Defense Language Institute

CENIC Recognizes İlkay Altıntaş of UC San Diego and San Diego Supercomputer Center for Groundbreaking Contributions to Data Science

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

The CENIC Innovations in Networking Awards recognize exemplary people, projects, and organizations that leverage high-bandwidth networking.

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  • The CENIC Innovations in Networking Awards recognize exemplary people, projects, and organizations that leverage high-bandwidth networking.
  • Altıntaş’s role at UC San Diego and the SDSC has paved the way for numerous groundbreaking achievements.
  • “We are deeply impressed by the scope of her impact in data science, which goes far beyond the achievements listed here.
  • She played a vital role in establishing both NPS and the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center as CENIC members.

Study Presented at 75th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Neurology Demonstrates that gammaCore (nVNS) Can Accelerate Foreign Language Learning

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Monday, April 24, 2023

The study was conducted at the Defense Language Institute (DLI) in Monterey, CA, the US Department of Defense’s premier language school.

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  • The study was conducted at the Defense Language Institute (DLI) in Monterey, CA, the US Department of Defense’s premier language school.
  • The study was supported by Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)/AFRL within the DARPA Targeted Neuroplasticity Training (TNT) program.
  • The study recruited 36 student participants from DLI’s Arabic school house (nVNS = 18 & Sham = 18).
  • On days 2-4, two 2-minute gammaCore (nVNS) stimulation treatments were self-administered by the subject, each before and after training.

electroCore Announces Poster to be Presented at the 2023 American Academy of Neurology Annual Scientific Meeting

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Monday, March 13, 2023

ROCKAWAY, N.J., March 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- electroCore, Inc. (Nasdaq: ECOR), a commercial-stage bioelectronic medicine and wellness company, announced today that data from a sham controlled study on the ability of nVNS to Accelerate Second Language Learning, conducted at the Defense Language Institute in Monterey, California, will be presented at the 2023 American Academy of Neurology Annual Scientific Meeting on April 23, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts.

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  • ROCKAWAY, N.J., March 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- electroCore, Inc. (Nasdaq: ECOR), a commercial-stage bioelectronic medicine and wellness company, announced today that data from a sham controlled study on the ability of nVNS to Accelerate Second Language Learning, conducted at the Defense Language Institute in Monterey, California, will be presented at the 2023 American Academy of Neurology Annual Scientific Meeting on April 23, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts.

LanguageLine Solutions Takes Home Business Excellence Award

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Friday, August 5, 2022

MONTEREY, Calif., Aug. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Highlighting a year in which the company is celebrating its 40th anniversary in Monterey, LanguageLine Solutions has won the 2022 Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Award. The award, which came in the "Services to Businesses" category, was announced at MPCC's annual dinner, which was widely attended by civic leaders in Monterey County.

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  • MONTEREY, Calif., Aug. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Highlighting a year in which the company is celebrating its 40th anniversary in Monterey, LanguageLine Solutions has won the 2022 Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Award.
  • The award is the result of two rounds of voting throughout July by MPCC members and their constituents.
  • In 1982, LanguageLine Solutions was founded in Monterey.
  • "Forty years ago, LanguageLine was launched in the laundry room of a Monterey rental home," President and CEO Scott W. Klein said.

Neustar Security Services Hires Michael Smith as Field Chief Technology Officer

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Thursday, April 7, 2022

Neustar Security Services , a leading provider of cloud-oriented security services that enable global business to thrive online, has hired Michael Smith as field chief technology officer.

Key Points: 
  • Neustar Security Services , a leading provider of cloud-oriented security services that enable global business to thrive online, has hired Michael Smith as field chief technology officer.
  • Smith was most recently a private cybersecurity consultant, serving as virtual chief information security officer, chief technology officer and cybersecurity adviser for a variety of organizations.
  • Neustar Security Services is perfectly positioned in the market to meet the unique security requirements of global enterprises in need of cloud-oriented services that are secure, reliable and available, said Smith.
  • Neustar Security Services offers a suite of cloud-delivered services that are secure, reliable and available to enable global businesses to thrive online.

iDS WELCOMES BILL TAYLOR AS NEW DIRECTOR, INVESTIGATIONS

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Monday, March 21, 2022

Bill's experience in forensics, cybersecurity, civil litigation, and criminal litigation fits squarely in the iDS team.

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  • Bill's experience in forensics, cybersecurity, civil litigation, and criminal litigation fits squarely in the iDS team.
  • "I am honored to join iDS as a director and help lead the organization towards even more success," says Taylor.
  • Before joining iDS, he was Vice President and Chief of Analytics at Cyopsis Digital Forensics, eDiscovery & Investigations.
  • iDS provides consultative data solutions to corporations and law firms around the world, giving them a decisive advantage both in and out of the courtroom.

Lilt Appoints New Executives To Lead Public Sector And People Functions

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Tuesday, March 8, 2022

As VP and General Manager, Gloss will lead Lilt's growth in managed platform sales and delivery across highly secure, restricted information environments.

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  • As VP and General Manager, Gloss will lead Lilt's growth in managed platform sales and delivery across highly secure, restricted information environments.
  • Lilt's partners in the government, financial, and healthcare industries will benefit from the company's on-premises capabilities for their sensitive language processing requirements.
  • Gloss was most recently the Executive Director for Global Public Sector at BluVector, an AI-powered cyber security company.
  • Lilt gives industry-leading organizations like Intel, ASICS, WalkMe, and Canva everything they need to scale their localization programs and go-to-market faster.

Xen by Neuvana: First-of-its-kind Vagus Nerve Stimulation Device Now Shipping to the United Kingdom and European Union

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Tuesday, November 9, 2021

Xen by Neuvana is a pocket-sized device that connects to your mobile phone through an app and sends a gentle electrical signal through patented earbuds to stimulate the vagus nerve in the ear.

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  • Xen by Neuvana is a pocket-sized device that connects to your mobile phone through an app and sends a gentle electrical signal through patented earbuds to stimulate the vagus nerve in the ear.
  • When stimulated, the vagus nerve activates the parasympathetic nervous system by signaling the brain to release calming neurotransmitters such as acetylcholine and norepinephrine.
  • Neuvana is considered a leader in neuroscience technology, specifically in the vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) category.
  • In late 2019, Neuvana released its flagship product, Xen, which stimulates the vagus nerve system through patented earbuds to help reduce stress, boost sleep and improve focus.

Xen by Neuvana: First-of-its-kind Vagus Nerve Stimulation Device Now Shipping to the United Kingdom and European Union

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Tuesday, November 2, 2021

Xen by Neuvana is a pocket-sized device that connects to your mobile phone through an app and sends a gentle electrical signal through patented earbuds to stimulate the vagus nerve in the ear.

Key Points: 
  • Xen by Neuvana is a pocket-sized device that connects to your mobile phone through an app and sends a gentle electrical signal through patented earbuds to stimulate the vagus nerve in the ear.
  • When stimulated, the vagus nerve activates the parasympathetic nervous system by signaling the brain to release calming neurotransmitters such as acetylcholine and norepinephrine.
  • This natural chemical process can help the body feel calmer, more focused, increase mood, and achieve better sleep too.
  • Neuvana is considered a leader in neuroscience technology, specifically in the vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) category.