DRA

Digicel goes live with the BroadForward Diameter Router

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Transfer, ENUM, SCP, STP, GSMA, DRA, ITP, Intelligence, Digital, Diameter, HTTP/2, SIP, RADIUS, International business, SS7, Heart

AMERSFOORT, The Netherlands, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital Operator Digicel today announced it now has gone live with the BroadForward Diameter Routing Agent (DRA). The BroadForward DRA has replaced the legacy DRA systems while the BroadForward STP earlier replaced the IP Transfer Point (ITP) systems that were in use at 26 of Digicel's markets in the Caribbean and Central America. At the heart of the Digicel network, the BroadForward DRA provides intelligent routing and interworking of Diameter signaling traffic between multi-vendor network nodes.

Key Points: 
  • Digicel has deployed both the BroadForward STP and DRA, enabling 3G and 4G routing from a common converged signaling solution , capable of also carrying future 5G signaling traffic
    AMERSFOORT, The Netherlands, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital Operator Digicel today announced it now has gone live with the BroadForward Diameter Routing Agent (DRA).
  • The BroadForward DRA has replaced the legacy DRA systems while the BroadForward STP earlier replaced the IP Transfer Point (ITP) systems that were in use at 26 of Digicel's markets in the Caribbean and Central America.
  • At the heart of the Digicel network, the BroadForward DRA provides intelligent routing and interworking of Diameter signaling traffic between multi-vendor network nodes.
  • Each deployed product therefore can call upon on-board support for protocols such as Diameter, SS7, SIP, ENUM, RADIUS, and HTTP/2.

Digicel goes live with the BroadForward Diameter Router

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Transfer, ENUM, SCP, STP, GSMA, DRA, ITP, Intelligence, Digital, Diameter, HTTP/2, SIP, RADIUS, International business, SS7, Heart

AMERSFOORT, The Netherlands, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital Operator Digicel today announced it now has gone live with the BroadForward Diameter Routing Agent (DRA). The BroadForward DRA has replaced the legacy DRA systems while the BroadForward STP earlier replaced the IP Transfer Point (ITP) systems that were in use at 26 of Digicel's markets in the Caribbean and Central America. At the heart of the Digicel network, the BroadForward DRA provides intelligent routing and interworking of Diameter signaling traffic between multi-vendor network nodes.

Key Points: 
  • Digicel has deployed both the BroadForward STP and DRA, enabling 3G and 4G routing from a common converged signaling solution , capable of also carrying future 5G signaling traffic
    AMERSFOORT, The Netherlands, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital Operator Digicel today announced it now has gone live with the BroadForward Diameter Routing Agent (DRA).
  • The BroadForward DRA has replaced the legacy DRA systems while the BroadForward STP earlier replaced the IP Transfer Point (ITP) systems that were in use at 26 of Digicel's markets in the Caribbean and Central America.
  • At the heart of the Digicel network, the BroadForward DRA provides intelligent routing and interworking of Diameter signaling traffic between multi-vendor network nodes.
  • Each deployed product therefore can call upon on-board support for protocols such as Diameter, SS7, SIP, ENUM, RADIUS, and HTTP/2.

IT News Africa Convenes Retailers and Tech Experts to Prepare for the Future of African Retail

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Thursday, January 25, 2024
IT News Africa, Artificial intelligence, DRA, Internet, Machine learning, Environment, Retail

The 6th Digital Retail Africa 2024 is the premier event providing a platform for retail and technology professionals to not only survive, but thrive in this new era of digital retail.

Key Points: 
  • The 6th Digital Retail Africa 2024 is the premier event providing a platform for retail and technology professionals to not only survive, but thrive in this new era of digital retail.
  • For senior IT executives within major retail enterprises or technology service providers catering to retailers, mark your calendars for Digital Retail Africa 2024 – the paramount event for retail and technology innovation on the African continent.
  • Digital Retail Africa 2024 Highlights:
    The event, slated for January 31, 2024, in Johannesburg, South Africa, will delve into various facets of the digital retail space.
  • Digital Retail Africa 2024 is an indispensable event set to take place in Johannesburg, South Africa, on January 31, 2024.

