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Ambarella’s Latest 5nm AI SoC Family Runs Vision-Language Models and AI-Based Image Processing With Industry’s Lowest Power Consumption

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Monday, April 8, 2024

These new SoCs provide the industry’s most power- and cost-efficient option for running the latest multi-modal vision-language models (VLMs) and vision-transformer networks.

Key Points: 
  • These new SoCs provide the industry’s most power- and cost-efficient option for running the latest multi-modal vision-language models (VLMs) and vision-transformer networks.
  • This is Ambarella’s first mass-market SoC family to integrate its latest CVflow® 3.0 AI engine, which provides 3x the performance over the prior generation with support for VLMs and vision transformers, as well as advanced AI-based image processing.
  • Additionally, the CV75S integrates the latest generation of Ambarella’s industry-leading image signal processor, 4KP30 H.264/5 video encoding, dual Arm® Cortex-A76 1.6GHz cores and USB 3.2 connectivity.
  • For more information or to schedule a demo during the show, please contact your Ambarella representative.

Intel Unleashes Enterprise AI with Gaudi 3, AI Open Systems Strategy and New Customer Wins

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

The Intel Gaudi 3 AI accelerator will power AI systems with up to tens of thousands of accelerators connected through the common standard of Ethernet.

Key Points: 
  • The Intel Gaudi 3 AI accelerator will power AI systems with up to tens of thousands of accelerators connected through the common standard of Ethernet.
  • Intel Gaudi 3 promises 4x more AI compute for BF16 and a 1.5x increase in memory bandwidth over its predecessor.
  • Intel outlined its strategy for open scalable AI systems, including hardware, software, frameworks and tools.
  • In addition to the Intel Gaudi 3 accelerator, Intel provided updates on its next-generation products and services across all segments of enterprise AI.

Rio Tinto commits $10 million to boost Tom Price sports and recreation

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Rio Tinto will contribute $10 million to the Shire of Ashburton to help fund the Minna Oval Development Project in Tom Price.

Key Points: 
  • Rio Tinto will contribute $10 million to the Shire of Ashburton to help fund the Minna Oval Development Project in Tom Price.
  • These facilities will be used by local sporting organisations and the adjacent North Tom Price Primary school.
  • The Minna Oval Development Project was identified as an important community project through the Shire of Ashburton’s Community Lifestyle Infrastructure Plan (CLIP), which Rio Tinto provided $1 million towards.
  • Rio Tinto's generous contribution of $10 million underlines their dedication to fostering community development and supporting initiatives that promote health, well-being, and recreation.

Fundación MAPFRE names three finalists from U.S. in global Social Innovation Awards

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Monday, March 18, 2024

Fundación MAPFRE today announced three projects from the U.S. will advance to its Social Innovation Awards grand finale in May.

Key Points: 
  • Fundación MAPFRE today announced three projects from the U.S. will advance to its Social Innovation Awards grand finale in May.
  • The awards, in its seventh year and launched in partnership with IE University , recognize projects with the potential for strong social impact in three categories: e‑Health, safe and sustainable mobility and the senior economy.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240318335702/en/
    The finale, held at the Reina Sofia Museum in Madrid, Spain, will also feature finalists from Spain, Germany, Malta, Chile, Colombia and Brazil.
  • 379 projects were submitted to the competition, with 12 finalists advancing, and one winner from each category walking away with €40,000 to help fund their project.

Global X ETFs and CoinDesk Indices Launch First Bitcoin Trend Indicator in an ETF Wrapper

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

NEW YORK, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global X ETFs , the New York-based provider of exchange-traded funds (ETFs), in partnership with CoinDesk Indices , a market-leading provider of digital asset indices since 2014, today launched the Global X Bitcoin Trend Strategy ETF (Ticker: BTRN).

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global X ETFs , the New York-based provider of exchange-traded funds (ETFs), in partnership with CoinDesk Indices , a market-leading provider of digital asset indices since 2014, today launched the Global X Bitcoin Trend Strategy ETF (Ticker: BTRN).
  • BTRN is the first ETF i to leverage the CoinDesk Bitcoin Trend Indicator ("BTI") signal.
  • "We are proud to work with Global X ETFs to deliver the power of our Bitcoin Trend Indicator signal within an ETF vehicle," said Alan Campbell, President of CoinDesk Indices.
  • With the approval of spot bitcoin ETFs iii, we view the timely launch of the Global X Bitcoin Trend Strategy ETF as an expansion in thoughtful exposure to bitcoin futures."

