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Zendesk to Acquire Local Measure, Expanding AI-Powered Voice

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Proposed Acquisition Strengthens Enterprise CX Capabilities and Deepens Collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS)


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, Feb. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Zendesk, a global leader in AI-powered service, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Local Measure, a leading provider of CCaaS and advanced voice solutions and a long-time AWS partner. This acquisition accelerates Zendesk’s expansion into larger, more complex service environments, enhances its AI voice capabilities, and strengthens its integration with Amazon Connect, AWS’s enterprise-ready, AI-powered, cloud contact center solution that helps companies deliver superior customer service at a lower cost.

“Voice is one of the most personal and powerful ways businesses connect with their customers and employees, and managing it at scale requires a solution that is both intelligent and adaptable,” said Tom Eggemeier, CEO of Zendesk. “By acquiring Local Measure, we are fast-tracking our ability to deliver a fully integrated, AI-powered voice solution that combines the strength of Zendesk’s platform with the flexibility, security, and scalability of Amazon Connect. This move positions Zendesk to lead in the next generation of AI-powered service.”

Local Measure’s technology is built for high-volume, complex service environments. It enables businesses to implement sophisticated call routing, leverage AI-powered automation, unify inbound service and outbound sales and marketing efforts, and provide real-time insights that improve service quality.

“We’ve worked closely with Zendesk as a strategic partner, and this next step means faster deployment, lower complexity, and cloud-native innovation making Zendesk a fresh alternative to legacy Contact Center providers,” said Jonathan Barouch, CEO of Local Measure. “Together, we can bring customers the best of both worlds – Zendesk’s industry-leading AI-driven service solutions and Local Measure’s deep expertise in voice technology and contact centers.”

This acquisition also strengthens Zendesk’s collaboration with AWS, reinforcing its position as a key provider of AI-driven service solutions. Local Measure’s deep expertise in voice and CCaaS combined with its seamless integration with the AI capabilities of Amazon Connect, will enable Zendesk to deliver more advanced automation, smarter agent assist tools, and greater flexibility and scalability for companies managing large-scale service operations.

“At AWS, we are focused on helping customers solve complex challenges at scale, and Amazon Connect is a critical part of that because it brings enterprise-ready capabilities that are global and AI native,” said Colleen Aubrey, senior vice president of AWS. “We are excited to work with Zendesk and Local Measure to unlock new opportunities for organizations to benefit from Amazon Connect helping them improve customer experience and operate faster, smarter, and more efficiently.”

The proposed acquisition is to be implemented via a scheme of arrangement under Australian law and its closing is subject to the satisfaction of customary conditions precedent in transactions of this type, including Local Measure’s shareholder approval and necessary regulatory and Australian Court approvals. The transaction is currently expected to close in May 2025.

About Zendesk
Zendesk powers exceptional service for every person on the planet. As the leader in AI-powered service, we help businesses deliver faster, smarter, and more personal customer and employee experiences. Our platform is purpose-built for service – combining AI agents, automation, and human insight to make every interaction seamless. We design our technology to enhance service, making it more intuitive, responsive, and effective. Easy to use, easy to scale, and designed for immediate impact, Zendesk helps companies strengthen relationships, improve efficiency, and grow. Learn more at www.zendesk.com.

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Gentherm Reports Grant of Previously Announced CEO and CFO Inducement Awards Under Nasdaq Listing Rule

William Presley and Jonathan Douyard received inducement RSU grants in accordance with their offer letters and pursuant to Nasdaq Rule 5635(c)(4)

NOVI, Mich., Feb. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Gentherm (NASDAQ:THRM), a global market leader of innovative thermal management and pneumatic comfort technologies, today announced that the Compensation and Talent Committee (the “Committee”) of the Board of Directors has granted inducement equity awards to newly appointed William Presley, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Jonathan Douyard, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, each effective February 24, 2025. The awards were made in accordance with the previously announced offer letters entered into between Gentherm and each of Mr. Presley and Mr. Douyard, and were material inducements to the new employees entering into employment with Gentherm.

Mr. Presley and Mr. Douyard were granted awards consisting of 123,135 and 52,398 restricted stock units (“RSUs”), respectively, that vest in equal portions annually on each of the first three anniversaries of the grant date, subject to their respective continued employment with Gentherm. The RSUs generally have terms and conditions consistent with those set forth in the Gentherm Incorporated 2023 Equity Incentive Plan, but were granted outside of such plan. The grants were approved by the Committee in reliance on the employment inducement exemption under Rule 5635(c)(4) of the Nasdaq Marketplace Rules, which requires this public announcement.

