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GoGlobal Announces SOC 2 Certification for BlueOcean Platform, Strengthening Global HR Data Security and Reliability

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Miami, Florida--(Newsfile Corp. - March 6, 2024) - GoGlobal, a leader in international expansion and global human resources (HR) solutions, is pleased to announce its BlueOcean platform has achieved SOC 2 certification.

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  • Miami, Florida--(Newsfile Corp. - March 6, 2024) - GoGlobal, a leader in international expansion and global human resources (HR) solutions, is pleased to announce its BlueOcean platform has achieved SOC 2 certification.
  • Margaret Yip, Partner at GoGlobal, says, "Achieving SOC 2 certification for our BlueOcean platform, in tandem with our ISO 27001 accreditation , is a testament to our unwavering commitment to data protection.
  • The SOC 2 certification process, conducted by independent auditors from EY , affirms BlueOcean's compliance with the highest information security standards.
  • Achieving SOC 2 certification for our BlueOcean platform, in tandem with our ISO 27001 accreditation, is a testament to our unwavering commitment to data protection.

AIChE and IChemE Announce Webinar Series and Annual Conference to Advance Hydrogen as an Energy Carrier

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Monday, March 11, 2024

The webinar series will launch in the second quarter of 2024, and will include contributions from AIChE and IChemE.

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  • The webinar series will launch in the second quarter of 2024, and will include contributions from AIChE and IChemE.
  • Among the first offerings will be a session that considers “myths and realities” related to hydrogen and its use.
  • In 2025, the organizations will debut a joint annual conference focusing on the production and use of hydrogen.
  • The 2025 Hydrogen Technologies and Applications Conference will be held in North America, with the 2026 Conference being scheduled to take place in the UK.

Hepion Pharmaceuticals Strengthens Board of Directors with Appointment of Michael Purcell

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

EDISON, N.J., March 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hepion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:HEPA), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on therapeutic drug development for the treatment of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (“NASH”), fibrotic diseases, and other chronic diseases, today announced the appointment of Michael Purcell to the Company’s Board of Directors, effective March 5, 2024.

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  • EDISON, N.J., March 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hepion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:HEPA), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on therapeutic drug development for the treatment of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (“NASH”), fibrotic diseases, and other chronic diseases, today announced the appointment of Michael Purcell to the Company’s Board of Directors, effective March 5, 2024.
  • Mr. Purcell has more than 37 years of professional experience with Deloitte & Touche LLP, serving as a consultant from 2015 to 2017 and an Audit Partner from 1979 until 2015.
  • Mr. Purcell also currently serves as a financial advisor to several emerging growth companies.
  • Mr. Purcell has worked on a number of company boards and has served on the Board of Directors of CFG Bank since 2016, the Board of Directors of Hyperion Bank since 2018, and the Board of Directors of International Money Express, Inc. since 2018.

Arras Minerals Acquires the Highly Prospective “Tay” Porphyry Copper Target in Kazakhstan

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

The license covers 118 square kilometres in northeastern Kazakhstan and is located within the Bozshakol-Chingiz magmatic arc, an under-explored emerging porphyry province.

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  • The license covers 118 square kilometres in northeastern Kazakhstan and is located within the Bozshakol-Chingiz magmatic arc, an under-explored emerging porphyry province.
  • Tay is located 28 kilometres (“km”) to the north of the Bozshakol open pit copper-gold mine which is operated by Kaz Minerals.
  • Tay is 100% owned by Arras and is not included in the Teck-Arras Strategic Exploration Alliance announced on December 7, 2023.
  • Located 28 km north of the Kaz Minerals Bozshakol mine, a significant copper-gold operation with over one billion tonnes of reserves, producing 100,000+ tonnes of copper annually.

Michael J. Graff of Air Liquide Announced as Vice Chair of AIChE Foundation

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

NEW YORK, Feb. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE®) has announced the selection of Michael (Mike) J. Graff, Chairman and CEO of American Air Liquide Inc., and Executive Vice President of Air Liquide Group, as Vice Chair of the AIChE Foundation Board of Trustees.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE®) has announced the selection of Michael (Mike) J. Graff, Chairman and CEO of American Air Liquide Inc., and Executive Vice President of Air Liquide Group, as Vice Chair of the AIChE Foundation Board of Trustees.
  • Graff joins a team led by Jennifer Sinclair Curtis, Distinguished Professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of California, Davis.
  • Graff began his term as Vice Chair in January 2024, and he will succeed Curtis as Foundation Chair in 2026.
  • For more information about the AIChE Foundation and its projects, visit www.aiche.org/giving.

