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Amidst Consulting Industry's Turmoil, BlueCloud Soars with Innovative, AI-Driven Focus

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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TAMPA, Fla., March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- As the consulting industry faces a turning point with the Big Four announcing significant layoffs, (1) BlueCloud takes a divergent path by implementing a business model, not dissimilar to NVIDIA's organizational success. This model, featuring fewer layers of management and mission-driven teams, contrasts sharply with traditional structures, positioning BlueCloud to navigate economic fluctuations with agility and foresight. "In the wake of recent layoffs within the Big Four, it's imperative to recognize the power of agility and forward-thinking in today's business climate," says Kerem Koca, CEO of BlueCloud.

Key Points: 
  • Amid widespread layoffs in the consulting industry, including the Big Four, BlueCloud distinguishes itself by a NVIDIA-like lean, mission-driven organizational model.
  • Kerem Koca, CEO of BlueCloud, advocates agility and innovation as the foundation for the company's resilience and growth.
  • This strategy has helped BlueCloud to rapidly expand while remaining stable, avoiding the layoffs that are impacting traditional business models.
  • "At BlueCloud, we're committed to a path of innovation and adaptability, which we believe is critical to surviving and thriving amidst market shifts.

Academy Sports + Outdoors to Open 15-17 New Stores as its 2024 New Store Expansion Begins in Raleigh, N.C. and Indianapolis, Ind.

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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KATY, Texas, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports + Outdoors ("Academy") (Nasdaq: ASO) a leading full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer, is excited to announce it will open 15-17 new stores in its fiscal 2024 year, starting with two new stores in the first quarter in Knightdale, North Carolina and Greenwood, Indiana. The grand opening festivities for the Knightdale, N.C. store took place on March 22-24 while the Greenwood, Ind. store will host its grand opening on April 12-14.

Key Points: 
  • The grand opening festivities for the Knightdale, N.C. store took place on March 22-24 while the Greenwood, Ind.
  • store will host its grand opening on April 12-14.
  • Academy also offers free services such as grill and bike assembly, scope mounting, bore sighting, line winding/spooling, and propane exchange.
  • Individuals interested in careers at Academy can visit careers.academy.com to apply for open positions.

Vantage UK releases the third episode of The Vantage View, unveiling the latest industry insights on Sustainable Mobility

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Friday, March 22, 2024
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LONDON, March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Award-winning, multi-asset broker, Vantage Markets ("Vantage") is thrilled to announce the release of the third episode of its highly anticipated series, The Vantage View.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Award-winning, multi-asset broker, Vantage Markets ("Vantage") is thrilled to announce the release of the third episode of its highly anticipated series, The Vantage View.
  • Produced in collaboration with Bloomberg Media Studios, this latest episode delves into the transformative power and investment potential of Asia's electrified mobility landscape with a forward-looking focus on sustainable mobility.
  • Berdichevskiy also identified a number of investment opportunities across the EV supply chain, from raw materials to battery component technology and charging infrastructure.
  • "We're delighted to collaborate once again with Bloomberg Media Studios to unveil the latest episode of The Vantage View, offering viewers unparalleled insights into the transformative potential of Asia's electrified mobility landscape," says David Shayer, CEO, Vantage UK.

Vantage Markets' latest projections on Sustainable Mobility revealed in third episode of The Vantage View

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Friday, March 22, 2024
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PORT VILA, Vanuatu, March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Award-winning, multi-asset broker, Vantage Markets ("Vantage") is thrilled to announce the release of the third episode of its highly anticipated series, The Vantage View.

Key Points: 
  • PORT VILA, Vanuatu, March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Award-winning, multi-asset broker, Vantage Markets ("Vantage") is thrilled to announce the release of the third episode of its highly anticipated series, The Vantage View.
  • Produced in collaboration with Bloomberg Media Studios, this latest episode delves into the transformative power and investment potential of Asia's electrified mobility landscape with a forward-looking focus on sustainable mobility.
  • "We are thrilled to partner with Bloomberg Media Studios once again to bring forth this latest episode of The Vantage View, offering viewers unparalleled insights into the transformative potential of Asia's electrified mobility landscape," says Marc Despallieres, Chief Strategy and Trading Officer, Vantage.
  • "As the world increasingly embraces sustainable transportation solutions, this episode serves as a timely exploration of the investment opportunities and market trends shaping the future of mobility."

Kingswood Acquisition Corp. and Wentworth Management Services LLC Announce Completion of Merger and Launch of Binah Capital Group

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kingswood Acquisition Corp. (OTCE: KWAC) ("KWAC"), announced today the successful completion of its merger with Wentworth Management Services LLC ("Wentworth").  Wentworth has merged with KWAC to create Binah Capital Group ("Binah Capital"), a leading independent wealth management enterprise that will become a publicly traded company. The newly launched entity will be listed on the NASDAQ Global Market, trading under the ticker NASDAQ: BCG and the warrants are expected to begin trading under the new ticker symbol "BCGWW" on the Nasdaq Capital Market.

