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Solid Silicon Corp and Raptor Computing Systems Collaborate to Deliver Next Gen Secure BMC Solution Powered by Lattice

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

Solid Silicon Corporation today announced at the 2023 OCP Global Summit its collaboration with Lattice Semiconductor , the low power programmable leader, and Raptor Computing Systems to deliver the next generation secure BMC solutions.

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Solid Silicon Corporation today announced at the 2023 OCP Global Summit its collaboration with Lattice Semiconductor , the low power programmable leader, and Raptor Computing Systems to deliver the next generation secure BMC solutions.
The market demand for secure BMC solutions that enable fully owner-controlled silicon and remote workload management couldn’t be higher.
Solid Silicon is collaborating with Lattice Semiconductor to enable its first generation of secure chips targeted at soft BMC solutions called X1.
Solid Silicon is also partnering with Raptor Computing Systems to deliver the X1-powered Antarctic Tern BMC development kit with late 2024 availability.

Secure Open-Source Systems Leader Raptor Computing Systems Partners with Lattice Showcasing Soft BMC for Server Management and Solid Silicon for Upcoming POWER ISA 3.1-Compliant Server Systems

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Friday, October 20, 2023

In addition, Raptor Computing Systems announced it has partnered with US-based Solid Silicon Corporation as its future CPU provider for continued secure, fully open systems and servers, including new OCP and industry- standard form factor offerings with HPC potential.

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In addition, Raptor Computing Systems announced it has partnered with US-based Solid Silicon Corporation as its future CPU provider for continued secure, fully open systems and servers, including new OCP and industry- standard form factor offerings with HPC potential.
Raptor Computing Systems will be using Solid Silicon S1 CPUs with embedded POWER ISA 3.1-compliant, server class cores as the fully owner-controlled, blob-free successor to its IBM POWER9-powered solutions, with expected availability of systems by late 2024.
The Solid Silicon S1 CPU contains an embedded X-class BMC, providing a fully owner-controlled active Root of Trust and BMC stack for all Raptor Computing Systems products using the S1.
Raptor Computing Systems is the world’s leading ODM in the field of fully open, fully owner-controlled, blob-free hardware.

