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Beam Global Receives $4.8M Order from U.S. Department of Homeland Security for Sustainable EV Charging Infrastructure Products

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
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SAN DIEGO, Jan. 23, 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, today announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has ordered 47 Beam EV ARC™ sustainable off-grid charging systems and 16 ARC Mobility™ trailers to enable efficient transportation of the products.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Jan. 23, 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, today announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has ordered 47 Beam EV ARC™ sustainable off-grid charging systems and 16 ARC Mobility™ trailers to enable efficient transportation of the products.
  • Executive Order (EO) 14057 , Catalyzing Clean Energy Industries and Jobs Through Federal Sustainability, prioritizes federal investment in energy-resilient infrastructure for EV charging, powered by locally produced and delivered renewable energy for America’s next-generation electricity supply.
  • The Beam EV ARC™ systems are off-grid and powered by renewable energy, generating and storing their own clean electricity.
  • Each system is deployed with no construction, no electrical work, no utility connection and is delivered as a turnkey sustainable charging solution.

Venture Capital Funding in Energy Storage Increases 59% Year-over-Year, with a Record $9.2 Billion in 2023

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Thursday, January 25, 2024
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Venture capital (VC/PE) funding in Energy Storage in 2023 was the highest ever recorded, with $9.2 billion in 86 deals.

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  • Venture capital (VC/PE) funding in Energy Storage in 2023 was the highest ever recorded, with $9.2 billion in 86 deals.
  • "Energy storage companies saw their highest VC funding in 2023, largely thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act's Investment Tax Credit and other incentives like manufacturing credits for battery components.
  • Corporate funding for Energy Storage companies in Q4 2023 totaled $3.7 billion in 26 deals.
  • Announced debt and public market financing for Energy Storage companies in 2023 came to $9.8 billion in 34 deals.

Regu(AI)ting Health: Lessons for Navigating the Complex Code of AI and Healthcare Regulations

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
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Authors: Stephanie Wong, Amber Ezzell, & Felicity Slater As an increasing number of organizations utilize artificial intelligence (“AI”) in their patient-facing services, health organizations are seizing the opportunity to take advantage of the new wave of AI-powered tools. Policymakers, from United States (“U.S.”) government agencies to the White House, have taken heed of this trend, [?]

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Authors: Stephanie Wong, Amber Ezzell, & Felicity Slater As an increasing number of organizations utilize artificial intelligence (“AI”) in their patient-facing services, health organizations are seizing the opportunity to take advantage of the new wave of AI-powered tools. Policymakers, from United States (“U.S.”) government agencies to the White House, have taken heed of this trend, [?]

Sotera Health Chairman and CEO Presents at 42nd Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
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CLEVELAND, Jan. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sotera Health Company (“Sotera Health” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: SHC), a leading global provider of mission-critical end-to-end sterilization solutions and lab testing and advisory services for the healthcare industry, is presenting today at the 42nd Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference.

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  • CLEVELAND, Jan. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sotera Health Company (“Sotera Health” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: SHC), a leading global provider of mission-critical end-to-end sterilization solutions and lab testing and advisory services for the healthcare industry, is presenting today at the 42nd Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference.
  • During the presentation, Chairman and CEO Michael B. Petras, Jr. will be providing an update on Sotera Health’s business.
  • “I am pleased to announce that Sotera Health delivered top-line growth in 2023 despite an ongoing challenging environment,” said Mr. Petras.
  • The consistent growth we have demonstrated since going public in 2020 reinforces the criticality of Sotera Health’s role in global healthcare and the Company’s durable business model.

Geotab Announces Sustainability Alliance to Support Companies with Electrification and Decarbonization

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
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With 28 Alliance Partners and growing, the Geotab Sustainability Alliance has the broad expertise and experience to support fleets with a wide variety of needs, including increasing sustainability, reducing risk and meeting regulatory requirements.

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  • With 28 Alliance Partners and growing, the Geotab Sustainability Alliance has the broad expertise and experience to support fleets with a wide variety of needs, including increasing sustainability, reducing risk and meeting regulatory requirements.
  • The Geotab Sustainability Alliance is accelerating change and helping organizations not only meet their targets, but improve their bottom line," said Neil Cawse, Founder and CEO.
  • Geotab Sustainability Alliance partners include:
    Electric Vehicle OEMs: Offering Geotab embedded, cloud-to-cloud or factory-installed Geotab GO9 connected vehicle solutions on new EVs to simplify EV fleet management.
  • Geotab Sustainability Alliance partner solutions seamlessly integrate with vehicle telematics to accelerate the efficiency gains and decarbonization efforts of fleets.

