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Summit Ridge Group Broadens Expertise in Media, Satellite, Telecommunications, Technology, and Valuation with Key Industry Hires

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

NEW YORK , Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Summit Ridge Group, LLC, the leading financial and business valuation consulting boutique focused solely on the telecommunications, media, and satellite industries, announced today two key appointments to its valuation and technology teams: Kevin McElroy, CPA/ABV, ASA has joined as Director and Yagnik Mehta has joined as an Analyst.

Key Points: 
  • With the hires of McElroy and Mehta, Summit Ridge continues to bolster its leadership in transaction advisory, litigation support, and valuation advisory services.
  • Summit Ridge Group's new hires also build on the momentum of its recently announced approval for selection as the FCC's Clearinghouse for the 3.45 – 3.55 GHz spectrum band .
  • "We're pleased to announce the additions of Kevin and Yagnik to the Summit Ridge team," said Armand Musey, president and CEO of Summit Ridge Group.
  • Prior to joining Summit Ridge, Mehta worked at Planet Labs, building strategic/tech partnerships, M&A strategies and business models for the satellite industry.

poLight ASA To Showcase Tunable Optics Technology At SPIE Photonics West 2024

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

HORTEN, Norway, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- poLight ASA (OSE: PLT) announced that Chief Technology Officer Pierre Craen will present at the SPIE Photonics West 2024, the world's premier event for optics and optoelectronics technology. His presentation, scheduled for January 29 at 3pm PST, will detail the company's innovative proprietary polymer and piezo MEMS based TLens® device structure delivering compact size, ultra-fast speed, low power consumption, athermalisation, and constant field of view as well as integration methods for several lens systems with the associated lens designs and guidelines. In addition, poLight will demonstrate its latest tunable optics technology with TLens®, Add-In lens reference designs, and Add-In/Add-On camera modules, and TWedge® wobulation capabilities in booth #5336. For more information, visit  https://bit.ly/41bD0Cy

Key Points: 
  • HORTEN, Norway, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- poLight ASA (OSE: PLT) announced that Chief Technology Officer Pierre Craen will present at the SPIE Photonics West 2024 , the world's premier event for optics and optoelectronics technology.
  • In addition, poLight will demonstrate its latest tunable optics technology with TLens®, Add-In lens reference designs, and Add-In/Add-On camera modules, and TWedge® wobulation capabilities in booth #5336.
  • For more information, visit https://bit.ly/41bD0Cy
    "SPIE Photonics West 2024 marks an important milestone for poLight as we host our first tradeshow exhibition, showcase the next generation capabilities of our tunable optics technology publicly, and share its uniquely differentiated benefits with conference attendees," said Dr. Øyvind Isaksen, CEO of poLight ASA.
  • "We are driving innovation in imaging across mobile/consumer, AR/MR, industrial/machine vision, and starting to explore opportunities in healthcare and automotive.

Saving Lives Through Communication, Heroic Faith Medical Science Showcasing Novel AI Auscultation Tool for Procedural Sedation Patients in PGA 77

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

The company's proprietary Airmod system, an active noise-canceling electronic stethoscope that seamlessly integrates with AI, enables continuous monitoring of patients' breathing sounds.

Key Points: 
  • The company's proprietary Airmod system, an active noise-canceling electronic stethoscope that seamlessly integrates with AI, enables continuous monitoring of patients' breathing sounds.
  • In collaboration with Taiwan's major medical centers and teaching hospitals, Heroic Faith has collected over 1.6 million entries of breathing sound data for AI training.
  • Heroic Faith's new General Manager, Yuan-Ren Cheng, has recently updated the company's motto from 'Saving Lives Through Innovation' to 'Saving Lives Through Communication.'
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    SOURCE Heroic Faith Medical Science, Inc.

Biometrics Market size to grow by USD 27.43 billion from 2022 to 2027 | Increasing demand and enhanced security to drive the market growth - Technavio

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Friday, December 1, 2023

NEW YORK, Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Biometrics Market size is estimated to increase by USD 27.43 billion, accelerating at a CAGR of almost 12.85% between 2022 to 2027.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Biometrics Market size is estimated to increase by USD 27.43 billion, accelerating at a CAGR of almost 12.85% between 2022 to 2027.
  • The global biometrics market is driven by increased demand and an enhanced emphasis on security.
  • The report provides actionable insights and estimates the contribution of all regions to the growth of the global biometrics market.
  • Gait Biometrics Market: The gait biometrics market size is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 10.16% between 2022 and 2027.

American Student Assistance Announces Strategic Alliance with Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship to Increase Access to Entrepreneurship Education for Youth in Under-Resourced Communities

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

ASA's support will allow NFTE to expand its position as one of the nation's largest entrepreneurship education nonprofits.

Key Points: 
  • ASA's support will allow NFTE to expand its position as one of the nation's largest entrepreneurship education nonprofits.
  • "Research shows that access to high-quality entrepreneurship education leads to better career and economic outcomes.
  • The alliance will also further enable NFTE's pitch competition programs, including its high-profile business plan competition series known as the Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge.
  • Developing the entrepreneurial mindset lays a foundation for success throughout life, and effective entrepreneurship education can reduce educational and workplace inequities.

