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Red River’s Sara Siddiqui Recognized on CRN’s 2023 List of Next-Gen Solution Provider Leaders

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

Red River, a technology transformation company serving government and enterprise customers, is proud to announce that CRN , a brand of The Channel Company , has named Sara Siddiqui, Red River’s Director of Partner Strategy, as one of the 2023 Next-Gen Solution Provider Leaders.

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  • Red River, a technology transformation company serving government and enterprise customers, is proud to announce that CRN , a brand of The Channel Company , has named Sara Siddiqui, Red River’s Director of Partner Strategy, as one of the 2023 Next-Gen Solution Provider Leaders.
  • This list honors the exceptional individuals who are key contributors to driving growth and strategic direction for the companies they work for today and are poised to be tomorrow’s channel innovators.
  • The fourth-annual Next-Gen Solution Provider Leaders list includes rising star executives, managers and directors, 40 years of age or younger, who have demonstrated clear leadership qualities in their roles at integrators, VARs, MSPs and other IT solution provider organizations.
  • “Sara has been instrumental in building and expanding our partner relationships, finding innovative solutions to solve our customers’ most pressing challenges,” said Kush Kumar, Red River Chief Revenue Officer.

Allegion Ventures Invests in Ambient.ai

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Monday, October 30, 2023

Allegion Ventures – the corporate venture fund of Allegion plc – has made a $20 million investment in Ambient.ai , the artificial intelligence (AI) powered computer vision intelligence (CVI) company that’s transforming enterprise security operations to prevent security incidents before they happen.

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  • Allegion Ventures – the corporate venture fund of Allegion plc – has made a $20 million investment in Ambient.ai , the artificial intelligence (AI) powered computer vision intelligence (CVI) company that’s transforming enterprise security operations to prevent security incidents before they happen.
  • Allegion President and CEO John H. Stone said Ambient.ai aligns with Allegion’s focus on using innovative technology to enable seamless access and a safer world.
  • “This is the largest and most significant investment in the history of Allegion Ventures, reflecting the tremendous potential we see for future collaboration between Ambient.ai and Allegion,” Stone said.
  • “Allegion’s best-in-class products bring exciting possibilities to the table as we continue to deliver compelling solutions to prevent even the most complex security incidents.”
    Additional terms of the Allegion Ventures deal have not been disclosed.

Daikin Helps Customers Decarbonize With Low-GWP and High-Efficiency Chillers

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Daikin Applied today announced two new products that add to its lineup of Trailblazer® air-cooled scroll and Pathfinder® air-cooled screw chillers, and build on the company's commitment to helping customers decarbonize their facilities. Daikin's new Trailblazer (model AGZ-F) is one of the first chillers available in North America with low-global warming potential (GWP) and highly efficient R-32 refrigerant. The company has also added a closed-loop version of the Pathfinder with Free Cooling (model AWV) to its portfolio. Ideal for data centers and other energy-intense applications, this chiller delivers the efficiency benefits of an integrated water-side economizer, commonly known as "free cooling," while eliminating the need to use glycol in the building water loop as an antifreeze.

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  • Daikin's new Trailblazer (model AGZ-F) is one of the first chillers available in North America with low-global warming potential (GWP) and highly efficient R-32 refrigerant.
  • "The latest chillers are two additions to the extensive toolkit we have to help customers wherever they are on their decarbonization journey."
  • Along with the new Trailblazer chiller, Daikin is working to integrate R-32 into more of its applied offerings.
  • Follow Daikin Applied on LinkedIn for the latest on commercial HVAC equipment, services and trends.

Ambient.ai Raises $20M Strategic Growth Investment from Allegion Ventures

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Monday, October 30, 2023

SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ambient.ai, the AI-powered computer vision intelligence (CVI) company transforming the physical security industry, today announced a $20 million strategic growth investment from Allegion Ventures, the corporate venture fund of Allegion plc.

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  • SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ambient.ai, the AI-powered computer vision intelligence (CVI) company transforming the physical security industry, today announced a $20 million strategic growth investment from Allegion Ventures, the corporate venture fund of Allegion plc.
  • This is the largest individual check that Allegion Ventures has ever written, elevating Ambient.ai's total funding to over $72 million to date.
  • With this strategic investment from Allegion, resulting in a strong up round, Ambient.ai accelerates its mission to prevent every security incident possible by helping more organizations address their biggest physical security challenges.
  • "This is the largest and most significant investment in the history of Allegion Ventures, reflecting the tremendous potential we see for future collaboration between Ambient.ai and Allegion," said Stone.

Portland Trail Blazers Announce Eco-Products as an Official Zero Waste Partner

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

PORTLAND, Ore., Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Portland Trail Blazers and Eco-Products® have announced a partnership that names Eco-Products as an Official Zero Waste Partner of the organization. The partnership will feature compostable foodservice packaging from Eco-Products within Moda Center and Veterans Memorial Coliseum, while supporting the organization's overall composting program and waste diversion efforts. Eco-Products will also be providing Rip City Reuse cups for Moda Center's groundbreaking reusable drinkware program through a partnership with its Novolex® sister company, Waddington North America®. 

