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Vogtle Unit 4 connects to electric grid for the first time

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Friday, March 1, 2024

ATLANTA, March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power announced today that Unit 4 at the Vogtle nuclear expansion project near Waynesboro, Georgia, has achieved another major milestone in startup testing by generating electricity and successfully synchronizing and connecting to the electric grid for the first time. This milestone follows initial criticality, reached on February 14, when operators safely started the nuclear reaction inside the reactor, generating nuclear heat to produce steam.

Key Points: 
  • Connecting to the electric grid is part of ongoing startup testing for Vogtle Unit 4.
  • Once all startup testing is successfully completed and the unit is available for reliable dispatch, Vogtle Unit 4 will enter commercial operation.
  • Vogtle Unit 3 entered commercial operation on July 31, 2023, ( read more ) and is providing safe, reliable, emission-free energy to Georgia today.
  • Southern Nuclear is operating the new units on behalf of the co-owners: Georgia Power, Oglethorpe Power, MEAG Power and Dalton Utilities.

Westinghouse Congratulates Vogtle Team on First Criticality at Unit 4

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

Westinghouse Electric Company today congratulated Southern Company, Georgia Power, project partners and the Vogtle team for achieving the initial criticality of self-sustaining nuclear fission at Unit 4.

Key Points: 
  • Westinghouse Electric Company today congratulated Southern Company, Georgia Power, project partners and the Vogtle team for achieving the initial criticality of self-sustaining nuclear fission at Unit 4.
  • Plant Vogtle, located near Waynesboro, Georgia, is the site of the first two AP1000® reactors built in the U.S.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240214163229/en/
    Plant Vogtle Unit 4 in Georgia has reached initial criticality.
  • “We applaud the efforts and dedication of the Vogtle team as they continue working toward bringing Unit 4 online to deliver safe, reliable, competitive and clean energy for customers,” said Patrick Fragman, Westinghouse President and CEO.

Vogtle Unit 4 reaches initial criticality

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, February 14, 2024

ATLANTA, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power announced today that Unit 4 at the Vogtle nuclear expansion project near Waynesboro, Georgia, has safely reached initial criticality. Initial criticality is a key step during the startup testing sequence and demonstrates that -- for the first time -- operators have safely started the nuclear reaction inside the second reactor. This means atoms are being split and nuclear heat is being made, which will be used to produce steam. 

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power announced today that Unit 4 at the Vogtle nuclear expansion project near Waynesboro, Georgia, has safely reached initial criticality.
  • Initial criticality is a key step during the startup testing sequence and demonstrates that -- for the first time -- operators have safely started the nuclear reaction inside the second reactor.
  • Achieving initial criticality is necessary to continue the startup of the unit in order to generate sufficient heat for the production of electricity.
  • Vogtle Unit 3 entered commercial operation on July 31, 2023, ( read more ) and is providing safe, reliable, emission-free energy to Georgia today.

Dresner Advisory Services Announces 2023 Technology Innovation Awards

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

NASHUA, N.H., Feb. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dresner Advisory Services today announced the winners of its 2023 Technology Innovation Awards, presented annually to top ranked vendors in its Wisdom of Crowds thematic market studies.

Key Points: 
  • NASHUA, N.H., Feb. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dresner Advisory Services today announced the winners of its 2023 Technology Innovation Awards, presented annually to top ranked vendors in its Wisdom of Crowds thematic market studies.
  • “Our comprehensive series of thematic market studies provides an unparalleled analysis of user behaviors and dynamics,” said Howard Dresner, founder and chief research officer at Dresner Advisory Services.
  • We extend our congratulations to all the 2023 Technology Innovation award winners.”
    The 2023 thematic topics and winners are as follows:
    AI, Data Science + Machine Learning: includes statistics, modeling, machine learning, and data mining used to analyze facts to make predictions about future or otherwise unknown events.
  • Analytical Platforms: complete and integrated technology environments that support multiple analytical or business intelligence (BI) use cases, without requiring additional technologies.

1E Names Iveta Cabajova as New CFO & COO

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

1E, the DEX platform leader, welcomes Iveta Cabajova as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Chief Operating Officer (COO) to the executive leadership team.

Key Points: 
  • 1E, the DEX platform leader, welcomes Iveta Cabajova as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Chief Operating Officer (COO) to the executive leadership team.
  • “Iveta is a highly experienced technology CFO and COO.
  • She is an incredibly talented global leader who will be a great partner to me and a perfect fit for 1E,” says 1E CEO Mark Banfield.
  • Since 2019, Cabajova has served as CFO and COO at ITRS, a leader in the observability market.

