recent Virtual Power Plant (VPP) Market report with 6.3 GW of capacity at more than 17,000 sites across the U.S. CPower forms VPPs by aggregating customer-owned DERs to provide essential grid services such as capacity, economic and ancillary services.
  • CPower is also recognized in the report for its leadership in midwestern states where energy markets are managed by the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO).
  • "Wood Mackenzie's Virtual Power Plant Market report has confirmed CPower's position as the national leader in flexible capacity under management.
  • Wood Mackenzie's VPP Market report is based on a database of more than 500 VPP projects in the U.S. and Canada.

CRN Names Versa Networks One of 20 Coolest Network Security Companies of 2023

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Thursday, March 2, 2023
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Versa Networks, the recognized leader of single-vendor Unified Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), today announced that CRN ®, a brand of The Channel Company , has named Versa as one of the industry’s 20 Coolest Network Security Companies of 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Versa Networks, the recognized leader of single-vendor Unified Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), today announced that CRN ®, a brand of The Channel Company , has named Versa as one of the industry’s 20 Coolest Network Security Companies of 2023.
  • Recipients chosen for this year’s Security 100 list were specifically selected by CRN editors for their outstanding channel-focused security offerings.
  • The 2023 Security 100 list is featured in the February 2023 issue of CRN and online at www.crn.com/security100 .
  • Finally, the CIO CHOICE 2023 Honor and Recognition program distinguished Versa SASE as the Most Trusted Brand by CIOs for SASE.

MWC 2023: Huawei Launches Innovative Simplified Network and Data Center Solutions for the Intelligent World

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023
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BARCELONA, Spain, March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- During the 2023 Mobile World Congress (MWC 2023), Huawei successfully held its 5th Industry Digital Transformation Summit.

Key Points: 
  • BARCELONA, Spain, March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- During the 2023 Mobile World Congress (MWC 2023), Huawei successfully held its 5th Industry Digital Transformation Summit.
  • Together with our partners, we will enable industry digitalization, help SMEs access intelligence, and promote sustainable development, creating new value together."
  • Bob Chen, Vice President of Huawei Enterprise BG, delivered a keynote speech entitled "Digital Technology Leads the Way to the Intelligent World".
  • Simplified network solutions: new products for four fields, building a solid network foundation
    Huawei is committed to helping enterprises build intelligent cloud-networks with cloud-network synergy, simplified architecture, and energy-saving features, thereby maximizing digital productivity and creating the ultimate experience.