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Sauce Labs Acquires API Fortress to Bolster Continuous Testing Platform with Modern API Testing Solution

  • Acquisition adds array of API testing capabilities to company’s existing functional UI testing capabilities, creating a more comprehensive and seamless customer experience
  • Addition of API testing enables testers and developers to more efficiently collaborate on modern API-driven applications

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 10, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sauce Labs Inc., the leading provider of continuous testing solutions that deliver digital confidence, today announced that it has acquired API Fortress, a leading provider of modern API testing solutions for agile and DevOps teams. The acquisition addresses a critical need for customers by enabling them to quickly, easily, and continuously test the API endpoints that make up the core of modern API-driven applications. The API Fortress platform enables customers to transform their API development processes, accelerate releases, and reduce risk in the software development lifecycle. With the addition of API Fortress, Sauce Labs now offers an even richer and more comprehensive testing experience, one that includes API testing in addition to functional UI testing, visual end-to-end testing, and front-end performance testing, as well as real-time test insights and analytics.

“We’re thrilled to welcome the people and products of API Fortress to Sauce Labs,” said Aled Miles, president and CEO, Sauce Labs. “Sauce Labs is committed to helping organizations grow their digital confidence by providing them the testing platform they need to deliver a flawless and trusted experience to their customers. Today’s announcement is further evidence of that commitment and we look forward to a bright future for API Fortress and its customers as part of the growing Sauce Labs team.”

The acquisition of API Fortress complements Sauce Labs’ existing functional UI testing capabilities by enabling customers to address one of the biggest challenges they typically face with traditional UI testing. Customers running functional UI tests on the Sauce Labs platform will be able to leverage API Fortress to quickly and easily determine if there are issues at the API level that require a more targeted set of API tests, and if so, to generate and execute those tests using a powerful set of API testing capabilities available directly from Sauce Labs.

“As functional UI testing and targeted API testing go hand-in-hand in the modern era of API-driven applications, Sauce Labs is the perfect long-term home for all that we started building at API Fortress,” said Patrick Poulin, co-founder and CEO, API Fortress, who will join the Sauce Labs product leadership team. “We’re honored to be part of Sauce Labs and we’re eager to join with their world-class development and customer success teams to deliver the comprehensive testing experience digital businesses need to grow and thrive.”

Solving an acute developer pain point

In the early days of application development, web applications made just a small number of API requests to required microservices. With fewer API endpoints to track down, a functional test failure caused by an out-of-date API was relatively easy to identify and debug, making the need for targeted API testing far less acute. As modern software development has progressed, however, web apps have become far more API-driven, and the number of APIs communicating with various microservices has exploded.

In the absence of targeted API testing, QA teams generally have no way of knowing whether a front-end functional test has failed due to a broken endpoint or a bug in the application code itself, meaning the arduous and time-consuming task of identifying and debugging the failure falls to developers. Deployments can grind to a halt while developers chase down broken services they’re not responsible for maintaining. But with API testing as part of a comprehensive continuous testing platform, testers and developers gain immediate insight into how and when APIs break.

“As modern web apps continue to become more API-driven than ever before, developers and QA professionals must collaborate around the API to build high-quality applications, including and especially when it comes to testing,” said John Kelly, CTO, Sauce Labs. “The acquisition of API Fortress adds another tool to the Sauce Labs portfolio that facilitates greater collaboration between testers and developers and is yet another proof point of the significant investment we’re making to support the developer community.”

Modern API testing with API Fortress

API testing with API Fortress enables customers and partners to significantly shorten test sprints, improve code quality, and monitor functional uptime. The API Fortress platform features an API-first design that enables it to easily integrate with the tools integral to building and testing APIs and to seamlessly mesh with existing DevOps toolchains. API Fortress empowers developers to work in parallel with QA and testing teams throughout the API lifecycle.

The API Fortress platform gives customers the ability to:

  • Easily create and edit functional tests. API Fortress users can automatically generate their first API test in seconds.
  • Monitor performance, uptime, and functional uptime of live APIs. API Fortress users can accurately track the true uptime of APIs through functional tests and quickly diagnose API problems before they are discovered by end-users or cybercriminals.
  • Build API mocks manually or automatically from live API traffic. API Fortress users can expedite new API deliveries and minimize the effects of unreliable internal environments with API mocking.
  • Create a Load Test in as little as 15 seconds. API Fortress unifies functional and nonfunctional API testing, allowing users to use existing functional tests as load tests.

To learn more about API Fortress, go here.

Lincoln International served as the exclusive financial advisor to API Fortress on this transaction.

