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Finastra leverages Databricks to enhance product development and AI capabilities

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

LONDON, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Finastra, a global provider of financial software applications and marketplaces, today announced it is working with Databricks, a data and AI company, to provide more value-added solutions and services to its customers and partners globally. The collaboration enables Finastra to further unlock access to its data and deliver additional value with AI, including generative AI (Gen AI) capabilities. It also enhances the quality, performance and security of its product development at a reduced time-to-market. 

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  • The collaboration enables Finastra to further unlock access to its data and deliver additional value with AI, including generative AI (Gen AI) capabilities.
  • It also enhances the quality, performance and security of its product development at a reduced time-to-market.
  • Using Databricks, Finastra has rolled out a data platform for its developers, Secure Zone.
  • The move highlights our continued commitment to innovation in product development through open platforms, cloud, machine learning (ML), advanced analytics and Gen AI."

Strategic Audit Solutions, Inc. Recognized as Best & Brightest Companies To Work For in the Nation

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Friday, January 12, 2024

FREEHOLD, N.J., Jan. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SAS specializes in providing recovery audit services to numerous Fortune 500 companies across the United States. Over the past two years, the SAS team has experienced substantial growth, successfully delivered more projects, and introduced innovative SaaS AP Audit Tools.

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  • Strategic Audit Solutions (SAS), a leading multi-vertical recovery audit firm, is thrilled to announce its recognition as one of the Best & Brightest Companies To Work For in the Nation.
  • FREEHOLD, N.J., Jan. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SAS specializes in providing recovery audit services to numerous Fortune 500 companies across the United States.
  • Over the past two years, the SAS team has experienced substantial growth, successfully delivered more projects, and introduced innovative SaaS AP Audit Tools.
  • "Those companies that made the list of Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® as well as those companies that continue to make the list are truly remarkable.

LIME Painting Reflects on Success in 2023 and Expects Substantial Growth in 2024

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

DENVER, Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LIME Painting – the first and only high-end painting franchise company, reflects on a year of change and success in 2023, and looks to ring in the new year with strong continued growth. In 2023, LIME Painting signed on 7 new franchisees, with a total of 14 new units. In 2024, the brand aims to enter new markets in its pursuit to make LIME Painting accessible in all 50 states, and looks forward to bringing high-end painting services to more territories nationwide.

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  • High-End Painting Franchise Looks to Continue its Growth and Success, Planning to Service Even More Communities throughout the Nation in 2024
    DENVER, Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LIME Painting – the first and only high-end painting franchise company, reflects on a year of change and success in 2023, and looks to ring in the new year with strong continued growth.
  • In 2023, LIME Painting signed on 7 new franchisees, with a total of 14 new units.
  • In 2024, the brand aims to enter new markets in its pursuit to make LIME Painting accessible in all 50 states, and looks forward to bringing high-end painting services to more territories nationwide.
  • "2023 was also a year of change for LIME Painting – all in preparation for substantial growth in 2024.

Semper Fi & America's Fund Exceeds Double Down for Veterans Match Goal, Bringing Total Contributions from The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation and PXG to over $100 Million in 12 Years

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

As The Fund's impact grew, so did the Parsons' generosity, bringing their total donations to The Fund to over $100,000,000 in 12 years.

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  • As The Fund's impact grew, so did the Parsons' generosity, bringing their total donations to The Fund to over $100,000,000 in 12 years.
  • "It's a privilege to work alongside Bob and Renee to honor our military families," said Karen Guenther, President, CEO, and Founder at Semper Fi & America's Fund.
  • Since the beginning of the partnership, the Double Down for Veterans Match Campaign has now raised $220 million for the veteran community, bringing total support from The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation and PXG to over $100 million.
  • "The Fund stands out among the many veteran-centered organizations for its holistic commitment to health and wellness," said Renee Parsons, co-founder of The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation.

The St. James MLK Classic Returns for Its 5th Annual Showcase of Elite High School Basketball Talent

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

SPRINGFIELD, Va., Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The St. James, the premier sports, wellness, and active entertainment destination, proudly presents its 5th annual MLK Classic.

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  • SPRINGFIELD, Va., Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The St. James, the premier sports, wellness, and active entertainment destination, proudly presents its 5th annual MLK Classic.
  • Honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., it combines elite high school basketball with cultural and leadership experiences.
  • The event is scheduled from January 12 to 15, 2024, at The St. James in Springfield, VA, just outside the Nation's Capital.
  • "We're thrilled to host the 5th edition of The St. James MLK Classic, welcoming elite high school basketball programs from across the country," remarked Afiba Fairnot, Director of Basketball at The St. James.

