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New PXG 0317 T Irons Round Out PXG’s Iron Offerings Geared to the Specific Needs of Elite Players

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“From the materials and processes we use to the extremely tight tolerances we maintain, these golf clubs are built the way they are designed and are consistent club-to-club so that elite players can experience total control and more than a touch of forgiveness,” PXG Founder and CEO Bob Parsons explained.

Over the years, PXG has worked extensively on the external geometry of golf clubs and researched the polymer materials used in the company’s proprietary injection molding process. Through that research, PXG has learned that the polymer materials used in the core can have a significant effect on performance. The polymer’s material properties influence how the outer clubface flexes and responds during impact, which in turn affects the initial launch conditions of the golf ball, including launch angle and spin rate making for an incredibly accurate club.    

This understanding of material properties is one of the reasons why the T Iron was decoupled from PXG’s flagship series and added to the elite player category. With the effects of these technologies, PXG has tailored a better club for the needs of better players with the introduction of S COR polymer core. S COR is a stability core material that helps reduce the amount of face movement, or flex, that occurs during impact. This notably increases the spin rate and lowers the initial launch angle, which is the desired performance for elite players because it increases their ability to control the trajectory of the ball flight, making it easier to hit their desired trajectory windows. The increased spin performance also enhances the player’s ability to work the ball left or right, hitting controlled draws and fades like never before.    

A new internal tungsten weight (15 grams) is located in the toe area. As tungsten is more than twice the density of steel, the weight enables PXG to precisely locate mass to enhance the moment-of-inertia (MOI) of the clubhead. The amount and the location of the weight also optimize the center-of-gravity (CG), so it stays in line with the center of the grooves. This ensures that when golfers hit it in the middle of the face, they hit it right on the sweet spot.

Precision milled grooves, manufactured to the tightest tolerance possible and the USGA limits, are optimized to get the maximum amount of performance out of both fairway and rough in wet or dry conditions.

PXG 0317 T Irons also incorporate PXG’s Precision Weighting Technology to fine-tune performance further. The large tungsten weight on the back of the clubhead is used to optimize the swing weight/head weight target. This adjustable weight is located on the CG so that changes in the head mass can be easily achieved without shifting the CG and effecting club performance. Optimization can be experienced during an in-person golf club fitting and is dialed in as part of the custom build process.

“For a person with solid ball striking, you can do pretty much anything you want with these clubs – you’re in charge. You control the spin, the flight, and the shape of how your ball is moving,” shared PXG LPGA Tour Professional Ellinor Sudow. “I love this blade club for my shorter irons (pw-7), which are my scoring clubs, where I want to get as close to the hole as can be.”

“These irons are more forgiving and versatile than ever,” PXG Korn Ferry Tour Pro Mason Andersen added.

Named after the 0317 U.S. Marine Corps Scout Sniper occupational code, these irons support advanced shot shaping to any target. To learn more about PXG 0317 T Irons or to schedule a custom golf club fitting, visit http://www.PXG.com.

ABOUT PARSONS XTREME GOLF
Founded by entrepreneur and self-proclaimed golf nut Bob Parsons, PXG embodies his belief that every new product – from golf clubs to sport fashion apparel – should be markedly better. Every innovation should noticeably improve your performance. And every moment of impact should elevate your enjoyment.

Today, PXG offers a complete lineup of right- and left-handed golf clubs, including drivers, fairway woods, hybrids, irons, wedges, and putters, as well as high-performance, sport fashion apparel, and accessories.

PXG’s professional staff includes Joel Dahmen, Zach Johnson, Mason Andersen, Paul Barjon, Eric Cole, Kevin Dougherty, Nicolas Echavarria, Clay Feagler, Patrick Fishburn, Michael Gligic, Grant Hirschman, Bo Hoag, Michael Johnson, Jake Knapp, KK Limbhaust, David Lipsky, Luke List, Justin Lower, Ryan McCormick, Henrik Norlander, Augusto Nunez, Garrett Reband, Seth Reeves, Shad Tuten, Dylan Wu, Celine Boutier, Austin Ernst, Mina Harigae, Yu-Sang Hou, Megan Khang, Christina Kim, Gina Kim, Katherine Kirk, Brittany Lang, Gerina Mendoza, Jennifer Song, Linnea Strom, and Ellinor Sudow.

