Maritime Safety and Security Information System

First Student Partners with National Safety Council to Research Electric School Bus Safety

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Monday, November 6, 2023

First Student will be working with NSC on an expansive research pilot examining the safety benefits of school bus fleet electrification.

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  • First Student will be working with NSC on an expansive research pilot examining the safety benefits of school bus fleet electrification.
  • The research pilot is expected to provide groundbreaking insights as the transition to school bus electrification takes root in school districts across the country.
  • The research project aims to examine the potential benefits of electric buses in improving roadway safety, student behavior, performance, classroom transition and workplace safety, which includes the impact on bus drivers and monitors.
  • The National Safety Council is thrilled to partner with First Student and optimistic about the results of this research collaboration."

Boerne ISD Selects SparkCognition's AI Solution to Advance Campus Safety

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SparkCognition, a global leader in B2B artificial intelligence (AI) software solutions, today announced that Boerne Independent School District (ISD) deployed the company's computer vision solution to assist with situational awareness for scenarios that could compromise campus safety.

Key Points: 
  • AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SparkCognition, a global leader in B2B artificial intelligence (AI) software solutions, today announced that Boerne Independent School District (ISD) deployed the company's computer vision solution to assist with situational awareness for scenarios that could compromise campus safety.
  • Located in Boerne, TX, Boerne ISD is a PK-12 school district with over 10,000 students across 12 campuses.
  • "At Boerne ISD, we remain committed to the safety and well-being of our students, educators, and staff," said Rick Goodrich, Chief of Safety and Security at Boerne ISD.
  • Visual AI Advisor has been contracted on over 147,000 cameras across 16 countries, and features 125+ pre-built use cases for safety, security, operational efficiency, quality control, and situational awareness.

Betacom, Google Cloud and Ingram Micro Create Innovation Showcase for Industry 4.0 at MxD

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

By bringing together diverse technologies and device manufacturers on the Factory Floor Lab, Betacom, Google Cloud and Ingram Micro aim to accelerate manufacturers’ automation and digitalization initiatives by demonstrating complete solutions that are available today.

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  • By bringing together diverse technologies and device manufacturers on the Factory Floor Lab, Betacom, Google Cloud and Ingram Micro aim to accelerate manufacturers’ automation and digitalization initiatives by demonstrating complete solutions that are available today.
  • “Google Cloud provides manufacturers with cloud-based platforms, AI, and IoT, while ensuring scalability and security.”
    "Ingram Micro is empowering our channel partners to further modernize the manufacturing sector,” said Jeff Yelton, Vice President of Technology Solutions at Ingram Micro.
  • “Through MxD, we are offering our channel partners and their customers an up-close look into the transformation that private 5G, artificial intelligence and cloud technology are bringing to this industry.
  • We are pleased to collaborate with Betacom and Google Cloud and work across the technology ecosystem to ensure our channel partners are strategically positioned.

First Student Highlights Importance of School Bus Safety During National School Bus Safety Week

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Monday, October 16, 2023

As the largest provider of student transportation in North America, First Student is proud to join the National Association of Pupil Transportation to focus on safety, raising awareness about the benefits of riding the school bus during National School Bus Safety Week , October 16 to 20.

Key Points: 
  • As the largest provider of student transportation in North America, First Student is proud to join the National Association of Pupil Transportation to focus on safety, raising awareness about the benefits of riding the school bus during National School Bus Safety Week , October 16 to 20.
  • First Student also raises awareness about school bus safety through its Safety Dog Bus Tour .
  • The company will hold an event in Memphis, Tennessee, during National School Bus Safety Week.
  • Students will learn simple safety tips, sign a safety pledge and meet Safety Dog, the safety mascot for First Student.

Cranium Wins 2023 CyberSecurity Breakthrough Award

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

SHORT HILLS, N.J. , Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cranium, the leading AI security and trust software firm, announced today that the company won the 2023 CyberSecurity Breakthrough Awards for "Policy Management Innovation of the Year."

Key Points: 
  • Cranium has been recognized in the seventh annual CyberSecurity Breakthrough Awards program as the best in the industry for excellence and innovation.
  • Cranium received this award for the Cranium AI Card, a pioneering innovation addressing enterprises' urgent needs grappling with AI regulation, compliance, and security frameworks.
  • Produced by market intelligence organization CyberSecurity Breakthrough, this annual award performs the most comprehensive evaluation of cybersecurity companies and solutions today.
  • "We are honored to win this year's CyberSecurity Breakthrough Award's Policy Management Innovation of the Year for our pioneering innovation with the Cranium AI Card," said Jonathan Dambrot, CEO and Co-Founder of Cranium.

