Economics

Infinera and Orange International Network Establish Long-term Partnership to Optimize Network Infrastructure Across Europe

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Monday, March 18, 2024

This partnership sets the foundation for a collaboration on Orange’s international backbone network.

Key Points: 
  • This partnership sets the foundation for a collaboration on Orange’s international backbone network.
  • Orange selected Infinera’s GX Series compact modular networking platform based on its ability to provide high-capacity connectivity with excellent economics.
  • Orange and Infinera recently completed a network in the U.S., and will now connect Paris, Marseille, and Bordeaux in France.
  • “We are excited about this new partnership with Infinera,” said Aurélien Vigano, VP of International Transmission Networks at Orange.

DZS Further Transforms Economics of Optical Edge with Launch of Saber 2200 Coherent xHaul Ethernet Switch

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Monday, March 18, 2024

DALLAS, March 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DZS (Nasdaq: DZSI), a global leader of access, optical and AI-driven cloud software solutions, today introduced its next expansion of the category-defining Saber portfolio – the DZS Saber 2200 transport switch.

Key Points: 
  • DALLAS, March 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DZS (Nasdaq: DZSI), a global leader of access, optical and AI-driven cloud software solutions, today introduced its next expansion of the category-defining Saber portfolio – the DZS Saber 2200 transport switch.
  • This hardened, high capacity, low latency, Layer 2 solution transforms the economics of deploying the flexible 100G transport circuits necessary for advanced mobile front/midhaul and edge transport.
  • By combining the Saber 2200 with Saber 4400 hardened ROADM, service providers can flexibly scale and transport L2/L3 services over DWDM networks in any environment.
  • DZS Saber 2200 Key Differentiators:
    See the Saber 2200 on display at the Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exhibition (OFC) taking place in San Diego March 25-28 in DZS booth #1348.

Lightbridge Achieves Critical Fabrication Development Milestone by Demonstrating the Extrusion Process for Uranium-Zirconium Samples

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Monday, March 18, 2024

Idaho National Laboratory (INL) has extruded coupon samples of Lightbridge Fuel™ material consisting of an alloy of depleted uranium and zirconium.

Key Points: 
  • Idaho National Laboratory (INL) has extruded coupon samples of Lightbridge Fuel™ material consisting of an alloy of depleted uranium and zirconium.
  • The extrusion process involves pressing a metallic alloy billet through a die.
  • The data will support fuel performance modeling and regulatory licensing efforts for the commercial deployment of Lightbridge Fuel.
  • “We are pleased to collaborate with Lightbridge in achieving this important milestone in their efforts to qualify Lightbridge fuel,” said Jess Gehin, INL associate laboratory director for Nuclear Science and Technology.

Auddia Announces Beta Program for Subscription Podcasting

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

BOULDER, CO, March 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire -- Auddia Inc. (NASDAQ:AUUD) (NASDAQ:AUUDW) (“Auddia” or the “Company”), a proprietary AI platform for audio identification and classification and related technologies, reinventing how consumers engage with AM/FM radio, podcasts, and other audio content, today announced its new pay-per-play beta program for podcasters and networks.

Key Points: 
  • The program will treat podcast plays and downloads similar to streaming music, where content owners receive a direct payment based on how many streams they receive.
  • “For many podcasters, the economics are simply broken,” said Michael Lawless, CEO of Auddia.
  • Meanwhile, ad networks, ad servers and ad salespeople are taking a significant chunk of the gross revenue from podcast ads.
  • The Company is in talks with a number of potential partners and hopes to announce the first group of pay-per-play beta participants in the coming weeks.

BRIGHT GREEN ANNOUNCES ITS EXPANSION CONTINUATION WITH A $100 MILLION SOLAR POWERED GENERATION FIELD TO SUPPLY HEAT AND ELECTRICITY TO ITS DRUG PRODUCTION AND MANUFACTURING FACILITY.

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

This ensures that the BGXX production and drug manufacturing requirements in Grants, New Mexico are carbon neutral.

Key Points: 
  • This ensures that the BGXX production and drug manufacturing requirements in Grants, New Mexico are carbon neutral.
  • The company started the bid process and is working with several Solar Installation Companies domiciled in New Mexico to install a 102-Megawatt Solar Power Generation field.
  • The successful bid will also include a Power Purchase Agreement from local utilities to purchase the excess power during peak times.
  • BGXX has committed to clean renewable energy to supply the massive heat and electricity loads to the 1 million existing and 7 million sq.

REE Automotive to Present at the 36th Annual Roth Conference

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

DANA POINT, Calif., March 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- REE Automotive Ltd. (Nasdaq: REE), an automotive technology company and provider of full by-wire electric trucks and platforms, will present at the 36th Annual Roth Conference in Dana Point, Calif., March 17-19 (“the Roth Conference”). The company will showcase its electric vehicle technology – the REEcorner® and display it’s P7-C vehicle part of a demo program, the first U.S. FMVSS certified full by-wire vehicle.

