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DTE Energy Foundation awards more than $1 million in grants focused on enhancing equity and opportunity

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Tuesday, February 1, 2022

Detroit, Feb. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The DTE Energy Foundation today announced it has awarded more than $1 million in grants to eight Michigan-based organizations focused on encouraging equity.

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  • Detroit, Feb. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The DTE Energy Foundation today announced it has awarded more than $1 million in grants to eight Michigan-based organizations focused on encouraging equity.
  • It's an honor to award these incredible organizations that continue to make a positive impact in our neighborhoods, said Lynette Dowler, president, DTE Foundation.
  • The strength, support and passion of our community partners are vital in helping us carry out our mission of service.
  • The DTE Foundations support will be used by the following grant recipients to develop programs, seed current projects and create partnerships that support social justice and racial equity efforts.

Elusys Therapeutics Finalizes HHS Contract to Deliver ANTHIM®, Its Treatment for Inhalation Anthrax, to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

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Monday, January 31, 2022

PARSIPPANY, N.J., Jan. 31, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Elusys Therapeutics, Inc. (Elusys) announced today that it has finalized a contract with the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for the continued supply of ANTHIM (obiltoxaximab), an anthrax antitoxin, for use against a potential anthrax attack.

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  • If all options are exercised, the total contract value will be $80,864,000 with completion of the contract expected by the first half of 2023.
  • The acquisition is expected to close during the first quarter of 2022 and is subject to customary closing conditions.
  • Elusys, based in Parsippany, NJ, is focused on the development of antibody therapeutics for the treatment of infectious disease.
  • In July 2020, Health Canada approved ANTHIMs New Drug Submission (NDS) for the treatment of inhalation anthrax.

Hunting Licenses Nammo Defense Systems Inc. Energetic Time Delay Fuse Technology for Perforating Applications

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Tuesday, January 11, 2022

Titan Division of Hunting Energy Services, a subsidiary of Hunting PLC, the international energy services company, today announced an exclusive licensing agreement with Nammo Defense Systems Inc. for the manufacture of time delay fuses for Huntings perforating applications.

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  • Titan Division of Hunting Energy Services, a subsidiary of Hunting PLC, the international energy services company, today announced an exclusive licensing agreement with Nammo Defense Systems Inc. for the manufacture of time delay fuses for Huntings perforating applications.
  • Time delay fuses provide a controlled delay for operators to position perforating guns after commencing the firing sequence in a tubing-conveyed perforating operation.
  • The innovative manufacturing method developed by Nammo Defense included in the license agreement will also allow Hunting to pursue non-oil and gas opportunities.
  • About Nammo Defense Systems Inc.
    With its headquarters located in Mesa, Arizona, Nammo Defense Systems Inc. (NDS) specializes in the design, development and manufacture of ammunition and energetic material solutions for defense as well as selected commercial applications.

Aequus Announces Canadian Filing of NDS for Preservative-Free Glaucoma Medication

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Thursday, January 6, 2022

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aequus Pharmaceuticals Inc. (TSX-V: AQS, OTCQB: AQSZF), ) (“Aequus” or the “Company”), a specialty pharmaceutical company announced today that it has submitted a New Drug Submission (NDS) application to Health Canada for preservative-free bimatoprost 0.03% eye drops termed ‘Zimed PF’. At this stage, Health Canada has accepted the submission for Screening.

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  • For the first time, a preservative-free glaucoma eye drop, in a multi-dose format, has been submitted for review to Health Canada, says Doug Janzen, Chairman and CEO at Aequus.
  • Preservative-free glaucoma medications in multi-dose bottles have been well-received by eye care professionals in many countries around the world.
  • ZimedTM PF will provide an environmentally- and patient-friendly format, compared to glaucoma medications only available in single use, plastic ampoules, says Grant Larsen, CCO at Aequus.
  • Aequus Pharmaceuticals Inc. (TSX-V: AQS , OTCQB: AQSZF) is a growing specialty pharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing high quality, differentiated products.

VBI Vaccines Announces Filing of New Drug Submission for 3-Antigen Hepatitis B Vaccine to Health Canada

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Thursday, December 9, 2021

We are committed to working collaboratively with Health Canada throughout their review of this submission, as we believe our vaccine candidate has the potential to be a meaningful new tool for healthcare providers in the fight against adult hepatitis B.

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  • We are committed to working collaboratively with Health Canada throughout their review of this submission, as we believe our vaccine candidate has the potential to be a meaningful new tool for healthcare providers in the fight against adult hepatitis B.
  • Hepatitis B is one of the worlds most significant infectious disease threats with more than 290 million people infected globally.
  • VBIs vaccine candidate is the only 3-antigen hepatitis B vaccine, comprised of the S, pre-S1, and pre-S2 surface antigens of the hepatitis B virus, and is approved for use in the United States under the name PreHevbrio [Hepatitis B Vaccine (Recombinant)], and in Israel under the name Sci-B-Vac.
  • VBI is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with research operations in Ottawa, Canada, and a research and manufacturing site in Rehovot, Israel.

