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Mediacom Communications Expands Fiber Network to Two Additional Iowa Communities

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Monday, October 23, 2023

Mediacom Communications announced the completion of two fiber-optic network expansion projects that bring ultra-high-speed broadband services to homes and businesses in Rutland and Williams, IA, both rural north central Iowa communities near Fort Dodge.

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  • Mediacom Communications announced the completion of two fiber-optic network expansion projects that bring ultra-high-speed broadband services to homes and businesses in Rutland and Williams, IA, both rural north central Iowa communities near Fort Dodge.
  • Mediacom also offers Connect2Compete-Plus (C2C+) for low-income households and participates in the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) .
  • Through this public-private partnership, Mediacom has extended its fiber network to over 1,600 homes and businesses across a dozen previously underserved rural Iowa communities.
  • Together, Mediacom and the State of Iowa have invested $4.4 million dollars towards closing the digital divide in these communities.

West Shore Home® Launches Cutting Edge Technology Reshaping the Home Remodeling Experience

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

MECHANICSBURG, Pa., Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- West Shore Home®, the nation's fastest growing home remodeling company, is redefining the industry with the launch of its proprietary iOS application, Hawkeye. This innovative technology is an industry gamechanger, capturing lightning-fast, 3-D scans of remodeling projects in less than a minute. This precision accuracy will enhance the overall customer experience.

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  • This innovative technology is an industry gamechanger, capturing lightning-fast, 3-D scans of remodeling projects in less than a minute.
  • West Shore Home specializes in one-day bath, shower, window and door installations.
  • The short-term impacts of this groundbreaking application include:
    Lightning-Fast 3-D Scanning: Hawkeye enables West Shore Home employees to capture 3-D scans of remodeling projects quickly while in the home.
  • With this pioneering technology, West Shore Home is well-positioned to lead the way towards a brighter future for the entire industry.

Mediacom Expands Fiber Network to Truesdale

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Monday, September 25, 2023

Mediacom Communications today announced the completion of a fiber-optic network expansion that brings ultra-high-speed broadband services to homes and businesses in Truesdale, IA, a rural northwest Iowa community in the Storm Lake region.

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  • Mediacom Communications today announced the completion of a fiber-optic network expansion that brings ultra-high-speed broadband services to homes and businesses in Truesdale, IA, a rural northwest Iowa community in the Storm Lake region.
  • Truesdale is the 10th community Mediacom has constructed in partnership with the Empower Iowa Rural Broadband Grant Program .
  • Through this public-private partnership, Mediacom has extended its fiber network to over 1,400 rural Iowa homes and businesses over the past several years.
  • “Mediacom is working on multiple fronts to close the digital divide, and we’re proud to make this investment to benefit residents in Truesdale,” said Mediacom Area Operations Director Jeff Anfinson.

Empower Media Hires Global Executives From Meta and GroupM

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

Empower Media, the largest woman-owned media agency in America, has hired two widely respected industry veterans, Yating Sun and Art Zambianchi.

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  • Empower Media, the largest woman-owned media agency in America, has hired two widely respected industry veterans, Yating Sun and Art Zambianchi.
  • Her expertise was instrumental in the development of Meta's real-time media mix modeling platform, Robyn, which has garnered accolades for its cutting-edge approach to optimizing media strategies.
  • Of Sun, Ashlee Clarke, CEO of Empower Media, said, "We are excited to welcome Yating to Empower.
  • With a history of pioneering achievements and a focus on nurturing a diverse and talented workforce, Empower Media continues to set the standard.

BlackSky Signs New Block Buy for Five Rocket Lab Launches

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023

Rocket Lab USA, Inc (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab” or “the Company”), a leading launch and space systems company, has today announced it has signed another block buy deal for five Electron launches with BlackSky (NYSE: BSKY ), a leading provider of real-time geospatial intelligence and global monitoring services.

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  • Rocket Lab USA, Inc (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab” or “the Company”), a leading launch and space systems company, has today announced it has signed another block buy deal for five Electron launches with BlackSky (NYSE: BSKY ), a leading provider of real-time geospatial intelligence and global monitoring services.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230808553964/en/
    A Rocket Lab Electron rocket lift-off for BlackSky (Photo: Business Wire)
    Rocket Lab has launched six Electron missions for BlackSky since 2019, becoming the primary launch provider for BlackSky’s constellation.
  • With these five new launches added to the manifest, BlackSky has contracted more Electron launches than any other single commercial customer.
  • “After four years of launching for BlackSky, we’re delighted to continue our partnership with more dedicated launches on Electron,” said Rocket Lab founder and CEO Peter Beck.

NXP's Advancements in Automotive Chip Technologies Steer Industry Towards Software-Defined Vehicles

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Monday, July 24, 2023

Despite this positive performance, NXP remained in the second position in the industry, having been replaced by Infineon as the largest automotive semiconductor vendor in 2021.