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Trusted Objects announces tops plug&go second generation with enhanced performances for secure programming at factory

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The electronics manufacturing industry is evolving fast, with new standards and new security requirements that may create challenges for OEMs at manufacturing level.

For instance, the Matter standard, which is now adopted for smart home applications, enforces strong security requirements at device and factory levels, requiring manufacturers to operate a PKI infrastructure, to generate and inject a unique digital certificate at manufacturing stage. Also, new standards emerge, such as OPC-UA standard used for Industry 4.0 applications, or OEM preparing to be compliant with the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) that will shift IoT security liability to the manufacturer.

Trusted Objects is introducing tops plug&go V2, which is able to connect to any certified PKI platform enabling secure generation and secure injection of a unique factory certificate compliant with standards. Factory certificate provisioning is the corner stone of security requirement defined in most standards.

Another standard-independent and generic security challenge in production, is the aggregation and the security of all data to be programed, data coming from multiple locations: ERP, firmware server, etc… tops plug&go V2 allows the aggregation of all these data in one secure tool directly connected with the programming engine or test bench. tops plug&go V2 is able to integrate data coming from various platforms through secure connections, to accept different input files and to encrypt all data before programming.

tops plug&go V2 is already deployed by Trusted Objects partners for large- and small-scale projects for customers in the home automation and other areas.

Jean-Pierre Delesse, COO and cofounder of Trusted Objects, declares: “With tops plug&go V2 we provide an always better answer to the needs of OEMs and manufacturers alike. They are now able to benefit from the efficiency and security of our solution in connection with any PKI from the market.”

In addition, for OEM using manual or semi-manual programing systems from silicon vendors, tops plug&go V2 is also supplied with a new production software, tops client, allowing to automate and secure these in-house manual programming systems.

About Trusted Objects

Trusted Objects is a leading independent player in cybersecurity technologies for embedded systems and cloud device management platforms. Trusted Objects provides innovative solutions including secure software and secure operations to dramatically enhance the whole security chain, from edge device to cloud. Thanks to its longstanding expertise, Trusted Objects designs products and solutions that change the game, with a focus on ease of integration and user-friendliness, while complying with the latest standards in terms of security.

Trusted Objects to-security products and services for constrained devices are positioned to create trust all along the value chain including edge devices, networks, clouds and manufacturing.

More information at https://www.trusted-objects.com

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HervI Roche, Trusted Objects, +33 4 42 39 86 30, [email protected], https://www.trusted-objects.com

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GIAC’s GMLE Certification Translates Theory to Tangible Skills

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Reflecting on the importance of the new certification, David Hoelzer, SANS Fellow and AI Expert, said, “This new course and certification combo is a game-changer. It meets the industry’s increasing demand for mastering AI and machine learning in the realm of security. It’s not just about learning; it’s about proving you can apply these advanced techniques in real-world scenarios, and that’s what makes this credential indispensable.”

The GMLE Certification represents the next evolution in cyber security training, uniquely blending theory with practical application. This advanced training introduces candidates to the intricacies of deep learning neural networks, which are at the heart of AI innovation. Moreover, it equips them with the capability to utilize machine learning in addressing intricate cybersecurity challenges, transforming them into invaluable assets in an organization’s defense strategy. This approach effectively bridges the gap between theoretical AI possibilities and real-world security solutions.

The GMLE Certification isn’t just another credential—it’s an essential qualification tailored for a diverse group of professionals striving to remain at the forefront of cyber defense. Data scientists, forensic analysts, infosec professionals keen on diving deep into machine learning, security analysts, and security engineers all stand to benefit immensely from this certification.

The application of AI is reshaping industries, making specialized training a necessity rather than a luxury. Those interested in remaining at the forefront of this evolution can Explore GMLE or take the leap to get GMLE certified today.

