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The House: Housing Minister gives committee the 'supply and demand' talkQatar tribune Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has been awarded the AI Innovation Award during the “AI Tour” exhibition, organised by Microsoft and sponsored by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, held yesterday in Doha. Minister of Communications and Information Technology Mohammed bin Ali Al Mannaipresented the award to Sheikh Faleh bin Ahmed Al Thani, Director of the Human Resources Department at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The event was attended by numerous officials, government representatives, experts, business leaders, innovators, and an elite group of Microsoft partners and clients. The Ministry of Commerce and Industry received this prestigious award in recognition of its outstanding efforts in leveraging modern technology and artificial intelligence within its operations. The award specifically acknowledges the Ministry’s “Unified Platform” project, which is powered by AI. This project is designed to enhance internal workflow efficiency and improve the customer experience by offering high-quality and user-friendly services. Copy 11/12/2024 10
Autodesk appoints Janesh Moorjani as chief financial officerTrump wants pardoned real estate developer Charles Kushner to become US ambassador to FranceNew Aquila DSP Delivers Cost, Power, and Scalability for 2 km to 20 km Connectivity, Extending Marvell Optical Interconnect Leadership SANTA CLARA, Calif. , Dec. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Marvell Technology, Inc . (NASDAQ: MRVL ), a leader in data infrastructure semiconductor solutions, today announced Marvell® Aquila , the industry's first coherent-lite DSP optimized for 1.6 Tbps coherent optical transceiver modules operating at O-band wavelengths. By combining advanced coherent modulation with scalable O-band optics, the Aquila DSP delivers a power and performance-optimized solution tailored for the emerging market for distributed campus data center interconnects spanning up to 20 km with high bandwidth and low latency. The industry is shifting from large-scale facilities to campus-based data centers due to power and space constraints. While PAM4 interconnects remain the standard for inside data center connections and coherent data center interconnect (DCI) interconnects address regional data center connectivity, both areas where Marvell is the industry leader, campus-based data centers require optimized interconnects spanning 2-20 km, driving the need for coherent-lite technology. Marvell, leveraging its unique expertise in both PAM4 and coherent DSPs, is leading this market transformation. Traditional coherent DSPs are optimized for C-band tunable optics, which lack the scalability needed for high-volume data center deployment. The new Aquila coherent-lite DSP introduces an innovative O-band coherent architecture that delivers cost efficiency, power savings, and scalability, enabling the next generation of campus-based data center connectivity. "Interconnect bandwidth, data center traffic, and data center capacity needs are all growing at accelerated rates because of AI, and operators are limited by the available power delivery in a single building," said Xi Wang , vice president of product marketing for Optical Connectivity at Marvell. "Aquila offers data center operators a new, groundbreaking avenue for optimizing their infrastructure for sustainability and developing campus facilities that can scale with their customers' demands for cloud and AI services." "The transition to distributed data centers is creating a growing demand for innovative solutions to address campus connectivity challenges," said Osa Mok , chief marketing officer at TeraHop Ltd. (previously known as InnoLight Technology). "Marvell's Aquila represents a significant step forward, bringing coherent technologies to this evolving market. By combining the advancements from Aquila with TeraHop's expertise in coherent modules and scalable optical solutions, we are establishing a new standard for performance and efficiency in campus networks." "Shipments of coherent-lite solutions are expected to grow from sample volumes this year to over 1 million units per year by 2029," said Vlad Kozlov , founder and CEO of LightCounting. "Coherent-lite technology like Aquila from Marvell expands the options available to hyperscalers, providing a more energy-efficient solution to an emerging and critical use case." Aquila is one of the latest members of the Marvell interconnect portfolio, optimized for specific use cases to help data centers maximize the utilization and performance of their infrastructure while reducing overall cost and power per bit. The extensive 1.6 Tbps portfolio also includes the Marvell LPO TIA and driver chipset; Ara , the industry's first 3nm PAM4 interconnect platform; Nova family of PAM4 DSPs featuring 200 Gbps electrical and optical interfaces; and Alaska® A PAM4 DSP for active electrical cables. Aquila Coherent-lite DSP Attributes Optimized for mid-distance performance: Aquila delivers an ideal, energy-optimized solution for up to 20 km data center interconnects, providing a balance of efficiency, cost and high performance for AI and cloud-based applications. Scalability to meet future bandwidth needs: Aquila is designed to enable 1.6 Tbps total bandwidth in pluggable module form factor with 400 Gbps/lane 16-QAM signaling, future-proofing data center infrastructure as AI-driven demands grow. Cost-effective coherent technology