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Comcast Business Delivers Innovative Technology Solutions to NJ TRANSIT

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

“Comcast Business provides our customers with reliable connectivity and the technology backbone needed to power innovations,” said Michael Louden, Regional Vice President of Comcast’s Freedom Region.

Key Points: 
  • “Comcast Business provides our customers with reliable connectivity and the technology backbone needed to power innovations,” said Michael Louden, Regional Vice President of Comcast’s Freedom Region.
  • Under the strategic direction of its technology team, NJ TRANSIT foresaw the necessity of bolstering its network infrastructure.
  • This led NJ TRANSIT to partner with Comcast Business, a decision rooted in the company’s proactive commitment to ensuring high service reliability and innovation for riders.
  • “As Chief Technology Officer at NJ TRANSIT, I have always prioritized innovative solutions to enhance operational efficiency and customer experiences,” said Bilal Khan, Chief Technology Officer of Infrastructure for NJ TRANSIT.

Porzio Governmental Affairs and Hawk Strategies Announce Strategic Partnership

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Monday, January 22, 2024

With New Jersey poised to receive a massive influx of federal investment in infrastructure in the coming years, two of the state’s leading government affairs consultancies— Porzio Governmental Affairs and Hawk Strategies —have formed a strategic partnership aimed at assisting companies with large transportation- and infrastructure-related needs.

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  • With New Jersey poised to receive a massive influx of federal investment in infrastructure in the coming years, two of the state’s leading government affairs consultancies— Porzio Governmental Affairs and Hawk Strategies —have formed a strategic partnership aimed at assisting companies with large transportation- and infrastructure-related needs.
  • The agreement calls for Porzio Governmental Affairs, a subsidiary of the Morristown-headquartered law firm Porzio, Bromberg & Newman, P.C., and Hawk Strategies, the premier transportation & infrastructure consultancy in New Jersey, to partner in servicing clients, marketing their services, and expanding their broad networks of political and industry contacts.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240122716695/en/
    Barbara DeMarco, vice president of Porzio Governmental Affairs (Photo: Business Wire)
    “Hawk Strategies simply has no equal in getting things done at the governmental level in the transportation & infrastructure space,” said Barbara DeMarco , vice president of Porzio Governmental Affairs.
  • The strategic partnership with Hawk Strategies continues a growth trend at Porzio Governmental Affairs, which recently saw senior director Dennis Marco rejoin PGA after establishing his own, successful public affairs firm.

City of Houston Selects Samsara’s Connected Operations Cloud to Digitize Operations

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

It’s exciting to be a part of their digital transformation and we’re just getting started.”

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  • It’s exciting to be a part of their digital transformation and we’re just getting started.”
    The City of Houston , the fourth most populous city in the nation, is one such customer that chose to digitize its operations with Samsara’s Connected Operations Cloud.
  • The Houston Public Works department is responsible for important constituent services like the operations and maintenance of streets, the production and distribution of water, among others.
  • The City leverages Samsara’s real-time monitoring capabilities for its fleet of light and heavy-duty vehicles and equipment like water pumps and generators.
  • “Samsara’s platform and range of solutions like cameras and equipment tracking were what we needed to improve our operations,” said Brian Blum, Assistant Director of Procurement, Fleet, and Warehousing at the City of Houston, Houston Public Works.

Hain Celestial Group Announces New Global Headquarters Location

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Thursday, August 3, 2023

HOBOKEN, N.J., Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hain Celestial Group (Nasdaq: HAIN), a leading manufacturer of better-for-you brands that inspire healthier living, announced today the location of its new headquarters and flexible work model to deliver greater value as a globally integrated enterprise.

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  • HOBOKEN, N.J., Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hain Celestial Group (Nasdaq: HAIN), a leading manufacturer of better-for-you brands that inspire healthier living, announced today the location of its new headquarters and flexible work model to deliver greater value as a globally integrated enterprise.
  • After a thorough vetting process, Hain has selected Hoboken, N.J. to serve as the hub of its global operations.
  • "Hain's hub and spoke work model enables broader team collaboration and greater connectivity as a global enterprise," said Hain Celestial Group Chief Executive Officer Wendy Davidson.
  • Hain plans to open the office in the fall of 2023 and is looking forward to being a part of the Hoboken community.

Hain Celestial Group Announces New Global Headquarters Location

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Thursday, August 3, 2023

HOBOKEN, N.J., Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hain Celestial Group (Nasdaq: HAIN), a leading manufacturer of better-for-you brands that inspire healthier living, announced today the location of its new headquarters and flexible work model to deliver greater value as a globally integrated enterprise.