Key Points: 
  • With Completion of Transaction, Wentworth Management Services Merges with Kingswood Acquisition Corp. to Create Binah Capital Group
    NEW YORK, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kingswood Acquisition Corp. (OTCE: KWAC) ("KWAC"), announced today the successful completion of its merger with Wentworth Management Services LLC ("Wentworth").
  • Wentworth has merged with KWAC to create Binah Capital Group ("Binah Capital"), a leading independent wealth management enterprise that will become a publicly traded company.
  • The transaction's completion enables Wentworth, a broker-dealer aggregator, to go public, with KWAC and Wentworth becoming wholly owned subsidiaries of Binah Capital Group, Inc.
  • Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. served as exclusive financial advisor to Kingswood Acquisition Corp., with SPAC Advisory Partners LLC and Odeon Capital Group LLC serving as capital markets advisors.

A Bump in the Road: Private Equity Infrastructure Investment Set to Rebound Following Slowdown in 2023

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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This is a key finding of Boston Consulting Group's new report, Infrastructure Strategy 2024: Creating Value Through Operational Excellence , released today.

Key Points: 
  • This is a key finding of Boston Consulting Group's new report, Infrastructure Strategy 2024: Creating Value Through Operational Excellence , released today.
  • Geographically, the great majority of private infrastructure investment activity in 2023 occurred in Europe and North America.
  • Private investment in the transport and logistics sector totaled almost $510 billion from 2018 to 2023, comprising approximately 20% of all private infrastructure investment during the period.
  • Private investment in the digital infrastructure sector from 2018 to 2023 totaled nearly $420 billion—almost 20% of all private infrastructure investment during the period.

TDS Telecom to present at the New Street Fiber to the Future Conference

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Friday, March 15, 2024
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CHICAGO, March 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TDS Telecom, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE: TDS), will be virtually presenting at the New Street Research and BCG Fiber to the Future Conference on March 22, 2024, at 12:50 p.m.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, March 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TDS Telecom, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE: TDS), will be virtually presenting at the New Street Research and BCG Fiber to the Future Conference on March 22, 2024, at 12:50 p.m.
  • James W. Butman, TDS Telecom president and CEO; Michelle Brukwicki, TDS Telecom senior vice president of finance & chief financial officer; and Julie D. Mathews, TDS director – investor relations, will virtually attend.
  • To listen to all presentations, please visit the events and presentations pages of investors.tdsinc.com or investors.uscellular.com .
  • It is recommended that you register at least 15 minutes before the start of the presentation to register, download and install any necessary multimedia streaming software.

Lumen Technologies to Present at the New Street Research and BCG Fiber to the Future Conference

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Friday, March 15, 2024
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DENVER, March 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) ("Lumen"), a global integrated network solutions provider that unleashes the world's digital potential, today announced that Chris Stansbury, Lumen's executive vice president and chief financial officer will present virtually at the New Street Research and BCG Fiber to the Future Conference on March 22, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • DENVER, March 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) ("Lumen"), a global integrated network solutions provider that unleashes the world's digital potential, today announced that Chris Stansbury, Lumen's executive vice president and chief financial officer will present virtually at the New Street Research and BCG Fiber to the Future Conference on March 22, 2024.
  • The presentation is scheduled to begin at 12:10 p.m.
  • A live webcast link to the investor presentation will be made available on the Lumen Investor Relations website at https://ir.lumen.com/events-and-presentations .
  • A replay of the live webcast presentation will also be made available for a limited time shortly after the event.

DTS Celebrates A Year of Success, Receives Prestigious Industry Recognition, Launches Compliance Offering, and Starts 2024 with Strong Industry Presence, New Hire

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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ARLINGTON, Va., March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- DTS, delivering cyber, consulting, and management services, closed out 2023 with strong company growth, increasing the company size, and receiving prestigious industry recognition while starting 2024 off strong with invitations to share expertise at several leading events. In addition to renewing key government contracts and achieving remarkable success in its cybersecurity compliance practice last year, DTS unveiled DTS CyberSchool, an educational approach to cybersecurity.

Key Points: 
  • In addition to renewing key government contracts and achieving remarkable success in its cybersecurity compliance practice last year, DTS unveiled DTS CyberSchool , an educational approach to cybersecurity.
  • DTS' growth was reflected in the successful completion of the Joint Voluntary Surveillance Assessment (JVSA) achieving a perfect score.
  • DTS expanded its cybersecurity division offerings amidst a competitive marketplace and saw strong demand for DTS' services as a result of the CMMC 2.0 Interim Rule.
  • A few of DTS' most recent achievements include:
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    DTS was named #24 in the Top 100 Best Places to Work in Virginia.

ACT and NREL Forge Alliance to Drive Sustainable Aviation Innovation

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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ACT, with a charitable mission to shape the future of sustainable flight, has unveiled its latest endeavor, the Systemic Approaches for Aviation Research Initiative (SAFARI).

Key Points: 
  • ACT, with a charitable mission to shape the future of sustainable flight, has unveiled its latest endeavor, the Systemic Approaches for Aviation Research Initiative (SAFARI).
  • Doug Arent, NREL executive director of strategic public-private partnerships, stated, "Decarbonizing aviation demands unprecedented collaboration to de-risk dynamic supply chains and rapidly deploy new energy technologies.
  • The laboratory's sustainable aviation initiative aims to develop decarbonization pathways with a holistic perspective to address all energy aspects of the aviation ecosystem—from net-zero-carbon energy sources to infrastructure optimization and aircraft propulsion technologies.
  • Tom Light, CEO of ACT, said, "Addressing these challenges requires a combination of public and private funding, including philanthropic contributions.