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Elbit Systems Awarded $37 Million Contract to Supply Iron Fist APS for Upgrading U.S. Army's Bradley IFVs

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Sunday, May 5, 2024
Surface warfare, APS, Elbit Systems, General Dynamics, Wire-guided missile, ATGM, UAS, Iron Fist, ATR, Arms industry

HAIFA, Israel, May 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT) (TASE: ESLT) ("Elbit Systems" or the "Company") announced today that it was awarded an initial contract of approximately $37 million to supply Iron Fist Active Protection Systems (APS) to General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GD-OTS) for upgrades to the U.S. Army's Bradley M2A4E1 Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs).

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  • HAIFA, Israel, May 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT) (TASE: ESLT) ("Elbit Systems" or the "Company") announced today that it was awarded an initial contract of approximately $37 million to supply Iron Fist Active Protection Systems (APS) to General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GD-OTS) for upgrades to the U.S. Army's Bradley M2A4E1 Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs).
  • The Iron Fist APS is an advanced Hard Kill system aimed at enhancing the self-defense capabilities of armored platforms against modern battlefield threats.
  • It is the Israel Defense Force's Second-Generation APS and is characterized by high performance and low volume, weight and power requirements.
  • Yehuda (Udi) Vered, General Manager Elbit Systems Land: "Our Iron Fist Active Protection Systems represent the highest level of innovation, offering comprehensive protection against evolving threats on the modern battlefield.

Custom Truck One Source, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2024 and Updates Full-Year Guidance

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Thursday, May 2, 2024
Telecommunications, Utilities, Energy, Rail, Technology, Automotive Manufacturing, Transport, Manufacturing, APS, TES, Depreciation, Environment, Average, OEC, ERS, Growth, Video game

In the first quarter of 2024, total revenue was $411.3 million, a decrease of 9.0% from the first quarter of 2023.

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  • In the first quarter of 2024, total revenue was $411.3 million, a decrease of 9.0% from the first quarter of 2023.
  • In our ERS segment, rental revenue in the first quarter of 2024 was $103.3 million compared to $113.8 million in the first quarter of 2023, a 9.2% decrease.
  • Gross profit improved by 26.5% to $43.2 million in the first quarter of 2024 compared to $34.1 million in the first quarter of 2023.
  • Gross profit margin decreased to 22.9% in the first quarter of 2024 from 25.0% in the first quarter of 2023.

Help Fight Period Poverty with U by Kotex®, Thinx® and Walgreens

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Monday, April 29, 2024
APS, Woman, School, Health, Wellness, Kimberly-Clark, Poverty, National Diaper Bank Network, Kotex

CHICAGO, April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a study by Alliance for Period Supplies (APS), one in three women struggle to purchase period products, a need that has only increased since 2018. Over one-third (38%) of low-income women report missing work, school, or similar events due to lack of access to period supplies.1

Key Points: 
  • Through June 30, 2024, for every U by Kotex or Thinx product purchased in-store or online at Walgreens, two period products will be donated to Alliance for Period Supplies2.
  • "As founding member of Alliance for Period Supplies, we are committed to helping end help end period poverty with great retail partners like Walgreens.
  • Since its launch, Alliance for Period Supplies and its allied programs have distributed more than 50 million U by Kotex period products with the support of retail partners like Walgreens.
  • To help address the ongoing need for period products, Walgreens and Kimberly-Clark are proud to team up to support Alliance for Period Supplies," said Asha Saujani, Walgreens® Category Manager for Health & Wellness.

Survey: Physicians Turning to Locum Tenens to Improve Work Conditions, Relieve Burnout

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Physician, COVID, Telehealth, Woman, Hospital, Morale, Retirement, APS, Patient, PAS, Practitioner, AMN, NPS, Latin, Nursing

The survey asked physicians, nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs) who recently have worked as locum tenens why they do so.

Key Points: 
  • The survey asked physicians, nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs) who recently have worked as locum tenens why they do so.
  • “Locum tenens offer relief from the long, inflexible work hours and onerous bureaucratic duties that often cause dissatisfaction and burnout among physicians and other healthcare providers.
  • Locum tenens providers also offer staffing flexibility for hospitals and other healthcare facilities.”
    Close to half of those surveyed (47%) said that locum tenens work is more satisfying than working in a permanent position, while only 12% said that a permanent position is more satisfying than locum tenens.
  • AMN Healthcare’s 2024 Survey of Locum Tenens Physicians and Advanced Practitioners is based on responses from 589 physicians, NPs and APs who have worked locum tenens in the last 18 months and has a margin of error of +/- 4%.