About Sauce Labs

Sauce Labs is the leading provider of continuous testing solutions that deliver digital confidence. The Sauce Labs Continuous Testing Cloud delivers a 360-degree view of a customer’s application experience, ensuring that web and mobile applications look, function, and perform exactly as they should on every browser, OS, and device, every single time. Sauce Labs is a privately held company funded by Toba Capital, Salesforce Ventures, Centerview Capital Technology, IVP, Adams Street Partners, and Riverwood Capital. For more information, please visit https://saucelabs.com.

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Nutanix Named a Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for Hyperconverged Infrastructure Software for Fourth Year in a Row

Nutanix Named a Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for Hyperconverged Infrastructure Software for Fourth Year in a Row

Company Recognized for Hyperconverged Infrastructure Capabilities and Positioned Highest in Execution of All Vendors

SAN JOSE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nutanix (NASDAQ: NTNX), a leader in private cloud, hybrid and multicloud computing, today announced it has been named a Leader by Gartner, Inc. in the December 2020 Magic Quadrant for Hyperconverged Infrastructure Software. Nutanix was recognized for its hyperconverged infrastructure software capabilities. The company is also positioned furthest to the top, as compared to all vendors.

More companies are demanding software-defined solutions to drive their critical IT initiatives and digital transformation efforts. According to Gartner, “the HCI software market has two distinct customer types that align with current market conditions: Those seeking solutions that extend to solving more hybrid and public-cloud-related challenges, and those looking to solve more niche-related use cases or geographically based challenges.”

Nutanix believes that as a result Gartner focused this year’s Magic Quadrant for Hyperconverged Infrastructure Software exclusively on vendors able to run their solutions on multiple hardware platforms. This is an important shift in the industry, and a strong validation of the company’s transition from hardware to software more than two years ago.

“This year has been a strong year of growth for Nutanix despite a backdrop of global uncertainty, as our customers embrace reliable, performant and cost-effective IT solutions to support their needs during COVID and beyond. During this time, we continued innovating and strengthening our hyperconverged infrastructure software, which we believe contributed to our execution placement in this year’s Magic Quadrant, while extending our hybrid cloud infrastructure to public cloud, starting with AWS,” said Rajiv Mirani, Chief Technology Officer at Nutanix. “We believe the architectural differentiation of our software, enabling customers to run nearly any workload in a multicloud environment, as well as our relentless focus on customer delight, sets us apart from the competition.”

This recognition follows several important announcements from Nutanix setting the stage for the company’s vision for the future of IT, from the launch of Nutanix Clusters on AWS, the announcement of Nutanix Clusters on Azure, and the release of the company’s new multicloud Platform as a Service solution Karbon Platform Services. Nutanix believes that the key to digital transformation lies in unified hybrid and multicloud solutions seamlessly bringing together virtualized and cloud native IT environments to deliver enterprise the flexibility and simplicity they need to succeed.

“Nutanix not only converges technologies, their software has enabled us to converge infrastructure, teams, and opportunities,” said Kevin Priest, Senior Director, The Home Depot. “By combining IT specialists into a single operations group, we can now see our end-to-end environment, work collaboratively, and make better decisions for the business. Our partnership with Nutanix makes IT visibility, efficiency, and innovation possible.”

More information on Nutanix and a complimentary copy of the report are available here.

Source:

Magic Quadrant for Hyperconverged Infrastructure Software, Analysts Jeffrey Hewitt, Philip Dawson, Julia Palmer, Tony Harvey, December 7, 2020

Disclaimer:

Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in its research publications, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the highest ratings. Gartner research publications consist of the opinions of Gartner’s research organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Gartner disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

About Nutanix

Nutanix is a global leader in cloud software and a pioneer in hyperconverged infrastructure solutions, making computing invisible anywhere. Organizations around the world use Nutanix software to leverage a single platform to manage any app at any location at any scale for their private, hybrid and multi-cloud environments. Learn more at www.nutanix.com or follow us on Twitter @nutanix.

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Nutanix

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Andalou Naturals Launches Age Defying Rejuvenating Skincare Line, Starring On-Trend Plant-Based Retinol Alternative, Bakuchiol

Perfect for winter, Andalou’s Age Defying Rejuvenating line works to eliminate signs of aging without the irritating side effects of retinol.

SAN FRANCISCO NORTH BAY, Calif., Dec. 10, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, Andalou Naturals, a leader in skincare in the Natural channel, announced the launch of its newest facial skincare product range, the Age Defying Rejuvenating line. The range works to minimize fine lines and wrinkles without irritating the skin by featuring Bakuchiol, a vegan alternative to retinol. Bakuchiol has been shown to provide defense against inflammation that can accelerate the aging process. This regimen is an excellent option for anyone looking for a natural anti-aging solution. All of the Age Defying products are at least 97% nature-derived and include Andalou’s signature Fruit Stem Cells.

