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IDrive Introduces Cloud-to-Cloud Backup for Microsoft Office 365 Personal Users with Unlimited Storage

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Friday, March 8, 2024

LOS ANGELES, March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- IDrive Backup , an award winning cloud backup service offering, has introduced unlimited cloud-to-cloud backup for Microsoft Office 365 Personal users, enabling them to backup their entire Office 365 suite.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- IDrive Backup , an award winning cloud backup service offering, has introduced unlimited cloud-to-cloud backup for Microsoft Office 365 Personal users, enabling them to backup their entire Office 365 suite.
  • Features of Microsoft Office 365 personal backup include:
    Automated backups - stay ahead of accidental deletion, file corruption, cyber threats, and malware or ransomware attacks with 3x automatic backups.
  • Direct backup and recovery - recover your backed-up data directly without having any dependency on your Microsoft 365 account.
  • Users can get started by selecting Microsoft 365 on the left-hand side menu within their IDrive account dashboard.

Bill Gates to Address CERAWeek by S&P Global in Houston, March 18-22

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

HOUSTON, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bill Gates will be among the speakers at the 42nd annual CERAWeek by S&P Global, March 18-22 in Houston.

Key Points: 
  • The week-long event will also include the CERAWeek Innovation Agora , serving as the center of technology and innovation programming at the conference.
  • The 2024 program will also feature expanded " Agora Hubs "—dedicated areas focused on climate, hydrogen and carbon.
  • Members of the media interested in covering CERAWeek 2024 are required to apply for accreditation.
  • Applications are subject to approval and can be submitted at the following link: https://reg.spglobal.com/flow/spglobal/ceraweek24/mediareg/login

US Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm to Address CERAWeek by S&P Global in Houston, March 18-22

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

HOUSTON, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm will deliver a plenary address to delegates at the 42nd annual CERAWeek by S&P Global, March 18-22 in Houston.

Key Points: 
  • The week-long event will also include the CERAWeek Innovation Agora , serving as the center of technology and innovation programming at the conference.
  • The 2024 program will also feature expanded " Agora Hubs "—dedicated areas focused on climate, hydrogen and carbon.
  • Members of the media interested in covering CERAWeek 2024 are required to apply for accreditation.
  • Applications are subject to approval and can be submitted at the following link: https://reg.spglobal.com/flow/spglobal/ceraweek24/mediareg/login

Genesys Technologies and MagTek, Inc. Partner to Integrate DynaProx BCR, a Contactless and Barcode Reading Device for Payments, Identification, and Access Control

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

SEAL BEACH, Calif., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- MagTek, a global leader in secure payment technology, and Genesys Technologies, a pioneer in unattended payments for the self-service cleaning industry, launches CryptoTap Plus, a cutting-edge contactless, wireless payment technology designed for car washes and laundromats. This innovative solution seamlessly integrates MagTek's DynaProx BCR, ensuring durability and efficiency in challenging environments.

Key Points: 
  • "DynaProx is rugged, easy to integrate with, and its barcode scanner lens is ingeniously positioned to prevent water, lint, and dirt from collecting."
  • Tap payments, backed by major banks and card issuers, are fast, convenient, and cater to the evolving needs of consumers.
  • The compact footprint of the MagTek DynaProx BCR device facilitates swift installation, even in locations traditionally reliant on coin operations.
  • DynaProx is rugged, easy to integrate with, and its barcode scanner lens is ingeniously positioned to prevent water, lint, and dirt from collecting.

AES Reports Record Performance in 2023 & Raises Long-Term Guidance

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Monday, February 26, 2024

ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES) today reported financial results for the year ended December 31, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • "Overall, 2023 was AES' best year ever in terms of both execution and financial performance.
  • Full year 2023 Net Income (Loss) was ($182) million, including $1.1 billion of impairments in 2023 primarily related to the Company's continued exit from coal-fired generation.
  • During full year 2023, the Company realized Tax Attributes5 of $611 million, an increase of $344 million compared to full year 2022.
  • The Company's 2024 guidance is based on foreign currency and commodity forward curves as of December 31, 2023.

CERAWeek by S&P Global 2024 to Convene Energy CEOs, Government Officials and Business and Technology Leaders in Houston, March 18-22

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Monday, February 26, 2024

HOUSTON, Feb. 26, 2024  /PRNewswire/ -- The 42nd annual gathering of CERAWeek by S&P Global—the world's preeminent energy conference—will convene energy industry leaders, experts, government officials and policymakers, as well as leaders from the technology, financial and industrial communities, March 18-22 in Houston.

Key Points: 
  • Learn more at www.ceraweek.com
    HOUSTON, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The 42nd annual gathering of CERAWeek by S&P Global—the world's preeminent energy conference—will convene energy industry leaders, experts, government officials and policymakers, as well as leaders from the technology, financial and industrial communities, March 18-22 in Houston.
  • "The increasing focus on energy transition following COP28 coincides with a growing realization of just how complex the road ahead will be," said Yergin.
  • Meeting those challenges, and realizing the promise, of the new energy future will be the focus of the world's energy leaders at CERAWeek 2024 in Houston."
  • The CERAWeek 2024 conference program will explore key themes related to:
    Energy Markets – How will supply and demand balance in a world of uncertainty?