Updated PEA for Falchani Highlights Robust Economics After-tax NPV8% Triples to US$5.11 Billion, IRR 32.0% and Low Opex $5,093/t LCE

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Lithium, SOP, OPEX, NPV, Caesium, Lithium carbonate, Mining, Economics, Environment, DRA, LOM, LCE, PEA, Capital, Potassium, Sulfate, News

This independent, updated PEA was completed by DRA Global following the updated mineral resource estimate recently completed by Stantec Consulting Services Ltd. (“Stantec” - see news release dated December 15, 2023).

Key Points: 
  • This independent, updated PEA was completed by DRA Global following the updated mineral resource estimate recently completed by Stantec Consulting Services Ltd. (“Stantec” - see news release dated December 15, 2023).
  • The PEA base case envisions 32 years of mining followed by 11 years of stockpile processing over the potential life of mine (“LOM”).
  • The PEA alternative case is identical, but with added production of high purity SOP and Cesium sulfate as by-products from Years 6-43 alongside the initial expansion.
  • Isotopes of cesium are atomic clocks necessary for aircraft guidance systems, global positioning satellites, and internet and cell phone applications.

National Restaurant Association and National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Name 2024 Boards

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Thursday, January 4, 2024
Substance abuse, Trustee, University, Student, DRA, National Restaurant Association, Workforce, American Hotel, White, Spokesperson, Tourism, Wine, History, Syracuse University, School, Grand Rapids, Michigan, Red Robin, Culinary Institute, Restaurant, Pennsylvania State University, Management

WASHINGTON, Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Restaurant Association and the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) today announced their 2024 board officers, directors, and trustees.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Restaurant Association and the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) today announced their 2024 board officers, directors, and trustees.
  • "The restaurant industry is changing along with the expectations of the customers and communities we serve," said Michelle Korsmo, president & CEO of the National Restaurant Association and CEO of the NRAEF.
  • "As chairs of the Association and Foundation Boards, Jeff and Shaun bring a passion for exceptional dining experiences and community-based leadership.
  • Treasurer: Carrie Leishman is president and CEO of the Delaware Restaurant Association (DRA) and the Delaware Restaurant Association Educational Foundation.

EY US and AuditBoard Announce Expansion of Alliance to Empower Businesses to Better Manage Risks

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
Data Management, Security, Technology, Software, Networks, Internet, ESG, EY, Test automation management tools, Automation, Organization, Ernst & Young, Growth, DRA, Risk management, Risk, Risk assessment, Audit

The announcement took place at AuditBoard’s annual Audit & Beyond conference, a hybrid in-person and online gathering of thousands being held in San Diego, California through October 20.

Key Points: 
  • The announcement took place at AuditBoard’s annual Audit & Beyond conference, a hybrid in-person and online gathering of thousands being held in San Diego, California through October 20.
  • This expansion comes as the volume and complexity of risks, as well as the cost of associated regulatory compliance, continue to rise.
  • Scott McCowan , EY Americas Consulting Risk Management Leader, said “Organizations are seeking integrated solutions that combine business and technology components to drive growth and accelerate time to value.
  • “We are thrilled to offer new solutions that bring together AuditBoard’s connected risk technology and EY US’s leading-class risk consulting services to help drive value for their organizations.”

ASCENDANT ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF MR. VAL COETZEE AS DIRECTOR OF PROCESS ENGINEERING

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Monday, October 16, 2023
Senior, TSX, Magnesium, University of Stellenbosch Business School, Engineering, Process engineering, University, University of the Witwatersrand School of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering, Impala Platinum, Metallurgy, Ascendant, Platinum, Nickel, Chemical engineering, FRA, Mining, Zinc, Lagoa Salgada, Platinum group, Mineral, DRA, Technical, Chrome, Copper, Uranium, Lead, Gold, Cobalt, Lithium