“Getting younger looking skin shouldn’t have to come with downtime,” said Alicia Richman, Senior Brand Manager of Andalou Naturals. “Bakuchiol is an effective, natural ingredient that delivers results without irritation. Combined with Andalou’s Fruit Stem Cell Science, our Age Defying line reduces fine lines and wrinkles while restoring skin cells, so your skin looks and feels refreshed.”

The new line, ranging in price from $14.99-$27.99, includes:

  • Rejuvenating Plant-Based Retinol Alternative Serum – a lightweight, concentrated serum designed to deeply penetrate skin to decrease the appearance of the signs of aging
  • Rejuvenating Plant-Based Retinol Alternative Eye Balm – a fragrance-free balm that lifts and firms skin around the eye area
  • Rejuvenating Plant-Based Retinol Cream (
    available
    in trial and full size) – decreases the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles while sealing the moisture barrier

The skincare range is gentle enough to use in the morning and at night without causing irritation. For optimal results use the complete Bakuchiol regiment. Available starting January 20th, 2021 on Andalou.com, the Age Defying Rejuvenation line will be available at Whole Foods Markets, Amazon, and natural retailers across the country starting in February.

ABOUT ANDALOU NATURALS

As pioneers in the natural beauty industry, Andalou Naturals leverages the power of Nature’s Intelligence, through revolutionary Plant Stem Cell Science. It enhances skin’s natural radiance, harnessing the power of plants to fortify and nourish the body’s essential building blocks while supercharging natural defense systems to create a luminous, energized appearance from head to toe. Andalou Naturals’ commitment to beauty through pure ingredients, innovative formulas, eco-friendly practices, and cruelty-free standards guides the brand’s formulation while its dedication to the empowerment of women lays a beautiful foundation for generations to come.

For more information about Andalou, visit www.andalou.com,
Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/andalounaturals/,
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/andalounaturals/, and
Twitter at https://twitter.com/andalounaturals.

ABOUT BWX

BWX is a global, natural beauty company with a portfolio of leading natural brands in Australia, USA, Canada, UK, China, and select other international markets. Founded and headquartered in Australia, BWX’s expertise is in innovation, product development, manufacturing and marketing natural products. BWX’s family of natural brands provides consumers with a natural choice for personal care without compromising on performance. BWX inspires the advancement of plant and mineral based science without causing unnecessary harm to the planet. It also says NO to testing its products on animals and believes in giving. The company is actively involved in giving back to causes relating to the environment, social responsibility and empowering women.

Contact: Andalou Naturals PR
Molly Antos
T: (847) 848-2090
[email protected]

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Book Today: Southwest Airlines’ Spring And Summer Schedules Take Off, Bringing Customers New Airports And Nonstop Routes Across The Map

Carrier announces initial schedule for both Houston George Bush Intercontinental and Jackson, Miss.; adds new routes with fares as low as $29 one-way!

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DALLAS, Dec. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) extended its bookable flight schedule through Aug. 16, 2021, giving Customers an ability to start booking summer vacations today. As Southwest® continues growing; it will welcome two new airports to its network, returning to both Jackson, Miss., and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Today’s publication includes initial flight schedules for service from Houston (Bush) beginning April 12, 2021. Additionally, the carrier will begin serving Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport in Jackson, Miss. on June 6, 2021.


HOUSTON (BUSH) SERVICE BEGINS APRIL 12, 2021

Nearly 50 years after its first flight, Southwest will return to the airport it first served in Houston, Texas, George Bush Intercontinental in April 2021. This additional service at the city’s north side airport will complement Southwest’s longtime Houston operation at William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).

Starting April 12, 2021, Southwest Customers will be able to fly between Houston (Bush) and five destinations nonstop: Chicago (Midway), Dallas (Love Field), Denver, Nashville, and New Orleans.  These new flights are available for purchase now at Southwest.com: 

Fly daily between


Houston (Bush) and:

Initial service nonstop each day up to:

One-way fare as low as:


Chicago (Midway)

2 flights each way

$79


Dallas (Love Field)

6 flights each way

$29


Denver

3 flights each way

$79


Nashville 

3 flights each way

$69


New Orleans

4 flights each way

$29

The number of seats, days, and markets for these fares are limited. See a full list of fares, fare rules, and terms and conditions below and at


Southwest.com


.

Southwest first served Houston through George Bush Intercontinental, a point in the iconic “Texas Triangle” of original airports linked together on its first day of its operation, June 18, 1971. Southwest served Intercontinental until 1972 and again between 1980 and 2005.

Since landing in Houston, the airline has grown to become one of the largest employers in the city, employing nearly 4,000 People. Additionally, the carrier has also grown to become Hobby Airport’s largest airline, offering up to 161 flights a day to nearly 70 destinations across the United States, Caribbean, and Latin America.



JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI SERVICE BEGINS JUNE 6, 2021

Also returning to the Southwest map in 2021 is Jackson, Miss., with service beginning June 6, 2021. Southwest will serve Mississippi for Customers across the country through three nonstop routes to and from Jackson: Atlanta, Baltimore/Washington, and Houston (Hobby). This service is also available for purchase now at Southwest.com: 

Fly daily between


Jackson and:

Initial service nonstop each day up to:

One-way fare as low as:


Atlanta

3 flights each way


$49


Baltimore/Washington

1 flight each way


$79


Houston (Hobby)

3 flight each way


$49

The number of seats, days, and markets for these fares are limited. See a full list of fares, fare rules, and terms and conditions below and at


Southwest.com


.

Southwest previously served Jackson from 1997 to 2014.



LONG BEACH GROWS WITH NEW ROUTES

Southwest will invest more service in Long Beach, Calif., bringing more destinations from the carrier’s fifth airport served in the L.A. Basin and giving travelers across the carrier’s expansive network easier and quicker access to Long Beach. Today, the carrier announced new daily service nonstop between Long Beach and five airports beginning March 11, 2021: Dallas (Love Field), Houston (Hobby), Chicago (Midway), Reno, and St. Louis. These new flights are available for purchase now at Southwest.com:

Fly daily between


Long Beach and:

Initial service nonstop each day up to:

One-way fare as low as:


Houston (Hobby)

 

1 flight each way

(March 11-April 11)

Then, 2 flights each way

 

$69


Chicago (Midway)

 

1 flight each way

(March 11-April 11)

Then, 2 flights each way

 

$69


St. Louis

 

1 flight each way

$89


Reno*

1 flight each way

$39


Dallas (Love Field)

1 flight each way

$69

*Previously scheduled to operate during December 2020-peak travel period.

The number of seats, days, and markets for these fares are limited. See a full list of fares, fare rules, and terms and conditions below and at


Southwest.com


.

Also on March 11, 2021, Southwest will begin previously announced daily service nonstop between Long Beach and Honolulu.



FLORIDA’S NEW FLIGHTS




Miami


Spring also will bring new ways to reach South Florida with additional nonstop service to Miami. Effective March 11, 2021, Southwest will offer twice daily nonstop service between Miami and Nashvillefor as low as $79 one-way** and twice daily service between Miami and Denverfor as low as $89 one-way**.

**The number of seats, days, and markets for these fares are limited. See a full list of fares, fare rules, and terms and conditions below and at


Southwest.com


.



Sarasota/Bradenton

March will bring more nonstop routes allowing Customers to reach Sarasota, Florida. Effective March 13, 2021, Southwest will offer weekly service on Saturdays between:


Sarasota/Bradenton and Columbus, Ohio,
Sarasota/Bradenton and Indianapolis, &
Sarasota/Bradenton and Pittsburgh


NEW FLIGHTS TO INTERNATIONAL SITES

In April 2021, Southwest will add a third destination in Mexico nonstop from the carrier’s newest international gateway, Phoenix. Effective April 12, 2021, the carrier will offer once daily nonstop service between Phoenix and Cancun, joining Southwest’s existing service from Phoenix to both Cabo San Lucas and Puerto Vallarta.


Returning International Service

Southwest will resume daily nonstop service on March 11, 2021, between Houston (Hobby) and Cozumel, Mexico, and between both Houston (Hobby) and Chicago (Midway) and MontegoBay, Jamaica, and weekly service on Saturdays between both Columbus, Ohio and SanAntonio and Cancun.  


MOUNTAIN ESCAPES FOR WINTER AND SPRING

Customers looking to take advantage of a winter getaway will soon be able to visit two new seasonal winter destinations in Colorado. Beginning Dec. 19, 2020 and continuing through April 5, 2021, Southwest will offer up to three daily round trip flights between Denverand Steamboat Springs (Hayden), and between Denverand Montrose (Telluride). Additionally, the carrier will offer one round trip on Saturdays and Sundays between Dallas (Love Field) and both Montrose (Telluride) and Steamboat Springs (Hayden).

These flights, as well as the carrier’s full schedule through August 16, 2021, are available for purchase at Southwest.com.


