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Forescout Research Elevates Warnings as Security Threats to Exposed Critical Infrastructure Go Ignored

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024

After incidents targeting Modicon and Wago PLCs, Forescout researchers reexamined these exposed devices one year after reporting some to CISA.

Key Points: 
  • After incidents targeting Modicon and Wago PLCs, Forescout researchers reexamined these exposed devices one year after reporting some to CISA.
  • Forescout Research employs its Adversary Engagement Environment (AEE) to conduct analysis, leveraging a blend of real and simulated connected devices.
  • The AEE is maintained by Vedere Labs, a leading global team dedicated to uncovering vulnerabilities in and threats to critical infrastructure.
  • Forescout products directly leverage this research, which is shared openly with vendors, agencies, and other researchers.

International Sustainable Energy Conference in Austria took place with support from BE OPEN

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Monday, April 15, 2024

As an impetus for forward-looking concepts, ISEC 2024 aimed to inspire groundbreaking ideas for heat transformation in renewable energy systems and resource efficiency and facilitate a comprehensive exchange between research, industry, and energy policy.

Key Points: 
  • As an impetus for forward-looking concepts, ISEC 2024 aimed to inspire groundbreaking ideas for heat transformation in renewable energy systems and resource efficiency and facilitate a comprehensive exchange between research, industry, and energy policy.
  • Through ISEC 2024's cooperation with the international organisations UNIDO, IEA, and REN21, all topics had an additional focus on developing and emerging countries.
  • The programme aims to encourage creation of innovative solutions by younger creatives, for a more prosperous and sustainable future.
  • BE OPEN was set up to harness creative brain power through a system of conferences, competitions, exhibitions, master classes and cultural events.

International Sustainable Energy Conference in Austria took place with support from BE OPEN

Retrieved on: 
Monday, April 15, 2024

Through ISEC 2024's cooperation with the international organisations UNIDO, IEA, and REN21, all topics had an additional focus on developing and emerging countries.

Key Points: 
  • Through ISEC 2024's cooperation with the international organisations UNIDO, IEA, and REN21, all topics had an additional focus on developing and emerging countries.
  • The programme aims to encourage creation of innovative solutions by younger creatives, for a more prosperous and sustainable future.
  • "Over the five years of our competition programme", explains Founder of BE OPEN Elena Baturina, "sustainable energy solutions have played a major role in achieving all of the development goals our competitions focused on.
  • BE OPEN was set up to harness creative brain power through a system of conferences, competitions, exhibitions, master classes and cultural events.

Ameren Corporation First Quarter 2024 Earnings Webcast May 3, 2024

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024

A replay of the webcast will be available for one year beginning approximately one hour after the close of the call.

Key Points: 
  • A replay of the webcast will be available for one year beginning approximately one hour after the close of the call.
  • St. Louis-based Ameren Corporation powers the quality of life for 2.4 million electric customers and more than 900,000 natural gas customers in a 64,000-square-mile area through its Ameren Missouri and Ameren Illinois rate-regulated utility subsidiaries.
  • Ameren Illinois provides electric transmission and distribution service and natural gas distribution service.
  • Ameren Missouri provides electric generation, transmission and distribution services, as well as natural gas distribution service.

Allied Gaming & Entertainment Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Allied Gaming & Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AGAE) (the “Company” or “AGAE”), a global experiential entertainment company, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Allied Gaming & Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AGAE) (the “Company” or “AGAE”), a global experiential entertainment company, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023.
  • Revenues: Total revenues of $2.1 million increased 70% for the fourth quarter of 2023 compared to the fourth quarter of 2022.
  • Costs and expenses: Total costs and expenses for the fourth quarter of 2023 were $4.0 million, a slight increase of 2% compared to the fourth quarter of 2022.
  • Adjusted EBITDA loss was $1.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2023 compared to a loss of $1.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2022.

Ameren Missouri receives approval for largest-ever solar investment

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

ST. LOUIS, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Ameren Missouri, a subsidiary of Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE), received approval to build or acquire approximately 400 megawatts (MW) of solar energy. The first of the three solar projects is scheduled to go into service in 2025, with two more set to begin serving customers in 2026.