Jiritsu Raises $10.2 Million in Funding to Revolutionize Verifiable Compute

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

NEW YORK, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jiritsu, a pioneer in verifiable computing, is thrilled to announce it has secured $10.2 million in funding, this round has been led by gumi Cryptos Capital, with participation from Susquehanna Private Equity Investments, LLLP, Republic Capital, and other investors.This significant financial backing will accelerate Jiritsu's mission of revolutionizing blockchain solutions. The company's groundbreaking Unlimited Verifiable Compute (UVC) technology offers an easily programmable approach that can be applied virtually to any workflow and generates Proof of Workflow (PoWF), setting a new paradigm in verifiable computing."Securing this funding is a significant milestone for Jiritsu," said Jacob Guedalia, CEO of Jiritsu. "It validates our vision and the groundbreaking work we've been doing in the field of verifiable computing. The strong strategic value of our investors, who are leaders in Real-World Assets, further solidifies our position. We've delivered over 4 million PoWF and counting, our UVC technology is setting new industry standards."Introducing Tomei RWA, Jiritsu's Flagship ProductAlongside this funding news, Jiritsu is proud to unveil Tomei RWA, a revolutionary asset tokenization platform. Built on Jiritsu's UVC and ZK-MPC technologies, Tomei offers unparalleled assurance in asset management through its proprietary attestation system. The platform employs Zero-Knowledge (ZK) attestations for secure and compliant asset onboarding, while also providing granular, permissioned access to data. Tomei's automation further streamlines compliance by minting tokens tied to initial ZK attestations, and its dynamic consensus mechanism ensures accurate, on-chain asset valuations."In summary, Tomei is a game-changer in the asset management industry," added Jacob Guedalia. "We're excited to leverage the funding to accelerate the development and adoption of both the UVC platform and Tomei RWA."The Team Behind JiritsuThe team is led by Jacob Guedalia, a successful serial entrepreneur with 4 exits and 50+ US Patents. He holds a BA in Physics and Philosophy from YU and a graduate degree in Applied Physics from the Weizmann Institute in Israel. David Guedalia, the Founder & Chief Architect, is a CTO with multiple exits and 50+ US patents. He holds a Ph.D. in Neural Computation at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem. Asher Gottesman co-Founder, has more than 20 years of experience in private equity. The team also includes Ph.D.s in Computer Science, Cryptography, Mathematics, and Physics.Quotes from Investorsgumi Cryptos Capital: "Jiritsu has developed a technology platform for compute verification, an increasingly important Internet infrastructure," said Miko Matsumura, Managing Partner at gumi Cryptos Capital. "With the launch of Tomei, we feel that the team has identified a killer application for this platform."Republic Capital: "We are thrilled to invest in this amazing team. We believe Jiritsu will be an important catalyst for the tokenized real-world asset space with its Verifiable Compute technology," said Brian Johnson, Senior Director at Republic Capital."RWAs may become one of the best use cases for blockchain," said Yida Gao, Shima Capital's Founder and Managing General Partner. "We are extremely bullish on Jiritsu's ability to accelerate the path towards mass adoption by scaling the asset tokenization sector with their unlimited verified compute technology powered by MPC."Additional InvestorsIn addition to gumiCC, Susquehanna Private Equity Investments, LLLP and Republic Capital the funding round also includes participation from Comma3, Kestrel, Eterna, Kestrel, Sera Fund, Evernew, Polymorphic, Shima, Tokentus, and other native blockchain funds, further solidifying the strong investor confidence in Jiritsu Network and its innovative solutions.www.jiritsu.network www.tomei.networkPress ContactFiona Dorothea [email protected] JiritsuJiritsu is a leading technology company specializing in decentralized and verifiable computing. Founded in 2020, the company has been at the forefront of computational innovation, developing technologies like Unlimited Verifiable Compute (UVC) and decentralized Zero-Knowledge Multi-Party Compute (ZK-MPC).About gumi Cryptos Capitalgumi Cryptos Capital (gCC) is a boutique early-stage blockchain-focused venture capital firm based in Silicon Valley. We believe the Internet will become the single largest market in human history, and it will be rebuilt on a foundation of new protocols that protect and coordinate the transfer of digital assets, resources, and intellectual property, generate consensus, incentivize network participants, and decentralize ownership. Since 2018, we have been among the earliest supporters of the founders of successful projects like OpenSea, Yield Guild Games, 1inch, Hashflow, Qredo, Agoric, and Lit Protocol. We add value by leveraging our entrepreneurial experience and global networks.Media Contact:[email protected](s):https://www.prlog.org/12984993Press release distributed by PRLog

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"Securing this funding is a significant milestone for Jiritsu," said Jacob Guedalia, CEO of Jiritsu.
"It validates our vision and the groundbreaking work we've been doing in the field of verifiable computing.
Alongside this funding news, Jiritsu is proud to unveil Tomei RWA, a revolutionary asset tokenization platform.
We believe Jiritsu will be an important catalyst for the tokenized real-world asset space with its Verifiable Compute technology," said Brian Johnson, Senior Director at Republic Capital.

Ian Baer Brings Sooth's Brand Strategy Mastery to Kestrel Consulting's Executive Network

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Saturday, July 29, 2023

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This collaboration brings Sooth's founder, Ian Baer, and his innovative methodologies and expertise into Kestrel's broad network, promising to enrich Kestrel's client marketing and branding initiatives with fresh perspectives and deeper understanding.

