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Remembering South Africa's "Grand Geek" Barry Dwolatzky - engineer and programming pioneer

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
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To some of his former students, Professor Barry Dwolatzky was the “Grand Geek” – a name of which he was very proud.

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  • To some of his former students, Professor Barry Dwolatzky was the “Grand Geek” – a name of which he was very proud.
  • But Barry, who passed away in Johannesburg, South Africa on 16 May 2023, was much more than a computer geek.
  • He was also a leader and a visionary in the field of software engineering in South Africa.

A pioneer in programming

    • I first met Barry in 1989 when he returned to South Africa as a senior lecturer in the School of Electrical Engineering at Wits.
    • When he joined the School, there was only one programming course, Engineering Applied Computing, taught to second-year electrical, civil and mechanical engineering students.
    • Barry identified the growing importance of programming and information technology in engineering fields before anyone else in South Africa really had.
    • Today, the School of Electrical & Information Engineering’s curriculum contains two second-year programming courses and a third-year course that is compulsory for all electrical and information engineering students.

Software to drive development

    • At that time, Barry started working on a software programme that would assist engineers in planning the electrification of townships, historically black urban residential areas.
    • A number of postgraduate students under his supervision worked on aspects of this software.
    • It was the work he did through the centre that established him as an important thought leader in the software and IT space.

Innovation champion

    • He raised funding and transformed the rundown buildings into the innovation hub that is today one of the university’s flagship projects.
    • Even after retiring, Barry remained committed to and driven by the idea of innovation.
    • He worked alongside Wits University’s deputy vice-chancellor, Professor Lynn Morris, to establish the Wits Innovation Centre.

MANAGED CARE DATA BREACH ALERT: Edelson Lechtzin LLP Is Investigating Claims On Behalf Of Customers Whose Personal Data May Have Been Compromised By Managed Care of North America, Inc. Data Breach

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
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NEWTOWN, Pa., May 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The law firm of Edelson Lechtzin LLP is investigating claims of data privacy violations by Managed Care of North America, Inc. (“Managed Care”) resulting from a data breach that occurred between February 26 to March 7, 2023.

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  • NEWTOWN, Pa., May 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The law firm of Edelson Lechtzin LLP is investigating claims of data privacy violations by Managed Care of North America, Inc. (“Managed Care”) resulting from a data breach that occurred between February 26 to March 7, 2023.
  • The data breach compromised confidential patient information including full names, addresses, birthdates, driver’s license numbers, phone numbers, social security numbers, and protected health information.
  • Edelson Lechtzin LLP is investigating legal remedies on behalf of Managed Care customers who may have had their sensitive personal data stolen in the Managed Care data breach.
  • If you have received a data breach notice from Managed Care and have experienced identity theft, credit card fraud or other questionable uses of your personal information, it is possible that your personal data was comprised.

Jennifer Prescott Joins CDM Smith as Incoming Chief Digital and Information Officer

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023
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Boston, May 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CDM Smith is pleased to announce the addition of visionary business thinker Jennifer Prescott as Senior Vice President and incoming Chief Digital and Information Officer for the firm.

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  • Boston, May 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CDM Smith is pleased to announce the addition of visionary business thinker Jennifer Prescott as Senior Vice President and incoming Chief Digital and Information Officer for the firm.
  • Along with her technology experience, Prescott has an in-depth understanding of the industry and the unique mission of CDM Smith.
  • "I'm thrilled to join CDM Smith and be a part of the vision to never stop exploring.
  • Technology has a huge power to help solve the world's largest challenges and CDM Smith is committed to being on the forefront," said Prescott.

Rackspace Technology Awarded a New Cloud Cooperative Services Contract by Texas Department of Information Resources

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023
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SAN ANTONIO, May 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rackspace Technology ® (NASDAQ: RXT), a leading end-to-end multicloud technology solutions provider, today announced that it has been awarded a new Cloud Cooperative Services (DIR Contract #DIR-CPO-5186) contract with the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contracts Program.

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  • SAN ANTONIO, May 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rackspace Technology ® (NASDAQ: RXT), a leading end-to-end multicloud technology solutions provider, today announced that it has been awarded a new Cloud Cooperative Services (DIR Contract #DIR-CPO-5186) contract with the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contracts Program.
  • The contract provides the State of Texas the ability to purchase Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), Miscellaneous as a Service (MaaS), Cloud Broker, and Related Services through a streamlined procurement process and accelerates the delivery of services for Rackspace Technology.
  • “Since Rackspace Technology has been evaluated, selected and awarded to do business with Texas government entities, public sector customers in Texas will have the ability to procure cloud services without having to go through a public bid process,” said Rick Rosenberg, Vice President, and GM of Rackspace Technology Government Solutions.
  • Rackspace Technology also leveraged its strong relationships with DIR cloud service providers Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to expand DIR’s cloud strategy.

Bayer Launches Unit to Develop New Precision Health Consumer Products

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
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The Consumer Health Division of Bayer has launched a business unit focused on developing new Precision Health products across its range of everyday health categories.

