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Intel and Biden-Harris Administration Announce Preliminary Terms for up to $8.5 Billion in Direct Funding Under CHIPS and Science Act

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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The Biden-Harris Administration announced today that Intel and the U.S. Department of Commerce have signed a non-binding preliminary memorandum of terms (PMT) for up to $8.5 billion in direct funding to Intel for commercial semiconductor projects under the CHIPS and Science Act.

Key Points: 
  • The Biden-Harris Administration announced today that Intel and the U.S. Department of Commerce have signed a non-binding preliminary memorandum of terms (PMT) for up to $8.5 billion in direct funding to Intel for commercial semiconductor projects under the CHIPS and Science Act.
  • (Credit: Intel Corporation)
    CHIPS Act funding aims to increase U.S. semiconductor manufacturing and research and development capabilities, especially in leading-edge semiconductors.
  • Intel is the only American company that both designs and manufactures leading-edge logic chips.
  • CHIPS Act proposed funding would support Intel’s investments in Arizona, the Silicon Desert; New Mexico, the Silicon Mesa; Ohio, the Silicon Heartland; and Oregon, the Silicon Forest.

Archibus by Eptura Achieves FedRAMP® In Process Status, Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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Archibus brings critical workplace management capabilities, including space optimization, building maintenance, and risk mitigation, all aimed at enhancing operational efficiency within government organizations.

Key Points: 
  • Archibus brings critical workplace management capabilities, including space optimization, building maintenance, and risk mitigation, all aimed at enhancing operational efficiency within government organizations.
  • The U.S. federal government owns and leases 700 million square feet of office space, costing billions1 of dollars annually.
  • Archibus, with its FedRAMP In Process designation, offers a secure solution to optimize these spaces.
  • We look forward to authorization and beyond as Eptura takes its cloud services to the FedRAMP marketplace.”
    To learn more about how Archibus by Eptura supports federal agencies, please visit the Eptura website .

Missouri American Water Provides Tips to Locate and Fix Leaks During U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Fix a Leak Week 2024

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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Missouri American Water highlights the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Fix a Leak Week 2024 by sharing tips to locate and fix leaks fast.

Key Points: 
  • Missouri American Water highlights the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Fix a Leak Week 2024 by sharing tips to locate and fix leaks fast.
  • “Common household leaks are often simple to fix,” said Jody Carlson, Vice President of Operations for Missouri American Water.
  • “Ignoring a minor leak can become financially significant over time.”
    According to the EPA, the average household wastes nearly 10,000 gallons of water annually.
  • Learn more about detecting leaks and download a leak detection kit: https://www.amwater.com/moaw/Water-Wastewater-Information/Detecting-Leaks/
    Additionally, American Water received the EPA’s 2023 WaterSense Excellence Award for its strategic collaboration efforts in research and consumer education.

Ameresco and Matchbook Learning Host Groundbreaking Ceremony for State-of-the-Art High School and Vocational Facility

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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Ameresco, Inc. , (NYSE: AMRC), a leading cleantech integrator specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy, and Matchbook Learning Schools of Indiana will host a groundbreaking ceremony for The Match High School on Wednesday, March 20, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • Ameresco, Inc. , (NYSE: AMRC), a leading cleantech integrator specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy, and Matchbook Learning Schools of Indiana will host a groundbreaking ceremony for The Match High School on Wednesday, March 20, 2024.
  • This school will serve grades 9-12 and will feature a state-of-the-art facility for vocational learning and early career exploration.
  • After an extensive RFP process, Ameresco was selected by Matchbook Learning of Indiana, Inc, to oversee all aspects of design, engineering and construction fulfillment for The Match High School and Career Center.
  • "We are honored to help make The Match High School and Career Center fully equipped to support student learning for years to come."

Clearview AI Added to the Department of Defense’s Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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The Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace is the premier offering of Tradewinds , the Department of Defense’s (DoD’s) suite of tools and services designed to accelerate the procurement and adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), data, and analytics solutions employed to support and enhance the nation’s defense capabilities.

Key Points: 
  • The Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace is the premier offering of Tradewinds , the Department of Defense’s (DoD’s) suite of tools and services designed to accelerate the procurement and adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), data, and analytics solutions employed to support and enhance the nation’s defense capabilities.
  • Hoan Ton-That, Clearview AI’s CEO said, “We are proud to be approved to offer our cutting-edge technology on the Tradewinds Marketplace.
  • Clearview AI was rated as “Awardable” and added to the Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace.
  • A video, titled “Clearview AI for Defense”, is accessible only by government customers on the Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace, and presents an actual use case showing the technology in action.

