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CES Power Announces Partnership Extension with James Roe for 2024 INDY NXT by Firestone Season

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

MEMPHIS, Tenn., March 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CES Power, the leading global provider of cutting-edge power generation, distribution, and temperature control equipment, and Irish race car driver James Roe today announced the extension of their partnership for the 2024 INDY NXT™ by Firestone championship season.

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  • MEMPHIS, Tenn., March 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CES Power, the leading global provider of cutting-edge power generation, distribution, and temperature control equipment, and Irish race car driver James Roe today announced the extension of their partnership for the 2024 INDY NXT™ by Firestone championship season.
  • 29 Topcon Dallara entry of Andretti Global this season in the INDY NXT by Firestone championship, the official development series for the NTT INDYCAR SERIES.
  • “Our renewed partnership with James Roe and the launch of CES Global and CES Technologies represents our commitment to innovation, sustainability, and global growth.
  • The 2024 INDY NXT by Firestone season kicked off on March 10 with Roe featuring the CES Power logo on the sleeves of his race suit and on the front wing of his Andretti Global machine.

Zapata AI and Andretti Acquisition Corp. Announce Closing of Business Combination

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

Zapata Computing, Inc. (“Zapata AI”), the Industrial Generative AI software company developing solutions to solve enterprises’ most difficult, industrial-scale problems, announced today that it has completed its business combination with Andretti Acquisition Corp. (NYSE: WNNR), a special purpose acquisition company.

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  • Zapata Computing, Inc. (“Zapata AI”), the Industrial Generative AI software company developing solutions to solve enterprises’ most difficult, industrial-scale problems, announced today that it has completed its business combination with Andretti Acquisition Corp. (NYSE: WNNR), a special purpose acquisition company.
  • “Today marks an exciting new chapter in Zapata AI’s history that all of our valued stakeholders can be proud of,” said Christopher Savoie, CEO of Zapata AI.
  • Zapata AI's generative AI and optimization offerings include Zapata AI Sense™, a numerical, computational solution, and Zapata AI Prose™, a text-based large language model solution.
  • Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP served as legal counsel to Andretti Acquisition Corp. Foley Hoag LLP served as legal counsel to Zapata AI.

Zapata AI Expected to Trade on the Nasdaq Under Ticker Symbol ZPTA

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Monday, March 18, 2024

The common stock and public warrants of the combined company will trade under the ticker symbols “ZPTA” and “ZPTAW”, respectively.

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  • The common stock and public warrants of the combined company will trade under the ticker symbols “ZPTA” and “ZPTAW”, respectively.
  • “Nasdaq is the most prestigious exchange in the world for high growth technology companies and burgeoning AI organizations,” said Christopher Savoie, CEO of Zapata AI.
  • As a public company, Zapata AI will focus on fueling continued innovation, driving enterprise customer acquisition and advancing Zapata AI’s growth strategy.
  • Karen Snow, Global Head of Listings for Nasdaq, stated: “We are excited to welcome Zapata AI to the Nasdaq family and look forward to supporting their continued growth and success as a Nasdaq listed company."

Zapata AI and Andretti INDYCAR Gear Up to Apply Industrial Generative AI to Race Day Strategy and Analytics in 2024

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

The focal point of their work together this season is applying Zapata AI’s Industrial Generative AI solutions and expertise to give the Andretti INDYCAR team a competitive advantage in pursuit of winning races.

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  • The focal point of their work together this season is applying Zapata AI’s Industrial Generative AI solutions and expertise to give the Andretti INDYCAR team a competitive advantage in pursuit of winning races.
  • “As we head into our third season working with Zapata AI on our INDYCAR program, we’re eager to continue using their expertise to fine-tune the performance on race weekends,” said Michael Andretti, CEO and Chairman of Andretti Global.
  • Data infrastructure integration and enhancement: The Zapata AI and Andretti teams explored novel, data-driven opportunities in these areas.
  • For more information about the Zapata AI and Andretti INDYCAR partnership, check out the case study page and Season 2 highlight video .

OSS Brings AI Edge Compute Solutions to $5 Billion Motorsport Industry with Andretti Global

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

ESCONDIDO, Calif., and INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- One Stop Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: OSS) has shipped to legendary motorsport champion, Andretti Global , its first AI Transportable compute system for the motorsport industry.

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  • ESCONDIDO, Calif., and INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- One Stop Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: OSS) has shipped to legendary motorsport champion, Andretti Global , its first AI Transportable compute system for the motorsport industry.
  • An OSS SDS-3U GPU-accelerated server will power advanced AI race analytics for Andretti using Zapata AI’s Industrial Generative AI platform for the cloud and edge, Orquestra.
  • The solution represents a new application of OSS technology and the company’s first foray into the $5.1 billion motorsport industry .
  • “This milestone win demonstrates our unique capabilities for powering generative AI technology at the edge,” noted OSS CEO, Mike Knowles.

