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Renesas Introduces New Entry-Level RA0 MCU Series with Best-in-Class Power Consumption

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Software, Hardware, Data Management, Consumer Electronics, IOT (Internet of Things), Technology, Other Manufacturing, Construction & Property, Artificial Intelligence, Semiconductor, Security, Building Systems, Manufacturing, Combination, Arm, Automation, Temperature, M23, Environment, Internet of things, Business, LQFP, Embedded, Library, Internet, BOM, MCU, Renesas Electronics, TRNG, Family, QFN, HOCO, Ecosystem, BSP, Series, Multimedia, HMI, FSP, AES, Building, Mobile phone

Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today introduced the RA0 microcontroller (MCU) Series based on the Arm® Cortex®-M23 processor.

Key Points: 
  • Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today introduced the RA0 microcontroller (MCU) Series based on the Arm® Cortex®-M23 processor.
  • The new, low-cost RA0 devices offer the industry’s lowest overall power consumption for general purpose 32-bit MCUs.
  • In addition, Renesas offers a Software Standby mode in the new MCUs that reduces power consumption by a further 99 percent to a miniscule 0.2 µA.
  • Renesas is now shipping the first group in the RA0 Series, the RA0E1 Group.

Benefit Street Partners L.L.C. Announces Closing of $120 Million Loan on a Texas Office Portfolio

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
Professional Services, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Finance, Construction & Property, Asset Management, REIT, Silver, Commercial property, BSP, RMWC, City, CRE, Creativity, Real estate

(“BSP” or the “Company”) today announced the closing of a $120 million floating-rate senior loan to Silver Star Properties REIT (“Silver Star”), intended to facilitate the liquidation of Silver Star’s legacy real estate portfolio.

Key Points: 
  • (“BSP” or the “Company”) today announced the closing of a $120 million floating-rate senior loan to Silver Star Properties REIT (“Silver Star”), intended to facilitate the liquidation of Silver Star’s legacy real estate portfolio.
  • Silver Star expects to sell all current assets within their portfolio and subsequently acquire self-storage properties and transition to a self-storage REIT.
  • RMWC, a boutique private lender, provided a co-terminus second mortgage loan for $15 million at closing, for a combined loan of $135 million.
  • An inventory loan on office, retail, and industrial assets in three different cities is not something many lenders are capable of handling.

Tombigbee Fiber Enables First Responders to Deliver Lifesaving Services in Rural Mississippi With Free Wi-Fi Built on Calix SmartTown

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Public Policy, Government, Telecommunications, Networks, Internet, Hardware, Law Enforcement, Emergency Services, Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Cyberbullying, Organization, Bark, Wi-Fi, Partnership, Tombigbee River, Patient, NPS, Life, BSP, Mobile phone

“Parts of our communities cannot even access reliable cell service,” said Scott Hendrix, chief executive officer at Tombigbee Fiber and Tombigbee Electric Power Association.

Key Points: 
  • “Parts of our communities cannot even access reliable cell service,” said Scott Hendrix, chief executive officer at Tombigbee Fiber and Tombigbee Electric Power Association.
  • These are services every person deserves to have access to, regardless of where they live.”
    To transform how first responders in rural Mississippi save lives and service the community, Tombigbee leverages the capabilities of SmartTown and the complete Calix Broadband Platform .
  • To launch SmartTown to their communities across Lee and Itawamba counties, Tombigbee deployed the Calix GigaPro® p6he outdoor system in critical areas.
  • Tombigbee worked closely with the award-winning Calix Customer Success Services team to plan informational sessions for first responders and public officials.

New Renesas MCUs with High-Resolution Analog and Over-the-Air Update Support Help Customer Systems Conserve Energy

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
Apps, Applications, Mobile, Wireless, Technology, Semiconductor, Security, Software, Networks, Internet, Hardware, Data Management, Combination, Electricity, Temperature, M23, Sigma, Acceleration, Internet of things, Embedded, MCU, Renesas Electronics, FOTA, Digital filter, Ecosystem, BSP, Multimedia, ADC, FSP, AES

RA2A2 MCUs contribute to the digitalization of conventional systems with key features including high-level analog sensing, FOTA support, 8KHz/4KHz hybrid sampling, and AES hardware accelerator functions.

Key Points: 
  • RA2A2 MCUs contribute to the digitalization of conventional systems with key features including high-level analog sensing, FOTA support, 8KHz/4KHz hybrid sampling, and AES hardware accelerator functions.
  • When the end-systems are digitalized, it is possible to analyze individual systems status seamlessly for further energy-efficient, streamlining system operation.
  • The adoption of smart meters with NILM is the most cost-effective and scalable solution for increasing energy efficiency and lowering energy consumption.
  • “Renesas has worked closely with our customers to understand their requirements for next-generation systems that can support critical energy conservation goals,” said Akihiro Kuroda, Vice President of the Embedded Processing 2nd Division at Renesas.

Calix Outperforms on Standards With the World’s Only Systems Portfolio That Is Both TR-369 and TR-398 Certified

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Security, Telecommunications, Software, Networks, Internet, Hardware, Data Management, Certification, FBA, Wi-Fi, BBF, Broadband Forum, International Telecommunication Union, Safety, BSP, ITU, Mobile phone

Calix maintains one of only four systems to achieve TR-369 certification, while simultaneously owning nearly half of TR-398 compliant systems.

Key Points: 
  • Calix maintains one of only four systems to achieve TR-369 certification, while simultaneously owning nearly half of TR-398 compliant systems.
  • Calix has a proven record of leadership in supporting and implementing open global standards.
  • As all GigaSpire BLAST systems run on a common operating system, the certification extends to the entire portfolio.
  • Notably, the Calix GigaSpire BLAST u4 is one of only four residential Wi-Fi systems in the industry with TR-369 certification .

