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Don't Forget About Holiday Poisoning PitfallsDecember 23, 2024 This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Editors have highlightedthe following attributes while ensuring the content's credibility: fact-checked peer-reviewed publication trusted source proofread by University of Michigan Bright, twisted light can be produced with technology similar to an Edison light bulb, researchers at the University of Michigan have shown. The finding adds nuance to fundamental physics while offering a new avenue for robotic vision systems and other applications for light that traces out a helix in space. "It's hard to generate enough brightness when producing twisted light with traditional ways like electron or photon luminescence," said Jun Lu, an adjunct research investigator in chemical engineering at U-M and first author of the study on the cover of this week's Science . "We gradually noticed that we actually have a very old way to generate these photons—not relying on photon and electron excitations, but like the bulb Edison developed." Every object with any heat to it, including yourself, is constantly sending out photons (particles of light) in a spectrum tied to its temperature. When the object is the same temperature as its surroundings, it is also absorbing an equivalent amount of photons—this is idealized as " blackbody radiation " because the color black absorbs all photon frequencies. While a tungsten lightbulb's filament is much warmer than its surroundings, the law defining blackbody radiation—Planck's law—offers a good approximation of the spectrum of photons it sends out. All together, the visible photons look like white light, but when you pass the light through a prism, you can see the rainbow of different photons within it. This radiation is also why you show up brightly in a thermal image, but even room-temperature objects are constantly emitting and receiving blackbody photons, making them dimly visible as well. Typically, the shape of the object emitting the radiation doesn't get much consideration—for most purposes (as so often in physics), the object can be imagined as a sphere. But while shape doesn't affect the spectrum of wavelengths of the different photons, it can affect a different property: their polarization. Usually, photons from a blackbody source are randomly polarized—their waves may oscillate along any axis. The new study revealed that if the emitter was twisted at the micro or nanoscale, with the length of each twist similar to the wavelength of the emitted light, the blackbody radiation would be twisted too. The strength of the twisting in the light, or its elliptical polarization, depended on two main factors: how close the wavelength of the photon was to the length of each twist and the electronic properties of the material—nanocarbon or metal, in this case. Twisted light is also called "chiral" because the clockwise and counterclockwise rotations are mirror images of one another. The study was undertaken to demonstrate the premise of a more applied project that the Michigan team would like to pursue: using chiral blackbody radiation to identify objects. They envision robots and self-driving cars that can see like mantis shrimp , differentiating among light waves with different directions of twirl and degrees of twistedness. "The advancements in physics of blackbody radiation by chiral nanostructures is central to this study. Such emitters are everywhere around us," said Nicholas Kotov, the Irving Langmuir Distinguished Professor of Chemical Sciences and Engineering, director of NSF Center of Complex Particles and Particle Systems (COMPASS) and corresponding author of the study. Discover the latest in science, tech, and space with over 100,000 subscribers who rely on Phys.org for daily insights. Sign up for our free newsletter and get updates on breakthroughs, innovations, and research that matter— daily or weekly . "These findings, for example, could be important for an autonomous vehicle to tell the difference between a deer and a human, which emit light with similar wavelengths but different helicity because deer fur has a different curl from our fabric." While brightness is the main advantage of this method for producing twisted light—up to 100 times brighter than other approaches—the light includes a broad spectrum of both wavelengths and twists. The team has ideas about how to address this, including exploring the possibility of building a laser that relies on twisted light -emitting structures. Kotov also wants to explore further into the infrared spectrum. The peak wavelength of blackbody radiation at room temperature is roughly 10,000 nanometers or 0.01 millimeters. "This is an area of the spectrum with a lot of noise, but it may be possible to enhance contrast through their elliptical polarization," Kotov said. Kotov is also the Joseph B. and Florence V. Cejka Professor of Engineering, a professor of macromolecular science and engineering and a member of U-M's Biointerfaces Institute. Lu is an incoming assistant professor of chemistry and physics at the National University of Singapore. The device was built in the COMPASS Lab located at the North Campus Research Complex of U-M and studied at the Michigan Center for Materials Characterization. More information: Jun Lu et al, Bright, circularly polarized black-body radiation from twisted nanocarbon filaments, Science (2024). DOI: 10.1126/science.adq4068 Journal information: Science Provided by University of Michigan
