Disaster

Cloud Migration Services Market worth $29.2 billion by 2028 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

The hybrid cloud segment of the Cloud Migration Services Market is growing rapidly.

Key Points: 
  • The hybrid cloud segment of the Cloud Migration Services Market is growing rapidly.
  • Hybrid Cloud deployment, supported by cloud migration services, provides organizations with a balanced and adaptable approach to cloud adoption.
  • Cloud migration services are instrumental in designing, implementing, and optimizing Hybrid Cloud solutions tailored to the unique needs of each organization.
  • this collaboration, under Infosys cobalt, combines AWS's cloud-native innovation with info sys's domain knowledge, delivering specialized cloud migration and modernization services.

Blue Rhino Tank Exchange Brand Kicks Off 30th Anniversary Celebration

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Feb. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blue Rhino, the propane tank exchange brand of Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. (OTC:FGPR), is celebrating its 30th birthday in 2024, and fans of the nation’s leading portable propane exchange brand will have the chance to join in on the yearlong celebration.

Key Points: 
  • WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Feb. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blue Rhino, the propane tank exchange brand of Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. (OTC:FGPR), is celebrating its 30th birthday in 2024, and fans of the nation’s leading portable propane exchange brand will have the chance to join in on the yearlong celebration.
  • Additional giveaways featuring prizes from leading Blue Rhino partners, including outdoor living companies, will be conducted monthly.
  • These and other fun plans are all found at our website Blue Rhino 30th Birthday .
  • Blue Rhino will be promoting this important milestone with a special collector’s edition commemorative tank sleeve that is now rolling out nationally.

Serco Awarded $525 Million ID/IQ Contract to Continue Delivering Disaster Recovery Work in Support of FEMA

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

Serco will provide the people and resources needed to support the Public Assistance Program to presidentially declared disasters and emergencies.

Key Points: 
  • Serco will provide the people and resources needed to support the Public Assistance Program to presidentially declared disasters and emergencies.
  • Serco received a single-award indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (ID/IQ) contract that has a ceiling value of $525 million over five years
    FEMA’s Public Assistance program provides on-site support so communities can quickly respond to and recover from major disasters or emergencies.
  • Under this contract, Serco will continue to be responsible for hiring and deploying a staff to supplement FEMA’s recovery efforts.
  • The Company will provide advisory and assistance services, technical assessments, cost analysis, as well as project management support to see relief efforts through to completion.

Object First Announces Rapid Growth on First Anniversary, Cites Bookings Surge, Global Expansion, and Robust Hiring

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

“Object First’s momentum is easy to explain: we have the right technology, right people, and right commitment to customer and partner success,” said David Bennett, CEO, Object First.

Key Points: 
  • “Object First’s momentum is easy to explain: we have the right technology, right people, and right commitment to customer and partner success,” said David Bennett, CEO, Object First.
  • “We’ve made ransomware-proof immutable storage easy to deploy and manage — accelerating recovery, reducing downtime, and minimizing the financial impacts of disasters.
  • Interest in the solution continues to build, with an over 400% increase in inbound sales inquiries in the same period.
  • Object First collaborates closely with its customers and partners, helping them implement Zero Trust security principles and protect data with out-of-the-box immutability.

Great Lakes Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

HOUSTON, Feb. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (“Great Lakes” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: GLDD), the largest provider of dredging services in the United States, today reported financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Lasse Petterson, President and Chief Executive Officer commented, “We ended the year strong with solid fourth quarter results.
  • Gross margin percentage increased to 21.3% in the fourth quarter of 2023 from -11.0% in the fourth quarter of 2022 partially due to improved project performance.
  • Great Lakes cautions investors that any forward-looking statements made by Great Lakes are not guarantees or indicative of future performance.
  • Great Lakes' future financial condition and results of operations, as well as any forward-looking statements, are subject to change and inherent risks and uncertainties.

The Salvation Army Responds to Californians' Flood Crisis

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- With California facing unprecedented rainfall, flash flooding, and landslides, The Salvation Army has activated Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) teams to offer vital aid to affected communities statewide. The ongoing natural disaster has prompted a state of emergency in eight counties across Southern California, leading to evacuations, widespread displacement, destruction, and tragic fatalities.