MAPEI drives into the fast lane with Andretti Global in 2024

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

MAPEI, a global leader in products for the construction industry, proudly announces our primary partnership with Andretti Global for the No.

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  • MAPEI, a global leader in products for the construction industry, proudly announces our primary partnership with Andretti Global for the No.
  • 98 MAPEI / CURB Honda piloted by Marco Andretti at the 108th Running of the Indianapolis 500.
  • The partnership with Andretti Global represents a fusion of precision engineering and racing prowess, highlighting MAPEI’s commitment to performance excellence.
  • “MAPEI is a global frontrunner in the manufacturing of products specifically tailored for the building industry,” said Luigi Di Geso, President and CEO of MAPEI North America.

Lightning Bolt Electrifies in World Record-Breaking Formula E Race Car

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Saturday, January 13, 2024

The world’s fastest man, Usain Bolt, experienced a breath-taking new level of speed and acceleration behind the wheel of Formula E’s world record-breaking GENBETA race car in Mexico City.

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  • The world’s fastest man, Usain Bolt, experienced a breath-taking new level of speed and acceleration behind the wheel of Formula E’s world record-breaking GENBETA race car in Mexico City.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240113623767/en/
    The world’s fastest man, Usain Bolt, experienced a breath-taking new level of speed and acceleration behind the wheel of Formula E’s world record-breaking GENBETA race car in Mexico City.
  • The GENBETA features a range of modifications to effectively ‘unlock’ the specifications of Formula E’s GEN3 race car.
  • What could be more Formula E than bringing together two world record holders – Usain Bolt and our GENBETA race car – just to see what happens?

Zapata AI Welcomes Jon Zorio as Chief Revenue Officer

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

Zapata Computing, Inc. (“Zapata AI” or the “Company”), the Industrial Generative AI company, today announced that Jon Zorio has joined the organization as Chief Revenue Officer.

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  • Zapata Computing, Inc. (“Zapata AI” or the “Company”), the Industrial Generative AI company, today announced that Jon Zorio has joined the organization as Chief Revenue Officer.
  • Jon’s track record and successful leadership in scaling global analytics and solutions companies will help Zapata AI accelerate revenue growth while continuing to evolve its enterprise sales and partner relationships to meet the surging market demand for Industrial Generative AI.
  • Zorio brings over two decades of go-to-market leadership experience forged across a range of technology and analytics companies.
  • “We’re excited to have Jon join our company at this critical juncture in our journey to becoming a public company in Q1 2024,” said Christopher Savoie, Zapata AI CEO and co-founder.

Zapata AI, an Industrial Generative AI Software Company, to Go Public Through Business Combination with Andretti Acquisition Corp.

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

Zapata AI spun out of Harvard University in 2017 with a mission to create significant value for enterprises with generative AI and other advanced algorithms that leverage quantum techniques.

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  • Zapata AI spun out of Harvard University in 2017 with a mission to create significant value for enterprises with generative AI and other advanced algorithms that leverage quantum techniques.
  • Zapata AI’s IP portfolio is made up of over 100 global patents and patent applications, including generative AI and industrial optimization technologies.
  • The Company’s offerings include Zapata AI Prose™, a large language model generative AI solution, and Zapata AI Sense™, which generates new analytics solutions to complex industry problems.
  • By providing enterprises with a complete AI software stack and advanced AI models, Zapata AI is seeking to provide AI and machine learning software solutions.

Konica Minolta Extends IMSA Partnership

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023

Mississauga, ON, Aug. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Konica Minolta Business Solutions (Canada) Ltd. ( Konica Minolta ) today announced an extension of its Official Partnership with the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA).

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  • Mississauga, ON, Aug. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Konica Minolta Business Solutions (Canada) Ltd. ( Konica Minolta ) today announced an extension of its Official Partnership with the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA).
  • The prime location in the middle of the action assists Konica Minolta in supporting IMSA partners and stakeholders with business-to-business opportunities.
  • Looking toward the future, IMSA and Konica Minolta will continue working together to bring more of our sustainability efforts to life.”
    Also a longtime partner with the Wayne Taylor Racing with Andretti Autosport team, Konica Minolta uses the series partnership to expand business development opportunities for the company and its dealers.
  • Konica Minolta will continue hosting VIP Experiences at IMSA events for dealers, customers and business prospects.