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San Franciscans stand ready to swap their cars for public transport

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Although driving is the primary mode of transport for commuters (77%), 50% of commutes also involve public transport.

Key Points: 
  • Although driving is the primary mode of transport for commuters (77%), 50% of commutes also involve public transport.
  • San Franciscans are clear that public transport is the easiest way to travel in their city, with 68% saying that public transport is convenient vs 40% who find driving convenient.
  • The research shows that 80% of San Franciscans would prioritise investment in public transport over driving and a majority (56%) back the idea of increased road charges to pay for it.
  • San Franciscan’s are clear that public transport is more convenient than driving, and a striking four in five would like to see more investment in the city’s transport infrastructure.

Ordibank Integrates with Portal DeFi for Bitcoin-Based Lending and Borrowing Through Trustless Cross-Chain Swaps

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Portal is the first trust-minimized, cross-chain swaps that involve no bridges, custody, or wrapping.

Key Points: 
  • Portal is the first trust-minimized, cross-chain swaps that involve no bridges, custody, or wrapping.
  • This will unlock custodian-less cross-chain swap functionality for Ordibank, bringing with it fresh inbound liquidity and transaction volume via non-Bitcoin chains into Ordibank’s Bitcoin-based money market platform.
  • The integration with Portal will extend the capabilities of our lending and borrowing to different chains without any of the complications associated with bridges.
  • This also means that CBTC is purchasable outside of Ordibank’s ecosystem in any app or marketplace powered by Portal Swaps.

Cylus Appoints Yagi Makoto, Former General Manager of Nippon Signal, as Strategic Advisor

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

NEW YORK, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cylus, the leader in rail tech cybersecurity, proudly announces the company's appointment of Yagi Makoto as a new Strategic Advisor.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cylus, the leader in rail tech cybersecurity, proudly announces the company's appointment of Yagi Makoto as a new Strategic Advisor.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Yagi Makoto to the Cylus team," said Amir Levintal, CEO and Co-founder of Cylus.
  • Yagi Makoto's career spans various roles within the rail sector, including over three decades as the General Manager of Nippon Signal.
  • With Yagi Makoto's appointment, Cylus reaffirms its commitment to providing a comprehensive approach to cybersecurity for the rail industry.

Parsons Wins $40 Million Contract to Deliver Engineering Expertise to Bay Area Rapid Transit

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Monday, June 12, 2023

CENTREVILLE, Va., June 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN) announced today that the company was selected by Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) to continue delivering general engineering services (GES) to the transit agency through 2028.

Key Points: 
  • CENTREVILLE, Va., June 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN) announced today that the company was selected by Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) to continue delivering general engineering services (GES) to the transit agency through 2028.
  • “BART provides pivotal connections for those who work, play, and visit the Bay Area,” said Peter Torrellas, president, Connected Communities business unit for Parsons.
  • The company has worked with hundreds of rail and transit operators around the world to develop sustainable solutions that create greater mobility and provide long-term economic and social benefits.
  • To learn more about Parsons’ rail and transit expertise, visit Parsons.com/rail-transit .

Global Railway Signaling Systems Markets Report, 2021-2022 & 2022-2030: Stiff Competition from Chinese Players vs Established Global Players Such as ALSTOM, SIMEMENS, and Thales - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, June 8, 2023

Increasing demand for advance controlling systems and rising high-speed railway projects will drive the demand for railway signaling systems.

Key Points: 
  • Increasing demand for advance controlling systems and rising high-speed railway projects will drive the demand for railway signaling systems.
  • The market for railway signaling systems expected to witness significant growth with the deployment of communication-based train control (CBTC) and other advanced signaling techniques.
  • Rising investment in urban transportation particularly in railway networks is increasing the demand for CBTC systems globally for efficient rail traffic management.
  • Hitachi, Toshiba, and China Railway Signal and Communication Co are prominent players in the Asia Pacific railway Signaling systems market.

