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Trust Stamp publishes a White Paper on the potential impact of Quantum Computing on legacy biometric systems

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Friday, January 5, 2024

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Atlanta, Georgia, Jan. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Trust Stamp (Nasdaq: IDAI), the Privacy-First Identity CompanyTM providing AI-powered trust and identity services has published a White Paper discussing the potential vulnerabilities of legacy biometric systems given the development of Quantum Computing systems.

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Atlanta, Georgia, Jan. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Trust Stamp (Nasdaq: IDAI), the Privacy-First Identity CompanyTM providing AI-powered trust and identity services has published a White Paper discussing the potential vulnerabilities of legacy biometric systems given the development of Quantum Computing systems.
This would make sense for data that would still have significant value a decade or more in the future.
If an enterprise or NGO is implementing or reviewing a biometric system today, it should actively look into the HNDL risk.
After six years, four algorithms were recommended for standardization with a further four candidates proposed for further consideration.

Shutterstock Named Official House Photographer and Leadership Sponsor of 2024 Sundance Film Festival

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Thursday, January 4, 2024

NEW YORK, Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Shutterstock, Inc. (NYSE: SSTK), a leading global creative platform connecting brands and businesses to high-quality content, today announced that they are the Official House Photographer and Portrait Studio Partner for the 2024 Sundance Film Festival, which takes place January 18-28 in Park City and Salt Lake City, Utah. More than 50 Shutterstock Editorial photographers, videographers, editors and production staff will be onsite at this year's Sundance Film Festival to capture all of the premieres, parties, panels and surrounding events.

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Shutterstock will also host the Official Sundance Film Festival Portrait studio, inviting celebrity and VIP festival attendees in for a professional photo shoot with renowned Shutterstock celebrity photographer, Presley Ann .
In addition, Shutterstock will host an exclusive venue at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival — the Shutterstock Chalet on Main Street.
"Shutterstock is honored to once again support the bold, creative, independent art and artists of the Sundance community as a Leadership Sponsor and for the first time as the Official House Photographer for the Festival," said Candice Murray, Vice President of Editorial at Shutterstock.
The short film is not an official selection of the Sundance Film Festival.

Shutterstock Named Official House Photographer and Leadership Sponsor of 2024 Sundance Film Festival

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Thursday, January 4, 2024

NEW YORK, Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Shutterstock, Inc. (NYSE: SSTK), a leading global creative platform connecting brands and businesses to high-quality content, today announced that they are the Official House Photographer and Portrait Studio Partner for the 2024 Sundance Film Festival, which takes place January 18-28 in Park City and Salt Lake City, Utah. More than 50 Shutterstock Editorial photographers, videographers, editors and production staff will be onsite at this year's Sundance Film Festival to capture all of the premieres, parties, panels and surrounding events.

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Shutterstock will also host the Official Sundance Film Festival Portrait studio, inviting celebrity and VIP festival attendees in for a professional photo shoot with renowned Shutterstock celebrity photographer, Presley Ann .
In addition, Shutterstock will host an exclusive venue at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival — the Shutterstock Chalet on Main Street.
"Shutterstock is honored to once again support the bold, creative, independent art and artists of the Sundance community as a Leadership Sponsor and for the first time as the Official House Photographer for the Festival," said Candice Murray, Vice President of Editorial at Shutterstock.
The short film is not an official selection of the Sundance Film Festival.

Smile Brands Receives Real Leaders® Top Impact Companies Award for 3rd Straight Year

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Tuesday, January 2, 2024

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COSTA MESA, Calif., Jan. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Smile Brands, one of the nation's leading providers of business support services to dental offices across the U.S., is proud to have been named a Real Leaders Top Impact Companies Award winner for 2024. The award recognizes leaders and organizations committed to making a positive social or environmental impact around the globe.

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The award recognizes leaders and organizations committed to making a positive social or environmental impact around the globe.
Smile Brands has built an award-winning culture around its mission of delivering Smiles for Everyone® and measures success based on the positive impact the organization has on patients, communities, and employees.
"It's an honor to have again been recognized for our positive social impact by Real Leaders," said Smile Brands' CEO, Steven C. Bilt.
Smile Brands ranked #23 on this year's Top Impact Companies list which features a mix of respected brands of all sizes from a variety of global industries.

Feedia Agency's Founder Kwasi Asare Hosted Could You?'s Second Annual International Menstrual Equity Symposium

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

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's symposium on ending period poverty by 2040 during The United Nations General Assembly week in New York City.

