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Valley of Mother of God Gin inspires mixologists across Canada to reinvent the classic gin and tonic

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

Toronto, Oct. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Just in time for International Gin & Tonic Day, mixologists across Canada are reimagining the classic gin and tonic, inspired by Valley of Mother of God Gin .

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  • Toronto, Oct. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Just in time for International Gin & Tonic Day, mixologists across Canada are reimagining the classic gin and tonic, inspired by Valley of Mother of God Gin .
  • “We’re overwhelmed by the enthusiasm and creativity this challenge has brought forth from some of the country’s top bartenders and mixologists,’ says Shelly Perry, Co-founder of Foxglove Spirits Ltd., the maker of Valley of Mother of God Gin .
  • Their take on the G&T: Mother's Sage + Tonic
    Valley of Mother of God Gin , Fever Tree tonic, fresh sage + citrus, chrysanthemum aroma.
  • Their take on the G&T: Miku + Tonic
    Valley of Mother of God Gin , in-house handcrafted tonic water (made with coriander seed, cinchona bark, ginger, lemon, & burdock root), and lime.

Aviatrix Named a Key Technology Provider to Watch in Futuriom's 2023 Multicloud Networking Survey and NaaS Report

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aviatrix, the leader in Secure Cloud Networking, today announced it has been named a key technology provider to watch in Futuriom's 2023 Multicloud Networking Survey and NaaS Report. Aviatrix was recognized in the report for its customer traction among the Fortune 500, and as one of the early pioneers in the multicloud networking (MCN) market.

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  • SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aviatrix , the leader in Secure Cloud Networking, today announced it has been named a key technology provider to watch in Futuriom's 2023 Multicloud Networking Survey and NaaS Report .
  • Aviatrix was recognized in the report for its customer traction among the Fortune 500, and as one of the early pioneers in the multicloud networking (MCN) market.
  • "Aviatrix is trusted by our customers to reduce cloud costs, improve security, and simplify operations."
  • According to Futuriom's survey, 90% of networking, security, and operations teams see MCN technology as critical or very important in delivering a seamless network environment.

Light the way with the new D2 Mach 1 Pro aviator smartwatch from Garmin

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

OLATHE, Kan., Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) today announced its latest aviator smartwatch – the D2™ Mach 1 Pro. Featuring a large AMOLED touchscreen display, up to 25 days of battery life1, an LED flashlight and more – D2 Mach 1 Pro is designed for the most demanding pilot lifestyles, including those who fly professionally. Sporting classic pilot watch styling and premium materials like sapphire and titanium, the D2 Mach 1 Pro is ready to be worn both in and out of the cockpit. With extensive aviation, health, fitness and smartwatch features – D2 Mach 1 Pro redefines what pilots should expect from their smartwatch.

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  • Most capable D2 smartwatch yet includes full suite of aviation features, longer battery life and flashlight
    OLATHE, Kan., Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) today announced its latest aviator smartwatch – the D2™ Mach 1 Pro .
  • With extensive aviation, health, fitness and smartwatch features – D2 Mach 1 Pro redefines what pilots should expect from their smartwatch.
  • Features like the LED flashlight and large AMOLED display, combined with the high-end materials, make this the most premium-built D2 smartwatch yet."
  • Like all Garmin smartwatches, the D2 Mach 1 Pro can be used with either Android or Apple® smartphones.

Mesa Airlines Launches Independent Pilot Time Building Program for Aspiring Pilots

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Monday, October 9, 2023

Unlike traditional time building programs, IPD offers airline training materials, advanced computerized based training, and pilot mentors, giving pilots a competitive advantage in the commercial aviation job market.

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  • Unlike traditional time building programs, IPD offers airline training materials, advanced computerized based training, and pilot mentors, giving pilots a competitive advantage in the commercial aviation job market.
  • The program is available to any pilot who has obtained their commercial pilot certificate and instrument rating.
  • For more information on the aircraft check out, www.pipistrel-aircraft.com
    Jonathan Ornstein, Chairman and CEO of Mesa Airlines, said “We are excited to launch Mesa’s Independent Pilot Development Program and offer aspiring pilots a safe and affordable way to achieve their aviation goals.
  • “This program is not only a time building program, but also a career development opportunity that prepares pilots for the challenges and rewards of flying for an airline.”
    Click here for further program details and start your application.

Schneider honoring drivers at NASCAR events this week

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Friday, October 6, 2023

Schneider National, Inc. (NYSE: SNDR), a premier multimodal provider of transportation, intermodal and logistics services, will celebrate company drivers during special NASCAR events this week in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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  • Schneider National, Inc. (NYSE: SNDR), a premier multimodal provider of transportation, intermodal and logistics services, will celebrate company drivers during special NASCAR events this week in Charlotte, North Carolina.
  • Schneider’s drivers will enjoy a rare behind the scenes view of race day from the pit area with the Pilot Flying J crew.
  • At the event, NASCAR-themed gifts and tickets to Saturday’s race will be provided to Schneider associates.
  • “We are appreciative to NASCAR and Pilot Flying J for including Schneider in a memorable week and creating an opportunity to thank our drivers for their hard work and commitment to safety,” said Schneider Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer Rob Reich.

