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State Tipoffs Involving Massachusetts Newsletter for Saturday September 28, 2024 ( 12 items )  

Advancing Rail Safety: DNV Launches Guide to Implementing ERA Rail Safety and Risk Management Recommendations
BURLINGTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 27 (TNSres) -- DNV, a provider of classification, technical assurance, software and independent expert advisory services, issued the following news: Oslo, Norway 25 September 2024 - A new report from DNV details a practical methodology for integrating the European Union Agency for Railways (ERA) recent safety guidance and regulations into day-to-day rail operations. The report outlines the importance of workforce engagement, and the role digital tools play in im  more

Ameresco and Mountain Regional Water Celebrate Completion of Utah's First Floating Solar Project at Signal Hill
FRAMINGHAM, Massachusetts, Sept. 27 -- Ameresco, a cleantech integrator specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy, issued the following news release: * * * Innovative project to power Signal Hill Water Treatment Plant with renewable energy, offsetting 92% of the plant's grid energy consumption and reducing energy costs by 80% * * * FRAMINGHAM, MA & PARK CITY, UT- September 26, 2024 - Ameresco, Inc., (NYSE: AMRC), a leading cleantech integrator specializing in energy efficiency a  more

Asia/Pacific* AI Investments to Reach $110 Billion by 2028, IDC Reports
NEEDHAM, Massachusetts, Sept. 24 -- International Data Corp., a provider of market intelligence and advisory services, issued the following news release: * * * AI & GenAI Adoption Surge with 24% CAGR, Establishing the Region as a Global Leader in AI Technology * * * SINGAPORE, 23 September 2024 - The Asia/Pacific region (including China & Japan) is experiencing a remarkable acceleration in adopting AI and Generative AI technologies, including software, services, and hardware designed for AI-  more

Connecting Digital Twins - DT Hub and DNV Collaborate to Drive Energy Industry Innovation
BURLINGTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 28 -- DNV, a provider of classification, technical assurance, software and independent expert advisory services, issued the following news: * * * The DT Hub and DNV are working together to connect digital twins across the energy sector for the benefit of industry and society. * * * The Digital Twin (DT) Hub and DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, have joined forces to connect digital twins across the energy sector, aiming to revolutioni  more

DNV Completes First-Ever Verification of Stage 3 Floating LiDAR Unit in Latin America
BURLINGTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 27 -- DNV, a provider of classification, technical assurance, software and independent expert advisory services, issued the following news: * * * DNV verified the first floating LiDAR system for offshore wind measurements in Brazil * * * DNV has successfully completed the first-ever verification of a stage 3 floating LiDAR (Light Detection And Ranging) unit in Latin America assessing the deployment and performance of Fugro's advanced equipment. Over a period  more

DNV Opens First Swiss Office in Geneva
BURLINGTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 27 -- DNV, a provider of classification, technical assurance, software and independent expert advisory services, issued the following news: DNV, the world's leading classification society, has opened its first office in Switzerland, strengthening its presence in this key maritime hub and expanding services to local customers. The new office will provide direct support to cargo owners, charterers, shipowners and managers, and other key players in the maritime in  more

Flagship Pioneering Unveils Mirai Bio to Provide Fully Integrated End-to-End Genetic Medicine Development Capabilities for the Biotech Industry
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Sept. 27 -- Flagship Pioneering, a bioplatform innovation company, issued the following news release on Sept. 26, 2024: * * * Mirai's machine intelligence-based, open platform unlocks delivery to any tissue and cell type through rapid, iterative learning of in vivo tested chemistries Co-optimization of cargo design and manufacturing ensure the best possible medicine and manufacturing strategy for each new program Company emerges with an initial commitment of $50 mil  more

GE Vernova Selected by the U.S. Department of Energy to Develop AI Assistant for Permitting and Trainings for Hydrogen Deployment
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Sept. 27 -- G.E. Vernova, an energy company, issued the following news release: * * * * Award supports three-year, $1 million project to develop an AI Assistant trained for safe hydrogen (H2) handling and permitting and trainings focused on the safety for hydrogen development * GE Vernova will lead a diverse project team named "H2Net", including Clemson University, and Roper Mountain Science Center * These US federal investments in hydrogen can contribute to a mor  more

GE Vernova's Nuclear Business Advances to Next Stage of Great British Nuclear's SMR Competition
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Sept. 27 -- G.E. Vernova, an energy company, issued the following news release: LONDON (September 26, 2024) -- GE Vernova's Nuclear business, GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GEH), has progressed to the next stage of Great British Nuclear's (GBN) Small Modular Reactor (SMR) competition. The SMR competition is part of the government's plan to revive nuclear power and for the UK to lead the global race to develop cutting-edge nuclear technologies. The shortlist has been narro  more

IDC Finds Global Gaming PC Market Recovered in Q2 2024, Fueled by Notebooks and Monitors
NEEDHAM, Massachusetts, Sept. 28 (TNSres) -- International Data Corp., a provider of market intelligence and advisory services, issued the following news release: At approximately 10.6 million units shipped, gaming PCs saw a modest year-over-year recovery of 2.4% in the second quarter of 2024 (2Q24). Despite economic uncertainty that continues to affect key markets like China, inventory replenishment and favorable comparisons against a rough 2023 led to the first positive quarter since the firs  more

IDC Forecasts Continued Growth for Wearables But Growth Will Be Uneven Across Product Categories
NEEDHAM, Massachusetts, Sept. 27 -- International Data Corp., a provider of market intelligence and advisory services, issued the following news release: Worldwide wearable device shipments are forecast to grow 6.1% year over year in 2024 to 537.9 million units according to new data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Wearable Device Tracker. An improving global economy combined with a refresh cycle in mature markets and continued adoption in emerging regions will   more

Va. Gov. Youngkin: Sirius Analysis to Establish U.S. Operations in Virginia Beach
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 28 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on Sept. 27, 2024: Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Sirius Analysis, a defense management software consulting company headquartered in Portsmouth, United Kingdom, will invest $305,000 to establish its U.S. operations in the City of Virginia Beach. The initiative will create 105 new jobs. Virginia successfully competed with Massachusetts for the project. "Sirius Analysis choosing Virg  more