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FTC Solar Announces Board Transition

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Monday, January 23, 2023

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FTC Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FTCI), a leading global provider of solar tracker systems, software, and engineering services, today announced that Thurman John “T.J.” Rodgers, Chairman of the Board of Directors of FTC Solar, has informed the Board that he is stepping down after five years in the role. He will remain a shareholder and continue to be available as an independent advisor. Shaker Sadasivam, an FTC Solar director since 2017, will succeed Rodgers as Chairman.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FTC Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FTCI), a leading global provider of solar tracker systems, software, and engineering services, today announced that Thurman John “T.J.” Rodgers, Chairman of the Board of Directors of FTC Solar, has informed the Board that he is stepping down after five years in the role.
  • He is uniquely positioned to chair the FTC Board during this period of change and significant opportunity.”
    In addition to the transition at Chairman, the company has announced the appointment of Tamara Mullings, previously an FTC Solar Board observer, as a new director, effective January 19, 2023.
  • “Tamara has made significant contributions to the FTC Board and the company as a Board Observer over the past roughly two years, and I’m pleased to see her now transition to full member.”
    Mrs. Mullings brings to FTC Solar broad experience across energy and technology.
  • Prior to becoming a Board Observer at FTC Solar, she served as Assistant Vice President of Global Technology Services at MetLife from 2017-2021.

Empire Rental Living Announces New Rental Home Community at Dellrose in Hockley, Texas

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Thursday, January 19, 2023

Hockley, TX, Jan. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Empire Rental Living, a division of Toronto-based homebuilder Empire Communities, is pleased to announce the release of new homes for lease at Dellrose in Hockley, Texas.

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  • Hockley, TX, Jan. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Empire Rental Living, a division of Toronto-based homebuilder Empire Communities, is pleased to announce the release of new homes for lease at Dellrose in Hockley, Texas.
  • Empire Rental Living at Dellrose is Hockley’s newest rental community comprised of 182 award-winning designed homes with one to four bedrooms.
  • Empire Rental Living at Dellrose marks another new project opening for Empire in 2023, with several additional launches scheduled for early next year.
  • Empire Rental Living, the rental housing division by Empire Communities, develops, builds, and operates built-for-rent single-family and multi-family rental communities in Georgia, Texas and Ontario, Canada, with over 5,000 new rental homes in the pipeline over the next five years.

Nikola Moves Battery Manufacturing to Coolidge, Ariz.

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Friday, January 13, 2023

PHOENIX, Jan. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nikola Corporation (Nasdaq: NKLA), a global leader in zero emission transportation and energy supply and infrastructure solutions, today announced that it is moving its battery manufacturing from Cypress, Calif. to its Coolidge, Ariz. manufacturing facility. The move, which the company expects to complete by early Q3, brings Nikola's truck assembly, fuel cell power module assembly, and battery module and pack production under one roof and includes battery line automation geared toward improving quality and increasing efficiencies. 

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  • PHOENIX, Jan. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nikola Corporation (Nasdaq: NKLA), a global leader in zero emission transportation and energy supply and infrastructure solutions, today announced that it is moving its battery manufacturing from Cypress, Calif. to its Coolidge, Ariz. manufacturing facility.
  • The move, which the company expects to complete by early Q3, brings Nikola's truck assembly, fuel cell power module assembly, and battery module and pack production under one roof and includes battery line automation geared toward improving quality and increasing efficiencies.
  • The company intends to maintain manufacturing operations in Cypress through the end of Q2 2023, while it brings its production capabilities in Coolidge online and works through a detailed transition plan to prevent manufacturing disruptions.
  • A battery engineering presence is expected to remain in California at a separate facility to focus on the development of Nikola's next generation battery management system software and modules.

NetImpact Wins $60M+ NRCS (Cypress) Award to Modernize and Transform USDA

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Thursday, January 12, 2023

The FPAC Information Solutions Division (ISD) operates and maintains IT applications and services supporting all NRCS systems, including hybrid application and database operations, security operations, and application modernizations.

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  • The FPAC Information Solutions Division (ISD) operates and maintains IT applications and services supporting all NRCS systems, including hybrid application and database operations, security operations, and application modernizations.
  • NRCS is transforming IT Operations enabled by emerging areas of DevSecOps, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) based automations, and Public Cloud.
  • NetImpact will leverage its portfolio of DX360°® digital transformation solution platforms including PlatformFirst® , ParadigmSHIFT® , Mission-Centered Design™ to help mature and evolve NRCS' Cloud, DevSecOps, CI/CD, and SRE services.
  • "At NetImpact, we are passionate about transformative innovation and applying Emotionally Intelligent Technically Exceptional (EQTE) best practices," Stephanie Wilson, NetImpact COO remarks.

EQS-News: Infineon Technologies AG: INFINEON CONCLUDES A VERY PROFITABLE FIRST QUARTER AND RAISES ITS OUTLOOK FOR THE 2023 FISCAL YEAR SLIGHTLY, ADJUSTING FOR CURRENCY EFFECTS

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Thursday, February 2, 2023

The adjusted gross margin also improved, from 46.3 percent in the fourth quarter of the 2022 fiscal year to 49.2 percent in the current quarter.