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Robert Kraft needs to take a long, hard look at his football teamMumbai: The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay has in discussion with companies participating in its upcoming placement season to avoid offering annual packages below ₹ 6 lakh. This comes after the institute recorded its lowest-ever offer of ₹ 4 lakh during the last placement cycle. Last year, 10 students got packages between ₹ 4 lakh and ₹ 6 lakh from seven companies. Phase 1 of the placement season, which begins on December 1, is set to witness a notable shift, with increasing participation from core sector companies and a dip in representation from IT firms. “Last year, we saw fewer IT firms due to a slowdown in bulk hiring, which followed the high demand during the Covid-19 recovery years in 2021 and 2022,” said an official from IIT Bombay, who requested anonymity as they aren’t authorised to speak with the media. To meet students’ evolving needs, IIT Bombay has curated a more targeted selection of recruiters based on student feedback and industry trends. This year, the institute plans to onboard new companies, including startups, and has invited several public sector undertakings (PSUs). Despite challenges in the IT sector, IIT Bombay’s placement office remains optimistic about international hiring. “We have Japanese clients participating and hope to see an increase in foreign offers. However, offers must align with local currency standards or be in USD,” said a student representative. Startups will also play a critical role, with IIT Bombay targeting those operational for at least three to four years. Additionally, some pre-placement offer (PPO) recipients will be allowed to participate in regular placements. Hybrid placement models, which combine in-person and online processes, will continue to cater to company preferences, ensuring flexibility and wider participation. The institute has also expanded its outreach to attract companies from niche sectors such as earth science and environmental science, aligning with growing student interests. “Students have asked for opportunities in these fields, and we’ve responded by inviting relevant companies to participate,” said the official quoted earlier. “We are focused on expanding our client base and ensuring students have access to quality offers across industries.” Over 2,400 students have registered for placements this year, up from 1,400 in 2015-16. Last year, IIT Bombay received 300 PPOs, of which 258 were accepted. “This year’s figures are expected to be similar,” the official added. The student representative emphasised that market demand drives recruitment trends. “Placements depend on the market situation, and while we offer strong student support, there has to be demand from employers. IT hiring remains uncertain this year,” they said.ASUNCION, Paraguay (AP) — Gaston Martirena and Adrian Martinez scored first-half goals as Argentina’s Racing won its first Copa Sudamericana championship by beating Brazil’s Cruzeiro 3-1 in the final on Saturday. Martirena opened the scoring in the 15th minute and Martinez added a goal five minutes later to give “La Academia” its first international title since 1988 when it won the Supercopa Sudamericana. “Maravilla” Martinez scored 10 goals in 13 matches and finished as the top scorer in the competition. Roger Martinez sealed the victory with a goal in the 90th. Kaio Jorge scored in the 52nd for Cruzeiro. ___ AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer The Associated Press
