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U.S. Senator Laphonza Butler and U.S. District Judge Carlton W. Reeves named JSU 2024 Spring commencement speakers

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

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JACKSON, Miss., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Jackson State University (JSU) announces two distinguished alumni will keynote the 2024 Spring commencement ceremonies.

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JACKSON, Miss., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Jackson State University (JSU) announces two distinguished alumni will keynote the 2024 Spring commencement ceremonies.
"Both Judge Carlton Reeves and Senator Laphonza Butler's accomplishments are shining examples of the excellence and impact our institution fosters.
For the graduate ceremony, doors will open at 7 a.m. CT and close at 8:50 a.m. CT prior to the procession and re-open after invocation.
For the undergraduate ceremony, doors will open at 7 am CT.

Mesh Payments Simplifies Guest Travel for Candidates and Contractors with Key Advancements to Its Travel Management Solution

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

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NEW YORK, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mesh Payments , the innovator in global travel and expense management, today announced a new guest travel solution that eliminates the manual and cumbersome process traditionally associated with the booking and reimbursement of candidate and guest travel.

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NEW YORK, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mesh Payments , the innovator in global travel and expense management, today announced a new guest travel solution that eliminates the manual and cumbersome process traditionally associated with the booking and reimbursement of candidate and guest travel.
Guest travel is the latest innovation to the Mesh Travel & Expense Management platform, which provides unprecedented efficiency and spend visibility while meeting the rigorous compliance standards of global, multi-entity corporations.
Guest travel streamlines travel booking and expenses for contractors, candidates and other guests, allowing them to book their own itineraries and eliminate expense reimbursements.
"This is just the beginning of our journey to streamline travel and expense management for companies worldwide."

Datometry Announces Support for Oracle Workloads on Native Google Databases

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Cloud, Translation, Google Cloud Platform, Workload, GCP, PostgreSQL, BigQuery, SAN, Database, Language, Policy, SQL, Information technology

SAN FRANCISCO, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Datometry, the pioneer in database system virtualization, announced today support for Oracle workloads with Datometry Hyper-Q. Using Hyper-Q, enterprises can rapidly move complete workloads from legacy Oracle databases, including Exadata, to native databases on Google Cloud Platform (GCP), such as BigQuery, AlloyDB, or open-source PostgreSQL.

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SAN FRANCISCO, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Datometry , the pioneer in database system virtualization , announced today support for Oracle workloads with Datometry Hyper-Q.
Using Hyper-Q, enterprises can rapidly move complete workloads from legacy Oracle databases, including Exadata, to native databases on Google Cloud Platform (GCP), such as BigQuery, AlloyDB, or open-source PostgreSQL.
The current industry trend of utilizing managed databases, coupled with the resurgence of PostgreSQL, has IT leaders enthused about the possibility of replacing Oracle databases with cloud-native systems.
"We're excited to extend our Oracle support for GCP-native database systems," said Mike Waas, CEO of Datometry.

NFID Announces 2024 Recipients of Prestigious Awards

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

BETHESDA, Md., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) has announced the 2024 recipients of the prestigious NFID awards honoring outstanding individuals who have made significant and lasting contributions to public health through leadership, scientific achievement, philanthropy, and policy work. The following awards will be presented at the 2024 NFID Awards Gala in Washington, DC in September 2024:

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BETHESDA, Md., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) has announced the 2024 recipients of the prestigious NFID awards honoring outstanding individuals who have made significant and lasting contributions to public health through leadership, scientific achievement, philanthropy, and policy work.
The following awards will be presented at the 2024 NFID Awards Gala in Washington, DC in September 2024:
Seth F. Berkley, MD, of the Pandemic Center of Brown University, will receive the 2024 Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Humanitarian Award in recognition of his work as an innovative entrepreneur, a pioneer in global health, and a champion of equitable access to vaccines.
The awards will be presented at the 2024 NFID Awards Gala and Silent Auction, a black-tie fundraising event scheduled for September 19, 2024, in Washington, DC.
All contributions support the NFID mission to educate the public and healthcare professionals on the prevention and treatment of infectious diseases.

HiddenLayer Awarded AFWERX STTR Phase II Contract to Accelerate USA Department of Defense Security Adoption

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Transfer, Entrepreneurship, SBIR, Research, STTR, Artificial intelligence, Policy, AI, University, Small business, Private sector, Small Business Innovation Research, AFWERX, Buffalo, Air force, Air Force Research Laboratory, Government, DAF

AUSTIN, Texas, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- HiddenLayer, the leading security provider for artificial intelligence (AI) models and assets, today announced it has been selected by AFWERX for a STTR Phase II contract in the amount of $1.8MM focused on AI Detection & Response to address the most pressing challenges in the Department of the Air Force (DAF). The Air Force Research Laboratory and AFWERX have partnered to streamline the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) process by accelerating the small business experience through faster proposal to award timelines, changing the pool of potential applicants by expanding opportunities to small business and eliminating bureaucratic overhead by continually implementing process improvement changes in contract execution. The DAF began offering the Open Topic SBIR/STTR program in 2018, which expanded the range of innovations the DAF funded, and as of February 9, 2024, HiddenLayer began its journey to create and provide innovative capabilities that will strengthen the national defense of the United States of America.

