VANCOUVER, BC , Dec. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Seaspan Corporation (Seaspan), world leading independent containership lessor, has signed an agreement to equip its fleet with the OneWeb advanced low-earth orbit (LEO) satellite offering from KVH Industries. This marks the next step in Seaspan's drive to deliver shore-like internet connectivity at sea, supporting its digital transformation strategy and augmenting its fleet's existing LEO services. As an early adopter of LEO technologies, Seaspan is the first major owner/operator of containerships to partner with KVH for its OneWeb solution. Seaspan's OneWeb rollout will further strengthen the fleet's data connectivity infrastructure, enabling Seaspan to leverage advanced technologies and high bandwidth-demanding applications, including solutions such as cloud-based software as a service (SaaS) technology that were previously unsuitable for maritime use. "Our partnership with KVH for OneWeb services aligns with our strategy of providing a best-in-class communication experience across our fleet," said Garret Wong , Seaspan's Vice President of Information Technology. "This initiative brings us closer to realizing shore-like connectivity at sea while enhancing efficiency, safety, and seafarer welfare." Adrian Alb, Senior Manager of IT Operations at Seaspan, added "LEO satellite technologies have set a new benchmark for vessel communications, offering high-bandwidth, low latency, and reliability far beyond traditional marine satellite solutions. This collaboration with KVH aligns with our goal of enhancing provider diversity and minimizing geographical blackout zones, further bolstering the robustness of our satellite communications infrastructure." Chad Impey , Senior Vice President for Global Sales at KVH, commented, "We are proud to support Seaspan with the planned deployment of OneWeb service and hardware as part of our integrated KVH ONE multi-orbit, multi-channel network solution." With the integration of OneWeb LEO technology from KVH Industries, Seaspan continues to demonstrate its commitment to adopting cutting edge technologies enabling its fleet to meet the demands of modern maritime operations. About Seaspan Corporation Seaspan is the world's leading maritime asset-owner and operator focussed on long-term, fixed-rate leases to the world's most prominent shipping lines. As of September 30, 2024 , Seaspan's operating fleet consisted of 218 vessels, pro forma for undelivered newbuilds including PCTCs, with a total fleet capacity of approximately 2.3 million TEU on a fully delivered basis. For more information, visit seaspancorp.com . About KVH Industries, Inc. KVH Industries, Inc. is a global leader in maritime and mobile connectivity delivered via the KVH ONE® network. The company, founded in 1982, is based in Middletown, RI , with research, development, and manufacturing operations in Middletown, RI , and more than a dozen offices around the globe. KVH provides connectivity solutions for commercial maritime, leisure marine, military/government, and land mobile applications on vessels and vehicles, including the TracNetTM, TracPhone®, and TracVision product lines, the KVH ONE OpenNet Program for non-KVH antennas, AgilePlans® Connectivity as a Service (CaaS), and the KVH Link crew wellbeing content service. KVH Industries, Inc., has used, registered, or applied to register its trademarks in the USA and other countries around the world, including but not limited to the following marks: KVH, KVH ONE, TracVision, TracPhone, TracNet, and AgilePlans. Other trademarks are the property of their respective companies. View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/seaspan-corporation-signs-agreement-with-kvh-to-equip-fleet-with-oneweb-low-earth-orbit-solution-302326768.html SOURCE Seaspan CorporationClarke Reed, who helped Gerald Ford win the 1976 Republican nomination, has died at 96
