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Reticulate Micro Transmits First-ever Real-time Streaming Video over UHF TACSAT in Army Demonstration  

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Architecture, Compression, MUOS, Wireless power transfer, PACE, Radio, Army, Reticulation, VAST, DIL, United States Army, Metadata, KLV, UHF, HF, Joint, Ultra, Environment, HPW, Mobile phone

PALM BAY, Fla., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Reticulate Micro, Inc., a defense technology company dedicated to delivering trusted and resilient communications over any transport and in any environment, announced today that it successfully streamed live video over a UHF TACSAT radio link – a first for the industry.

Key Points: 
  • Reticulate conducted the demonstration on Feb. 28th with the US Army, using Reticulate Micro's VAST™ encoder and NanTenna's Ultra High Frequency (UHF) TACSAT antenna.
  • It marked the first time a commercial provider has demonstrated live video streaming in a tactical environment over the Army's legacy TACSAT network.
  • Today, there is no other solution capable of streaming real-time video over legacy tactical networks such as HF and TACSAT," said John Dames, CTO of Reticulate Micro.
  • Reticulate will continue to do validations of its VAST video system across all tactical communication networks in use today and will make this data available to government customers.

KFC Celebrates Global Growth with Major Milestone Restaurant Openings

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Monday, November 13, 2023
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PLANO, Texas, Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- KFC today announced key milestone store openings with two new restaurants in Haryana, India and Bucharest, Romania, as KFC expands in markets across the world. A new KFC opens somewhere in the world every 3.5 hours and in 2024, KFC plans to enter its 150th country. This global growth is fueled by KFC's mission to serve feel-good food, at scale, through inclusive, equitable and sustainable business practices.

Key Points: 
  • A new KFC opens somewhere in the world every 3.5 hours and in 2024, KFC plans to enter its 150th country.
  • This global growth is fueled by KFC's mission to serve feel-good food, at scale, through inclusive, equitable and sustainable business practices.
  • With over 29,000 restaurants, KFC serves billions of people while also creating nearly one million jobs worldwide.
  • KFC leverages the strength of its long-standing relationships with its trusted franchise partners to build momentum and scale growth.

CodeMettle Announces Pending Patent for Pulse, a Tactical NetOps Data Fabric Technology

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023
Intermittency, U.S. Department of Defense Strategy for Operating in Cyberspace, Soldier, Defense, NetOps, United States Department of Defense, DIL, Patent, FSR, Joint Task Force – Global Network Operations, Field service management, Pulse

ATLANTA, July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CodeMettle, an innovative developer of Network Operations (NetOps) software, today announced its patent pending product, Pulse. Designed with the U.S. Department of Defense's (DoD's) - NetOps goals in mind, Pulse is the first commercial software to enable users to prioritize and control the flow of data through multiple transmission channels while maximizing the effective use of available bandwidth at the tactical edge. Pulse is a patent pending technology developed by CodeMettle and is shaped by 10 years of experience delivering NetOps solutions for Soldiers and DoD tactical networks.

Key Points: 
  • Pulse helps signal officers prioritize, control, and route data in tactical environments where delivery is critical, bandwidth is limited and expensive.
  • ATLANTA, July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CodeMettle, an innovative developer of Network Operations (NetOps) software, today announced its patent pending product, Pulse.
  • Pulse is a patent pending technology developed by CodeMettle and is shaped by 10 years of experience delivering NetOps solutions for Soldiers and DoD tactical networks.
  • "Pulse enables the DoD to make the most of their tactical networks and available bandwidth," said Richard Graham, CEO of CodeMettle.

CodeMettle Wins U.S. Army Contract to Provide Software Licenses for Integrated NetOps Battalion and Below (INB2)

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023
82nd Airborne Division, Intermittency, Integrated Tactical Network, Army, UNO, MTA, NetOps, LTT, Airborne forces, TRL, ITN, Running, Technology readiness level, DIL, Pacific Pathways, Radio, Commercial, COTS, Software, Mobile phone, Limited

ATLANTA, June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CodeMettle, an innovative developer of Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) NetOps software, has been awarded a contract to provide software licenses for the INB2 Program that will be used to field and manage disparate and interconnected radio networks. This contract marks the software's initial program deployment, which concludes a five-year Middle Tier Acquisition (MTA) process that started at a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of 5 and is now at a TRL of 8. CodeMettle demonstrated the software's performance and reliability during the Army's Capability Set Operations Demonstration and Adversary Assessment with the 2nd Calvary Regiment as well as Pacific Pathways with the 82nd Airborne Division.

