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RTX to install airport solutions at Guam International Airport

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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SINGAPORE, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Collins Aerospace, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, was selected to provide ARINC airport solutions at Guam International Airport (GUM) to help streamline passenger processing and reduce airport congestion.

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  • Selection will help the airport streamline passenger processing and comply with U.S. Customs & Border Protection requirements
    SINGAPORE, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Collins Aerospace, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, was selected to provide ARINC airport solutions at Guam International Airport (GUM) to help streamline passenger processing and reduce airport congestion.
  • "The suite of solutions we're deploying at GUM will provide travelers with a smooth and pleasant pre-flight experience through the airport."
  • "As a US Port of Entry in Asia with 91% of our arrivals comprised of international travelers, these solutions certainly strengthen identity verification throughout passenger processing," stated Dr. Artemio "Ricky" Hernandez, IAP – Deputy Executive Manager of the Guam Airport.
  • "This makes Guam the first US Airport in the region to implement technology to assist in conforming to US CBP requirements."

S&P Global Market Intelligence Applauds Bipartisan Legislation to Increase Transparency of Shipping Manifests

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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The bipartisan bill would bring needed transparency to shipping manifests by extending disclosure requirements to additional modes of transportation.

Key Points: 
  • The bipartisan bill would bring needed transparency to shipping manifests by extending disclosure requirements to additional modes of transportation.
  • The Manifest Modernization Act would extend the public disclosure requirement to aircraft, truck, and rail manifests to offer a more comprehensive view of U.S. imports.
  • A recent analysis by S&P Global Market Intelligence, a Division of S&P Global and provider of information services and solutions to global markets, found:
    47.2% of U.S. imports in the 12 months to Aug. 31, 2023 were transported via sea freight.
  • "We applaud the bipartisan effort to bring more transparency to supply chains through access to U.S. trade data across aircrafts, vehicles, trucks and rails."

BigBear.ai to Acquire Pangiam, Combining Facial Recognition and Advanced Biometrics with BigBear.ai’s Computer Vision Capabilities to Spearhead the Vision AI Industry

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Monday, November 6, 2023
Government, BBAI, Intelligence, NYSE, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Facial recognition, Acquisition, United States Secretary of Homeland Security, Growth, Travel, AI, Airport, Retail

The combined company will create one of the industry’s most comprehensive Vision AI portfolios, combining Pangiam’s facial recognition and advanced biometrics with BigBear.ai’s computer vision capabilities, positioning the company as a foundational leader in one of the fastest growing categories for the application of AI.

Key Points: 
  • The combined company will create one of the industry’s most comprehensive Vision AI portfolios, combining Pangiam’s facial recognition and advanced biometrics with BigBear.ai’s computer vision capabilities, positioning the company as a foundational leader in one of the fastest growing categories for the application of AI.
  • Today, over 20 US Government Defense and Intelligence customers and 160 Commercial enterprises leverage BigBear.ai’s predictive analytics capabilities.
  • “Vision AI has long been considered the holy grail of applied AI because of its potential to perceive and interact with the world in a human way,” said Mandy Long, CEO, BigBear.ai.
  • “BigBear.ai’s acquisition of Pangiam will create a full-vision AI portfolio – among the first in the industry – leveraging near-field vision AI in support of localized environments and far-field vision AI in support of global scale environments.

Kontoor Brands Reports 2023 Third Quarter Results; Updates 2023 Outlook

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
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And we delivered another solid quarter in DTC, a critical growth pillar of our diversified, accretive growth strategy,” said Scott Baxter, President, Chief Executive Officer and Chair of Kontoor Brands.

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  • And we delivered another solid quarter in DTC, a critical growth pillar of our diversified, accretive growth strategy,” said Scott Baxter, President, Chief Executive Officer and Chair of Kontoor Brands.
  • Late in the third quarter of 2023, management identified inaccuracies in processing certain transactions with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“U.S.
  • These inaccuracies resulted in underpayment of certain duties owed to U.S. Customs for the 2021 to 2023 periods.
  • Kontoor Brands will host its third quarter conference call beginning at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time today, November 2, 2023.

Upgraded Points Study Reveals Best and Worst U.S. International Airports for Holiday Travel Hustle

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Monday, November 6, 2023
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AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As global wanderlust begins with the arrival of the holidays, a new study by Upgraded Points helps guide international travelers seeking to navigate the festive airport chaos. As seasoned travelers know, some international airports are just slower than others at these times. But Upgraded Points delved into some solid airport immigration data to provide an insightful snapshot into the most and least time-consuming U.S. airports for customs clearance.