Muon Space Selected by AFWERX for SBIR Phase I Contract

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
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MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Muon Space, a LEO satellite constellation company revolutionizing the way Earth is monitored from space, has been selected by AFWERX for a SBIR Phase I contract focused on weather intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) and operational mission planning. Muon Space will perform a feasibility study to determine the benefit of modifying its multispectral Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) instrument to support the Department of Defense's (DoD) cloud characterization observation capability.

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  • MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Muon Space , a LEO satellite constellation company revolutionizing the way Earth is monitored from space, has been selected by AFWERX for a SBIR Phase I contract focused on weather intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) and operational mission planning.
  • Muon Space will perform a feasibility study to determine the benefit of modifying its multispectral Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) instrument to support the Department of Defense's (DoD) cloud characterization observation capability.
  • Muon Space is developing an EO/IR constellation solution that offers a commercial path to fill these gaps and ensure mission-critical data delivery.
  • Announced in July , this is an expansion in scope to the original contract awarded to Muon Space in September 2022 to develop a space-based prototype for global weather sensing.

A Blueprint for the Future: White House and States Issue Guidelines on AI and Generative AI

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Tuesday, January 2, 2024
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Since July 2023, eight U.S. states (California, Kansas, New Jersey, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Wisconsin) and the White House have published executive orders (EOs) to support the responsible and ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI) systems, including generative AI. In response to the evolving AI landscape, these directives signal a growing recognition of the [?]

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Since July 2023, eight U.S. states (California, Kansas, New Jersey, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Wisconsin) and the White House have published executive orders (EOs) to support the responsible and ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI) systems, including generative AI. In response to the evolving AI landscape, these directives signal a growing recognition of the [?]

ABC: President Biden’s Final Rule Forcing Corrupt Project Labor Agreements Will Face Legal Challenges

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Monday, December 18, 2023
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PLAs steer taxpayer-funded public works contracts to union-signatory contractors, granting union workers a monopoly to build these projects.

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  • PLAs steer taxpayer-funded public works contracts to union-signatory contractors, granting union workers a monopoly to build these projects.
  • At least 8,000 stakeholders across the country––including 2,500 ABC member contractors––submitted comments opposed to this proposed rule during the 60-day comment period.
  • The Biden administration expects its mandatory PLA rule to affect about 120 federal contracts valued at $10 to $14 billion per year, in total.
  • To learn more about how corrupt government-mandated PLAs rig the competitive bidding process, hurt taxpayers and endanger plans to rebuild America’s infrastructure, visit BuildAmericaLocal.com .

Resiliant and Carahsoft Partner to Make Immutable Identity Access Management Solutions Available to the Public Sector

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023
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“We are thrilled to join forces with Carahsoft to expand the reach of our cost-effective, customer- privacy-centric digital ID authentication products into the Public Sector market,” said Marc Duthoit, CEO at Resiliant.

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  • “We are thrilled to join forces with Carahsoft to expand the reach of our cost-effective, customer- privacy-centric digital ID authentication products into the Public Sector market,” said Marc Duthoit, CEO at Resiliant.
  • Resiliant offers Government agencies a complete integrated ID Management solution that verifies employees’ identities without invading their privacy.
  • “The addition of Resiliant’s identity access management solutions to our offerings marks an exciting new development,” said Steve Jacyna, Director of Emerging Cybersecurity Solutions at Carahsoft.
  • “In an era characterized by ongoing remote work and escalating cyberthreats, protecting digital assets and data is imperative for the Public Sector.

DSS Hires Robert L. Gordon III to Lead Artificial Intelligence Efforts

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023
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JUNO BEACH, Fla., Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Document Storage Systems, Inc. (DSS), a leading provider of health information technology (HIT) solutions for federal, private and public health care organizations, today announced that Robert L. Gordon III has joined the company as Senior Strategic Leader for AI and Digital Innovation.    

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  • "I couldn't be happier to be joining the amazing professionals that make up DSS," said Mr. Gordon.
  • Most recently Mr. Gordon served as Chief Growth Officer of SBG Technology Solutions (SBG), a wholly owned subsidiary of DSS.
  • We look forward to the same kind of impact at DSS, particularly around the application of AI technology."
  • "I couldn't be happier to be joining the amazing professionals that make up DSS," said Mr. Gordon.