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NEC and Skyloom to Pioneer 100 Gbps Space Optical Communications, Transforming Global Internet Connectivity

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

TOKYO and DENVER, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) and Skyloom Global Corporation have joined forces to revolutionize space communications with the development of cutting-edge optical communication equipment for multi-orbit satellite networks. The collaboration aims to commercialize and make available on the open market one of the world's fastest space optical terminals, achieving remarkable high-speed inter-satellite communications of 100 Gbps and more, propelling the space industry into a new era of connectivity.

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  • TOKYO and DENVER, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) and Skyloom Global Corporation have joined forces to revolutionize space communications with the development of cutting-edge optical communication equipment for multi-orbit satellite networks.
  • "In partnership with NEC, we are committed to the joint development, testing, and manufacturing of the groundbreaking 100 Gbps WARP Optical Communications Terminal (OCT), slated for completion by the end of 2025.
  • In anticipation of this demand growth, NEC and Skyloom are at the forefront of developing technology to achieve optical communication speeds of 100 Gbps and higher.
  • "We expect that our collaboration with Skyloom on space optical communication will contribute to expanding space utilization in the era of networked satellite constellations."

NASA Administrator Pays Tribute to Space Pioneer Thomas Stafford

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Monday, March 18, 2024

"Tom was critical to the earliest successes of our nation's space program and was instrumental in developing space as a model for international cooperation.

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  • "Tom was critical to the earliest successes of our nation's space program and was instrumental in developing space as a model for international cooperation.
  • He also helped us learn from our tragedies and grow and reach for the next generation of achievement.
  • He was intimately involved with the space program, sharing his thoughts and suggestions on NASA missions until the end of his life.
  • Bush's space policy and completed the study 'America at the Threshold' about the nation's potential future with humans in space.

Runit Extends Its Commitment to Specialty Retail with New and Enhanced Advanced Integrations

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Monday, March 18, 2024

NEW YORK, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Runit, an established leader in retail management technology, announces newly released and enhanced integrations that build upon its longstanding commitment to revolutionizing the ability for specialty retailers to seamlessly and easily connect with all the systems they need. With decades of experience, Runit has been a trusted partner, offering industry-leading point of sale and inventory management systems to retailers in apparel, footwear, sporting goods, gifts and more.

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  • Runit, an established leader in retail management technology, announces newly released and enhanced integrations that build upon its longstanding commitment to revolutionizing the ability for specialty retailers to seamlessly and easily connect with all the systems they need.
  • NEW YORK, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Runit, an established leader in retail management technology, announces newly released and enhanced integrations that build upon its longstanding commitment to revolutionizing the ability for specialty retailers to seamlessly and easily connect with all the systems they need.
  • Payment Processing Excellence: Runit offers advanced payment processing integrations, including highly secure card-on-file and advanced pay-by-text options.
  • Runit continues to lead in empowering specialty retailers, providing a comprehensive ecosystem with seamless integrations to elevate businesses in today's retail landscape.

Antaris™ and SpeQtral™ to Jointly Deploy Quantum-Safe Key Distribution Satellites

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Monday, March 18, 2024

LOS ALTOS, Calif., March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Antaris™, the leading software platform for space missions, today announced that it is partnering with SpeQtral™ to create, deliver, and deploy quantum-safe key distribution satellites for government and commercial operators. The partnership will involve integrating SpeQtral's quantum payloads with Antaris SatOS™ space vehicle software and partner bus platforms.

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  • LOS ALTOS, Calif., March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Antaris™, the leading software platform for space missions, today announced that it is partnering with SpeQtral™ to create, deliver, and deploy quantum-safe key distribution satellites for government and commercial operators.
  • The partnership will involve integrating SpeQtral's quantum payloads with Antaris SatOS™ space vehicle software and partner bus platforms.
  • The novel, cloud-based satellite design, powered by Antaris' SatOS™ and delivered as a turnkey solution, represents industry firsts for this emerging technology.
  • SpeQtral's state-of-the-art, space-based, Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) technology is a secure method for establishing and distributing symmetric encryption keys based on the fundamental properties of quantum mechanics.

ST Engineering iDirect Unveils Intuition at SATELLITE 2024 Conference and Exhibition

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Monday, March 18, 2024

HERNDON, Va., March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ST Engineering iDirect, a global leader in satellite communications, has unveiled its next-generation ground system, Intuition, at this year's SATELLITE Conference and Exhibition in Washington D.C. Intuition aims to improve the speed, scale, cost and flexibility of service delivery amidst the satellite industry's ongoing transformation to empower a connected tomorrow. 