SOUTHWEST AIRLINES SALE FARE RULES

Purchase Dec. 10 through Dec. 16, 2020, 11:59 p.m. Central Time. Miami, FL and Long Beach, CA, travel valid March 11, 2021, through June 6, 2021. Houston-Intercontinental (IAH) travel valid April 12, 2021, through June 6, 2021. Jackson, MS (JAN) travel valid June 6, 2021, through Aug. 16, 2021. Except as otherwise specified, continental U.S. travel is not valid on Fridays and Sundays. Travel to Miami valid only on Sundays through Wednesdays. Travel from Miami valid only on Tuesdays through Fridays. Fares valid on nonstop service where indicated; if not indicated, fares are valid on single connecting service. Displayed prices include all U.S. and international government taxes and fees. Points bookings do not include taxes, fees, and other government/airport charges of at least $5.60 per one-way flight. Fares not available to/from continental U.S. to/from Hawaii. Seats and days are limited. Fares may vary by destination, flight, and day of week and won’t be available on some flights that operate during very busy travel times and holiday periods. Travel is available for one-way Wanna Get Away® fares. Fares may be combined with other Southwest Airlines® combinable fares. If combining with other fares, the most restrictive fare’s rules apply. Sale fares may be available on other days of week, but that’s not guaranteed. Fares are nonrefundable but may be applied toward future travel on Southwest, as long as reservations are canceled at least ten minutes prior to the scheduled departure. Failure to cancel prior to departure will result in forfeiture of remaining funds on the reservation. Any change in itinerary may result in an increase in fare. Standby travel may require an upgrade to the Anytime fare depending on Rapid Rewards® tier status. Fares are subject to change until ticketed. Offer applies only to published, scheduled service.


ABOUT SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO.

In its 50th year of service, Dallas-based Southwest Airlines Co. continues to differentiate itself from other air carriers with exemplary Customer Service delivered by nearly 58,000 Employees to a Customer base that topped 130 million Passengers in 2019. Southwest became the nation’s largest domestic air carrier in 2003 and maintains that ranking based on the U.S. Department of Transportation’s most recent reporting of domestic originating Passengers boarded. In peak travel seasons during 2019, Southwest operated more than 4,000 weekday departures among a network of 101 destinations in the United States and 10 additional countries. In early 2020, the carrier added service to Hilo, Hawaii, and Cozumel, Mexico. Southwest began service to Palm Springs, Calif. and Miami on Nov. 15, and will begin service to two new seasonal destinations in Colorado, Steamboat Springs and Montrose (Telluride and Crested Butte) on Dec. 19, 2020. On Feb. 14, 2021, Southwest will begin service to Chicago (O’Hare) and Sarasota/Bradenton. Service from both Savanah, Georgia and Colorado Springs will begin on March 11, 2021.

The carrier issued its Southwest® Promise in May 2020 to highlight new and round-the-clock efforts to support its Customers and Employees wellbeing and comfort. Among the changes are enhanced cleaning efforts at airports and onboard aircraft, and face covering requirements for Customers and Employees. Additional details about the Southwest Promise are available at Southwest.com/Promise.

Southwest coined Transfarency® to describe its purposed philosophy of treating Customers honestly and fairly, and low fares actually staying low. Southwest is the only major U.S. airline to offer bags fly free® to everyone (first and second checked pieces of luggage, size and weight limits apply, some carriers offer free checked bags on select routes or in qualified circumstances). Southwest does not charge change fees, though fare differences might apply.

Southwest is one of the most honored airlines in the world, known for a triple bottom line approach that contributes to the carrier’s performance and productivity, the importance of its People and the communities they serve, and an overall commitment to efficiency and the planet. Learn more about how the carrier gives back to communities across the world by visiting Southwest.com/citizenship.

Book Southwest Airlines’ low fares online at Southwest.com or by phone at 800-I-FLY-SWA.

 

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IIROC Trading Resumption – WHG

Canada NewsWire

VANCOUVER, BC, Dec. 10, 2020 /CNW/ – Trading resumes in:

Company: Whitehorse Gold Corp.

TSX-Venture Symbol: WHG

All Issues: Yes

Resumption (ET): 11:15 AM

IIROC can make a decision to impose a temporary suspension (halt) of trading in a security of a publicly-listed company. Trading halts are implemented to ensure a fair and orderly market. IIROC is the national self-regulatory organization which oversees all investment dealers and trading activity on debt and equity marketplaces in Canada.

SOURCE Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) – Halts/Resumptions

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Accord Financial Adds to Leadership Team Strengthening Commitment to Simplify Access to Capital

Barrett Carlson and Eric Starr Promoted to Executive Leadership Positions

PR Newswire

TORONTO and NEW YORK and CHICAGO, Dec. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — As the organization continues to build and grow its advanced technological platforms meeting client needs with innovative solutions, Accord Financial Corp., one of the U.S. and Canada’s leading independent finance companies (“Accord”) (TSX: ACD) announced two new members of the executive leadership. Barrett Carlson, Senior Vice President, Corporate Development, will oversee all aspects of the company’s growth, development and marketing. Eric Starr, Senior Vice President, Program Operations and Risk, is spearheading Accord’s strategic and digital transformation.

