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Learn & Work Ecosystem Library Announces New Librarian and Updated Features

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Learn & Work Ecosystem Library recently hired Matthew Valdez as its first Librarian.

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  • INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Learn & Work Ecosystem Library recently hired Matthew Valdez as its first Librarian.
  • “I’m really excited to be joining the Learn & Work Ecosystem Library designed to serve the diverse stakeholder groups seeking accurate information about the ecosystem,” said Valdez.
  • His work in higher education has focused on information literacy instruction, digital accessibility, Open Educational Resources, and educational technology.
  • “Matthew brings unique librarianship and technology talents to the team,” said Holly Zanville, research professor at George Washington University, and founder and lead of the Learn & Work Ecosystem Library.

Kathleen Lovett, Chief Information Officer, Supply Chain of VSP Vision has been appointed to the CTO Forum Advisory Board

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Friday, December 22, 2023
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SANTA CLARA, Calif., Dec. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The CTO Forum today announced that Kathleen Lovett, Vice President and Chief Information Officer, Supply Chain of VSP Vision, has been appointed to the CTO Forum Advisory Board. The CTO Forum brings together senior technology executives, business leaders and academicians to discuss and collaborate on key technology issues and to accelerate innovation across organizations.

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  • Kathleen Lovett, Chief Information Officer, Supply Chain of VSP Vision has been appointed to the CTO Forum Advisory Board.
  • SANTA CLARA, Calif., Dec. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The CTO Forum today announced that Kathleen Lovett, Vice President and Chief Information Officer, Supply Chain of VSP Vision, has been appointed to the CTO Forum Advisory Board.
  • "We are delighted to welcome Kathleen Lovett and VSP Vision to the Advisory Board," said CTO Forum President Basheer Janjua.
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    "We are delighted to welcome Kathleen Lovett and VSP Vision to the Advisory Board," said CTO Forum Founding Chair and President Basheer Janjua.

AIS Appoints former Wolf Den CEO Kim Pack as the President of AIS Federal

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Monday, November 13, 2023
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Applied Information Sciences (AIS), a fast-growing Azure and GenAI solutions provider to Fortune 500 and U.S. Federal Government clients, announces the appointment of Kimberly (Kim) Pack as President of the AIS Federal unit.

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  • Applied Information Sciences (AIS), a fast-growing Azure and GenAI solutions provider to Fortune 500 and U.S. Federal Government clients, announces the appointment of Kimberly (Kim) Pack as President of the AIS Federal unit.
  • Kim Pack brings a wealth of experience to her new role, having most recently served as the CEO of Wolf Den Associates, a leading high-end consultancy in the Federal Market, which was acquired by Deep Water Point & Associates.
  • I am excited to have Kim join our executive management and have her lead our fantastic federal team.
  • Pack expressed her excitement about joining AIS, saying, “I’m thrilled to be joining the AIS team and contribute to the company’s mission and growth.

IQM announces expansion to US, signs partnership with UC Berkeley to develop advanced quantum processors

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
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The US expansion will also offer IQM a myriad of opportunities to integrate with quantum research organisations.

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  • The US expansion will also offer IQM a myriad of opportunities to integrate with quantum research organisations.
  • "The expansion is truly a big bang for IQM, and kicking it off together with UC Berkeley is exactly in line with our mission.
  • The partnership between IQM and UC Berkeley will develop the next generation of advanced superconducting quantum processors.
  • The teams at IQM and UC Berkeley will fabricate 3D-integrated versions of novel quantum processors that have high quantum coherence and minimal levels of unwanted crosstalk.

IBM and Top Universities to Advance Quantum Education for 40,000 Students in Japan, South Korea, and the United States

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
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TOKYO, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, IBM (NYSE: IBM) announced the company intends to engage with Keio University, The University of Tokyo, Yonsei University, Seoul National University, and The University of Chicago to work together to support quantum education activities in Japan, Korea, and the United States. IBM intends to deliver educational offerings, in combination with contributions from each of the participating universities, to advance the training of up to 40,000 students over the next 10 years to prepare them for the quantum workforce and promote the growth of a global quantum ecosystem.  

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  • A skilled quantum workforce is critical to growing the quantum industry that will lead to economic development through leveraging quantum computing technology.
  • Currently, people trained and skilled in quantum computing are needed as more higher-education and research institutions, national labs, and industries adopt quantum computing.
  • To address the increasing demands of a growing quantum workforce, IBM and the five universities in Japan, Korea, and the U.S. intend to collaborate on the education of new and future generations of quantum computing users.
  • The education program starts with first-year undergraduate students, using actual quantum computing equipment, including the state-of-the-art IBM Quantum machines, even with those new to quantum mechanics.

