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InnoEX returns with twofold increase in the number of exhibiting countries and regions

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Friday, March 22, 2024

Through this approach, InnoEX promotes comprehensive cross-regional and cross-industry cooperation, aiming to enhance local I&T capabilities.

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  • Through this approach, InnoEX promotes comprehensive cross-regional and cross-industry cooperation, aiming to enhance local I&T capabilities.
  • As a founding event of the Business of Innovation and Technology Week (BITWeek), driven by the Hong Kong SAR Government and HKTDC, this year's InnoEX will bring together exhibitors from 13 countries and regions, doubling the number from last year.
  • Participating exhibitors will come from Hong Kong, Mainland China, Canada, France, India, Poland, Thailand, the United Kingdom and other locations.
  • The Smart Hong Kong Pavilion, organised by the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer (OGCIO), drew crowds at the previous InnoEX and returns this year.

U.S. Joint Industry Committee Awards Certification to Comscore for National Currency

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

RESTON, Va., April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Comscore, Inc. (Nasdaq: SCOR), a trusted partner for planning, transacting, and evaluating media across platforms, today welcomed the announcement from the U.S. Joint Industry Committee (JIC) granting it National Currency Certification as a transactable cross-platform solution.

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  • RESTON, Va., April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Comscore, Inc. (Nasdaq: SCOR), a trusted partner for planning, transacting, and evaluating media across platforms, today welcomed the announcement from the U.S. Joint Industry Committee (JIC) granting it National Currency Certification as a transactable cross-platform solution.
  • This announcement by the JIC follows Comscore’s recent accreditation by the Media Rating Council for both National and Local TV measurement.
  • Comscore was found to be transactable across both traditional metrics (ACM/AMA) and cross-platform Exact Spot across both Advanced Audiences and Households.
  • Comscore will continue to work with the JIC for the certification of cross-platform Personified Demos.

AECOM-led joint venture selected as delivery partner for Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program in Baltimore

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Monday, April 8, 2024

AECOM (NYSE: ACM), the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, today announced that an AECOM-led joint venture with Jacobs has been selected by Amtrak to serve as delivery partner for the $6 billion Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program that will upgrade a ten-mile section of the Northeast Corridor (NEC), America’s busiest passenger rail line.

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  • AECOM (NYSE: ACM), the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, today announced that an AECOM-led joint venture with Jacobs has been selected by Amtrak to serve as delivery partner for the $6 billion Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program that will upgrade a ten-mile section of the Northeast Corridor (NEC), America’s busiest passenger rail line.
  • The cornerstone of the program will be the delivery of the Frederick Douglass Tunnel featuring two new high-capacity tubes for electrified passenger trains.
  • The scope of services includes program management, design oversight, construction oversight, commissioning oversight, program controls, and commercial and capacity building.
  • Further updates will involve the integration of modern fire and safety systems, including emergency pathways to the surface and fire ventilation systems.

GLOBAL SUPERSTAR THOMAS RHETT TO HOST THE 2024 CCMA AWARDS PRESENTED BY TD ALONG WITH AWARD-WINNING COUNTRY STAR & ALBERTA NATIVE MACKENZIE PORTER

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

CTV IS THE EXCLUSIVE HOME TO THE 2024 CCMA AWARDS PRESENTED BY TD, LIVE FROM ROGERS PLACE IN EDMONTON, AB ON SEPTEMBER 14

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  • CTV IS THE EXCLUSIVE HOME TO THE 2024 CCMA AWARDS PRESENTED BY TD, LIVE FROM ROGERS PLACE IN EDMONTON, AB ON SEPTEMBER 14
    TORONTO, April 9, 2024 /CNW/ - Today, the Canadian Country Music Association® (CCMA®) is thrilled to welcome country superstar Thomas Rhett as host of the 2024 CCMA Awards presented by TD.
  • CTV is the exclusive home to catch Canada's biggest night in country music on Saturday September 14 at 8:00 p.m.
  • "We're so excited to have Thomas Rhett, and MacKenzie Porter come together to host Canada's biggest night in country music," said Amy Jeninga, President, CCMA.
  • Country Music Week 2024 is possible with the support of the Government of Alberta, the City of Edmonton, Explore Edmonton, and the 2024 Host Committee.

Tenaya Therapeutics Announces Publication of TN-401 Gene Therapy Preclinical Data in Nature Communications Medicine

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Monday, March 18, 2024

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., March 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tenaya Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: TNYA), a clinical-stage biotechnology company with a mission to discover, develop and deliver potentially curative therapies that address the underlying causes of heart disease, today announced the publication of its preclinical research related to its gene therapy candidate, TN-401, in the current issue of Nature Communications Medicine.