“Barrett and Eric have strong leadership skills and experiences that will help us continue to strengthen our partnerships, processes, and solutions,” stated Simon Hitzig, President, Accord Financial. “As we look to architect and manage innovative new ideas for our fast-growing customer base, their extensive knowledge and collaborative natures will help support our desire to constantly adapt and evolve.”

Barrett Carlson’s responsibilities include both corporate development and brand management. His entrepreneurial background gives him a strong understanding of many of the issues facing Accord’s clients. Prior to joining the Accord family as a partner in CapX Partners, Barrett was a founding or managing partner at Capital Concepts Holdings, LLC and Waterstone Consulting, a high growth management consulting and technology services firm. He is a graduate of the University of Illinois.

Eric Starr is an ardent problem-solver who combines data and leading-edge technology with a human touch to transform complicated processes into easy solutions. He brings a spirit of innovation to Accord having been a founder or partner at quantitative hedge funds including Aventine Investment Management, Starr Capital Management and Forest Investment Management before joining CapX Partners, a member of the Accord family. He is a graduate of Brandeis University and holds an MBA from New York University.

With a new, streamlined organizational structure bringing all commercial lending businesses under the Accord Financial brand, Accord’s systems seamlessly integrate both clients and financial partners resulting in fast and flexible financing. Its new brand is focused on simplifying access to capital for both small businesses and medium sized enterprises across the U.S. and Canada and recently launched a new brand image and website offering simple navigation to solutions and people designed to help connect companies in need with the right funding at the right time.

About Accord Financial Corp.
Accord Financial is North America’s most dynamic commercial finance company providing fast, versatile financing solutions for companies in transition including factoring, inventory finance, equipment leasing, trade finance, and film/media finance. By leveraging our unique combination of financial strength, deep experience, and independent thinking, we craft winning financial solutions for both small businesses and medium-sized enterprises, simply delivered, so our clients can thrive. www.accordfinancial.com

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First Heavy Duty Fuel Cell Electric Trucks Set for Delivery to Pilot Program Customers at Ports of L.A. and Long Beach

– Toyota Logistics Services and Southern Counties Express Adding Heavy-Duty Trucks to Port Fleets

– Trucks Built Under the Zero and Near Zero Emission Freight Facilities (ZANZEFF) project sponsored by the California Climate Initiative

PR Newswire

PLANO, Texas, Dec. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The future of heavy-duty trucking will arrive at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach this month. The first two fuel cell electric heavy duty Class 8 trucks built under the Zero and Near Zero Emissions Freight Forwarding (ZANZEFF) project sponsored by the state of CA are preparing for delivery to demonstration fleet customers.

Toyota Logistics Services and Southern Counties Express each will receive a Kenworth T680 Class 8 truck powered by a Toyota fuel cell electric drivetrain. Both of these zero-emissions trucks will be used for drayage operations in the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.

“We have been involved with Toyota’s hydrogen truck project since the beginning and we are excited to see the latest models now being released for further testing,” said Gordon Reimer, president, Southern Counties Express. “We are proud to be associated with the Toyota research and development team, and look forward to the continued progress of this technology.”

An additional 8 trucks will be delivered in 2021 as part of the ZANZEFF program. Three of the eight trucks will go to United Parcel Service for its port operations while two of the eight trucks will go to Total Transportation Services, another prominent port operator. Toyota Logistics Services will also receive three additional trucks.

“After extensive testing with our proof-of-concept prototypes, we’re ready for the next step of putting more trucks into drayage operations,” said Andrew Lund, chief engineer, Toyota Research and Development. “Moving toward emissions-free trucks is more important than ever, and the ZANZEFF project has been instrumental in getting us closer to that goal.”

Development of the Kenworth T680 FCEV is part of a $41 million Zero and Near-Zero Emissions Freight Facilities (ZANZEFF) grant awarded by the California Air Resources Board (CARB), with the Port of Los Angeles as the prime applicant. CARB has awarded those funds to the Port of Los Angeles for the ZANZEFF project as part of California Climate Investments, a California initiative that puts billions of Cap-and-Trade dollars to work reducing greenhouse gas emissions, strengthening the economy and improving public health and the environment.

“The Port is currently engaged in 16 different zero-emission demonstration projects to support development of on-road trucks that we expect will help bring feasible zero-emission technology to the marketplace,” said Chris Cannon, chief sustainability officer for the Port of Los Angeles. “Conversion of the Port drayage fleet to zero-emission technology involves tremendous financial investment and will take the collaboration and commitment of many stakeholders – both public and private – to create a viable market for zero-emissions drayage technology. We are proud of our continuing partnership under this project to deploy these trucks as an important step in verifying the capabilities and role of hydrogen fuel cell technology in the path to zero emissions.”


