Analysis

SAIC Receives $444 Million Contract to Provide System Modernization for Space Launch Ranges

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Monday, March 11, 2024

Science Applications International Corp. (NYSE: SAIC ) has been awarded a $444 million contract to support Digital Transformation, Acquisition, Modernization and Modification (DTAMM) for the U.S. Space Force's Space Systems Command and Space Launch Deltas (SLDs) 30 and 45.

Key Points: 
  • Science Applications International Corp. (NYSE: SAIC ) has been awarded a $444 million contract to support Digital Transformation, Acquisition, Modernization and Modification (DTAMM) for the U.S. Space Force's Space Systems Command and Space Launch Deltas (SLDs) 30 and 45.
  • SAIC will support the modernization of the space launch range instrumentation.
  • Experts from SAIC and partners will collaborate to modernize antiquated instrumentation and processes to enable a faster and more integrated launch environment.
  • SAIC remains at the forefront of national priorities to explore, secure and influence space by leveraging industry expertise and legacy in this domain.

Fullstory Appoints Jason Wolf as President

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Monday, March 11, 2024

Fullstory today announced that it has named Jason Wolf as president.

Key Points: 
  • Fullstory today announced that it has named Jason Wolf as president.
  • A seasoned technology executive, Wolf has previously served as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) at Ping Identity and SAP Intelligent Spend Management.
  • “Jason is a fantastic executive who has repeatedly proven that he can inspire and lead large sales teams to drive top-line growth.
  • Wolf also worked for Pfizer Pharmaceuticals and was a long-time consultant for Ernst and Young.

New White Paper, 'Navigating Reputational Harm' by Eric W. Rose and James F. Haggerty Analyzes Managing Reputational Issues in the Digital Age

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

With a rise in false and defamatory content due to social media and the internet, managing a reputation has become increasingly difficult, presenting challenges to the traditional reputational response methods.

Key Points: 
  • With a rise in false and defamatory content due to social media and the internet, managing a reputation has become increasingly difficult, presenting challenges to the traditional reputational response methods.
  • This white paper features a comprehensive analysis on how to handle the growing challenges of repairing reputational damage in a media-driven era.
  • Haggerty and Rose add that "the difference between fact and opinion, which has traditionally been critical to defamation cases, has also blurred.
  • Indeed, this brave new world has changed, and will further change, the framework and cost-benefit analysis surrounding modern defamation law.

Jacobs Awarded Federal Emergency Management Agency Response and Recovery Contract

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

DALLAS, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE:J), the managing partner for a joint venture (JV) between Jacobs and CDM Smith, was awarded a Public Assistance Technical Assistance Contract V (PA TAC V) for continued support of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) mission. Through site inspection, field support, technical evaluation and cost analysis, Jacobs will continue to provide hazard mitigation strategies to re-build communities and critical infrastructure following disasters in the West Zone Regions.

Key Points: 
  • DALLAS, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE:J), the managing partner for a joint venture (JV) between Jacobs and CDM Smith, was awarded a Public Assistance Technical Assistance Contract V (PA TAC V) for continued support of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) mission.
  • Jacobs also advises FEMA on use of sustainable, resilient practices that protect facilities from future events.
  • "For more than 20 years, Jacobs has deployed hundreds of local technical specialists to deliver public assistance to underserved communities in times of disaster," said Jacobs Senior Vice President Susannah Kerr.
  • Under previous contracts, the JV was awarded more than $951 million to provide public assistance, recovery operations, construction and project management and technical services.

VantageScore® Credit Score Usage Surges 42% to 27 Billion Credit Scores in 2023

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- VantageScore today announced that overall usage of its credit scores increased by 42% in 2023 to a record volume of over 27 billion credit scores. This growth is reflected by increased usage by financial institutions and organizations including banks, credit card lenders, fintechs, consumer websites and government entities, among others. More than 3,400 unique banks, lenders and other institutions used VantageScore in 2023, including eight of the top 10 banks. This is according to the results of the 2024 VantageScore® Market Study Report ("Market Study Report"), a comprehensive, independent third-party analysis conducted by Charles River Associates.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- VantageScore today announced that overall usage of its credit scores increased by 42% in 2023 to a record volume of over 27 billion credit scores.
  • Overall, usage by financial institutions grew by 46% year over year to nearly 13 billion consumer credit scores in 2023 compared to approximately 9 billion in 2022.
  • Usage among non-financial institutions grew by 39% overall to just over 14 billion scores in 2023 compared to 10 billion in 2022.
  • Overall, the non-financial category grew by 39% from 10.2 billion credit scores to 14.2 billion credit scores.

