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Adlumin Kills Ransomware in Seconds With New Feature That Saves 99% of Files From Encryption

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

In benchmark tests against malware from some of the world’s most notorious ransomware groups including Black Basta, Conti, Ryuk, NoEscapeLocker and others, Adlumin Ransomware Prevention saved, on average, 99% of the file system from encryption.

Key Points: 
  • In benchmark tests against malware from some of the world’s most notorious ransomware groups including Black Basta, Conti, Ryuk, NoEscapeLocker and others, Adlumin Ransomware Prevention saved, on average, 99% of the file system from encryption.
  • In addition, the company unveiled a free Ransomware Simulation Tool that gives organizations a self-service option to easily test and understand their vulnerability to a ransomware attack.
  • The threat posed by ransomware and the success of ransomware gangs climbed to new heights in 2023 with payments exceeding $1 billion for the first time .
  • The speed with which Adlumin detects and kills ransomware provides an added layer of protection to help stop ransomware threats at organizations that rely on Adlumin for Managed Detection and Response (MDR).

BerryDunn Continues Significant Growth Among the Accounting Today 2024 Top 100 Firms

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

BerryDunn, a full-service assurance, tax, and consulting firm, grew by 21% in 2023, earning the top position among 15 New England accounting firms.

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  • BerryDunn, a full-service assurance, tax, and consulting firm, grew by 21% in 2023, earning the top position among 15 New England accounting firms.
  • The firm ranks 43 overall in Accounting Today’s 2024 Top 100 Firms in the US , based on net revenue.
  • For the third consecutive year, BerryDunn is listed in the Top 50, up from ranking 46 last year.
  • “Our success is attributed to our dedicated employees who proactively develop new services and solutions to help clients thrive,” explains Chad Snow, COO of Consulting Services.

Ten Community-Based Collaboratives Recognized as Exemplars in Education with Grants from Carnegie Corporation of New York

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

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    Profiles in Collective Leadership provides $200,000 grants for nonpartisan collaborations that serve as education and economic bridges in a range of communities across the country.
  • The collaboratives draw on the strengths of local government, education, nonprofit, business, and health care professionals to create career opportunities for young people and encourage civic participation.
  • The 10 recognized partnerships in 8 states will act as exemplars, sharing what they have learned with each other and with the public.
  • “At Carnegie Corporation of New York, we are gravely concerned by the growing polarization of American politics and society,” said Dame Louise Richardson , president of the philanthropic foundation.

Esri Releases New Book Designed to Improve Efficiency of Mobile Work

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

No matter what electronic tools they take into the field, they all take a notebook or a guidebook.

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  • No matter what electronic tools they take into the field, they all take a notebook or a guidebook.
  • To provide these professionals with a resource, Esri , the global leader in location intelligence, has released Fieldwork Handbook: A Practical Guide on the Go .
  • The new book is packed with tips, best practices, and activities that will make any type of work in the field more productive and successful.
  • Interested retailers can contact Esri Press book distributor Ingram Publisher Services.

Annual Corporate and Consultants Surveys Reflect Continuing Economic Pressures

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Friday, March 15, 2024

Area Development’s 38th Annual Corporate Survey and 20th Annual Consultants Survey reflect the impact of current economic pressures, including low unemployment numbers, on corporate executives’ site and facility plans across both small and large companies in diverse industries.

Key Points: 
  • Area Development’s 38th Annual Corporate Survey and 20th Annual Consultants Survey reflect the impact of current economic pressures, including low unemployment numbers, on corporate executives’ site and facility plans across both small and large companies in diverse industries.
  • Sixty percent of the respondents to our Corporate Survey are with manufacturing firms and are C-suite executives.
  • All of the respondents to our Consultants Survey rank availability of skilled labor as their clients’ #1 concern.
  • It also has produced more than 70 Best Practices Consultants Forums for economic developers since 2006.

Pennsylvania American Water President Justin Ladner Named to Aspen Institute 2024 Class of Henry Crown Fellows

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Friday, March 15, 2024

Justin Ladner, president of Pennsylvania American Water based in Mechanicsburg, Pa., was recently named to the Aspen Institute 2024 Class of Henry Crown Fellows .