Population Services International Selects Unit4 to Support Scaling Consumer-Powered Healthcare

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

PSI, a global health NGO with five decades of delivering consumer-powered healthcare across 40+ countries, has pioneered innovative solutions to global health challenges.

Key Points: 
  • PSI, a global health NGO with five decades of delivering consumer-powered healthcare across 40+ countries, has pioneered innovative solutions to global health challenges.
  • PSI and Unit4 will work together to tackle IT challenges such as fragmented data structures, inefficient reporting, and data consolidation.
  • In doing so, this will enhance global operational efficiency, address intricate donor reporting requirements, as well as facilitate strategic future planning, and smarter project management and delivery.
  • "Unit4's global, nonprofit experience, which is embedded into our technology, empowers organizations like PSI to optimize their future planning.

Survey Identifies Major Digital Transformation Challenges for Nonprofit Organizations

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Unit4, a leader in enterprise cloud applications for people-centric organizations, today announced the findings of new research which reveals significant barriers still remain in the digital transformation journey of nonprofit organizations.

Key Points: 
  • Nonprofit organizations recognize the potential benefits of adopting the latest technology, with the vast majority having taken some steps to implement cloud-based solutions.
  • However, new research of nonprofit leaders found that major challenges remain, including internal obstacles to cloud solution adoption.
  • Digital transformation is a major priority: 60% of respondents identified digital transformation as a key priority, and approximately 90% have already implemented cloud-based solutions or have begun deploying cloud assets.
  • About 70% said a larger budget and additional resources would help their organizations complete digital transformation.

Deltek Retains Its Dominance as an ERP Leader in G2's Fall 2023 Reports

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

HERNDON, Va., Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Deltek, the leading global provider of software and solutions for project-based businesses, has once again secured its position as an ERP Leader in G2's Fall 2023 reports. The report rankings are based on customer reviews gathered from user communities, as well as other online sources and social networks.

Key Points: 
  • Deltek dominates government contracting categories and ranks as a project-based ERP "Leader" above competitors including Unanet, Acumatica, Jamis and Unit4
    HERNDON, Va., Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Deltek , the leading global provider of software and solutions for project-based businesses, has once again secured its position as an ERP Leader in G2's Fall 2023 reports .
  • G2, a renowned peer-to-peer review platform for software and services, unveiled its Fall 2023 rankings with Deltek emerging as a frontrunner in ERP , Construction Project Management and Government Procurement .
  • Deltek received "Leader" designations across several categories for solutions including Deltek Costpoint, Deltek ComputerEase, Deltek GovWin and Deltek Vantagepoint.
  • Deltek dominated the ERP categories showcasing its leadership and ability to provide innovative solutions to project-based businesses across many industries.

Deltek Retains Its Dominance as an ERP Leader in G2's Fall 2023 Reports

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, October 5, 2023

HERNDON, Va., Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Deltek, the leading global provider of software and solutions for project-based businesses, has once again secured its position as an ERP Leader in G2's Fall 2023 reports. The report rankings are based on customer reviews gathered from user communities, as well as other online sources and social networks.

Key Points: 
  • Deltek dominates government contracting categories and ranks as a project-based ERP "Leader" above competitors including Unanet, Acumatica, Jamis and Unit4
    HERNDON, Va., Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Deltek , the leading global provider of software and solutions for project-based businesses, has once again secured its position as an ERP Leader in G2's Fall 2023 reports .
  • G2, a renowned peer-to-peer review platform for software and services, unveiled its Fall 2023 rankings with Deltek emerging as a frontrunner in ERP , Construction Project Management and Government Procurement .
  • Deltek received "Leader" designations across several categories for solutions including Deltek Costpoint, Deltek ComputerEase, Deltek GovWin and Deltek Vantagepoint.
  • Deltek dominated the ERP categories showcasing its leadership and ability to provide innovative solutions to project-based businesses across many industries.

City of Campbell River Selects Unit4 ERP, FP&A and Talent Management to Deliver Data Integration and Support Financial Best Practice

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, September 20, 2023

City of Campbell River is now among many other public sector organizations that selected Unit4, including Durham Catholic School Board, and City of Nanaimo.

Key Points: 
  • City of Campbell River is now among many other public sector organizations that selected Unit4, including Durham Catholic School Board, and City of Nanaimo.
  • Having spent over 20 years delivering unmatched business transformations, Elite partner, Agilyx , will work together with Unit4 and City of Campbell River to implement Unit4's solutions.
  • By implementing Unit4, City of Campbell River will realize gains in efficiency, capacity, and operational cost savings.
  • "Unit4 has decades of experience working within public sector across North America, and we will partner closely with City of Campbell River to support it becoming a more agile organization."