Associate Director of National Intelligence and Chief Information Officer

Tourmaline Partners Hires Industry Veteran Brett Fischer as Managing Director

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021

Brett Fischer has joined as Managing Director, supporting business development and strengthening relationships with existing clients.

Key Points: 
  • Brett Fischer has joined as Managing Director, supporting business development and strengthening relationships with existing clients.
  • In addition, Michael Maloney has joined as a Director on the firms U.S. operations team, and Lavan Guruparan has joined as an Associate Director on Tourmalines Asia-Pacific (APAC) operations team.
  • Commenting on the new hire, Tourmaline CEO Aaron Hantman said: Were excited to welcome Brett to our team as we continue to respond to growing industry demand for outsourced trading services.
  • Tourmaline also announced the hiring of Michael Maloney as Director, US operations, and Lavan Guruparan as Associate Director, APAC operations.

Tourmaline Partners Hires Industry Veteran Brett Fischer as Managing Director

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, December 1, 2021

Brett Fischer has joined as Managing Director, supporting business development and strengthening relationships with existing clients.

Key Points: 
  • Brett Fischer has joined as Managing Director, supporting business development and strengthening relationships with existing clients.
  • In addition, Michael Maloney has joined as a Director on the firms U.S. operations team, and Lavan Guruparan has joined as an Associate Director on Tourmalines Asia-Pacific (APAC) operations team.
  • Commenting on the new hire, Tourmaline CEO Aaron Hantman said: Were excited to welcome Brett to our team as we continue to respond to growing industry demand for outsourced trading services.
  • Tourmaline also announced the hiring of Michael Maloney as Director, US operations, and Lavan Guruparan as Associate Director, APAC operations.

Integrated Solutions that can Plug the Security Gaps Arising from IT-OT Convergence to Find Increased Adoption

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Tuesday, November 23, 2021

SAN ANTONIO, Nov. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- As information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) converge, enterprises must decide how they will reconcile the vast differences in IT and OT security. Unlike the IT networks they connect with, OT networks are highly vulnerable to cyberattacks. The IT/OT industry is addressing this issue by implementing purpose-built, integrated security solutions that can natively onboard connections from both ends. These solutions, along with threat intelligence and analytics, are becoming increasingly crucial as organizations require actionable and straightforward insights into the growing complexity of their converged environments.

Key Points: 
  • The IT/OT industry is addressing this issue by implementing purpose-built, integrated security solutions that can natively onboard connections from both ends.
  • These solutions, along with threat intelligence and analytics, are becoming increasingly crucial as organizations require actionable and straightforward insights into the growing complexity of their converged environments.
  • It explores the need to implement an integrated solution to address the security challenges created by IT-OT convergence.
  • "The Siemens Extensible Security Testing Application (SiESTA) is a framework to carry out comprehensive security checks associated within IT-OT network environments.

Integrated Solutions that can Plug the Security Gaps Arising from IT-OT Convergence to Find Increased Adoption

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, November 23, 2021

SAN ANTONIO, Nov. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- As information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) converge, enterprises must decide how they will reconcile the vast differences in IT and OT security. Unlike the IT networks they connect with, OT networks are highly vulnerable to cyberattacks. The IT/OT industry is addressing this issue by implementing purpose-built, integrated security solutions that can natively onboard connections from both ends. These solutions, along with threat intelligence and analytics, are becoming increasingly crucial as organizations require actionable and straightforward insights into the growing complexity of their converged environments.

Key Points: 
  • The IT/OT industry is addressing this issue by implementing purpose-built, integrated security solutions that can natively onboard connections from both ends.
  • These solutions, along with threat intelligence and analytics, are becoming increasingly crucial as organizations require actionable and straightforward insights into the growing complexity of their converged environments.
  • It explores the need to implement an integrated solution to address the security challenges created by IT-OT convergence.
  • "The Siemens Extensible Security Testing Application (SiESTA) is a framework to carry out comprehensive security checks associated within IT-OT network environments.

Synthetic Turf Council Announces First Female President and CEO

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Monday, November 22, 2021

FOREST HILL, Md., Nov. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Synthetic Turf Council (STC) has named Melanie Taylor as its first female president and CEO of the national non-profit trade association for the synthetic turf industry.

Key Points: 
  • FOREST HILL, Md., Nov. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Synthetic Turf Council (STC) has named Melanie Taylor as its first female president and CEO of the national non-profit trade association for the synthetic turf industry.
  • "The STC is very fortunate to have Melanie," said Todd DeWolfe, Chairman of the STC Board of Directors and Vice President of Business Development and Research, AstroTurf.
  • The STC is the world's largest organization representing the synthetic turf industry.
  • It is a resource for current, credible, and independent research on the safety and environmental impact of synthetic turf, as well as technical guidance on the selection, installation, maintenance, and environmentally responsible disposal of synthetic turf.

