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Volt's In-Service Upgrade Brings First Zero-Downtime Guarantee to Real-Time Market

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Volt, ISU, Cryptocurrency

With Active(ISU), operators finally have an elegant solution for intra-cluster node upgrades, without having to shut anything down.

Key Points: 
  • With Active(ISU), operators finally have an elegant solution for intra-cluster node upgrades, without having to shut anything down.
  • There is no longer a need to replicate clusters or use expensive resources at premium times.
  • "This is the risk-mitigation solution the market has been waiting for," said Volt CEO David Flower.
  • The round trip simply takes too long, and building a third cluster for upgrade purposes is far too costly."

Volt's In-Service Upgrade Brings First Zero-Downtime Guarantee to Real-Time Market

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Volt, ISU, Cryptocurrency

With Active(ISU), operators finally have an elegant solution for intra-cluster node upgrades, without having to shut anything down.

Key Points: 
  • With Active(ISU), operators finally have an elegant solution for intra-cluster node upgrades, without having to shut anything down.
  • There is no longer a need to replicate clusters or use expensive resources at premium times.
  • "This is the risk-mitigation solution the market has been waiting for," said Volt CEO David Flower.
  • The round trip simply takes too long, and building a third cluster for upgrade purposes is far too costly."

Pivot Bio and Iowa State University Partner on State-of-the-Art Center for Sustainable Agriculture

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Friday, February 2, 2024
Partnership, Education, Life, University City (Charlotte neighborhood), Agriculture, Research, History, Iowa State University, Corn Belt, Heart, Biomass, Nitrogen, Ecosystem, Nitrous oxide, ISU, Farmer, Calibration, Seed, Fertilizer

AMES, Iowa, Feb. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pivot Bio, a sustainable agriculture company, opened its new 36,000-square-foot Customer Success Center in the heart of the Iowa State University Research Park this week.

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  • AMES, Iowa, Feb. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pivot Bio, a sustainable agriculture company, opened its new 36,000-square-foot Customer Success Center in the heart of the Iowa State University Research Park this week.
  • "Pivot Bio's new Customer Success Center in the ISU Research Park is a perfect fit for Iowa State's vibrant innovation ecosystem," said Iowa State University President Wendy Wintersteen.
  • "The collaborative partnership between Pivot Bio and Iowa State University not only drives economic growth and supports hardworking farmers, but also reinforces Iowa's central role in shaping a more innovative and sustainable future for agriculture."
  • Pivot Bio, in partnership with ISU Research Park and Story Construction, invested $14 million to bring the vision to life.

Asensus Surgical Provides Preliminary 2023 Year-End Corporate Update

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Monday, January 8, 2024
Dots, General surgery, Freezing, Urology, Face, Sale, Software, CIS, Animation, FDA, Surgeon, Triangle Park (Quezon City), BBC, Health, Intelligence, Motion, 3D, ISU, Growth, Investment, TRUST, Patient, Flex, MedTech Europe, LUNA, NVIDIA, Gynaecology, Communication, Nursing

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Jan. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Asensus Surgical, Inc. (NYSE American: ASXC), a medical device company that is digitizing the interface between the surgeon and patient, provided a preliminary 2023 year-end corporate update.

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  • RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Jan. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Asensus Surgical, Inc. (NYSE American: ASXC), a medical device company that is digitizing the interface between the surgeon and patient, provided a preliminary 2023 year-end corporate update.
  • In 2023, the Company initiated eight new Senhance Surgical System placements: one in the United States, one in Germany, three in Japan, one in Romania, and two in the CIS region.
  • In 2023, surgeons performed over 3,550 procedures utilizing the Senhance System, representing a 14% increase over the previous year.
  • For the quarter ending on December 31, 2023, the Company estimates preliminary unaudited revenue of approximately $5.1 - $5.7 million.

KBR Signs MoU with ISU Chemical for Commercial Ammonia Cracking Unit Showcasing H2ACT Technology

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
MTPD, Hydrogen, Memorandum of understanding, NYSE, ISU, Ammonia, KBR, South Korea

HOUSTON, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Korea-based ISU Chemical for a commercial ammonia cracking project to be based in Ulsan, Republic of Korea.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Korea-based ISU Chemical for a commercial ammonia cracking project to be based in Ulsan, Republic of Korea.
  • The project will employ KBR's innovative technology, H2ACT℠, which has rapidly emerged as the industry's leading ammonia cracking technology.
  • "We are pleased to extend our collaboration with ISU Chemical to include this important project.
  • This paves the way for the wider adoption of ammonia cracking for the production of hydrogen in support of the transition to a hydrogen economy," said Doug Kelly, KBR President, Technology.

Ideal Energy Designs Groundbreaking 'Agrivoltaics' Solar Array alongside Iowa State University Scientists

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
Alliant Energy, FARMS, Engineering, Pathology, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Inspector General, MWAC, Electricity, Research, Iowa State University, Multimedia, Entomology, Electric power, ISU, Student, University, Use of Free and Open-Source Software (FOSS) in the U.S. Department of Defense, Agriculture, Associate, Vegetable, Renewable energy, Horticulture, Microbiology, Plant pathology

DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In a pioneering initiative, Iowa State University (ISU) is embarking on a research project to explore the combination of crops and solar power.