Key Points: 
  • The company will showcase its electric vehicle technology – the REEcorner® and display it’s P7-C vehicle part of a demo program, the first U.S. FMVSS certified full by-wire vehicle.
  • “At the Roth Conference, we are welcoming the investment community to learn more about REE and how we plan to power the zero-emission future,” said Daniel Barel, CEO and co-founder of REE Automotive.
  • We are seeing strong market demand as we continue to grow our order book and expand dealership network across North America.
  • REE leadership will participate in two speaking engagements:
    Participants: Carlton Rose, REE chair of the board and former UPS global fleet manager; Ryan Pritchard, chief revenue officer of Pritchard EV;

SBM Offshore and Technip Energies sign a Partnership Agreement to form EkWiL, a Floating Offshore Wind Joint Venture

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

The new company will be a Floating Offshore Wind (FOW) pure player, capable of proposing a wide range of solutions to clients.

Key Points: 
  • The new company will be a Floating Offshore Wind (FOW) pure player, capable of proposing a wide range of solutions to clients.
  • EkWiL will combine the people expertise, engineering and delivery capabilities, and complementary technologies of Technip Energies and SBM Offshore, creating integrated floating solutions and leading delivery offerings for the Floating Offshore Wind market.
  • • Bruno Chabas, CEO of SBM Offshore, commented: “Our aim is to become a recognized leading contractor in developing floating offshore wind infrastructures.
  • • Arnaud Pieton, CEO of Technip Energies, commented: “Joining forces and collaborating are necessary to capture the potential of the nascent floating offshore wind market.

SBM Offshore and Technip Energies sign a Partnership Agreement to form EkWiL, a Floating Offshore Wind Joint Venture

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, March 14, 2024

The new company will be a Floating Offshore Wind (FOW) pure player, capable of proposing a wide range of solutions to clients.

Key Points: 
  • The new company will be a Floating Offshore Wind (FOW) pure player, capable of proposing a wide range of solutions to clients.
  • EkWiL will combine the people expertise, engineering and delivery capabilities, and complementary technologies of Technip Energies and SBM Offshore, creating integrated floating solutions and leading delivery offerings for the Floating Offshore Wind market.
  • • Bruno Chabas, CEO of SBM Offshore, commented: “Our aim is to become a recognized leading contractor in developing floating offshore wind infrastructures.
  • • Arnaud Pieton, CEO of Technip Energies, commented: “Joining forces and collaborating are necessary to capture the potential of the nascent floating offshore wind market.

Dr. Xiang Lingyun Joins NUM as Tenured Economics Professor and PhD Advisor

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Annapolis, Maryland, March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dr. Xiang, known for his extraordinary contributions to the fields of international finance, accounting, and emerging industries, joins NUM as a tenured professor and PhD advisor , bringing with him a wealth of knowledge and a rich tapestry of global experiences.

Key Points: 
  • Annapolis, Maryland, March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dr. Xiang, known for his extraordinary contributions to the fields of international finance, accounting, and emerging industries, joins NUM as a tenured professor and PhD advisor , bringing with him a wealth of knowledge and a rich tapestry of global experiences.
  • Dr. Xiang, known for his extraordinary contributions to the fields of international finance, accounting, and emerging industries, joins NUM as a tenured professor and PhD advisor, bringing with him a wealth of knowledge and a rich tapestry of global experiences.
  • At NUM, Dr. Xiang will be involved in shaping the next generation of economists and finance professionals.
  • The NUM community warmly welcomes Dr. Xiang, looking forward to the inspiration and innovation he brings to the campus.

Liberation Labs Taps Biotech Biomanufacturing Veteran Rhys Dale to Assist with Development & Operations of Flagship Facility

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

RICHMOND, Ind., March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Liberation Labs has appointed Rhys Dale as Site Director for its flagship biomanufacturing facility currently being constructed in Richmond.

Key Points: 
  • RICHMOND, Ind., March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Liberation Labs has appointed Rhys Dale as Site Director for its flagship biomanufacturing facility currently being constructed in Richmond.
  • Dale has deep expertise in process conceptualization/design, technology development/scale-up, techno-economic process modeling, permitting, project development, and manufacturing.
  • Liberation Labs is currently constructing a commercial-scale, purpose-built, precision fermentation biomanufacturing facility with a capacity of 600,000 liters and a fully dedicated downstream process (DSP).
  • “Rhys is a proven leader in scaling biotechnology through biomanufacturing development and operations, and it’s great to have him on board at this time in the project’s lifecycle,” said Mark Warner, co-founder and CEO of Liberation Labs.