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Sonatype Launches Industry-First Integrated System of Record for Management of SBOMs

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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This industry-first solution provides an integrated approach to managing SBOMs from third-party vendors, alongside those SBOMs created for your own software, powered by Sonatype’s unique data and security research.

Key Points: 
  • This industry-first solution provides an integrated approach to managing SBOMs from third-party vendors, alongside those SBOMs created for your own software, powered by Sonatype’s unique data and security research.
  • By enabling comprehensive optimization of SBOM management, Sonatype sets a new standard for compliance, scalability, and cybersecurity.
  • “Good software development is the crux of our modern world, and SBOMs have emerged as a critical building block in software quality.
  • Optimize Efficiency: Sonatype SBOM Manager significantly reduces the manual effort and complexity involved in handling SBOMs by automating SBOM generation, management, and monitoring.

The Tula Foundation receives $92 million donation to supercharge coastal science

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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The funds will help Tula continue catalyzing scientific-based innovation while beginning its transition to independent sustainability.

Key Points: 
  • The funds will help Tula continue catalyzing scientific-based innovation while beginning its transition to independent sustainability.
  • When explaining the significance of the land donation, Eric Peterson, Co-founder and Director of Tula, said: “Calvert Island, halfway to Alaska, is the most iconic place on British Columbia’s coast.
  • The new space at the Customs House will boost Tula’s capacity to serve as a physical venue for coastal science, meetings, events and collaboration.
  • Learn more about Tula’s work and stay in touch by subscribing to its free newsletter, the Tula Quarterly !

Space Nation Debuts Gameplay and Describes Expansive Transmedia IP from Roland Emmerich

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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Space Nation Inc., the pioneering transmedia entertainment company behind the upcoming Space Nation Online MMORPG, met with fans and gaming industry executives last week during the Game Developers Conference to provide more details on the transmedia IP at the core of Space Nation.

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  • Space Nation Inc., the pioneering transmedia entertainment company behind the upcoming Space Nation Online MMORPG, met with fans and gaming industry executives last week during the Game Developers Conference to provide more details on the transmedia IP at the core of Space Nation.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240325046388/en/
    Space Nation co-founders Jerome Wu and Roland Emmerich speak onstage with panel moderator and reporter Rachel Wolfson on March 19, 2024 in San Francisco, California.
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    “Space Nation represents an exciting new chapter for me, and I’m excited to finally share more of it with the world,” Space Nation Inc. co-founder Roland Emmerich said.
  • These versions of the game will be identical, and Space Nation Online will be available for free without a subscription.

Five & Thrive and National Defense University Foundation Launch Thrive Guide: Air National Guard Edition and Thrive Guide: Air Force Reserve Edition

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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WASHINGTON, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today marks a significant milestone in supporting and empowering the families of Air Force Air National Guard (ANG) and Air Force Reserve members with the official launch of the " Thrive Guide: Air National Guard Edition and Thrive Guide: Air Force Reserve Edition ."

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today marks a significant milestone in supporting and empowering the families of Air Force Air National Guard (ANG) and Air Force Reserve members with the official launch of the " Thrive Guide: Air National Guard Edition and Thrive Guide: Air Force Reserve Edition ."
  • Five & Thrive , in partnership with ANG and AF Reserve Thrive Teams, developed these comprehensive guides to assist families in navigating the unique challenges and opportunities that come with the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve lifestyles.
  • The Thrive Guide: Air National Guard Edition and the Thrive Guide: Air Force Reserve Edition, have been meticulously crafted to provide practical information, valuable resources, and personal support for Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve spouses.
  • "I would like to thank the Five & Thrive team for their outstanding work to make an Air National Guard Edition of the Thrive Guide.

American Battery Technology Company Awarded Additional $40 Million Competitive Tax Credit to Accelerate Construction of Next Battery Recycling Facility

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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RENO, Nev., April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- American Battery Technology Company (ABTC) (NASDAQ: ABAT), an integrated critical battery materials company that is commercializing its technologies for both primary battery minerals manufacturing and secondary minerals lithium-ion battery recycling, has been selected for an additional award of $40.5 million through the Qualifying Advanced Energy Project Credits program (48C) to support the design and construction of a new, next-generation, commercial battery recycling facility to be located in the United States. As with ABTC's initial $20 million tax credit award under the 48C program supporting the construction and buildout of its battery recycling facility in Nevada, this additional award was granted by the U.S. Department of Treasury Internal Revenue Service following a highly competitive technical and economic review process performed by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), which evaluated the feasibility of applicant facilities to advance America's buildout of globally competitive critical material recycling, processing, and refining infrastructure.

Key Points: 
  • RENO, Nev., April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- American Battery Technology Company (ABTC) (NASDAQ: ABAT), an integrated critical battery materials company that is commercializing its technologies for both primary battery minerals manufacturing and secondary minerals lithium-ion battery recycling, has been selected for an additional award of $40.5 million through the Qualifying Advanced Energy Project Credits program (48C) to support the design and construction of a new, next-generation, commercial battery recycling facility to be located in the United States.
  • "We are now at the point where we have more feedstock battery material for recycling under negotiations than can be processed in our current Nevada facility, and as a result we have been conducting preliminary design and site selection processes for our next commercial-scale recycling facility.
  • These ABTC recycling technologies have won several competitive corporate awards and government grants and are fundamentally different than conventional methods of battery recycling, which generally utilize either high temperature smelting operations or non-strategic shredding systems.
  • ABTC has been awarded over $60 million through the 48C program and over $70 million in U.S. DOE grants to support investment in the company's battery recycling and primary battery metals commercialization efforts to buildout a domestic battery metals circular supply chain.