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About Gentherm

Gentherm (NASDAQ: THRM) is a global market leader of innovative thermal management and pneumatic comfort technologies. Automotive products include variable temperature Climate Control Seats®, heated automotive interior systems (including heated seats, steering wheels, armrests and other components), battery performance solutions, cable systems, lumbar and massage comfort solutions, valve system technologies, and other electronic devices. Medical products include patient temperature management systems. The Company is also developing a number of new technologies and products that will help enable improvements to existing products and to create new product applications for existing and new markets. Gentherm has more than 14,000 employees in facilities in the United States, Germany, China, Czech Republic, Hungary, Japan, Malta, Mexico, Morocco, North Macedonia, South Korea, United Kingdom, Ukraine, and Vietnam. For more information, go to www.gentherm.com. 



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Veteran Software Leader Raphael Shure Named CEO of PowerPlan to Succeed Joe Gomes

ATLANTA, Feb. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PowerPlan, Inc., a leading provider of financial software and solutions for the energy industry, today announced that Raphael (Rafi) Shure will join as its new President and CEO, to succeed Joe Gomes, PowerPlan’s current CEO. Gomes will transition to lead Procare Solutions, a Roper Technologies business, effective March 14, 2025.

Shure brings a proven track record of success in the technology sector. He previously served as Chief Operating Officer at Aderant. As a key member of the executive team for more than 12 years, he played a pivotal role in driving the company’s strong growth during that time. His expertise spans strategy, finance and customer operations. Shure holds a bachelor’s degree from Cornell University and an MBA with honors distinction from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.

“Rafi’s appointment as CEO of PowerPlan marks an exciting new chapter for the company,” said Mike Corkery, Senior Vice President, Group Executive at Roper Technologies. “His proven leadership and strategic vision will undoubtedly drive PowerPlan’s continued success and innovation. We are grateful for Joe’s outstanding contributions and look forward to his ongoing impact within the Roper Technologies family leading Procare.”

Shure expressed his enthusiasm about joining PowerPlan, stating, “I am honored to join PowerPlan and work alongside such a talented team that’s delivering incredible customer value. I look forward to building on the strong foundation that Joe has established and driving the company’s continued success.”

“Rafi’s extensive experience and leadership skills make him the ideal person to lead PowerPlan into its next phase of growth,” said Gomes. “We’ve known each other for many years as part of the Roper leadership network and I’m confident that under his guidance, PowerPlan will continue to thrive and deliver exceptional value to our customers.”

About PowerPlan

For more than 30 years, PowerPlan has helped utility and energy companies make the right financial decisions to improve lives and power the world. Through our industry-leading expertise, innovative technology, and vast experience listening to and working in tandem with our clients, PowerPlan software sets the standard that CFOs can count on for financial clarity. PowerPlan operates as an independent subsidiary of Roper Technologies (Nasdaq: ROP) a constituent of the Nasdaq 100, S&P 500, and Fortune 1000. For more information, visit www.powerplan.com.  

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Harvard Bioscience Schedules Fourth Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call for March 12, 2025 at 8:00 AM ET

HOLLISTON, Mass., Feb. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Harvard Bioscience, Inc. (Nasdaq: HBIO) will announce its financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2024, before the market opens on March 12, 2025, and will hold a conference call to discuss the results at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time. 

Participants who would like to join the call and ask a question must register here. Once registered, you will receive the dial-in numbers and a unique PIN number. 

Participants who would like to join the audio-only webcast should go to our events and presentations on the investor website here.

Financial information presented on the call, including the earnings release and a related slide presentation, will be available on the Investor Relations section of Harvard Bioscience’s website. 

About Harvard Bioscience 

Harvard Bioscience, Inc. is a leading developer, manufacturer and seller of technologies, products and services that enable fundamental advances in life science applications, including research, pharmaceutical and therapy discovery, bio-production and preclinical testing for pharmaceutical and therapy development. Our customers range from renowned academic institutions and government laboratories to the world’s leading pharmaceutical, biotechnology and contract research organizations. With operations in the United States, Europe, and China, we sell through a combination of direct and distribution channels to customers around the world.

For more information, please visit our website at www.harvardbioscience.com.

