Industry day

MISI Welcomes Veteran Technology Industry Leader Gregg Smith as CEO

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

As CEO, Smith will guide MISI through a new chapter of amassing industry and academic engagement, innovating more technology to address the evolving cyber threat landscape, and fostering a home base for collaboration across U.S. Cyber Command and U.S. government.

Key Points: 
  • As CEO, Smith will guide MISI through a new chapter of amassing industry and academic engagement, innovating more technology to address the evolving cyber threat landscape, and fostering a home base for collaboration across U.S. Cyber Command and U.S. government.
  • Through these facilities, MISI supports joint activities with small business firms and higher education institutions to create new cybersecurity solutions for specific challenge problems.
  • Previously, Smith was CEO of Attila Security, acquired in 2021 by ID Technology, a CACI Company.
  • Prior to Attila Security, Smith was CEO of Silent Circle, Acuity Mobile, KoolSpan, Karch International and Acuity Mobile.

QualityKiosk Technologies Helps AIA Philippines Future-Proof Its Business in a Rapidly-evolving Insurance Market

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023

QualityKiosk Technologies, a leading independent quality assurance provider and digital transformation enabler, is helping AIA Philippines navigate the challenges and opportunities of the digital age and future-proof its business in a rapidly evolving and highly competitive insurance market.

Key Points: 
  • QualityKiosk Technologies, a leading independent quality assurance provider and digital transformation enabler, is helping AIA Philippines navigate the challenges and opportunities of the digital age and future-proof its business in a rapidly evolving and highly competitive insurance market.
  • C-suite executives from AIA Philippines and QualityKiosk Technologies, as well as renowned insurance industry experts and Forrester analysts, came together to discuss the key challenges, research findings, analyses, future trends, predictions, insights, and solutions disrupting the digital insurance future.
  • The AIA Industry Day also celebrated the partnership between the two organizations as they co-create and implement the best practices and technologies to support AIA Philippines' digital transformation goals.
  • QualityKiosk Technologies is committed to helping the insurance leader gain a competitive advantage, improve process efficiency, enhance business agility, embrace new business models, and boost collaboration and employee productivity.

CDC Foundation Convening Aims to Accelerate Public Health Data Modernization Through Public Private Partnerships

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023

ATLANTA, Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The COVID-19 pandemic and other health threats have shown that access to actionable, timely, accurate and equitably representative health data is critical in preventing and protecting people from disease and health threats. However, governmental public health has traditionally lacked the resources to plug into modern, secure tools to move information faster. Now, there is a national effort to create more integrated and timely public health data systems that can better protect our nation and world from threats. On February 27 and 28, 2023, the CDC Foundation will convene a joint event with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) with the objective to accelerate public health data modernization through public private partnerships.

Key Points: 
  • On February 27 and 28, 2023, the CDC Foundation will convene a joint event with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) with the objective to accelerate public health data modernization through public private partnerships.
  • CDC, as the nation's primary public health protection organization, assures that public health decision-makers have the information needed for rapid and informed decisions to address health challenges.
  • "We are committed to working with CDC, public health agencies at all levels, and industry at large to support the Administration's goals of modernizing the nation's public health data infrastructure.
  • Among the roles of the Public Health Protection Data Systems Group will be providing insights to CDC Foundation leadership and partners on emerging issues, needs and considerations for public health data modernization; serving as councilor to the CDC Foundation leadership team on matters related to improving public health intelligence; and guiding development of high-trust partnership models that transcend sector boundaries and accelerate adoption of scalable data systems that serve the public's health.

Electrify Expo Completes Second Season as the No. 1 Experiential Platform for Electric Vehicles

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022

In just its second year, Electrify Expo continues to break growth records, proving that its festival format is how consumers want to experience electric vehicles in a pressure-free environment.

Key Points: 
  • In just its second year, Electrify Expo continues to break growth records, proving that its festival format is how consumers want to experience electric vehicles in a pressure-free environment.
  • Participation among exhibitors at Electrify Expo is up over 200 percent year over year, and 2023 shows further increases as brands make Electrify Expo an anchor of their experiential and marketing initiatives.
  • The festival is already planning significant additions in the automotive, motorcycle, powersports, and electric bike industries.
  • Electrify Expo will feature more than 1M+ square feet of exhibit space in Los Angeles County, Seattle, New York, Miami, and Austin.

Demand for Electrify Expo Drives Expansion to Seven Major Markets in 2023; New Schedule Released

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Friday, November 11, 2022

To meet the growing interest among consumers, Electrify Expo has added two new EV-leading markets in 2023.

Key Points: 
  • To meet the growing interest among consumers, Electrify Expo has added two new EV-leading markets in 2023.
  • Electrify Expo will also serve as a platform for new product launches and major corporate announcements throughout the 2023 season.
  • Hundreds of EV owners across the USA have already registered their EVs with Electrify Expo to display their custom creations at upcoming 2023 Electrify Expo events.
  • "Interest, excitement, and demand for EVs continue to soar, and Electrify Expo is at the intersection and heart of it," said BJ Birtwell, founder and executive producer of Electrify Expo.

ELECTRIFY EXPO INDUSTRY DAY ADDS GM, VOLVO, AND NHTSA TO INDUSTRY DAY SPEAKER LINEUP NOVEMBER 11 IN AUSTIN TX

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022

The Industry-only day will feature top analysts, the latest research findings among consumers in America, and C-suite executives from leading automotive manufacturers and mobility companies.