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 18, 2024-- Berkshire Partners (“Berkshire”) is pleased to announce that Managing Director Ted Rainaud has been featured as one of GrowthCap ’s top 40 under 40 growth investors of 2024 . This annual list recognizes individuals who are shaping the future of growth equity and buyouts. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241218520353/en/ Ted Rainaud, Managing Director (Photo: Business Wire) During Ted’s tenure at Berkshire, he has co-led the firm’s investments in Food Chain ID , a provider of food safety and supply chain compliance technology and services; and Harvey Performance Company , a leading designer and manufacturer of specialized cutting tools for precision machining applications. Ted supported Berkshire’s investment in SRS Distribution, one of the nation’s leading distributors of roofing materials and building products. SRS was recently sold to The Home Depot for $18.25 billion, one of the largest private equity exits of 2024. Ted has also been involved with other Berkshire portfolio companies, including Advanced Drainage Systems and Consolidated Precision Products. “Since joining the firm as an associate, Ted has continuously proven himself and has developed his skills and capabilities becoming the investor he is today,” said Mike Ascione, Managing Director Berkshire Partners. “His leadership and collaborative spirit have significantly impacted multiple portfolio companies and our firm as a whole.” Ted joined Berkshire Partners in 2010 as an associate on the private equity team and then returned to the firm in 2014 as vice president after graduating from business school. He was promoted to Managing Director in 2023. Ted earned a B.A. in economics from the University of Pennsylvania and an M.B.A. from Stanford Graduate School of Business. The 11 th annual GrowthCap list recognized its most competitive pool of applicants yet, with honorees selected based upon evaluation of feedback from nominees’ colleagues, peers, portfolio company CEOs and others on their capabilities and performance over time. To view GrowthCap's “Top 40 Under 40 Growth Investors of 2024” list, click here . Award issued December 2024. No compensation was paid in connection with being considered for this award. However, a publishing fee was paid following selection for the award. About GrowthCap Founded in 2013, GrowthCap has provided private company CEOs with insight, exposure and access to the private capital markets. GrowthCap’s content is distributed to over 25,000 CEOs, senior executives, private equity investors, family offices and institutional limited partners. GrowthCap publishes and distributes content through its website, email newsletter, podcast, and social media. About Berkshire Partners Berkshire Partners is a 100% employee-owned, multi-sector specialist investor in private and public equity. The firm’s private equity team invests in well-positioned, growing companies across business services & industrials, consumer, healthcare, and technology & communications. Berkshire recently announced the close of its 11 th private equity fund – Fund XI – with approximately $7.8 billion in commitments. Since inception, Berkshire Partners has made more than 150 private equity investments and has a strong history of collaborating with management teams to grow the companies in which it invests. The firm's public equity group, Stockbridge, founded in 2007, manages a concentrated portfolio seeking attractive long-term investments. For additional information, visit www.berkshirepartners.com . View source version on businesswire.com : https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241218520353/en/ CONTACT: Greg Winter; gwinter@berkshirepartners.com ; 617-227-0050 KEYWORD: MASSACHUSETTS UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FINANCE SOURCE: Berkshire Partners Copyright Business Wire 2024. PUB: 12/18/2024 03:11 PM/DISC: 12/18/2024 03:10 PM http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241218520353/en
SANDY, Utah, Dec. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mountain America Credit Union announced its sponsorship of Thanksgiving Point’s newest attraction, the Mountain America Jurassic Jungle , a brand-new five-story indoor play space where prehistory meets adventure. This state-of-the-art playground features dozens of interactive elements designed to engage and excite visitors of all ages. A Media Snippet accompanying this announcement is available by clicking on this link. “We are proud to expand our support for Thanksgiving Point in bringing Jurassic Jungle to life,” said Sterling Nielsen, president and CEO at Mountain America. “This incredible play space will undoubtedly become