for up to 20 km connectivity links: By leveraging O-band wavelengths, Aquila reduces cost-per-link compared to traditional C-band solutions. Low power and high performance for sustainability: The Aquila simplified DSP architecture reduces power consumption and latency, creating a sustainable, high-performance solution for dense, large-scale environments while advancing the data center's goal towards carbon-net zero emissions. Availability The Marvell Aquila coherent-lite DSP is sampling to select customers. About Marvell To deliver the data infrastructure technology that connects the world, we're building solutions on the most powerful foundation: our partnerships with our customers. Trusted by the world's leading technology companies for over 25 years, we move, store, process and secure the world's data with semiconductor solutions designed for our customers' current needs and future ambitions. Through a process of deep collaboration and transparency, we're ultimately changing the way tomorrow's enterprise, cloud, automotive, and carrier architectures transform—for the better. Marvell and the M logo are trademarks of Marvell or its affiliates. Please visit www.marvell.com for a complete list of Marvell trademarks. Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others. This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, any statement that may predict, forecast, indicate or imply future events, results or achievements. Actual events, results or achievements may differ materially from those contemplated in this press release. Forward-looking statements are only predictions and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict, including those described in the "Risk Factors" section of our Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and other documents filed by us from time to time with the SEC. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and no person assumes any obligation to update or revise any such forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. For further information, contact: Kim Markle [email protected] SOURCE Marvell
ATLANTA , Dec. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cousins Properties Incorporated (the "Company") (NYSE: CUZ ) today announced that it has commenced an underwritten public offering of 9,500,000 shares of its common stock. The Company intends to use the net proceeds of the offering to fund a portion of the purchase price of an office property in Downtown Austin . If this acquisition is not consummated, the net proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes, including the acquisition and development of office properties, other opportunistic investments and the repayment of debt. J.P. Morgan will serve as the sole book-running manager for the offering. This offering will be made pursuant to a prospectus supplement to the Company's prospectus dated May 8, 2024 , filed as part of the Company's effective shelf registration statement relating to the shares. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the shares described herein or any other securities, nor shall there be any sale of these shares in any state or other jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of such state or other jurisdiction. The offering may be made only by means of a prospectus supplement and the related prospectus. Before you invest, you should read the prospectus supplement, the prospectus and other documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission for more complete information about the Company and this offering. You may get these documents for free by visiting EDGAR on the Securities and Exchange Commission website at www.sec.gov . Alternatively, a copy of the prospectus supplement and the prospectus relating to the shares can be obtained by contacting the underwriter as follows: J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, NY 11717 or by email at [email protected] and [email protected] . About Cousins Properties Cousins Properties is a fully integrated, self-administered and self-managed real estate investment trust (REIT). The Company, based in Atlanta, GA and acting through its operating partnership, Cousins Properties LP, primarily invests in Class A office buildings located in high-growth Sun Belt markets. Founded in 1958, Cousins creates shareholder value through its extensive expertise in the development, acquisition, leasing and management of high-quality real estate assets. The Company has a comprehensive strategy in place based on a simple platform, trophy assets and opportunistic investments. Forward-Looking Statements Certain matters discussed in this press release are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws and are subject to uncertainties and risk and actual results may differ materially from projections, including matters related to the commenced public offering and intended use of proceeds. Readers should carefully review the Company's financial statements and notes thereto, as well as the risk factors described in Part I, Item 1A of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 and in Part II, Item 1A of the Company's Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended June 30, 2024 and September 30, 2024 , and other documents the Company files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Such forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and speak as of the date of such statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of future events, new information or otherwise. Contact: Roni Imbeaux Vice President, Finance and Investor Relations Cousins Properties 404-407-1104 [email protected] SOURCE Cousins Properties
