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The IIA Names Benito Ybarra Executive Vice President of Global Standards, Guidance, and Certifications

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Friday, October 27, 2023
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He will work closely with The IIA's International Internal Audit Standards Board (IIASB), the Professional Certifications Board (PCB), and the Global Guidance Council (GGC).

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  • He will work closely with The IIA's International Internal Audit Standards Board (IIASB), the Professional Certifications Board (PCB), and the Global Guidance Council (GGC).
  • "With over 25 years in internal audit leadership globally, Benito brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our organization," said IIA President and CEO Anthony Pugliese, CIA, CPA, CGMA, CITP.
  • Further, Ybarra has already made substantial contributions to The IIA in various senior volunteer roles.
  • Additionally, Ybarra actively participated as a member of The IIA International Professional Issues and Guidance Committee and served as President of the IIA North America's Austin, Texas chapter.

Summer Lawton named South Central Texas office leader for HNTB

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
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AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- HNTB Corporation, a leading infrastructure solutions firm, has named Summer Lawton, PLA, ASLA, South Central Texas office leader and vice president, overseeing offices in Austin, El Paso, Round Rock and San Antonio. She succeeds former office leader Scott Haywood, who was appointed to HNTB Central Division president.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- HNTB Corporation , a leading infrastructure solutions firm, has named Summer Lawton, PLA, ASLA , South Central Texas office leader and vice president, overseeing offices in Austin, El Paso, Round Rock and San Antonio.
  • She succeeds former office leader Scott Haywood , who was appointed to HNTB Central Division president.
  • "She has a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities in the region and will successfully guide the South Central Texas offices to unprecedented heights of success."
  • "I am thrilled to take on this new role and to lead HNTB's talented South Central Texas team," said Lawton.

Greenman-Pedersen Inc. Promotes Paul Vinik to Executive Vice President/Florida Branch Manager

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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to the position of Executive Vice President/Florida Branch Manager.

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  • to the position of Executive Vice President/Florida Branch Manager.
  • Paul Vinik joined GPI in January 2017 and has since played a pivotal role in the growth and success of the Corrosion Protection division.
  • As the Cathodic Protection Services Manager, he has overseen coatings and corrosion services throughout the Southeast, delivering innovative solutions to critical infrastructure projects.
  • Greenman-Pedersen Inc. congratulates Paul Vinik on this well-deserved promotion and looks forward to his continued contributions to the organization's success.

Raytheon and Texas A&M Establish Texas' First Laser Weapon Test Site

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Saturday, September 30, 2023
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BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Sept. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On Sept. 21 and 22, Raytheon, an RTX company, conducted an open-air test of an operational laser weapon on the Texas A&M-RELLIS campus at the George H.W. Bush Combat Development Complex (BCDC). Raytheon's high-energy lasers (HEL) are combat-ready weapons that use silent, invisible beams of light to destroy drone threats at great distances. The open-air test was the first such shot of a laser weapon in the State of Texas, creating a new capability to advance critical defense technologies.

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  • BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Sept. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On Sept. 21 and 22, Raytheon, an RTX company, conducted an open-air test of an operational laser weapon on the Texas A&M-RELLIS campus at the George H.W.
  • The open-air test was the first such shot of a laser weapon in the State of Texas, creating a new capability to advance critical defense technologies.
  • The 15-kilowatt laser weapon is the ninth Raytheon has produced in McKinney, Texas.
  • With the successful test on the BCDC Innovation Proving Ground (IPG), Raytheon can now design, produce and test laser weapons in Texas.

HILCO REAL ESTATE ANNOUNCES THE SALE OF TWO EXCEPTIONAL MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT SITES IN AUSTIN, TEXAS

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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NORTHBROOK, Ill., Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hilco Real Estate, LLC (HRE) announces November 9, 2023, as the managed bid deadline for the sale of two mixed-use development sites located near downtown Austin, Texas.

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  • NORTHBROOK, Ill., Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hilco Real Estate, LLC (HRE) announces November 9, 2023, as the managed bid deadline for the sale of two mixed-use development sites located near downtown Austin, Texas.
  • Nearing completion in the entitlement process, these sites offer a combined total of approximately 650 proposed residential units.
  • Minutes from downtown, this 3.4-acre mixed-use parcel has zoning entitlements for the development of over 300 residential units situated above ground floor commercial space.
  • Interested buyers should review the detailed sale terms for requirements in order to participate in the sale process available on HRE's website.