TMNA R&D

Toyota Motor North America Research & Development (TMNA R&D) aims to redefine next-generation vehicles to more than simply a form of transportation.  Since 2003, Toyota has been awarded more patents than any other automaker, including autonomous vehicle patents (more than 1,400). Centered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Toyota TMNA R&D puts the brightest thinkers from across the globe together to focus on letting people live more safely and comfortably. Globally, Toyota spends approximately $1 million per hour on R&D to ensure that Toyota rapidly and continuously develops cutting-edge, high-quality, and appealing vehicles.


Southern Counties Express

Southern Counties Express has been servicing the Ports of LA & LB for over 30 years. As an early adapter of many Compliance and Green Initiatives we are committed to continuous improvement in air quality.


California Climate Investments

The Zero and Near-Zero Emissions Freight Forwarding (ZANZEFF) project is part of California Climate Investments, a statewide initiative that puts billions of Cap-and-Trade dollars to work reducing greenhouse gas emissions, strengthening the economy, and improving public health and the environment — particularly in disadvantaged communities.


Port of Los Angeles

The Port of Los Angeles is one of the world’s busiest seaports and leading gateway for international trade in the Western Hemisphere. It has ranked as the number one container port in the United States each year since 2000. The Port is a major economic driver at the local, regional, and national levels, and a key generator of jobs, commerce and tourism in Southern California. Located along 43 miles of waterfront, 25 miles south of downtown Los Angeles in San Pedro Bay, the Port encompasses 7,500 acres of land and water, and features both passenger and cargo terminals, including automobile, breakbulk, container, dry and liquid bulk, and warehouse facilities. The Port is strongly committed to developing innovative, sustainable operations that benefit the economy, environment, and quality of life for the communities it serves, focusing on supply chain efficiency, upgrading infrastructure, and transforming the LA Waterfront into a world-class visitor destination.

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Toyota Moves Closer to Production with Next Generation Fuel Cell Electric Technology for Zero-Emissions Heavy Duty Trucks

– Newest prototype showcases Toyota’s commitment to heavy duty fuel cell electric vehicles

– Next generation fuel cell electric system delivers increased efficiency and performance

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PLANO, Texas, Dec. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Toyota’s next generation fuel cell electric technology is now powering a new set of Class 8 heavy-duty trucks. Using the same fuel cell system as the all-new 2021 Mirai sedan that goes on sale this month, the engineers at Toyota Motor North America Research and Development have developed a set of production-intent prototype trucks that are being prepared to run drayage routes at the ports of L.A. and Long Beach to validate their performance, efficiency and drivability.

Designed to be flexible enough to meet the needs of a wide variety of OEM truck makers, the new fuel cell electric system in the latest prototypes has been adapted to a Kenworth T680 chassis. A more compact hydrogen storage cabinet behind the cab houses six hydrogen tanks with the same capacity as previous prototypes while a new, more powerful lithium-ion battery helps smooth out the power flow to the electric motors. In this configuration, the second generation fuel cell system delivers over 300 miles of range at a full load weight of 80,000 lbs., all while demonstrating exceptional drivability, quiet operation, and zero harmful emissions.

“This is an important step in the transition to emissions-free heavy-duty trucks,” said Andrew Lund, chief engineer, Toyota Motor North America Research and Development. “Our first prototype trucks proved that a fuel cell electric powertrain was capable of hauling heavy cargo on a daily basis. These new prototypes not only use production-intent hardware, they will also allow us to start looking beyond drayage into broader applications of this proven technology.”

Reducing airborne pollution at the Ports of L.A. and Long Beach is an important driver of this program. Toyota’s Environmental Challenge 2050 aims to almost completely eliminate CO2 emissions from our vehicles, operations and supply chain by 2050. Converting the drayage trucks that currently serve these ports to electric drivetrains would move us closer to that goal while improving the quality of life of operators, workers, and communities in and around the ports.  


TMNA R&D

Toyota Motor North America Research & Development (TMNA R&D) aims to redefine next-generation vehicles to more than simply a form of transportation.  Since 2003, Toyota has been awarded more patents than any other automaker, including autonomous vehicle patents (more than 1,400). Centered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Toyota TMNA R&D puts the brightest thinkers from across the globe together to focus on letting people live more safely and comfortably. Globally, Toyota spends approximately $1 million per hour on R&D to ensure that Toyota rapidly and continuously develops cutting-edge, high-quality, and appealing vehicles. 