About SANS Institute
The SANS Institute was established in 1989 as a cooperative research and education organization. Today, SANS is the most trusted and, by far, the largest provider of cybersecurity training and certification to professionals in government and commercial institutions worldwide. Renowned SANS instructors teach more than 60 courses at in-person and virtual cybersecurity events and on demand. GIAC, an affiliate of the SANS Institute, validates practitioner skills through more than 35 hands-on technical certifications in cybersecurity. The SANS Technology Institute, a regionally accredited independent subsidiary, offers master’s and bachelor’s degrees, graduate certificates, and an undergraduate certificate in cybersecurity. SANS Security Awareness, a division of SANS, provides organizations with a complete and comprehensive security awareness solution, enabling them to manage their “human” cybersecurity risk easily and effectively. SANS also delivers a wide variety of free resources to the InfoSec community, including consensus projects, research reports, webcasts, podcasts, and newsletters; it also operates the Internet’s early warning system–the Internet Storm Center. At the heart of SANS are the many security practitioners representing varied global organizations, from corporations to universities, working together to support and educate the global information security community.

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Jenn Elston, SANS Institute, 301-654-7267, [email protected], SANS.org

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Meridian Adhesives Group Appoints Chris O’Neil VP of Information Technology

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Prior to joining Meridian, O’Neil served as the Chief Strategy Officer and Executive Consultant for Scaled Vision, LLC overseeing the Technology and Operations practice.

“I have been fortunate to have previously worked with Chris,” said Wayne Byrne, CFO of Meridian Adhesives Group. “His technical expertise coupled with his business acumen will be instrumental as we continue to execute on our growth strategy.”

Throughout his career, O’Neil has served as Vice President, Information Technology for Emerald Performance Materials, where he was responsible for Emerald’s global information technology development and support across all its business groups. In addition, Chris has also served as Managing Partner of Emerald Consulting Group and spent over 24 years with FedEx Corporation in various IT management and executive leadership roles including CIO of FedEx Custom Critical and Managing Director of IT for FedEx Corporate Services.

“I am very excited to join Meridian Adhesives Group and begin collaborating with the team,” said O’Neil. “I look forward to helping the company continue to strengthen their Information Technology foundation and position it for continued growth and value creation.”

O’Neil holds an MBA from Kent State University, and a BS in Computer Science from the University of Akron.

About Meridian Adhesives Group
Meridian Adhesives Group is a leading manufacturer of high-value adhesive technologies. With a broad portfolio of dynamic solutions, Meridian serves the electronics, infrastructure, and industrial (flooring, packaging, and product assembly) markets. The group’s operations are located in the Americas, EMEA, and Asia, with a multitude of sales and service offices worldwide that are positioned to serve Meridian’s global customer base. For more information, visit https://meridianadhesives.com.

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Deanna Disbro, Meridian Adhesives Group, 706.260.0718, [email protected], https://meridianadhesives.com

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McLeod Software Annual User Conference Draws Crowd in Phoenix

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Featuring re-engineered workflows, an interactive dashboard, and streamlined user experience, PowerBroker//web contains all of the necessary tools for creating and updating orders and managing movements – all in one user-friendly web page. Users can find coverage for a load, send offers to carriers, post to load boards and perform all of the common tasks brokers need to conduct their daily work.

The Next Generation of McLeod’s App for Drivers
The new Version 23.1 for LoadMaster includes Driver Sidekick, McLeod Software’s next generation driver app. The new design displays as much information as possible on the home-screen dashboard, reducing the number of touches or taps for drivers to navigate to commonly used features. Upon login, drivers can view current assignment details, recent settlement amounts, and quickly access document scanning, messaging, mileage, and their home time requests.

Operational Planning Made Simple
Today McLeod Software is announcing a new feature included with our base LoadMaster product, LoadMaster LoadMatch. This new tool helps planners find the best load for every driver based on instant analysis of the fleet, and every driver’s current position, status, and available hours of service at the time they are creating the assignment.

By reviewing company preferences and driver-specific requirements, it provides users with the ranked top 5 eligible loads for each driver. It examines all critical parameters in the system, such as hours of service, empty distance to the next load, any lane preferences, and minimum revenue per order goals.

This new tool has the potential to help new planners hit the ground running and can help seasoned planners make the best decisions faster than ever. It also helps identify drivers with special requirements, including specific lane preferences, and their empty distance to the next load.

