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Plus Named 2024 Edison Award Gold Winner for Innovative Autonomous Driving Software

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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Plus, a global leader in autonomous driving software solutions, announced today that it has been recognized as a Gold winner of the 2024 Edison Awards for its supervised autonomy software solution, PlusDrive ® , in the Innovative Services & Software Solutions category.

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  • Plus, a global leader in autonomous driving software solutions, announced today that it has been recognized as a Gold winner of the 2024 Edison Awards for its supervised autonomy software solution, PlusDrive ® , in the Innovative Services & Software Solutions category.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240424757599/en/
    Plus Named 2024 Edison Award Gold Winner for Innovative Autonomous Driving Software (Graphic: Business Wire)
    PlusDrive® is among the suite of autonomous driving software solutions offered by Plus to help OEMs and Tier 1s accelerate the development of next-generation vehicles.
  • Other innovative Plus products include PlusVision ™ , AI perception software designed to be used in advanced safety systems, ADAS applications, and higher levels of autonomy.
  • We are also grateful for our immensely talented team who continue to push the envelope in autonomous driving technology every day.”

Plus Appoints Former ZF/WABCO President of the Americas Jon Morrison as Chief Revenue Officer to Drive Global Business Expansion

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Automotive Manufacturing, Automotive, Technology, Manufacturing, Trucking, Transport, General Automotive, Autonomous Driving, Vehicles, Software, Artificial Intelligence, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, ZF, Bosch, Growth, Entrepreneurship, Partnership, American Axle, Heel, SuperDrive, Plus, IVECO, Retirement, DSV, Multimedia, Level 4, Transurban, WABCO, General Motors, Navistar, Rail transport

Plus, a global leader in autonomous driving software solutions that span from next-generation safety to highly automated and self-driving systems, announced today the appointment of Jon Morrison as inaugural Chief Revenue Officer.

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  • Plus, a global leader in autonomous driving software solutions that span from next-generation safety to highly automated and self-driving systems, announced today the appointment of Jon Morrison as inaugural Chief Revenue Officer.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240320854643/en/
    Plus Appoints Former ZF/WABCO President of the Americas Jon Morrison as Chief Revenue Officer to Drive Global Business Expansion (Photo: Business Wire)
    “Jon’s distinguished career in the automotive industry and proven track record of success in driving business growth with industry-leading products and new market expansion across both passenger cars and commercial vehicles is incomparable.
  • I am delighted to welcome Jon to our executive team and to leverage his expertise to create sustained growth for our business,” said David Liu, CEO and Co-Founder at Plus.
  • Morrison also previously served as president for North America for American Axle & Manufacturing, where he led a multi-billion dollar revenue business focused on the passenger car and light vehicle market.

ISG Announces 2024 ISG Paragon Awards™ ANZ Winners

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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Information Services Group ( ISG ) (Nasdaq: III ), a leading global technology research and advisory firm, has announced the winners of the 2024 ISG Paragon Awards™ ANZ , which celebrate the ongoing transformation of sourcing industry partnerships with new solutions and technologies.

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  • Information Services Group ( ISG ) (Nasdaq: III ), a leading global technology research and advisory firm, has announced the winners of the 2024 ISG Paragon Awards™ ANZ , which celebrate the ongoing transformation of sourcing industry partnerships with new solutions and technologies.
  • A total of 50 nominations were submitted for the annual ANZ program.
  • Winners in each category were selected by an experienced independent expert and announced at a gala awards dinner on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at the Fullerton Hotel Sydney.
  • “We are honored to recognize the winners of the 2024 ISG Paragon Awards ANZ for finding powerful new ways to support their clients’ IT goals and achieve outstanding results.”
    The 2024 ISG ANZ Paragon Awards celebrate the evolution of the sourcing industry through the application of new sourcing approaches, automation and digital technology.