a cherished destination for families across Utah and beyond.” Jurassic Jungle offers a unique blend of fun and learning with attractions such as a five-story volcano slide, interactive dinosaur animatronics, and a variety of jungle challenges. Families can track down a T. rex, escape a volcanic eruption, and wrangle a pack of raptors, all while earning points to exchange for exciting prizes. “Jurassic Jungle is the perfect place for families to explore and learn together,” said McKay Christensen, CEO of Thanksgiving Point. “We are excited to provide a space where children and adults alike can immerse themselves in a prehistoric world filled with adventure and discovery. We couldn’t have done this without the generous support of Mountain America Credit Union.” As the largest indoor prehistoric playground in Utah, Jurassic Jungle promises a fun-filled day for the entire family. Don't miss out on this exciting new attraction—get your tickets today! For more information about Mountain America Credit Union visit www.macu.com . For more information and to purchase tickets for Jurassic Jungle, visit Thanksgiving Point's website . About Mountain America Credit Union With more than 1 million members and $20 billion in assets, Mountain America Credit Union helps its members define and achieve their financial dreams. Mountain America provides consumers and businesses with a variety of convenient, flexible products and services, as well as sound, timely advice. Members enjoy access to secure, cutting-edge mobile banking technology, over 100 branches across multiple states, and more than 50,000 surcharge-free ATMs. Mountain America—guiding you forward. Learn more at macu.com About Thanksgiving Point Created in 1995 by Alan and Karen Ashton, Thanksgiving Point is where curious kids grow. Welcoming millions of annual visitors to learn, dine, play, and explore together, Thanksgiving Point's mission is focused on helping all Utah kids. At Thanksgiving Point's award-winning venues and events, kids of all backgrounds gain confidence and get curious about STEM concepts they can use throughout their lives. Thanksgiving Point is located at 3003 North Thanksgiving Way in Lehi, Utah. For more information, call 801.768.2300 or visit ThanksgivingPoint.org.There are plenty of exchange-traded funds ( ) for investors to choose from on the Australian share market. But which ones could be top picks for the year ahead? Let's take a look at three excellent funds for investors to consider buying for 2025 and beyond. They are follows: (ASX: AQLT) The first ASX ETF for investors to look at is the . It could be a great option if you want to invest in the highest quality shares that are available on the Australian share market (never a bad idea!). Betashares recently tipped the fund as a buy and a potential way to outperform the market. It notes that "quality companies are defined by their high return on invested equity, low levels of leverage and earning stability. Historically, companies with these attributes have outperformed broader benchmarks while displaying defensive properties." Among its largest holdings are banking giant ( ) and health imaging technology company ( ). (ASX: FSML) If you want to invest in then the could be the way to do it. Analysts at Morgans recently named this ASX ETF as one to buy. They note that "FSML provides investors with a simple, accessible, liquid and transparent means of gaining access to a higher performance, diversified small cap manager – a sector of the market we at Morgans are particularly bullish on." Among its holdings are small caps including ( ) and ( ). ( ) Finally, if you believe that cryptocurrencies are going to flourish again in 2025 and in the years that follow, then the could be a great way to gain exposure to the industry. This ASX ETF is designed to capture the full breadth of the crypto ecosystem by investing in pure-play crypto companies (such as cryptocurrency exchanges, crypto mining companies, and mining equipment firms), diversified companies with crypto-focused business lines, and companies whose balance sheets are held at least 75% in crypto assets. Among its ~50 holdings are ( ), ( ) and ( ). These companies and the others in the fund all stand to benefit greatly if the crypto industry continues to boom in 2025 under a Trump presidency.