The Future of Rate Prediction
Today McLeod Software is announcing a new built-in feature of our lane and rate analysis tool, MPact PRO. MPact PRO Predictor gives McLeod’s customers the power to forecast freight rates up to 14 days in advance. Backed by historical data from McLeod’s Market Insight, MPact PRO Predictor factors in line haul rate, carrier type, trailer type, and commodity type to offer predictions based on real data. Predictor’s forecast confidence level can also be adjusted to match the business’s risk preferences.

New McLeod MPact API
Today McLeod Software is announcing the MPact API, which gives McLeod customers, who have signed up to be anonymous rate contributors for our Market Insight data set, the option to programmatically access the market lane intelligence and analytics housed in our MPact lane and rate analysis product via an API. MPact data can be imported into internal reporting, dashboards, and homegrown applications by customers for their own market comparison purposes.

Cloud-Based Business Intelligence and Analysis
Today McLeod Software is announcing Cloud IQ Version 2024. McLeod IQ is our advanced business intelligence, analysis, and reporting solution for LoadMaster and PowerBroker. It now offers customers more than 20 updated data reporting templates. These reporting and analysis templates include subjects such as fuel analysis, lane analysis, customer scorecard, driver scorecard, revenue reporting, and much more.

Expanding Business Process Automation
McLeod Software continues to expand our complete, out-of-the-box business process automation solutions, this time with two new Logix Solutions for Cargo Insurance and Shipper Portal Automation.

McLeod Software’s Logix Solution for Cargo Insurance streamlines the entire process of buying supplemental cargo insurance, as well as comparing the costs of quotes – in four clicks or less without ever exiting the McLeod system to go to an insurance web portal. One click automatically submits the order details to the insurance partners a customer has set up.
Then the system presents the tailored premium and deductible, complete with terms and conditions. With a one-click purchase, the insurance certificate is automatically generated and saved in the system.

McLeod Software’s Logix Solutions Shipper Portal Automation allows customers to save time and receive payments faster by eliminating the manual process of uploading required trip documents to a wide range of shipper TMS solutions. Shipper Portal Automation connects a customer’s to the shipper’s web portal and uploads the required documents.

Subscription-Based Pricing
Starting this month, McLeod is now offering all new customers the option of subscription-based pricing for all of our core products. In lieu of the upfront capital cost or financed cost for the McLeod software license for our products, customers may elect to go with subscription-based pricing which includes the license to use our systems along with our cloud hosting services for the customer’s system and our Subscription Support Services. This option provides new McLeod customers with more choices for acquiring, deploying, and using our solutions.

Cloud Services Premium
Now over 1/3 of all McLeod customers have chosen to have us host their systems with our cloud systems offering. This week, we are announcing an optional enhanced version of that hosted service which provides an even broader range of services and capabilities for customers including Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) and Advanced Database Failover.

McLeod Software has grown to over 650 employees and over 1,200 active customers since last year. 100% of the company’s growth over the last decade has been organic.

In 2023 McLeod Software was the first-place winner in our category for the Birmingham Business Journal’s annual Best Places to Work Survey. We competed with every company similar in size in the greater Birmingham area to win this prestigious award. We are very proud of what it represents in terms of our employees, our culture, and our leadership position as Birmingham’s largest software company (also as determined by the Birmingham Business Journal in August 2023).

About McLeod Software
McLeod Software is transforming the trucking and transportation industry with the leading software for trucking dispatch operations management and freight brokerage management. Our customers use business process automation and insight from business intelligence to improve their customer service and operating ratios, attract and retain the best drivers, and automate their crucial business processes. Visit us at http://www.McLeodSoftware.com.

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Kristan Hill, McLeod Software, 205-406-1044, Kristan.[email protected], www.McLeodSoftware.com

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Intelligent.com Survey Finds 50 Percent of Educators Are Requiring Handwritten Essays to Deter ChatGPT Use

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Despite the majority of educators expressing a desire to deter students from using ChatGPT for written assignments, many believe the AI tool is a mixed blessing. Sixty-three percent of respondents say ChatGPT ‘somewhat’ or ‘greatly helps’ students’ ability to learn, 24 percent say it ‘somewhat’ or ‘greatly hurts’ students’ ability to learn, and 13 percent say it ‘does not affect’ students’ ability to learn.