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Landmark Seqfirst-neo Study Showcases the Significant Impact of Genomic Testing in the NICU, Revealing Gaps in Current Protocols

Landmark Seqfirst-neo Study Showcases the Significant Impact of Genomic Testing in the NICU, Revealing Gaps in Current Protocols

Findings published in the American Journal of Human Genetics reveals widespread use of rapid genome sequencing (rGS) demonstrates that more critically ill infants should be tested to reduce missed genetic conditions and promote equitable care for infants at their most critical stage

At least 60% of level IV NICU infants should be receiving rGS

GAITHERSBURG, Md.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–GeneDx (Nasdaq: WGS), a leader in delivering improved health outcomes through genomic insights, today announced that the American Journal of Human Genetics published peer-reviewed research from the Seqfirst-neo study conducted in partnership with Seattle Children’s and the University of Washington. Seqfirst-neo is a pioneering study focused on the application of rGS in NICU settings to improve access to a genetic diagnosis overall and specifically in underserved communities to reduce missed diagnoses and improve clinical outcomes for patients.

Seqfirst-neo is the first study to use exclusion, rather than inclusion, criteria for which infants should receive genomic testing in the NICU, setting a new standard of care by enabling neonatologists to more easily identify patients to receive testing, and expanding access to patients who previously would not have been offered testing. Infants were eligible to receive rGS unless their clinical findings were fully explained by birth/physical trauma, complications of prematurity, infection or a pre-existing precise genetic diagnosis (PrGD). Findings from the study show that applying simple exclusion criteria significantly increase the number of infants in the NICU receiving a diagnosis, shorten the time to diagnosis, and drove more equitable access for diverse populations who otherwise would have not received testing. The findings further prove that expanding access to genetic testing dramatically increases the rate of a PrGD, enhances healthcare equity and reduces missed diagnoses.

“There is a critical gap in our current approach to neonatal care – too many critically ill infants and newborns, particularly from underrepresented populations are not being offered genetic testing leading to missed diagnoses and opportunities for precision care,” said Mike Bamshad, MD, FACMG, Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Washington School of Medicine and Clinical Genetics Division Chief at Seattle Children’s. “Our findings showcase that by shifting today’s standard of care to an exclusion-based model for genomic testing, we can significantly expand access, improve health outcomes, and ensure that more families receive the answers they need at the most critical times.”

“Seqfirst-neo’s findings have had a major impact on the way we deliver genetics services in the inpatient setting. Since implementing exclusion-based identification, we are diagnosing more infants than ever before with genetic conditions in the Seattle Children’s Hospital NICU,” said Tara Wenger, MD, PhD, FACMG, Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Washington School of Medicine and Associate Medical Director, Inpatient Service at Seattle Children’s. “By offering genetic testing at the first unexplained issue in critically ill newborns, we have an opportunity to make diagnoses before they are old enough to experience many of the complications of their genetic disorder. This allows neonatologists and other health care providers the opportunity to introduce the most precise treatments as early as possible.”

Seqfirst-neo’s findings suggest that at least 60% of Level IV NICU infants should be receiving rGS. With approximately 400,000 newborn admissions annually across 800 U.S. NICUs, tens of thousands of infants with genetic conditions are likely being undiagnosed due to lack of access to testing.

Additional findings from the study:

The study evaluated 408 infants in the NICU, of whom 59% met eligibility criteria for rGS. Of those eligible, 126 infants were enrolled in the interventional group (IG) and received rGS, while others followed current diagnostic workflow protocols.

  • Nearly half (49.2%) of infants in the IG received a precise genetic diagnosis (PrGD)  — an unexpectedly high yield despite broad testing criteria, compared to conventional care (9.7%). The odds of receiving a PrGD was nine times higher in the IG compared to conventional care.

  • 42% of diagnosed infants would have been missed using conventional NICU protocols (69% of whom were non-white), highlighting the limitations of current diagnostic approaches and the correlated inequity of care.
  • 24% of diagnosed infants were not suspected of having a genetic condition based on EMR review and would not have been offered testing under standard care protocols.
  • By using simple, broad exclusion criteria, the diagnostic yield and access to testing were comparable across racial groups, with significantly more non-white and Black infants receiving a PrGD than through conventional care, effectively mitigating racial disparities.

  • Access to a PrGD led to a change in clinical management for nearly 97% of diagnosed infants, influencing medical consultations, additional testing, medication adjustments and family health implications.

“With today’s reliable and rapid genomic technology, we can now deliver answers in days. More importantly, we finally have clear, simple criteria to guide neonatologists in determining which infants should receive genomic screening in the NICU,” said Paul Kruszka, MD, FACMG, Chief Medical Officer at GeneDx. “There is an urgent need to make rapid genome sequencing (rGS) a standard part of NICU care to prevent missed diagnoses and ensure every infant gets the critical care they deserve. By expanding access, we can dramatically improve early detection of genetic conditions, enabling timely interventions and driving more equitable care for all infants.”