Appian is Transforming Business Registrations and Services in the Texas Secretary of State's Office

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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MCLEAN, Va., Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Appian (Nasdaq: APPN) today announced its partnership with the Texas Secretary of State's Business Services & Public Filings Division to accelerate end-to-end process automation in government operations. This partnership aims to transform the entire lifecycle of business registrations and secure transactions in the state of Texas, replacing the existing system with the Appian AI Process Platform. The Business Services Division deployed their first Appian application for trademark registration in just seven weeks.

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  • This partnership aims to transform the entire lifecycle of business registrations and secure transactions in the state of Texas, replacing the existing system with the Appian AI Process Platform .
  • The Business Services Division deployed their first Appian application for trademark registration in just seven weeks.
  • Appian partners with the Texas Secretary of State to accelerate end-to-end process automation in government operations.
  • The partnership with Appian will modernize user experiences for the general public, business owners, third-party business administrators, and in-house staff.

Texas Department of Public Safety Selects Mission Critical Partners to Modernize Statewide Criminal Justice Information Systems and Operations

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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STATE COLLEGE, Pa., Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mission Critical Partners (MCP), a leader in providing consulting and managed services to public safety and justice organizations, announced today it was awarded a five-year contract to modernize the criminal justice systems and operations used by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to support its Crime Records Division (CRD).

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  • STATE COLLEGE, Pa., Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mission Critical Partners (MCP) , a leader in providing consulting and managed services to public safety and justice organizations, announced today it was awarded a five-year contract to modernize the criminal justice systems and operations used by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to support its Crime Records Division (CRD).
  • We are honored to partner with such an innovative organization as Texas DPS as it embarks on its multiyear journey to modernize its criminal-justice information systems.
  • The project will focus on as many as 14 interrelated criminal-justice systems vital to the state's law enforcement and authorized non-criminal justice agencies.
  • "We are honored to partner with such an innovative organization as Texas DPS as it embarks on its multiyear journey to modernize its criminal-justice information systems," said Darrin Reilly, MCP's president and chief executive officer.

Hit a home run with the new Texas Rangers Plate!

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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It's time to take me out to the ballgame with the brand-new official Texas Rangers license plate now available for all fans.

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  • It's time to take me out to the ballgame with the brand-new official Texas Rangers license plate now available for all fans.
  • With the new Texas Rangers license plate proudly displayed on your car, you can bring the spirit of the ballgame with you wherever you go.
  • Tailgates, road trips, and daily commutes will all become opportunities to showcase your unwavering support for the Rangers.
  • "Real Rangers fans have Rangers plates," says Steve Farrar, CEO at My Plates.

CampusGuard's InfoSec Awareness Training Certified by the Texas Department of Information Resources

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
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LINCOLN, Neb., Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CampusGuard, a full-service cybersecurity and compliance services firm, received certification to implement its Information Security Awareness training for state and local government employees from the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR), effective September 1, 2023.

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  • LINCOLN, Neb., Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CampusGuard, a full-service cybersecurity and compliance services firm, received certification to implement its Information Security Awareness training for state and local government employees from the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR), effective September 1, 2023.
  • According to Section 2054.519 of the Texas Government Code , CampusGuard's cybersecurity training program met the required criteria:
    focus on forming information security habits and procedures that protect information resources;
    teach best practices for detecting, assessing, reporting, and addressing information security threats; and
    "CampusGuard delivers comprehensive online training promoting employee engagement and comprehension, while satisfying all compliance requirements and information security needs," said Katie Johnson, manager, operations support and online training product lead for CampusGuard.
  • All state and local government entities must train their employees annually using a certified training program.
  • Learn how CampusGuard's Online Training Program can help your organization meet compliance regulations and reinforce cybersecurity best practices with your employees.

Dana Safety Supply Announces 33rd Location: San Antonio, Texas

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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GREENSBORO, N.C., July 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dana Safety Supply, the nation’s largest Public Safety Equipment provider with vehicle upfit capabilities, announces the addition of a new location in San Antonio, Texas.

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  • GREENSBORO, N.C., July 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dana Safety Supply, the nation’s largest Public Safety Equipment provider with vehicle upfit capabilities, announces the addition of a new location in San Antonio, Texas.
  • “Our new Texas location will support the greater San Antonio metropolitan area and our existing and new customers in the South Central and South West Texas area,” says David Russo, President and CEO of Dana Safety Supply.
  • Dana Safety Supply is also noteworthy as the supplier and installer of their BallisTech™ vehicle up-armoring solution for the Texas Department of Public Safety, including bullet-resistant windshields, side-glass, and door panel inserts.
  • For additional information on Dana Safety Supply, please visit the company’s website at www.danasafetysupply.com.