Key Points: 
  • The Industry-only day will feature top analysts, the latest research findings among consumers in America, and C-suite executives from leading automotive manufacturers and mobility companies.
  • Industry Day in Austin will be held within the Events Center at COTA.
  • "Industry Day is the #1 forum for leaders across the industry to share how industry challenges are being addressed and discuss the exponential growth that lies ahead.
  • Electrify Expo will feature more than 1M+ square feet of exhibit space in Los Angeles County, Seattle, New York, Miami, and Austin.

KIA AMERICA PLUGS INTO ELECTRIFY EXPO 2022

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Thursday, October 6, 2022

IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia America joins cutting-edge mobility companies for Electrify Expo, a series of five local events where leaders in electrification come together to discuss the key challenges, insights, available research, and trends facing the mobility sector as it moves toward an all-electric future. After events earlier this summer in the Long Beach, CA, Seattle and NYC-Metro areas, the series continues October 8-9, at Regatta Park in Miami, where attendees will have the opportunity to experience the Kia EV6 first-hand.

Key Points: 
  • - Electrify Expo series highlight new electric vehicles, sustainability, energy, infrastructure, and EV legislation
    - Experience the Kia EV6 in Miami at Regatta Park, October 8-9
    IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia America joins cutting-edge mobility companies for Electrify Expo , a series of five local events where leaders in electrification come together to discuss the key challenges, insights, available research, and trends facing the mobility sector as it moves toward an all-electric future.
  • "Electrify Expo is a thinktank that brings together the top companies and executives in electrification to share knowledge and discuss how we'll make the transition to all-electrified vehicles as seamlessly as possible," saidEric Watson, vice president, sales operations, Kia America.
  • Electrify Expo expanded its industry-facing events, and education programs, with a full day of programming, industry leadership, and breakout sessions for the Auto and Micromobility categories.
  • The upcoming schedule of Electrify Expo events is as follows (*indicates Industry Day):

STANADYNE UNVEILS NEW HYDROGEN FUEL INJECTOR AT THE DETROIT AUTO SHOW

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022

DETROIT, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stanadyne, a leading global fuel and air management systems supplier, is unveiling a new alternative fuel injector for medium-duty and heavy-duty commercial vehicle powertrains at the 2022 North American International Auto Show (aka Detroit Auto Show). The company has developed a multipurpose port injector for delivering hydrogen, compressed natural gas, and dimethyl ether (DME) fuels.

Key Points: 
  • The company has developed a multipurpose port injector for delivering hydrogen, compressed natural gas, and dimethyl ether (DME) fuels.
  • "Our alternative fuel delivery systems lower emissions, increase efficiency, and improve performance on the path towards zero-carbon fuel compatibility."
  • Stanadyne's new low-pressure fuel injector is capable of high flow rates and has flexible packaging for a variety of port fuel injection applications.
  • The higher flow capacity and fuel-air mixing features of the new injector permit equivalent energy density fuel delivery when compared to traditional hydrocarbon fuels.

STANADYNE ELECTRIFIED GDI FUEL PUMP MODULE MAKES INDUSTRY DEBUT

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Monday, September 12, 2022

DETROIT, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stanadyne, a leading global fuel and air management systems supplier, has developed an electrically driven gasoline direct injection (GDI) fuel pump as part of its approach to fuel delivery system technology based on electrification. Called the "E-Pump Module," it is powered by 24- and 48-volt vehicle architectures and is decoupled from the internal combustion engine drivetrain. This enables the fuel flow and pressure to be electrically controlled to optimize and reduce fuel consumption, as the pump speed is now independent of engine revolutions per minute.

Key Points: 
  • DETROIT, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stanadyne, a leading global fuel and air management systems supplier, has developed an electrically driven gasoline direct injection (GDI) fuel pump as part of its approach to fuel delivery system technology based on electrification.
  • This enables the fuel flow and pressure to be electrically controlled to optimize and reduce fuel consumption, as the pump speed is now independent of engine revolutions per minute.
  • "Moving to an electrically powered GDI pump breaks from the standard design of connecting it to the engine for operation," said Stanadyne Chief Technology Officer Dr. Brad Stroia.
  • Stanadyne's Electrified Gas Direct Injection Fuel Pump is the first in a line of electrified products being developed by Stanadyne to enable clean propulsion for electrified applications.

The Shyft Group to Showcase Blue Arc EV Solutions at Detroit Auto Show 2022

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Monday, September 12, 2022

NOVI, Mich., Sept. 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blue Arc™ EV Solutions, a go-to-market brand of The Shyft Group (NASDAQ: SHYF), announced it will present the Power Cube™ portable charging station alongside its Class 3 all-electric commercial delivery van at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit on September 14-15 as part of the event’s Industry Days and AutoMobili-D exhibit located on the main floor of the show.

Key Points: 
  • The Blue Arc delivery van built on Shyfts commercial-grade EV chassis was unveiled in March 2022 at NTEAs Work Truck Week.
  • Our deep commercial fleet experience and new Blue Arc EV Solutions brand present an opportunity to address infrastructure concerns and help drive a swift and comprehensive transition to clean energy, said Daryl Adams, President and CEO, The Shyft Group.
  • The Shyft Group is organized into two core business units: Shyft Fleet Vehicles & Services and Shyft Specialty Vehicles.
  • Today, its family of brands includes Blue Arc EV Solutions, Utilimaster, Royal Truck Body, DuraMag, Magnum, Strobes-R-Us, Spartan RV Chassis, Builtmore Contract Manufacturing, and corresponding aftermarket provisions.