Aviatrix Distributed Cloud Firewall Improves Cloud Cybersecurity Resiliency, Finds Enterprise Strategy Group

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aviatrix, the pioneer of Secure Cloud Networking, today released an in-depth technical evaluation for its industry-first Distributed Cloud Firewall conducted by TechTarget's Enterprise Strategy Group. In its analysis, trusted IT analyst, research, and strategy firm Enterprise Strategy Group reviewed how this solution can help organizations to implement a simpler and more comprehensive, security architecture that protects applications running on public cloud infrastructure.

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  • SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aviatrix , the pioneer of Secure Cloud Networking, today released an in-depth technical evaluation for its industry-first Distributed Cloud Firewall conducted by TechTarget's Enterprise Strategy Group.
  • According to Enterprise Strategy Group research, 91% of organizations are now using at least two public cloud infrastructure providers.
  • Enterprise Strategy Group's evaluation examined how the Aviatrix Distributed Cloud Firewall can reduce the time and effort needed to secure public cloud infrastructure, including installation, threat blocking, policy definition and enforcement, and microsegmentation.
  • Aviatrix's Distributed Cloud Firewall redefines network security for cloud by distributing inspection and enforcement to enhance security, scalability, agility, and reduce costs.

LifeNet of New York Flight Nurse Achieves Milestone

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Recently, Flight Nurse Rod Kester transported his 1,000th patient after a little over 11 years of providing lifesaving care with Air Methods' LifeNet of New York.

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  • Recently, Flight Nurse Rod Kester transported his 1,000th patient after a little over 11 years of providing lifesaving care with Air Methods' LifeNet of New York.
  • “This is a huge milestone for a flight clinician,” said Bill Stubba, LifeNet of New York area manager and the person who hired Kester.
  • While Kester’s home base location is LifeNet 7-10 in Watertown, he has served LifeNet locations throughout the state of New York, working with many flight clinicians.
  • LifeNet of New York’s teams — a small but mighty crew consisting of a pilot, nurse, and paramedic — receive annual state-of-the-art specialty training.

Aviatrix Certified Engineer (ACE) Program Launches Multicloud Network Security Specialty Training

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aviatrix, the pioneer of Secure Cloud Networking, today announced the launch of its Aviatrix Certified Engineer (ACE) Multicloud Network Security Specialty. This new training program tackles cloud security in and across the leading cloud service providers (CSPs), equipping IT professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the complex landscape of securing modern cloud networks.

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  • SANTA CLARA, Calif., Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aviatrix , the pioneer of Secure Cloud Networking, today announced the launch of its Aviatrix Certified Engineer (ACE) Multicloud Network Security Specialty .
  • "The ACE Multicloud Network Security training is a game-changer for those in network engineering, cloud, and security."
  • The ACE Multicloud Network Security Specialty training addresses this challenge by providing tactical understanding for anyone involved in security, networking, or cloud at their organizations.
  • to the public cloud, the ACE Multicloud Network Security Specialty training takes a comprehensive approach to training participants how to secure the network deployed inside the cloud.

Upbound Contributes Control Plane Provider Technology to the Crossplane Project, Governed by the Cloud Native Computing Foundation

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

To accelerate the thriving open source ecosystem around control planes, Upbound , the company behind the popular open source project Crossplane , today announced it is donating the core projects powering its official providers for AWS, Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure to the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) under the Crossplane project.

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  • To accelerate the thriving open source ecosystem around control planes, Upbound , the company behind the popular open source project Crossplane , today announced it is donating the core projects powering its official providers for AWS, Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure to the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) under the Crossplane project.
  • To help engineers create more mature providers and save time, Upbound created code generation technology that produces Crossplane providers.
  • “Cloud ecosystems require open source communities to grow, but the pool of truly open source cloud automation tools is shrinking.
  • “Upbound remains a critical maintainer and steward of the Crossplane project and we believe in supporting the provider ecosystem around Crossplane,” said Bassam Tabbara, creator of Crossplane and CEO of Upbound.

Spirit Airlines Lands Milestone Partnership with Liberty University to Expand Pilot Pipeline

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

MIRAMAR, Fla., Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The next generation of pilots can now venture from the skies of Virginia to the vast network of Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE). The carrier today announced a new partnership with Liberty University to launch the Spirit Wings Pilot Pathway program at the university's School of Aeronautics in Lynchburg, Virginia. The collaboration marks a milestone in the airline's efforts to grow its pipeline of professional pilots. Liberty University becomes the 10th partner to join the Spirit Wings Pilot Pathway program, which offers graduates a fast track to the flight deck and a rewarding career as a Spirit First Officer.

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  • The carrier today announced a new partnership with Liberty University to launch the Spirit Wings Pilot Pathway program at the university's School of Aeronautics in Lynchburg, Virginia.
  • The collaboration marks a milestone in the airline's efforts to grow its pipeline of professional pilots.
  • Liberty University becomes the 10th partner to join the Spirit Wings Pilot Pathway program, which offers graduates a fast track to the flight deck and a rewarding career as a Spirit First Officer.
  • "We are delighted to join with Spirit Airlines as the 10th partner in their Spirit Wings Pilot Pathway program," said Rick Roof, Dean of the School of Aeronautics.