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  • HERNDON, Va., March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ST Engineering iDirect, a global leader in satellite communications, has unveiled its next-generation ground system, Intuition, at this year's SATELLITE Conference and Exhibition in Washington D.C. Intuition aims to improve the speed, scale, cost and flexibility of service delivery amidst the satellite industry's ongoing transformation to empower a connected tomorrow.
  • An advanced satellite networking ground system that combines major breakthroughs with ST Engineering iDirect's industry-best technologies, Intuition is built on five core capabilities:
    Virtualized, Cloud-based Infrastructure to scale services quickly and cost-effectively for the fastest time-to-market.
  • Intuition will make its debut at the SATELLITE 2024 Conference & Exhibition, March 18-21 2024, at the ST Engineering iDirect booth #2102.
  • ST Engineering iDirect, a subsidiary of ST Engineering, is a global leader in satellite communications (satcom) providing technology and solutions that enable its customers to expand their business, differentiate their services and optimize their satcom networks.

Satellite Solar Cell Materials Market worth $96 million by 2030 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Monday, March 18, 2024

Satellite applications have the biggest market share in the satellite solar cell materials industry, which is driven by several major factors.

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  • Satellite applications have the biggest market share in the satellite solar cell materials industry, which is driven by several major factors.
  • Furthermore, rising demand for satellite-based internet services, earth observation data, and real-time worldwide connectivity is increasing the market share of satellite applications in the satellite solar cell materials market.
  • Polar orbits have the biggest market share in the satellite solar cell materials market due to a variety of reasons that contribute to their popularity and demand.
  • Silicon material segments have the biggest market share in the satellite solar cell materials market due to numerous key aspects that support their dominance.

Satellite Solar Cell Materials Market worth $96 million by 2030 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Monday, March 18, 2024

Satellite applications have the biggest market share in the satellite solar cell materials industry, which is driven by several major factors.

Key Points: 
  • Satellite applications have the biggest market share in the satellite solar cell materials industry, which is driven by several major factors.
  • Furthermore, rising demand for satellite-based internet services, earth observation data, and real-time worldwide connectivity is increasing the market share of satellite applications in the satellite solar cell materials market.
  • Polar orbits have the biggest market share in the satellite solar cell materials market due to a variety of reasons that contribute to their popularity and demand.
  • Silicon material segments have the biggest market share in the satellite solar cell materials market due to numerous key aspects that support their dominance.

DECATHLON'S NEXT FRONTIER

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

As part of this evolution, Decathlon is unveiling its new brand, which includes a dynamic and forward-looking identity and the new "orbit" logo.

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  • As part of this evolution, Decathlon is unveiling its new brand, which includes a dynamic and forward-looking identity and the new "orbit" logo.
  • Guided by the North Star, a new purpose was born: Move People Through the Wonders of Sport.
  • Barbara Martin-Coppola, Decathlon's Global Chief Executive Officer: "Today marks a very special moment in both the history and future of Decathlon.
  • Decathlon is building and strengthening communities such as women in leadership and associated programmes, forging external partnerships with DEI experts.

CustomGPT.ai Outperforms OpenAI and Sets New Industry Standard for Answer Accuracy in Industry RAG Benchmark

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

BOSTON, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In a groundbreaking demonstration of its capabilities, CustomGPT.ai has surpassed industry giants in the latest independent Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) benchmark evaluations conducted by Tonic.ai, a pioneer in data mimicking and de-identification. The findings set a new standard for accuracy and answer quality in the field of artificial intelligence technology.

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  • The findings set a new standard for accuracy and answer quality in the field of artificial intelligence technology.
  • "CustomGPT.ai is the clear winner in this RAG face-off," shares Adam Kamor, PhD, in a February 27, 2024 Tonic blog .
  • "Of note, CustomGPT.ai's median score was a 5, something not seen before by the RAG assistants we've evaluated.
  • It is easy to configure, just like OpenAI, but answer quality was superior."

Comsat Architects and Ubotica Technologies Join Forces to Bring AI to Space

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Together, Comsat Architects and Ubotica will integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies into the combination of communication and Earth observation on small satellites in low Earth orbits to unlock the opportunity for Live Earth Intelligence.

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  • Together, Comsat Architects and Ubotica will integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies into the combination of communication and Earth observation on small satellites in low Earth orbits to unlock the opportunity for Live Earth Intelligence.
  • Comsat Architects provides services in space communication analysis, advanced software, and aerospace technologies to civil and commercial sectors.
  • Comsat Architects specializes in space connectivity for spacecraft in LEO orbit, and the infusion of AI/ML technologies into various aspects of data delivery.
  • "This strategic collaboration signifies a major milestone in harnessing the combined expertise of Comsat Architects and Ubotica to advance AI technologies in space systems," said Kul Bhasin, Ph.D., CEO of Comsat Architects.