Key Points: 
  • As seasoned travelers know, some international airports are just slower than others at these times.
  • But Upgraded Points delved into some solid airport immigration data to provide an insightful snapshot into the most and least time-consuming U.S. airports for customs clearance.
  • "Our latest report details the discrepancies between anticipated and actual wait times at customs," said Alex Miller, founder of Upgraded Points.
  • Among the top 40+ worst airports for international travel times include:
    Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD): An average of 26.1 minutes in wait time, with just 21.2 for U.S. citizens and 33.7 for non-U.S. citizens.

Ontario International Airport and CBP introduce Simplified Arrival to automate international arrivals

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Monday, November 6, 2023
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The Simplified Arrival process for international travel to the United States is operated by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and uses facial biometrics to automate the manual document checks required for admission into the country.

Key Points: 
  • The Simplified Arrival process for international travel to the United States is operated by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and uses facial biometrics to automate the manual document checks required for admission into the country.
  • The technology provides travelers with a touchless process that further secures and streamlines international arrivals.
  • "Ontario International Airport is proud to partner with CBP in providing arriving international passengers a more convenient travel experience while also enhancing the safety and security of the inspection process," said Atif Elkadi, chief executive officer of the Ontario International Airport Authority (OIAA).
  • "As we expand our international travel options, Simplified Arrival will play a significant role in providing a more expedited and safe inspection process."

OneStream Software Announces Strong Third Quarter Results, Maintaining Continued Momentum in 2023

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
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During this period, OneStream grew its customer base 22% year-over-year to over 1,300 customers globally.

Key Points: 
  • During this period, OneStream grew its customer base 22% year-over-year to over 1,300 customers globally.
  • OneStream hosted its Splash 2023 European User Conference and Partner Summit in Berlin with over 900 attendees, up 60% year-over-year.
  • At the conference, OneStream highlighted the next generation of its Intelligent Finance Platform, advancing performance, scalability, and security.
  • The company announced that OneStream is now reviewing applications submitted for the second wave of partner solutions built on the OneStream platform.

Easterly Government Properties Acquires 97,969 SF Department of Homeland Security Facility in Atlanta, Georgia

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
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The two tenants recently executed leases that provide for occupancy of up to 15 years through 2038.

Key Points: 
  • The two tenants recently executed leases that provide for occupancy of up to 15 years through 2038.
  • Located in close proximity to the highly trafficked Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the facility provides a strategic advantage for its underlying U.S. Government tenants.
  • Within the facility, the TSA will occupy 44,075 square feet while the CBP occupies 29,737 square feet.
  • With this acquisition, Easterly owns, directly or through the JV, 89 properties totaling 8.8 million square feet.

goTenna demonstrates significant milestone for narrowband mesh radio voice capability; Lockheed Martin Ventures invests in goTenna

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Friday, October 6, 2023
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BROOKLYN, N.Y., Oct. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading mobile mesh networking company goTenna announced today the company reached a significant milestone for a next-generation, voice-capable narrowband mesh radio.

Key Points: 
  • BROOKLYN, N.Y., Oct. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading mobile mesh networking company goTenna announced today the company reached a significant milestone for a next-generation, voice-capable narrowband mesh radio.
  • Powered by goTenna's Aspen Grove protocol suite, this next-generation radio will transform existing voice operations by turning each node into a relay, significantly improving connectivity in urban and austere environments.
  • Along with this noteworthy technology milestone, goTenna announced an investment by Lockheed Martin through its venture fund in goTenna's ongoing Series 1 fundraise.
  • "goTenna's current and future products, combined with the resources provided through Lockheed Martin Ventures, will allow operators across the world to stay connected during their critical operations."

mesur.io Confirms Key Advancements in Supply Chain Transparency during CBP Interoperability Standards Test

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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CHAPEL HILL, N.C., Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- mesur.io, a leading provider of traceability and supply chain solutions, is proud to announce its successful participation in the recent U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) interoperability standards testing. The test confirmed mesur.io's groundbreaking ability to enhance supply chain transparency by using its Earthstream Traceability API in tandem with the ongoing development of verifiable credentials standards.

Key Points: 
  • CHAPEL HILL, N.C., Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- mesur.io, a leading provider of traceability and supply chain solutions, is proud to announce its successful participation in the recent U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) interoperability standards testing .
  • The test confirmed mesur.io's groundbreaking ability to enhance supply chain transparency by using its Earthstream Traceability API in tandem with the ongoing development of verifiable credentials standards.
  • Vincent Annunciato, CBP Director said "Our 2023 test created the possibility for more advancements.
  • Liz Isley, Director of International Trade at mesur.io, added, "Our accomplishments in the CBP interoperability standards test are pivotal in creating a clear, efficient, and compliant global supply chain ecosystem.