“It’s important to remember that ChatGPT will evolve and is only one of many large language models that can generate text or find resources,” says Professor and Higher Education Advisor Diane Gayeski. “Since AI tools will certainly be used in most professional contexts, it makes sense for teachers and professors to introduce their use as well as their limitations, just as they have with other ‘automated’ aids like spreadsheets.”

Regarding ChatGPT policies in schools, 66 percent of respondents say their schools have policies in place concerning student use of ChatGPT, 29 percent say their school does not, and 5 percent are unsure. Additionally, 63 percent of educators say they have used AI detection tools to reveal whether students are using ChatGPT for their assignments. Among this group, 94 percent say the tools were ‘somewhat’ or ‘very effective,’ while 6 percent say they were ‘not very effective.’

This survey was commissioned by Intelligent.com and conducted online by the survey platform Pollfish starting September 6, 2023. Two hundred and twenty-eight respondents completed the full survey. To view the complete report, please visit: https://www.intelligent.com/half-of-educators-requiring-handwritten-essays-to-combat-chatgpt/.

ABOUT INTELLIGENT.COM
Intelligent.com provides unbiased research to help students make informed decisions about higher education programs. The website offers curated guides that include the best degree programs as well as information about financial aid, internships, and even study strategies. With comprehensive, user-friendly guides and hundreds of program rankings, Intelligent.com is a trusted source among students and prospective students. To learn more, please visit https://www.intelligent.com/.

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Heidi Thiel, Intelligent.com, (800) 203-5102, [email protected], https://www.intelligent.com/

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Vaughn College Selected as Top Regional College by U.S. News

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Vaughn Moves up in Top College and Social Mobility 2024 Regional North Rankings

FLUSHING, N.Y., Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Vaughn College has been ranked among the top 20 best colleges in the regional North by U.S. News & World Report. The 2023 survey results released September 18 also recognized Vaughn at #4 as a top institution for “Social Mobility,” moving up 15 spots since last year. The rankings serve as a guide for prospective students and their families, evaluating 1,500 colleges and universities on a variety of measures of academic quality.

“These rankings continue to support our faculty’s hard work and their commitment to ensure our students receive opportunities to succeed in their academic studies and in their futures,” said Vaughn College President Dr. Sharon B. DeVivo. “The top rankings in both of these categories are evidence that we are supporting our vision ‘To change the world, one student at a time, with a transformational education that provides a lifetime of learning.'”

The top mobility ranking reinforces the findings of a study by The Equality of Opportunity Project, reported in The New York Times, recognizing Vaughn as the number one institution in the country in economic mobility—the best at moving students from the bottom in income levels to the top.

U.S. News & World Report began its annual rankings of American colleges and universities in 1983. To calculate the rankings, U.S. News focuses on academic quality and places emphasis on outcome measures– including graduation rates, retention rates, graduate indebtedness and social mobility. Outcomes are the mostly highly weighted ranking factor, contributing 40% to each school’s overall score. See the entire U.S. News & World Report ranking online here.

VAUGHN COLLEGE: Founded in 1932, Vaughn College is a private, nonprofit four-year college that enrolls more than 1,200 students in master’s, bachelor’s and associate degree programs in engineering, technology, management and aviation on its main campus in New York City and online. The student-faculty ratio of 13 to 1 ensures a highly personalized learning environment. Ninety-two percent of Vaughn College graduates, 76 percent in their field of study, are employed in professional positions or choose to continue their education within one year of graduation. The institution serves many first-generation college students and is recognized by the US Department of Education as a Hispanic-Serving Institution. In a study conducted by The Equality of Opportunity Project, and reported in The New York Times, Vaughn was ranked number one in upward mobility nationwide. For more information on Vaughn College, please visit‥http://www.vaughn.edu.

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Elena Garcia, Vaughn College, 7184296600, [email protected], http://www.vaughn.edu. 