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's symposium on ending period poverty by 2040 during The United Nations General Assembly week in New York City.
This important discussion was produced to unite the groups' shared passion to realize menstrual equity and end period poverty, a global problem affecting 500,000,000 women and girls.
Mr. Asare continued, "It was an honor to host The Annual International Menstrual Equity Symposium event for the second straight year at the beginning of The United Nations General Assembly week in New York.
For more information about Kwasi Asare and Second Annual International Menstrual Equity Symposium, readers may visit: https://gritdaily.com/kwasi-asare-couldyous-menstrual-equity-symposium/ .

U.S. Philanthropist Howard G. Buffett Makes 'Moonshot' Investment of $33M to Clear Landmines in Ukraine

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

The Foundation's investment is the single largest philanthropic donation in support of humanitarian landmine clearance in Ukraine.

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The Foundation's investment is the single largest philanthropic donation in support of humanitarian landmine clearance in Ukraine.
The combined impact of these measures will help to accelerate progress with clearance across the most heavily mined areas of Ukraine.
Technology funded by the Howard G. Buffett Foundation will play a key role in this process.
The Foundation's investment is provided across three grants, one of which is focused on establishing HALO's Ukraine programme as a centre for innovation in mechanical landmine clearance.

IVECO’s Solidarity Cargo brings connectivity to residents in Piaçabuçu, Brazil

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Friday, December 22, 2023

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Every December since 2015, the IVECO Solidarity Cargo has journeyed across Brazil to implement a tailored project that benefits a local community and this year the theme was “Open windows to create new paths”.

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Every December since 2015, the IVECO Solidarity Cargo has journeyed across Brazil to implement a tailored project that benefits a local community and this year the theme was “Open windows to create new paths”.
The project benefits the residents of Piaçabuçu, in the Brazilian Northeast, one of the most disadvantaged regions in the country with very limited access to the Internet.
The Solidarity Cargo efforts will facilitate the development of digital skills among local youth and elderly, aid in everyday tasks, and provide access to professional development courses.
The Solidarity Cargo project is aligned with Iveco Group's Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy, paving the way for the local population in areas where the Group operates.

At COP 28, JBS announces US$9 million investment to support mandatory traceability in Pará and improve livelihoods of small producers in the Amazon Region

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Friday, December 1, 2023

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Importantly, the effort focuses on improving the livelihoods of farmers and local communities, and eliminating the economic drivers of deforestation.

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Importantly, the effort focuses on improving the livelihoods of farmers and local communities, and eliminating the economic drivers of deforestation.
JBS is also leading a pilot project focused on implementing individual cattle traceability in Pará.
“JBS offers its full and unequivocal support of this effort as we believe full traceability with government support is critical to eliminating deforestation.
The company’s $9 million investment in Pará and the broader Amazon region will focus on empowering small producers with alternatives to improve their livelihoods while eliminating the economic drivers of deforestation.

bioLytical Laboratories Inc. Donates Tests to Help Boost International Testing Access Ahead of International Testing Week

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023

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International Testing Week, scheduled for November 22- 28 this year, helps raise awareness of the importance of accessible testing for individual and public health.

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International Testing Week, scheduled for November 22- 28 this year, helps raise awareness of the importance of accessible testing for individual and public health.
Robert Mackie, CEO, bioLytical, emphasizes the significance of International Testing Week and states, "International Testing Week serves as a global reminder of the critical role rapid testing plays in safeguarding public health.
By donating these tests, bioLytical and Coalition PLUS aim to address the disparities in healthcare access and testing capabilities worldwide.
In 2022, bioLytical launched iStatis, its new lateral flow testing platform, to create additional access to testing worldwide.

Wines of Alentejo Pioneering Sustainability Initiative (WASP) Debuts WASP 2.0: Adapting to a Changing World

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Thursday, December 21, 2023

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EVORA, Portugal, Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Established 10 years ago, WASP has become a model for similar initiatives around the globe. Under WASP 2.0, new initiatives stemming from accumulated learnings over the past 10 years, include:

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Europe's largest, most progressive regional wine sustainability initiative, Portugal's Wines of Alentejo Sustainability Program (WASP), announces the launch of WASP 2.0.
EVORA, Portugal, Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Established 10 years ago, WASP has become a model for similar initiatives around the globe.
Under WASP 2.0, new initiatives stemming from accumulated learnings over the past 10 years, include:
Europe's largest, most progressive regional wine sustainability initiative, Portugal's Wines of Alentejo Sustainability Program (WASP), announces the launch of WASP 2.0.
In its decade of existence, WASP has yielded tangible benefits for southern Portugal's Alentejo region and its now 651 member wineries, representing 58% of the total vineyard area.