DOS

DOS Labs Secures $2.45 Million Investment to Revolutionize Battle Royale Gaming with MetaDOS

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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Tortola, British Virgin Islands, April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DOS Labs , the visionary developer and publisher behind the highly anticipated battle royale game MetaDOS , has successfully raised $2.45 million in funding.

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  • Tortola, British Virgin Islands, April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DOS Labs , the visionary developer and publisher behind the highly anticipated battle royale game MetaDOS , has successfully raised $2.45 million in funding.
  • The infusion of capital will fuel the development and imminent launch of MetaDOS, a groundbreaking gaming experience that merges the adrenaline of battle royale gameplay with a unique “Time-as-currency” concept.
  • DOS Labs is concurrently developing DOS Chain, an Avalanche Subnet, to provide players with a seamless, zero-gas-fee experience.
  • “DOS Labs builds DOS (Decentralised Operating System) not only for players but also for game developers entering the Web3 space.

Verizon to award $50K disaster-preparedness grant to KIPP DC Public Schools during April 2 event

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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WASHINGTON, April 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon is awarding a $50,000 disaster-preparedness grant to KIPP DC Public Schools, underscoring the company’s dedication to community resilience and emergency preparedness in Washington, D.C., and celebrating that partnership during an on-campus event kicking off at 9:30 a.m. April 2.

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  • WASHINGTON, April 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon is awarding a $50,000 disaster-preparedness grant to KIPP DC Public Schools, underscoring the company’s dedication to community resilience and emergency preparedness in Washington, D.C., and celebrating that partnership during an on-campus event kicking off at 9:30 a.m. April 2.
  • Bilingual resource distribution: Verizon volunteers will partner with KIPP DC Public Schools to distribute bilingual resources on flooding, offering essential dos and don'ts for disaster preparedness during community-facing events.
  • Classroom simulations: Elementary school students at KIPP DC Public Schools will participate in disaster simulations, covering scenarios such as blizzards, floods and earthquakes to foster preparedness and resilience.
  • Headquartered in New York City and with a presence around the world, Verizon generated revenues of $134.0 billion in 2023.

Overcoming Challenges, a Record-Setting 92.3 Percent of DO Students Match into Residency

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Friday, March 15, 2024
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According to the NRMP, the percentage of matching DO seniors rose to 92.3 percent, the highest ever during the single match era.

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  • According to the NRMP, the percentage of matching DO seniors rose to 92.3 percent, the highest ever during the single match era.
  • In addition, the number of U.S. DO seniors participating was a record high 8033, an increase of 8.0 percent over 2023.
  • Of those, 7412 matched to first-year residency positions, an 8.8 percent increase from last year, also a new record high.
  • The entire osteopathic community can be proud of this continued growth and success.”
    DO students found success despite facing a systemic disadvantage when going through the Match.

SafeBreach Labs to Present Three Pieces of Original Research at Black Hat Asia 2024

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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BLACK HAT ASIA 2024— SafeBreach , the pioneer in breach and attack simulation (BAS), today announced original research from its SafeBreach Labs team will be featured in three separate sessions at Black Hat Asia 2024 .

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  • BLACK HAT ASIA 2024— SafeBreach , the pioneer in breach and attack simulation (BAS), today announced original research from its SafeBreach Labs team will be featured in three separate sessions at Black Hat Asia 2024 .
  • SafeBreach’s Vice President of Security Research Tomer Bar and fellow researchers Or Yair and Shmuel Cohen are set to release a series of high-profile research pieces following a successful year at Black Hat USA 2023 and DEFCON 2023, where the SafeBreach Labs team presented an unprecedented five sessions.
  • The sessions at Black Hat Asia will include several significant discoveries exploring how endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions and unfixed, known software issues can be exploited to present a significant security risk to enterprises.
  • For more information about the sessions and to connect with SafeBreach at Black Hat Asia 2024 on April 16-19, visit www.safebreach.com/events .

DO placements in 2024 NRMP Match reach all-time high

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Friday, March 15, 2024
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CHICAGO, March 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Osteopathic Association is pleased to announce that a record high number of 7,705 osteopathic medical students and past DO graduates matched into year 1 (PGY-1) residency positions through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). This number reflects a 92.3% match rate for the 8,033 DO seniors who participated, a 0.7% increase from last year.