Key Points: 
  • ST. LOUIS, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Ameren Missouri, a subsidiary of Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE), received approval to build or acquire approximately 400 megawatts (MW) of solar energy.
  • Projects in today's order by the Missouri Public Service Commission, in order of targeted in-service dates, include:
    Vandalia Renewable Energy Center, a 50-MW project based in Vandalia, Missouri, to be self-developed by Ameren Missouri with a target in-service date of 2025.
  • Split Rail Solar, a 300-MW project based in Warren County, Missouri, with a target in-service date of 2026 to be acquired by Ameren Missouri from Invenergy.
  • Others interested in receiving renewable energy credits to meet their individual renewable energy goals can contact Ameren Missouri for more information.

Ameren Missouri customers benefit from investments in stronger, smarter grid

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Friday, February 23, 2024

ST. LOUIS, Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameren Missouri, a subsidiary of Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE), filed its updated Smart Energy Plan with the Missouri Public Service Commission today. The $12.4 billion, five-year investment plan is designed to modernize infrastructure and enhance grid reliability and flexibility.

Key Points: 
  • "The Smart Energy Plan is working as designed to create a more resilient and reliable grid," said Mark Birk, chairman and president of Ameren Missouri.
  • The Smart Energy Plan provides direct customer benefits by enabling Ameren Missouri to upgrade aging foundational grid infrastructure, including poles, wires, substations, transformers and underground cables.
  • Ameren Missouri also works closely with businesses looking to expand or invest in Missouri, adding jobs and supporting communities statewide.
  • St. Louis-based Volpi Foods and EquipmentShare in Moberly, Missouri, are among the businesses expanding in the state with assistance from Ameren Missouri.

Instinctif Partners Strengthens Sustainability Practice in MENA with Key Appointment

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

DUBAI, UAE, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Instinctif Partners, a leading EMEA communications consultancy, is reinforcing its commitment to sustainability with the strategic appointment of Alaa Badawi as Associate Partner in Sustainability at Instinctif Partners MENA.

Key Points: 
  • DUBAI, UAE, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Instinctif Partners, a leading EMEA communications consultancy, is reinforcing its commitment to sustainability with the strategic appointment of Alaa Badawi as Associate Partner in Sustainability at Instinctif Partners MENA.
  • Joining from Ernst and Young MENA, he is set to play a pivotal role in growing our existing capabilities in the sustainability space.
  • Reflecting on his new role, Alaa Badawi stated, "This is an exciting time to join Instinctif Partners MENA to support our impressive client base in articulating and achieving their sustainability ambitions.
  • Instinctif Partners MENA is confident that Alaa Badawi's appointment will not only strengthen the firm's position as a leader in sustainability consulting but also contribute to the integration of sustainable business practices across multiple teams.

Instinctif Partners Strengthens Sustainability Practice in MENA with Key Appointment

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, January 31, 2024

DUBAI, UAE, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Instinctif Partners, a leading EMEA communications consultancy, is reinforcing its commitment to sustainability with the strategic appointment of Alaa Badawi as Associate Partner in Sustainability at Instinctif Partners MENA.

Key Points: 
  • DUBAI, UAE, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Instinctif Partners, a leading EMEA communications consultancy, is reinforcing its commitment to sustainability with the strategic appointment of Alaa Badawi as Associate Partner in Sustainability at Instinctif Partners MENA.
  • Joining from Ernst and Young MENA, he is set to play a pivotal role in growing our existing capabilities in the sustainability space.
  • Reflecting on his new role, Alaa Badawi stated, "This is an exciting time to join Instinctif Partners MENA to support our impressive client base in articulating and achieving their sustainability ambitions.
  • Instinctif Partners MENA is confident that Alaa Badawi's appointment will not only strengthen the firm's position as a leader in sustainability consulting but also contribute to the integration of sustainable business practices across multiple teams.

At 13 Attacks Per Second, Critical Infrastructure is Under Siege

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024

This lull has given rise to a surge in exploits targeting network infrastructure and Internet of Things (IoT) devices.

Key Points: 
  • This lull has given rise to a surge in exploits targeting network infrastructure and Internet of Things (IoT) devices.
  • Only 35% of exploited vulnerabilities made an appearance in the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency's (CISA) Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) list.
  • The overarching objective is to elevate responses to complex critical infrastructure attacks by leveraging the detailed insights and understanding derived from this specialized deception environment.
  • The AEE is maintained by Vedere Labs, a leading global team dedicated to uncovering vulnerabilities in and threats to critical infrastructure.