Resilience

U.S. Climate Assessment Highlights Need for Urgent and Collaborative Action

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

John Bistline, Dr. Delavane Diaz, and Laura Fischer—served as co-authors for different chapters of the report.

Key Points: 
  • John Bistline, Dr. Delavane Diaz, and Laura Fischer—served as co-authors for different chapters of the report.
  • The assessment documented the extensive economic toll of climate change, including infrastructure damage, agricultural losses, medical expenses, as well as intangibles like health, well-being, ecosystems, and biodiversity.
  • This will require unprecedented collaboration, working together to adapt to climate and weather impacts now and in the future."
  • EPRI has issued numerous recent reports related to decarbonization and climate resilience, including:

Cloudsky Showcases Breakthroughs in Cloud Computing at 2023 World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit

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Sunday, November 12, 2023

WUZHEN, China, Nov. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As the 2023 World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit commenced under the theme "Creating an Inclusive and Resilient Digital World Beneficial to All," Cloudsky, a leading provider of cloud computing infrastructure and services, took the opportunity to showcase its key achievements contributing to the rapid development of the digital economy.

Key Points: 
  • WUZHEN, China, Nov. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As the 2023 World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit commenced under the theme "Creating an Inclusive and Resilient Digital World Beneficial to All," Cloudsky, a leading provider of cloud computing infrastructure and services, took the opportunity to showcase its key achievements contributing to the rapid development of the digital economy.
  • The Wuzhen Summit is renowned for highlighting technological advancements, and this year marks the summit's tenth anniversary, with many of China's well-known internet and technology companies participating, including technologically advanced enterprises like Cloudsky.
  • With its one-stop advanced computing infrastructure and services currently widely used across China, Cloudsky debuted at the summit to highlight the critical role that breakthroughs in computing power play in powering the latest technological innovations.
  • Despite the increasing integration of many scenarios with cloud computing, differentiated computing power demands have yet to be effectively addressed.

Opening Ceremony and Plenary Session Held at 2023 World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

WUZHEN, China, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report from CRI Online: The 2023 World Internet Conference (WIC) Wuzhen Summit Opening Ceremony and Plenary Session took place on November 8 with World Internet Conference Secretary General Ren Xianliang presiding.

Key Points: 
  • WUZHEN, China, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report from CRI Online: The 2023 World Internet Conference (WIC) Wuzhen Summit Opening Ceremony and Plenary Session took place on November 8 with World Internet Conference Secretary General Ren Xianliang presiding.
  • During the events, memorial cups were presented to the winners of the Wuzhen Summit 10-Year Commemorative Honour, and the first group of World Internet Conference Global Youth Leaders received certificates marking their selection.
  • The 2023 WIC Wuzhen Summit is dedicated to "Creating an Inclusive and Resilient Digital World Beneficial to All — Building a Community with a Shared Future in Cyberspace", with 20 sub-forums on topics ranging from digital cooperation within the Global Development Initiative and collaborative green transformation toward digital sustainability to artificial intelligence (AI).
  • More than 1,800 online and offline participants from over 120 countries and regions worldwide are expected to take part.

Global Times: Wuzhen Summit kicks off at 10th anniversary, highlighting China's role in building a community with a shared future in cyberspace

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

In his speech, Xi stressed that the international community needs to deepen exchanges and practical cooperation to jointly advance the building of a community with a shared future in cyberspace to a new stage.

Key Points: 
  • In his speech, Xi stressed that the international community needs to deepen exchanges and practical cooperation to jointly advance the building of a community with a shared future in cyberspace to a new stage.
  • Participants highlighted the "open, inclusive and equal" approach the summit has been delivering for 10 consecutive years.
  • They noted that it mirrors the call from China that as a responsible major power, building a community with a shared future in cyberspace promotes common development.
  • "Building a community of a shared future equates to constructing an open, inclusive and safe cyberspace environment.

Resilience Appoints Bill Marth as President of Services

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

National Resilience, Inc. (Resilience), a technology-focused biomanufacturing company dedicated to broadening access to complex medicines, today announced that William S. Marth, RPh., MBA has been appointed to the newly created role of President of Services.

Key Points: 
  • National Resilience, Inc. (Resilience), a technology-focused biomanufacturing company dedicated to broadening access to complex medicines, today announced that William S. Marth, RPh., MBA has been appointed to the newly created role of President of Services.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231107738739/en/
    In this role, Mr. Marth will have end-to-end responsibility for all development and manufacturing services and commercial activities at Resilience.
  • Resilience’s objective in creating the new Services organization is to strengthen the company’s focus on providing the highest quality execution for pre-clinical, clinical and commercial programs.
  • “We look forward to benefitting from his experience and capability to better serve our customers and further scale Resilience.”

itselectric Wins Top $100,000 Prize in the 2023 QBE AcceliCITY Resilience Challenge

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

NEW YORK, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2023 QBE AcceliCITY Resilience Challenge, hosted by Leading Cities in partnership with QBE Insurance Group, concluded today with the City Solution of the Year awarded to itselectric, a groundbreaking company that is addressing the critical challenges of electric vehicle (EV) adoption by focusing on expanding and enhancing EV infrastructure through partnerships with private building owners.