Pittsburgh’s much-discussed “purple parking spots” are here to stay. City Council gave final approval on Monday to continue the city’s smart loading zone program indefinitely. The program created special loading-zone parking spots intended for short-term pickups as well as loading and unloading, with a different pricing structure than regular parking spaces. A pilot of the program began in 2022, and there are currently 55 purple-marked spots around the city. Most are located at curbs where regular, unpaid loading zones previously existed. The spots use cameras from Los Angeles-based tech startup Automotus that automatically record drivers’ license plates and send bills or tickets in the mail. The program’s goal has been to incentivize parking turnover and create easy access to curb space for delivery drivers. Initially, the program was funded through grant money, some of which came from the federal Department of Energy. It will now be funded through an agreement between the city and the Pittsburgh Parking Authority, under which the program’s incoming revenue will fund its continued operation. What's been the progress so far? Rylan Seifert, curbside program manager with the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure, said the program has proved successful. “This has been a great pilot for us,” he said, adding that officials had been “taking to heart the feedback that we've gotten from the businesses, adjusting things as they go. “This is a program that we're really proud of, and now [it’s] kind of in a good policy place to make [it] be permanent,” he added. “We're excited to see how it continues to grow.” Drivers can park for 15 minutes for free in a purple spot. Any longer than that, and their vehicle must be registered online to pay fees for the additional time. If a driver’s vehicle isn’t registered, they may receive a $40 ticket, the same as for unpaid parking in a regular parking spot. Registered drivers are limited to parking one hour in the same spot — a timeframe reduced from the two-hour limit used during the pilot period. According to Seifert, between 75% and 85% of people parking in purple spaces stay for less than 15 minutes. An additional 10% of motorists park for over 15 minutes, and pay through the automated program. Approximately 10% are people who haven’t registered online and who receive a ticket. Tickets may also be issued if someone parks for longer than the maximum, or obstructs the road by “double parking” in the roadway near the spot. Seifert said the program has so far reduced double parking by 95% near the purple spots. Councilor Barb Warwick is no stranger to the sort of risky road behavior the program is intended to combat. Double parking, she said, can be particularly dangerous, as it clogs up traffic and presents a hassle for other people trying to get through. “People were parking using the loading zones as regular parking spots. And we don't necessarily have the capacity to enforce and ticket those cars all day, all the time,” she said. “So the result was that the businesses that needed those spots in order for large deliveries, or people just running in to pick up food, or delivery drivers coming to pick up orders did not have access to those spots." The reduction in double parking improves traffic safety too, she added. “Having big delivery trucks stop in the middle of Murray Avenue or Forbes Avenue or somewhere downtown so that they can do their deliveries is unsafe,” she said. “It also clogs up traffic. So these loading zones have been very successful in mitigating that.” Future of the program Not everyone has been a fan of the purple parking spots. While some businesses have asked for the spots, some other local businesses have complained that they make entering or loading at their building more difficult. Others have asked for better communication around the spots’ installation. Seifert says DOMI has met with business owners near the spots, and held community meetings about the program. The change to a 15-minute grace period starting earlier this year was a result of feedback from these interactions. Before a purple parking spot is installed, he said, the city talks with the business owners nearby, and will “take it to heart” if a business says it doesn’t want a spot there. “We've been listening to the feedback that we've been getting from the businesses and we’re happy to have those conversations as the program goes on,” he said. The city plans to examine potentially removing some of the spots based on “performance indicators,” Seifert said. The program may also add more spots as the city receives requests from businesses. More education also may be needed to make sure Pittsburghers know how the program works, Seifert said. “I think we need to get people used to the idea that if they are just dropping off some dry cleaning or if they’re just picking up some dinner, that's also a loading activity,” he said. “And if they're doing that quickly and they're in and out in 15 minutes, that's a proper use of that curb space. What we don't want to see is people using that as a free parking space and parking there for eight hours.” The program has also given the city a dry-run for its upcoming automated red light enforcement program, which will also use license plate reading technology and mail billing. “We were able to use this program to kind of test out working out ticket-by-mail, work through some of the technological kinks in those things, before we scale up,” Seifert said.