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AUSTIN, Texas, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- HiddenLayer , the leading security provider for artificial intelligence (AI) models and assets, today announced it has been selected by AFWERX for a STTR Phase II contract in the amount of $1.8MM focused on AI Detection & Response to address the most pressing challenges in the Department of the Air Force (DAF).
"The opportunity to extend the use of our AISec Platform to secure the US Department of Defense's most critical models, while also accelerating commercialization in the private sector, is a significant milestone for HiddenLayer," said Chris "Tito" Sestito, Co-Founder and CEO of HiddenLayer.
"We are honored to collaborate with AFWERX and researchers at the University at Buffalo to advance research on adversarial AI attack methods, further driving our mission to help enterprises protect their most valuable technology."
The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Department of the Air Force, the Department of Defense, or the U.S. government.

Advancing Health Equity Through Pharmacy: New White Paper Explores the Pivotal Role Pharmacists Can Play in Providing Needed Care for Underserved Patients

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Don Miguel Ruiz, Pharmacist, Health, Health literacy, Doctor of Pharmacy, Patient, Policy, Asthma, Health equity, Physician, Medicine, Pharmaceutical industry

The new paper explores the barriers impacting patient health, particularly for under-resourced patients and those on Medicaid, and how pharmacists can bridge healthcare gaps and improve the health of those individuals.

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The new paper explores the barriers impacting patient health, particularly for under-resourced patients and those on Medicaid, and how pharmacists can bridge healthcare gaps and improve the health of those individuals.
The report also proposes steps needed to further elevate the role of pharmacists to help reduce disparities by increasing the services and care they can provide.
Value-based practices, like AbsoluteCare , that integrate pharmacists into the healthcare team, can improve patient adherence and outcomes in vulnerable populations.
"We have seen significant patient improvements when pharmacists intervene and educate our members about their health and treatments," said Mike Radu, CEO, AbsoluteCare.

THE TREBEK INITIATIVE ANNOUNCES RECIPIENTS OF 2024 RESEARCH AND STORYTELLING AWARDS

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

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Nine researchers, and explorers receive prestigious grants to fund research and storytelling projects that help preserve the natural and cultural wonders of Canada.

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Nine researchers, and explorers receive prestigious grants to fund research and storytelling projects that help preserve the natural and cultural wonders of Canada.
OTTAWA, ON, April 9, 2024 /CNW/ - The Trebek Initiative is pleased to unveil the recipients of its highly anticipated 2024 research awards, given to nine exceptional individuals selected for their outstanding dedication to advance knowledge and storytelling about Canada's natural and cultural heritage.
The grants totalling $710,000, are now recognized as the most prestigious research and storytelling awards in the country, for Canadians who are doing exceptional research in one of five areas of study: human history and culture, human innovation, land, wildlife and water.
Each year, the Trebek Initiative provides grants to support emerging explorers committed to storytelling and exploration.

Discover Financial Services Deploys Google Cloud's Generative AI to Transform Customer Service

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Cloud, CRM, Google Cloud, Risk management, Financial services, Policy, AI, LAS, Medical device

RIVERWOODS, Ill., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cloud Next '24, LAS VEGAS -- Discover today announced a strategic collaboration with Google Cloud to introduce generative AI (gen AI) technology into its customer care centers. This collaboration aims to enhance the customer and agent experience, and improve agent productivity, offering faster, more personalized, and efficient resolutions.

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"By using Google Cloud's generative AI tools, we will raise the bar for customer support interactions, ensuring fast, personalized, and effective service every time."
"Our collaboration with Discover showcases the real-world impact of generative AI and sets a new standard for customer care in the financial services industry," said Yolande Piazza, vice president, Financial Services, Google Cloud.
"With Google Cloud's generative AI capabilities, Discover's customer service agents are able to provide the kind of informed, proactive, and efficient support that builds lasting loyalty and increases productivity.
This initiative solidifies Discover's commitment to innovation and positions the company as a leader in the application of AI within the financial services industry.

International Weed Genomics Consortium Celebrates Three Years of Achievements

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

WESTMINSTER, Colo., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Since its founding in April, 2021, the International Weed Genomics Consortium (IWGC) has been steadily advancing weed science via collaboration. These advancements include weed species genome sequencing, assembly, and annotation that are accessible via the IWGC weed species website, WeedPedia, and other collaborative databases. Additionally, IWGC offers multiple conferences and training opportunities to share its findings with others each year.

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Since its founding in April, 2021, the International Weed Genomics Consortium (IWGC) has been steadily advancing weed science via collaboration.
These advancements include weed species genome sequencing, assembly, and annotation that are accessible via the IWGC weed species website, WeedPedia, and other collaborative databases.
WESTMINSTER, Colo., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Since its founding in April, 2021, the International Weed Genomics Consortium (IWGC) has been steadily advancing weed science via collaboration.
These advancements include weed species genome sequencing, assembly, and annotation that are accessible via the IWGC weed species website , WeedPedia , and other collaborative databases.

ReasonLabs Unveils Major Updates to RAV VPN for Android Devices

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

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NEW YORK, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ReasonLabs, the cybersecurity pioneer equipping home users with the same level of cyber protection used by Fortune 500 companies, today announced the release of a significant update to RAV VPN for Android, its virtual private network (VPN). This update represents a significant advancement in mobile cybersecurity for Android users, promising enhanced protection and privacy for Android users worldwide. The updated version of RAV VPN for Android is now available for download on the Google Play Store.

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This update represents a significant advancement in mobile cybersecurity for Android users, promising enhanced protection and privacy for Android users worldwide.
The updated version of RAV VPN for Android is now available for download on the Google Play Store .
Recognizing this pressing need, ReasonLabs has invested considerable resources into refining RAV VPN for Android, ensuring it remains at the forefront of cybersecurity excellence.
"The latest achievement with RAV VPN for Android represents a significant milestone in our ongoing mission to deliver best-in-class cybersecurity solutions.