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UAE’s Falcon 40B, World’s Top-Ranked AI Model from Technology Innovation Institute, is Now Royalty-Free

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
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The Technology Innovation Institute’s (TII) Falcon 40B, the UAE’s leading large-scale open-source AI model, is now free of royalties for commercial and research use, in response to global demand for inclusive access to AI.

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  • The Technology Innovation Institute’s (TII) Falcon 40B, the UAE’s leading large-scale open-source AI model, is now free of royalties for commercial and research use, in response to global demand for inclusive access to AI.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230531005608/en/
    UAE’s Falcon 40B, World’s Top-Ranked AI Model is Now Royalty-free (Photo: AETOSWire)
    Ranked #1 globally on Hugging Face’s leaderboard for large language models (LLMs), Falcon 40B outperforms competitors like Meta’s LLaMA and Stability AI’s StableLM.
  • Under the permissive Apache 2.0 software license, Falcon 40B end-users have access to any patent covered by the software in question.
  • We’re committed to using technology to unify humanity and future-proof our world.”
    For more information about the current open sourced Falcon 40B AI model and registration, please visit: FalconLLM.TII.ae .

Epson Ribbon-Cutting Celebrates Completed Los Alamitos Headquarters Focused on Optimizing Productivity, Sustainability and Hybrid Collaboration

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023
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LOS ALAMITOS, Calif., May 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Epson, a global technology leader, hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new Los Alamitos-based headquarters on Tuesday, May 9 at 3131 Katella Ave. The ceremony featured remarks from Los Alamitos Mayor Tanya Doby, Epson America president and CEO Keith Kratzberg and Seiko Epson Director Koichi Kubota. Local government officials Ana Lasso from the California Office of Sustainability and Zechariah Jauregui from U.S. House of Representatives District 45, along with community representatives and non-profit leaders, were also in attendance. 

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  • The ceremony featured remarks from Los Alamitos Mayor Tanya Doby, Epson America president and CEO Keith Kratzberg and Seiko Epson Director Koichi Kubota.
  • Epson celebrates new Los Alamitos headquarters focused on productivity, sustainability and hybrid collaboration
    The new campus serves as Epson's corporate headquarters for the U.S., Canada and Latin America, overseeing operations for home, office, commercial, and industrial printing, visual communications, wearables, robotics, microdevices, and manufacturing.
  • By leveraging Epson technologies, we've optimized the space to boost productivity and foster collaboration, while prioritizing sustainability, community engagement, and employee work-life balance," said Kratzberg.
  • Environmentally Focused Building Initiatives – The new Epson Campus allows opportunities for Epson to further its commitment to environmental sustainability.

Fusus Honored With Multiple Stevie® Awards For The 2023 American Business Awards®

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
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PEACHTREE CORNERS, Ga., May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Fusus was named the winner of a Gold Stevie® Award in the Achievement in Technology Innovation category and a Bronze Stevie® Award in the Most Innovative Tech Company of the Year with up to 2,500 employees in The 21st Annual American Business Awards®.

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  • Fusus was honored with multiple awards through the American Business Awards, which are the United States premier business awards program for public and private, for-profit and non-profit, large and small companies.
  • The American Business Awards are the U.S.A.'s premier business awards program.
  • All organizations operating in the U.S.A. are eligible to submit nominations – public and private, for-profit and non-profit, large and small.
  • "Fusus is proud to have been honored with multiple Stevie® Awards," said Chris Lindenau, CEO of Fusus.

Partnership in global CCUS initiative leverages international investment in three Alberta-led projects

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023
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EDMONTON, Alberta, April 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Three Alberta-led carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) projects are receiving funding as part of Emissions Reduction Alberta’s (ERA) international partnership with Accelerating CCS Technologies (ACT).

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  • EDMONTON, Alberta, April 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Three Alberta-led carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) projects are receiving funding as part of Emissions Reduction Alberta’s (ERA) international partnership with Accelerating CCS Technologies (ACT).
  • These innovative Alberta-based projects were selected through the ACT consortium’s ACT4 Call.
  • Successful projects required a consortium consisting of at least two eligible applicants from at least two countries/regions participating in ACT4 Call.
  • In addition to leveraging international funding for CCUS initiatives, the partnership with innovation organizations around the world represents a significant opportunity for future collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Renowned National Defense Technologist Dr. Georgianna Shea Joins Cybeats Advisory Board

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Thursday, April 20, 2023
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TORONTO, April 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Cybeats Technologies Corp. ("Cybeats'' or the "Company") (CSE: CYBT) (OTCQB: CYBCF) is pleased to announce the appointment of esteemed cybersecurity expert Dr. Georgianna Shea to its advisory board.