Jennifer Garson Announced as Senior Vice President at Boundary Stone Partners

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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WASHINGTON, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Jennifer Garson joins Boundary Stone Partners (BSP) as a Senior Vice President. Garson served for more than 15 years at the U.S. Department of Energy where she was most recently the Director of the Water Power Technologies Office in the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. The announcement comes after a wave of new hires reflecting the continued expansion of BSP's influence and insight into the evolving energy sector.

Key Points: 
  • Operating at the intersection of technology, finance, and policy, BSP brings on expert from the U.S. Department of Energy to continue its investment in supporting the energy ecosystem
    WASHINGTON, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Jennifer Garson joins Boundary Stone Partners (BSP) as a Senior Vice President.
  • The announcement comes after a wave of new hires reflecting the continued expansion of BSP's influence and insight into the evolving energy sector.
  • Prior to the Water Office, Garson was the Chief of Staff for the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Renewable Power.
  • In addition to Garson, Boundary Stone is pleased to welcome Ashna Singh.

Boundary Stone Partners Announces Emily Domenech as Senior Vice President

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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WASHINGTON, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Boundary Stone Partners (BSP) announced Emily Domenech will join the team as a Senior Vice President, bringing her years of experience serving House Republican leadership on Capitol Hill to benefit the firm's clients. BSP continues to grow, hiring experts across the energy ecosystem as the industry booms.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Boundary Stone Partners (BSP) announced Emily Domenech will join the team as a Senior Vice President, bringing her years of experience serving House Republican leadership on Capitol Hill to benefit the firm's clients.
  • Domenech joins BSP from the Office of Speaker Mike Johnson, where she held the position of Senior Policy Advisor to the Speaker of the House.
  • "We are excited to welcome Emily's expertise and perspective at Boundary Stone Partners."
  • In addition to Domenech, the following individuals have also joined the Boundary Stone ranks:
    Dane Bahnsen , Director - Bahnsen has joined BSP's D.C. office as a Director supporting client teams.

Calix Expands 24-Year Commitment to Rural America With Exclusive Ready.net Partnership To Simplify BEAD

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Data Management, Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Telecommunications, Networks, Internet, BSP, FCC, MDU, Geography, ARPU, Knowledge, Wi-Fi, Communication, Partnership

At the same time, Calix will be the exclusive broadband platform and managed services provider featured on the Ready.net platform.

Key Points: 
  • At the same time, Calix will be the exclusive broadband platform and managed services provider featured on the Ready.net platform.
  • Calix BSPs face urgent deadlines in 2024 to apply for BEAD—a once-in-a-generation $42 billion federal funding initiative to connect underserved areas across the United States.
  • In September 2023, Calix reaffirmed its commitment to “ Build America, Buy America ,” required by BEAD, to ensure customers leveraging its end-to-end broadband platform and Wi-Fi systems comply with federal funding requirements.
  • BEAD aligns to the vision Calix was founded on 24 years ago—to support rural USA and the BSPs that serve those communities.

With Major Marketing and Support Enhancements to SmartBiz, Calix Enables Broadband Providers To Accelerate Growth for 40 Million Small Businesses

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
Professional Services, Data Management, Technology, Small Business, Networks, Internet, Cloud, SSID, BSP, Connexin, Small business, Growth, Smart, Sega Saturn, Wi-Fi, Workflow

Today, Calix, Inc. (NYSE: CALX) released significant updates to Calix SmartBiz ™ that further accelerate growth for its customers and the small businesses they serve.

Key Points: 
  • Today, Calix, Inc. (NYSE: CALX) released significant updates to Calix SmartBiz ™ that further accelerate growth for its customers and the small businesses they serve.
  • These updates deliver multiple benefits for broadband service providers (BSPs), including the ability to onboard small business subscribers faster, expanded support capabilities, and deeper cloud insights to accelerate market penetration.
  • SmartBiz is a purpose-built small business solution that opens new revenue opportunities for BSPs to serve small businesses (approximately 40 million) across the United States , Canada , and the United Kingdom .
  • New guest Wi-Fi insights also help small business owners increase the effectiveness of revenue-generating marketing campaigns.

UATP Receives Patent Approval for Innovative New Payment Technology

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
AFP, BSP, UATP, Patent, Organization, United States patent law, AFPS, Travel, Online shopping

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- UATP, the global payment network that enables organizations to simplify payment processes to expand their payment capabilities, has received approval from the US Patent and Trademark Office for patented Enhanced Intermediate Server technology that will improve the speed, efficiency and control of processing transactions for merchants utilizing the UATP One platform. This is the second patent UATP has received for its payment technology since 2021, reflecting its commitment to innovation and exploring new ways to add value for its clients.

Key Points: 
  • The second patent awarded to UATP since 2021 covers technology that speeds and streamlines transactions between acquirers and the UATP One platform.
  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- UATP , the global payment network that enables organizations to simplify payment processes to expand their payment capabilities, has received approval from the US Patent and Trademark Office for patented Enhanced Intermediate Server technology that will improve the speed, efficiency and control of processing transactions for merchants utilizing the UATP One platform.
  • This is the second patent UATP has received for its payment technology since 2021, reflecting its commitment to innovation and exploring new ways to add value for its clients.
  • The patent for the parsing engine is the second patent awarded to UATP since 2021, when its Alternative Forms of Payment (AFP) processing solution, Ceptor, was granted patent protection.