Shareholders request EGM to appoint new Board of Directors of B2 Impact ASA

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

OSLO, Norway, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Shareholders representing approximately 24% of the shares and votes of B2 Impact ASA request an Extraordinary Shareholders Meeting to elect new Board of Directors.

Key Points: 
  • OSLO, Norway, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Shareholders representing approximately 24% of the shares and votes of B2 Impact ASA request an Extraordinary Shareholders Meeting to elect new Board of Directors.
  • Prioritet Group AB, the largest shareholder in the Company also supports the request for appointment of a new board.
  • In 2005, he founded B2Holding AS, now B2 Impact ASA, parent to both Gothia Financial Group and Bank2.
  • Prioritet Group is the largest shareholder of B2 Impact ASA and wholly owned by Nils Wiberg.

Shareholders request EGM to appoint new Board of Directors of B2 Impact ASA

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

OSLO, Norway, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Shareholders representing approximately 24% of the shares and votes of B2 Impact ASA request an Extraordinary Shareholders Meeting to elect new Board of Directors.

Key Points: 
  • OSLO, Norway, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Shareholders representing approximately 24% of the shares and votes of B2 Impact ASA request an Extraordinary Shareholders Meeting to elect new Board of Directors.
  • Prioritet Group AB, the largest shareholder in the Company also supports the request for appointment of a new board.
  • In 2005, he founded B2Holding AS, now B2 Impact ASA, parent to both Gothia Financial Group and Bank2.
  • Prioritet Group is the largest shareholder of B2 Impact ASA and wholly owned by Nils Wiberg.

ImoLaza Unveils Revolutionary Smart Sprinkler Controller - ImoLaza® PRO at the Irrigation Show, Pioneering a New Era in Irrigation Technology

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Monday, November 27, 2023

SAN ANTONIO, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ImoLaza, a high-tech company specializing in futuristic irrigation technology, committed to sustainable water use and intelligent management, proudly Launched the latest addition to its smart irrigation series – ImoLaza® PRO. Teaming up with the acclaimed ImoLaza® ET Master Smart Sprinkler Controller, ImoLaza® PRO brings a next-generation smart irrigation technology that has received widespread acclaim to millions of households.

Key Points: 
  • Teaming up with the acclaimed ImoLaza® ET Master Smart Sprinkler Controller, ImoLaza® PRO brings a next-generation smart irrigation technology that has received widespread acclaim to millions of households.
  • As a pioneer in smart watering decision models, ImoLaza showcased their professionally tailored ImoLaza® PRO, a top-tier smart irrigation controller designed specifically for contractors, at the Irrigation Show held in San Antonio.
  • ImoLaza® PRO comes equipped with the world's most advanced smart weather forecasting and monitoring system - Smart Weather Genius™.
  • ImoLaza unveiled the ImoLaza® PRO Smart Sprinkler Controller and ImoLaza® ET Master Smart Sprinkler Controller for the first time at booth 545 in the Irrigation Show 2023 at the San Antonio Convention Center.

Approximately 1,800 Survivors of Sexual Assault File Lawsuits Against New York For Being Sexually Assaulted by Correctional Staff While Incarcerated

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

NEW YORK, Nov. 21, 2023  /PRNewswire/ -- The State of New York, the City of New York, and 20 counties are among the defendants that have been named in a series of individual civil actions alleging that as many as 1,771 individuals were sexually assaulted while incarcerated in facilities run by the New York State Department of Correctional Services (DOCS), the New York City Department of Correction (DOC), and county-run Departments of Correction throughout New York State. The lawsuits were filed under the Adult Survivors Act ("ASA") by attorneys at Slater Slater Schulman LLP, a leading, full-service law firm with decades of experience representing survivors of traumatic and catastrophic events.

Key Points: 
  • Slater Slater Schulman LLP represents the largest number of survivors of prison abuse committed in New York State.
  • "Our clients endured absolute horrors while incarcerated in New York State – each story is worse than the next.
  • The ASA's extended window for filing lawsuits constituted a significant milestone in addressing the profound abuse endured by these survivors.
  • NOTE: Individuals seeking to be linked to resources for sexual assault survivors can call 800.656.HOPE (4673) to be connected with a trained staff member from a sexual assault service provider in your area.

Aker ASA: Reporting of transactions made by persons discharging managerial responsibilities

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

OSLO, Norway, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Atle Kigen, Head of Media Relations and Public Affairs in Aker ASA has sold 6,000 shares in Aker ASA, at a price of NOK 689.32 per share.

Key Points: 
  • OSLO, Norway, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Atle Kigen, Head of Media Relations and Public Affairs in Aker ASA has sold 6,000 shares in Aker ASA, at a price of NOK 689.32 per share.
  • Following the transaction, Atle Kigen holds 2,770 of shares in Aker ASA.
  • Please see the attached primary insider notifications for more details.
  • This information is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to Regulation EU 596/2014 (MAR) article 19 number 3 and the Norwegian Securities Trading Act section 5-12.