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  • The adjusted gross margin also improved, from 46.3 percent in the fourth quarter of the 2022 fiscal year to 49.2 percent in the current quarter.
  • The Segment Result increased in the first quarter of the 2023 fiscal year to €1,107 million, from €1,058 million in the prior quarter.
  • The Segment Result Margin improved from 25.5 percent in the fourth quarter of the 2022 fiscal year to 28.0 percent in the current quarter.
  • The tax expense in the first quarter of the 2023 fiscal year increased to €216 million, compared with €166 million in the prior quarter.

LambdaTest launches Test Analytics to enable better decision making

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023

LambdaTest Test Analytics enables DevOps teams to track the progress and quality of testing across multiple LambdaTest product lines in a single view through highly customizable dashboards thereby enabling better decision-making for companies.

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  • LambdaTest Test Analytics enables DevOps teams to track the progress and quality of testing across multiple LambdaTest product lines in a single view through highly customizable dashboards thereby enabling better decision-making for companies.
  • Users can access vital information on tests including test inconsistencies, test case health summary, browser/OS/device categorization, test trends, and test status ratio, among other data.
  • With LambdaTest Test Analytics, we want to enable a seamless view of test execution data for development teams.
  • With Test Analytics, decision-makers will have all the necessary information at their fingertips,” said Mayank Bhola, Co-Founder and Head of Product, LambdaTest.

Flower Window Boxes, Inc. is Introducing a New Low Maintenance Cedar Window Box Reinforced With a PVC Core in 2023 for the Emerging Farmhouse Trend

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023

BALL GROUND, Ga., Jan. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Flower Window Boxes , Inc. is introducing a new cedar window boxes and planters line with a reinforced PVC core that finally combines the beauty of red western cedar with the longevity of PVC.

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  • BALL GROUND, Ga., Jan. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Flower Window Boxes , Inc. is introducing a new cedar window boxes and planters line with a reinforced PVC core that finally combines the beauty of red western cedar with the longevity of PVC.
  • A typical wooden window box, flower box, or planter will generally last approximately 3-5 years, and this is only if proper lining, sealing, and maintenance is done each year.
  • We call our new design the Farmhouse window box," says Matt Buquoi, owner of Flower Window Boxes.
  • Flower Window Boxes, Inc. has been featured on shows such as HGTV, The Today Show, Ask This Old House, Renovation Island, and more.

RefAssured Announces Pre-Seed Funding Round led by Bullhorn Ventures

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023

WALNUT CREEK, Calif., Jan. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Staffing Software startup RefAssured is thrilled to announce it has secured Pre-Seed funding led by Bullhorn Ventures, along with several other staffing industry entrepreneurs.

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  • Staffing Software startup RefAssured is thrilled to announce it has secured Pre-Seed funding led by Bullhorn Ventures, along with several other staffing industry entrepreneurs.
  • WALNUT CREEK, Calif., Jan. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Staffing Software startup RefAssured is thrilled to announce it has secured Pre-Seed funding led by Bullhorn Ventures, along with several other staffing industry entrepreneurs.
  • RefAssured has also streamlined the process and removed the cumbersome, manual aspect of sending, reviewing, and managing talent references and profiles.
  • "Bullhorn Ventures is so excited to be an early investor in RefAssured, not only because of the product but also because of the team.

WASTELINQ Acquires BlazeIT

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Monday, December 12, 2022

HOUSTON, Dec. 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WASTELINQ, Inc., an environmental services company that uses technology to digitize and optimize the environmental services value chain, has announced its acquisition of BlazeIT, a Cypress, TX-based provider of business software, automation solutions, and technology consulting.

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  • HOUSTON, Dec. 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WASTELINQ, Inc., an environmental services company that uses technology to digitize and optimize the environmental services value chain, has announced its acquisition of BlazeIT, a Cypress, TX-based provider of business software, automation solutions, and technology consulting.
  • The BlazeIT team will allow our clients to integrate their business software packages with our industry-leading supply chain optimization tool to create a truly digital workflow."
  • BlazeIT is an award-winning business software partner that specializes in helping businesses understand, implement, and use software solutions.
  • BlazeIT President David Dozer adds, "We're very excited to bring our years of experience with large-scale business systems to the environmental services world by helping WASTELINQ users take their digital transformation to the next level."

Mayfield and Silicon Catalyst Form Alliance to Fuel Semiconductor Startup Innovation

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022

MENLO PARK, Calif. and SAN JOSE, Calif., Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Top-tier venture capital firm Mayfield and leading semiconductor incubator Silicon Catalyst today joined forces to foster startup innovation. Under the terms of their alliance, Mayfield will invest capital in and provide mentoring to the majority of seed stage companies admitted to the Silicon Catalyst Incubator/Accelerator and evaluate them for follow-on investments.

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  • MENLO PARK, Calif. and SAN JOSE, Calif., Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Top-tier venture capital firm Mayfield and leading semiconductor incubator Silicon Catalyst today joined forces to foster startup innovation.
  • "It is an honor to partner with Silicon Catalyst to nurture the wave of entrepreneurs bringing silicon back to Silicon Valley," said Navin Chaddha, Mayfield Managing Partner.
  • Details on Mayfield's POV can be found here: https://www.mayfield.com/the-golden-age-of-silicon-innovation-continues/
    "Mayfield and Silicon Catalyst share the same goal of driving semiconductor innovation and startup company market success", stated Pete Rodriguez, Silicon Catalyst CEO.
  • The Silicon Catalyst Angels was established in July 2019 as a separate organization to provide access to seed and Series A funding for Silicon Catalyst portfolio companies.