Key Points: 
  • INB2 is the first multi-vendor, waveform agnostic NetOps software application to allow monitoring and management of the Integrated Tactical Network (ITN) from Company to Division.
  • ATLANTA, June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CodeMettle, an innovative developer of Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) NetOps software, has been awarded a contract to provide software licenses for the INB2 Program that will be used to field and manage disparate and interconnected radio networks.
  • CodeMettle demonstrated the software's performance and reliability during the Army's Capability Set Operations Demonstration and Adversary Assessment with the 2nd Calvary Regiment as well as Pacific Pathways with the 82nd Airborne Division.
  • CodeMettle's NetOps capability is a first-of-its-kind, platform-agnostic implementation utilizing software architectures to provide distributed common management and operational views of multi-vendor, Disconnected, Intermittent, and Limited (DIL) radio networks.

University of Chicago's Market Shaping Accelerator Launches $2 Million Innovation Challenge

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Thursday, May 25, 2023
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CHICAGO, May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Chicago's Market Shaping Accelerator (MSA) today announced its $2 million Innovation Challenge. Launched earlier this month, the MSA aims to accelerate efforts to address major global challenges by leveraging the power of incentives, competition, and private sector innovation. In its first year, the MSA and Innovation Challenge are focused on incentivizing groundbreaking solutions for climate change, biosecurity, and pandemic preparedness.

Key Points: 
  • Newly launched Accelerator to crowdsource ideas and support innovations to address global threats related to climate change, biosecurity, and pandemic preparedness
    CHICAGO, May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Chicago's Market Shaping Accelerator (MSA) today announced its $2 million Innovation Challenge.
  • In its first year, the MSA and Innovation Challenge are focused on incentivizing groundbreaking solutions for climate change, biosecurity, and pandemic preparedness.
  • The MSA will then work with policymakers, domain experts and funders to develop market shaping instruments tailored to selected problems.
  • Market shaping uses economic tools to solve market failures where commercial incentives for innovation trail behind societal needs.

Global Automotive Driving Simulator Market to Grow by $380.89 Million During 2023-2027: - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, January 12, 2023
Automotive, Other Automotive, Algorithm, DIL, Illinois Tool Works Inc. v. Independent Ink, Inc., Spectris, Nvidia, Research, Moog Inc., CAE Inc., Retail, Thales of Miletus

This study identifies the development of stratiform machines to supplant hexapod machines in automotive DIL simulation applications as one of the prime reasons driving the automotive driving simulator market growth during the next few years.

Key Points: 
  • This study identifies the development of stratiform machines to supplant hexapod machines in automotive DIL simulation applications as one of the prime reasons driving the automotive driving simulator market growth during the next few years.
  • Also, the development of autonomous vehicles based on automotive driving simulation algorithms and the creation of low-cost simulators for testing and evaluating in-ve will lead to sizable demand in the market.
  • Also, the automotive driving simulator market analysis report includes information on upcoming trends and challenges that will influence market growth.
  • The market research reports provide a complete competitive landscape and an in-depth vendor selection methodology and analysis using qualitative and quantitative research to forecast the accurate market growth.

Connecticut-based Carter Morse & Goodrich Advises Williams Distributing Co. on its Sale to Daikin Industries

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023
Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Consulting, Banking, Professional Services, Building Systems, Asset Management, Other Construction & Property, Residential Building & Real Estate, Other Professional Services, Heat, BDO, Great Lakes, Great Lakes region, Maytag, Choi–Williams distribution function, Honigman LLP, DIL, Partnership, Air conditioning, Ventilation, CMG, Sale, Williams, Goodman, Morse, HVAC, Daikin, Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning

Carter Morse & Goodrich ("CMG") is pleased to announce it served as the exclusive financial advisor to Williams Distributing Co. (“Williams”) on its sale to Daikin Comfort Technologies North America, Inc. (“Daikin”), a subsidiary of Daikin Industries, Ltd. (DIL), the world’s largest manufacturer of HVAC systems.

Key Points: 
  • Carter Morse & Goodrich ("CMG") is pleased to announce it served as the exclusive financial advisor to Williams Distributing Co. (“Williams”) on its sale to Daikin Comfort Technologies North America, Inc. (“Daikin”), a subsidiary of Daikin Industries, Ltd. (DIL), the world’s largest manufacturer of HVAC systems.
  • “I’m so appreciative of the Carter Morse & Goodrich team for their preparation, guidance and leadership throughout the M&A process ultimately culminating in a successful closing,” remarked Jim Williams, the majority owner of Williams.
  • Ramsey Goodrich, Managing Partner of CMG, commented, “We’re honored that Jim and the Williams family entrusted our firm with their ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ transaction.
  • The transaction was managed by Carter Morse & Goodrich’s FINRA registered broker-dealer affiliate, Carter Capital Corporation.