Taxi drivers who overcharge passengers, refuse short trips or don't use the pay meter are at risk of being chucked out of the industry. or signup to continue reading Dubbed the 'two strikes and you're out' laws, the NSW government will give the dodgy cabbies one chance to flout rules before banning them altogether if found guilty a second time. About 900 drivers have been hit with fines for those offences in the past two years, with more than 2500 passengers getting refunds for being overcharged. Other examples of bad taxi driver behaviours include trying to negotiate a fare that is not displayed on the meter, adding an extra surcharge or pinging passengers a maxi-taxi tariff if there are fewer than five people in the car. Drivers who have previously breached the rules will be told they are on their final warning before the crackdown starts on December 6. Transport Minister Jo Haylen said the rules would come in just in time for holiday period. "This is a really busy time for the taxi and rideshare industries ... Christmas parties are starting to kick off, people will be starting to come home through the airport, and then there are people rushing around for those last-minute gifts," she said. "We're sending a strong message to the minority of rogue drivers that if they continue overcharging, not using the meter or refusing fares they now risk being kicked out of the industry." DAILY Today's top stories curated by our news team. WEEKDAYS Grab a quick bite of today's latest news from around the region and the nation. WEEKLY The latest news, results & expert analysis. WEEKDAYS Catch up on the news of the day and unwind with great reading for your evening. WEEKLY Get the editor's insights: what's happening & why it matters. WEEKLY Love footy? We've got all the action covered. WEEKLY Every Saturday and Tuesday, explore destinations deals, tips & travel writing to transport you around the globe. WEEKLY Going out or staying in? 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Advertisement AdvertisementWALTHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 26, 2024-- Evolv Technology (NASDAQ: EVLV), a leading security technology company pioneering AI-based solutions designed to create safer experiences, today announced that it has resolved the United States Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) inquiry into certain aspects of the Company’s prior marketing claims. While Evolv disagrees with the FTC’s allegations, and has not admitted any wrongdoing, it has chosen to resolve the matter to focus on its core mission of protecting lives through innovation and maintaining the trust of its valued customers. “We worked collaboratively with the FTC to resolve this matter and are pleased that the FTC did not challenge the fundamental effectiveness of our technology and that the resolution does not include any monetary relief. We appreciated the opportunity to demonstrate for the FTC our Evolv Express® system and our customers’ diligence in researching, testing and ultimately deploying our solution in myriad environments,” said Mike Ellenbogen, Interim President and CEO of Evolv Technology. “Our top priority is the safety of people and the communities we serve. To be clear, this inquiry was about past marketing language and not our system’s ability to add value to security operations.” The Evolv Express has demonstrated that it works in real-life situations and has helped to detect and prevent dangerous weapons from entering schools and places where they are prohibited, supporting our customers in providing a safer environment for learning. Recent examples of situations in which the Evolv Express has enabled school users to detect illicit firearms are available here and here . “This resolution allows us to focus on a small segment of our school customers to ensure they remain satisfied with Express and allows us to move forward without distraction, continuing our important work to help protect our communities,” continued Ellenbogen. What Parents Should Know In resolving the inquiry, the FTC did not challenge the core efficacy of Evolv’s products, including the use of artificial intelligence in its technology. Instead, the focus of the inquiry was related to how the technology was described for a period of time in historical marketing materials. As part of the resolution, Evolv has agreed to offer a limited number of its K-12 education customers the option to cancel the remainder of their current contracts during a 60-day cancellation period. Evolv has consistently encouraged customers to independently test technologies and speak with other users of the technology about their experiences to ensure it will meet their specific needs. The Company has confidence that most customers are satisfied with their deployment of Evolv Express as they recognize the value that the systems bring to enhancing safety and security. A notice will be sent to this limited group of customers about their contract cancellation option. “We understand the concerns parents have about the safety of their children at school, and we want to reassure them that our technology works and continues to help protect students every day,” said Courtney Cunnane, Chief Marketing Officer for Evolv Technology. “We take our responsibility seriously and remain committed to providing transparent, accurate information about our products so that parents, educators, and administrators can make informed decisions.” Investing in Trust and Integrity In line with this commitment, Evolv will continue