TORONTO, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Ascendant Resources Inc. (TSX: ASND) (OTCQB: ASDRF) (FRA: 2D9) ("Ascendant" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has strengthened its technical team with the addition of Mr. Val Coetzee who has been appointed as Director, Process Engineering.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Ascendant Resources Inc. (TSX: ASND) (OTCQB: ASDRF) (FRA: 2D9) ("Ascendant" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has strengthened its technical team with the addition of Mr. Val Coetzee who has been appointed as Director, Process Engineering.
  • Mr. Coetzee is a senior process engineering professional with over 25 years of experience in process engineering design, operational management, metallurgical analysis, risk analysis, economic valuation and executive leadership within the global mining industry.
  • For the past decade, Mr. Coetzee has been at DRA Global rising to the role of Senior Vice President for Process Engineering.
  • Mark Brennan, Executive Chairman of Ascendant stated, "We are extremely pleased to welcome Val to the Technical team at Ascendant.

Globex Sets Single All-Inclusive Royalty on Chibougamau Independent Properties

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Letter of intent, GMX, Technical report, DRA, OTCQB, Geo, GMR, LOI, PEA, NI, Toronto Stock Exchange, Technical, Chicago Mercantile Exchange

Under the agreement, Globex will retain a 2% Gross Metal Royalty (GMR) on all the West Block properties rather than royalties ranging from 0% to 3% GMR on select properties.

Key Points: 
  • Under the agreement, Globex will retain a 2% Gross Metal Royalty (GMR) on all the West Block properties rather than royalties ranging from 0% to 3% GMR on select properties.
  • Similarly, Globex will now retain a 2% GMR on all the East Block properties.
  • (View August 14, 2023 Chibougamau Independent press release for details).
  • This press release was written by Jack Stoch, Geo., President and CEO of Globex in his capacity as a Qualified Person (Q.P.)

With a fourth and final ribbon cutting, Gilbane celebrates the completion of South Windsor's Elementary Schools Master Plan

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Friday, September 8, 2023
Scarborough Board of Education, Colliers (company), State, Town, Partnership, SF, Collier, Parent, COVID-19, DRA, Gilbane, Inc., Gilbane Building Company, Eli Terry, Student, STEM, Faculty, Central Arkansas Christian Schools, Safety, Tutoring

SOUTH WINDSOR, Conn., Sept. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Representatives from the Board of Education, State of Connecticut, and the Town of South Windsor, alongside school/building committee members, students, faculty, and residents, joined Gilbane Building Company, Drummey Rosane Anderson, Inc., and Colliers International to celebrate the official ribbon cutting ceremony for Pleasant Valley Elementary School.

Key Points: 
  • Completion of the 102,000-SF school marks the third and final phase of South Windsor's 10-year elementary schools master plan, which encompassed the replacement of four elementary schools in the district.
  • Gilbane successfully delivered the Eli Terry, Orchard Hill, and Philip R. Smith Elementary Schools as part of the first two phases of the plan.
  • South Windsor's three-phase, 10-year elementary schools master plan addressed aging facilities and a changing population.
  • The highly anticipated Orchard Hill Elementary School was the first and largest project to be completed under the master plan.

Epic Expands its School Platform Providing Districts, Teachers and Students Access to Unlimited Hours of Reading

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
Apps, Applications, Technology, Children, Family, Other Education, Internet, Consumer, Primary, Secondary, Education, SEL, Learning, Business development, SSO, Student, COPPA, Vocabulary, DRA, Clamor Wilhelm Schürmann, Research, History, Privacy, Science, FERPA, School, Emotion, Collection, Social–emotional learning, Reading, ELA, STEM, Growth, Social, F&P, Book, AR, Nursing, Tutoring, Mobile phone

Epic School Plus is the ultimate toolkit for educators, providing a comprehensive range of features to boost student engagement and reading proficiency both inside and outside the classroom.

Key Points: 
  • Epic School Plus is the ultimate toolkit for educators, providing a comprehensive range of features to boost student engagement and reading proficiency both inside and outside the classroom.
  • The original Epic School platform already has immense popularity, with over two million teachers using Epic.
  • "For years, teachers have been clamoring for a premium version of Epic School enabling 24/7 access, which is Epic School Plus,” said Nick Chen, head of product.
  • *Survey conducted by Epic between May 16 and May 31 including 2588 of teachers using Epic in school.