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LAKELAND, Fla., Feb. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Metrc, the most trusted and experienced provider of cannabis regulatory technology systems in the U.S., announced a new contract with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, retaining its role as the state’s track-and-trace software provider. The company has worked alongside the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) since the adult-use market’s inception. Through a competitive procurement process, Metrc retained its government contract by demonstrating its capacity to meet the state’s regulatory needs to maintain secure cannabis supply chains and bolster public safety. “Massachusetts represents the most established adult-use market on the East Coast, and we…

HERNDON, Va., Feb. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SMX, a leader in next-generation mission support, digital transformation, and IT solutions, today announced the acquisition of cBEYONData. cBEYONData is a provider of implementation, design, and managed service capabilities, as well as a proprietary portfolio of budget management and financial analytics solutions that provide real-time data visibility and transparency to customers within the Department of Defense (DoD) and federal civilian agencies. Together, SMX and cBEYONData (collectively the “Company”) are well-positioned to support customers across the public sector, helping them achieve enhanced visibility, operational efficiency, and financial transparency, each key priorities of Congress…

NEW YORK, Feb. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BioAstra, a pioneering force in space medicine and biotechnology, is set to revolutionize human health with the launch of Twin Astra—a first-of-its-kind deep-space research initiative poised to transform space exploration and medical advancements on Earth. The program will be officially unveiled on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at The Explorers Club in New York City, bringing together top minds in space, science, and biotechnology. About Twin Astra Twin Astra is designed to unlock critical insights into human health through space-based research, driving breakthroughs that will impact both astronauts and Earth-based medicine. The program…

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Feb. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Locus Technologies, the sustainability and Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) compliance software leader, was honored by the Environmental Business Journal® (EBJ) with two prestigious 2024 Business Achievement Awards: the PROJECT MERIT AWARD for Locus’s successful implementation of a global waste management solution for one of the world’s largest energy leaders, and the TECHNOLOGY MERIT AWARD for Locus’s release of step-change software products for produced water management in the oil and gas industry, high Global Warming Potential (GWP) refrigerant management, and sustainable construction. Full details of these achievements and Locus’s recent worldwide…

His Excellency Eng Abdullah Alswaha, the Saudi Minister of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) His Excellency Eng Abdullah Alswaha, the Saudi Minister of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) World’s premier tech accelerator event smashes own record, revealing investment deals and infrastructure partnerships by domestic and international heavyweights World’s premier tech accelerator event smashes own record, revealing investment deals and infrastructure partnerships by domestic and international heavyweights LEAP 2025 Opens with Announcement of Record-breaking US$14.9 Billion Investment in Artificial Intelligence LEAP 2025 Opens with Announcement of Record-breaking US$14.9 Billion Investment in Artificial Intelligence More than 1,800 tech brands and 680 start-ups…

St. Louis, Feb. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ESCO Technologies Inc. (NYSE: ESE) (ESCO, or the Company) today reported its operating results for the first quarter ended December 31, 2024 (Q1 2025). Operating Highlights Q1 2025 Sales increased $28.7 million (13.2 percent) to $247.0 million compared to $218.3 million in Q1 2024.Q1 2025 Entered Orders were $275.0 million for a book-to-bill ratio of 1.11x, resulting in record backlog of $907 million.Q1 2025 GAAP EPS increased 54 percent to $0.91 per share compared to $0.59 per share in Q1 2024.Q1 2025 Adjusted EPS as defined in prior guidance increased 48 percent…

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Internet Safety Labs, a non-profit organization dedicated to independent software product safety testing, has been awarded a $500,000 grant from the Internet Society Foundation to further its critical work in enhancing the safety and privacy of children’s data. This funding will support the organization’s latest initiative, “Measuring Safety Risks in Kids’ Apps Part III: Privacy and Dark Patterns.” This is the third grant received by Internet Safety Labs (ISL) from the Internet Society (ISOC) Foundation. The new report will focus on advancing research and developing auditing techniques to uncover and address: “Dark”…

Toronto, ON., Feb. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Applied Systems® today announced the final quarter 2023 results of the Applied Commercial Index™, the Canadian insurance industry’s premium rate index. Overall, the magnitude of rate increases was down across all lines relative to average premium renewals in the same quarter last year with 5.02% in Q4 2024, down from 7.55% in Q4 2023. All lines of business saw decreases compared to the same quarter last year. Quarter over quarter, Q4 2024 results showed average renewal rate change decreased across all lines of the most commonly placed Commercial Lines categories, including Real…

MONTREAL, Feb. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Quantum Industry Canada (QIC) and Distriq, the Quantum Innovation Zone of Sherbrooke, today announced QUANTUM NOW / ICI QUANTIQUE, a landmark executive forum where decision-makers will gain the strategic intelligence needed to thrive in the quantum era. Taking place in Montreal, Quebec, Canada on June 18-19, 2025 during the United Nations International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, this gathering arrives as quantum technologies approach a transformation as profound as the digital revolution before it. “A new economic era is taking shape through quantum innovation,” said Lisa Lambert, CEO of QIC. “Forward-thinking organizations…

TORONTO, Feb. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Vielight Inc., a global leader in brain health technology and photobiomodulation (PBM), proudly announces the launch of the Neuro Pro 2, its most advanced transcranial PBM device yet. Engineered to meet the needs of neurofeedback practitioners, researchers, biohackers, meditators, and anti-aging professionals, the Neuro Pro 2 sets a new standard in non-invasive brain stimulation. “The Neuro Pro 2 represents a significant breakthrough in wearable transcranial brain stimulation,” said Dr. Lew Lim, CEO of Vielight. “We anticipate that this device could become a reference platform for advanced personalized therapy research and discovery in the…