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NHL Head Coach Derek Lalonde helps 41st Annual Drive for Life Foundation Gala Raise Over $800,000 for Charity

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This year’s benefiting organizations included of the American Cancer Society, Make-a-Wish Foundation, the First Day Shoe Fund, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Michigan, Gull Lake Community Schools, Family Camps, the American Heart Association, Sherman Lake YMCA, K C Ready 4S, Southwest Michigan Miracle League, Wings of Mercy, Cheff Therapeutic Riding Center, Walk Tall Foundation for Kids, and Family & Children Services.

Joe St. Germain won the big raffle drawing of the night, with the option of taking home the brand new Honda Accord, courtesy of Platinum Sponsor West Michigan Honda Dealers, or a $30,000 cash prize. Other winners walked away with private helicopter tours, exclusive VIP tickets to the Kentucky Derby, a hot air balloon ride, Little Caesars arena suite access for 16, a private jet ride and suite access at Lambeau stadium, a 116-foot luxury yacht trip for six people for six days and five nights, and much more.

“I’ve been effected by cancer with my family, my immediate family,” Lalonde said. “Anytime I can help out I can, I’m really looking forward to being the guest speaker tonight.”

About the Drive for Life Foundation Gala For four decades, the Drive for Life Gala has attracted the support of business leaders, sponsors and volunteers; bringing the Kalamazoo community together for an extraordinary night of charity.

The Drive for Life Gala debuted in 1982 with a starting ticket price of just $1, raising less than $20,000 for the American Cancer Society. Today, the annual Drive for Life Gala –presented by Zeigler Auto Group, Greenleaf Trust and Huntington Bank– benefits the American Cancer Society and other local charities with over $5.5 million given over the last 40 years.

zeigler.com [About Zeigler Auto Group
__title__ ]Zeigler Automotive Group is one of the largest privately-owned dealer groups in the U.S. with 84 franchises across 42 locations in Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan. Vehicle brands represented include all of the domestic and the majority of the imported manufacturers.

Besides its extensive automotive portfolio, the organization owns and operates Zeigler Motorsports, an 85,000-square-foot motorsports dealership and action park, offering 19 different powersports brands, plus its own onsite restaurant: Trak Houz Bar & Grill. Additionally, Zeigler Motorsports houses the Elevate Leadership & Team Building Academy, an executive training company.

The Kalamazoo-based dealer group also owns and operates Zeigler Pre-Owned of Chicago, three Byrider franchises, three finance companies, several insurance firms, and a leasing firm.

Founded in 1975, the organization employs over 2,400 people, ranking among the top 1% of automotive dealers in the nation with estimated annual sales of $2.2 billion for 2022.

The family-owned and operated company is well known for its commitment to both customer service and employee satisfaction. Zeigler is regularly recognized as one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in the Nation, also earning similar accolades in Wisconsin, Chicago, and Michigan. Besides these prestigious accolades, Zeigler is also one of Glassdoor’s 100 Best Places to Work in the U.S. for 2023, and among Glassdoor’s top 10 U.S. companies for work-life balance.

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Francis Mariela, Drive for Life Foundation, 2392736976, [email protected], driveforlifefoundation.org

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Smith Names Thuy Tran Chief Risk Officer

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Thuy joined Smith in 2000 as Associate General Counsel and was named to her most recent position of General Counsel in 2008. She earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Houston and received her JD from South Texas College of Law.

“For more than two decades, Thuy has helped us meet every challenge or difficulty Smith has encountered, and her diligent focus on finding a solution has allowed us to maintain Smith’s safety, security, and goal of delivering the best service to our customers,” said Matt Hartzell, Chief Administrative Officer at Smith. “I look forward to her ongoing support and success as she takes on this new opportunity.”

Since 2020, Smith has quadrupled the number of attorneys on staff, adding local counselors at the company’s hubs in Hong Kong and Amsterdam to expedite its expert support to customers and suppliers in those regions. Thuy’s vast breadth of knowledge and longstanding relationships inside and outside of Smith have been integral to the development of her expanding team.

“Thuy has been a trusted advisor and mentor to many of Smith’s team members over the years, and her guidance has helped us to maintain our high standards for ethics and compliance,” said Bob Ackerley, Smith’s Co-Founder and Director. “Her keen eye for detail and commitment to responsible and ethical business practices will inform her leadership and counsel to the Legal department and Smith as a whole.”