Key Points: 
  • Together, with the support of our volunteers and donors, we will continue offering help for today and hope for tomorrow."
  • "The need for our services is clear when witnessing the loss and devastation firsthand," said John Berglund, Territorial EDS Coordinator for The Salvation Army's Western Territory.
  • The best way to support those impacted is by making a financial contribution, which allows The Salvation Army to meet immediate and long-term needs.
  • Visual assets from The Salvation Army's relief efforts in California are available here .

Four ways AI could help us respond to climate change – despite how much energy it uses

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

But it’s important to remember that AI could also contribute in various ways to our response to climate change.

Key Points: 
  • But it’s important to remember that AI could also contribute in various ways to our response to climate change.
  • These include identifying sources of emissions, enhancing the production and use of renewable energy and predicting calamities like floods and fires.
  • Here are four different areas where AI has already managed to master some of the smaller tasks necessary for a wider confrontation with the climate crisis.
  • Electricity
    AI could help reduce energy-related emissions by more accurately forecasting energy supply and demand.

Beam Global Announces New Federal Customers Placed First-Time Orders for EV ARC Solar-Powered EV Charging Systems

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Beam Global , (Nasdaq: BEEM , BEEMW), a leading provider of innovative and sustainable infrastructure solutions for the electrification of transportation and energy security, announced six federal customers have placed first-time orders, expanding the Beam Global footprint among its existing federal customers.

Key Points: 
  • SAN DIEGO, Feb. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Beam Global , (Nasdaq: BEEM , BEEMW), a leading provider of innovative and sustainable infrastructure solutions for the electrification of transportation and energy security, announced six federal customers have placed first-time orders, expanding the Beam Global footprint among its existing federal customers.
  • The new federal customers, most of which are receiving numerous sustainable EV ARC™ charging systems powered 100% by renewable energy, are:
    United Cleanup Oak Ridge (UCOR, federal contractor)
    “Rapid deployment, energy resiliency, energy security and disaster preparedness are becoming key decision factors in the EV charging infrastructure build out, for federal, state and local government entities.
  • The continued expansion of EV ARC deployments demonstrates the increasing need for rapidly deployed, energy resilient and highly scalable solutions,” said Desmond Wheatley, CEO of Beam Global.
  • We agree with the goal to have 25% of EV charging infrastructure be off-grid, locally generated, locally stored and locally delivered, powered by 100% renewable energy.

TransMedia Group to Highlight How Altitude Water Atmospheric Generator Beats Reverse Osmosis Purification in Achieving True Sustainability

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Monday, February 12, 2024

BOCA RATON, Fla., Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Just as Altitude Water ( https://altdwater.com ) harnesses the atmosphere to generate pure drinking water anywhere anytime, TransMedia Group will be harnessing media attention to learn how the Altitude Water Atmospheric Generator scores highest in sustainability.

Key Points: 
  • BOCA RATON, Fla., Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Just as Altitude Water ( https://altdwater.com ) harnesses the atmosphere to generate pure drinking water anywhere anytime, TransMedia Group will be harnessing media attention to learn how the Altitude Water Atmospheric Generator scores highest in sustainability.
  • TransMedia Group said it will invite media to cover Altitude Water, located in Lauderdale Lakes, and report how its designs and patented unique variant of atmospheric water generates (AWG) clean drinking water anywhere by pulling moisture out of the air, purifying it with ozone, then alkalizing the water as opposed to the reverse osmosis purification technique found in competing machines.
  • "We all love clean water and need it to survive," said Jeff Szur, Chief Operations Officer, Altitude Water.
  • TransMedia Group will focus on sharing the company's products and goals with the world, allowing Altitude Water to focus on building their innovative line of generators.

AmeriCorps Releases Latest National Service Reports for US States and Territories

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

Washington, DC, Feb. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteering, released the 2024 National Service Reports.

Key Points: 
  • Washington, DC, Feb. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteering, released the 2024 National Service Reports.
  • The reports detail the financial investments made by AmeriCorps in all fifty states, Washington DC and Puerto Rico.
  • They include profiles that showcase the location of the national service projects, the number of AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers serving, the organizations they serve with and other project information from 2023.
  • AmeriCorps offers opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds to be a part of the national service community, grow personally and professionally and receive benefits for their service.