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BFG Supply Co. Chooses RELEX Solutions to Enhance Demand Forecasting and Operations Planning

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

BFG Supply Co. , a leading distributor to the green industry, has selected RELEX Solutions , provider of unified supply chain and retail planning solutions, to elevate their demand forecasting capabilities.

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  • BFG Supply Co. , a leading distributor to the green industry, has selected RELEX Solutions , provider of unified supply chain and retail planning solutions, to elevate their demand forecasting capabilities.
  • This selection marks a significant enhancement of BFG Supply's demand forecasting process which will positively impact all of their distribution centers across the United States.
  • Using RELEX is expected to yield more precise demand forecasts, leading to superior customer service and more effective inventory management.
  • Facing continuous growth, both organically and through acquisitions, BFG Supply Co. recognized the need to leverage cutting-edge demand forecasting technology to maintain their leadership in the highly seasonal green industry.

Mitel Appoints Jonathan Buckle to lead Americas Sales

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Monday, January 29, 2024

Mitel®, a global leader in business communications, today announced that Jonathan Buckle has been appointed to lead sales strategy and execution for the Americas, including the United States, Canada, and Latin America.

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  • Mitel®, a global leader in business communications, today announced that Jonathan Buckle has been appointed to lead sales strategy and execution for the Americas, including the United States, Canada, and Latin America.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240129536931/en/
    Jonathan Buckle leads Mitel's sales strategy and execution for the Americas, including the United States, Canada, and Latin America.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    A communications industry veteran, Buckle brings more than 20 years of sales expertise and leadership experience to Mitel.
  • Previously, Buckle was Vice President Sales West for technology integrator and managed services provider, Carousel Industries.

Arva Flour Mills Celebrates 100 Years of Red River Cereal

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

Arva Flour Mills, North America's oldest continuously operating commercial flour mill, is proud to announce the 100th anniversary of Red River Cereal, the iconic Canadian breakfast hot cereal made with a blend of cracked wheat, rye, flax and whole flaxseeds.

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  • Arva Flour Mills, North America's oldest continuously operating commercial flour mill, is proud to announce the 100th anniversary of Red River Cereal, the iconic Canadian breakfast hot cereal made with a blend of cracked wheat, rye, flax and whole flaxseeds.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Red River Cereal was first created in 1924 in Manitoba by Gertrude Skilling, who experimented with different grain mixtures grown in the Red River valley.
  • To celebrate the milestone, Arva Flour Mills is launching limited editions of both black and red boxes of Red River Cereal in the original 1.35Kg format.
  • Arva Flour Mills is also inviting customers to share their stories and memories of Red River Cereal on social media using the hashtag #RedRiver100.

FHU Theatre's Production of "A Christmas Carol" Invites Homecoming Guests to Embrace the "Spirits" of Christmas

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

HENDERSON, Tenn., Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Visitors to Freed-Hardeman's campus for this year's homecoming festivities will be invited to start celebrating the Christmas season a little early. FHU Theatre will present a special production of the Charles Dickens classic "A Christmas Carol" in the Black Box Theatre, Nov. 9-11 at 7 p.m. and Nov. 11-12 at 2 p.m. Tickets may be purchased at fhutickets.com.

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  • FHU Theatre will present "A Christmas Carol" in the Black Box Theatre Nov. 9-12, as part of a week full of homecoming celebrations.
  • "But at its heart, it is a ghost story, and we are trying to honor that with our production."
  • It's unique," said Aubrey Garrison, a freshman psychology major who is excited to be cast in her first FHU production.
  • During a weekend filled with activities, visitors are encouraged to make "A Christmas Carol" part of their homecoming plans.

Ultra PRO Introduces the Stackable and Waterproof Black Box™ Deck Box® Made With Highly Durable, Crush-Resistant Material

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

COMMERCE, Calif., Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Defy the Elements with the Black Box™ Deck Box® from Ultra PRO.

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  • COMMERCE, Calif., Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Defy the Elements with the Black Box™ Deck Box® from Ultra PRO.
  • The Black Box™ Deck Box® is a stackable, waterproof container that can hold up to 100 double-sleeved standard size collectible trading cards.
  • Made with 20% fiberglass to increase impact and tensile strength, this dual-sealed Deck Box features waterproof, stainless steel hinges and is made of a highly durable, crush-resistant material.
  • Ultra PRO Introduces the Stackable & Waterproof Black Box™ Deck Box® Made With Highly Durable, Crush-Resistant Material

Discovery of Genetic Link to PML Honored by Largest MS Conference in the World

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The discovery of rare genomic variants leading to cases of drug-induced PML shared Best of MSMilan2023 honors for the latest and most breakthrough results at the 9th Joint ECTRIMS-ACTRIMS Meeting.