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  • TORONTO, April 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Cybeats Technologies Corp. ("Cybeats'' or the "Company") (CSE: CYBT) (OTCQB: CYBCF) is pleased to announce the appointment of esteemed cybersecurity expert Dr. Georgianna Shea to its advisory board.
  • Dr. Georgianna Shea serves as Chief Technologist at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies' Center on Cyber and Technology Innovation (CCTI) and Transformative Cyber Innovation Lab (TCIL).
  • Her extensive expertise, leadership skills, and proven track record make Dr. Shea an invaluable addition to Cybeats' advisory board.
  • "I am honored and enthused to join Cybeats' advisory board and look forward to working closely with the team to help advance their cybersecurity efforts to enable data-driven decision capabilities that lead to improved cybersecurity," said Dr. Georgianna Shea, Cybeats Advisor.

Xixian New Area Embraces a Future of Growth and Possibilities with the 2023 Qinchuangyuan Talent Activity Week Launched

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023
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XI'AN, China, April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2023 Qinchuangyuan Talent Activity Week (the Talent Week), co-hosted by the Party Working Committee of Xixian New Area and Xi'an Jiaotong University, achieved great success.

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  • XI'AN, China, April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2023 Qinchuangyuan Talent Activity Week (the Talent Week), co-hosted by the Party Working Committee of Xixian New Area and Xi'an Jiaotong University, achieved great success.
  • The aim is to strengthen Xixian's talent attraction and gathering platform capabilities through the construction of the Qinchuangyuan platform.
  • The overall concept of the Qinchuangyuan Talent Activity Week includes sections such as the Talent Summit Forum, Global Talent Seeking, Talent Lecture Hall, Entering Qinchuangyuan, and Science and Technology Innovation Achievement Exhibition, with over 30 different activities organized.
  • In the future, Xixian New Area will build a Talent Block for Qinchuangyuan in three dimensions: Talent, Industry, and Talent Seeking.

Xixian New Area Embraces a Future of Growth and Possibilities with the 2023 Qinchuangyuan Talent Activity Week Launched

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023
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XI'AN, China, April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2023 Qinchuangyuan Talent Activity Week (the Talent Week), co-hosted by the Party Working Committee of Xixian New Area and Xi'an Jiaotong University, achieved great success.

Key Points: 
  • XI'AN, China, April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2023 Qinchuangyuan Talent Activity Week (the Talent Week), co-hosted by the Party Working Committee of Xixian New Area and Xi'an Jiaotong University, achieved great success.
  • The aim is to strengthen Xixian's talent attraction and gathering platform capabilities through the construction of the Qinchuangyuan platform.
  • The overall concept of the Qinchuangyuan Talent Activity Week includes sections such as the Talent Summit Forum, Global Talent Seeking, Talent Lecture Hall, Entering Qinchuangyuan, and Science and Technology Innovation Achievement Exhibition, with over 30 different activities organized.
  • In the future, Xixian New Area will build a Talent Block for Qinchuangyuan in three dimensions: Talent, Industry, and Talent Seeking.

Yili Group Wins 17 World Food Innovation Awards

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Friday, March 24, 2023
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LONDON, March 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The winners of the World Food Innovation Awards 2023 were announced at the International Food and Drink Event (IFE) on March 20 in the UK.

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  • LONDON, March 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The winners of the World Food Innovation Awards 2023 were announced at the International Food and Drink Event (IFE) on March 20 in the UK.
  • With outstanding performance in innovation, Yili Group became the biggest winner with the most awards.
  • Together with its subsidiary Ausnutria Dairy, the company took one top prize, notably ranked among finalists for 13 awards and received commendation for three more awards.
  • Meanwhile, AMBPOMIAL Youqier, a unique combination of a sparkling drink and a yogurt product, was also named a finalist for the Dairy Product and Food Innovation awards.

Yili Group Wins 17 World Food Innovation Awards

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Friday, March 24, 2023
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LONDON, March 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The winners of the World Food Innovation Awards 2023 were announced at the International Food and Drink Event (IFE) on March 20 in the UK.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, March 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The winners of the World Food Innovation Awards 2023 were announced at the International Food and Drink Event (IFE) on March 20 in the UK.
  • With outstanding performance in innovation, Yili Group became the biggest winner with the most awards.
  • Together with its subsidiary Ausnutria Dairy, the company took one top prize, notably ranked among finalists for 13 awards and received commendation for three more awards.
  • Meanwhile, AMBPOMIAL Youqier, a unique combination of a sparkling drink and a yogurt product, was also named a finalist for the Dairy Product and Food Innovation awards.

GDIT Expands Scientific and Climate Support to EPA with Contract Awards Totaling $380 Million

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023
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The contracts expand the company's technology and scientific research and support services to enable the agency's critical environmental and climate initiatives.

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  • The contracts expand the company's technology and scientific research and support services to enable the agency's critical environmental and climate initiatives.
  • The Superfund Quality and Sample Support (QSS) contract is valued at $195 million with one two-year base period and three two-year option periods.
  • Under QSS, GDIT will provide program support and infrastructure through the application of technical, scientific, analytical chemistry and information technology services to the EPA Office of Superfund Remediation and Technology Innovation.
  • The second award is a new technical support contract to enable the EPA to protect and secure the nation's drinking water and wastewater infrastructure.