 

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469-292-1165
[email protected]

Brian Lyons

469-292-3573
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ams Introduces the World’s Smallest Digital Camera Module

ams Introduces the World’s Smallest Digital Camera Module

News facts:

  • Tiny, light and compact digital image sensor makes the camera invisible in wearable devices like VR headsets
  • At 1mm2, the new surface-mount NanEyeC image sensor’s wafer-level integrated optics make it possible to integrate into any size-constrained application to add visualization
  • 100k pixel resolution and deep focal range provide the image quality and low power consumption needed for eye tracking in VR headsets and other consumer devices
  • Convenient digital output is easy to integrate in microcontroller- or applications processor-based systems

PREMSTAETTEN, Austria–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
ams (SIX: AMS), a leading worldwide supplier of high performance sensor solutions, today announces the pre-release of one of the industry’s smallest, lightest 100k pixel image sensor to provide a digital video output suitable for use in mobile or wearable consumer devices like virtual reality (VR) headsets. Enabling all types of visual sensing, it is GDPR compliant, connects flexibly to interfaces, and is affordable for single-use applications in consumer electronics.

The new NanEyeC image sensor is supplied as a lensed, chip-scale module which has a footprint of 1mm2 and weighs about 1g. Combining a wide-angle view with a good depth of focus, the NanEyeC offers the speed and picture quality needed for an emerging set of video applications where the camera must be virtually invisible to the end user, or be accommodated in a very small space. They include:

  • Eye tracking in VR or augmented reality (AR) headsets or frames
  • People detection and counting in building automation systems such as smart lighting and air conditioning
  • Object detection and avoidance in robotic equipment such as autonomous vacuum cleaners or the smallest of drones
  • Toys and model trains for an immersive experience
  • Capsule endoscopy or dental imaging tools

Dina Aguiar, Marketing Manager for the Micro Camera Module product line at ams, said:

“Due to the NanEye’s tiny dimensions and high image quality, the product family already has a loyal following among medical endoscopes manufacturers. Now the NanEyeC consumer version offers the same quality and performance in a compact SGA package suitable for mounting on the space-constrained PCB in wearable or mobile devices.”

The NanEyeC camera is a full-featured image sensor supplied as a 1mm x 1mm lensed surface-mount module. It provides digital image data at a maximum resolution of 320px x 320px, and when in Single Ended Interface Mode (SEIM) can achieve a maximum speed of 58 frames/s.

The sensor’s digital LVDS or SEIM interfaces make it simple to connect it to any host microcontroller or applications processor. The sensor also has an idle mode for reduced power consumption.

The NanEyeC image sensor is available for sampling, in addition an evaluation kit can be ordered.

For more technical information or to request samples, go to https://ams.com/NanEyeC.

Amy Flécher

ams AG

VP Marketing Communications

[email protected]

ams.com

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CoreLogic’s Property Data Now Available on Amazon Web Services Data Exchange

CoreLogic’s Property Data Now Available on Amazon Web Services Data Exchange

AWS customers can now simply and quickly access CoreLogic’s property data

IRVINE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
CoreLogic® (NYSE: CLGX), a leading global property data and analytics-driven solutions provider, today announced the availability of their data on AWS Data Exchange, a service from Amazon Web Services (AWS) that makes it easy to find, subscribe to and use third-party data in the cloud. As a part of CoreLogic’s commitment to offer a variety of choices in property data consumption, the addition of AWS Data Exchange allows customers to discover and use CoreLogic’s public record property insights data on AWS.

Customers can retrieve CoreLogic’s industry-leading property data that covers 99.9%+ of U.S. properties, spanning 50+ years of historical data. This allows access to CoreLogic public record property-related data that can be segmented based on the desired criteria — such as properties that changed ownership over the past two months.

“CoreLogic is making it possible for our clients to have options when it comes to how they access the breadth and depth of our property data in a frictionless environment,” said Brian Battaglia, executive, data & advisory solutions, CoreLogic. “Making our data available on AWS Data Exchange also allows us to leverage the scale of AWS by offering data to customers in their native environment.”

With this announcement, customers have even more access to CoreLogic’s enriched property data and able to integrate with other data sets in a simpler and more efficient way. CoreLogic is constantly evolving and creating more ways to transform all industries including real estate, mortgage, insurance, ReTech, PropTech, FinTech and retail through a variety of choices in data innovations and delivery.

About CoreLogic

CoreLogic (NYSE: CLGX), the leading provider of property insights and solutions, promotes a healthy housing market and thriving communities. Through its enhanced property data solutions, services and technologies, CoreLogic enables real estate professionals, financial institutions, insurance carriers, government agencies and other housing market participants to help millions of people find, buy and protect their homes. For more information, please visit www.corelogic.com.

CORELOGIC, the CoreLogic logo are trademarks of CoreLogic, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Valerie Sheets

949-838-5428

[email protected]

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INDUSTRY KEYWORDS: Data Management Technology Residential Building & Real Estate Software Construction & Property Internet

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