Jennifer Aument Appointed Chief Executive Officer of The New Terminal One at JFK International Airport

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Monday, February 26, 2024
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QUEENS, N.Y., Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The New Terminal One at New York John F. Kennedy International Airport today announced Jennifer Aument as its incoming CEO, set to assume the role on April 1, 2024. The New Terminal One is currently under construction with its first gates scheduled to open in 2026, in partnership with the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, as part of the agency's $19 billion transformation of JFK Airport.

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  • Aument brings over 25 years of experience in developing major infrastructure across the highway, rail, airport, and port sectors.
  • Her career includes executive roles in public-private partnerships and megaprojects, with a focus on safe and efficient project delivery, business performance, community engagement and customer experience.
  • As the President and CEO of Transurban's North American business for many years, she led the development and expansion of significant public-private infrastructure projects.
  • Dr. Bushell led The New Terminal One to lease and financial close amidst a global pandemic that disrupted air travel.

Plus Earns No. 2 Spot on Prestigious 2024 FreightWaves FreightTech 25 List

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Vehicle Technology, Trucking, Automotive, Technology, Transport, Autonomous Driving, Vehicles, Software, Carbon, Safety, Level 4, Multimedia, IVECO, Bosch, Freight technology, Original equipment manufacturer, Transurban

Plus , a global autonomous driving software provider, has been honored with the second-highest ranking on the 2024 FreightTech 25 list recognizing the most innovative and disruptive companies in the transportation industry.

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  • Plus , a global autonomous driving software provider, has been honored with the second-highest ranking on the 2024 FreightTech 25 list recognizing the most innovative and disruptive companies in the transportation industry.
  • “We are delighted to receive the industry recognition and the continued validation from leading global OEMs, Tier 1s, fleets, infrastructure providers and global technology companies as their autonomous driving software partner of choice.”
    Inclusion in the prestigious FreightTech 25 list affirms the global deployment momentum and progress Plus has achieved in the past year.
  • Starting public road testing with IVECO of the jointly developed next-generation highly automated trucks in Germany.
  • Companies on the 2024 FreightTech 25 list are selected because of their innovative and disruptive contributions to the transportation industry.

Yes& Recognized as One of the Fastest Growing Agencies of 2023 by Adweek

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Monday, November 6, 2023
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ALEXANDRIA, VA, Nov. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Yes& , an Alexandria, Virginia-based integrated marketing agency, has been recognized as one of Adweek’s 2023 Fastest Growing Agencies.

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  • ALEXANDRIA, VA, Nov. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Yes& , an Alexandria, Virginia-based integrated marketing agency, has been recognized as one of Adweek’s 2023 Fastest Growing Agencies.
  • Annually, Adweek recognizes the top 100 global agencies of all sizes that have achieved significant growth, and this year Yes& ranked #22 overall, #6 among medium-sized agencies, and #1 among agencies from the Southeast on the list.
  • Yes& has focused on growth—not for the sake of growth—but in order to provide the most value to clients.
  • “We’re honored to be recognized as one of Adweek’s Fastest Growing Agencies of 2023,” said Robert W. Sprague, Founder and CEO, Yes&.

Yes& Named #2 Largest DC Area Ad Agency and #9 Fastest Growing Company in Greater Washington D.C., According to Washington Business Journal Rankings

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Monday, October 23, 2023
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Alexandria, VA, Oct. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Yes& , an Alexandria, Virginia-based integrated marketing agency, has been recognized by the Washington Business Journal as the number two largest ad agency in the Greater Washington D.C. area and the ninth fastest-growing private company headquartered in the region.

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  • Alexandria, VA, Oct. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Yes& , an Alexandria, Virginia-based integrated marketing agency, has been recognized by the Washington Business Journal as the number two largest ad agency in the Greater Washington D.C. area and the ninth fastest-growing private company headquartered in the region.
  • These achievements highlight the agency’s commitment to delivering exceptional results and its ability to adapt to the evolving needs of its clients.
  • “We are incredibly proud to be recognized as the #2 largest advertising agency in the Greater Washington D.C. area, and being named the 9th fastest growing company in the region is an exceptional win for our team,” said Robert W. Sprague, Founder and CEO, Yes&.
  • With its strong growth and expertise, Yes& is marked as one of the top advertising agencies in the Greater Washington D.C. area.