Bill Ackman, CEO of Pershing Square Capital Management, appeared Thursday morning on Squawk on the Street to talk about President-elect Donald Trump's high-profile visit to the New York Stock Exchange and his economic agenda, saying that the United States was set to usher in the most pro-growth, pro-business administration in his adult life. . @BillAckman on @CNBC : America is stepping into the most pro-growth, pro-business administration in my adult lifetime pic.twitter.com/8CTxs5Vly6 CARL QUINTANILLA: What do you make of today? BILL ACKMAN: It is a great day. The president is in great spirits and we are stepping into the most progrowth, pro-business, pro-American administration that I have seen in my adult lifetime, certainly. CARL QUINTANILLA: The President mentioned the word incentive. Upstairs, downstairs. How would you characterize corporate America's appetite for responding to those? BILL ACKMAN: We just had a nice little ceremony. The CEOs, a broad array of big American companies. I would say everyone is incredibly enthusiastic. Really about a new administration on efficiency, removing the impediments to growth and deregulation. A lot of the confidence that comes from that. DAVID FABER: I hear that as well, of course. The things that seem to concern some people are the unknown. Tariffs and deportation. Do you share that concern? What is your sense as to how that will go and the impact on inflation is obviously a key component. Potentially both are quite deep and severe. BILL ACKMAN: With respect to immigration, the President is very focused on the safety of the American people and having an open border and not vetting people coming not, not having criminals in the country, that’s a pro-economy move—to get rid of people causing harm. DAVID FABER: That’s 100,000 people, not 11 million, potentially. BILL ACKMAN: Unfortunately, I think it’s more than that. The overarching thing is President Trump will do nothing that interferes with the success of the country, the success of the economy . Other than national defense, that’s his number one issue. I think he’s being very thoughts about tariffs. It is a very powerful tool that can be used to level the playing field. He wants a level playing field. JIM CRAMER: What do we say to someone like Janet Yellen, the Secretary of Treasury, who says, we have to be very careful. Many things can go wrong with what he is talking about. I'm not hearing that from you, obviously. BILL ACKMAN : I would say I'm more optimistic about the economy and the country than I have been in a long time. JIM CRAMER: And you were very early on the bandwagon. Others were not. It seems to be a change of tune. BILL ACKMAN: I don’t know anyone opposed to the business plan of this next administration. And it is a bit of a self-fulfilling prophecy. At the backdrop is that you have a Fed lowering rates and inflation under control. You have the FTC, which will be more thoughtful about allowing transactions to happen. That is very bullish for markets. We talk about it all the time. We have the wealth effect. The biggest investment for most people today is the pension or the stock market-related portfolio. Housing prices going up. So, meaningful increases in asset values in a short period of time. That has a pro-economy effect. A lot of these are pro-secular in a positive way for the economy. I think it makes sense that he chose the spot to accept his Time Magazine cover. CARL QUINTANILLA: You can imagine one of the negative things to get written will be that this is optically about Wall Street and not Main Street . Although the president talked about that these are the companies that employ people and he wants people that want to go to work in the morning. BILL ACKMAN: I think most of the country understands that the more successful businesses are, the more the stock market goes up. And the more wages rise, the more job growth, and the more opportunity, and the more businesses that come to the country. It lifts all. I think the President got elected because of a large, wide base that includes low-income people in the country. That is what he feels a responsibility to. DAVID FABER: You are an investor. I'm curious, given your outlook broadly speaking, are there any sectors that you think will benefit in particular from the incoming administration? BILL ACKMAN: I think it is good for the economy. It is good for moderating inflation. It is good for the U.S. I had the chance to talk to Doug Burgum, the Secretary of the Interior. There are a lot of things we can do geopolitically . Being able to offer LNG to the Koreans, for example, something we haven’t been able to do. Very important for that small country that feels very vulnerable. These are things that we can do to improve relations and