Key Points: 
  • HOBOKEN, N.J., Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hain Celestial Group (Nasdaq: HAIN), a leading manufacturer of better-for-you brands that inspire healthier living, announced today the location of its new headquarters and flexible work model to deliver greater value as a globally integrated enterprise.
  • After a thorough vetting process, Hain has selected Hoboken, N.J. to serve as the hub of its global operations.
  • "Hain's hub and spoke work model enables broader team collaboration and greater connectivity as a global enterprise," said Hain Celestial Group Chief Executive Officer Wendy Davidson.
  • Hain plans to open the office in the fall of 2023 and is looking forward to being a part of the Hoboken community.

Automated Bus Consortium to reissue request for proposals (RFP) to procure full-size highly automated transit buses in early 2024

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

The Automated Bus Consortium™, a collective of U.S. transit agencies and several state departments of transportation, will advertise an updated request for proposals (RFP) first issued in January 2022, to procure full-size highly automated transit buses.

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  • The Automated Bus Consortium™, a collective of U.S. transit agencies and several state departments of transportation, will advertise an updated request for proposals (RFP) first issued in January 2022, to procure full-size highly automated transit buses.
  • The RFP represents the first-ever carbon neutral automated bus procurement and large-scale deployment for full-sized buses.
  • Formed by AECOM, the Automated Bus Consortium is a first-of-its-kind approach to investigate the feasibility of pilot automated bus projects and accelerate the deployment of automated transit technologies.
  • Pilot routes for these vehicles would include rural and urban deployments, bus rapid transit, bus yard and local bus service.

PSEG Celebrates 120 Years of Powering New Jersey's Past, Present and Future

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023

NEWARK, N.J., June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In 2023, PSEG is celebrating 120 years of powering our lives – our homes, businesses, families and community – including iconic locations and customers across the state such as Campbell, Marcal Paper, New Jersey Transit, The Okonite Company, the Statue of Liberty and many more.

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  • Since 1903 we have rolled up our sleeves to deliver safe, affordable and reliable services to homes and businesses across the region.
  • We look forward to doing the same for the next 120 years."
  • The company began in 1903 as the Public Service Corporation, a combination of 400 gas, electric and trolley companies.
  • In 1928, the company merged its electric and gas utilities into a single company, PSE&G.

GridMatrix Partners with Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to Launch AI Traffic Software Platform on the Lincoln Tunnel, Holland Tunnel, and George Washington Bridge

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Monday, January 30, 2023

NEW YORK, Jan. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GridMatrix has partnered with The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to launch GridMatrix's cloud-based software platform for advanced traffic analytics on the Lincoln Tunnel, Holland Tunnel, and George Washington Bridge. Collectively, these bridges and tunnels carry more than 180 million vehicles annually between New York City and New Jersey. 

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Jan. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GridMatrix has partnered with The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to launch GridMatrix's cloud-based software platform for advanced traffic analytics on the Lincoln Tunnel, Holland Tunnel, and George Washington Bridge.
  • Collectively, these bridges and tunnels carry more than 180 million vehicles annually between New York City and New Jersey.
  • GridMatrix is solely using live public feeds from existing Port Authority cameras for this deployment.
  • "It's a privilege to partner with the Port Authority and support its sustainability, safety, and broader operational goals.

Blyncsy's Machine Vision Technology Selected to Improve Public Transit in New York Tri-State Area

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022

Port Authority of New York and New Jersey will also be piloting Payver to monitor paint line striping visibility and pavement condition.

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  • Port Authority of New York and New Jersey will also be piloting Payver to monitor paint line striping visibility and pavement condition.
  • Blyncsy's Payver technology utilizes dash cam imagery and machine learning algorithms to passively provide a roadway view of bus stops and automatically detect maintenance issues.
  • Blyncsy's machine vision technology can detect anything the eye can see, like whether a bus shelter is blocked or if trash and graffiti are present.
  • By using machine vision on roadways, agencies will gain near real-time insights, thus decreasing emissions and increasing the speed and efficiency of maintenance.

Rubrik Launches Rubrik Security Cloud to Secure Data, Wherever it Lives, Across Enterprise, Cloud, and SaaS

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Tuesday, May 17, 2022

SAN DIEGO, May 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rubrik, the Zero Trust Data Security Company, today announced Rubrik Security Cloud to secure customers data, wherever it lives, across enterprise, cloud, and SaaS.

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  • SAN DIEGO, May 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rubrik, the Zero Trust Data Security Company, today announced Rubrik Security Cloud to secure customers data, wherever it lives, across enterprise, cloud, and SaaS.
  • The next frontier in cybersecurity pairs the investments in infrastructure security with data security giving companies security from the point of data.
  • Rubrik is a pioneer in data security and the Rubrik Security Cloud delivers three unique capabilities:
    Data Resilience: Safeguards data by providing immutable, logically air-gapped data protection with multi-factor authentication-based access control.
  • With Rubrik Security Cloud, we are strengthening customers' defenses so they can secure their business across enterprise, cloud, and SaaS workloads.