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H2O.ai
United States

AI is Only 30% Away From Matching Human-Level General Intelligence on GAIA Benchmark

Press Release – December 23, 2024 – MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. – H2O.ai, the leader in open-source Generative AI and the most accurate Predictive AI platforms, today announced that h2oGPTe Agent has secured the #1 position on the GAIA (General AI Assistants) benchmark leaderboard with an unprecedented score of 65% — outperforming Google’s Langfun Agent (49%), Microsoft Research (38%), and Hugging Face (33%) leading entries. This remarkable achievement … Continue reading AI is Only 30% Away From Matching Human-Level General Intelligence on GAIA Benchmark

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Palladyne AI
United States

Palladyne AI Achieves Key Milestone with First Small Drone Autonomous Tracking Flight

Palladyne Pilot AI Software Platform Enables Third-Party Drone to Identify, Prioritize, and Autonomously Track Terrestrial Targets Press Release – December 23, 2024 – SALT LAKE CITY – Palladyne AI Corp. (NASDAQ: PDYN and PDYNW) (“Palladyne AI”), a developer of artificial intelligence software for robotic and unmanned platforms in the industrial and defense sectors, today announced that its Palladyne™️ Pilot AI software platform has achieved a … Continue reading Palladyne AI Achieves Key Milestone with First Small Drone Autonomous Tracking Flight

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vermilion energy
Global

Vermilion Energy Inc. Announces Strategic Deep Basin Acquisition

Press Release – Mon, 23 Dec 2024 CALGARY, AB, Dec. 23, 2024 /CNW/ – Vermilion Energy Inc. (“Vermilion”, or the “Company”) (TSX: VET) (NYSE: VET) is pleased to announce it has entered into an arrangement agreement (the “Arrangement Agreement”) to acquire Westbrick Energy Ltd. (“Westbrick”), a privately held oil and gas company operating in the Deep Basin, for total consideration of $1.075 billion by way of a plan of arrangement … Continue reading Vermilion Energy Inc. Announces Strategic Deep Basin Acquisition

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UNDP
Europe

About 3,000 pupils learned about energy efficiency and renewable energy resources

Press Release – December 23, 2024 Around 3,000 pupils have gained insights into energy-saving measures and adopting an eco-friendly lifestyle. The interactive workshops were organized from August to December 2024 by Green City Lab Moldova, with support from Japan and UNDP Moldova. The trainings, conducted across different regions of Moldova, combined a theoretical focus on energy efficiency and renewable energy sources like biomass with practical … Continue reading About 3,000 pupils learned about energy efficiency and renewable energy resources

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Northland Power
Global

Christine Healy’s Start Date as President and CEO of Northland Power Updated to January 20, 2025

Press Release – Monday, December 23, 2024 TORONTO, Dec. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Northland Power Inc. (TSX: NPI) (“Northland” or the “Company”) announced today that Christine Healy will officially assume the role of President and Chief Executive Officer and be appointed as a director of the Company on January 20, 2025, following an update to the timelines previously shared at the time of her appointment. … Continue reading Christine Healy’s Start Date as President and CEO of Northland Power Updated to January 20, 2025

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Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
Global

Nissan and Honda sign MOU to consider business integration

Press Release – Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (“Nissan”) and Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (“Honda”) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to start discussions and considerations toward a business integration between the two companies through the establishment of a joint holding company. To further accelerate their efforts toward achieving a carbon-neutral society and a zero-traffic-fatality society, Nissan and Honda signed an MOU on March 15 … Continue reading Nissan and Honda sign MOU to consider business integration

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B2 Impact
Europe

B2 Impact ASA to acquire the Nordic assets of Zolva

Press Release – Fri 20 Dec 2024 – Oslo, 20 December 2024: B2 Impact ASA has entered into an agreement to acquire Zolva’s portfolios in Finland, Norway and Sweden. As part of the transaction, B2 Impact ASA will also acquire Zolva’s servicing platform in Norway, Zolva AS. Zolva AS is a licensed debt collection company, collecting on the acquired Norwegian portfolios and certain third party … Continue reading B2 Impact ASA to acquire the Nordic assets of Zolva

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Topcon Healthcare
United States

Jacques Gilbert Appointed Chief Strategy and Business Development Officer at Topcon Healthcare, Inc.

Press Release – December 19, 2024 – OAKLAND, N.J. – Topcon Healthcare, Inc., a leading provider of medical devices and digital healthcare solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jacques Gilbert as Chief Strategy and Business Development Officer. In this pivotal role, Jacques will lead the development and execution of Topcon Healthcare’s business strategy, focusing on the company’s groundbreaking Healthcare from the Eye™ initiative—a connected care ecosystem using oculomics, … Continue reading Jacques Gilbert Appointed Chief Strategy and Business Development Officer at Topcon Healthcare, Inc.

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Aramark
United States

Avendra International Acquires Spanish-Based Quantum

New Addition to the Supply -Chain Organization Expands Global Footprint and Increases Purchasing Power Press Release – December 19, 2024 – PHILADELPHIA – Aramark (NYSE: ARMK), a global leader in food and facilities management, announced today that Avendra International acquired the Quantum Cost Consultancy Group. The acquisition further enhances the company’s position as a leading global professional procurement and supply chain services provider, to a … Continue reading Avendra International Acquires Spanish-Based Quantum

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