Pinnacle West Reports 2024 First-quarter Financial Results

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Thursday, May 2, 2024
Energy, Other Energy, Utilities, Firefighter, Sale, APS, Arizona Public Service, LFCR, Weather, PSPS, Safety, News, Map, Depreciation, Heat, Electricity, Research, Wildfire, Webcast, Phoenix metropolitan area, United States Census Bureau, Foot, PNW, Atmosphere, Southwestern United States, Airline

Pinnacle West Capital Corp. (NYSE: PNW) today reported consolidated net income attributable to common shareholders of $16.9 million, or $0.15 per diluted share of common stock, for the quarter ended March 31, 2024.

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  • Pinnacle West Capital Corp. (NYSE: PNW) today reported consolidated net income attributable to common shareholders of $16.9 million, or $0.15 per diluted share of common stock, for the quarter ended March 31, 2024.
  • Key factors and assumptions underlying this outlook can be found in the first-quarter 2024 earnings presentation slides at pinnaclewest.com/investors .
  • Pinnacle West invites interested parties to listen to the live webcast of management’s conference call to discuss the company’s 2024 first-quarter results, as well as recent developments, at 10 a.m.
  • For more information about Pinnacle West, visit the company’s website at pinnaclewest.com .

HPE Aruba Networking Introduces High-Capacity Wi-Fi 7 Access Points to Improve Enterprise Security, Address AI and IoT Challenges

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Software, Internet, Hardware, Artificial Intelligence, Data Management, Technology, IOT (Internet of Things), Mobile, Wireless, Organization, IEEE 802.11be, Ecosystem, TAFE Queensland, Network as a service, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Investment, AI, BLE, IEEE, HPE, Wi-Fi, Workload, Software as a service, Motion, Growth, AP, Environment, Bluetooth, IEEE 802.1AE, APS, Satellite navigation, Aruba, UTB, SDRAM, GNSS, Temperature, USB, Bluetooth Low Energy

The new APs also strengthen network security and improve location-based services to provide connectivity for demanding enterprise AI, Internet of things (IoT), location, and security applications.

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  • The new APs also strengthen network security and improve location-based services to provide connectivity for demanding enterprise AI, Internet of things (IoT), location, and security applications.
  • The HPE Aruba Networking 730 Series Access Points will be generally available globally in July 2024, and includes a limited lifetime warranty.
  • Management of the HPE Aruba Networking 730 Series Campus APs is via HPE Aruba Networking Central, available as a subscription.
  • In addition to being a standalone SaaS offering, HPE Aruba Networking Central is also included as part of an HPE GreenLake (NaaS) subscription and is available through the HPE GreenLake edge-to-cloud platform .

Edgecore and Actiontec Debut Wi-Fi 7 Access Points for OpenWiFi Deployments at Wi-Fi World Congress North America

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Monday, April 22, 2024
Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Security, Other Technology, Telecommunications, Software, Networks, Internet, VoIP, Expo Hall, TIP, IEEE 802.11be, Housing, IEEE, AP, Point, Telecom Infra Project, APS, Boingo Wireless, Multimedia, Wi-Fi Alliance, Organization, Internet service provider

Actiontec , a global industry leader and supplier of connectivity devices, and Edgecore , a world leader in innovative network solutions for enterprises, data centers, and telecommunication service providers, today announced the first OpenWiFi Wi-Fi 7 Access Points (APs) available for global deployments.

Key Points: 
  • Actiontec , a global industry leader and supplier of connectivity devices, and Edgecore , a world leader in innovative network solutions for enterprises, data centers, and telecommunication service providers, today announced the first OpenWiFi Wi-Fi 7 Access Points (APs) available for global deployments.
  • The new Wi-Fi 7 APs will be a featured discussion point of the panel “Transforming architectures and services with OpenWiFi” on April 24th on the Wi-Fi World Congress North America Main Stage.
  • The Edgecore OpenWiFi Wi-Fi 7 AP, the EAP105, is also for indoor use.
  • Launched in 2021, OpenWiFi is a community-developed open-source platform designed to lower the cost of developing and operating Wi-Fi networks.