Nation's Oldest and Most Prestigious High School STEM Competition Names Top 300 High School Scientists, Selected for Achievements in Innovation and Leadership

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

WASHINGTON, Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Society for Science (the Society) today announced the top 300 scholars in the Regeneron Science Talent Search 2024, the nation's oldest and most prestigious science and math competition for high school seniors. The 300 scholars will be awarded $2,000 each and their schools will be awarded $2,000 for each enrolled scholar. 

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  • The 300 scholars will be awarded $2,000 each and their schools will be awarded $2,000 for each enrolled scholar.
  • The 300 scholars hail from 196 American and international high schools in 36 states and China.
  • "We received a record-breaking number of applications this year; interest in this prestigious competition is at an all-time high.
  • I am truly impressed by the quality of the projects and the ingenuity that each student brings to the competition.

Draper Wins $26M Pentagon Contract for Remote CBRN Detection Using Autonomous Teaming Drones

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Draper announced it has been awarded a $26 million (all options) contract by the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) to further expand the capabilities of its unmanned autonomous systems (UAS) software to perform chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) reconnaissance missions in collaborative teams and in degraded operating environments. The Other Transaction Authority (OTA) agreement was awarded through the Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Defense (JPEO-CBRND).

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  • "Draper's UAS CBRN system is capable of searching even small, cluttered places and detecting CBRN hazards.
  • Draper will advance its system under an effort at JPEO-CBRND called CSIRP , which stands for CBRN Sensor Integration on Robotic Platforms.
  • The new contract allows Draper to continue developing the teaming approach, and to deliver mature prototypes for government testing in 2026.
  • "Draper's UAS CBRN system is capable of searching even small, cluttered places and detecting CBRN hazards," said Won Kim, program manager at Draper.

TEDCO Announces 2024 SBIR/STTR Proposal Lab Cohort

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

COLUMBIA, Md., Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TEDCO, Maryland's economic engine for technology companies, announced the selection of 25 Maryland companies to participate in the 2024 Small Business Association (SBA) Federal and State Technology Partnership Program (FAST) SBIR/STTR Proposal Lab cohort. This program, now in its sixth year, supports companies in the cohort, allowing them to work closely with TEDCO experts on preparing polished proposals for up to $275,000 in federal awards through the SBIR/STTR Phase 1 program.

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  • COLUMBIA, Md., Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TEDCO , Maryland's economic engine for technology companies, announced the selection of 25 Maryland companies to participate in the 2024 Small Business Association (SBA) Federal and State Technology Partnership Program (FAST) SBIR/STTR Proposal Lab cohort.
  • "TEDCO is proud to have a variety of programs and opportunities dedicated to supporting entrepreneurial innovation throughout Maryland," said TEDCO CEO Troy LeMaile-Stovall .
  • Throughout the proposal lab, TEDCO will bring in experts from selected government SBIR/STTR program offices to provide information and answer questions on everything from timing, to writing style, and to what makes a proposal compelling.
  • Our Proposal Lab team eagerly anticipates working with the cohort to craft compelling, compliant, and competitive Phase I SBIR or STTR proposals."

Drive Social Media Announces Upcoming Workshop Week

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Monday, January 8, 2024

Drive Social Media, an all-encompassing digital marketing company, announces that it will host an upcoming Workshop Week for its team in St. Louis.

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  • Drive Social Media, an all-encompassing digital marketing company, announces that it will host an upcoming Workshop Week for its team in St. Louis.
  • Workshop Week will bring the entire Drive Social Media team from around the country to the company's St. Louis office for a week full of education, meaningful team-building and celebration.
  • "Workshop Week is, in essence, our Drive family reunion," said Stephen Nations, Drive Social Media's vice president of digital marketing.
  • Each day of Workshop Week will feature exciting events that are meant to build up the Drive Social Media team and better every employee.

UMH PROPERTIES, INC. CELEBRATES 55th ANNIVERSARY AT THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE ON JANUARY 10, 2024

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Thursday, January 4, 2024

FREEHOLD, NJ, Jan. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UMH Properties, Inc. (NYSE: UMH) (TASE: UMH) today announced that it will celebrate its 55th Anniversary by ringing the Opening Bell at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on January 10, 2024.

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  • FREEHOLD, NJ, Jan. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UMH Properties, Inc. (NYSE: UMH) (TASE: UMH) today announced that it will celebrate its 55th Anniversary by ringing the Opening Bell at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on January 10, 2024.
  • At yearend 2023, UMH had 68 million shares outstanding at a price of $15.32 per share, resulting in an equity market capitalization of over $1 billion.
  • “Over the past 55 years, UMH has provided quality affordable housing using manufactured homes in communities that we operate.
  • UMH also has an ownership interest in and operates two communities in Florida, containing 363 sites, through a joint venture with Nuveen Real Estate.