help us on trade. Howard Lutnick will be a strong advocate for promoting the United States and trade in a thoughtful way. CARL QUINTANILLA: The ECB cut 25 today. Lagarde said growth is slowing. Do you think Europe responds in a conciliatory way or is there a retaliatory way to their response? BILL ACKMAN: I think Europe is in a very vulnerable position. I think the economy generally, the United States, they need to have important, strong relationships with the United States. They have no choice. I think they will operate that way. I'm very bullish on America. I'm kind of bearish on Europe. And I think they need to make some fairly dramatic changes politically and otherwise. One of the more powerful charts, look at the market cap of companies, the number of companies above $500 billion or whatever here versus Europe.Zaidi clarifies Giants lineup controversy with Melvin after firing
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Tirelessly year after year, Marta has championed the women's game even when it felt like nobody else did. So when Marta lifted a long-awaited NWSL trophy this weekend, women's football united in the energy-emitting glow of the Brazilian GOAT. Marta has been named FIFA Women's Player of the Year six times and has won three Olympic silver medals. Her genuine love for the game and the freedom with which she plays have wowed and inspired people all over the world. The Brazilian is a special character and a generational talent, and here at Sporting News, with the dust settling on another breathless NWSL season, we are taking the chance to tip our cap to a legend and look back on some of Marta's most wholesome and awe-inspiring moments on and off the pitch. Marta's most heartwarming moments and career highlights NWSL Champions with Marta's mom watching on Marta grew up in an impoverished area of Brazil called Dois Riachos; she was one of four siblings born to a single mother. Now 38 years old, with eight years of playing in the US under her belt, it was only this weekend that Marta played a match on US soil with her mom in the crowd. Tereza travelled all the way to Kansas City from Brazil to watch her daughter play, and would prove to be the soccer legend's good luck charm. Marta finally had her hands on the much sought-after trophy with Orlando Pride . After full-time, Marta and her mother embraced, but the side-to-side shot perhaps illustrates the beauty of the moment best. Just look at what an #NWSL championship means to Marta and her mum, Tereza 🥹🇧🇷 On Tereza's first trip to the USA to watch her daughter play, she claims her first championship after eight years of trying. Football 💜 #NWSLChampionship pic.twitter.com/iEycuF8UT3 Marta and Khadija 'Bunny' Shaw share a moment Touted as Marta's final World Cup, the 2023 Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand took on added significance for Marta and her nation, Brazil. Led by legendary Swedish head coach Pia Sundhage, who had just guided Brazil to victory in the Copa America 2022, expectations were high. Brazil were drawn into what seemed a simple group, and after a comfortable win against Panama, Brazil lost to France, meaning that only victory against Jamaica would take Brazil through to the knockout rounds. Marta's Brazil huffed and puffed, but they were unable to break through a stubborn Jamaican defence, and the match finished 0-0. Brazil were stunningly knocked out at the group stage for the first time since Marta laced up her boots for her country. It was a crushing blow, and Marta was clearly devastated after the final whistle. While Marta exiting the World Cup was the big story, Jamaica had simultaneously become the first Caribbean team to make the Women's World Cup knockout stages after extensive disputes with the Jamaican FA over payment and funding, which at one point saw the team almost completely funded by Bob Marley's daughter Cedella Marley. After the game Marta approached Khadija 'Bunny' Shaw embracing her and congratulating the captain of the Reggae Girlz. When Shaw was asked what Marta had said to her responded "She just said that she's watched our journey ever since we qualified, and she credits us because every time we got knocked down, we still get up and keep pushing." Women's World Cup 2007 - Marta inspired Brazil dump USA out The 2007 World Cup was a seminal moment in women's football — more than anything, it represented the true arrival of one of the true greats onto the world stage. Marta had been featured at the World Cup four years earlier, where she had helped Brazil to the quarterfinals. But now she was a little more mature and was playing with a swagger, a street footballer-like magic that it seems only Brazilians have the ability to conjure up. Marta danced her way through to the semifinals with Brazil, where they would face the mighty USA. To this day, the