GeneDx is a proud collaborator of SeqFirst and their on-going research, as the clinical lab behind both the Seqfirst-neo and SeqFirst Developmental Differences (DDi) projects. Seqfirst-neo focuses on evaluating whether a genotype-driven workflow, using broad and simple exclusion criteria for eligibility, enhances access to a PrGD in critically ill newborns. SeqFirst DDi aims to promote early and equitable access to PrGD for children with atypical development by offering genome sequencing at the time of presentation, rather than after a traditional staged evaluation and testing process.

Accelerating care in the NICU:

GeneDx recently announced ultraRapid Whole Genome Sequencing, offering accelerated and comprehensive genomic insights for neonatal and pediatric patients in the NICU and PICU in as soon as 48 hours. As part of the company’s commitment to increasing access to genomic testing, GeneDx also recently integrated with Epic Aura, enabling health systems to deliver fast and accurate genetic diagnoses to patients and accelerate the path to treatment. By driving collaborative research that informs utilization protocols, continuing to decrease turnaround times, and expanding access to testing, more patients can benefit from GeneDx’s genomic insights of over 750,000 exomes and genomes and increase the likelihood of obtaining definitive diagnoses.

About GeneDx:

At GeneDx (Nasdaq: WGS), we believe that everyone deserves personalized, targeted medical care—and that it all begins with a genetic diagnosis. Fueled by one of the world’s largest rare disease data sets, our industry-leading exome and genome tests translate complex genomic data into clinical answers that unlock personalized health plans, accelerate drug discovery, and improve health system efficiencies. For more information, please visit genedx.com and connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.

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Intel Unveils Leadership AI and Networking Solutions with Xeon 6 Processors

Intel Unveils Leadership AI and Networking Solutions with Xeon 6 Processors

Intel completes Xeon 6 portfolio of processors, delivering a CPU for the broadest set of workloads in the industry.

NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

  • Intel launches new Intel® Xeon® 6 processors with Performance-cores, offering industry-leading performance across data center workloads and up to 2x higher performance in AI processing1.
  • New Xeon 6 processors for network and edge applications with built-in Intel® vRAN Boost deliver up to 2.4x the capacity for radio access network (RAN) workloads2.

SANTA CLARA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
As enterprises modernize infrastructure to meet the demands of next-gen workloads like AI, high-performing and efficient compute is essential across the full spectrum – from data centers to networks, edge and even the PC. To address these challenges, Intel today launched its Xeon 6 processors with Performance-cores (P-cores), providing industry-leading performance for the broadest set of data center and network infrastructure workloads and best-in-class efficiency to create an unmatched server consolidation opportunity.

This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250224348229/en/

Intel Xeon 6 processors deliver exceptional performance for the widest range of workloads and are engineered for efficiency and low total cost of ownership. On Feb. 24, 2025, Intel launched the Intel Xeon 6700P and 6500P series P-core processors with more cores, double the memory bandwidth and AI acceleration in every core. (Credit: Intel Corporation)

Intel Xeon 6 processors deliver exceptional performance for the widest range of workloads and are engineered for efficiency and low total cost of ownership. On Feb. 24, 2025, Intel launched the Intel Xeon 6700P and 6500P series P-core processors with more cores, double the memory bandwidth and AI acceleration in every core. (Credit: Intel Corporation)

More:Ecosystem Achieves Power Efficiency Breakthrough on Xeon 6 with E-Cores | Intel Unveils High-Performance, Power-Efficient Ethernet Solutions | Intel Xeon 6 Processors (Press Kit)

“We are intensely focused on bringing cutting-edge leadership products to market that solve our customers’ greatest challenges and help drive the growth of their business,” said Michelle Johnston Holthaus, interim co-CEO of Intel and CEO of Intel Products. “The Xeon 6 family delivers the industry’s best CPU for AI and groundbreaking features for networking, while simultaneously driving efficiency and bringing down the total cost of ownership.”

Introducing New Intel Xeon 6 Processors

Intel’s latest Xeon 6 processors feature significant advancements in both data center and networking portfolios.