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  • The Consumer Health Division of Bayer has launched a business unit focused on developing new Precision Health products across its range of everyday health categories.
  • The new Bayer Precision Health group will be responsible for closing this gap by identifying digital and digital-supported consumer healthcare opportunities.
  • “Digital health products are a perfect addition to the treatments we have offered for decades,” said Aquil Harjivan, R&D Head – Digital Health for the Consumer Health division of Bayer.
  • “We believe the best of precision health will be driven by partnerships so we look forward to working with the most innovative, evidence-driven companies committed to transforming everyday health.”

JBT Corporation Announces Definitive Agreement to Sell its AeroTech Business

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023
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JBT Corporation (NYSE: JBT) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its AeroTech business to Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK) in an all-cash transaction valued at $800 million, subject to customary post-closing items.

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  • JBT Corporation (NYSE: JBT) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its AeroTech business to Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK) in an all-cash transaction valued at $800 million, subject to customary post-closing items.
  • JBT Corporation (NYSE: JBT) is a leading global technology solutions provider to high-value segments of the food & beverage industry.
  • JBT also sells critical equipment and services to domestic and international air transportation customers through its AeroTech segment.
  • JBT Corporation employs approximately 7,200 people worldwide and operates sales, service, manufacturing and sourcing operations in more than 25 countries.

Drata Adds Jerry Rice and Coleen Coolidge to Drataverse Guest Speaker Lineup

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
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SAN DIEGO, May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Drata, a continuous security and compliance automation platform, today announced Pro Football Hall of Famer Jerry Rice and Former Segment and Twilio CISO Coleen Coolidge will join the guest speaker lineup for the company's inaugural user and compliance summit: Drataverse. The event will be held at The Midway in San Francisco, California on June 22, 2023.

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  • SAN DIEGO, May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Drata , a continuous security and compliance automation platform, today announced Pro Football Hall of Famer Jerry Rice and Former Segment and Twilio CISO Coleen Coolidge will join the guest speaker lineup for the company's inaugural user and compliance summit: Drataverse.
  • Rice will join Drata Co-Founder and CEO Adam Markowitz in a fireside chat at Drataverse, for a conversation on what it takes to drive success and create a legacy.
  • Coleen Coolidge is a powerhouse in the Information Security space with decades of experience leading holistic security programs, especially building security and GRC teams from the ground up.
  • "Attendees can anticipate insightful and inspiring conversations from our guest speakers for what we see as a momentous event for Drata's customers."

A More Resilient and Maturing Canadian VC Industry Amid the Downturn and Descent from 2021 Peaks: New Study

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
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Its findings show a significant slowdown of activities last year, indicating the end of an overheated VC market which saw most metrics at record-breaking levels in 2021.

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  • Its findings show a significant slowdown of activities last year, indicating the end of an overheated VC market which saw most metrics at record-breaking levels in 2021.
  • Affected by unfavorable macroeconomic conditions, Canada's VC development is mirroring similar trends that have emerged across global VC markets.
  • Valuations, returns and exit values all shrank as well, and VC backed IPO activity in Canada is at zero.
  • The annual VC landscape report provides the Canadian ecosystem with a deep examination on the situation of VC in Canada.

It's not a secret anymore: Canada Border Services nabs national dis-honour

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023
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During the summer of 2022, the CBSA told media outlets there were a total of five companies that had received contracts related to the app.

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  • During the summer of 2022, the CBSA told media outlets there were a total of five companies that had received contracts related to the app.
  • That number skyrocketed to a total of 27 contracts involving 23 unique companies, in documents the agency later submitted to Parliament.
  • For a decade, the department kept secret a scientific study that raised serious questions about the safety of salmon-farming operations in British Columbia.
  • Earlier this month, the Toronto Police Service was recognized as the winner in the law enforcement category.

Cervello Rail Cybersecurity Crucial for Passenger & Cargo Safety

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023
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TEL AVIV, Israel, May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cervello Ltd., the trusted cybersecurity provider for railways worldwide, brings its in-depth rail cyber expertise showcasing its purpose-built rail cybersecurity platform to the UITP Summit next week in Barcelona.

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  • TEL AVIV, Israel, May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cervello Ltd., the trusted cybersecurity provider for railways worldwide, brings its in-depth rail cyber expertise showcasing its purpose-built rail cybersecurity platform to the UITP Summit next week in Barcelona.
  • As both government regulatory entities and attackers are increasing their focus on rail as a key component of critical infrastructure, railways require tools, such as the Cervello cybersecurity platform, to provide safe, secure transportation services.
  • Cervello 's cybersecurity platform automates the discovery of potentially affected assets, devices and services throughout the railway's IT, OT, IoT, signaling, and rolling stock environments, allowing rail security teams to proactively mitigate high-risk within minutes.
  • Cervello will be demonstrating its technology at the UITP Global Public Transport Summit from June 4-7 in Barcelona in Hall 6, booth 6A 250.