match is a sore spot for fans of the USWNT who may still lament head coach Greg Ryan's unexpected decision to bench Hope Solo in favour of Briana Scurry --- the famous goalkeeper for the ninety-niners who was perhaps at that stage past her best. Marta put on a show in China that night; her goals helped Brazil to a 4-0 win and a place in the World Cup final. Although defeated by Germany in the final, Marta won the Golden Ball, the Golden Boot and the hearts of millions the world over. Humble Marta and her guitar Former England international Anita Asante recently penned a beautiful article for the BBC about her former roommate from her time playing for FC Rosengard, a certain Brazilian called Marta. Asante fondly remembers her time with Marta after joining her in Sweden in 2013, "Marta is such a humble person. She definitely has an aura --- but she would never make anyone else feel she was higher than them. She didn't act like a superstar." The former Lioness also remembers Marta's penchant for bringing her guitar wherever she went, often whimsically playing and singing a tune to herself in Portuguese. Marta's speech that inspired millions It is impossible to distil the essence of a legend into five moments. There are so many more that could have been included from Marta's UEFA Women's Champions League title for Umea IK to her player of the tournament performances at major tournament after major tournament. But part of her brilliance is her ability to inspire future generations without fail. After exiting the 2019 World Cup to hosts France, Marta gave a spine tingling call to arms for young women's footballers around the world. Staring into the camera Marta issued her rallying cry : "It's wanting more. It's training more. It's taking care of yourself more. It's being ready to play 90 plus 30 minutes. This is what I ask of the girls. The women's game depends on you to survive, so think about that. Value it more. Cry in the beginning so you can smile in the end." We have long known Marta as a champion, but Sunday confirmed her time in the NWSL would be complemented by more than one piece of silverware, so I will leave the final words that will warm the hearts of Marta fans everywhere, to the legend herself : “I’ve asked myself why I still play for Orlando after eight years, I’m the only player on this club since 2017. And I’ve had so many questions, but now I have the answer.”Replica enables Fortune 100 financial, business and healthcare institutions and Federal agencies such as the US Army and Defense Innovation Unit to securely engage in high risk cyber activities without compromising productivity. FALLS CHURCH, Va. , Nov. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Grey Market Labs (dba Replica Cyber ), a pioneering leader in cybersecurity solutions, proudly announces it has secured $8M in Series A funding led by Capri Ventures, with participation from Blu Ventures and AFG to accelerate adoption of its groundbreaking platform - Replica. This strategic investment will enable the company to advance its mission of delivering Secure Environments-as-a-Service, bringing unparalleled privacy and security in an increasingly vulnerable digital landscape. With this round, Andy Brown , CEO of SandHill East , former CTO of UBS, and current board member of ZScaler and PureStorage, will be joining the Board of Directors as will Dennis Shaya , Partner at Capri Ventures. In addition, Don Duet , Former Head of Technology at Goldman Sachs, and Tim Estes , founder of Angel Kids AI and former CEO at Digital Reasoning, will be joining the advisory board, complementing an already strong team including: Christopher Caine (CEO – Mercator XXI), Gary Cubbage (fmr. EVP – Booz Allen Hamilton ), Nick Donofrio (fmr. EVP Innovation – IBM), Todd Helfrich (VP Federal – Censys). The Replica platform offers Secure Environments-as-a-Service, revolutionizing how organizations protect and enable high risk activities. This includes targeting Russian misinformation campaigns in Ukraine , safe testing of new tech with proprietary data, disrupting financial scams and fraud aimed at seniors, and identifying and mitigating insider threats within organizations, among other scenarios. By integrating patented technology, intelligence tradecraft, and Zero Trust architecture, Replica quickly creates realistic IT environments that encompass hardware, operating systems, applications, networks, and data layers. This innovative solution not only protects user and organizational privacy but also delivers the data, tools and workflows needed for users to be productive in their most sensitive work. Kristopher Schroeder , CEO of Grey Market Labs, emphasized the significance of this funding round: "Replica is the culmination of over 20 years of experience in embedded tradecraft, intelligence operations, and cutting edge