Chris Jackson, CEO of CyberloQ Technologies, Inc. and Luis Tujillo, Founder and Managing Partner of PAARC Consulting Outline the Evolution of Fraud in the Payments Industry and Their Efforts to Stop It

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

This in-depth conversation sheds light on their innovative strategies to combat cyber fraud, highlighting the impactful partnership between the two companies.

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  • This in-depth conversation sheds light on their innovative strategies to combat cyber fraud, highlighting the impactful partnership between the two companies.
  • Stay tuned to gain valuable insights from industry experts driving significant advancements in cybersecurity.
  • SOC 2, aka Service Organization Control Type 2, is a cybersecurity compliance framework developed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).
  • SCV's Stuart Smith engages with the minds behind CyberloQ Technologies, extracting the key factors driving the company's ascent in the tech world.

CORT Furniture Rental Promotes Doug Steil to Executive Vice President Operations, West

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

CORT Furniture Rental, the nation’s leading provider of furniture rental and destination services, is proud to announce the promotion of Doug Steil to Executive Vice President Operations, West.

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  • CORT Furniture Rental, the nation’s leading provider of furniture rental and destination services, is proud to announce the promotion of Doug Steil to Executive Vice President Operations, West.
  • In this new role, Doug will be responsible for overseeing the operational efficiency and growth of CORT across the Western region.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240306523356/en/
    Doug brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his new role, having previously served as the Senior Vice President of Operations for the West Coast.
  • "We are thrilled to announce Doug's promotion to Executive Vice President Operations, West," said Paula Newell, Chief Operating Officer of CORT.

Wai Ming Lau Elected Chairman of the Board of Directors of Deswell Industries

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Monday, February 26, 2024

Deswell Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: DSWL) is pleased to announce that the Board of Directors has unanimously elected Ms. Lau Wai Ming as Chairman of the Board, effective February 19, 2024.

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  • Deswell Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: DSWL) is pleased to announce that the Board of Directors has unanimously elected Ms. Lau Wai Ming as Chairman of the Board, effective February 19, 2024.
  • Ms. Lau was elected to the Board of Directors by the Company’s shareholders at the 2023 Annual Meeting of Shareholders on February 6, 2024.
  • Prior to joining the Company, Ms. Lau was an Executive Director at PAG Consulting where she headed the firm’s Global Human Capital operations.
  • Prior to PAG Consulting, Ms. Lau worked at Goldman Sachs for over 13 years, including serving as an Executive Director in Goldman Sachs’ Finance Division.

Viz.ai Announces Successful Completion of SOC 2 Type II + HIPAA Audits for Viz.ai One Platform

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Monday, February 26, 2024

Viz.ai, the leader in AI-powered disease detection and intelligent care coordination, today announced the completion of the Service Organization Control (SOC) 2 Type II + HIPAA audit, which includes both SOC 2 and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Key Points: 
  • Viz.ai, the leader in AI-powered disease detection and intelligent care coordination, today announced the completion of the Service Organization Control (SOC) 2 Type II + HIPAA audit, which includes both SOC 2 and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
  • Successful completion of this auditing standard developed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accounts (AICPA), further validates Viz.ai’s focus on security, compliance and responsible AI.
  • “We are proud to have achieved SOC 2 Type II compliance for the fourth year in a row,” said Tom Vaknin, Chief Information Security Officer at Viz.ai.
  • To learn more about SOC 2 audit and request the report, please visit the Viz.ai Trust Center .

MCR to Purchase BT Tower 

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

MCR, the third-largest hotel owner-operator in the U.S., has agreed to purchase the BT Tower — one of London’s tallest buildings — from BT Group.

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  • MCR, the third-largest hotel owner-operator in the U.S., has agreed to purchase the BT Tower — one of London’s tallest buildings — from BT Group.
  • MCR will own the 620-foot Tower and podium, encompassing a full London city block, freehold.
  • “We are proud to become owners and custodians of the iconic BT Tower,” says Tyler Morse, CEO and owner of MCR.
  • It’s been a privilege to adapt the TWA Flight Center into new use for future generations, as it will be the BT Tower.”
    Thomas Heatherwick, Founder and Design Director, Heatherwick Studio, said: “My team and I are thrilled to partner with MCR to reimagine the BT Tower.