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UK Ministry of Defence awards Palantir £75 million Enterprise Agreement

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Wednesday, December 21, 2022
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LONDON, Dec. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Palantir Technologies UK, LTD. today announced a landmark Enterprise Agreement (EA) with the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD).

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  • LONDON, Dec. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Palantir Technologies UK, LTD. today announced a landmark Enterprise Agreement (EA) with the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD).
  • Working in close collaboration with Defence Digital, Palantir software will enable the MOD to exploit data at scale and speed to make faster, better decisions across Defence.
  • Director Chief Data at Defence Digital Caroline Bellamy said:
    "As a strategic partner in a complex Defence Data eco-system, Palantir products and services are helping Defence to become a truly integrated digital enterprise, with data exploitation at the heart of a faster, better, and more integrated Defence.
  • Guy Williams, Head of UK Defence & National Security, Palantir Technologies UK, Ltd. said:
    "Palantir's Enterprise Agreement with the MOD will accelerate the UK Armed Forces' journey to become a truly integrated force.

HMS Anson - The Most Advanced Submarine Ever Built by BAE Systems - Commissioned Into the Royal Navy

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Wednesday, August 31, 2022
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The latest Astute class submarine to be built by BAE Systems, HMS Anson, was officially commissioned into the Royal Navy during a ceremony at BAE Systems' site in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, today.

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  • The latest Astute class submarine to be built by BAE Systems, HMS Anson, was officially commissioned into the Royal Navy during a ceremony at BAE Systems' site in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, today.
  • The Astute submarines are recognised as the most technologically advanced attack submarines ever operated by the Royal Navy.
  • BAE Systems Chief Executive, Charles Woodburn, said: The Astute class submarines are among the finest engineering accomplishments in the world.
  • BAE Systems has delivered the first four submarines in the Astute class which are currently in service with the Royal Navy.

New Study Shows ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Drinking Water More Dangerous Than Thought

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Tuesday, June 21, 2022
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While most tap water does meet EPA standards, in some areas the water still may contain these unhealthy and potentially harmful elements.

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  • While most tap water does meet EPA standards, in some areas the water still may contain these unhealthy and potentially harmful elements.
  • To help mitigate the risks involved in drinking tap water, Culligan has developed a number of recommendations and tips, including:
    Know where water contamination can occur.
  • For more information about Culligan water treatment products, including water softeners, drinking water systems, whole-house systems and solutions for business, or to find your local Culligan representative visit www.culligan.com .
  • Culligans products include water softeners, drinking water systems, whole house systems, and solutions for business.

AV-Comparatives Releases Performance Test Report Showing the Impact of Security Software on System Performance

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Wednesday, May 4, 2022
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INNSBRUCK, Austria, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AV-Comparatives, the independent ISO-certified security software evaluation lab, has released results for the April 2022 Performance Test, which evaluates the impact of anti-virus software on system performance. As anti-virus software programs run in the background and use system resources, AV-Comparatives helps users evaluate their anti-virus protection in terms of system speed and performance. This independent testing lab is dedicated to informing users about protection against cybercrime with its systematic testing of the market's most popular security software solutions. The company creates a real-world environment for accurate testing by utilizing common use case scenarios.

Key Points: 
  • INNSBRUCK, Austria, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AV-Comparatives, the independent ISO-certified security software evaluation lab, has released results for the April 2022 Performance Test, which evaluates the impact of anti-virus software on system performance.
  • As anti-virus software programs run in the background and use system resources, AV-Comparatives helps users evaluate their anti-virus protection in terms of system speed and performance.
  • The Performance Test includes both "Antivirus" and "Internet Security" consumer products, both referred to as security products.
  • The performance tests were done on a clean Windows 10 21H2 64-Bit system (English) and then with the installed consumer security software (with default settings).

AV-Comparatives Releases Performance Test Report Showing the Impact of Security Software on System Performance

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Wednesday, May 4, 2022
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INNSBRUCK, Austria, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AV-Comparatives, the independent ISO-certified security software evaluation lab, has released results for the April 2022 Performance Test, which evaluates the impact of anti-virus software on system performance. As anti-virus software programs run in the background and use system resources, AV-Comparatives helps users evaluate their anti-virus protection in terms of system speed and performance. This independent testing lab is dedicated to informing users about protection against cybercrime with its systematic testing of the market's most popular security software solutions. The company creates a real-world environment for accurate testing by utilizing common use case scenarios.