Entravision Joins Forces With NALEO Educational Fund to Bolster Latino Participation in the 2024 November Presidential Election

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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In a commitment to empower Latino communities across the US, Entravision has partnered with The National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) Educational Fund.

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  • In a commitment to empower Latino communities across the US, Entravision has partnered with The National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) Educational Fund.
  • Through this partnership, Entravision will amplify the organization’s registration tool on its El Botón music app and elboton.com .
  • "NALEO Educational Fund expects at least 17.5 million Latinos will head to the polls in November, representing a 6.1 percent increase from 2020 Latino turnout," said NALEO Educational Fund CEO Arturo Vargas.
  • We’re proud to partner with NALEO Educational Fund to make it easier for the U.S. Latinos to register to vote," said Michael Christenson, Entravision’s Chief Executive Officer.

Citizens Against Government Waste Names Sen. Chuck Schumer March 2024 Porker of the Month

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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Today, Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) named Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) its March 2024 Porker of the Month for pushing prolific amounts of pork.

Key Points: 
  • Today, Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) named Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) its March 2024 Porker of the Month for pushing prolific amounts of pork.
  • Sen. Schumer got $6.75 million for museums in New York City, one of which had $354 million in income in 2022.
  • For his efforts to push expensive pork-barrel earmarks, Sen. Schumer was an easy choice for this month’s Porker.”
    Citizens Against Government Waste is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement in government.
  • For more than two decades, Porker of the Month is a dubious honor given to lawmakers and government officials who have shown a blatant disregard for the taxpayers.

USA Patient Registry Software Market Outlook to 2028, Featuring IQVIA, Optum (UnitedHealth Group), Phytel, Dacima Software, FIGmd, Syapse and Pharos Innovations - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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The patient registry market in the US involves the collection, management & analysis of data related to patients with specific medical conditions & diseases.

Key Points: 
  • The patient registry market in the US involves the collection, management & analysis of data related to patients with specific medical conditions & diseases.
  • Patient registry software could facilitate data sharing and analysis among these entities, leading to increased adoption
    The patient registry software market in the USA is a part of the broader healthcare information technology sector.
  • Key players in the USA patient registry software market includes IQVIA, Dacima Software, OpenClinica, FIGmd, Dendrite Clinical Systems and various universities conducting medical clinical studies.
  • As technology & data science continue to evolve, the patient registry software market is likely to incorporate more advanced analytics techniques.

SkyePoint Decisions Appraised at CMMI Maturity Level 3 for Development and Services

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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SkyePoint Decisions Inc. (SkyePoint), a leader in cybersecurity architecture, engineering, and critical infrastructure solutions for the federal government, announced today that it has been appraised at Maturity Level (ML) 3 of Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) for Development (DEV) and reappraised at CMMI ML 3 for Services (SVC).

Key Points: 
  • SkyePoint Decisions Inc. (SkyePoint), a leader in cybersecurity architecture, engineering, and critical infrastructure solutions for the federal government, announced today that it has been appraised at Maturity Level (ML) 3 of Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) for Development (DEV) and reappraised at CMMI ML 3 for Services (SVC).
  • “Achieving CMMI Maturity Level 3 appraisals for both Development and Services affirms our adherence to proven CMMI methodologies for continuous process improvement and performance excellence,” said Heather Conigliaro, President of SkyePoint Decisions.
  • SkyePoint Decisions (SkyePoint) and its DOD-focused division, SNR Government IT Services (SNR GovIT), provide innovative, enterprise-wide solutions addressing complex challenges of its government clients.
  • SkyePoint is an ISO 9001:2015, ISO/IEC 27001:2013, and CMMI Level 3 DEV/Level 3 SVC professional services provider with operations nationwide.

Aminad Grows and Evolves Leadership Team with Two Key Promotions

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Friday, March 15, 2024
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Aminad Consulting, a boutique management consulting firm specializing in supply chain and operations strategy, announced today two strategic promotions set to strengthen and grow their leadership team.

Key Points: 
  • Aminad Consulting, a boutique management consulting firm specializing in supply chain and operations strategy, announced today two strategic promotions set to strengthen and grow their leadership team.
  • Their leadership has helped lead Aminad to tremendous growth and the development of a world-class firm culture.
  • Kevin joined the Leadership Team focused on firm growth strategy, business development and providing subject matter expertise to Aminad clients.
  • “I’m looking forward to continuing to help the company grow and provide great work to our clients as a part of the leadership team.”