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  • DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In a pioneering initiative, Iowa State University (ISU) is embarking on a research project to explore the combination of crops and solar power.
  • The Alliant Solar Farm at Iowa State University is a groundbreaking agrivoltaics research project merging solar power generation and agriculture to study how best to optimize land use while providing local community benefits.
  • Alliant Energy owns and operates the solar array on land leased from the university.
  • Ideal Energy was subcontracted for solar design, procurement, monitoring, and solar commissioning for the project.

Asensus Surgical Announces Collaboration with NVIDIA to Enhance Augmented Intelligence Capabilities of the ISU

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
Surgeon, 3D, Intelligence, RESEARCH, NVIDIA, National Society of Certified Healthcare Business Consultants, ISU, FDA, NYSE, PARK, 3D printing

Asensus will utilize a broad suite of NVIDIA tools to enhance the augmented intelligence capabilities of its ISU.

Key Points: 
  • Asensus will utilize a broad suite of NVIDIA tools to enhance the augmented intelligence capabilities of its ISU.
  • “We’re thrilled to collaborate with NVIDIA to enhance the machine vision and image analytics capabilities of the ISU, as well as the processing speed and precision of its augmented intelligence capabilities.
  • Utilizing NVIDIA’s advanced technologies will allow us to further improve the ISU’s augmented intelligence capabilities and the roadmap of our innovative clinical applications,” said Anthony Fernando, Asensus Surgical President and CEO.
  • “Through this collaboration, Asensus is furthering its vision to enhance clinical intelligence in surgery through the use of advanced augmented intelligence tools.”
    As part of the collaboration, both companies will have early access to relevant product roadmaps, fostering synergistic development.

PAWR Program Unveils ARA Testbed for Rural Wireless and Applications Research

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Security, Environment, Research, Telecommunications, Urban Planning, Networks, Internet, Hardware, Data Management, Science, VoIP, Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Construction & Property, Other Communications, Communications, University, Education, High-pass filter, Partnership, ARA, TVWS, COSMOS, Research Triangle, Multimedia, NATI, Project management office, Government, Computer, Interest, Triangle, MIMO, Organization, White space, White, Computer engineering, National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center, Radio, ISU, Platform, API, Computer science, PAWR, Electricity, Management, Mobile phone, Online shopping, Colosseum, Ericsson, Aviat, Central Iowa Regional Association of Local Governments

The Platforms for Advanced Wireless Research (PAWR) Project Office announces the unveiling of ARA, a new testbed in Central Iowa dedicated to research on rural wireless systems and applications.

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  • The Platforms for Advanced Wireless Research (PAWR) Project Office announces the unveiling of ARA, a new testbed in Central Iowa dedicated to research on rural wireless systems and applications.
  • As the fourth and final platform in the PAWR program, ARA combines both commercial and programmable network systems.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    The U.S. National Science Foundation created and initially funded the PAWR program in partnership with an industry consortium of leading wireless companies and organizations.
  • “Located in the heart of Central Iowa, ARA rounds out the program by offering advanced wireless infrastructure in a uniquely rural setting.

ISU Insurance Agency Network Launches Exclusive Digital Quote&Bind Platform Powered by CoverForce

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Insurance, Partnership, Headache, Classification, Policy, API, Great American, Chubb, Traveler, CNA, Liberty Mutual, AmTrust Bank, Great American Family, ISU, Fintech, Nationwide, Mobile phone

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C., Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ISU Insurance Agency Network (ISU IAN) announces the launch of the proprietary ISU Quote&Bind Platform.

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  • MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C., Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ISU Insurance Agency Network (ISU IAN) announces the launch of the proprietary ISU Quote&Bind Platform.
  • The platform is the result of a collaboration between ISU Digital Partnerships, ISU preferred carriers, and CoverForce, an InsurTech API platform facilitating the insurance distribution process, to maximize the ease of doing business.
  • The ISU Quote&Bind Platform works directly with ISU preferred carriers' APIs to simplify and streamline the production workflow, allowing ISU Members to access multiple quotes at once and bind policies in one click.
  • The exclusive member benefit aims to reduce the cost of doing business for ISU preferred carriers, ISU members, and the members' prospects and clients through increased efficiency, speed, and transparency.

2023 Illinois Renewable Energy Conference returns September 20-21, 2023

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023
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BLOOMINGTON-NORMAL, Ill., Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- After a seven-year hiatus, the Illinois Renewable Energy Conference is returning to bring together professionals, educators, students and residents to learn and discuss all aspects of renewable energy in the state.

Key Points: 
  • BLOOMINGTON-NORMAL, Ill., Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- After a seven-year hiatus, the Illinois Renewable Energy Conference is returning to bring together professionals, educators, students and residents to learn and discuss all aspects of renewable energy in the state.
  • The conference offers attendees the opportunity to hear speakers from across the nation discuss programs, projects and policies that effectively advance renewable energy in Illinois.
  • Attendees can expect to gain insights into industry trends, find solutions for integrating renewable energy sources and explore pathways to Illinois' clean energy transition.
  • Dr. Loomis previously hosted the Illinois Renewable Energy conference under ISU's Center for Renewable Energy for a number of years.