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  • TN-401 is an adeno-associated virus serotype 9 (AAV9)-based gene therapy being developed for the treatment of arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC) caused by Plakophilin-2 (PKP2) gene mutations.
  • TN-401 is designed to deliver a functional PKP2 gene to heart cells where it works to restore normal protein levels in order to halt or even reverse disease after a single dose.
  • “Following a single infusion of our AAV9-based PKP2 gene therapy in a severe knock-out mouse model of the disease, PKP2 protein levels were restored.
  • Tenaya is currently also conducting the RIDGE™ global non-interventional natural history and serotype study of PKP2-associated ARVC.

Global Artificial Intelligence Market Expected to Grow to $1.3 Trillion by 2023

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Monday, March 18, 2024

A report from MarketsAndMarkets said that the global artificial intelligence market size was valued at USD 150.2 billion in 2023 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 36.8% from 2023 to 2030.

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  • A report from MarketsAndMarkets said that the global artificial intelligence market size was valued at USD 150.2 billion in 2023 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 36.8% from 2023 to 2030.
  • The report added: “The increasing adoption of autonomous artificial intelligence (AI) is driving the growth of the Artificial Intelligence Industry.
  • As technology advances and more industries recognize its benefits, the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Market size is poised for expansion, fostering innovation and new opportunities.”   Active A.I.
  • MarketsAndMarkets continued: “The exponential ai growth statistics of digital data from various sources presents immense opportunities for the AI market.

AECOM consortium selected to deliver Australia’s M80 Ring Road Completion

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

AECOM (NYSE: ACM), the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, today announced that the Victoria State Government has appointed AECOM, in partnership with Acciona and MACA Civil, as alliance non-owner participants to design and construct Australia's M80 Ring Road Completion between Plenty Road and the North East Link in Watsonia, Melbourne.

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  • AECOM (NYSE: ACM), the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, today announced that the Victoria State Government has appointed AECOM, in partnership with Acciona and MACA Civil, as alliance non-owner participants to design and construct Australia's M80 Ring Road Completion between Plenty Road and the North East Link in Watsonia, Melbourne.
  • AECOM will serve as the lead consultant and the only designer of the alliance and will play a central role in delivering the professional and technical services for the planning and design of permanent works.
  • “We’re excited to deliver this transformative project that will change how people move around Melbourne and deliver positive outcomes for communities and the environment,” said Mark McManamny, chief executive of AECOM’s Australia and New Zealand region.
  • In its role, AECOM will aim to achieve positive social outcomes through supplier engagement with First Nations people and businesses, as well as with people and businesses from local areas of social and economic disadvantage.

AECOM to provide environmental restoration and compliance services for NASA facilities across the United States

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Monday, April 1, 2024

AECOM (NYSE: ACM), the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, today announced that it has been selected by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to provide environmental restoration and compliance services at facilities across the United States as part of the NASA Environmental Restoration and Compliance Contract (NERCC).

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  • AECOM (NYSE: ACM), the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, today announced that it has been selected by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to provide environmental restoration and compliance services at facilities across the United States as part of the NASA Environmental Restoration and Compliance Contract (NERCC).
  • Under this five-year contract, AECOM will provide support for environmental restoration activities, including environmental sampling; investigations of potential environmental contaminants; human, health, and ecological risk assessments; and remediation activities.
  • With more than two decades of PFAS experience at more than 500 sites globally, AECOM is well positioned to support NASA’s PFAS initiatives.
  • The Company will also provide compliance and sustainability related services across NASA facilities that include pollution prevention, recycling and hazardous materials management.

AECOM to discuss the competitive advantages of its Program Management and Water businesses at an upcoming event hosted by RBC Capital Markets

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

AECOM (NYSE:ACM), the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, today announced that Drew Jeter, Chief Executive of AECOM’s Program Management global business line, and Dr. Beverley Stinson, AECOM’s global Water Chief Executive, will present at RBC Capital Markets’ Global Engineering Deep Dive Series: AECOM Program Management + Water practices event on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at 10 a.m.

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  • AECOM (NYSE:ACM), the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, today announced that Drew Jeter, Chief Executive of AECOM’s Program Management global business line, and Dr. Beverley Stinson, AECOM’s global Water Chief Executive, will present at RBC Capital Markets’ Global Engineering Deep Dive Series: AECOM Program Management + Water practices event on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at 10 a.m.
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  • The presentation will include a discussion on the competitive advantages of the Company’s Program Management and Water businesses.
  • Interested attendees should contact their RBC Capital Markets representative to get access to the event.

AECOM declares quarterly dividend

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

AECOM (NYSE: ACM), the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.22 per share as part of its ongoing quarterly dividend program.

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  • AECOM (NYSE: ACM), the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.22 per share as part of its ongoing quarterly dividend program.
  • The dividend is payable on May 10, 2024 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on April 24, 2024.