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  • Two of the variants have a Positive Predictive Value of 100%, the strongest possible indication they are causative.
  • Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy (PML) is a rare but frequently fatal serious infection of the brain by the JC virus.
  • Out of 1,500 abstracts presented, Dr. Hatchwell's was one of eight highlighted as Best of MSMilan2023 in its content area.
  • Many MS medications currently carry a PML warning, including Tysabri, Ocrevus, and Rituxan, as well as Briumvi, Gilenya, Kesimpta, Mavenclad, Mayzent, Ponvory, and Tecfidera.

Deep Analytics Announces SBIR Contract Wins with U.S. Army and DHS for Artificial Intelligence Solutions

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

MONTPELIER, Vt., Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Deep Analytics LLC, a leading developer of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for the Defense Community, has been awarded two Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contracts for development of AI systems.

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  • MONTPELIER, Vt., Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Deep Analytics LLC, a leading developer of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for the Defense Community, has been awarded two Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contracts for development of AI systems.
  • The U.S. Army Program Executive Office (PEO), Simulation, Training and Instrumentation (STRI) group in Orlando, Fla., has contracted Deep Analytics to develop an AI-Enabled Vehicle Recorder (AIEVR) for training evaluation.
  • AI algorithms developed by Deep Analytics will automate evaluation of training exercises to quickly generate after-action reports (AARs).
  • "This project leverages Deep Analytics' core strengths of rapid hardware prototyping integrated with AI algorithms on the edge for real-time data analysis," said Greg Hewitt, Co-Founder of Deep Analytics.

"Shipwrecked! An Entertainment - The Amazing Adventures of Louis de Rougemont (As Told by Himself)" debuts in FHU Theatre This October

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Friday, September 29, 2023

HENDERSON, Tenn., Sept. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The second production of Freed-Hardeman University's 2023-24 theatre season is an outrageous adventure comedy with quite a title: "Shipwrecked! An Entertainment – The Amazing Adventures of Louis de Rougemont (As Told by Himself)."

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  • An Entertainment – The Amazing Adventures of Louis de Rougemont (As Told by Himself)."
  • Serving as a senior capstone project for FHU theatre major Jack Joiner, "Shipwrecked!"
  • The character of Rougemont is being played by Seth Wilson, an FHU alumnus and graduate of the theatre program.
  • "I'm really grateful for Dr. Cliff Thompson, Brandyn Graves and the FHU theatre program," Joiner said.

Black Box Cybersecurity Wins 17 New Marquee US Customers, Including a Fortune 500 Client

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

In September of 2023, this specialized Cybersecurity business unit onboarded 17 prominent clients in the United States from diverse industries, including a notable name from the Fortune 500 list.

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  • In September of 2023, this specialized Cybersecurity business unit onboarded 17 prominent clients in the United States from diverse industries, including a notable name from the Fortune 500 list.
  • Black Box has cemented its reputation by offering next-generation security solutions to its global clientele over the past years.
  • "The Cybersecurity Business Unit's rapid success stems from our seasoned and experienced global team, with deep domain expertise in cybersecurity," said Khiro Mishra, SVP of Black Box & Global Head of cybersecurity business.
  • Black Box Cybersecurity services play a pivotal role to comply with this vision, harmonizing Black Box's diverse technology service offerings.

Strong Studios, Convergent Media, ForLan Films & M-Net/MultiChoice Africa Join Forces to Produce the New Six-Part Crime Drama Series, Endangered

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Strong Global Entertainment, Inc., (NYSE American: SGE) (“the Company”) today announced that its subsidiary Strong Studios, Inc. (“Strong Studios”) (Safehaven, Flagrant, Inside the Black Box), the Company’s original content production and distribution arm, will partner with Convergent Media, U.K.’s ForLan Films and M-Net/Multichoice Africa to produce the new crime drama series, Endangered. The project is based on one of a series of bestselling novels from the popular South African crime writer, Rudie Van Rensburg.

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  • The project is based on one of a series of bestselling novels from the popular South African crime writer, Rudie Van Rensburg.
  • Two-time BAFTA award-winner Stuart Urban (The Mystery of Suzy Lamplugh, The Secret, May I Kill U?)
  • will direct with screenwriter Jake Riddell (Reyka, Grantchester, London Kills, Death in Paradise) penning the six-part limited series.
  • Strong Studios and Convergent Media will oversee global distribution, excluding Africa, which will be handled by M-Net/Multichoice Africa.