CARLA TULLY APPOINTED TO NIKOLA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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Friday, February 16, 2024

PHOENIX, Feb. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nikola Corporation (Nasdaq: NKLA), a global leader in zero-emissions transportation and energy supply and infrastructure solutions, via the HYLA brand, today announced the appointment of energy and infrastructure expert Carla Tully, to its Board of Directors. Over more than two decades, Tully has built a successful track record leading and scaling energy organizations across Fortune 150, private equity, startup, and government entities. Tully serves as the Vice Chair of Earthrise Energy's Board of Directors, a Board Director for Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions Forum and as an Advisor to several energy transition startups.

Key Points: 
  • PHOENIX, Feb. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nikola Corporation (Nasdaq: NKLA), a global leader in zero-emissions transportation and energy supply and infrastructure solutions, via the HYLA brand , today announced the appointment of energy and infrastructure expert Carla Tully, to its Board of Directors .
  • Tully serves as the Vice Chair of Earthrise Energy's Board of Directors, a Board Director for Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions Forum and as an Advisor to several energy transition startups.
  • "As Nikola scales its energy infrastructure business, especially in the hydrogen ecosystem, the addition of Carla to Nikola's Board of Directors will greatly benefit our company, employees and shareholders," said Steve Shindler, Chairman of Nikola's Board of Directors.
  • I've dedicated my career to similar missions, and I am delighted to join Nikola's Board of Directors and support Nikola in 2024 and beyond."

Real Estate Giant CoStar Group Selects Arlington, Va. for Global Headquarters

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

ARLINGTON, Va. , Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CoStar Group, a leading global provider of online real estate marketplaces, information, and analytics in the property markets, has selected Arlington County, Va. for its global headquarters, announced Arlington Economic Development. The real estate giant will relocate to Central Place Tower, a 560,000-square-foot office building in Arlington, Va. in late 2024. CoStar Group will occupy 175,000 square feet of commercial office space and employ 650 workers at the facility, located at 1201 Wilson Boulevard.

Key Points: 
  • The real estate giant will relocate to Central Place Tower, a 560,000-square-foot office building in Arlington, Va. in late 2024.
  • CoStar Group will occupy 175,000 square feet of commercial office space and employ 650 workers at the facility, located at 1201 Wilson Boulevard.
  • CoStar Group joins additional businesses with headquarters of note in Arlington, including AES, Amazon, Boeing, Nestlé and RTX.
  • CoStar Group will pay $13,951,900 to Arlington County to obtain sole use of the observation deck at 1201 Wilson Boulevard.

Lexar Introduces SL600 Portable SSD with Blazing-fast Performance up to 2000MB/s

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

SAN JOSE, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Key Features

Key Points: 
  • Lexar, a leading global brand of flash memory solutions, is excited to announce the Lexar® Professional SL600 Portable SSD.
  • "We understand that many creative professionals need solutions that expedite their workflows and make their jobs easier.
  • The Lexar® Professional SL600 Portable SSD does just that by offering blazing fast read and write speeds that allow creatives to spend more time focusing on their craft rather than waiting for files to transfer," said Joey Lopez, Director of Marketing.
  • The Lexar® Professional SL600 Portable SSD comes in three capacities and is available for $129.99 for 1TB and $174.99 for 2TB.

West Africa trade will take a hit as Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso leave Ecowas

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

Founded in 1975, Ecowas is one of eight regional economic communities recognised by the African Union to foster regional integration on the continent.

Key Points: 
  • Founded in 1975, Ecowas is one of eight regional economic communities recognised by the African Union to foster regional integration on the continent.
  • Its main objective is to create a single, large trading bloc through economic cooperation.
  • Intra-regional trade remains well below the levels of other regions and the west African economies still rely a lot on informal activities.
  • These networks have encouraged the development of informal trade between west African countries and prevented the implementation of trade facilitation initiatives.

The integration conundrum

  • Subject to constant climatic uncertainties, it includes some of the poorest and least developed countries in the world.
  • Sahelian countries such as Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger depend more on regional trade than coastal countries, such as Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana or Nigeria.
  • They tend to produce identical agricultural commodities, which they typically trade with other countries located on the Gulf of Guinea.
  • Livestock trade between the Sahel and the Gulf of Guinea is also highly dependent on free movement between west African countries.

The consequences

  • Withdrawing from Ecowas is likely to have major consequences on the regional economy as a whole.
  • Without free access to the ports of Cotonou, Lomé, Abidjan or Tema, Sahelian imports will be far more expensive.
  • In addition, leaving Ecowas and its free movement protocol could have catastrophic consequences for millions of Sahelians who live in – or wish to migrate to – coastal cities.

Political motivations

  • It is primarily motivated by the fact that the bloc’s approach to region-building is not confined to economic integration.
  • Ecowas is also well-known for its robust involvement in peacekeeping and security operations to end conflict in the region.


Olivier Walther receives funding from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.