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Pennsylvania American Water Launches Interactive Web-Based Map to Identify and Replace Lead Service Lines

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Monday, April 29, 2024

Pennsylvania American Water announced today that it has developed a robust, interactive web-based map encouraging customers to view and/or report what material their water service line is made of.

Key Points: 
  • Pennsylvania American Water announced today that it has developed a robust, interactive web-based map encouraging customers to view and/or report what material their water service line is made of.
  • The webpage and map were created in response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s requirements for water utilities to identify and make public the locations of lead service lines by October of 2024 and follows EPA best practices.
  • The map also serves as a tool for customers to self-report what their water service lines are made of to help Pennsylvania American Water complete the service line material inventory project it launched last year.
  • In addition to the map, customers will also find the following on the webpage:
    The company’s approach to replacing lead service lines, including a short video

Vagus nerve activation of the spleen shows promise to treat infections, Feinstein Institutes research

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Friday, April 26, 2024

New research published in Science Advances by The Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research scientists shows that activation of the vagus nerve triggers the spleen, thereby regulating the production of antibodies.

Key Points: 
  • New research published in Science Advances by The Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research scientists shows that activation of the vagus nerve triggers the spleen, thereby regulating the production of antibodies.
  • This research highlights how the nervous system regulates immunity and suggests potential for non-pharmalogical, vagus nerve modulation to treat a variety of diseases, like lupus and sepsis.
  • Dr. Zanos’s research focus is on understanding the anatomy and physiology of the vagus nerve and the effects vagus nerve stimulation has in inflammation and cardiovascular diseases.
  • At the Feinstein Institutes, medical researchers use modern technology to develop new device-based therapies to treat disease and injury.

Interpres Security Unveils Significant Platform Updates to Help Organizations Effectively Manage Threat Exposure & Automate MITRE ATT&CK Alignment

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024

WASHINGTON, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Interpres Security, a company dedicated to optimizing defenses against actual threats targeting organizations to reduce threat exposure, today announced new features and enhancements to its patented, multi-tenant SaaS offering, the Interpres Threat Exposure Management Platform. Updates include the release of the new MITRE ATT&CK® Analysis feature that allows for automated mapping, the new Interpres AI Assistant, custom baseline exposure reporting, enhanced policy improvements for EDR, and a new free 30-Day Trial offering.

Key Points: 
  • With the MITRE ATT&CK® Analysis feature, Interpres users can automatically map all detections and visibilities to MITRE ATT&CK® Techniques with a familiar user interface.
  • Interpres Security is also launching a 30-day free trial of its full Threat Exposure Management Platform.
  • During the trial, organizations will be able to:
    Generate a baseline threat exposure report to understand cyber defense readiness and asset exposure to prioritized threats.
  • Interested in getting a test drive of the new features in the Interpres Threat Exposure Management platform for yourself?

Snail Inc. Unveils Release Date for Anticipated Title, Bellwright

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Thursday, April 11, 2024

Bellwright promises to be a groundbreaking addition to Snail’s portfolio, offering an immersive gaming experience that transcends traditional gaming.

Key Points: 
  • Bellwright promises to be a groundbreaking addition to Snail’s portfolio, offering an immersive gaming experience that transcends traditional gaming.
  • Bellwright is a city builder, RPG, and survival strategy game where players are the leaders and catalysts of a revolution.
  • Set in a rich and dynamic world filled with intricate storytelling and innovative gameplay mechanics, Bellwright brings something unique to the gaming landscape.
  • As Bellwright’s official release date approaches, Snail Inc. remains committed to delivering value to shareholders and stakeholders.

Keystone Purchasing Network Exclusively Chooses Blink Charging for EV Charging Services

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Thursday, April 11, 2024

Bowie, Md., April 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blink Charging Co. (NASDAQ: BLNK) (“Blink” or the “Company”), a leading global manufacturer, owner, operator and provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment and services, today announced the Company has been selected by Keystone Purchasing Network (KPN) as its exclusive provider of EV charging services.

Key Points: 
  • The contract, effective March 1, 2024, was secured by Keystone Purchasing Network through the Association of Education Purchasing Agencies.
  • Bowie, Md., April 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blink Charging Co. (NASDAQ: BLNK) (“Blink” or the “Company”), a leading global manufacturer, owner, operator and provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment and services, today announced the Company has been selected by Keystone Purchasing Network (KPN) as its exclusive provider of EV charging services.
  • “At Blink, we’re committed to serving the education sector,” said Jim Nemec, Chief Revenue Officer at Blink Charging.
  • “KPN is excited to be working with Blink and adding EV charging to our contract portfolio,” stated Mark Carollo, Associate Director of Cooperative Purchasing at KPN.