Nelnet Diversified Services Maintains Effective Security Controls, According to Recent SOC 2(SM) Report

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Wednesday, December 8, 2021

The resulting report confirms that NDS maintained effective controls over security, availability, and processing integrity of its Velocity system.

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  • The resulting report confirms that NDS maintained effective controls over security, availability, and processing integrity of its Velocity system.
  • A SOC 2SM report is designed to provide assurances about the effectiveness of controls related to security, availability, and processing integrity.
  • Our SOC 2SM report further proves Velocity's industry-leading privacy, confidentiality, processing integrity, availability, and security capabilities."
  • About Nelnet and Nelnet Diversified Services:A diverse company headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska, Nelnet, Inc. (NYSE: NNI) is a technology company, idea incubator, start-up accelerator, and education expert.

NDS Cognitive Labs Experiences Record Growth in 2021, Bolstered by Key Partnerships and Executive Appointments

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Tuesday, December 7, 2021

NDS Cognitive Labs (NDS) today announced the companys record-setting 2021 company growth, enabled by partnerships with Clip (digital payment provider), major banks in Latin America, and global and US technology companies.

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  • NDS Cognitive Labs (NDS) today announced the companys record-setting 2021 company growth, enabled by partnerships with Clip (digital payment provider), major banks in Latin America, and global and US technology companies.
  • The company also announced several key executive hires, and NDS CEO & Co-founder, Gustavo Pars was appointed President of the Global Information Technology Management Association (GITMA).
  • In 2021, NDS secured partnerships with a number of leading organizations in both Mexico and the US.
  • In its continued growth, NDS this year made key executive hires:
    Rafael Prez Coca, a seasoned sales and operations professional, joined NDS as Chief Operating Officer.

MOIBA Special Hall of Korea Draws Much Attention in Mobilefest 2021, the Biggest ICT Exhibition and Forum in the Middle East Opened on Nov. 11

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Thursday, November 11, 2021

The Korean digital content companies that participated online were garnering much attention from the visitors.

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  • The Korean digital content companies that participated online were garnering much attention from the visitors.
  • And the participation of the Korean digital content companies will be the major turning point of Mobilefest in the future.
  • We'll expand the digital content interchange between Korea and countries in the middle east, build various channels to develop the global digital content, and communicate continuously."
  • And the Mobilefest organizer supports the opening of Korea's MOIBA Special Hall and promotion activity through the local press and official social media.

Global Demand for Technical Talent Transforms Mexico into Advanced Technology Development Hub

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Tuesday, November 9, 2021

As the largest community of technologists in Latin America, NDS Technical Talent includes 20,000 professionals trained in global standards for software development, AI, cloud, and digital transformation solutions.

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  • As the largest community of technologists in Latin America, NDS Technical Talent includes 20,000 professionals trained in global standards for software development, AI, cloud, and digital transformation solutions.
  • Reporting 200% year-over-year growth in implementations, NDS Technical Talent includes regular certification and training for community members, in partnership with U.S. and Mexico academic institutions and leading global enterprises.
  • Were proud to announce today that NDS Technical Talent, featuring 20,000 highly skilled technologists, is available to address the talent shortages of well-funded start-ups, mid-size companies and enterprises worldwide.
  • Highlights of the NDS Technical Talent offering include:
    Nearshoring: proximity to the United States, North and South America
    Three flexible ways to engage:
    NDS Cognitive Labs drives technology growth and innovation worldwide through NDS Technical Talent, its proprietary community of 20,000 professionals trained in global standards.

Korean Businesses Grow with Digital New Deal 2.0

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Wednesday, November 3, 2021

SEOUL, South Korea, Nov. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Born2Global Centre released an article that highlights the Korean Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT) 's Korean Digital New Deal.

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  • SEOUL, South Korea, Nov. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Born2Global Centre released an article that highlights the Korean Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT) 's Korean Digital New Deal.
  • As part of the Korean government MSIT, Born2Global Centre has played a crucial role by connecting Korean startups with various opportunities worldwide.
  • The Korean Digital New Deal 2.0, updated this year from version 1.0, is a testament to the government's efforts, aiming to enhance the capabilities of Korean tech companies specializing in these hyperconnected new industries.
  • "The Digital New Deal Excellent Performers have contributed to innovating traditional industries by means of metaverse and blockchain, two main focuses of Digital New Deal 2.0," said the science ministry.