AM Best Assigns Credit Ratings to Lone Peak Insurance Company

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

AM Best has assigned a Financial Strength Rating of B++ (Good) and a Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “bbb+” (Good) to Lone Peak Insurance Company (Lone Peak) (South Jordan, Utah).

Key Points: 
  • AM Best has assigned a Financial Strength Rating of B++ (Good) and a Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “bbb+” (Good) to Lone Peak Insurance Company (Lone Peak) (South Jordan, Utah).
  • Lone Peak was formed in 2019 in Utah, and writes, both on an assumed and direct basis, failure to perform contractual liability insurance policies (CLIPs).
  • For additional information regarding the use and limitations of Credit Rating opinions, please view Guide to Best's Credit Ratings .
  • For information on the proper use of Best’s Credit Ratings, Best’s Performance Assessments, Best’s Preliminary Credit Assessments and AM Best press releases, please view Guide to Proper Use of Best’s Ratings & Assessments .

Fictiv Adds Carbon DLS™ to 3D Printing Service

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

This new offering follows a major 3D printing service expansion giving customers access to industrial additive solutions fit for advanced engineering and high-volume production applications.

Key Points: 
  • This new offering follows a major 3D printing service expansion giving customers access to industrial additive solutions fit for advanced engineering and high-volume production applications.
  • "The trend of using 3D printing to manufacture functional, end-use parts is on the rise," said Riley Hall, Director of Additive at Fictiv.
  • "Fictiv and Carbon share a mission to help businesses develop better products and bring them to market in less time," said Phillip Desimone, CEO at Carbon.
  • To learn more about Fictiv's Carbon DLS 3D printing service,  visit the company's website .

Fueling Creativity in the Digital World SIGGRAPH 2023 Technical Papers research showcases innovation in further advancing the field of character animation

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023

This year, computer scientists, artists, developers, and industry experts around the world will convene 6–10 August in Los Angeles for SIGGRAPH 2023.

Key Points: 
  • This year, computer scientists, artists, developers, and industry experts around the world will convene 6–10 August in Los Angeles for SIGGRAPH 2023.
  • As a preview of the popular Technical Papers program, here is a spotlight of three unique approaches that showcase innovation in advancing the character animation field even further.
  • Each year, the SIGGRAPH Technical Papers program spans research areas from animation, simulation, and imaging to geometry, modeling, human-computer interaction, fabrication, robotics, and more.
  • Get a glimpse of this year's content by watching the SIGGRAPH 2023 Technical Papers trailer , and view the full program for even more detail.

Global X ETFs Launches the Global X 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF (CLIP)

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023

NEW YORK, June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global X ETFs, the New York-based provider of exchange-traded funds (ETFs), today announced the launch of the Global X 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF (CLIP), which provides investors with exposure to the short-term Treasury bill market.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global X ETFs, the New York-based provider of exchange-traded funds (ETFs), today announced the launch of the Global X 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF (CLIP), which provides investors with exposure to the short-term Treasury bill market.
  • CLIP offers investors the benefit of these short-term treasuries in the form of a transparent and cost-effective ETF wrapper.
  • "Global X's launch of CLIP offers an attractive option for investors seeking to maintain flexibility during this uncertain macroeconomic environment," said Rohan Reddy, Director of Research at Global X ETFs.
  • The Global X 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF (CLIP) seeks to provide investment results that correspond to the Solactive 1-3 month US T-Bill Index.

AM Best Revises Outlooks to Positive for BlueShore Insurance Company

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Thursday, May 11, 2023

AM Best has revised the outlooks to positive from stable and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent) of BlueShore Insurance Company (BlueShore) (Dallas, TX).

Key Points: 
  • AM Best has revised the outlooks to positive from stable and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent) of BlueShore Insurance Company (BlueShore) (Dallas, TX).
  • Since BlueShore implemented this change in business strategy in 2017, the company has produced highly profitable operating results on a consistent basis.
  • AM Best considers the company’s ERM program to be appropriate for the size and scope of its operation.
  • AM Best is a global credit rating agency, news publisher and data analytics provider specializing in the insurance industry.