Canada’s Innovation Report Card: A Call to Action

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Thursday, April 11, 2024

The research gave Canada a “C” in national innovation ranking.

Key Points: 
  • The research gave Canada a “C” in national innovation ranking.
  • “The results are sobering and confirm a trend that has long been discussed by experts across the country,” said Alain Francq, Director of Innovation and Technology at The Conference Board of Canada.
  • The top challenges in Canada include chronically declining levels of business R&D, low levels of intellectual property ownership and weak industrial competitiveness.
  • The report measures Canada’s innovation ranking against 20 peer nations using 21 indicators.

AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of The Cigna Group and Its Subsidiaries

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Thursday, April 25, 2024

In addition, AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term ICR of “bbb+” (Good) and the Long-Term Issue Credit Ratings (Long-Term IRs) of Cigna.

Key Points: 
  • In addition, AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term ICR of “bbb+” (Good) and the Long-Term Issue Credit Ratings (Long-Term IRs) of Cigna.
  • AM Best also has affirmed the Short-Term Issue Credit Rating (Short-Term IR) of Cigna.
  • Furthermore, the ratings of Cigna Life & Health Group also consider the high level of goodwill/intangibles at Cigna, the ultimate parent, largely relating to acquisitions.
  • For additional information regarding the use and limitations of Credit Rating opinions, please view Guide to Best's Credit Ratings .

Oshkosh Corporation Reports 2024 First Quarter Results

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Thursday, April 25, 2024

Adjusted1 operating income in the first quarter of 2024 was $275.3 million, or 10.8 percent of sales, compared to $151.7 million, or 6.7 percent of sales, in the first quarter of 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Adjusted1 operating income in the first quarter of 2024 was $275.3 million, or 10.8 percent of sales, compared to $151.7 million, or 6.7 percent of sales, in the first quarter of 2023.
  • Our results were driven by outstanding execution as well as healthy demand and strategic acquisitions,” said John Pfeifer, president and chief executive officer of Oshkosh Corporation.
  • The Company will host a conference call at 9:30 a.m. EDT this morning to discuss its first quarter results and its 2024 outlook.
  • Oshkosh Corporation believes that the non-GAAP measures provide investors a useful comparison of the Company’s performance to prior period results.

Geopolitical Unrest Generates an Onslaught of DDoS Attacks, According to the Latest NETSCOUT Threat Intelligence Report

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Thursday, April 25, 2024

NETSCOUT SYSTEMS, INC. (NASDAQ: NTCT) today released findings from its 2H2023 DDoS Threat Intelligence Report that dissects trends and attack methodologies adversaries use against service providers, enterprises, and end-users.

Key Points: 
  • NETSCOUT SYSTEMS, INC. (NASDAQ: NTCT) today released findings from its 2H2023 DDoS Threat Intelligence Report that dissects trends and attack methodologies adversaries use against service providers, enterprises, and end-users.
  • DDoS (Distributed Denial-of-Service) hacktivism transcended geographic borders during the past year, exemplifying a shift in the global security landscape.
  • In addition, based on NETSCOUT’s observations of the DDoS threat landscape, approximately 1% of DDoS attacks are suppressed from originating networks.
  • Visit our interactive website for more information on NETSCOUT's DDoS Threat Intelligence Report.

Lenovo Advances Hybrid AI Innovation to Meet the Demands of the Most Compute Intensive Workloads

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Lenovo is delivering GPU-rich and thermal efficient solutions intended for compute intensive workloads across multiple environments and industries.

Key Points: 
  • Lenovo is delivering GPU-rich and thermal efficient solutions intended for compute intensive workloads across multiple environments and industries.
  • Across all these solutions is Lenovo TruScale, which provides the ultimate flexibility, scale and support for customers to on-ramp demanding AI workloads completely as-a-service.
  • Regardless of where customers are in their AI journey, Lenovo Professional Services are simplifying the AI experience as customers look to meet the new demands and opportunities of AI that businesses are facing today.
  • Through a combination of end-to-end services, hardware, and AI applications, Lenovo empowers customers to succeed at every stage of their AI journey.