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  • This number reflects a 92.3% match rate for the 8,033 DO seniors who participated, a 0.7% increase from last year.
  • According to NRMP, the match rate for fourth-year osteopathic medical students has increased by 4.2 percentage points since 2019.
  • In total, the 2024 NRMP match included 6,395 certified programs offering 41,503 PGY-1 and PGY-2 training positions, the largest number in the NRMP's 72-year history.
  • The following breakdown shows the top 15 specialties matched into by fourth-year osteopathic medical students seeking PGY-1 placements:

AleutianStar JV Awarded Contract for Data Analytics Support with Department of State

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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WASHINGTON, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AleutianStar JV, LLC (AleutianStar), has received a multi-year contract award by the Department of State's (DOS) Office of the Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs (R), Office of Policy, Planning, and Resources (PPR) to provide comprehensive support for the DOS's public diplomacy efforts through advanced data analytics.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AleutianStar JV, LLC (AleutianStar), has received a multi-year contract award by the Department of State's (DOS) Office of the Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs (R), Office of Policy, Planning, and Resources (PPR) to provide comprehensive support for the DOS's public diplomacy efforts through advanced data analytics.
  • "This contract underscores our commitment to leveraging innovative technologies to drive positive outcomes for our clients.
  • By harnessing the power of data analytics, we aim to empower the DOS in its mission to engage effectively with global audiences."
  • This strategic partnership brings together two industry leaders with complementary expertise in data analytics and technology solutions.

National Board of Physicians and Surgeons (NBPAS) Leads Groundswell of Support to Address Continuous Board Certification Monopoly

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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NBPAS reports overwhelming physician response to its call for action, noting the personal and moving stories of harm shared by many physicians.

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  • NBPAS reports overwhelming physician response to its call for action, noting the personal and moving stories of harm shared by many physicians.
  • Judith L. Bateman, MD, a practicing rheumatologist in southeastern Michigan, cited MOC as a direct cause for retirement.
  • NBPAS was started by physicians in response to the demand for a continuous certification pathway based on practice-relevant and specialty-specific Continuing Medical Education (CME).
  • Mid Coast is one of over 200 hospitals nationwide that support evidence-driven, clinically relevant CME by recognizing physicians certified through NBPAS.

EQS-News: First acquisition in 2024: Mutares has signed an agreement to acquire Temakinho from Cigierre S.p.A., controlled by BC Partners

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Friday, February 16, 2024
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First acquisition in 2024: Mutares has signed an agreement to acquire Temakinho from Cigierre S.p.A., controlled by BC Partners

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  • First acquisition in 2024: Mutares has signed an agreement to acquire Temakinho from Cigierre S.p.A., controlled by BC Partners
    The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
  • First acquisition in 2024: Mutares has signed an agreement to acquire Temakinho from Cigierre S.p.A., controlled by BC Partners
    Munich, February 16, 2024 – Mutares SE & Co. KGaA (ISIN: DE000A2NB650) has signed an agreement to acquire Temakinho S.r.l.
  • ("Temakinho") from Cigierre – Compagnia Generale Ristorazione S.p.A. ("Cigierre"), owned by funds advised by BC Partners.
  • Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Milan, Temakinho has been the Italian pioneer offering premium Japanese-Brazilian sushi, meat cuisine and drinks.

Personalized Skincare Brand Curology Launches Into Hair Care Category With Hair Formula Rx

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
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SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dermatologist-powered personalized skincare brand Curology announced today their launch into the hair care category with its latest innovation, Hair FormulaRx. This personalized prescription hair growth treatment contains clinically proven ingredients that help to regrow hair in as little as three months.*

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dermatologist-powered personalized skincare brand Curology announced today their launch into the hair care category with its latest innovation, Hair FormulaRx.
  • This personalized prescription hair growth treatment contains clinically proven ingredients that help to regrow hair in as little as three months.
  • If topical minoxidil is included in one's Hair FormulaRx, Curology offers higher strengths of minoxidil than what's available over-the-counter.
  • It's a leave-on topical hair solution that addresses multiple root causes of hair thinning for visibly thicker, stronger hair.

ROC.ai Strengthens Leadership Team to Capitalize on Rapid Growth: The Future Is Bright for American-Made Biometrics

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Monday, December 18, 2023
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DENVER, Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rank One Computing (ROC.ai), a world leader in computer vision and biometrics, has once again made waves by bolstering its leadership team. The latest move is part of a continued long-term strategy to support the company's growth momentum and capture demand for its multimodal biometrics solutions across the public sector and commercial markets.

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  • Formerly of Authentic ID and AFIX Technologies, Amick will head up the company's ongoing expansion into the FinTech, law enforcement, and commercial markets.
  • "Susan brings a multi-decade track record of success in the biometrics and secure credentialing industry.
  • This includes extensive experience advancing biometrics within state and local, federal, and international law enforcement agencies, as well as FinTech enterprise identity proofing solutions.
  • With face, fingerprint, video analytics, and now iris, ROC.ai joins a small cohort of highly sophisticated, fully-fledged multimodal biometrics providers.