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WeaveGrid and Wallbox Partner to Give Customers Access to Wind-Powered EV Charging at Xcel Energy

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Monday, December 18, 2023

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231218887976/en/
    Thanks to the collaboration with WeaveGrid, Wallbox charger owners in Colorado can now register to enroll in the Xcel Energy Charging Perks pilot program .
  • The program optimizes residential EV charging to align with times of high renewable energy availability, which predominantly consists of wind-power in Colorado.
  • "We’re excited to announce our partnership with Wallbox in Xcel Energy's Charging Perks program," said WeaveGrid Director of Automotive and Charging Partnerships, Yakov Berenshteyn.
  • To enroll in the Xcel Energy Charging Perks program, Wallbox owners can simply register and enroll their Wallbox charger through the Charging Perks website .

Datadog Releases 2023 State of Cloud Security Report

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

NEW YORK, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Datadog, Inc. (NASDAQ: DDOG), the monitoring and security platform for cloud applications, today released its new report, The State of Cloud Security 2023. Datadog analyzed security posture data from thousands of organizations using AWS, Azure or Google Cloud for the report, focusing particularly on understanding how organizations approach and mitigate common risks that frequently lead to documented public cloud security incidents.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Datadog , Inc. (NASDAQ: DDOG), the monitoring and security platform for cloud applications, today released its new report, The State of Cloud Security 2023 .
  • Datadog analyzed security posture data from thousands of organizations using AWS, Azure or Google Cloud for the report, focusing particularly on understanding how organizations approach and mitigate common risks that frequently lead to documented public cloud security incidents.
  • The report found that organizations still face significant challenges when it comes to securing their cloud environments.
  • The State of Cloud Security 2023 is available now.

Monte Carlo Announces Support for Apache Kafka and Vector Databases to Enable More Reliable Data and AI Products

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Monte Carlo , the data observability leader, today announced a series of new product advancements to help companies tackle the challenge of ensuring reliable data for their data and AI products.

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  • Monte Carlo , the data observability leader, today announced a series of new product advancements to help companies tackle the challenge of ensuring reliable data for their data and AI products.
  • With this news, Monte Carlo becomes the first-ever data observability platform to announce data observability for vector databases, a type of database designed to store and query high-dimensional vector data, typically used in RAG architectures.
  • To help these initiatives scale cost-effectively, Monte Carlo has released two first-of-its-kind data observability products, Performance Monitoring and Data Product Dashboard.
  • Available in early 2024, Monte Carlo is the first data observability platform to support trust and reliability for vector databases, such as Pinecone.

DC BLOX Acquires 55 Acres and Commences Construction of a 180MW Data Center Campus in Douglasville, Georgia

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

DC BLOX , a leading provider of connected data centers and dark fiber solutions across the Southeast, announces the recent purchase and commencement of construction of a cutting-edge data center campus in Douglasville, Georgia.

Key Points: 
  • DC BLOX , a leading provider of connected data centers and dark fiber solutions across the Southeast, announces the recent purchase and commencement of construction of a cutting-edge data center campus in Douglasville, Georgia.
  • The recent property acquisition and initiation of construction demonstrates DC BLOX’s commitment to invest its resources to stay ahead of emerging market needs.
  • Designed to meet demanding hyperscale requirements , the two-story data center campus will feature twelve data halls, totaling 750,000 square feet of gross space on 55 acres.
  • This announcement highlights DC BLOX’s commitment to delivering world-class data center and connectivity solutions that cater to the continually growing needs of the digital age.

BBT.live completes integration of Check Point CloudGuard into BeBroadband™ as a Service Secured Connectivity Solution

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

BeBroadband™ as a Service is a peek at the future of cloud-based secured network connectivity with its zero-touch deployment and no CapEx investment.

Key Points: 
  • BeBroadband™ as a Service is a peek at the future of cloud-based secured network connectivity with its zero-touch deployment and no CapEx investment.
  • BeBroadband as a Service is a game changer in network connectivity and security, providing faster internet security, zero trust access, and SD-WAN.
  • "BeBroadband™ delivers fully secured connectivity without expecting our customers to do any integration work that adds cost and delays deployments."
  • "The CloudGuard integration into BeBroadband underscores BBT.live's commitment to provide secured connectivity" said TJ Gonen, VP of Cloud Security at Check Point Software Technologies, "now service providers can accelerate their customers' journey to the cloud with optimized connectivity, and enhanced security."

Vena Joins Cloud Security Alliance as a Trusted Cloud Provider

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

TORONTO, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vena, the Complete Planning platform loved by finance and trusted by business, today announced that it has joined the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA), the world's leading organization dedicated to defining and raising awareness of best practices to help ensure a secure cloud computing environment. This strategic partnership underscores Vena's unwavering commitment to safeguarding its customers' data.