IBM and Top Universities to Advance Quantum Education for 40,000 Students in Japan, South Korea, and the United States

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
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TOKYO, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, IBM (NYSE: IBM) announced the company intends to engage with Keio University, The University of Tokyo, Yonsei University, Seoul National University, and The University of Chicago to work together to support quantum education activities in Japan, Korea, and the United States. IBM intends to deliver educational offerings, in combination with contributions from each of the participating universities, to advance the training of up to 40,000 students over the next 10 years to prepare them for the quantum workforce and promote the growth of a global quantum ecosystem.  

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  • A skilled quantum workforce is critical to growing the quantum industry that will lead to economic development through leveraging quantum computing technology.
  • Currently, people trained and skilled in quantum computing are needed as more higher-education and research institutions, national labs, and industries adopt quantum computing.
  • To address the increasing demands of a growing quantum workforce, IBM and the five universities in Japan, Korea, and the U.S. intend to collaborate on the education of new and future generations of quantum computing users.
  • The education program starts with first-year undergraduate students, using actual quantum computing equipment, including the state-of-the-art IBM Quantum machines, even with those new to quantum mechanics.

NFEC Lauds Top 3 Graduates of its Accredited Personal Finance Instructor[℠] Course

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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LAS VEGAS, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Financial Educators Council (NFEC) has announced the top three graduates of its advanced financial educator training, the Accredited Personal Finance Instructor℠ (APFI℠) program.

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  • LAS VEGAS, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Financial Educators Council (NFEC) has announced the top three graduates of its advanced financial educator training, the Accredited Personal Finance Instructor℠ (APFI℠) program.
  • The advanced APFI course builds upon the NFEC's Certified Financial Education Instructor ® (CFEI®) training, which gives individuals the expertise, credibility, and confidence to teach personal finance effectively.
  • Graduates complete a process through which they create all the materials needed to run a program for maximum positive results.
  • The APFI course complies with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standards and graduates receive IACET CEUs.

Baidu Announces Third Quarter 2023 Results

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023
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Baidu established the Technology Ethics Committee in October 2023 to guide the practices of technology professionals.

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  • Baidu established the Technology Ethics Committee in October 2023 to guide the practices of technology professionals.
  • Apollo Go, Baidu's autonomous ride-hailing service, provided 821K rides in the third quarter of 2023, up 73% year over year.
  • Managed Page accounted for 53% of Baidu Core's online marketing revenue in the third quarter of 2023.
    iQIYI's average daily number of total subscribing members for the quarter was 107.5 million, compared to 101.0 million for the third quarter of 2022 and 111.2 million for the second quarter of 2023.
  • More importantly, iQIYI's monthly average revenue per membership (ARM[3]) for the quarter was RMB15.54, compared to RMB13.90 for the third quarter of 2022 and RMB14.82 for the second quarter of 2023, increasing 12% year over year.

Undaunted by Wind and Rain, a Hundred Kilometers With You

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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CHANGSHA, China, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This is a report from Hunan Huasheng Culture & Sports Co., Ltd.:

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  • Persisting for 16 years, the number of participants reached a record high for the autumn sessions of the Hundred Kilometers Hiking.
  • The slogan "Changsha-Zhuzhou-Xiangtan, Walk Together" has become a testament to the decade-long journey through wind and rain.
  • Every edition of the Hunan Hundred Kilometers Hiking, from event planning, and route surveying, to participant recruitment, takes months to prepare.
  • Interestingly, of the 26 sessions of the Hunan Hundred Kilometers Hiking held so far, this is the first to experience such cold and rainy weather.

Infleqtion Joins U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)'s Quantum & Space Collaboration

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Monday, November 13, 2023
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AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), alongside a cohort of strategic partners, today announced the first round of participants dedicated to the Quantum & Space Collaboration. This collaborative effort aims to harness cutting-edge quantum technologies for pivotal advancements in national security, energy, and economic prosperity, while also supporting sustainability goals.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), alongside a cohort of strategic partners, today announced the first round of participants dedicated to the Quantum & Space Collaboration.
  • The Quantum & Space Collaboration has garnered an array of participants, including the DOE, Department of Defense (DOD), Infleqtion , Nebula Space Enterprises, and Accenture Federal Services.
  • Together, we will harness the power of quantum sensing, quantum communications, and quantum computing to advance national security, energy, and economic interests," said Scott Faris, CEO of Infleqtion .
  • These range from quantum information science, quantum security and AI/machine learning to fortifying the pursuit of quantum applications and space demonstrations.