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AWS Announces General Availability of Amazon Q, the Most Capable Generative AI-Powered Assistant for Accelerating Software Development and Leveraging Companies’ Internal Data

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company (NASDAQ: AMZN), today announced the general availability of Amazon Q, the most capable generative artificial intelligence (AI)-powered assistant for accelerating software development and leveraging companies’ internal data.

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  • Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company (NASDAQ: AMZN), today announced the general availability of Amazon Q, the most capable generative artificial intelligence (AI)-powered assistant for accelerating software development and leveraging companies’ internal data.
  • Today, AWS is also introducing Amazon Q Apps, a new and powerful capability that lets employees build generative AI apps from their company’s data.
  • By integrating Amazon Q’s generative AI capabilities with solutions that developers know, use, and trust, developers can update and create software faster.
  • "Amazon Q Business provided our team insights into the areas of most critical need, accelerating the effectiveness of our technical debt assessment by 25%.

Indiva Reports Fiscal Year 2023 Results Including Record Positive EBITDA and Income From Operations

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Thursday, April 25, 2024

"We are very pleased with our performance in the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2023, generating record net revenue, improved gross margins as well as record positive EBITDA and income from operations.

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  • "We are very pleased with our performance in the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2023, generating record net revenue, improved gross margins as well as record positive EBITDA and income from operations.
  • 35% of net revenue in Q4 2023 was derived from brands created and owned by Indiva including Indiva 1432 chocolate, Indiva Blips, Indiva Doppio Sandwich Cookies, and No Future gummies and vapes, up from 20% of net revenue in Q1 2023.
  • Gross revenue in Q4 2023 was a record $12.6 million, representing a 15.5% sequential increase from Q3 2023, and a 21.9% increase year-over-year from Q4 2022.
  • EBITDA was a record positive $1.6 million, or 4.2% of net revenue in 2023 versus a loss of $4.8 million in 2022.

Hint & Feeding America® Partner to Help Provide 1.75 Million Meals to Communities Facing Hunger

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240410630909/en/
    Through its “Hydrate to Donate” campaign, Hint has pledged to help provide 1.75 million meals to people in need in America.
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    Through its “Hydrate to Donate” campaign , Hint has pledged to help provide 1.75 million meals to people in need in America.
  • Hint invites customers to join the movement to end hunger in our nation, where millions of people face hunger, including one in five children.
  • “One in seven people in the U.S. are facing hunger,” said Lauren Biedron, Feeding America’s Senior Vice President of Corporate Partnerships.

D2L Releases 2024 Sustainability Report

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024

TORONTO, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - D2L Inc. (TSX: DTOL) ("D2L" or the "Company"), a global learning technology company, has released its second Sustainability Report .

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  • TORONTO, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - D2L Inc. (TSX: DTOL) ("D2L" or the "Company"), a global learning technology company, has released its second Sustainability Report .
  • As outlined in the report, its sustainability work contributes to economic development and broader societal goals as enshrined in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs).
  • D2L's Sustainability Report is written in alignment with the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board Standards Software and IT Services Standard and the Global Reporting Initiative.
  • For more information on D2L's sustainability-focused initiatives and to download the FY24 Sustainability Report, please visit d2l.com/sustainability.

Jack Daniel's Country Cocktails Launching Hard Tea in Limited States

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Thursday, April 18, 2024

SAN ANTONIO, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Jack Daniel's Country Cocktails is synonymous with delivering amazing-tasting beverages with Southern sophistication and established tradition. This spring, Jack Daniel's Country Cocktails announces the launch of its new hard tea, a nod to its Southern heritage, yet designed to meet the needs of the modern drinker.

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  • This spring, Jack Daniel's Country Cocktails announces the launch of its new hard tea, a nod to its Southern heritage, yet designed to meet the needs of the modern drinker.
  • Jack Daniel's Country Cocktails Hard Tea perfectly combines black tea, ripe, true-to-fruit flavor, and a balanced, sweet finish.
  • Jack Daniel's Country Cocktails Hard Tea will debut in four flavors, Original, Peach, Raspberry, and Blackberry, giving drinkers a bold and refreshing quality experience for those who know what tea is all about.
  • "We are excited about our launch of Jack Daniel's Country Cocktails Hard Tea entering the fast-growing hard tea category.

Toronto music scene docuseries ‘New World Beat’ finds a home at TVO

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Toronto, Ontario, March 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TVO Today Docs is thrilled to announce the arrival of New World Beat , a musical docuseries that shines a light on the emerging artists, local legends, and unsung stars of Toronto’s music scene.