to refine the way it markets its technology, highlighting capabilities and limitations. These efforts build on the proactive steps the Company had already been taking to develop a new Brand Integrity Program centered on transparency and education. Evolv has also appointed a new Director of Advertising Law and Policy to support all go-to-market activities. Commitment to Customer Community Evolv’s customer relationships are driven by trust, demonstrated through the performance of the Company’s technology at scale. Approximately 45% of the Company’s sales in any given quarter come from existing customers that are expanding their deployments of Evolv Express. Beyond enhanced governance and compliance, the Company has made significant new investments to educate the communities it serves about how technology may be one part of a layered approach to reducing the potential for gun violence. “We remain deeply committed to our core safety mission and supporting our valued community of customers,” said Ellenbogen. “The trust and partnership of our customers remain our top priority as we work to democratize security for a safer world. We look forward to working collaboratively with our customers to ensure they identify the right technology solution for their security needs.” Financial Implications of FTC Resolution There are no financial penalties or other monetary relief associated with today’s announcement. As part of the resolution announced today: As noted above, the cancellation option will be provided only to a limited group of K-12 customers that comprise approximately 8% of the Company’s total customers. About Evolv Technology Evolv Technology (NASDAQ: EVLV) is designed to transform human security to make a safer, faster, and better experience for the world’s most iconic venues and companies as well as schools, hospitals, and public spaces, using industry leading artificial intelligence (AI)-powered screening and analytics. Its mission is to transform security to create a safer world to live, work, learn, and play. Evolv has digitally transformed the gateways in many places where people gather by enabling seamless integration combined with powerful analytics and insights. Evolv’s advanced systems have scanned more than two billion people since 2019. Evolv has been awarded the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) SAFETY Act Designation as a Qualified Anti-Terrorism Technology (QATT) as well as the Security Industry Association (SIA) New Products and Solutions (NPS) Award in the Law Enforcement/Public Safety/Guarding Systems category, as well as Sport Business Journal’s (SBJ) awards for “Best In Fan Experience Technology” and “Best In Sports Technology”. Evolv®, Evolv Express®, Evolv Insights®, Evolv Visual Gun DetectionTM, Evolv eXpediteTM, and Evolv EvaTM are registered trademarks or trademarks of Evolv Technologies, Inc. in the United States and other jurisdictions. For more information, visit evolv.com . 1 “Customer(s)” means school(s) or school district(s) in the K-12 range that purchased or otherwise contracted for the use of Evolv Express between the period April 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023. Excluded from this definition is any school or school district that: (1) participated in a pilot program of at least 30 days prior to such purchase or contract; (2) purchased 15 or more Evolv Express units; or (3) purchased or contracted for, and deployed, additional Evolv Express units more than 45 days after initially deploying Evolv Express at a school. 2 We define Annual Recurring Revenue, or ARR, as subscription revenue and the recurring service revenue related to purchase subscriptions for the final month of the quarter normalized to a one-year period. Our calculation of ARR is not adjusted for the impact of any known or projected future events (such as customer cancellations, upgrades or downgrades, or price increases or decreases) that may cause any such contract not to be renewed on its existing terms. In addition, the amount of actual revenue that we recognize over any 12-month period is likely to differ from ARR at the beginning of that period, sometimes significantly. This may occur due to new bookings, cancellations, upgrades, downgrades or other changes in pending renewals, as well as the effects of professional services revenue and acquisitions or divestitures. As a result, ARR should be viewed independently of, and not as a substitute for or forecast of, revenue and deferred revenue. Our calculation of ARR may differ from similarly titled metrics presented by other companies. 3 We define Remaining Performance Obligation, or RPO, as estimated revenues expected to be recognized in the future related to performance obligations that are unsatisfied or partially satisfied as of the end of the quarter. Forward-looking Statements Certain statements in this press release may constitute “forward-looking” statements and information, within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that relate to our current expectations and views of future events. In some cases, these forward-looking statements can be identified by words or phrases such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “aim,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “potential,” “continue,” “is/are likely to” or other similar expressions. 