The Nation Micmac de Gespeg and the Government of Canada announce the signing of the Rights and Reconciliation Agreement with respect to Forillon National Park

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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In support of this commitment, today the Nation Micmac de Gespeg and the Government of Canada are announcing the signing of the Rights and Reconciliation Agreement with respect to Forillon National Park.

Key Points: 
  • In support of this commitment, today the Nation Micmac de Gespeg and the Government of Canada are announcing the signing of the Rights and Reconciliation Agreement with respect to Forillon National Park.
  • The Government of Canada officially recognized the Nation Micmac de Gespeg in 1973, even though they have occupied their territory since time immemorial.
  • On January 30, 2024, the Nation Micmac de Gespeg, Parks Canada and Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada signed the Rights and Reconciliation Agreement with respect to Forillon National Park.
  • While the Agreement represents a step toward reconciliation, Parks Canada and the Nation Micmac de Gespeg are aware that this is a first step on the road to reconciliation.

Marco's Pizza® Appoints 25-Year Industry Veteran John Meyers to Chief Operating Officer

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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TOLEDO, Ohio, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Marco's Pizza, one of the nation's fastest-growing pizza brands, appoints restaurant and hospitality industry veteran, John Meyers, to Chief Operating Officer. This appointment comes at an opportune time as Marco's continues expanding its global footprint through strengthening franchisee relations, enhancing its technology infrastructure and committing to operational excellence.

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  • One of the Nation's Fastest-Growing Pizza Brands Strengthens Executive Bench with Strategic Expert Overseeing Operations, Technology and Supply Chain
    TOLEDO, Ohio, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Marco's Pizza , one of the nation's fastest-growing pizza brands, appoints restaurant and hospitality industry veteran, John Meyers, to Chief Operating Officer.
  • Meyers boasts an impressive 25-plus-year history of bringing innovation and collaboration to drive change at industry leading organizations such as Darden Restaurants and The Walt Disney Company.
  • An action oriented strategic thinker, Meyers has used data and analytics to strategically streamline restaurant operations and profitability.
  • In his new role, Meyers oversees a diverse team in several departments including technology, supply chain and operations.

Navajo Nation Awards $74 Million to ZenniHome to Fuel Expansion and Provide Sustainable Housing

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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WINDOW ROCK, Ariz., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In a first-of-its-kind partnership, the Navajo Nation has awarded a total of $74 million in grants to ZenniHome, a producer of sustainable, affordable factory-made homes using high-quality materials.

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  • The grants include $50 million from the Navajo Nation's Community Housing and Infrastructure Department to provide a minimum of 250 ZenniHome units to high-need residents across the Navajo Nation.
  • A 2011 Navajo Nation Housing Report found that 90 percent of all Navajo Nation housing were in need of replacement or major repairs.
  • "ZenniHome is committed to addressing the housing crisis within the Navajo Nation head-on," said ZenniHome CEO and Founder Bob Worsley.
  • This first-of-its-kind public-private partnership between the Navajo Nation and ZenniHome underscores a mutual commitment to building a substantial new industry to export from the Navajo Nation.

HawkEye 360 Announces the Crucial Role of its Advisory Board Class of 2024

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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HERNDON, Va., March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- HawkEye 360 Inc., the world's leading defense technology company for space-based radio frequency (RF) data and analytics, announced its new members of the Advisory Board, forming the Class of 2024 today.

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  • HERNDON, Va., March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- HawkEye 360 Inc., the world's leading defense technology company for space-based radio frequency (RF) data and analytics, announced its new members of the Advisory Board, forming the Class of 2024 today.
  • "HawkEye 360 is delighted to introduce a stellar group of advisors for 2024," announced John Serafini, Chief Executive Officer of HawkEye 360.
  • Joan Dempsey & Terry McAuliffe are welcomed back to the HawkEye 360 Advisory Board, each bringing a distinguished blend of experience and achievements to our team.
  • These individuals, forming HawkEye 360 Advisory Board's Class of 2024, will join the board's 20 current members.

Davis College Receives Excellence in Cybersecurity Designation by the National Security Agency

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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"The multi-disciplinary approach that will be created by Davis College of Business & Technology will build crucial cybersecurity competencies for cybersecurity professionals who will serve the nation as future cybersecurity professionals," said Dr. Memee Joking, commandant of NSA's National Cryptologic University, which houses the National Centers for Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity Program.

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  • "The multi-disciplinary approach that will be created by Davis College of Business & Technology will build crucial cybersecurity competencies for cybersecurity professionals who will serve the nation as future cybersecurity professionals," said Dr. Memee Joking, commandant of NSA's National Cryptologic University, which houses the National Centers for Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity Program.
  • "The CAE-CD designation is a validation of Davis College's commitment to excellence in cybersecurity education.
  • "Davis College is committed to meeting current and future workforce demands with excellence," said Dr. Mini Zeng, director of JU's Center for Cybersecurity.
  • The National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (NCAE-C) program is managed by NSA's National Cryptologic School.