  • The Intel® Xeon® 6700/6500 series processor with P-cores is the ideal CPU for modern data centers, offering the perfect balance between performance and energy efficiency. Delivering an average of 1.4x better performance than the previous generation3 across a wide range of enterprise workloads, Xeon 6 is also the foundational central processing unit (CPU) for AI systems, pairing exceptionally well with a GPU as a host node CPU. When compared to 5th Generation AMD EPYC processors, Xeon 6 provides up to 1.5x better performance in AI inference on chip using one-third fewer cores4. Xeon 6 processors also enable substantial performance-per-watt efficiency, allowing for 5:1 consolidation of a 5-year-old server on average5, with potential for up to 10:1 in certain use cases, resulting in up to 68% savings in total cost of ownership (TCO)6.
  • The Intel Xeon 6 for network and edge is a system-on-chip (SoC) designed for high performance and power efficiency. It leverages Intel’s built-in accelerators for virtualized radio access networks (vRAN), media, AI and network security, addressing the growing demand for network and edge solutions in an AI-driven world. Xeon 6 SoCs deliver up to 2.4x the RAN capacity7 and a 70% improvement in performance-per-watt compared to previous generations8 thanks to Intel vRAN Boost. Additionally, Xeon 6 is the industry’s first server SoC with a built-in media accelerator — the Intel® Media Transcode Accelerator — enabling up to 14x performance per watt gain versus Intel Xeon 6538N 9.

The World’s Best CPU for AI

As AI adoption continues to accelerate, organizations are projected to spend up to $153 billion on generative AI (GenAI) by 2027, with total spending for machine learning and analytics reaching $361 billion, according to IDC. Intel Xeon 6 is optimized to capture a significant share of this growing market, delivering leadership performance in traditional machine learning, smaller GenAI models and GPU-accelerated workloads in a host CPU capacity. Intel is collaborating with silicon, software and solution providers to enable the AI ecosystem, reinforcing Xeon 6 as the go-to CPU for AI systems.

Leadership Performance for Modern Telecommunications Networks

With 5G and AI poised to transform connectivity, traditional network optimization strategies are no longer sufficient. To unlock the full potential of next-gen networks and connectivity, telecom operators are adopting technologies like network slicing, AI-powered radio controllers and cloud-native architectures. By leveraging Intel’s unified Xeon platform, operators can dynamically optimize workloads, reduce costs and build scalable, flexible networks that adapt in real time to changing customer demands, traffic patterns and market shifts.

Key performance highlights of the Intel Xeon 6 SoC include:

  • Webroot CSI upload model inference is up to 4.3x faster than Intel Xeon D-2899NT10.
  • AI RAN performance per core is improved by up to 3.2x compared with the previous generation with vRAN Boost11.
  • A 38-core system supports int8 inferencing of up to 38 simultaneous camera streams on a video edge server12.

New Advanced Ethernet Solutions

Intel also unveiled two new Ethernet controller and network adapter product lines to address the growing demands of enterprise, telecommunications, cloud, high performance computing (HPC), edge and AI applications. Initial availability includes dual-port 25GbE PCIe and OCP 3.0-compliant adapters, with additional configurations expected this year.

  • The Intel® Ethernet E830 Controllers and Network Adapters deliver up to 200GbE bandwidth, flexible port configurations and advanced precision time capabilities, including Precision Time Measurement (PTM). These adapters are optimized for high-density virtualized workloads, offering robust security features and performance.
  • The Intel® Ethernet E610 Controllers and Network Adapters provide 10GBASE-T connectivity optimized for control plane operations. The 610 series offers outstanding power efficiency, advanced manageability and robust security features that simplify network administration and ensure maximum network integrity.

The combination of Intel Xeon 6 processors and high-performance Ethernet connectivity forms a powerful foundation for businesses to accelerate innovation and gain a competitive advantage.

Broad OEM Partner and Ecosystem Adoption

Intel Xeon 6 processors have already seen broad adoption across the data center ecosystem, with more than 500 designs available now or in progress. Server systems, software solutions and services will be available around the globe from leading companies such as AT&T, Verizon, Cisco, Dell Technologies, Samsung, Ericsson, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Lenovo, Microsoft, Nutanix, Nvidia, Oracle, Red Hat, SAP, Supermicro, Vodafone, VMware and Wind River, among many others.

About Intel

Intel (Nasdaq: INTC) is an industry leader, creating world-changing technology that enables global progress and enriches lives. Inspired by Moore’s Law, we continuously work to advance the design and manufacturing of semiconductors to help address our customers’ greatest challenges. By embedding intelligence in the cloud, network, edge and every kind of computing device, we unleash the potential of data to transform business and society for the better. To learn more about Intel’s innovations, go to newsroom.intel.com and intel.com.

1 See [7A29] at intel.com/processorclaims: Intel® Xeon® 6. Results may vary.

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12 See [7ND20] at intel.com/processorclaims: Intel® Xeon® 6. Results may vary.