Key Points: 
  • PORTLAND, Ore., Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Portland Trail Blazers and Eco-Products® have announced a partnership that names Eco-Products as an Official Zero Waste Partner of the organization.
  • "We're very excited to bring on Eco-Products as an Official Zero Waste Partner as we continue to lead sustainability efforts across professional sports," said Brittany Saulsbury, Portland Trail Blazers Sustainability Operations Manager.
  • "With a goal of achieving zero waste for every event no later than 2030, we are taking bold steps in our waste management practices and it all starts with what we source.
  • The Portland Trail Blazers are committed to sustainability efforts that support our journey to Zero Waste as we look to improve and protect the environment in which we all work, play and live.

Standard Motor Products' October Release Includes 276 New Numbers

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Standard Motor Products, Inc. (SMP®) has released 276 new part numbers in its October new number announcement.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Standard Motor Products, Inc. (SMP®) has released 276 new part numbers in its October new number announcement.
  • This most recent release provides new coverage in 113 distinct product categories and 118 part numbers for 2022, 2023 and 2024 model-year vehicles.
  • Standard® and Four Seasons® continue to expand their industry-leading programs for hybrid and electric vehicles.
  • Standard® and Four Seasons® continue to expand their industry-leading programs for hybrid and electric vehicles.

Simon Greenstone Panatier Earns Law Firm of the Year Recognition

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

DALLAS, Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Trial firm Simon Greenstone Panatier, PC, widely known for its successful toxic tort, mass torts and catastrophic injury plaintiffs representation, has been selected as Attorney at Law Magazine Dallas' inaugural Law Firm of the Year.

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  • DALLAS, Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Trial firm Simon Greenstone Panatier, PC , widely known for its successful toxic tort, mass torts and catastrophic injury plaintiffs representation, has been selected as Attorney at Law Magazine Dallas' inaugural Law Firm of the Year.
  • According to Attorney at Law Magazine, "Simon Greenstone Panatier is a top-tier firm that checks all the boxes," adding that the firm's mix of practice areas along with firm diversity, its compelling history and national reach were key factors in the selection.
  • Equally dedicated to giving back to the community, each year the firm presents the Simon Greenstone Panatier, PC, Scholarship.
  • The firm also supports the North Texas Food Bank, the Dallas Volunteer Attorney's Program and various mesothelioma and cancer charities.

BreachLock Named 'Most Innovative in Penetration Testing' in the Top InfoSec Innovator Awards for 2023

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BreachLock is proud to announce that it has been named the winner of the 'Most Innovative in Penetration Testing' award by Cyber Defense Magazine for 2023.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BreachLock is proud to announce that it has been named the winner of the 'Most Innovative in Penetration Testing' award by Cyber Defense Magazine for 2023.
  • "It's an honor to be recognized as the 'Most Innovative in Penetration Testing' among this year's Top InfoSec Innovators," said Seemant Sehgal, BreachLock's founder & CEO.
  • This is Cyber Defense Magazine's 11th year honoring cybersecurity innovators with its Annual InfoSec Awards.
  • The full list of the Top InfoSec Innovators for 2023 is found here: https://cyberdefenseawards.com/top-infosec-innovators-for-2023/

WuXi XDC Named Best CDMO Winner at 2023 World ADC Awards

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Friday, October 20, 2023

SHANGHAI, Oct. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WuXi XDC, a leading global Contract, Resea­­rch, Development, and Manufacturing Organization (CRDMO) focused on the ADC and broader bioconjugate market, announced it has been named the winner of the "Best Contract Development Manufacturing Organization (CDMO)" prize at the 2023 World ADC Awards.

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  • SHANGHAI, Oct. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WuXi XDC, a leading global Contract, Resea­­rch, Development, and Manufacturing Organization (CRDMO) focused on the ADC and broader bioconjugate market, announced it has been named the winner of the "Best Contract Development Manufacturing Organization (CDMO)" prize at the 2023 World ADC Awards.
  • Last year, WuXi XDC received the "Best CMO Runner-Up" award.
  • As the most influential award in the global ADC (antibody drug conjugate) field, the World ADC Awards recognize trailblazers that are committed to pioneering innovation, making outstanding contributions to long-term development across the ADC field, and bringing more innovative therapeutic solutions to patients around the world.
  • WuXi XDC emerged the final winner in the "BEST CDMO" category from the nominee short list of six global CDMO companies.

TerraPay and Papara Join Forces to Revolutionize Turkish Cross-Border Payments

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

With this strategic alliance, TerraPay and Papara are set to provide nearly 17 million Papara wallet users with a secure, simple, and seamless way to transfer money worldwide.

Key Points: 
  • With this strategic alliance, TerraPay and Papara are set to provide nearly 17 million Papara wallet users with a secure, simple, and seamless way to transfer money worldwide.
  • * Papara, as a market leader in Turkey, is renowned for its innovative solutions and unwavering focus on delivering exceptional user experiences.
  • "We are thrilled to partner with Papara to redefine the way money moves globally," said Miller Rodriguez, Strategic Relationship and Sales Manager, Europe - UK, TerraPay.
  • In the coming months, TerraPay and Papara will work closely to roll out their enhanced cross-border payment solutions, providing Papara users with unparalleled access to the global financial landscape.