Delivery and Support for Advanced eVTOL Systems to Enhance ADF Capabilities. Quantum-Systems Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of Quantum Systems, has been awarded two significant contracts under DEF129-SUAS, formerly known as Land 129 Phase 4B. The contracts, totaling AUD $90 million, were signed on April 24, 2024, in Brisbane, Queensland. They encompass the acquisition of Vector/Scorpion 2-in-1 fixed-wing electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) small uncrewed aerial systems (SUAS) and a comprehensive support contract for training, maintenance, engineering, supply, and logistics services.

Quantum-Systems Awarded AUD $90 Million Contracts by Australian Defence Force

Today, the telecom industry is growing rapidly. According to Statista, global telecommunications spending will reach 1.6 trillion dollars in 2024, representing a 4.3% increase from 2023. However, increased demand for telecom services also creates fiercer competition in the industry. To gain a competitive edge, telecoms strive to differentiate themselves through innovation and expanded service offerings.

Central Asia’s Telecom Revolution Embracing White-Label Payment Solutions

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Transend and Midland States Bank have partnered to help suppliers offer their commercial customers instant access to working capital at the point of commerce. The companies will offer these dynamic payment solutions by leveraging Transend’s B2B private-label working capital solution, they said in a Monday (July 15) press release.

Transend and Midland States Bank Partner on Working Capital Solution

Sydney, New South Wales - July 15, 2024 - Coulson Aviation is pleased to announce a new, $400 million dollar (AUD), 10-year contract with Australia’s New South Wales (NSW) Rural Fire Service (RFS). Awarded after an open and competitive bid process, Coulson will manage, operate, and maintain their entire fleet. The company has managed the majority of the NSW RFS aircraft fleet for the previous five years. This partnership strengthens local jobs and skills development, ensuring a robust response to the fire seasons.

Coulson Aviation Secures $400 Million, 10-Year Contract to Support Australia’s New South Wales Aerial Firefighting Capacity

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

We recently compiled a report on the Top 25 Manufacturing Countries in the World in 2024 and in this article, we will look at the top manufacturing country in the world in 2024. The manufacturing industry is a key proponent of growth for the global economy. Not only does it...

Top Manufacturing Country in the World in 2024

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

SAN FRANCISCO - Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL), a prominent daily Earth data and insights company, has secured a seven-figure pilot contract with an undisclosed international ministry of defense. The deal involves providing PlanetScope data and the AI-powered Theia solution from SynMax, a satellite analytics firm, for maritime domain awareness...

Planet Labs secures defense contract for maritime AI solution

J D Wetherspoon, the leading pub operator in the UK, and the UK’s most visited licensed brand, has partnered with Payit by NatWest to provide customers with a new way to pay for food and drinks via the Wetherspoon app, which will be available as of today. Powered by...

J D Wetherspoon Partners With Payit by Natwest to Deliver More Secure Payments for Consumers

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Morristown Minute

NEW JERSEY - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that Walmart has agreed to pay $1.64 million to settle allegations of unlawful unit pricing practices across its 64 New Jersey retail stores. The settlement, which includes a $1.61 million civil penalty, marks the largest ever obtained by the Division’s Office of Weights and Measures (OWM).

Walmart Pays $1.64M Settlement for Unlawful Pricing in NJ

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Have you ever heard the saying “No man is an island?” Human beings are social. But we have different levels of friendliness. Some people are approachable while others are introverts.

4 Zodiac Signs Who Can Be Your Friend

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Fulton, MO

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Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children. Since July 1, 2024, according to the NCMEC, 15 children have been reported missing in the U.S. Not included in that number are those who have been missing in Missouri since June 2024.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

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So, Ford's CEO Jim Farley dropped some pretty big news recently, and it might just shake up how we think about electric vehicles (EVs). Speaking at the Aspen Ideas Festival, Farley laid out what he sees as a necessary shift in the automotive industry—especially for those of us accustomed to big, powerful vehicles.

Ford CEO Jim Farley Warns of ‘Radical Change’ and Says EV Batteries Will ‘Never Be Affordable’

Latest Funding to Drive Next Phase of Innovation and Transformation of Sales Performance Management. Varicent, the industry leader in sales performance management (SPM) software, announced a strategic investment led by Warburg Pincus, a leading global growth investor, alongside existing investors Great Hill Partners and Spectrum Equity, with participation from company management. Building on this investment, Varicent will continue to rapidly advance its proprietary Revenue Performance Engine framework, accelerate delivery of AI-driven capabilities, and reinforce its position in key markets globally. It is expected the transaction will close in the third calendar quarter of 2024 subject to customary closing conditions.

Varicent Secures Strategic Investment from Warburg Pincus, Great Hill Partners and Spectrum Equity

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SEOUL, South Korea--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 16, 2024-- Kolmar Korea (KRX: 161890) is speeding up its global expansion by appointing experts in the global cosmetics industry to its North American subsidiary. With the plan to build its second U.S. plant early next year, the company has appointed a new head for its North American operations and a Global Chief Commercial Officer (GCCO). It has also set up a strategic framework that integrates production, sales, and R&D to better penetrate the local market. This plan includes creating an R&D team for North America and appointing a new manager. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240716576189/en/ Kolmar USA 2nd plant (Photo: Kolmar Korea)

Kolmar Korea Appoints Global Experts to Speed up Its Presence in North America

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The European Union’s (EU)  Artificial Intelligence Act is set to come into effect on August 1, and while it will help to protect the pillars of the EU, it will also increase compliance costs for foreign companies looking to do business with the bloc.Chinese companies in particular are expecting to have to spend more time and money to remain compliant with the AI act.AI innovation has been outstripping regulation since OpenAI released its handy AI tool ChatGPT in 2022, prompting many countries and trade blocs to rush to develop legislation to govern how and where AI can be used.
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Thunes, a global money movement innovator, has appointed Sigrid Hulsebosch as its Chief Financial Officer. Hulsebosch will oversee Thunes’ financial strategies and lead the global finance function, including planning, treasury, tax, reporting, and investor relations. Based in London, Hulsebosch will report directly to Floris de Kort, Thunes’ CEO.

Thunes Appoints Sigrid Hulsebosch as Chief Financial Officer

SOMERSET, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 16, 2024-- Catalent, Inc. (NYSE: CTLT), the leader in enabling the development and supply of better treatments for patients worldwide, today announced it has completed expansion of its clinical supply facility in Schorndorf, Germany. The Schorndorf site, Catalent’s flagship European facility, provides comprehensive clinical supply services, including packaging, storage and distribution. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240716141571/en/ Catalent Schorndorf Expansion (Photo: Business Wire)

Catalent Completes $25 Million Expansion of its Clinical Supply Facility in Schorndorf, Germany

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“Who sits there and thinks, with all the needs we have in America, of criminalizing the homeless?” wonders Pastor Robert Brown of Bristol’s Bible Evangelical Methodist Church after learning that the United States Supreme Court approved punishing those experiencing homelessness who have nowhere to sleep.

After SCOTUS OK’s Criminalization of Homelessness, Pennsylvania Democrats Plan Legislative Response to Protect Rights of the Unhoused

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HPS Opens an Office in Australia and Signs Major SaaS Contract With One of the Largest Banks in the Region

HPS (CSE: HPS), one of the leading global providers of software and payment solutions, is pleased to announce the establishment of its new entity in Sydney,...

HPS Opens an Office in Australia and Signs Major SaaS Contract With One of the Largest Banks in the Region

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