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Performance varies by use, configuration and other factors. Learn more on the Performance Index site.

Performance results are based on testing as of dates shown in configurations and may not reflect all publicly available updates. See backup for configuration details. No product or component can be absolutely secure. Your costs and results may vary. Intel technologies may require enabled hardware, software or service activation.

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Intel Xeon 6 processors deliver exceptional performance for the widest range of workloads and are engineered for efficiency and low total cost of ownership. On Feb. 24, 2025, Intel launched the Intel Xeon 6700P and 6500P series P-core processors with more cores, double the memory bandwidth and AI acceleration in every core. (Credit: Intel Corporation)
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Intel Xeon 6 processors deliver exceptional performance for the widest range of workloads and are engineered for efficiency and low total cost of ownership. On Feb. 24, 2025, Intel launched the Intel Xeon 6700P and 6500P series P-core processors with more cores, double the memory bandwidth and AI acceleration in every core. A photo shows the Intel Xeon 6 6700P series processor with its heat lid removed. (Credit: Intel Corporation)
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Intel Xeon 6 processors deliver exceptional performance for the widest range of workloads and are engineered for efficiency and low total cost of ownership. On Feb. 24, 2025, Intel launched the Intel Xeon 6 SoCs with P-core processors – power-efficient, edge servers with Intel vRAN Boost and media acceleration, and networking built in. (Credit: Intel Corporation) 
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Intel Xeon 6 processors deliver exceptional performance for the widest range of workloads and are engineered for efficiency and low total cost of ownership. On Feb. 24, 2025, Intel launched the Intel Xeon 6 SoCs with P-core processors – power-efficient, edge servers with Intel vRAN Boost and media acceleration, and networking built in. A photo shows the Intel Xeon 6 SoC with its heat lid removed. (Credit: Intel Corporation) 
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Intel Ethernet E830 Controllers and Network Adapters deliver high-performance network connectivity and improved performance per watt for demanding workloads. They are among two Ethernet product lines Intel introduced in February 2025 to meet the growing demands of enterprise, telecommunications, cloud, edge, high performance computing and AI applications. (Credit: Intel Corporation)
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Intel Ethernet E610 Controllers and Network Adapters are designed with the latest advances in 10GBASE-T for optimized network management and control plane operations. They are among two Ethernet product lines Intel introduced in February 2025. With choices of dual port or quad port and up to 10GbE bandwidth, comprehensive security and manageability features and high energy efficiency, Intel Ethernet E610 Network Adapters deliver optimized and scalable network connectivity required for diverse edge workloads. (Credit: Intel Corporation)
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CPKC mechanical employees ratify new collective bargaining agreement

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CALGARY, AB
, Feb. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ – Canadian Pacific Kansas City (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) (CPKC) today said that Unifor, representing mechanical employees in Canada, has ratified a new four-year collective agreement.

“By working collaboratively together with Unifor, we have completed another collective agreement reached at the bargaining table that benefits our employees with improved wages and benefits for years to come,” said Keith Creel, CPKC President and Chief Executive Officer. “This agreement, ratified with strong support among our mechanical employees, brings long-term labor stability to our railroaders as we continue to safely and efficiently serve our customers moving the Canadian and North American economies.” 

Unifor represents approximately 1,200 mechanics, labourers, diesel service attendants and mechanical support staff across Canada.

This is the second new collective agreement ratified this year by CPKC employees in Canada. Teamsters Canada Rail Conference Maintenance of Way Employees Division representing approximately 2,300 engineering services employees in Canada ratified a new four-year collective agreement earlier this month.

About CPKC

With its global headquarters in Calgary, Alta., Canada, CPKC is the first and only single-line transnational railway linking Canada, the United States and México, with unrivaled access to major ports from Vancouver to Atlantic Canada to the Gulf of México to Lázaro Cárdenas, México. Stretching approximately 20,000 route miles and employing 20,000 railroaders, CPKC provides North American customers unparalleled rail service and network reach to key markets across the continent. CPKC is growing with its customers, offering a suite of freight transportation services, logistics solutions and supply chain expertise. Visit cpkcr.com to learn more about the rail advantages of CPKC. CP-IR

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SKYX Collaborating with U.S. Leading Prefabricated Home Manufacturer Cavco Homes

SKYX Advanced and Smart Plug & Play Technologies to be utilized in Cavco’s High-End Premium Manufactured Homes at the World Largest Builders’ Show IBS