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  • Toronto, Ontario, March 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TVO Today Docs is thrilled to announce the arrival of New World Beat , a musical docuseries that shines a light on the emerging artists, local legends, and unsung stars of Toronto’s music scene.
  • New World Beat is a love letter to Toronto and the musicians who are integral to the culture of the city.
  • As music venues continue to fight to stay open and the cost of living rises, homegrown musicians are struggling more than ever to survive.
  • New World Beat considers what this means for the future of arts and culture in Canada’s biggest city.

Accounting Firm Withum Celebrates 50th Anniversary

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Withum teams have seen the rise and fall of disco, beepers, scrunchies, Y2K, Blackberry phones, moving to the cloud, the AI-craze and everything in between.

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  • Withum teams have seen the rise and fall of disco, beepers, scrunchies, Y2K, Blackberry phones, moving to the cloud, the AI-craze and everything in between.
  • Its three founders came together to start something special: a professional services firm that puts its people first.
  • Withum team members don't adhere to the professional norms that typically restrict creativity and authenticity.
  • To celebrate Withum's 50th anniversary, this year's culture video features team members dressed for the decades, embodying its work hard/play hard culture over time since 1974.

NEW! PURE LEAF ZERO SUGAR SWEET TEA CRACKS THE CODE BY DELIVERING DELICIOUS SWEET ICED TEA WITH ZERO SUGAR AND ZERO CALORIES

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

PURCHASE, N.Y., March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- For many sweet tea drinkers, the more sugar, the sweeter the sip. Sweet tea existing without sugar may seem impossible to believe, but Pure Leaf has cracked the code with its newest innovation. Introducing Pure Leaf Zero Sugar Sweet Tea: a delicious, real brewed, high-quality sweet, iced tea with zero sugar and zero calories. Whether you're a traditional sweet tea drinker or an iced tea skeptic, Pure Leaf is bringing non-believers to the sweet side with help from Emily Alyn Lind and Celeste O'Connor (who are no strangers to mysterious plots and uncovering the truth - check them out in a major blockbuster in theaters now!) in a national campaign launched today. 

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  • Introducing Pure Leaf Zero Sugar Sweet Tea: a delicious, real brewed, high-quality sweet, iced tea with zero sugar and zero calories.
  • To help bust the myth that Pure Leaf Zero Sugar Sweet Tea can't be sweet and delicious without sugar, Pure Leaf today unveiled its "Unbelievably Sweet Files" campaign, which includes:
    A video starring Emily and Celeste, in which they uncover the truth of the new Zero Sugar Sweet Tea.
  • The most unbelievable stories will be chosen, and winners will receive a Pure Leaf Zero Sugar Prize Pack, including the new Zero Sugar Sweet Tea and a selection of holographic stickers.
  • Consumers can "sip it to believe it" with complimentary Pure Leaf Zero Sugar Sweet Tea tastings at each stop.

Sparx Hockey Acquires 20th International Patent Reinforcing Its Technology Leadership Position In Skate Sharpening

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Friday, March 22, 2024

ACTON, Mass., March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sparx Hockey, inventors of the innovative Sparx Skate Sharpener, today announced it has secured its 20th global patent, securing the company's position as the No. 1 brand in skate sharpening and the undisputed leader in automated sharpening technology.

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  • 1 Brand in Skate Sharpening With Innovative Alignment Patent That Allows The Sparx Sharpener To Achieve Unmatched Accuracy
    ACTON, Mass., March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sparx Hockey, inventors of the innovative Sparx Skate Sharpener, today announced it has secured its 20th global patent, securing the company's position as the No.
  • The company's patented, innovative alignment system is combined with the latest in laser alignment technology in Sparx Hockey's flagship product, the Sparx Sharpener 3.
  • More than 8 million sharpenings per year are conducted using Sparx Sharpening technology, making Sparx Hockey the No.
  • For more information about Sparx Hockey or to purchase the new Sparx Sharpener 3 or Sparx Sharpener 3 Pro, visit www.sparxhockey.com

The Digital Cockpit Domain Controller is Rapidly Gaining Popularity with Auto OEMs, Reaching 45 Million Shipments by 2030

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024

According to a new report from global technology intelligence firm ABI Research, worldwide shipments of CDCs will reach 45 million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 72%.

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  • According to a new report from global technology intelligence firm ABI Research, worldwide shipments of CDCs will reach 45 million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 72%.
  • The cost efficiencies of space, weight, and wiring reduction are one of the primary drivers of this growth.
  • "We are seeing a global appetite for consolidation, ranging from infotainment with instrument clusters to incorporating high-level Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) features.
  • These findings are from ABI Research's Accommodating Mixed-Criticality Compute in Digital Cockpit Domain Controllers application analysis report.