Micro-Electro-Mechanical System (MEMS) Market worth $24.2 billion by 2029 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Friday, March 29, 2024

This innovation is driven by the integration of MEMS technology with automated production lines, streamlining manufacturing processes and ensuring scalability.

Key Points: 
  • This innovation is driven by the integration of MEMS technology with automated production lines, streamlining manufacturing processes and ensuring scalability.
  • In November 2023, xMEMS Labs Inc. developed a sound-from-ultrasound MEMS speaker, enabling the replacement of coil speakers in noise-canceling earbuds.
  • This innovation utilizes ultrasound carrier and demodulation for smaller MEMS microspeakers with adequate bass response.
  • RF MEMS products in Actuator Type segment in MEMS market is expected to account for the largest share during the forecast period.

Micro-Electro-Mechanical System (MEMS) Market worth $24.2 billion by 2029 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Friday, March 29, 2024

This innovation is driven by the integration of MEMS technology with automated production lines, streamlining manufacturing processes and ensuring scalability.

Key Points: 
  • This innovation is driven by the integration of MEMS technology with automated production lines, streamlining manufacturing processes and ensuring scalability.
  • In November 2023, xMEMS Labs Inc. developed a sound-from-ultrasound MEMS speaker, enabling the replacement of coil speakers in noise-canceling earbuds.
  • This innovation utilizes ultrasound carrier and demodulation for smaller MEMS microspeakers with adequate bass response.
  • RF MEMS products in Actuator Type segment in MEMS market is expected to account for the largest share during the forecast period.

Givex Announces Fiscal Year and Fourth Quarter 2023 Financial Results

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Friday, March 22, 2024

Annual revenues surpassed $80 million, customer locations increased to 132,000, and positive

Key Points: 
  • Annual revenues surpassed $80 million, customer locations increased to 132,000, and positive
    TORONTO, March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Givex Corp. ("Givex") (TSX: GIVX) (OTCQX: GIVXF), is pleased to present its financial results for the three-month period and fiscal year ending December 31, 2023.
  • Givex reports in Canadian dollars and in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS").
  • "Our fourth quarter and fiscal year results reflect another period of revenue growth, but importantly, they also mark a return to positive earnings before tax in Q4."
  • Additional financial information, such as the audited annual Consolidated Financial Statements, Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, and Annual Information Form, is available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca .

LeaseAccelerator Announces First Fortune 500 Lease Liabilities and Net-Zero Market Study

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

RESTON, Va., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LeaseAccelerator , the leader in Enterprise Lease Lifecycle Management, announced the release of The Fortune 500 Lease Liabilities and Net-Zero Progress Market Study (the Market Study).

Key Points: 
  • RESTON, Va., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LeaseAccelerator , the leader in Enterprise Lease Lifecycle Management, announced the release of The Fortune 500 Lease Liabilities and Net-Zero Progress Market Study (the Market Study).
  • The Market Study focuses on lease liabilities of Fortune 500 companies and how those liabilities impact net-zero goals.
  • The new Fortune 500 Lease Liabilities and Net-Zero Progress Market Study shows:
    Industry sector readiness for emissions standards and net-zero goal achievement.
  • "This Market Study provides valuable insight into how Fortune 500 companies, have transformed their lease liabilities in the past few years to not only achieve company-wide goals, but to prepare for upcoming emissions requirements and reach net-zero targets," said Michael Keeler, CEO of LeaseAccelerator.

CPKC announces departure of Executive Vice President and Chief Transformation Officer

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024

CALGARY, AB, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Today, Canadian Pacific Kansas City (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) (CPKC) announced the departure of John Orr, Executive Vice President and Chief Transformation Officer.

Key Points: 
  • CALGARY, AB, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Today, Canadian Pacific Kansas City (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) (CPKC) announced the departure of John Orr, Executive Vice President and Chief Transformation Officer.
  • "On behalf of the Board of Directors and the CPKC family I would like to thank John for his contributions and impactful leadership," said CPKC President and Chief Executive Officer Keith Creel.
  • Mr. Orr was appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Transformation Officer of CPKC on April 14, 2023.
  • Prior to this role, he served as Executive Vice President Operations for Kansas City Southern from 2021 through 2023.