Since its Inception Cavco Homes is Estimated to Have Sold Nearly 1 Million Homes and Close to 20,000 Homes Annually During the Past Years

As SKYX Continues to Increase its U.S. and Canada Market Penetration, its Technologies will be Used in Cavco’s High-End Homes including the New Leading Premium Homes Skye View and Bungalow Models, in Show Village during the International Builders’ Show
in Las Vegas February
25-27, 2025

MIAMI, Feb. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SKYX Platforms Corp. (NASDAQ: SKYX) (d/b/a SKYX Technologies) (the “Company” or “SKYX”), a highly disruptive advanced and smart home platform technology company for homes and buildings, with more than 97 issued and pending patents globally and over 60 lighting and home décor websites, announces it will collaborate with Cavco Industries, Inc., a U.S. leading prefabricated home manufacturer to utilize SKYX’s advanced and smart plug & play technologies in Cavco’s premium prefabricated homes during the International Builders’ Show (IBS). SKYX’s technologies will be used in Cavco’s high-end homes, including their new leading premium homes Skye View and Bungalow models, in Show Village during the International Builders’ Show place in Las Vegas from February 25-27, 2025.

SKYX’s advance and smart plug & play platform technologies makes homes and buildings become advanced, safe, and smart instantly while significantly saving time and cost as well as adding substantial value to developers and homeowners. 

Cavco is a leading U.S. manufacturer of prefabricated homes. As a publicly traded company, it ranks among the largest producers of manufactured and modular homes in the nation, renowned for its high-quality, premium designs. Cavco specializes in designing and producing factory-built housing products, which are distributed through an extensive network of independent and company-owned retailers. Since its inception, it is estimated that Cavco has sold nearly one million homes, with recent annual sales approaching 20,000 units.

Tim Gage, National Vice President of Cavco’s Park Models, and Specialty Homes said, “We are excited to utilize SKYX’s game-changing safe plug and play technology in our Cavco Park Model prefabricated homes at the IBS Pro Builder Show Village. We welcome people to visit our premium homes including our Skye View and Bungalow models to see how we utilize SKYX’s technologies. I strongly believe that the SKYX technology can become the standard for new construction, as it provides, safety, time saving, and smart capabilities, while advancing and adding significant value to our homes.”

Rani Kohen, Founder/Inventor and Executive Chairman, of SKYX Platforms, said, “We are truly excited to collaborate with a U.S. leading premium prefabricated home manufacturer such as Cavco during the world’s largest building show, IBS. This is another step toward our goal of making homes and buildings become advanced, safe, and smart as the new standard. We look forward to continuing to demonstrate our advanced smart platform technology’s ability to make homes and buildings become smarter and safer instantly, while significantly advancing buildings and saving time and costs for developers.”

About SKYX Platforms Corp.

As electricity is a standard in every home and building, our mission is to make homes and buildings become safe-advanced and smart as the new standard. SKYX has a series of highly disruptive advanced-safe-smart platform technologies, with over 97 U.S. and global patents and patent pending applications. Additionally, the Company owns over 60 lighting and home decor websites for both retail and commercial segments. Our technologies place an emphasis on high quality and ease of use, while significantly enhancing both safety and lifestyle in homes and buildings. We believe that our products are a necessity in every room in both homes and other buildings in the U.S. and globally. For more information, please visit our website at https://skyplug.com/ or follow us on LinkedIn.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements made in this press release are not based on historical facts, but are forward-looking statements. These statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “aim,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “can,” “could,” “continue,” “estimate,” “expect,” “evaluate,” “forecast,” “guidance,” “intend,” “likely,” “may,” “might,” “objective,” “ongoing,” “outlook,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “probable,” “project,” “seek,” “should,” “target” “view,” “will,” or “would,” or the negative thereof or other variations thereon or comparable terminology, although not all forward-looking statements contain these words. These statements reflect the Company’s reasonable judgment with respect to future events and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which have outcomes difficult to predict and may be outside our control, that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include statements relating to the Company’s ability to successfully launch, commercialize, develop additional features and achieve market acceptance of its products and technologies and integrate its products and technologies with third-party platforms or technologies; the Company’s efforts and ability to drive the adoption of its products and technologies as a standard feature, including their use in homes, hotels, offices and cruise ships; the Company’s ability to capture market share; the Company’s estimates of its potential addressable market and demand for its products and technologies; the Company’s ability to raise additional capital to support its operations as needed, which may not be available on acceptable terms or at all; the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern; the Company’s ability to execute on any sales and licensing or other strategic opportunities; the possibility that any of the Company’s products will become National Electrical Code (NEC)-code or otherwise code mandatory in any jurisdiction, or that any of the Company’s current or future products or technologies will be adopted by any state, country, or municipality, within any specific timeframe or at all; risks arising from mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures and other collaborations; the Company’s ability to attract and retain key executives and qualified personnel; guidance provided by management, which may differ from the Company’s actual operating results; the potential impact of unstable market and economic conditions on the Company’s business, financial condition, and stock price; and other risks and uncertainties described in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its periodic reports on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q. There can be no assurance as to any of the foregoing matters. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date of this press release, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by U.S. federal securities laws.