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This collaboration brings Sooth's founder, Ian Baer, and his innovative methodologies and expertise into Kestrel's broad network, promising to enrich Kestrel's client marketing and branding initiatives with fresh perspectives and deeper understanding.
As Kestrel's preferred provider of brand strategic services, Sooth will also accelerate its own growth by working on branding and marketing projects for clients and partners within the Kestrel network.
We've admired Ian Baer's work for years, and his exceptional talent is a real complement to our network's other areas of expertise.
Kestrel's model brings together complementary innovators to help companies elevate their game across a broad spectrum of business and marketing interdependencies.

City of Pasco and Burnham RNG Partner to Modernize Wastewater Treatment

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Thursday, June 15, 2023

PASCO, Wash., June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Burnham RNG LLC (Burnham) announced today the issuance of green bonds to support the construction of the Pasco Resource Recovery Center (PRRC), an innovative industrial wastewater treatment facility that will clean wastewater for agricultural re-use and capture biogas and convert it into renewable natural gas (RNG). The bonds were issued by the Washington Economic Development Finance Authority and the private placement was led by Jefferies LLC. The bonds were issued a Baa3 rating by Moody's and a Green Bond designation with an external review from Kestrel.

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The project represents a 30-year public private partnership with the City of Pasco for Burnham to build, own and operate the PRRC on behalf of the City.
The RNG will be sold under a long-term contract, allowing the City to reduce net treatment costs and take advantage of tax incentives currently available for RNG projects under the Inflation Reduction Act.
"The PRRC represents a significant investment in the future prosperity and sustainability of our region," said City of Pasco Public Works Director Steve Worley.
Wastewater is a source of clean energy, clean water and organic nutrients that can be captured and sold to reduce net wastewater treatment costs and improve environmental outcomes," said Burnham CEO Chris Tynan.

The Kestrel Group Appoints Dan Dijak to Lead Business Development and Strategy

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Monday, November 14, 2022

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DALLAS, Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kestrel Group ("Kestrel" or the "Company"),a leading provider of widely licensed A.M. Best "A-"(Excellent) admitted and surplus lines capacity, today announced the appointment of Dan Dijak to its executive team as Senior Vice President of Business Development.

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DALLAS, Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kestrel Group ("Kestrel" or the "Company"),a leading provider of widely licensed A.M. Best "A-"(Excellent) admitted and surplus lines capacity, today announced the appointment of Dan Dijak to its executive team as Senior Vice President of Business Development.
Commenting on the executive appointments, Terry Ledbetter, Executive Chairman of Kestrel Group, said, "Dan brings a unique and experienced voice to the Kestrel executive team.
Commenting on his new appointment, Dan Dijak said, "I'm excited to join an incredible effort and vision that Kestrel represents.
Kestrel Group servesprogram managers, MGAs, reinsurers and reinsurance brokers in their efforts to generate enhanced efficiencies in the insurance value chain.

Terry Ledbetter and Luke Ledbetter Announce the Formation of Kestrel Group

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Monday, August 29, 2022

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DALLAS, Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kestrel Group (the "Company"), Terry Ledbetter and Luke Ledbetter, formerly of State National Companies, today announced the formation of Kestrel Group.

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DALLAS, Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kestrel Group (the "Company"), Terry Ledbetter and Luke Ledbetter, formerly of State National Companies, today announced the formation of Kestrel Group.
Commenting on the formation of the Company, Terry Ledbetter, Executive Chairman of Kestrel Group, said, "We are proud to announce the formation of Kestrel Group, with an innovative structure which will further enhance efficiencies in the insurance value chain.
We are excited about the opportunity to once again serve program managers, MGAs, reinsurers and reinsurance brokers through the Kestrel Group."
Kestrel Group serves program managers, MGAs, reinsurers and reinsurance brokers in their efforts to generate enhanced efficiencies in the insurance value chain.

SMART Modular Technologies to Present at SNIA Persistent Memory + Computational Storage Summit

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Monday, May 23, 2022

SMART Modular Technologies, Inc. (SMART) , a division of SGH (Nasdaq: SGH ) and a global leader in memory solutions, solid-state drives, and hybrid storage announces that Arthur Sainio, director of DRAM product marketing at SMART, and Pekon Gupta, solutions architect at SMART, will be presenting at this years SNIA Persistent Memory + Computational Storage Summit on May 24 and 25, 2022.