ISPE Publishes ISPE Good Practice Guide: Good Engineering Practice (Second Edition)

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Monday, November 22, 2021

NORTH BETHESDA, Md., Nov. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE) announces the release of its latest Guide in November 2021, ISPE Good Practice Guide: Good Engineering Practice (Second Edition) .

Key Points: 
  • NORTH BETHESDA, Md., Nov. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE) announces the release of its latest Guide in November 2021, ISPE Good Practice Guide: Good Engineering Practice (Second Edition) .
  • The ISPE Good Practice Guide: Good Engineering Practice (Second Edition) defines the practices and processes under Good Engineering Practice (GEP) that support and enable the design, delivery, and operation of engineered systems.
  • The scope of GEP covers the complete lifecycle of engineering projects and engineered systems from conceptual design to retirement.
  • Purchase the ISPE Good Practice Guide: Good Engineering Practice (Second Edition) online either digitally or in a bound copy, at ISPE.org/Publications/Guidance-Documents .

5G's Ability to Support Diverse Use Cases Across Multiple Industries Fuels Adoption in Asia-Pacific

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Friday, November 19, 2021

Its unique ability to help enterprises deliver next-generation customer experiences through enhanced reliability, low latency and optimized power consumption will help mobile operators generate significant growth opportunities.

Key Points: 
  • Its unique ability to help enterprises deliver next-generation customer experiences through enhanced reliability, low latency and optimized power consumption will help mobile operators generate significant growth opportunities.
  • Mobile operators and the industry need to focus on promising and viable use cases to scale and tap into the enterprise segment.
  • Unlike 4G, 5G is not exclusive to mobile operators," noted Quah Mei Lee, Associate Director, ICT Research at Frost & Sullivan.
  • "Rapidly evolving customer preferences also will accelerate 5G adoption as the technology can encourage innovation, leading to new business models with better prospects."

5G's Ability to Support Diverse Use Cases Across Multiple Industries Fuels Adoption in Asia-Pacific

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Friday, November 19, 2021

SAN ANTONIO, Nov. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Frost & Sullivan's recent analysis, APAC 5G Connectivity Growth Opportunities, finds that 5G will be a key enabler of digital transformation and business success across industries in Asia-Pacific. Its unique ability to help enterprises deliver next-generation customer experiences through enhanced reliability, low latency and optimized power consumption will help mobile operators generate significant growth opportunities. As 5G is gradually launched across the region and backed by government initiatives, market revenues are expected to grow from $2.13 billion in 2020 to $13.90 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate of 45.5%.

Key Points: 
  • Its unique ability to help enterprises deliver next-generation customer experiences through enhanced reliability, low latency and optimized power consumption will help mobile operators generate significant growth opportunities.
  • Mobile operators and the industry need to focus on promising and viable use cases to scale and tap into the enterprise segment.
  • Unlike 4G, 5G is not exclusive to mobile operators," noted Quah Mei Lee, Associate Director, ICT Research at Frost & Sullivan.
  • "Rapidly evolving customer preferences also will accelerate 5G adoption as the technology can encourage innovation, leading to new business models with better prospects."

Dr. Debashish Bose and The Institute for Cancer Care at Mercy to Participate in Study of Nanoknife for Late Stage Pancreatic Cancer

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Thursday, November 18, 2021

Stage 3 means that the cancer has spread outside the pancreas, such as to the blood vessels near the pancreas.

Key Points: 
  • Stage 3 means that the cancer has spread outside the pancreas, such as to the blood vessels near the pancreas.
  • AngioDynamics is a global provider of industry-leading medical devices used worldwide for the treatment of cancer and peripheral vascular disease.
  • "The NanoKnife serves to permanently damage cancer cells that may be difficult to reach and treat with traditional methods.
  • Dr. Bose has been utilizing NanoKnife for treating later stage pancreatic cancer for more than 5 years with positive results.

COP26 continues the legacy of profit over people and planet, but the people will prevail

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Saturday, November 13, 2021

Instead, they wasted two weeks arguing over carbon markets, which will never be a real solution to address the climate crisis.

Key Points: 
  • Instead, they wasted two weeks arguing over carbon markets, which will never be a real solution to address the climate crisis.
  • But civil society will not accept inaction, even after the most inaccessible COP ever.
  • If governments do not act, people will hold polluting governments and corporations liable for their climate harms.
  • For a holistic analysis of COP26, see The Global Campaign to Demand Climate Justice's closing statement .