Daikin Acquires Williams Distributing, a Distribution Powerhouse for HVAC and Building Products

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Friday, January 20, 2023
HVAC, Residential Building & Real Estate, Manufacturing, Construction & Property, Building Systems, Machinery, Maytag, Partnership, Ventilation, Goodman, Research, Cold climate, Heat, Multimedia, Distribution, Great Lakes, Acquisition, Daikin Applied Americas, GWP, Growth, Family, Air conditioning, Professional, DIL, Marketing, Choi–Williams distribution function, R-32, Great Lakes region, Amana, Daikin Texas Technology Park, Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, Central heating, Daikin

Williams Distributing, Co. (Williams), a distribution powerhouse for heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment and residential building products in the Great Lakes region, has been acquired by Daikin Comfort Technologies North America, Inc. (Daikin).

Key Points: 
  • Williams Distributing, Co. (Williams), a distribution powerhouse for heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment and residential building products in the Great Lakes region, has been acquired by Daikin Comfort Technologies North America, Inc. (Daikin).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230103005643/en/
    Daikin Comfort Technologies North America has acquired Williams Distributing, a distribution powerhouse for HVAC equipment and residential building products in the Great Lakes region.
  • Williams Distributing is a nationally recognized distributor and supplier for these building products of which Daikin is excited to incorporate into their portfolio.
  • “Williams has long been an important, successful partner for Daikin, Daikin Applied, Goodman and Amana® brand HVAC products.

Venstar Acquired by Daikin, Supporting a Joint Commitment to Innovate Indoor Comfort and Environmental Sustainability

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022
Cloud, Goodman, Maintenance, Amana, DTTP, R-32, Name, Heat, School, Ventilation, DNA, Thermostat, HVAC, CO2, Daikin Texas Technology Park, EMS, Marketing, Dushan County, OEM, DIL, Control, GWP, Temperature, Acquisition, Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, Daikin

CHATSWORTH, Calif., Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Venstar®, a leading HVAC controls, thermostat and energy management systems provider, today announced it has been acquired by Daikin Comfort Technologies North America Inc. (Daikin), a subsidiary of Daikin Industries Ltd. (DIL), which is the largest manufacturer of HVAC systems worldwide. Venstar's HVAC technology and indoor comfort solutions are used in millions of residences and light commercial applications across the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Key Points: 
  • Venstar's HVAC technology and indoor comfort solutions are used in millions of residences and light commercial applications across the United States, Canada and Mexico.
  • Venstar's HVAC technology and indoor comfort solutions are used in millions of residences and light commercial applications across the United States, Canada and Mexico.
  • Steve Dushane, founder, president and CEO of Venstar, said, "we are excited to join a company with a strong commitment to innovating indoor comfort and cultivating environmental sustainability.
  • "Smart thermostat and cloud service solutions represent the future of indoor comfort beyond controlling temperature and ventilation," added Thoren.

Daikin Acquires Venstar, Leading Controls and Energy Management System Provider

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Friday, December 2, 2022
Residential Building & Real Estate, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Technology, Manufacturing, Construction & Property, Building Systems, HVAC, Utilities, Other Technology, Alternative Energy, Energy, Cloud, OEM, Goodman, Heat, Dushan County, Control, Daikin Texas Technology Park, Energy management system, EMS, DIL, DTTP, R-32, Ventilation, Thermostat, GWP, HVAC, Marketing, DNA, Multimedia, Maintenance, Temperature, Acquisition, CO2, Name, Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, Daikin

Daikin Comfort Technologies North America, Inc. (Daikin) has acquired Venstar, Inc. (Venstar), a prominent controls and energy management systems provider whose technology and indoor comfort solutions are used in millions of residences and light commercial applications across the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Key Points: 
  • Daikin Comfort Technologies North America, Inc. (Daikin) has acquired Venstar, Inc. (Venstar), a prominent controls and energy management systems provider whose technology and indoor comfort solutions are used in millions of residences and light commercial applications across the United States, Canada and Mexico.
  • The companys Surveyor Energy Management System allows retailers, restaurant chains and other multi-location businesses to remotely monitor, manage and control energy consumption while reducing maintenance expenses.
  • Venstar Inc. is a leading thermostat and energy management system (EMS) manufacturer, known for providing value to its customers via ease of use and installation, proven cost savings, improved energy efficiency, quality and reliability.
  • Surveyor currently controls the energy usage of 30,000+ retail locations across the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico and Mexico.