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SMART Modular Technologies, Inc. (SMART) , a division of SGH (Nasdaq: SGH ) and a global leader in memory solutions, solid-state drives, and hybrid storage announces that Arthur Sainio, director of DRAM product marketing at SMART, and Pekon Gupta, solutions architect at SMART, will be presenting at this years SNIA Persistent Memory + Computational Storage Summit on May 24 and 25, 2022.
The annual event, put on by SNIA, the Storage Networking Industry Association, will be virtual this year and will feature sessions on persistent memory and computational storage.
SMART will be presenting at two keynote sessions highlighting their memory solutions expertise and latest offerings.
*The stylized S and SMART as well as SMART Modular Technologies and Kestral are trademarks or registered trademarks of SMART Modular Technologies, Inc. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.

SMART Modular Announces the SMART Kestral PCIe Optane Memory Add-in-Card to Enable Memory Expansion and Acceleration

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Thursday, May 19, 2022

SMART Modular Technologies, Inc. (SMART) , a division of SGH (Nasdaq: SGH ) and a global leader in memory solutions, solid-state drives, and hybrid storage products announces its new SMART Kestral PCIe Optane Memory Add-in-Card (AIC) which is able to add up to 2TB of Optane Memory expansion on a PCIe-Gen4-x16 or PCIe-Gen3-x16 interface independent of the motherboard CPU.

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SMART Modular Technologies, Inc. (SMART) , a division of SGH (Nasdaq: SGH ) and a global leader in memory solutions, solid-state drives, and hybrid storage products announces its new SMART Kestral PCIe Optane Memory Add-in-Card (AIC) which is able to add up to 2TB of Optane Memory expansion on a PCIe-Gen4-x16 or PCIe-Gen3-x16 interface independent of the motherboard CPU.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220518006168/en/
SMART Modular Technologies' Kestral PCIe Optane Memory Add-in-Card (Photo: Business Wire)
SMARTs Kestral memory AICs are ideal for hyperscale, data center, and other similar environments that run large memory applications and would benefit from memory acceleration or system acceleration through computational storage.
For more information on SMART Kestral Memory AIC, visit the product page and technical brief at smartm.com or contact sales team at [email protected] .
*The stylized S and SMART as well as SMART Modular Technologies are trademarks or registered trademarks of SMART Modular Technologies, Inc. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.

SMART Modular Announces the SMART Kestral PCIe Optane Memory Add-in-Card to Enable Memory Expansion and Acceleration

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Tuesday, April 12, 2022

SMART Modular Technologies , Inc. (SMART), a division of SGH (Nasdaq: SGH ) and a global leader in memory solutions, solid-state drives, and hybrid storage products, announces its new SMART Kestral PCIe Optane Memory Add-in-Card (AIC), which is able to add up to 2TB of Optane Memory expansion on a PCIe-Gen4-x16 or PCIe-Gen3-x16 interface independent of the motherboard CPU.

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SMART Modular Technologies , Inc. (SMART), a division of SGH (Nasdaq: SGH ) and a global leader in memory solutions, solid-state drives, and hybrid storage products, announces its new SMART Kestral PCIe Optane Memory Add-in-Card (AIC), which is able to add up to 2TB of Optane Memory expansion on a PCIe-Gen4-x16 or PCIe-Gen3-x16 interface independent of the motherboard CPU.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220411005983/en/
SMARTs Kestral memory Add-In Card is ideal for hyperscale, data centers, and other applications that run large memory applications and can benefit from memory acceleration.
(Photo: Business Wire)
SMARTs Kestral memory AICs are ideal for hyperscale, data center, and other similar environments that run large memory applications, and would benefit from memory acceleration or system acceleration through computational storage.
For more information on SMART Kestral Memory AIC, visit the product page and technical brief at smartm.com or contact sales team at [email protected] .