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  • Despite this positive performance, NXP remained in the second position in the industry, having been replaced by Infineon as the largest automotive semiconductor vendor in 2021.
  • With these advancements, 4D radar is poised to replace conventional radars in the automotive industry.
  • NXP's strategic approach in recent years has focused on deploying radar chips and network processors to address the evolving needs of the automotive industry.
  • The automotive industry's transition to software-defined vehicles poses new challenges in ECU integration, data-driven services, cloud connectivity, and service-oriented architectures.

NXP's Automotive Semiconductor Growth Soared in 2022, Focusing on Radar and Network Processors - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023

NXP, a leading provider of automotive semiconductor solutions, experienced significant growth in 2022, with revenues jumping by 19.4% to USD 13.205 billion compared to the previous year.

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  • NXP, a leading provider of automotive semiconductor solutions, experienced significant growth in 2022, with revenues jumping by 19.4% to USD 13.205 billion compared to the previous year.
  • Despite this positive performance, NXP remained in the second position in the industry, having been replaced by Infineon as the largest automotive semiconductor vendor in 2021.
  • NXP has a long-standing presence in the automotive radar market, having launched six generations of radar chips.
  • NXP's strategic approach in recent years has focused on deploying radar chips and network processors to address the evolving needs of the automotive industry.

HawkEye 360 Receives $58 Million in Series D-1 Funding to Introduce a New Satellite Architecture and Accelerate Data Science Efforts

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Thursday, July 13, 2023

HERNDON, Va., July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- HawkEye 360 Inc., the world's leading defense technology company for space-based radio frequency (RF) data and analytics, announced today it has closed $58 million in new funding. The funding will be used to develop new space systems and expand analytics that support high-value defense missions. This Series D-1 round was led by funds and accounts managed by BlackRock (NYSE: BLK) with additional funding provided by Manhattan Venture Partners and existing investors including Insight Partners, NightDragon, Strategic Development Fund (SDF), Razor's Edge, Alumni Ventures, and Adage Capital.

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  • , the world's leading defense technology company for space-based radio frequency (RF) data and analytics, announced today it has closed $58 million in new funding.
  • The funding will be used to develop new space systems and expand analytics that support high-value defense missions.
  • "HawkEye 360 continues to make the world a safer place through advanced RF analytics – including addressing maritime, environmental, and national security needs," said HawkEye 360 CEO John Serafini.
  • HawkEye 360 has 21 satellites in orbit and plans to move to a new Block 3 satellite architecture starting with Cluster 14 and beyond.

PureRED Names Heather Collins as Chief Client Officer

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023

ATLANTA, July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, PureRED, a leading marketing, data, and technology partner, announced it has appointed Heather Collins as Chief Client Officer, overseeing a unified client leadership team across the enterprise. The appointment comes on the heels of PureRED's merger with digital creative agency Haddad & Partners, as well as other recent additions to the company's executive team, including the appointment of Umesh Sripad as Chief Product Officer and Jason Whiting as Chief Growth Officer.

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  • ATLANTA, July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, PureRED , a leading marketing, data, and technology partner, announced it has appointed Heather Collins as Chief Client Officer, overseeing a unified client leadership team across the enterprise.
  • The appointment comes on the heels of PureRED's merger with digital creative agency Haddad & Partners, as well as other recent additions to the company's executive team, including the appointment of Umesh Sripad as Chief Product Officer and Jason Whiting as Chief Growth Officer.
  • Collins will oversee all client-facing operations for the company, working closely with PureRED's client partners to provide end-to-end marketing and technology solutions.
  • "Heather is one of the very best and most respected executives in the industry, and we're thrilled to have her join the PureRED family," said Cohen.

Iowa Leading Manufacturing Sustainability Efforts Across U.S.

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Thursday, June 8, 2023

DES MOINES, Iowa, June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Three Iowa-based companies - Arcosa Wind Towers, MidAmerican Energy and SSAB Americas joined Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds on Wednesday, June 7, to discuss how creativity and innovation in the Hawkeye State are advancing efforts across North America in sustainable solutions for our products and our communities.

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  • Iowa Leading Manufacturing Sustainability Efforts Across U.S. Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds Participates in Announcement, along with Arcosa Wind Towers, MidAmerican Energy and SSAB to talk sustainability.
  • "As businesses we are grateful and fortunate to be located in the State of Iowa.
  • Iowa is a leader in providing a business environment and to support a sustainable supply chain for industry and manufacturing.
  • "Iowa has been leading the charge in diversifying our country's electricity production through renewable wind energy deployment and Arcosa has been right alongside supporting those efforts," said John Pello, Vice President & General Manager of Arcosa Wind Towers.