Arizona Governor Hobbs Attends Ceremony at Longroad Energy's Sun Streams Complex, Celebrating Expansion of Renewable Energy, Family Supporting Jobs and Community Benefits

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Thursday, April 25, 2024
APS, Arizona Public Service, First Solar, Sun, Arizona Corporation Commission, Investment, Cell, ACC, Solar energy, Sustainability, Power purchase agreement, Renewable energy, BESS, Professional, Engineering, Environment, Tax, Complex, CO2, EPC

ARLINGTON, Ariz., April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs, Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) Commissioner Lea Marquez Peterson, and executives from Arizona Public Service (APS), Longroad Energy (Longroad), McCarthy Building Companies (McCarthy), and U.S. Bancorp Impact Finance (Impact Finance) attended a ribbon cutting ceremony today at the Longroad Sun Streams Complex located in Maricopa County. The occasion celebrated the progress made to date at the 6,000+ acre solar and storage complex and the many benefits it is delivering to Arizona, including generating clean, solar energy to power 200,000 average American homes, supporting 1,000 construction jobs and providing more than $300 million in benefits to Arizona schools and communities through its long-term leases with the Arizona State Land Department and tax remittances.

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  • The Longroad Sun Streams Complex is comprised of three projects that total 862 MWdc (665 MWac) of solar and 515 MWac / 2060 MWh storage.
  • "The Longroad Sun Streams Complex is a powerful example of how responsible land stewardship, and the ambitious expansion of renewable energy infrastructure delivers a wealth of benefits to Arizona citizens," said Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs.
  • The Sun Streams projects will provide a clean energy source to support grid reliability and help ensure Arizona citizens stay cool on the hottest summer days.
  • It's an honor to partner with Longroad, and to be part of the positive impact that this energy complex is having on Arizona."

Autodesk and the Nemetschek Group Agree to Advance Open, Interoperable Workflows for Design and Make Industries

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Cloud, Maya, APS, M&E, AI, Autodesk 3ds Max, Software, Autodesk Revit, Automation, AECO, BIM, AutoCAD, DNA, BuildingSMART, ADSK, Vectorworks, Building information modeling, Building, API, SAN, Asset management

But too often, people, processes, and data are siloed due to software and file incompatibility, resulting in inefficient workflows.

Key Points: 
  • But too often, people, processes, and data are siloed due to software and file incompatibility, resulting in inefficient workflows.
  • "Extending Autodesk's cloud and desktop solutions with Nemetschek interoperability is a huge step towards optimizing our customers' workflows and helping them generate better project outcomes."
  • "Supporting openBIM, interoperability, and open industry standards is deeply rooted in the Nemetschek Group's DNA," said Marc Nézet, Chief Strategy Officer of the Nemetschek Group.
  • This will enable the two companies to improve upon existing data exchanges and open new data-centric workflows that span disciplines and industries.

APS Focus on Advancing Pilot Safety at Business Aviation Safety Summit (BASS) 2024

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Thursday, April 11, 2024
APS, BASS, Aircraft, Risk, Safety, FLASH, Loss, Senior, Aircraft pilot, UPRT, NBAA, Aviation Performance Solutions, Control, MESA, Aviation, Airline

MESA, Ariz., April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Aviation Performance Solutions (APS), the global leader in Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT), is thrilled to contribute to the 69th Business Aviation Safety Summit (BASS) through participation in vital safety discussions and an exhibit showcasing interactive risk analysis and mitigation tools for pilots. BASS presents a critical platform for the business aviation community to converge on enhancing safety protocols and strategies across the industry.

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  • At the 69th Business Aviation Safety Summit (BASS 2024), APS CEO and NBAA Safety Committee Chair, Paul BJ Ransbury, will engage in two key safety panels, including a Flash Talk on Safety Systems Updates.
  • MESA, Ariz., April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Aviation Performance Solutions (APS), the global leader in Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT), is thrilled to contribute to the 69th Business Aviation Safety Summit (BASS) through participation in vital safety discussions and an exhibit showcasing interactive risk analysis and mitigation tools for pilots.
  • BASS presents a critical platform for the business aviation community to converge on enhancing safety protocols and strategies across the industry.
  • Join APS CEO and NBAA Safety Committee Chairman Paul "BJ" Ransbury in essential discussions on advancing safety systems and operationally integrating flight path management best practices, highlighting innovative strategies and solutions to enhance pilot safety.