Key Points: 
  • As a Trusted Cloud Provider with the Cloud Security Alliance, Vena reinforces its dedication to the security of its cloud-based corporate performance management software—which is trusted by over 1,600 leading organizations worldwide.
  • "Joining the Cloud Security Alliance further strengthens our commitment to data security at Vena," said Steve Browning, VP of Data Privacy & Corporate Security at Vena.
  • By collaborating with other CSA members and industry experts, Vena will have access to the latest insights, research and resources to continually enhance its security measures and foster knowledge exchange and innovation in cloud security."
  • As a Trusted Cloud Provider with CSA , Vena will continue to refine its security posture and practices, ensuring the highest level of data protection for its customers.

Vena Joins Cloud Security Alliance as a Trusted Cloud Provider

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

TORONTO, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vena, the Complete Planning platform loved by finance and trusted by business, today announced that it has joined the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA), the world's leading organization dedicated to defining and raising awareness of best practices to help ensure a secure cloud computing environment. This strategic partnership underscores Vena's unwavering commitment to safeguarding its customers' data.

Key Points: 
  • As a Trusted Cloud Provider with the Cloud Security Alliance, Vena reinforces its dedication to the security of its cloud-based corporate performance management software—which is trusted by over 1,600 leading organizations worldwide.
  • "Joining the Cloud Security Alliance further strengthens our commitment to data security at Vena," said Steve Browning, VP of Data Privacy & Corporate Security at Vena.
  • By collaborating with other CSA members and industry experts, Vena will have access to the latest insights, research and resources to continually enhance its security measures and foster knowledge exchange and innovation in cloud security."
  • As a Trusted Cloud Provider with CSA , Vena will continue to refine its security posture and practices, ensuring the highest level of data protection for its customers.

TransUnion Unveils Integration with AWS Entity Resolution

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

CHICAGO, Oct. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) announced today that its marketing solutions business, TruAudience® , will integrate its identity product line with AWS Entity Resolution from Amazon Web Services (AWS).

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  • CHICAGO, Oct. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) announced today that its marketing solutions business, TruAudience® , will integrate its identity product line with AWS Entity Resolution from Amazon Web Services (AWS).
  • AWS Entity Resolution helps companies easily match, link, and enhance related records across applications, channels, and data stores.
  • Customers can get started in minutes using easy-to-configure entity resolution workflows from AWS that are flexible, scalable, and can seamlessly connect to their applications and data service providers.
  • TransUnion leverages AWS Entity Resolution and Amazon Redshift to integrate identity resolution into an easy-to-use workflow.

ATX Introduces the DOCSIS 4.0-Capable Successor to Cisco GS7000 Node Platform

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

ATX Networks , a global leader in broadband access and media distribution solutions, will introduce at SCTE Cable-Tec Expo 2023 the GigaXtend™ GS7 1.8GHz Node, a DOCSIS 4.0-compatible HFC node based on technology licensed from Cisco at the end of last year.

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  • ATX Networks , a global leader in broadband access and media distribution solutions, will introduce at SCTE Cable-Tec Expo 2023 the GigaXtend™ GS7 1.8GHz Node, a DOCSIS 4.0-compatible HFC node based on technology licensed from Cisco at the end of last year.
  • “Cable-Tec Expo attendees will be the first to get a glimpse of ATX’s 1.8GHz node platform, which is the only authorized successor to the renowned Cisco GS7000 platform,” said Mike Whitley, VP of Access Network Products at ATX.
  • Unlike the GS7000, many legacy HFC nodes were not designed to support 1.8GHz, requiring MSOs to make costly and involved upgrades, or replace the entire node station.
  • In addition, ATX is designing the GigaXtend GS7 with open interfaces that will enable the node to support third-party technologies, including DAA RPD and PON modules.

PEET'S INTRODUCES 'DISLOYALTY PROGRAM' ALLOWING CUSTOMERS TO REDEEM REWARDS POINTS FROM RIVAL BRANDS ON NATIONAL COFFEE DAY

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

EMERYVILLE, Calif., Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As coffee lovers are preparing for National Coffee Day on Friday, Sept. 29, Peet's Coffee announced the brand will accept rewards points on the holiday from rival brands with its new Disloyalty Program.

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  • For One Day Only, Customers can Redeem Rewards Points from Coffee Chains like Starbucks, Dunkin', Dutch Bros and More to Claim a Free Drink* on Sept. 29 –
    EMERYVILLE, Calif., Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As coffee lovers are preparing for National Coffee Day on Friday, Sept. 29, Peet's Coffee announced the brand will accept rewards points on the holiday from rival brands with its new Disloyalty Program .
  • Coffee loyalists can visit PeetsDisloyalty.com beginning today and follow the steps below to redeem your free drink on National Coffee Day:
    "We know that coffee people can be a bit promiscuous in their hunt for a great cup.
  • So, we wanted to reward them for their loyalty to the drink because, no matter where else you get your coffee, coffee people deserve great coffee," said Jessica Buttimer, VP of Brand Marketing at Peet's.
  • To enjoy your free drink from Peet's, be sure to head over to PeetsDisloyalty.com on National Coffee Day, Sept. 29!