About Smith

Founded in 1984, Smith sources, manages, and distributes the electronic components that go into everything from mobile phones and computers to appliances and automobiles. In 20 cities around the world, Smith’s legion of employees communicates in 50 languages and dialects and buys and sells components 24 hours per day, generating global annual sales in excess of $4.7 billion in 2022. Smith is always moving: helping manufacturers navigate market shifts; customizing supply chain solutions; testing components using cutting-edge technology. The support of Smith’s flexible Intelligent Distribution™ model optimizes customers’ supply chains from beginning to end, including offering customized options for IT asset disposition that deliver maximum ROI, sustainability, and security. Smith’s testing and logistics hubs in Houston, Hong Kong, Amsterdam, and Singapore cover critical areas like quality management, counterfeit prevention, and environmental safety. Smith’s operations, purchasing, and sales worldwide are seamlessly integrated with the company’s global IT infrastructure, offering real-time, global inventory and logistics visibility. Smith is the leading independent distributor of electronic components and ranks number six among all global distributors. For more information, please visit http://www.smithweb.com or reach out to a Smith representative any time of day at +1 713.430.3000.

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Rich Witmer, Smith, +1 7134302141, [email protected], www.smithweb.com

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FilmTrack CEO Jason Kassin Receives the Prestigious OTT.X Hero Award

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Jason Kassin, CEO and co-founder of FilmTrack, has been honored with the distinguished OTT.X Hero Award.This accolade recognizes outstanding individuals in the entertainment industry who have made significant contributions both professionally and in their communities. In addition to his leadership at FilmTrack, Kassin has been an instrumental figure in the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation. Along with his wife, Sasha, as Board Members for the Greater Los Angeles Chapter, they have raised over $200,000 towards finding a cure for Crohn’s disease.

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Jason Kassin, CEO and co-founder of FilmTrack, has been honored with the distinguished OTT.X Hero Award. The award was presented to Kassin during the cocktail reception at the OTT.X Summit on August 30. This accolade recognizes outstanding individuals in the entertainment industry who have made significant contributions both professionally and in their communities.

As the chief executive of FilmTrack, Kassin revolutionized the global IP community with his innovative rights and content management solutions. Under his guidance, FilmTrack emerged as the leading authority in international film distribution contracts.

“I’m truly humbled to be recognized by the OTT.X community, and this award goes out to everyone who has been part of the FilmTrack journey. It’s an affirmation of our collective commitment to innovation and positive impact,” said Kassin.

Michael McGuire, COO of FilmTrack, said of the nomination, “Jason’s tireless dedication to the entertainment industry, his innovative leadership in FilmTrack, and his extraordinary commitment to the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation makes him a true hero. His contributions inspire us all.”

In addition to his leadership at FilmTrack, Kassin has been an instrumental figure in the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation. Along with his wife, Sasha, as Board Members for the Greater Los Angeles Chapter, they have raised over $200,000 towards finding a cure for Crohn’s disease.

Interested parties can learn more about FilmTrack at filmtrack.com, or by meeting with the executives at IBC 2023 or TIFF 2023.

About FilmTrack

FilmTrack is a leading authority in rights and content management solutions in the international film distribution sector. Born out of a need to create a better way of managing international film distribution contracts, it quickly emerged as the leading figure in this niche. Under the innovative leadership of Jason Kassin, FilmTrack provides a holistic ecosystem for everything from content creation to rights management and monetization. FilmTrack continues to shape the industry, driving it to new heights and positioning itself as a pivotal player in the global IP community.

About OTT.X

OTT.X is the not-for-profit trade association that has been supporting the home entertainment industry for over 30 years. Our members form a global community of organizations throughout the OTT streaming industry and include content, service and technology providers, channels, platforms and retailers. Through our live and on-line industry marketplaces, cross-industry business initiatives, leadership development seminars, industry conferences and community gatherings we facilitate a vibrant ecosystem of organizations continually advancing the consumer experience and business of delivering audio-visual entertainment through OTT technologies.

For more information, please contact Mason Frenzel, mason.frenzel@filmtrack.com

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Mason Frenzel, FilmTrack, 1 8779929466, [email protected], www.filmtrack.com

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