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LAS VEGAS (AP) — A team that previously boycotted at least one match against the San Jose State women's volleyball program will again be faced with the decision whether to play the school , this time in the Mountain West Conference semifinals with a shot at the NCAA Tournament on the line. Five schools forfeited matches in the regular season against San Jose State, which carried a No. 2 seed into the conference tournament in Las Vegas. Among those schools: No. 3 Utah State and No. 6 Boise State, who will face off Wednesday with the winner scheduled to play the Spartans in the semifinals on Friday. Wyoming, Nevada and Southern Utah — which is not a Mountain West member — also canceled regular-season matches, all without explicitly saying why they were forfeiting. Nevada players cited fairness in women’s sports as a reason to boycott their match, while political figures from Wyoming, Idaho, Utah and Nevada suggested the cancellations center around protecting women’s sports. In a lawsuit filed against the NCAA , plaintiffs cited unspecified reports asserting there was a transgender player on the San Jose State volleyball team, even naming her. While some media have reported those and other details, neither San Jose State nor the forfeiting teams have confirmed the school has a trans women’s volleyball player. The Associated Press is withholding the player’s name because she has not publicly commented on her gender identity and through school officials has declined an interview request. A judge on Monday rejected a request made by nine current conference players to block the San Jose State player from competing in the tournament on grounds that she is transgender. That ruling was upheld Tuesday by an appeals court. “The team looks forward to starting Mountain West Conference tournament competition on Friday,” San Jose State said in a statement issued after the appeals court decision. “The university maintains an unwavering commitment to the participation, safety and privacy of all students at San Jose State and ensuring they are able to compete in an inclusive, fair and respectful environment.” Boise State did not immediately respond to a request for comment Tuesday. “Utah State is reviewing the court’s order," Doug Hoffman, Aggies associate athletic director for communications, said in an email. "Right now, our women’s volleyball program is focused on the game this Wednesday, and we’ll be cheering them on.” San Jose State, which had a first-round bye, would be sent directly to the conference title game if Utah State or Boise State were to forfeit again. If the Spartans make the title game, it's likely the opponent would not forfeit. They would face top-seeded Colorado State, No. 4 Fresno State or No. 5 San Diego State — all teams that played the Spartans this season. The conference champion receives an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. AP college sports: https://apnews.com/hub/college-sportsAlec Baldwin was in Italy recently to do an intro for a special showing of his 1990 film, The Hunt for Red October . He took the opportunity to do what celebrities always do - share their ‘informed’ political opinions. Check it out. (WATCH) Alec Baldwin in Italy: After Trump's victory, "half the people in the country are very unhappy, it’s a very difficult time ... Americans are really uninformed about reality, what's really going on — w/ climate change, Ukraine, you name it ... Americans have an appetite for a... pic.twitter.com/YRy99owNq7 Baldwin, like most of his fellow Democrats, is upset about Kamala’s loss. He couldn’t even bring himself to say ‘Trump’ in his interview. Adult pretenders (aka actors) always think they’re more informed than the rest of us. "uninformed about reality" from a guy who makes his living by deception and lying. That’s a lot of words to say “we want to produce propaganda for the masses” pic.twitter.com/SDL1RuXVbf It should be noted he agreed to be the guest of honor at the Turin Film Festival ON THE CONDITION "Rust" not be mentioned at all. He's censoring his own appearances yet claims Americans are "uninformed about reality." I would venture to say that loads of Trump-voting Americans are much more informed than he thinks. Most of us don’t just live an echo chamber filled with pompus Elites that applaud themselves for reciting some words on a camera. Americans voted for Trump precisely because they were informed about the issues. It was information, not lack of it that made many cast their vote for him. Celebrities who jet all over the world lecturing average Americans about the dangers of Climate Change played a part. Ukraine is exactly WHY we voted for Trump Climate change is exactly WHY we voted for Trump Border security, the economy too. There is nothing more convincing than the media to prop up an actor, Alec Baldwin, as a Subject Matter Expert (SME).🤣🤣 I find it so amusing that anyone would think that he is the one to interview about the condition of the American people. Hollywood and reality are as far apart as anything can be. In what "climate friendly" way did he get to Italy? Baldwin is as informed about the climate as he is about firearm safety. You’ll recall Baldwin was charged with involuntary manslaughter in a shooting death on the set of his film Rust in 2021. The charges were dropped despite Baldwin holding the weapon and experts stating he discharged it. He's shot more people than Trump. "Americans are really uninformed about reality" This from the guy who tried to argue that the gun went off by itself. Shouldn't he be at his weekly gun safety class? pic.twitter.com/wp59WcxZRz Yes, celebrity opinions are garbage. Yet, ‘journalists’ and Democrats continue to seek their input and endorsements. Baldwin still faces roughly a dozen civil suits for the shooting.