21Shares Unveils World's First Crypto Staking Index ETP

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023

ZURICH, Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 21Shares AG ("21Shares"), the world's largest issuer of cryptocurrency exchange traded products (ETPs) and a subsidiary of 21.co, today unveiled the 21Shares Staking Basket Index ETP (Ticker: STAKE) – the world's first crypto staking index ETP offering diversified staking income. The index represents the first-ever basket product of crypto assets that provide exposure to staking rewards while tracking the performance of underlying staked cryptos through a single ETP. The 21Shares staking index methodology used for this product was built in collaboration with Swedish index provider Vinter.

Key Points: 
  • ZURICH, Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 21Shares AG ("21Shares"), the world's largest issuer of cryptocurrency exchange traded products (ETPs) and a subsidiary of 21.co , today unveiled the 21Shares Staking Basket Index ETP (Ticker: STAKE) – the world's first crypto staking index ETP offering diversified staking income.
  • The 21Shares staking index methodology used for this product was built in collaboration with Swedish index provider Vinter.
  • The 21Shares Staking Basket Index ETP tracks proof-of-stake (PoS) cryptocurrencies, including Binance Coin, Cardano, Cosmos, Polkadot, Solana, and Tezos.
  • This launch follows the success of 21Shares' existing single asset staking products – 21Shares Solana Staking ETP and 21Shares Tezos Staking ETP .

Insights on the Connected Rail Global Market to 2031 - Rising Use of Rail Data in Development of Trains and Passenger Services is Driving Growth - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, November 17, 2022

The connected rail transmits bi-directional data among trains and the network control center, which is the central processing unit of the train management system.

Key Points: 
  • The connected rail transmits bi-directional data among trains and the network control center, which is the central processing unit of the train management system.
  • A connected rail system provides onboard passengers on the train with Wi-Fi services inside the train and on the platform.
  • This study presents analytical depiction of the global connected rail analysis along with current the trends and future estimations to depict imminent investment pockets.
  • The report presents information related to the key drivers, restraints, and opportunities of the global connected rail with a detailed impact analysis.

Global Connected Rail Market Report 2022 to 2027 - Open Gateway for Telecommunication Providers Presents Opportunities - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, November 3, 2022

The connected rail market is estimated to be USD 94.6 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach USD 124.5 billion by 2027, at a CAGR of 5.6%.

Key Points: 
  • The connected rail market is estimated to be USD 94.6 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach USD 124.5 billion by 2027, at a CAGR of 5.6%.
  • In addition, investment in rail digitalization to provide services such as passenger information, train tracks, and others would boost the market for the connected rail system.
  • The connected public transportation also provides efficient traffic management and a convenient traveling experience, but the slow growth in developing countries would affect the overall growth of the connected rail market.
  • The increasing use of technology in railways presents several opportunities for connected rail technology manufacturers.

Mobile Video Surveillance Market Worth $3.6 billion by 2027 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

CHICAGO, Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mobile video surveillance market is projected to grow from USD 2.4 billion in 2022 to USD 3.6 billion by 2027; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.7% during the forecast periodaccording to a new report by MarketsandMarkets.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mobile video surveillance market is projected to grow from USD 2.4 billion in 2022 to USD 3.6 billion by 2027; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.7% during the forecast periodaccording to a new report by MarketsandMarkets.
  • Market for IP video surveillance cameras to grow at higher CAGR during the forecast period.
  • Market for military & defense vertical to register the highest CAGR for video surveillance market.
  • Mobile video surveillance is widely used in the military and aerospace segment for different applications, such as patrolling national borders (border security) and search and rescue missions.

Mobile Video Surveillance Market Worth $3.6 billion by 2027 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

CHICAGO, Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mobile video surveillance market is projected to grow from USD 2.4 billion in 2022 to USD 3.6 billion by 2027; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.7% during the forecast periodaccording to a new report by MarketsandMarkets.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mobile video surveillance market is projected to grow from USD 2.4 billion in 2022 to USD 3.6 billion by 2027; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.7% during the forecast periodaccording to a new report by MarketsandMarkets.
  • Market for IP video surveillance cameras to grow at higher CAGR during the forecast period.
  • Market for military & defense vertical to register the highest CAGR for video surveillance market.
  • Mobile video surveillance is widely used in the military and aerospace segment for different applications, such as patrolling national borders (border security) and search and rescue missions.