Investor Relations Contact:

Jeff Ramson
PCG Advisory
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GXO Poland Named to 2025 Forbes Diamonds List

Forbes Diamonds is an annual ranking of Poland’s most dynamically growing companies

WARSAW, Poland, Feb. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —
GXO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: GXO), the world’s largest pure-play contract logistics provider, announced that its business in Poland, GXO Logistics Poland Sp. z o. o, has been named to the prestigious Forbes Diamonds 2025 list of companies that have increased their value the fastest in the last three years. The annual ranking is compiled by the editors of Forbes magazine in cooperation with Dun & Bradstreet.

“This recognition by Forbes reaffirms our well-established position in Poland and reflects our growth and leadership across Central Europe,” said Stefan van Hoof, Managing Director, Central Europe at GXO. “We’re proud to provide best-in-class logistics services and transform the supply chains of our partners across e-commerce, fashion, FMCG and the DIY industries. Our 6,500 team members in Central Europe spare no effort to ensure operational excellence and continuous improvement to delight millions of consumers.”

GXO in Central Europe

GXO operations in Central Europe, where it has been operating for more than 20 years, include Poland, Czech Republic, Romania and Germany, serving customers in the e-commerce, omnichannel, fashion, FMCG and DIY industries. GXO specializes in tech-enabled fulfillment solutions and services that include warehousing, order preparation, e-fulfillment, co-packing, returns management, rework and repair management and temperature-controlled logistics in dedicated- and shared-user facilities with over 30 sites and a total of 1 000 000 square meters of operating space in all four countries. In the Central Europe region, GXO now employs approximately 6,500 team members, of which about 500 were hired in 2024. 

About GXO 

GXO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: GXO) is the world’s largest pure-play contract logistics provider and is benefiting from the rapid growth of ecommerce, automation and outsourcing. GXO is committed to providing an inclusive, world-class workplace for more than 150,000 team members across more than 1,000 facilities totaling approximately 200 million square feet. The company partners with the world’s leading blue-chip companies to solve complex logistics challenges with technologically advanced supply chain and ecommerce solutions, at scale and with speed. GXO corporate headquarters is in Greenwich, Connecticut, USA. Visit GXO.com for more information and connect with GXO on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

Media contact

Anne Lafourcade 
+33 (0)6 75 22 52 90 
[email protected]



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Popular, Inc. to Participate in the 2025 RBC Capital Markets Global Financial Institutions Conference

Popular, Inc. to Participate in the 2025 RBC Capital Markets Global Financial Institutions Conference

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Popular, Inc. (NASDAQ: BPOP) announced today that it will participate in the upcoming RBC Capital Markets Global Financial Institutions Conference to be held in New York City on Wednesday March 5, 2025. Jorge J. Garcia, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Popular, Inc., will speak at 2:40 p.m. Eastern Time.

A live audio webcast will be accessible through the Popular, Inc. Investor Relations website at https://investor.popular.com/eng/investor-relations/default.aspx. A replay of the webcast will also be available.

About Popular, Inc.

Popular, Inc. is the leading financial institution in Puerto Rico, by both assets and deposits, and ranks among the top 50 U.S. bank holding companies by assets. Founded in 1893, Banco Popular de Puerto Rico, Popular’s principal subsidiary, provides retail, mortgage and commercial banking services in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Popular also offers in Puerto Rico auto and equipment leasing and financing, broker-dealer and insurance services through specialized subsidiaries. In the mainland United States, Popular provides retail, mortgage and commercial banking services through its New York-chartered banking subsidiary, Popular Bank, which has branches located in New York, New Jersey and Florida.

Popular, Inc.

Investor Relations:

Paul J. Cardillo, 212-417-6721

Senior Vice President and Investor Relations Officer

[email protected]

or

Media Relations:

MC González Noguera, 917-804-5253

Executive Vice President and Chief Communications & Public Affairs Officer

[email protected]

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