Key Points: 
  • INNSBRUCK, Austria, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AV-Comparatives, the independent ISO-certified security software evaluation lab, has released results for the April 2022 Performance Test, which evaluates the impact of anti-virus software on system performance.
  • As anti-virus software programs run in the background and use system resources, AV-Comparatives helps users evaluate their anti-virus protection in terms of system speed and performance.
  • The Performance Test includes both "Antivirus" and "Internet Security" consumer products, both referred to as security products.
  • The performance tests were done on a clean Windows 10 21H2 64-Bit system (English) and then with the installed consumer security software (with default settings).

AV-Comparatives reveals top-performing consumer antivirus products in latest Malware Protection Test and Real-World Protection Test results

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Tuesday, May 3, 2022
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The Malware Protection Test report can be found here: https://www.av-comparatives.org/tests/malware-protection-test-march-2022/

Key Points: 
  • The Malware Protection Test report can be found here: https://www.av-comparatives.org/tests/malware-protection-test-march-2022/
    The Real-World Protection Test report can be found here: https://www.av-comparatives.org/tests/real-world-protection-test-feb-mar...
    These tests examined the performance of leading antivirus solutions in order to assess their capabilities in conditions experienced every day by users around the world.
  • The interim results of this the Real-World Protection Test are based on a set of 362 live test cases (malicious URLs found in the field).
  • The test results showed that:
    Avira achieved perfect protection and a low rate of false positives.
  • This test examines a product's ability to prevent a malicious program from making any changes to the system.

AV-Comparatives reveals top-performing consumer antivirus products in latest Malware Protection Test and Real-World Protection Test results

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Tuesday, May 3, 2022
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The Malware Protection Test report can be found here: https://www.av-comparatives.org/tests/malware-protection-test-march-2022/

Key Points: 
  • The Malware Protection Test report can be found here: https://www.av-comparatives.org/tests/malware-protection-test-march-2022/
    The Real-World Protection Test report can be found here: https://www.av-comparatives.org/tests/real-world-protection-test-feb-mar...
    These tests examined the performance of leading antivirus solutions in order to assess their capabilities in conditions experienced every day by users around the world.
  • The interim results of this the Real-World Protection Test are based on a set of 362 live test cases (malicious URLs found in the field).
  • The test results showed that:
    Avira achieved perfect protection and a low rate of false positives.
  • This test examines a product's ability to prevent a malicious program from making any changes to the system.

Head to Toe, New Exhibition Opens at The Museum at FIT; November 17, 2021 - May 8, 2022

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Wednesday, October 27, 2021
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The exhibition curators, Melissa Marra-Alvarez and Elizabeth Way, have done a wonderful job showing how and why accessories always complete a look."

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  • The exhibition curators, Melissa Marra-Alvarez and Elizabeth Way, have done a wonderful job showing how and why accessories always complete a look."
  • The seemingly innocuous task of carrying one's feminine accoutrements was seen by some social commenters as a bold and vulgar spectacle.
  • During the Victorian era, rapid industrialization afforded middle class women access to luxury items previously reserved for the upper class.
  • The Couture Council is a philanthropic membership group that helps support the exhibitions and programs of The Museum at FIT.

Jaunt Air Mobility Enters Into Definitive Agreement to Join the AIRO Group

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Monday, October 11, 2021
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Jaunt Air Mobility is the global eVTOL (electric Vertical Takeoff and Land) leader in slowed rotor compound (SRC) technology.

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  • Jaunt Air Mobility is the global eVTOL (electric Vertical Takeoff and Land) leader in slowed rotor compound (SRC) technology.
  • The Jaunt Journey will certify to transport commercial certification requirements, ensuring the highest level of safety.
  • The current market capitalization of companies in the eVTOL space and urban air mobility platforms are very significant.
  • The AIRO Group consists of AIRO Drone, Agile Defense, Aspen Avionics, Coastal Defense, Sky-Watch, VRCO, and now Jaunt Air Mobility.