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  • Justin Ladner, president of Pennsylvania American Water based in Mechanicsburg, Pa., was recently named to the Aspen Institute 2024 Class of Henry Crown Fellows .
  • The Henry Crown Fellowship mobilizes a new breed of leaders, all between the ages of 30-46, to tackle the world’s most intractable problems.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240315523024/en/
    Ladner is president of the largest regulated water and wastewater utility in Pennsylvania, providing high-quality service to approximately 2.3 million people.
  • “In my role leading the dedicated team of professionals at Pennsylvania American Water, we work hard every day to provide high-quality water service to homes and businesses across Pennsylvania.

California Special Districts Association (CSDA) Partners with VC3 to Deliver Cybersecurity and Technology Services to Special Districts in California

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

The California Special Districts Association (CSDA) has partnered with VC3 to deliver cybersecurity and technology services to special districts in California.

Key Points: 
  • The California Special Districts Association (CSDA) has partnered with VC3 to deliver cybersecurity and technology services to special districts in California.
  • VC3’s local government-focused cybersecurity and technology services are consistent with the CSDA's mission to promote good governance and improve core local services for all types of independent special districts in the state of California.
  • Our members can trust VC3 to understand their specialized needs, offer them cost-effective technology and cybersecurity solutions, and keep them safe and secure while modernizing their IT environments.
  • This customization makes cybersecurity and technology services affordable for your budget, from the smallest special district to the largest.

New Representatives & Officers Added to Association of Executive Search & Leadership Consultants' Americas, EMEA & APAC Councils

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

NEW YORK, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (AESC), representing the top executive search and leadership consulting firms worldwide, today announces 2024 officers and representatives appointed to AESC's Americas Council, EMEA Council and APAC Council. Each Council consists of elected officers and representatives from AESC Member executive search and leadership advisory firms from across their respective region.

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  • NEW YORK, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (AESC), representing the top executive search and leadership consulting firms worldwide, today announces 2024 officers and representatives appointed to AESC's Americas Council , EMEA Council and APAC Council .
  • Each Council consists of elected officers and representatives from AESC Member executive search and leadership advisory firms from across their respective region.
  • She currently specializes in executive search and leadership consulting for senior management in the local and Latin American markets.
  • Thorsten Amend-Schnaar , Frankfurt-based Executive Partner at Höchsmann & Company GmbH & Co. KG, has provided executive search and leadership consulting since 2013.

SK hynix Signs Investment Agreement of Advanced Chip Packaging with Indiana

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

"I'm so proud to officially welcome SK hynix to Indiana, and we're confident this new partnership will enhance the Lafayette-West Lafayette region, Purdue University and the state of Indiana for the long term.

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  • "I'm so proud to officially welcome SK hynix to Indiana, and we're confident this new partnership will enhance the Lafayette-West Lafayette region, Purdue University and the state of Indiana for the long term.
  • Senator Todd Young, a key advocate for the project, said, "SK hynix will soon be a household name in Indiana.
  • "SK hynix is the global pioneer and dominant market leader in memory chips for AI," Purdue University President Mung Chiang said.
  • It is also a monumental moment for completing the supply chain of digital economy in our country through chips advanced packaging.

22 Year Leesburg Police Department Veteran Turned Entrepreneur Launches RISE Flag Football Powered by Under Armour in Winchester

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Friday, March 29, 2024

WINCHESTER, Va., March 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Winchester's youth sports scene is about to get a major boost with the launch of RISE Flag Football Powered by Under Armour. Led by Russ Bolden, a 22-year veteran of the Leesburg Police Department, RISE Flag Football is designed to foster a love for the game while instilling essential life skills and is poised to become a beacon of athletic and personal development for the community's youth. With a career dedicated to serving his community, Bolden's journey from patrol officer to school resource officer and mentor has been driven by a desire to make a positive impact, particularly on the youth.

Key Points: 
  • WINCHESTER, Va., March 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Winchester's youth sports scene is about to get a major boost with the launch of RISE Flag Football Powered by Under Armour .
  • "When I saw the opportunity to bring RISE Flag Football to Winchester, I knew it was the perfect way to combine my passion for sports and working with kids," says Russ Bolden.
  • RISE Flag Football League will provide a safe and supportive environment for young athletes to discover their potential in Winchester, but is also vital to the local community.
  • Julie Green, RISE Flag Football Powered by Under Armour, 1 9199068592, [email protected] , uariseflag.com