43rd ASEAN Food Security Meeting: Indonesia urges ASEAN anticipate global food crisis

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023

Bogor, Indonesia, June 14, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - The 43rd ASEAN Food Security Reserve Board (AFSRB) meeting hosted by Indonesia on June 7-8, 2023, has discussed food security as one of the concerns of Southeast Asian countries since the world is facing the threat of a global food crisis due to climate change, El Nino phenomenon, and geopolitical conflicts.

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  • Bogor, Indonesia, June 14, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - The 43rd ASEAN Food Security Reserve Board (AFSRB) meeting hosted by Indonesia on June 7-8, 2023, has discussed food security as one of the concerns of Southeast Asian countries since the world is facing the threat of a global food crisis due to climate change, El Nino phenomenon, and geopolitical conflicts.
  • The 43rd AFSRB meeting, held in Bogor District, West Java Province, was attended by representatives of all ASEAN member countries, the ASEAN Secretariat, the AFSRB Secretariat, the ASEAN Plus Three Emergency Rice Reserve (APTERR) Secretariat, and the ASEAN Food Security Information System (AFSIS) Secretariat.
  • One of the attempts to address food and nutrition security dynamics is by strengthening the commitment of ASEAN member countries through the establishment of an ASEAN Leaders' Declaration regarding food security.
  • The NFA, as a governmental institution responsible for maintaining food security in Indonesia, developed a national food reserve and distribution system to anticipate the global food crisis potential.

Discover Microsoft Bing AI Search Capabilities for Business

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023

HOBOKEN, N.J., May 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A NYC area Microsoft Partner introduces Microsoft Bing AI search options for business in a new article on the eMazzanti Technologies website. The informative article first explains how to access the powerful Microsoft Bing AI search.

Key Points: 
  • HOBOKEN, N.J., May 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A NYC area Microsoft Partner introduces Microsoft Bing AI search options for business in a new article on the eMazzanti Technologies website.
  • The informative article first explains how to access the powerful Microsoft Bing AI search.
  • She then outlines four useful business cases for Bing AI search, beginning with simplifying research and analytics.
  • Below are a few excerpts from the article, " Discover Microsoft Bing AI Search Capabilities for Business ."

New World Citizenship Report 2023 shows HNWIs and mass affluent in search of freedom: CS Global Partners

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023

The World Citizenship Report is the world’s first-ever endeavour in investigating the value of citizenship through the lens of the global citizen.

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  • The World Citizenship Report is the world’s first-ever endeavour in investigating the value of citizenship through the lens of the global citizen.
  • Unlike other rating tools, the World Citizenship Index ranking is designed to reflect a citizenship’s value through the lens of the newest generation of global citizens: the mass affluent population.
  • This data shows why quality of life is so highly coveted among global mass affluents, and indeed all individuals.
  • The expanded audience of over 1000 participants included both HNWIs and the mass affluent from across the globe.

Denmark takes first place in second annual World Citizenship Report, global ‘powerhouses’ lose their lustre among the mass affluent

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Thursday, April 20, 2023

The World Citizenship Report ranks 188 countries across five key motivators defining citizenship for the global citizen.

Key Points: 
  • The World Citizenship Report ranks 188 countries across five key motivators defining citizenship for the global citizen.
  • Unlike other rating tools, the World Citizenship Index ranking is designed to reflect a citizenship’s value through the lens of high-net-worth-individuals (HNWIs) and the newest generation of global citizens: the mass affluent population.
  • “This year, we looked beyond HNWIs and extended our survey to the new mass affluent, a globally mobile generation who is providing fresh impetus for a renewed drive towards global citizenship.
  • These factors were then further explored and validated by surveying the global mass affluent population on the value of second citizenship.

New Data-Powered Safety and Security Application from Powerfleet to Save Lives, Time, and Money for Fleets Worldwide

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023

WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., March 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Powerfleet, Inc. (Nasdaq: PWFL) launched its Safety and Security data-powered application to Unity , its fleet intelligence platform.

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  • WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., March 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Powerfleet, Inc. (Nasdaq: PWFL) launched its Safety and Security data-powered application to Unity , its fleet intelligence platform.
  • Powerfleet is determined to help improve these statistics,” said Steve Towe, Chief Executive Officer at Powerfleet.
  • Along with the safety of people, Powerfleet protects assets with an extensive array of technologies and services designed to prevent robberies and thefts.
  • For more information on Powerfleet’s Safety and Security application and to sample views of the dashboard and monitoring capabilities, please visit: https://www.powerfleet.com/safety-and-security/ .