Key Points: 
  • "At QBE, we are committed to helping promote resilience and sustainability in communities, and this year's Resilience Challenge winner itselectric has developed a solution with the potential to transform our cities."
  • itselectric was selected as the City Solution of the Year from a pool of more than 650 entrepreneurs from 80 countries who competed in the QBE AcceliCITY challenge.
  • The QBE AcceliCITY Resilience Challenge has quickly become one of the largest programs of its kind in the world and has demonstrated tremendous impact.
  • The QBE AcceliCITY program connects startup's smart solutions directly with users and provides the proper channels and know-how to deploy in cities.

TheWrap's Power Women Summit Returns Dec. 5

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TheWrap's Power Women Summit, bringing together the leading women of entertainment and media for a day of inspiration, insight and discussion, returns on Tuesday, Dec. 5, at The Maybourne Beverly Hills.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TheWrap's Power Women Summit , bringing together the leading women of entertainment and media for a day of inspiration, insight and discussion, returns on Tuesday, Dec. 5, at The Maybourne Beverly Hills.
  • With the theme of "Resilience," the Power Women Summit will reconvene live and in person for the fifth year for a packed program including Tia Mowry, Molly Sims, Maria Menounos, Candance Parker and many other speakers to be announced.
  • "We know that it is incredibly important for our community of women to come together in person to recharge and reconnect."
  • This year's Summit promises to be an inspiring source of motivation and empowerment for women seeking to amplify their professional careers and personal lives.

Scientific Systems Awarded SpaceWERX Orbital Prime Contract

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

WOBURN, Mass., Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientific Systems, a leader in intelligent autonomous systems, announces it has been selected by SpaceWERX for a $1.5 Million STTR Phase II contract, under the SpaceWERX Orbital Prime Program.  Scientific Solutions' vision-based solution, for US-RIPTIDE (Unknown Satellite Realtime Inspection, Pose, Tracking and IDEntification,) focuses on enabling In-space Service Assembly and Manufacturing (ISAM) capabilities being explored by the Department of the Air Force (DAF) and United States Space Force (USSF) through the Orbital Prime program.

Key Points: 
  • WOBURN, Mass., Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientific Systems, a leader in intelligent autonomous systems, announces it has been selected by SpaceWERX for a $1.5 Million STTR Phase II contract, under the SpaceWERX Orbital Prime Program.
  • Orbital Prime was created to accelerate the commercial In-Space Servicing, Assembly and Manufacturing (ISAM) market toward a use case of Active Debris Remediation.
  • Scientific System's contract is in one of 20 STTR Phase II contracts awarded by SpaceWERX, each valued at $1.5M per contract, for a total of $30M awarded to the Orbital Prime Cohort, which also includes recent D2P2 SBIR awardees.
  • "We're very excited to work with Scientific Systems and the Space Force on this project.

Resilience Midyear 2023 Claims Report: Cybercriminals Uplevel Tactics to Deal with Lower Extortion Payment Rate

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Resilience data shows third-party vendor incidents account for 28.9% of its clients’ all-time claims, ahead of phishing at 23.1%.

Key Points: 
  • Resilience data shows third-party vendor incidents account for 28.9% of its clients’ all-time claims, ahead of phishing at 23.1%.
  • A key event behind the trend in encryption-less extortion was the massive hack in May 2023 of the MOVEit file transfer platform.
  • The findings of the Midyear 2023 Claims Report support the Resilience model of a holistic approach to managing risk.
  • To read the Resilience Midyear Claims Report, please visit www.CyberResilience.com .

Shield Capital Closes $186 Million Inaugural Venture Capital Fund

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Monday, October 16, 2023

Shield Capital announced the final closing of its inaugural fund focused on early stage venture capital investments.

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  • Shield Capital announced the final closing of its inaugural fund focused on early stage venture capital investments.
  • Shield Capital Fund I, L.P. closed oversubscribed at 55% above target with $186 million of capital commitments from a broad representation of institutional and private investors.
  • Managing Partners Philip Bilden and Raj Shah launched SHIELD in 2021 with the mission to support the innovators secure the future in AI, autonomy, cybersecurity, and space.
  • SHIELD invests in company founders building frontier technologies that matter in both commercial and national security markets.