COMMERCE, Texas (AP) — Scooter Williams Jr. had 19 points in East Texas A&M's 68-67 victory over Abilene Christian on Wednesday. Williams added six rebounds and three steals for the Lions (2-10). Khaliq Abdul-Mateen added 17 points while going 3 of 8 and 11 of 12 from the free-throw line while he also had five assists and three steals. The Lions snapped a seven-game slide. Quion Williams led the Wildcats (7-5) in scoring, finishing with 17 points and seven assists. Leonardo Bettiol added 16 points and seven rebounds for Abilene Christian. Hunter Jack Madden had 13 points. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar . For copyright information, check with the distributor of this item, Data Skrive.Generation Beta is about to enter the world. Babies born between 2025 and 2039 will be , according to a blog post from demographer and consultant , who has been credited used to group people by their birth years. The start of Gen Beta at the end of 2024, according to McCrindle's timeline, will also mark the end of Gen Alpha births, which he sees as taking place between 2010 and 2024. By 2035, McCrindle wrote, members of Gen Beta — who follow Gen Alpha, or "Gen Z," as well as Generation Y, also known as millennials — “will make up 16% of the global population” and many of them “will live to see the 22nd century.” Additionally, Gen Beta is expected to make up about 19% of the world’s workforce by that same year. “Generation Beta represents the dawn of a new era,” McCrindle wrote in his new blog post. “They will grow up in a world shaped by breakthroughs in technology, evolving social norms, and an increasing focus on sustainability and global citizenship.” Gen Beta will be the children of millennials and older members of Gen Z, according to McCrindle. They will also enter a world where physical and digital worlds “will be seamless” and “where AI and automation are fully embedded in everyday life,” McCrindle predicted. “Their formative years will be marked by a greater emphasis on personalisation — AI algorithms will tailor their learning, shopping, and social interactions in ways we can only begin to imagine today,” McCrindle wrote. But Gen Beta will also face “major societal challenges” in their lifetimes such as the continued effects of climate change, a shifting global population and “rapid” urbanization in more parts of the world. Related: Given that they'll likely have more eco-minded parents in millenials and Gen Z, Gen Beta will be “more globally minded, community-focused, and collaborative than ever before," McCrindle expects. “Their upbringing will emphasise the importance of innovation," he wrote, 'not just for convenience, but for solving the pressing challenges of their time.” Read the original article on
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 18, 2024-- In a move designed to support healthcare practices in maintaining their autonomy and ensuring financial sustainability, IKS Health, a provider of care enablement platforms, today announced a new partnership with Western Washington Medical Group, a prominent multi-specialty healthcare organization in Washington State. This collaboration aims to streamline revenue cycle related processes, enabling the medical group to focus more on patient care while reducing administrative burdens and improving operational efficiency. The announced partnership aims to improve revenue cycle operations at Western Washington Medical Group, and will subsequently improve patient access and elevate the overall patient experience. This collaboration underscores WWMG’s commitment to prioritizing optimal care delivery by leveraging IKS Health’s expertise in efficient and scalable multi-specialty medical group operations. Through this strategic partnership, WWMG aims to streamline processes, reduce administrative burdens, and ensure that its healthcare professionals can dedicate more time to patients. By integrating IKS Health’s advanced technologies and skilled professionals, WWMG is positioned to enhance care quality while delivering improvements to financial outcomes that will allow them to continue to invest in growing the organization. "Partnering with IKS will enable WWMG to significantly enhance our revenue cycle operations AND improve patient care and access. This strategic decision will help WWMG's providers focus on what we do best: delivering exceptional patient care.” said Dr. David Russian, CEO of Western Washington Medical Group. IKS Health’s solutions improve patient access through faster administrative processing, enhance efficiency with advanced tools that reduce errors and minimize claim denials, and alleviate administrative burdens by freeing resources for patient care. With round-the-clock support, IKS accelerates task completion and reimbursement to benefit both patients and providers. “We are excited to partner with Western Washington Medical Group,” said Sachin Gupta, CEO of IKS Health. “Our collaborative approach will enable WWMG to remain independent and continue to grow, while providing excellent patient care in a way that is scalable and financially sustainable.” This partnership reflects IKS Health’s dedication to empowering healthcare