software. Our engineering team, with extensive backgrounds in offensive and defensive cyber warfare, has developed a product that is comprehensive with the protection and efficiency needed for today's enterprises and their users." Schroeder goes on to say, "This funding will allow Grey Marketing Labs to accelerate our vision to deliver even more impactful solutions for our customers." Capri Ventures, the lead investor in this funding round, expressed their excitement about partnering with Replica. "We are thrilled to support Grey Market Labs in their mission to redefine cybersecurity with the Replica platform," said Dennis Shaya , Partner with Capri Ventures. "Their innovative approach and deep expertise position them as a frontrunner in the industry, especially financial services, and we believe this partnership will drive significant advancements in digital privacy and security." Available as both a SaaS product and a hosted service, Replica enables secure work even in a global ecosystem, while reducing burden on the IT organization. The platform's flexible architecture supports rapid deployments (noted as some of the fastest in Financial Services), continuous updates, and seamless integration with existing enterprise services, including single-sign-on, proxies, and data governance. Additionally, Replica offers rich audit and reporting functionalities to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and provide the critical observability needed for leadership. Replica has solved critical problems for major Banks, Health Systems, Global Consulting, and Governments with use cases like: Protected Research (deep/dark web, social, automated collects, OSINT), Isolating Acquired (M&A) tech and activities, Advanced Sandboxing for Malware/ Unknown Files , Complex Training Environments, Enabling Fraud /Cyber Investigations, Secure DevOps with Data Controls, Intellectual Property Sharing and Protection, and more. With this new round of funding, Replica is poised to expand its value to customers, enhance its offerings, and further solidify its position as a leader redefining how to protect and enable high-risk activities. For more information about Replica, please visit ReplicaCyber.com . About Grey Market Labs Founded as Grey Market Labs® (dba Replica Cyber ), a Certified B-Corp with the mission to protect life online. Our work protecting the United States from foreign intelligence evolved to the creation of ReplicaTM, the world's first Secure Environments-as-a-Service platform. This patented SaaS platform simplifies creation of comprehensive hybrid-computing systems, delivering privacy and security while giving control to business users and reducing the burden on IT by 99.73%. We have solved critical problems for major Banks, Health Systems, Global Consulting, and Governments with use cases like: Protected Research (deep/dark web, social, automated collects, OSINT), Isolating Acquired (M&A) tech and activities, Advanced Sandboxing for Malware/ Unknown Files , Complex Training Environments, Enabling Fraud /Cyber Investigations, Secure DevOps with Data Controls, and more. For anyone that has tried to build complex, secure systems and platforms - Replica replaces this expensive work with the automation of secure environments. About Capri Ventures Capri Ventures is an early stage venture capital firm focused on Enterprise Technology. The team is composed of former software executives and leaders from Fortune 500 enterprises, bringing significant resources early in a company's lifecycle to help drive commercialization and market adoption. About AFG Partners AFG Partners < https://www.afgvc.com/ > is an Asian-based VC fund investing in B2B fintech and enabling tech startups addressing the critical needs of financial institutions and corporates globally, particularly in Asia . A core part of the strategy is to invest and help companies in Europe and the US who are interested in expanding across Asia via our network of LPs and ecosystem partners. Previous investments of the principals include N26, Unit, Blockdaemon, Airbnb, Transferwise, Gocardless and Wefox amongst others. About Blu Ventures Blu Ventures, a venture capital firmed based in Washington, DC , provides strategic funding and expert guidance in Seed to Series A companies in cybersecurity, healthtech, and B2B software startups. Blu leverages the deep domain expertise of its partners—all former operators with extensive industry experience—to empower visionary entrepreneurs. Learn more at www.bluventureinvestors.com View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/grey-market-labs-announces-8m-series-a-funding-led-by-capri-ventures-to-accelerate-growth-of-its-replica-platform---first-of-its-kind-secure-environment-as-a-service-302313584.html SOURCE Grey Market Labs
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