Transurban and Partners Demonstrate the Future of Safer Travel with Connected Autonomous Vehicles on Virginia Express Lanes

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Monday, October 16, 2023
Public Policy, Government, Transportation, State, Local, Travel, Automotive, Trucking, General Automotive, Transport, Partnership, Express, Transurban, Commonwealth, VDOT, Safety, ADS, Cleveland, Law enforcement, USDOT, CAMP, Virginia Department of Transportation, CAV, Silicon, Research, Road

Transurban and our partners know we must continually innovate to keep travelers safer as technology enables the next generation of transportation,” said Mike Discenza, Acting President, Transurban North America.

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  • Transurban and our partners know we must continually innovate to keep travelers safer as technology enables the next generation of transportation,” said Mike Discenza, Acting President, Transurban North America.
  • “Smart roads, like Transurban’s Express Lanes, are leading the way in integrated infrastructure technology—and we are just getting started.
  • The trials and demonstrations on the 395 Express Lanes mark the twelfth such study, following previous research on fully and partially autonomous vehicles and driverless heavy trucking.
  • A new partnership with Silicon Valley’s Plus was launched earlier this year to further autonomous trucking research in Australia.

Transurban and Plus Collaborate to Advance Level 4 Autonomous Trucks in Australia

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023
Technology, Alternative Vehicles, Fuels, Trucking, EV, Electric Vehicles, Automotive, Transport, Software, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Artificial Intelligence, Workforce, Congestion, Partnership, Employment, Plus, IVECO, Culture, Monash Freeway, CityLink, Multimedia, Strategic Innovation Fund, Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Movement, Silicon, Radar, Machine learning, CAV, City, Entrepreneurship, Ecosystem, Safety, Commerce, Iveco, Instrumentation, Road, Transurban

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230822359257/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230822359257/en/
    Transurban and Plus Collaborate to Advance Level 4 Autonomous Trucks in Australia (Graphic: Business Wire)
    The partnership will build on the success of Transurban’s first self-driving truck trial on CityLink and the Monash Freeway last year to explore how Plus’s Level 4 autonomous driving technology, combined with smart road infrastructure, could help make trucking safer, more efficient, and more sustainable in Australia.
  • Countries around the world are starting to explore the benefits of self-driving trucks on public motorways.
  • The combination of global and local expertise that enables smart roads to communicate with self-driving trucks through this partnership sets Victoria up to be an international leader in this space.
  • The partnership between Transurban and Plus will leverage Plus’s state-of-the-art autonomous driving software and global commercial deployment experience, which includes the cooperation with IVECO, the global commercial vehicle brand of Iveco Group, to co-develop self-driving trucks for Europe.

Partners Group to sell CWP Renewables, a major Australian renewable energy platform

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Sunday, December 18, 2022
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Partners Group to sell CWP Renewables, a major Australian renewable energy platform

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  • Partners Group to sell CWP Renewables, a major Australian renewable energy platform
    Partners Group built CWP from the ground up, transforming it into one of the largest renewable energy platforms in Australia
    The Platform has 1.1 GW of operational onshore wind assets, including Murra Warra I & II
    Renewable energy is a core thematic focus for Partners Group, which seeks to invest in next-generation infrastructure assets that benefit from decarbonization trends
    Partners Group, a leading global private markets firm, has, on behalf of its clients, agreed to sell CWP Renewables ("CWP" or "the Platform"), a vertically integrated renewable energy platform in Australia, to Squadron Wind Energy Assets.
  • CWP's renewable energy platform spans onshore wind and battery farms, and provides power to clients including Transurban, Woolworths Group, Sydney Airport, Commonwealth Bank, and Snowy Hydro.
  • Partners Group developed CWP from the ground up in line with its long-term and thematic approach to investing in next-generation infrastructure assets that benefit from decarbonization trends.
  • Partners Group has invested over USD 3.8 billion in renewable energy assets globally.