organizations with tailored solutions that prioritize patient outcomes and address today’s operational challenges. About Western Washington Medical Group Western Washington Medical Group (WWMG) is a team of over 100 providers in 20+ specialty areas serving patients and their families in the north Puget Sound region of Washington State. Their providers are owners of the company, and they live and work in the communities that they serve. For over 30 years, it's been WWMG’s mission to provide clinicians the freedom to practice medicine with compassion, in the best interest of their patients and community. Learn more at www.wwmedgroup.com About IKS Health IKS Health takes on the chores of healthcare—spanning administrative, clinical, and operational burdens—so that clinicians can focus on their core tasks of care delivery. Combining pragmatic technology and dedicated experts, IKS enables stronger, financially sustainable enterprises. IKS’s Care Enablement Platform delivers data-driven value and expertise across the care journey, and IKS is a partner for clinician enterprises looking to effectively scale, improve quality and achieve cost savings through forward-thinking solutions. Founded in 2006, IKS’s technology-enabled solutions and global workforce supports large health systems, medical groups and risk bearing entities across the United States. For more information, visit ikshealth.com . Inventurus Knowledge Solutions Limited is proposing, subject to receipt of requisite approvals, market conditions and other considerations, to make an initial public offer of its equity shares, and has filed a prospectus dated December 16, 2024, (“ Prospectus ”) with the Registrar of Companies, Maharashtra at Mumbai. The Prospectus is available on the website of SEBI at www.sebi.gov.in as well as on the websites of the Company at https://www.ikshealth.com , book running lead managers, ICICI Securities Limited, JM Financial Limited, J.P. Morgan India Private Limited, Jefferies India Private Limited and Nomura Financial Advisory and Securities (India) Private Limited, at https://www.icicisecurities.com , https://www.jmfl.com/ , www.jpmipl.com , www.jefferies.com and https://www.nomuraholdings.com/company/group/asia/nfaspl.html respectively, and the websites of the stock exchange(s) at www.nseindia.com and www.bseindia.com , respectively. Any potential investor should note that investment in equity shares involves a high degree of risk and for details relating to such risk, see “ Risk Factors ” of the Prospectus, when available. Potential investors should not rely on the DRHP for any investment decision. View source version on businesswire.com : https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241218349024/en/ CONTACT: Sarah Bennight SVP Marketing sarah.bennight@ikshealth.com KEYWORD: TEXAS NORTH AMERICA UNITED STATES ASIA PACIFIC INDIA CANADA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: SOFTWARE GENERAL HEALTH ACCOUNTING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FINTECH APPS/APPLICATIONS TECHNOLOGY HOSPITALS HEALTH TECHNOLOGY HEALTH INSURANCE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT HEALTH SOURCE: IKS Health Copyright Business Wire 2024. PUB: 12/18/2024 03:35 PM/DISC: 12/18/2024 03:33 PM http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241218349024/enGerman far-right AfD leader is Chinese-speaking lesbian economist
Optima names education innovator Adam Mangana as CEOCOMMERCE, Texas (AP) — Scooter Williams Jr. had 19 points in East Texas A&M's 68-67 victory over Abilene Christian on Wednesday. Williams added six rebounds and three steals for the Lions (2-10). Khaliq Abdul-Mateen added 17 points while going 3 of 8 and 11 of 12 from the free-throw line while he also had five assists and three steals. The Lions snapped a seven-game slide. Quion Williams led the Wildcats (7-5) in scoring, finishing with 17 points and seven assists. Leonardo Bettiol added 16 points and seven rebounds for Abilene Christian. Hunter Jack Madden had 13 points. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .Seaspan Corporation Signs Agreement with KVH to Equip Fleet with OneWeb Low Earth Orbit Solution
The Los Angeles Chargers activated running back J.K. Dobbins from injured reserve on Friday. Dobbins is formally listed as questionable but figures to be the team's top running threat for Saturday's road game against the New England Patriots. Teammate Gus Edwards (ankle) was ruled out Thursday. Dobbins has missed the past four games since sustaining a knee injury against the Baltimore Ravens on Nov. 25. He was a full practice participant Thursday before receiving the questionable label. The injury-prone Dobbins was enjoying a solid season prior to the knee ailment, with 766 yards and eight touchdowns on the ground and 28 receptions for 134 yards in 11 games. His career high for rushing yardage is 805 for the Ravens in 2020. Dobbins' return comes with the Chargers (9-6) just one win from clinching an AFC wild-card playoff spot. Los Angeles also elevated safeties Eddie Jackson and Kendall Williamson from the practice squad. --Field Level Media
Williams' 19 lead East Texas A&M over Abilene Christian 68-67None