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Conflict deaths at highest level this century causing world peacefulness to decline, Global Peace Index reveals

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
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Steve Killelea, Founder & Executive Chairman of IEP, said: "The 2023 Global Peace Index highlights the contrasting dynamics of militarisation and conflict.

Key Points: 
  • Steve Killelea, Founder & Executive Chairman of IEP, said: "The 2023 Global Peace Index highlights the contrasting dynamics of militarisation and conflict.
  • Conflict deaths are the highest since the Rwandan genocide which had over 800,000 deaths and sparked a wave of global action.
  • 79 countries deteriorated in the Ongoing Conflict domain, with conflict related deaths increasing by 96% compared to the prior year.
  • For more information and to download the Global Peace Index 2023, visit visionofhumanity.org and economicsandpeace.org.

Conflict deaths at highest level this century causing world peacefulness to decline, Global Peace Index reveals

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Internet, Eswatini, Congo, 157th Air Operations Group, Economics, Refugee, Ageing, Corruption, Disease, Uppsala Conflict Data Program, Mali, Internal conflict, Death, 137th, Syrian Wars, UN, IEP, Global Peace Index, Homicide, War, Terrorism, Riot, Violence, Education, Military personnel, GPI, Democratic republic, GDP, Famine, Arms industry, Drug, Fishing, Rail freight transport, Pharmaceutical industry, Index

Steve Killelea, Founder & Executive Chairman of IEP, said: "The 2023 Global Peace Index highlights the contrasting dynamics of militarisation and conflict.

Key Points: 
  • Steve Killelea, Founder & Executive Chairman of IEP, said: "The 2023 Global Peace Index highlights the contrasting dynamics of militarisation and conflict.
  • Conflict deaths are the highest since the Rwandan genocide which had over 800,000 deaths and sparked a wave of global action.
  • 79 countries deteriorated in the Ongoing Conflict domain, with conflict related deaths increasing by 96% compared to the prior year.
  • For more information and to download the Global Peace Index 2023, visit visionofhumanity.org and economicsandpeace.org.

Verifone Launches New Solutions for Convenience Stores and Fueling Stations

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023
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CORAL SPRINGS, Fla., April 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verifone, a global FinTech leader and payment solution provider to the world’s best-known brands, today announces the launch of its new petroleum and convenience store offerings, which pair perfectly with its already industry-leading Commander Site Controller and C18 point-of-sale (POS). New products on the platform include: Verifone BackOffice, Verifone Convenience, Verifone FoodService and the C18 Self-Checkout.

Key Points: 
  • New products on the platform include: Verifone BackOffice, Verifone Convenience, Verifone FoodService and the C18 Self-Checkout.
  • “The tobacco loyalty capabilities and real-time reporting make this a turnkey solution: it is truly a game-changer.”
    Non-fuel convenience store owners will be overjoyed as they can now fully leverage the Verifone Commander Site Controller and Verifone payment solutions with Verifone Convenience.
  • Both Verifone BackOffice and Verifone Convenience will initially be rolled out on Mako Networks MNSP routers, a well-known, cloud-managed, carrier-independent Managed Network Service Provider.
  • “These new products and services strengthen Verifone’s solution set for convenience stores and fueling marketers,” said Tim O’Loughlin, Verifone President, Americas.

Sanofi to Launch Artificial Intelligence Centre of Excellence in Toronto

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022
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TORONTO, June 22, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ - Sanofi is pleased to announce the opening of an Artificial Intelligence Centre of Excellence in Toronto, joining Sanofi's global network of existing digital hubs in Paris, Boston, New York and Barcelona.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, June 22, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ - Sanofi is pleased to announce the opening of an Artificial Intelligence Centre of Excellence in Toronto, joining Sanofi's global network of existing digital hubs in Paris, Boston, New York and Barcelona.
  • Sanofi's global AI Centre of Excellence will be based in downtown Toronto and support the company's mission to improve patients' lives through digital innovation.
  • "We are excited to launch our global AI Centre of Excellence in Toronto and join the city's vibrant high-tech community, which is recognized as one of the world's premier AI and data ecosystems.
  • "In selecting Canada for their global AI Centre of Excellence, Sanofi has further underscored the success of our Pan-Canadian AI Strategy in attracting and retaining experts and leaders in artificial intelligence.

Vexcel Announces Image Services for ArcGIS

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Sunday, February 6, 2022
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CENTENNIAL, Colo., Feb. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Vexcel Data Program announced today a new way to integrate their imagery for ArcGIS users: Vexcel Image Services for ArcGIS.

Key Points: 
  • CENTENNIAL, Colo., Feb. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Vexcel Data Program announced today a new way to integrate their imagery for ArcGIS users: Vexcel Image Services for ArcGIS.
  • Additional products, such as True Ortho, Color-infrared (CIR), and Ortho imagery can be brought into ArcGIS platform products, such as ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Pro, and ArcGIS Java Map Control.
  • Image resolution and coverage for each imagery type services are listed below:
    Disaster imagery from CAT events (wildfires, tornadoes, hurricanes): 7.5-20cm
    With Vexcel Image Services for ArcGIS, end users can streamline their efforts at greater speeds by viewing complete cityscapes, entire rural regions, pre- and post-event disaster imagery and more.
  • For more information on Vexcel Image Services for ArcGIS and how to get started using powerful data immediately, visit vexceldata.com/mapservices-esri.

Vexcel Introduces MapControl SDK to Help Developers Integrate the World's Largest Aerial Imagery Program into Applications

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Sunday, February 6, 2022
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CENTENNIAL, Colo., Feb. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Vexcel Data Program released today a new SDK (software development kit) that gives developers the tools to bring the world's largest aerial imagery program inside their own applications.

Key Points: 
  • CENTENNIAL, Colo., Feb. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Vexcel Data Program released today a new SDK (software development kit) that gives developers the tools to bring the world's largest aerial imagery program inside their own applications.
  • With MapControl SDK, developers have the ability and flexibility to build more immersive ways to showcase high-resolution imagery and geospatial data.
  • "Access to accurate, high-resolution imagery is helping inform companies in new ways," shared Erik Jorgensen, CEO of Vexcel Group.
  • "MapControl SDK empowers developers to build more robust experiences in their own platforms using our vast aerial library and historical captures.